YM778.TV Chapter 166 - 166 Request for Support
If not to take advantage of the chaos, why would he hastily set up this trap with Yang Jian?
“President Zhang, let’s talk after I leave this damned place, okay? I’m begging you, have Yang Jian come save me. As long as I’m safe and sound, everything is negotiable.” President Qin pleaded.
“That won’t do. Some things should be discussed first. If President Qin has no sincerity, then forget it. We’ll talk next time we meet,” Zhang Xiangu said, sounding like he was about to hang up the phone.
“Wait, wait a moment,” President Qin hurriedly said. “Everything is negotiable, don’t hang up just yet.”
Zhang Xiangu asked, “So, President Qin, are you selling your real estate or not?”
“Even if we were selling, President Zhang, you couldn’t afford it. I’m well aware of your financial situation. Most of your assets have been invested in the construction site. You probably don’t have much left before the real estate is sold,” President Qin said.
“That depends on President Qin’s sincerity. If you’re willing to sell below market price, naturally, I can afford it,” Zhang Xiangu said.
“How much are you offering?”
Zhang Xiangu answered, “Ten billion.”
“Ten billion and you expect me to sell you the whole package? You might as well rob me directly, Zhang Xiangu. I’ve already invested over six or seven billion in this land,” President Qin cursed angrily.
Zhang Xiangu said, “Don’t misunderstand, the ten billion isn’t for your land alone; it includes President Qian’s property as well. A total package deal for ten billion. Although it’s a bit of a loss, this price is still reasonable. After all, there are rumors that the construction site is haunted. I’m having Yang Jian investigate. If it’s true, then the property here is worthless. If it’s false, then it’s a cause for celebration.”
“So I’m taking a risk too. It’s just whether the two of you are willing to let go or not.”
President Qin wanted to refuse outright, but Zhang Xiangu’s words reminded him abruptly.
Right.
Selling at market value, he would definitely take a loss.
But if this place were really haunted, and the houses couldn’t be sold, selling everything to Zhang Xiangu for ten billion and getting out of here might not be a bad idea after all?
Zhang Xiangu was still uncertain whether this place was really haunted.
But he was certain of it.
This place really was haunted.
With this thought, President Qin felt this deal could work.
While he was on the phone negotiating, footsteps outside the elevator had come very close. Judging by the sound, the pair of dead man’s feet illuminated by the cell phone just now should not be more than three meters away.
Even possibly closer.
“President Qin, is there, is there no outcome yet? Hurry up and have Zhang Xiangu send someone to save us,” President Qian urged.
“I, I’m communicating with him, aren’t I? Zhang Xiangu is taking advantage of the situation to try to acquire our real estate at this critical moment. He wants our assets and is offering ten billion for the whole package… This damn guy really knows when to pick his moment,” President Qin said with both shock and rage.
He never suspected that the supernatural event in front of him was orchestrated by someone.
Experiencing such an incident for the first time, how could he possibly think there was someone behind it?
However, before he finished speaking,
One of the bodyguards standing by the elevator suddenly lurched forward and fell to the ground.
“Help, help me!” the bodyguard cried out in terror.
Everyone quickly looked over.
But in the darkness, it seemed as though a human silhouette was dragging the bodyguard, quickly disappearing into the shadows.
In the blink of an eye.
The person was gone.
There was no further sound, only an eerie silence around them.
Even the footsteps from before had vanished.
“Quick, tell Zhang Xiangu I agree, I agree! As long as we can leave here alive, I agree to sell my real estate,” President Qian said. Being faint-hearted, he couldn’t bear such a fright. Seeing this, where could he care how much the place sold for?
As long as he could be safe and sound, he would agree to any condition.
But at this very moment,
Yang Jian, who was controlling the Ghost Domain, suddenly received a call.
It was the satellite positioning cell phone that rang.
“Hello, who is it?” Yang Jian frowned, annoyed at being disturbed at this time.
“Is this Yang Jian? I’m your operator, Liu Xiaoyu,” came a familiar voice from the other end of the line.
Yang Jian said, “What’s the matter? I’m a bit busy right now and can’t talk on the phone.”
“Emergency situation. A supernatural event has occurred in Dachang City; it’s confirmed. It’s the Ghost Door Knocker incident that you’ve encountered before. We need your assistance on this matter and hope you can rush to Shengli Road, Rose Bar in Dachang City to provide support,” Liu Xiaoyu said.
“Wait, wait a moment.”
Yang Jian said, “Aren’t the supernatural events in Dachang City taken care of by Zhao Kaiming? When did it become my responsibility?”
“Zhao Kaiming has already been dragged into this event, and now the situation is critical, he has lost contact, his operators cannot determine whether he’s alive or dead, so I have no choice but to entrust you with this supernatural event. After all, you have experience dealing with the Door Knocking Ghost case,” Liu Xiaoyu said.
Zhao Kaiming was involved in the Door Knocking Ghost case?
Upon hearing this,
Yang Jian immediately realized what was happening.
