Financial freedom starts with the daily intelligence system!

The afternoon sun at three o'clock lazily shone on the winding Beijing-Kunming Expressway.

Jiang Tao and Lao Jia have already embarked on their journey back to their hometown, Ping County.

Although the meteorite mentioned in the intelligence report, valued at 1200 million, has been there for who knows how many years.

And it won't be discovered for a while.

But it's best to get your money back sooner rather than later than to keep something so valuable.

I informed my parents and Xu Li in the morning, and also told Yuan Mengqi on the way to the lottery shop.

Jiang Tao brought no one with him this time, going into battle lightly, intending to make it quick and decisive.

Today is a workday, and it's still early, so the traffic flow heading out of Beijing isn't particularly heavy.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, like a ferocious great shark, sped along the highway out of Beijing.

The car was quiet, with only the faint sound of the air conditioning system blowing air.

Jiang Tao leaned back in the back seat, closed his eyes to rest, and replayed in his mind the conversation he had with Xiang Huabin and his family of three inside the Wofo Temple.

Receiving Lao Xiang's promise was an expected gain.

But receiving 100 million yuan in cash and a "friendship boat" from Xiang Yiwei was an unexpected bonus.

Having only met twice and had little contact, Xiang Yiwei's affection for him had increased so much.

ding dong~
Jiang Tao's phone rang. He opened his eyes, took out his phone, and saw that it was a WeChat message from Xiang Yiwei.

Xiang Yiwei: [Has Brother Jiang left Beijing yet? Is there any traffic on the road? By the way, where are you from? (scratching her head)]

Looking at the slightly playful message from Xiang Yiwei, Jiang Tao instantly pictured her perfect face, as if it had been meticulously sculpted by a master craftsman.

Xiang Yiwei has a sophisticated beauty in her facial features, coupled with her alluring figure, especially her incredibly eye-catching long legs.

It's no wonder that I gained over a million followers during yesterday's live stream with Jiang Tao.

Xiang Yiwei took the initiative to send a message, and Jiang Tao couldn't pretend he didn't see it.

In this way, the two exchanged dozens of messages.

They talked about their hometown and its local specialties, then about Jiang Tao's career in Beijing, his talents, and his love of running and golf.

Xiang Yiwei is very good at chatting; she was the one who found various topics and set the tone throughout the conversation.

Before we knew it, more than half an hour had passed.

Having a stunningly beautiful woman with an amazing figure to chat with during a boring journey sounds pretty good.

They chatted until Xiang Yiwei had work to attend to, at which point their conversation ended.

Jiang Tao looked up and saw a roadside sign that said the B State Service Area was 2 kilometers ahead.

"Old Jia."

Jiang Tao said, "Are we almost at the B State service area? Let's pull in for a break and use the restroom."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang."

Jia Guilin responded and glanced at the navigation to confirm the location.

The B-state service area holds special significance for Jiang Tao.

Previously, through the intelligence system, he first managed to acquire the now valuable Mujian Lion's Head walnut tree and a Bitcoin wallet worth hundreds of thousands of dollars here.

This time, passing through, he couldn't help but feel a bit of a "return to familiar places" mentality and a desire to try his luck.

Let's see if we can trigger new information again and continue the luck of this "blessed land".

About a minute later, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class slowly drove onto the ramp leading to the highway service area and entered the B State Service Area.

Unlike the smooth flow of traffic on the highway, the service area was bustling with activity and full of the warmth of everyday life.

The parking spaces were filled with vehicles of all sizes, including long-distance trucks covered in dust, private cars carrying families, and tour buses with license plates from all over the country.

The passengers were in a hurry; some had just gotten off the bus and rushed towards the restroom, clearly struggling to hold it in.

Some people also gathered around some stalls, wanting to buy some local specialties to bring back to their relatives.

Some people stood in the open space of the rest area, stretching their legs that had gone numb from sitting, lighting a cigarette, and enjoying a brief moment of relaxation.

The sounds of children's laughter, vendors' calls from loudspeakers, and car engines create a unique scene of life on the highway.

Jia Guilin skillfully found an empty space and parked the car steadily.

"Mr. Jiang, we've arrived."

"Okay, I'm going down to the bathroom, have a smoke, and rest for a while."

