The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 314 The So-Called High-Level Officials (Limited-time free offer starting in two days)

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With its massive body breaking through the murky water, it unleashed a terrifying speed completely disproportionate to its size. The giant black caiman, carrying Zhao Xiaochui, sped toward the core waters of the Darian Pass.

This giant crocodile, whose cervical strain had been cured, displayed its peak abilities.

Its cruising speed in the water easily reached 30 kilometers per hour, and its burst speed during short trips was even more astonishing. This speed allowed Zhao Xiaochui to traverse this green hell that had devoured countless adventurers in an almost fantastical way.

The giant crocodile can precisely avoid deadly underwater logs, whirlpools, and other hazards, choosing only the deepest and safest river channels. Wherever it goes, the water ripples and everything in its path avoids it.

An accident occurred just as they were about to exit the edge of the most dangerous waters at the Daryan Pass.

The trees along the riverbank thinned out, revealing a muddy clearing that had been forcibly cleared. Several figures dressed in dirty camouflage uniforms and carrying old rifles were surrounding several square-shaped packages tightly covered with tarpaulins.

They spotted each other at the same time in this unexpected encounter.

The languidness and vigilance on the faces of those armed men froze instantly, turning into utter astonishment and disbelief.

One man gaped, oblivious to the cigarette falling into the mud; another instinctively reached for his gun strap, but froze in mid-air—their brains were simply unable to process the surreal scene before them: an Eastern man riding on the back of an unbelievably huge black caiman.

Time seemed to stand still for a second.

Immediately afterwards, a distorted scream, a mixture of terror and threat, erupted from one of the militants: "Alto! Disparad! (Stop! Fire!)"

The others, as if waking from a dream, frantically tried to raise their weapons.

But it's too late.

Boom!

Tropical torrential rain poured down without warning, instantly turning the world into a white curtain of rain.

"Maldición! (Damn it!)"

The crocodiles' journey is nearing its end; they have traversed nearly 100 kilometers of deadly swamps and arrived at the border waters between Panama and Costa Rica.

It is still a long way to the Tehuantepec Isthmus in southern Mexico, but that is no longer the world of this river's overlord.

It is 5:05 PM on September 7th.

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A heated debate is taking place in the office underwater.

As someone in the know, Yu Xiaoning was granted special permission to stay. She sat quietly on the sofa in the corner, seemingly absorbed in the thick technical documents in front of her, oblivious to the exchange between the two leaders.

It's not that I don't understand, it's that I'm too lazy to listen.

There's nothing much to hear, and the reason is simple—the pond is only so big, and big fish eating small fish is part of the ecological balance. Now, a small fish has emerged that not only prevents the big fish from eating it, but also dares to compete with the big fish for food.

In nature, there is natural selection; in human society, it's survival of the fittest. This is the law of nature, and no one can stop it.

The reason why Easy Slow Travel is successful is because Yuanfang Capital discovered it early. Otherwise, if it had developed for a longer period of time, even without Ugly Donkey and Yuanfang behind it, there would have been Ali, Penguin, or Jingxi Multimedia.

Maintaining a dynamic game balance is a gradual, cautious process, and full of trade-offs.

Why did we cooperate with Yuanfang to force that child in the first place?

"Because we'd love to see a 'slow and easy' journey worth hundreds of billions. With the help of those in the distance, he could have completed this journey quickly, creating healthy competition. It would have been good for everyone." This best option, which would have been beneficial to everyone, was stubbornly rejected by the young man named Zhao Xiaochui.

"Children can be willful, but we adults can't follow suit."

This is why Yu Xiaoning was too lazy to listen. An argument that was destined to be fruitless from the start was a complete waste of time.

She even felt a little sympathy for the old man, who was just worried and confused. He was powerless to help Zhao Xiaochui in his situation in South America, so he could only come here to find an outlet for his frustration.

After all, the US had already used its influence to pressure countries like Colombia and Panama to use paramilitary forces to block all regular entrances and exits to that rainforest. "He either dies inside, or he comes out through some exit and we catch him."

Leveraging its influence, the United States pressured countries such as Colombia and Panama to heavily block all regular land and coastal entrances to that rain-soaked region.

"He will either die inside, or we will catch him when he comes out of one of the exits."

What can the Labor Bureau, located thousands of miles away, do? He even needs to prepare a contingency plan in advance on how to immediately distance himself from Zhao Xiaochui should he be arrested.

"Ugh……"

With a long sigh, tinged with helplessness and exhaustion, the old director stood up and opened the door. Before leaving, he turned back and left a single sentence.

"You're all so optimistic, but have you considered whether the child would ever come back after being treated like this and escaping safely?"

"Bang~"

Looking at the door that had been slammed shut, the senior leader was both amused and exasperated. He turned to Yu Xiaoning and complained:

"He's doing what he calls 'protecting' that kid's girlfriend and child, yet he's asking me this question. What do you say...?"

"I'm not going to say anything."

With no outsiders around, Yu Xiaoning relaxed, gently closing the documents and ending her grumbling.

"Boss, I want to leave the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund."

The office fell silent instantly.

The complaints disappeared, replaced by a critical examination.

He remained silent for a good ten seconds, seemingly weighing the pros and cons quickly.

"Give me a reason."

“I want to build ships, I don’t want to repair them anymore.” Yu Xiaoning’s gaze was clear and firm. “Now, there is a place where I can use all my skills.”

"That technology innovation company you and that kid registered?" That hit the nail on the head.

Yu Xiaoning nodded: "He personally invested 90 million yuan, holding 80% of the shares. The National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (Big Fund) contributed the venue and some technical personnel, holding 20% ​​of the shares. He also promised to allocate a portion of his shares as management shares for me."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the mahogany table and pondered, "You mean, you want to go there as the official representative of the Big Fund?"

“Yes.” Yu Xiaoning did not avoid his gaze. “In that case, before Zhao Xiaochui comes back, that company will actually be completely under my control.”

The knocking stopped. As if suddenly remembering something, he leaned forward slightly and held out his hand: "Give me what you have in your hand."

(End of this chapter)