That old man went to find Zhao Kaiming.
The curse that was spread through the ringing of the telephone, it worked.
With this thought, a slight smile appeared on his face. Today was truly a day of double happiness—he not only reeled in a big business deal but also got rid of an annoying person.
Wait.
It was still not certain whether Zhao Kaiming was dead.
“Sorry, although I have the experience of surviving the Door Knocking Ghost case, in my opinion, that supernatural event is of the Unsolvable Level,” Yang Jian said solemnly.
He wasn’t lying with this statement.
The Door Knocking Ghost case indeed was unsolvable.
Once you entered that old man’s Ghost Domain, not only did you have to face that old man, but also the Ghost Slaves that appeared around you at all times.
Most importantly, you couldn’t get out of the Ghost Domain.
You would be worn out to death inside.
“Now is not the time to shirk responsibility. With Zhao Kaiming’s life and death uncertain, you need to take up this responsibility at this time,” Liu Xiaoyu said.
Yang Jian said, “It’s not a matter of responsibility, but a matter of going or not going to a certain death. Since you’ve classified the Door Knocking Ghost case as Category A, then you should understand how terrifying that thing is. The Huanggang Village event I resolved was only classified as Category B, not to mention myself, even if you send ten people over, it would be a death sentence.”
“It’s not a question of numbers, but the fact that the Terror Level differs too much. I refuse to accept this task.”
“Moreover, Liu Xiaoyu, let me remind you seriously, unless I take over the position, I would take up this responsibility, but for now, I refuse.”
“You…” Liu Xiaoyu was immediately frustrated, but she couldn’t find any reasons to persuade Yang Jian.
If it really was an unsolvable terror event, sending Yang Jian would indeed be sending him to his death.
However, if Yang Jian could solve it and didn’t go, that would truly annoy her.
“You’ve been continually dragging your feet on taking the assessment, not taking up your post, isn’t it because you don’t want to accept task assignments?”
Yang Jian said, “I haven’t accepted any tasks, but I also haven’t enjoyed any privileges or benefits, have I? On the contrary, I’ve resolved two supernatural events for Dachang City, the Furen Mall incident and the Huanggang Village incident, which are there for all to see. And I want to ask, which supernatural event has that newly-appointed Zhao Kaiming solved? Don’t tell me quarantine counts as a solution.”
“You should be fair and mature in your handling of matters. I was very unhappy about the modification of the archives last time. If you continue to give me this kind of service attitude, I think it might be necessary to ask Zhao Jianguo to replace my operator.”
Inside the operator’s room.
Zhao Jianguo noticed Liu Xiaoyu’s mood and took over the receiver, “Yang Jian, you should realize the importance of this event, I hope you can think of the bigger picture.”
“I’m currently dealing with another supernatural event and can’t leave, there’s a ghost beside me. Do you want me to take that ghost to find another one? Are you wishing for my quick demise? I also hope you would place importance on my safety,” Yang Jian said.
Yang Jian lied a little, though it wasn’t exactly a lie—
He was indeed dealing with a supernatural event.
But it was a rather minor one.
“So you’re handling another supernatural event, understood, I can sympathize with that. How about I send temporary support, can you provide some useful information that might help?” Zhao Jianguo said.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
“It’s best not to send support. Anyone who enters the Door Knocking Ghost’s Ghost Domain is doomed to die.”
Yang Jian said calmly, “The biggest help I can give you is to advise you not to interfere.”
“Zhou Zheng died at the hands of that ghost during the incident at No. 7 Middle School.”
“I understand, thank you for your suggestion,” Zhao Jianguo quickly ended the communication.
“Captain, Yang Jian refuses to provide support, what should we do now?” Liu Xiaoyu said.
Zhao Jianguo pondered, “Having survived the Door Knocking Ghost incident, he probably has developed a trauma towards that ghost. It’s normal that he does not want to face it. And Yang Jian is right, rashly intervening could be tantamount to suicide. We can’t force someone against their will. You shouldn’t be using that aggressive tone when assigning tasks to others, that’s not the right attitude. We sit in offices, but they are the ones who face the fierce ghosts. If the mission fails, it’s their lives on the line, we can’t understand the pressure and fear they go through.”
“Captain, I was also just worried about the situation in Dachang City. A Catastrophe Level terror event occurring in the city center could potentially cause large-scale turmoil. If that ghost lingers in Dachang City, the city might well fall. This is different from previous supernatural events,” Liu Xiaoyu said, her face slightly changing as she quickly explained.
“So you lost your composure?” Zhao Jianguo said, “What kind of person Yang Jian is, you should know. If he were Zhou Zheng, your approach would not be wrong, but it’s not suitable for him. Reflect on this after you return.”
“If it were any other operator, making such an error I would have already dismissed them, but for you, this is the last tolerance. Yang Jian is right, you need to handle matters more maturely.”
“Arrange for a helicopter to provide backup, and ensure arrival in Dachang City within the hour,” he ordered.
“Alright, yes!” Liu Xiaoyu immediately responded.