Financial freedom starts with the daily intelligence system!

Yuanjiazhuang is relatively close to the county seat.

It's less than a 5-minute drive away.

In recent years, the county town has continued to expand towards Yuanjiazhuang.

It has also brought many job opportunities to the villagers.

The vast majority of villagers in Yuanjiazhuang have found jobs in the city and are working.

In comparison, the overall economic conditions are much better than those of underdeveloped rural areas like Jiangjiazhuang, where the vast majority of villagers are still farming.

Now, almost every household in the village owns a car.

The cheaper ones cost tens of thousands of yuan, while the more expensive ones cost hundreds of thousands or even two or three hundred thousand yuan.

However, there isn't a single luxury car like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which costs several million yuan.

When Jiang Tao's Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove into the village, it was like a great white shark swimming into a small puddle.

After he and Yuan Mengqi returned home carrying large and small bags.

Several villagers stopped at a distance, pointing and whispering about the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

"When did the Yuan family get such a capable relative? Driving a Mercedes G-Class worth millions, he must be making tens or even hundreds of millions!"

"That guy who just went in doesn't look like Old Yuan's son-in-law. He's not that tall."

"Did you know that Old Yuan's daughter got divorced a long time ago? Could it be that she's found a new boyfriend?"

"You can find a rich guy like this who drives a Mercedes-Benz G-Class in a second marriage? You must be kidding me!"

"To be fair, although the Yuan family's daughter is divorced, she is still very beautiful and has a great figure. She has a good chance of being noticed by a rich man!"

"The Yuan family has had a lot of bad luck these past few years. He passed away not long ago, and then his wife was diagnosed with cancer and his daughter got divorced. Is this the end of their bad luck and their luck is finally turning around?"

"It's all fate!"

While the villagers were chatting, Yuan Mengqi had already led Jiang Tao across the courtyard and arrived at the kitchen door of the east wing of her house.

"Mom, brother, Ranran, Jiang Tao is here."

At Yuan Mengqi's call, Zhao Huilan, Yuan Mengjie, and Lin Ranran all stopped picking vegetables and looked towards the door.

"Jiang Tao is here! Welcome, welcome! Please come in and have a seat."

"Brother Jiang, you've arrived!"

"Brother Jiang."

When the group saw Jiang Tao, they all greeted him warmly.

Jiang Tao was quite popular in Yuan Mengqi's family.

"Hello Aunt Zhao, Mengjie and Ranran, you two have worked hard too."

Jiang Tao also greeted the family with a smile.

"Oh dear, why did you bring so much stuff again? You've gone to so much trouble."

When Zhao Huilan saw the large bags and packages that Jiang Tao and her daughter were carrying, she looked flattered.

Jiang Tao smiled and said, "It's just a small token of my appreciation. It's only right that I bring you a gift since it's my first time visiting your home."

"Since we've already bought it, Auntie won't say anything more. But you can't do it again in the future. When you come here, just treat it like your own home. There's no need to be so polite."

"Come on, Xiao Jiang, let Mengjie and Ranran keep busy here. You go inside and rest for a while."

As Zhao Huilan spoke, she warmly took Jiang Tao's hand and led him into the main living room of the house.

"You two better perform well and show off your skills to your Brother Jiang."

Yuan Mengqi gave her younger brother and his fiancée a few words of advice, and then left with her mother and Jiang Tao.

"Don't worry, sis, I definitely won't let Brother Jiang down!"

Yuan Mengjie smiled and agreed, showing great confidence in tonight's dinner.

To entertain Jiang Tao, Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran went to the supermarket to buy a lot of ingredients.

The ten dishes served to Jiang Tao tonight are all his specialties.

"Sit down, Xiao Jiang, please make yourself at home and don't feel awkward."

Upon entering the living room, Zhao Huilan warmly invited Jiang Tao to sit down.

"Okay, Aunt Zhao, I'm not reserved at all, I'm quite relaxed."

Jiang Tao smiled and casually sat down on the large sofa in the living room.

He casually glanced around at the furnishings in the room.

Like many rural areas in Ping County.

Place a large coffee table, a sofa set, and a TV wall in the living room to display a television.

The decor is ordinary and conventional, with nothing particularly eye-catching.

If there's anything that Jiang Tao finds somewhat special...

That is, the painting of nine fish hanging on the west wall of the living room, depicting four red carp and five black carp.

The number "nine" symbolizes longevity, and "fish" represents wealth and prosperity.

The Nine Fish Painting symbolizes abundance year after year and continuous vitality.

In Feng Shui, hanging this kind of painting at home is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to the family business.

"Just relax. Qiqi, go wash some fruit for Jiang Tao."

