Chapter 255: Zhang San The Outlaw And An Act Of Bravery Special Mission!
All along.
Bai Yulan had always given Jiang Tao the impression of an elegant and strong woman.
She managed Ping County’s most upscale establishment, the White Magnolia Hotel.
Leaders from various departments in the county also showed her considerable respect.
She truly lived up to the title of a strong woman.
However, her room exuded a fresh and girlish charm.
Pink curtains with lace trim, a vibrantly colored and cute bedside lamp, and a doll with a blank expression.
There was also a large heart-shaped princess bed and a light purple canopy.
The moment one entered her room, it was as if stepping into the boudoir of a princess in a fairy tale.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Bai Yulan noticed Jiang Tao’s gaze as he surveyed her room and felt a slight embarrassment.
Although this wasn’t the first time Jiang Tao had been in her room.
Yet, the feeling of being seen, especially by a man, as her true self.
Still made Bai Yulan feel a touch of shame.
“Ahem, Jiang Tao, thank you for your trouble again today.”
Bai Yulan stood up, smiled, and greeted Jiang Tao, her tone carrying a hint of awkwardness.
“No trouble at all, Sister Bai. Let’s begin. Lie down, make yourself as comfortable as possible.”
Jiang Tao returned her smile. He didn’t waste words with Bai Yulan and got straight to the point.
“Ahem, okay.”
With a man and a woman alone in a room, hearing Jiang Tao’s suggestive words, a blush crept onto Bai Yulan’s delicate face.
Afterward, she turned and walked to the bedside, lying down with her head towards Jiang Tao, and gently closed her eyes, awaiting his massage.
Jiang Tao walked to the bedside and saw that the pillow Bai Yulan was using was the 【 Insomnia Terminator 】 he had brought today.
It seemed she was eager to experience its effects.
“Sister Bai, I’m starting now.”
Jiang Tao said, as he took two tissues from the tissue box on the bedside table and wiped his hands.
Then, he picked up a bottle of body lotion and opened it, pouring some onto his hands.
“Mmm…”
Bai Yulan’s eyelids fluttered, but she didn’t open her eyes or her mouth, only letting out a hum through her nose.
After applying body lotion to his hands, Jiang Tao reached for Bai Yulan’s shoulder blade, which was so fair it seemed to glow and had an exquisite dimple.
The moment their skin touched, Bai Yulan’s body trembled slightly.
She felt a tingly, electric current flow from her shoulder blade throughout her entire body.
From the very first contact, even before the massage began, she felt a strange sense of comfort.
Feeling the smoothness of Bai Yulan’s skin, Jiang Tao couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered.
After all, he was a normal man in the prime of his life.
A woman of excellent figure, appearance, and temperament lay before him.
To be unaffected would mean he was truly like Master Liu Xia, and should probably see a specialist at the urology department.
As the massage continued, Bai Yulan’s tightly closed lips occasionally let out a more heart-stirring soft moan.
Fortunately, Jiang Tao’s self-control was exceptional, allowing him to dispel his wandering thoughts and continue the massage.
One had to admit, the massage techniques of the 【 System-level Tuina Massage Technique 】 were quite something.
The feeling of being completely at ease, as if tens of pounds lighter and floating in the air, was something that could only be understood, not explained, and only experienced by those who had tried it.
After about ten minutes of massage, whether it was the effect of Jiang Tao’s system-level massage technique or the contribution of the 【 Insomnia Terminator 】 pillow.
Bai Yulan’s breathing gradually evened out, and she had already fallen asleep.
“There we go, this time even sleep mode was saved.”
“Could the effect of this Insomnia Terminator be the same as sleep mode?”
Seeing Bai Yulan’s state, Jiang Tao mused to himself.
He felt that his speculation was quite plausible.
“Hoo…”
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Tao withdrew his hands from Bai Yulan, ending today’s massage.
He quietly got up from the bedside and stood there for a moment, observing Bai Yulan’s condition.
Looking at the serene expression on her face, she seemed to be sleeping soundly.
“Sweet dreams, Sister Bai.”
Jiang Tao whispered softly, then turned, walked to the door, opened it, and left.
As he stepped out, Jiang Tao saw Wang Ma, the woman who had led him upstairs, waiting about six or seven meters down the hallway.
“Wang Ma, Sister Bai is asleep. You don’t need to disturb her.”
Jiang Tao walked up to Wang Ma and quietly instructed her.
“Understood, Mr. Jiang. I know. Would you like to stay downstairs a while longer?”
