The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 311 The Beginning of a Full-Scale Counterattack (Part 2)
Zhou Yaqin stared intently at Ling Rui, her fingertip lightly tapping the table.

"President Ling, you are the collaborator personally selected by Little Hammer. So, may I, on his behalf, confirm a few things with you?"

The words "little hammer" acted like an invisible spell, instantly making Ling Rui abandon all his casualness. He leaned forward slightly, his expression solemn: "Please ask, I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"First," Zhou Yaqin held up a slender finger, the light swirling around its tip, "13 billion US dollars, lying dormant in your bank's account. What kind of spread discount can your bank offer for this money?"

"20 points!" Ling Rui answered without hesitation, decisively, "And all handling fees are waived!"

“Very good.” Zhou Yaqin nodded slightly, seemingly unsurprised by the number. She raised her second finger: “Secondly, if we were to ask President Ling, as the plenipotentiary representative of ‘Relaxed and Slow Travel,’ to personally go to Jinghai to oversee all matters… could you secure the greatest possible benefit for Little Hammer?”

Ling Rui raised an eyebrow: "Why is the main character not leisurely strolling, but Mr. Zhao?"

“Because Relaxing is just a small massage parlor,” Zhou Yaqin laughed sarcastically, “nobody will take it seriously, but if you dare to offend Little Hammer…”

Before she could finish speaking, Ling Rui immediately stretched out his hands, almost rushing to express his support, his tone extremely sincere: "President Zhou, please rest assured, Mr. Little Hammer! I understand the weight of this matter and will do my utmost to live up to your expectations!"

“Very good.” Zhou Yaqin finally showed a satisfied smile, a smile that melted away like ice, instantly brightening her face. “Then, please stop the acquisition of Jin Dayang immediately. There is a flight to Jinghai in two hours, but as for the ticket… we won’t be providing it.”

"Then... about the subsequent financial services..." Ling Rui asked tentatively, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

"Pay now!" Zhou Yaqin's answer was decisive and swift, leaving no room for negotiation. "An industrial park with a complete industrial chain involves tens of thousands of employees and their families. Given Xiao Chui's personality, he would never allow any uncontrollable risks to exist in this."

She paused, then picked up the thermos on the table: "Of course, to people like us, that might not even be considered a 'risk'."

Upon hearing this, Ling Rui's eyes flashed with an undisguised disappointment, and he sighed softly.

He caught the mountain of gold thrown to him by "easy and slow travel", but it wasn't perfect, and he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

"Then let's call it a day, get ready and we'll be off. Mr. Zhou, please feel free to contact us if there are any changes at your store."

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“I understand.” He quickly composed himself, stood up, and said, “Let’s wrap things up now and get ready to leave immediately. Mr. Zhou, please contact me anytime if there are any changes at your store.”

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After seeing off the bank team and letting the employees go home, the noise subsided, and the huge store suddenly became quiet.

Zhou Yaqin sat alone in the lounge area of ​​the lobby.

In the dimly lit space, only the retro table lamp in the tea area beside her emitted a warm yellow glow, and the coffee machine next to her occasionally made a soft hiss, spewing out wisps of white steam, which also enveloped her calm figure in tranquility.

Open your phone, and on the music chart, the official account of Relaxing and Slow Travel is still there, and the trending topics are still firmly stuck at the top.

In the comments section, cyberbullying persists, and amidst the endless stream of insults, many rational analyses and apologies have also emerged.

Zhou Yaqin breathed a sigh of relief.

Although I've been out of the system for a long time, my political instincts are still there.

The fact that the official account for Relax and Slow Travel hasn't been blocked and the trending topics haven't been suppressed means there's only one possibility—the winds are blowing in favor of Relax and Slow Travel.

Although there is a definite guess about Chen Guifen's identity, the former major shareholder obviously does not have such ability, so who else could it be but Little Hammer?

Although I had long guessed that with that child's abilities, he would be able to achieve this sooner or later, isn't this a bit too early?

Moreover, the current wind direction is something his extraordinary massage skills couldn't achieve.

Since the reform and opening up, capital has always dictated the general trend, while the government has always compromised.

But that nineteen-year-old boy turned the situation around!

So, what exactly did he do?
Sitting on the sofa, Zhou Yaqin analyzed and guessed for a long time, but to no avail, and finally had to give up helplessly.

The old lady watched the rising mist with her bright eyes, and gradually, a hopeful smile appeared on her lips.

With official guidance and ample cash flow, the current "easy and slow" approach is just a facade. So what if it's a billion-dollar ugly donkey? So what if it's distant capital?
With its official opening scheduled for tomorrow, Easy Slow Travel's 'full-scale counterattack' against both parties is about to begin.