"Jiang Tao, please sit down. I'll go make you some tea."

As Zhao Huilan spoke, she turned on the kettle on the coffee table and started filling it with water.

Soon, Yuan Mengqi placed a large fruit platter on the table.

The fruit platter contained apricots that Jiang Tao had just brought.

They also bought bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, dragon fruit, and other treats specifically to entertain Jiang Tao.

After serving the fruit platter, Yuan Mengqi served a nut platter.

The fruit platter contained nuts such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, pistachios, and pecans.

"Goodness, it's only April, but it feels like Chinese New Year."

Jiang Tao looked at the fruit and nut plates on the coffee table and made a joke with a smile.

In Ping County, this kind of grand reception for guests is only held during the Chinese New Year.

"Hehe, you are a very important guest in our family, so of course you will be treated to the highest level."

Yuan Mengqi smiled and said something, then sat down on the sofa next to Jiang Tao.

"Help yourself to eat whatever you like, don't be shy."

Jiang Tao smiled and joked:
"Don't worry, I won't stand on ceremony with you. How about you peel some more sunflower seeds for me?"

"Hehe, you're being too impolite!"

Yuan Mengqi rolled her eyes at Jiang Tao, but the smile on her face was sweeter than ever before.

"Sigh! Qiqi is just unlucky. If only she had met Jiang Tao sooner..."

Looking at her daughter chatting and laughing with Jiang Tao, Zhao Huilan was filled with many emotions.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother, and she, as a mother, knew her daughter very well.

She could tell that her daughter had most likely fallen for Jiang Tao.

These days, whenever Yuan Mengqi chats with her, no matter what the topic is, it always ends up involving Jiang Tao.

Moreover, Zhao Huilan also noticed that her daughter smiled more and was happier whenever she was with Jiang Tao.

Zhao Huilan is also grateful to Jiang Tao, her "lifesaver" who once selflessly helped her.

When she looks at Jiang Tao, she unconsciously applies a "filter" to him, feeling that he is good in every way.

Then think back to that son-in-law from before...

There's absolutely no comparison!

Zhao Huilan also wants a son-in-law as outstanding and of such good character as Jiang Tao!

Jiang Tao chatted with Yuan Mengqi and her daughter for about half an hour.

Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran began to serve dishes to the coffee table one after another.

Steamed Qingjiang fish, braised pork ribs, boiled sliced ​​pork, braised pork belly, stewed beef brisket with tomatoes, braised prawns, braised lion's head meatballs, and poached meatballs. There was also a dish of stewed chicken with mushrooms and pickled cabbage with pork belly, all simmered in a hot pot.

The ten dishes were all common home-style dishes found in small restaurants, but they were all carefully prepared by Yuan Mengqi and her family.

Since he had driven, Jiang Tao didn't plan to drink alcohol tonight; he bought juice at the supermarket instead.

After all the dishes were served, the group sat down around the coffee table.

For the first toast, Yuan Mengqi suggested that everyone drink together to welcome Jiang Tao.

The family naturally had no objections, and everyone raised their juice glasses to toast Jiang Tao.

After the first drink was finished, the banquet officially began.

"This braised pork ribs are fragrant but not greasy, tender but not mushy, and the cooking technique is quite good."

"The braised beef brisket with tomatoes is also delicious; it's chewy but not tough."

"The lion's head meatballs are good too..."

"Brother Jiang, try this chicken stew with mushrooms again."

"Jiang Tao is eating fish."

"Xiao Jiang..."

Yuan Mengqi and her family of four warmly invited Jiang Tao to eat.

Jiang Tao also transformed into a food critic tonight, commenting on each of the ten dishes prepared by Yuan Mengjie.

To be honest, Yuan Mengjie really does have some talent when it comes to cooking.

All ten dishes were delicious and visually appealing, and were just as good as those prepared by chefs in five-star hotels!

Yuan Mengjie's culinary skills, coupled with his own delicious casserole.

With such a powerful combination, it's hard for them not to be a hit!

Jiang Tao could already imagine the scene of his restaurant making a fortune in the near future.

Then just toss the Monopoly dice lightly!
Earning a few small goals a year is a piece of cake.
The meal lasted from around 7 p.m. until after 8 p.m.

After eating and drinking their fill, Yuan Mengqi and her family of four chatted with Jiang Tao for a while and ate some sunflower seeds.

When Yuan Mengqi handed a handful of peeled sunflower seeds to Jiang Tao, Old Jiang was both amused and exasperated.

He was just saying it casually, joking with her, but she took it seriously!
At 9 p.m., Jiang Tao felt it was about time, so he took the initiative to say goodbye and prepare to go home.

Yuan Mengqi and her family of four all went out to see him off.