Wang Ma was also very polite to Jiang Tao, her tone carrying respect.
“No, it’s getting late. I should head home too.”
Jiang Tao said, walking towards the elevator.
“Yes, Mr. Jiang. The driver is waiting for you downstairs. You can leave whenever you’re ready.”
Wang Ma followed closely behind Jiang Tao, and they both took the elevator down.
Ding~
The elevator doors opened, and as Jiang Tao stepped out, his gaze swept over a person standing at the villa’s entrance.
This person was dressed in a black suit, with his hands clasped in front of him, looking neat and respectful.
“Ji Wei, I’m sorry to trouble you again.”
Seeing Ji Wei at the door, Jiang Tao smiled and greeted him, then walked towards him.
Jiang Tao didn’t look down on his old classmate, Ji Wei, just because he was Bai Yulan’s driver.
Although the job of a driver might not sound prestigious.
But after deductions for insurance and other things, Ji Wei’s monthly salary was seven to eight thousand yuan.
This salary might not be much in megacities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen, merely the bottom rung of society.
However, in a small, twenty-eighth-tier county town like Ping County, where the average monthly wage was only around 2,000 yuan, this income placed him squarely in the high-earning bracket.
Moreover, among Jiang Tao’s group of classmates, Ji Wei was considered one of the more successful.
He owned a house and a car in the county town, had a reasonably attractive wife, and a son who was doing well in his studies.
The family of three lived a carefree and happy life in their small town.
If he hadn’t had the immense luck to obtain the “Daily Intelligence System.”
He would still be faring much worse than Ji Wei.
“No trouble at all, no trouble at all. This is my job.”
In the presence of others, Ji Wei was polite and respectful to Jiang Tao.
Only when they were alone did he feel more relaxed.
“Xiao Ji, Mr. Jiang is a distinguished guest of Ms. Bai. You must ensure Mr. Jiang gets home safely.”
Wang Ma, though curious about Jiang Tao and Ji Wei’s relationship, didn’t pry but instructed him as a matter of routine.
To be a nanny at Bai Yulan’s house, one needed to be not only skillful but also observant.
“Okay, Sister Wang. I will definitely get Mr. Jiang home safely.”
Ji Wei agreed with a smile, his gaze towards Wang Ma carrying a hint of eagerness to please.
Wang Ma had arrived earlier than him and had a closer relationship with Bai Yulan, often arranging some work for him on Bai Yulan’s behalf.
Building a good relationship with Wang Ma was quite necessary.
“Then I’m leaving, Wang Ma. Goodbye. Let’s go, Old Ji.”
After bidding farewell to Wang Ma, Jiang Tao called out to Ji Wei, and they headed out together.
Outside, they both got into the Maybach that Ji Wei was driving.
Ji Wei had been to Jiang Tao’s place quite a bit in the past two days and was already familiar with the route, taking less than ten minutes to drive Jiang Tao back to the residential complex.
“Thanks, buddy. It’s late, so I won’t invite you upstairs.”
When the car stopped, Jiang Tao glanced at the Green Water Ghost watch on his wrist. It was already past 10 PM, indeed very late.
Ji Wei smiled and said, “Okay. If there’s a chance, I’ll organize something for our old classmates to get together.”
“Sure, if there’s a chance.”
Jiang Tao was just saying it casually. As for classmates he hadn’t seen for over a decade, it was better to remember them than to meet them.
“I’m off.”
Jiang Tao waved goodbye to Ji Wei, opened the car door, got out, and walked straight towards the entrance of the building.
Inside the car, Ji Wei watched until Jiang Tao’s figure disappeared before starting the car again and driving towards the complex’s main gate.
“Jiang Tao’s relationship with Sister Bai is definitely not simple. This guy is quite a significant figure now, so I need to keep in touch with him more in the future.”
“Perhaps fate arranged for us old classmates to meet to give me a hint?”
While driving, Ji Wei pondered how to maintain a good relationship with Jiang Tao in the future.
Things have changed.
Who would have thought that the poor kid from the countryside in our class is now connected with Sister Bai?
…
Jiang Tao returned home via elevator at 10:30 PM.
After a simple wash, he made a video call to Xu Li, and the couple chatted for over an hour before hanging up.
After the video call ended, Jiang Tao looked at the time displayed on his phone; it was already 11:45 PM.
“In 15 more minutes, the new intelligence will refresh. I’ll wait a bit longer!”
Jiang Tao then began browsing his Moments, focusing on the posts by Zhang Bo and Li Ming.