Thinking of this, she adjusted the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature. In the rising steam, Zhou Yaqin lay wearily on the sofa and slowly closed her eyes.

Before going to sleep, Zhou Yaqin gave a bitter smile to herself:
In today's society, if ordinary people want to break through, do they only have to wait for a "cheater" to appear?
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At the same time, deep in the South American rainforest, the heat and humidity were like a steam room.

The massive buttress roots and entwined vines formed a dark arena.

The giant crocodile's gaping maw once again slashed towards Zhao Xiaochui's waist and abdomen, accompanied by its signature "death roll" starting move.

Zhao Xiaochui didn't dodge at all. Instead, he lunged into the crocodile's embrace, his arms locking tightly around the giant crocodile's thick, short neck like iron hoops, hanging on the crocodile like a backpack. "Try to flip! Let's see how you flip!"

Zhao Xiaochui was no longer the withered old man he once was. Ever since he straightened the crocodile's cervical spine, he had returned to his middle-aged appearance.

But how could that giant crocodile be weak?
The blockage in its skull had long been cleared by Zhao Xiaochui, and its blood and qi were no longer stagnant. At this moment, its neck was flexible and its ferocity increased. When it swung its arms, it was no longer clumsy, but truly had the power to overturn rivers and seas.

This is the fourth time these two creatures have fought. The reason is that the reptile keeps telling the upright creature to go north, but it insists on swimming south!
The giant crocodile did indeed begin to roll, but carrying a "human-shaped pendant" weighing over 100 pounds, its immense force crushed Zhao Xiaochui along with the surrounding small trees and shrubs as thick as bowls, sending mud and broken wood flying everywhere.

Zhao Xiaochui was thrown around so hard he was dizzy, but he refused to let go, even choking on some muddy water.

During the roll, the giant crocodile, taking advantage of its weight, suddenly pinned Zhao Xiaochui under a patch of mud, which instantly submerged him.

Zhao Xiaochui felt an endless darkness and pressure surging in from all directions.

But his right hand, which was locked under the crocodile, suddenly clenched into a fist and stubbornly emerged from the cracks in the mud, and then... began to pound on the crocodile's flank scales.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

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2020年9月7日，9:00分，晴。

The capital city, Fatou.

The reopening of "Easy Walk" was quiet and without any announcement or text message notification to members.

The news spread thanks to Lao Zhou from the morning exercise support group. He happened to pass by the shop during his morning exercise, noticed it was open, and casually sent a message to several group chats. In no time, the news spread like wildfire.

However, the members who rushed over upon hearing the news found that there were barriers at every turn.

First, the reservation system is not open; you must visit in person to experience the service. Second, non-members are not allowed to enter.

Even members who are lucky enough to get in can only enjoy the basic services on the first floor – full-body meridian relaxation.

Regarding the highly effective treatment for chronic diseases, the response was: "The certified technician is not available and cannot provide services at the moment."

Some parents with children noticed that Ji Wenfeng, the chief technician on the first floor, was clearly on duty and was even giving an eye treatment to a child.

When questioned, the security guards at the entrance, dressed in crisp uniforms, explained in a firm tone: "Those are family members of internal employees. Technician Ji does not provide services to the public today."

Such an inhumane rule has left countless members who were full of expectations disappointed.

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Su Wan, a senior executive at a foreign company who was used to working for clients, sat in her luxurious office, her face grim as she looked at the messages in the WeChat group.

As the head of the China region for a Fortune 500 company, how long has it been since she was treated this way?

At this moment, she didn't want to dwell on these things. All she knew was that Easy Slow Travel, which could develop her son Gu Chengze's intellectual potential, was no longer able to host her son because of certain people!
If I don't show my power, do you think I'm some kind of Hello Kitty?

"Assistant, eliminate all bidding opportunities that have connections with Yuanfang Capital!"

"Why? Because I don't like it!"

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In another equally luxurious office.

Qian Mankun was irritably rubbing his stubble-like short hair. He felt that his hair growth had slowed down considerably after a week without a "relaxing and slow" head treatment.

He picked up the phone and dialed his assistant directly.

"Assistant, do I own many properties?"

"Oh? So many? Then let's notify the property management companies and shut down all the Ugly Donkey delivery lockers!"

"What do I care about employee lunches!" Qian Mankun's temper flared instantly. "Is 'Ugly Donkey' the only food delivery platform in the world? Without them, everyone would starve to death, wouldn't they?!"

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At the same time, in the Colombian jungle.

After three more fights, Zhao Xiaochui finally sat on the obedient crocodile's head, his face bruised and swollen.

He endured hunger, a hopeful smile on his face, and pointed proudly into the distance:
"Destination: North, let's go!"

(End of this chapter)