I watched the taillights of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class disappear into the night before turning back home.

"Jiang Tao is a really good kid, and he has done a great favor for our family."

"Qiqi, Xiaojie, Ranran, the three of you must get along well with him from now on."

"Although Mom isn't very capable, she's never misjudged anyone. If you follow him, he definitely won't treat you badly."

Back home, Zhao Huilan looked at her children and future daughter-in-law and said something earnestly.

Yuan Mengjie laughed and said, "Mom! You don't need to tell me that. I will never forget Brother Jiang's great kindness to our family. As long as Brother Jiang doesn't fire me, I will work for him for the rest of my life!"

"Me too, I'm set on Jiang Tao for life."

Yuan Mengqi succinctly stated her true feelings.

In her heart, Jiang Tao was not only her family's benefactor, but also her mentor.

"Yes, Auntie, don't worry, I'll definitely do my job well!"

"Brother Jiang treats us so well! Where else can we find such a good job if we don't work for him!"

Lin Ranran smiled and agreed, saying that she had never received such a high salary in all her years of working.

……

When Jiang Tao drove back to his home in the Xicheng Huafu residential area, it was already around 9:30 p.m.

I video chatted with Xu Li for over an hour, then spent another hour scrolling through my phone before finally taking a shower.

By the time he finished showering, it was exactly midnight.

I sat down on the living room sofa and lit a cigarette.

Jiang Tao gently rubbed the river-dug stone bracelet on his left wrist with his right hand.

"Hey Stone, give it your all today! We haven't gotten any valuable intelligence for a week."

"Keep going, you can do it!"

After asking "River Stone" for help, Jiang Tao opened the daily intelligence system to check the updated intelligence for the day.

Today's Intelligence 01:
You had contact with Yu Shuai, the owner of the veterans' farm, yesterday and obtained relevant information—

A small-scale hailstorm is expected at 3 p.m. tomorrow, which will cause significant damage to the farm.

Timely reminders can help harvest the fruit on the trees in advance and reduce the risk of damage.

Afterwards, you will receive Yu Shuai's gratitude and his sincere friendship.

……

"A small-scale hail disaster?"

Seeing the first piece of intelligence that appeared today, Jiang Tao thought to himself with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

Is God about to deliver a precise blow to Yu Shuai?
If I remind him, won't I incur God's wrath?

"Forget it, I'll just remind Lao Yu anyway. Whether he believes it or not is up to him."

After reading the first piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao quickly made up his mind and continued to read the second piece of intelligence.

Today's Intelligence 02:
You had contact with Jiang Shuisheng yesterday and obtained relevant information—

Jiang Shuisheng's ex-wife and daughter have both been recruited as spies by her current husband, and the three of them are working together to steal state intelligence.

Report spies and receive a cash reward of 150 million!
……

"What the heck? A family of three spies?! 150 million reward!"

Upon seeing the second piece of information today, Jiang Tao was both pleasantly surprised and somewhat amused.

When it comes to reporting spies, Jiang Tao naturally wouldn't be lenient just because the person is someone he knows.

"It's been over a week, and we've finally found another piece of high-value intelligence."

"Tomorrow, I'll ask Uncle Shuisheng where his ex-wife and daughter are now, and what they're doing."

"150 million delivered to my doorstep, why not take it if it's too good to pass up!"

After making a decision in his mind, Jiang Tao continued to look at the last piece of intelligence for the day.

Today's Intelligence 03:
You visited Yuan Mengqi's house yesterday and obtained relevant information—

The painting of nine fish hanging on the west wall of Yuan Mengqi's living room is a special item.

Once you acquire ownership, you can bind and activate it!
……

"Nine Fish Painting, a special item?"

Upon seeing the last piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao's eyes lit up again.

He immediately thought of the painting of nine fish hanging on the wall of Yuan Mengqi's house.

"This painting shouldn't be too difficult to obtain."

The painting of nine fish hanging on the wall of Yuan Mengqi's house was just a painting, something to be appreciated.

However, in Jiang Tao's hands, it can activate special attributes and become a special item.

Therefore, Jiang Tao was determined to get that painting.

"I just don't know what attributes a painting can activate?"

Even before he received the painting, Jiang Tao was already looking forward to what special properties the Nine Fish Painting would have.

Of course, he was more concerned about whether the painting of nine fish could bring him increased profits.

After refreshing the three intelligence reports, Jiang Tao closed the system panel and got up to walk towards the bedroom.

Since he got the [Insomnia Terminator], he no longer needs to activate [Sleep Mode].

Based on Jiang Tao's personal experience over this period of time, there is almost no difference in the effects of the two methods.

All of these can give him a full night of high-quality sleep. (End of Chapter)