"Mr. Li, it was a pleasure doing business with you."
Below the Peace Finance Building, Zheng Lan smiled as she shook hands with Li Yi, signifying the conclusion of the business deal. Li Yi had promptly transferred five million, with the remaining five million to be paid after the completion of the project.
"Then I’ll leave everything in Miss Zheng’s capable hands," Li Yi said.
"Give me thirty days, and I guarantee your finance building will look brand new," Zheng Lan’s eyes slightly moved as she spoke, "Now that our business is concluded, I wonder if Mr. Li is free for lunch? I’d like to invite you to a meal to further discuss the details of the building."
However, Li Yi declined, "I’ve been busy with cultivation recently. I only managed to squeeze in some time this morning, so I appreciate Miss Zheng’s kindness. Next time, after I move to my new place, I’ll invite Miss Zheng over for a meal at the building."
"I didn’t expect Mr. Li to be not only young and talented but also striving forward diligently. I will definitely attend your housewarming joy," Zheng Lan said with a smile.
Li Yi modestly replied, "What young and talented? I’m just someone who has stumbled upon some good luck. Miss Zheng, I must be going now. We can contact each other by phone if needed."
Seeing this, Zheng Lan quickly took a few steps to follow, saying urgently, "Mr. Li, are you heading home? I happened to drive here, may I offer you a ride?"
"My home is not far from here; just a few steps and I’ll be there. No trouble at all," Li Yi said.
"What trouble? Let’s go," Zheng Lan said warmly.
Seeing this, Li Yi did not decline further, "Then I’ll bother Miss Zheng to drop me off at the old town district. The roads there are hard to navigate and often jammed. If you drive in, I’m afraid you won’t be able to get out."
"You’re too polite. It’s on the way," Zheng Lan remained enthusiastic, "Also, calling me Miss Zheng feels too formal. Just call me by my name, or you can call me Lan Lan if you like. Li Yi, please wait a moment while I bring the car over."
After saying this, she took her car keys and left.
Shortly after, a regular family car pulled up in front of Li Yi and stopped.
Li Yi got into the car, and as they started moving, Zheng Lan, who was driving, said with a smile, "Li Yi, aren’t you curious about the relationship between Zheng Gong and me? Why would Zheng Gong trust me so much to refer this project to me?"
"I don’t like prying into others’ private affairs," Li Yi said, looking out the car window, "But this matter today has reminded me that maybe I should consider buying a car too. It would be more convenient for getting around."
At this moment, Zheng Lan looked at Li Yi very seriously, "I am Zheng Gong’s cousin. We’re relatives. I heard about the incident with Zheng Gong’s mission last time. I’m really grateful for your help, Li Yi. Without you, Zheng Gong might not have been able to make it back from his last mission."
"He’s a good colleague and very responsible. It’s only right for us to help each other out," Li Yi shook his head slightly, "If I were in danger, Zheng Gong would also offer help."
"But speaking of cars, Li Yi, do you prefer larger or smaller vehicles?" Zheng Lan suddenly asked with a soft chuckle.
"A larger one," Li Yi replied offhandedly.
Zheng Lan smiled without a word, subtly arching her full chest, her expression revealing a hint of self-satisfaction.
The car drove into the old town area.
The roads here were narrower, mostly one-way, and with many pedestrians, it was not easy to drive, often involving stop-and-go traffic.
Zheng Lan took the initiative to chat with Li Yi in the car, and the two seemed to have become less unfamiliar with each other.
However, at that moment.
A frantic honk resounded in the street, immediately catching Li Yi’s attention. He then saw a truck on the opposite side of the road barreling down in reverse, hurtling toward them and causing several vehicles to be flung aside in the process, instantly creating chaos.
Zheng Lan also saw the scene, her face turning pale as she became somewhat panicky, uncertain of what to do, as there were cars in front and behind, leaving her trapped.
But it was at this moment, accompanied by the sound of shattering glass.
A strong arm reached out, grabbed Zheng Lan, and pulled her from the driver’s seat, quickly retreating to the roadside.
The truck roared as it collided with several cars and finally crashed into the wall at the side of the road before coming to a halt.
Looking at the twisted and deformed vehicles, Zheng Lan was still in shock, only glancing at Li Yi beside her.
If it weren’t for Li Yi just now, she might well have died.
"Zheng Lan, are you all right?" Li Yi was calm as he frowned slightly, staring at the person in the truck, sensing a subconscious alertness.
Was this directed at him?
Or was it a mere traffic accident?
"I, I’m fine, thank you, Li Yi," Zheng Lan gasped for air, her forehead bedewed with cold sweat.
Li Yi didn’t respond, but he noticed the truck driver, appearing unharmed, kicking open the deformed door and stumbling out of the truck.
"It’s a Cultivator," he recognized at a glance.
That driver was a Cultivator, with astonishing physical fitness, unscathed by such a heavy impact. An ordinary person would have likely suffered fatal injuries, sent straight to the crematorium, but not this individual.
"I don’t recognize this driver, so it should have nothing to do with me, just a coincidence, not a contrived scenario," Li Yi thought to himself, unwilling to stay for the commotion, ready to leave immediately.