Time quickly passed to midnight. A new day, and new intelligence, refreshed as scheduled.
【 Today’s Intelligence 01 】:
You had contact with Lin Ranran yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
Lin Ranran’s father, Lin Wei, will be arrested and detained for gambling for the 10th time tonight.
…
“10th arrest and detention! Lin Ranran really has a gambling-addicted father!”
Seeing the first piece of information for the day, Jiang Tao felt speechless and somewhat sympathetic towards Lin Ranran.
Considering she remained devoted to Yuan Mengjie despite the misfortunes he faced, it showed her good character.
This was also one of the reasons Jiang Tao was willing to recruit her.
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Tao sent Lin Ranran an SMS, asking her to warn her father about the anti-gambling operation tonight.
Whether she would see it, believe it, or if her father would believe it, was up to them.
After sending the message to Lin Ranran, Jiang Tao’s mind stirred, and he continued to refresh today’s second piece of intelligence.
【 Today’s Intelligence 02 】:
You had contact with Wang Yuanxiang yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
Wang Yuanxiang’s husband is using the money she earned to support a mistress.
Timely reminders can help Wang Yuanxiang cut her losses and increase her favorability towards you, gaining her friendship.
…
“Wang Yuanxiang? Could it be that Wang Ma from Bai Yulan’s household?”
Jiang Tao was also a bit speechless upon seeing the second piece of intelligence about Wang Ma.
He focused his intent on the name “Wang Yuanxiang.”
Indeed!
The image of the kind-hearted Wang Ma from Bai Yulan’s home immediately appeared in his mind.
“Wang Ma must be over 50 years old, right? Her husband…”
Seeing the second piece of intelligence about Wang Ma, Jiang Tao was somewhat speechless.
He was willing to help Wang Ma, but it was very late, and he didn’t have her contact information.
He could only remind her if he had the chance to see her again in the future.
After finishing the second piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao’s mind moved, and he continued to view the last piece of intelligence for the day.
【 Today’s Intelligence 03 】:
You had contact with Ji Wei yesterday, and obtained related intelligence—
Zhang San, the neighbor of Ji Wei, is a fugitive who has been on the run for many years.
Zhang San will take a taxi to the train station in half an hour to board a train heading south.
Assisting in the arrest of Zhang San will earn you a reward of 500,000 yuan.
【 Note: 】 Zhang San was a Shaolin Temple martial monk in his youth, possesses strong counter-reconnaissance abilities, and has high combat prowess.
Furthermore, he is armed with a controlled blade. Please be extremely careful during the arrest to avoid casualties!
…
“Another wanted criminal? And the reward this time is as high as 500,000!”
Seeing the last piece of information for the day, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up, and his heart rejoiced.
This was 500,000 yuan just walking around!
Even if not for justice, for the money’s sake, Jiang Tao had to call the police to arrest him.
However…
Upon seeing the red-colored note at the end of the intelligence, Jiang Tao began to have some reservations.
The fugitive he had reported last time didn’t have such a note.
This Zhang San was clearly much more dangerous than the previous one.
Swish!
Suddenly, a azure system screen popped up, displaying a new mission prompt.
【 Congratulations, you have triggered the Special Mission 『 Act of Bravery 』! 】
【 Mission Name 】: Act of Bravery.
【 Mission Content 】: Assist the Ping County Public Security Bureau in arresting Zhang San.
【 Mission Reward 】: Additional cash reward of 1 million yuan, Physique +3, Charm Value +3.
Salary Card limit +50,000, Filial Piety Card limit +50,000, Storage Compartment +2!
“Act of Bravery?”
Seeing the mission content and generous rewards on the task panel, Jiang Tao was instantly tempted!
“My current Physique is already 126 points, exceeding the human limit by 26 points.”
“Coupled with my System-level Freestyle Combat.”
“A mere Zhang San should be easy to apprehend, right?”
Estimating his skills and combat power, Jiang Tao unhesitatingly chose to accept the mission!
With the boost from System-level Freestyle Combat and 126 points of Physique, if he couldn’t even catch a mere Zhang San…
He might as well find a piece of tofu and end it all.
“Should I call the police first, and then rush over from home to provide backup?”
“No, what if the police department doesn’t agree to let me join the operation?”
“Then my Act of Bravery mission would be a wash!”
“How about I just capture Zhang San first and then report it, acting first and then reporting?”
“Although this might be considered overstepping my bounds, I’m doing a good deed, so they probably won’t hold me accountable, right?”
After a few minutes of thought, Jiang Tao decided to capture Zhang San first.