Jiang Tao pushed open the car door and got out, taking a deep breath of the air in the service area, which was a mixture of car exhaust, food aromas, and the smell of dust.

The two walked side by side toward the restroom.

After taking care of his personal matters, Jiang Tao felt a slight blandness in his mouth. He checked his pockets and found his cigarette pack was empty.

"Old Jia, I'm going to the supermarket over there to buy some things. Are you going to wait in the car or..."

“I’ll go with you, Mr. Jiang,” Jia Guilin said dutifully.

The two then turned to the supermarket inside the main building of the service area.

The supermarket was bustling with people and had a wide variety of goods, but the prices, like all highway service areas, were much higher than outside.

Jiang Tao went straight to the tobacco and alcohol counter, asked for two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes, and then went to the beverage section to get four bottles of Red Bull.

After thinking for a moment, I went to the fruit and snack section and picked out some good-looking bananas, oranges, and two bags of pistachios and macadamia nuts to pass the time on the way.

Looking at the simple items in my shopping basket, I ended up spending over three hundred yuan at checkout.

In the past, Jiang Tao might have been secretly astonished by the exorbitant prices at the service area.

But now, his daily income is often in the millions, or even tens of millions, and during peak periods it can reach tens of millions.

This amount of spending was so insignificant in his eyes that it could be completely ignored.

Even the feeling of "consumption" has faded considerably.

It's more like a casual, thoughtless act.

He calmly scanned the code to pay, as if he were spending not over three hundred yuan, but just three yuan.

Carrying plastic bags full of items, Jiang Tao and Jia Guilin walked out of the supermarket one after the other.

Outside the supermarket, near the side, there is a row of stalls selling local specialties, handicrafts, and snacks, which attracts many tourists to stop and browse.

Just as Jiang Tao was about to walk straight to the parking spot, a figure suddenly blocked his way, looking both timid and clearly delighted.

"Excuse me...excuse me...are you God Jiang? Oh my god! It really is you!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tao stopped and looked at the person who had spoken.

This is a girl who looks to be in her early twenties. She is not very tall and is wearing a simple white T-shirt and blue jeans.

Her jet-black hair was styled into a neat ponytail, and she wore black-rimmed glasses, giving her a quiet and gentle appearance.

The girl's eyes were wide open, her face flushed with excitement, her hands clasped awkwardly in front of her, and her eyes filled with unbelievable joy.

Jiang Tao was slightly taken aback, then gave a polite and gentle smile:

"Hello, I am Jiang Tao."

Jiang Tao has gradually gotten used to being recognized by passersby.

After all, he's now a "big internet celebrity" with tens of millions of followers. And those tens of millions of followers are all real fans.

Unlike some top streamers with millions of followers, he has less than a million real fans.

Given how much time and intensity people spend on their phones these days, it would be strange if no one recognized him on the street.

"Wow! It really is Jiang Shen! I've finally met you in person!"

When the girl received confirmation, she was so excited she almost jumped up, but she quickly restrained herself and behaved with great restraint, without making any rash moves.

"I...I'm so excited! Jiang Shen, I'm your original die-hard fan!"

"I've been following you ever since you first started posting running videos on Kuaishou and Douyin!"

"I saw you subdue the knife-wielding assailant in the supermarket and yesterday at the golf course!"

"Jiang Shen, you're amazing! You're my idol!"

The girl spoke very quickly, as if she wanted to pour out all her admiration in one breath.

Thank you for your attention and support.

Jiang Tao responded with a smile, his attitude sincere.

He could sense that the girl's enthusiasm was genuine, unlike those of people with ulterior motives.

"Um, Jiang Shen, my name is Bao Weiwei!"

The girl introduced herself and then pointed to a stall not far away:
“Our family rented a stall in this service area to sell some handmade crafts and small souvenirs.”

Jiang Tao looked in the direction she pointed and saw a clean and tidy stall.

The stalls displayed woven pendants, small wooden carvings, cloisonné bracelets, and other products with distinctive local characteristics.

Bao Weiwei looked at Jiang Tao with expectant eyes and a hint of earnestness, and said:
"Jiang Shen, I'm so happy to have met you! I'd like to give you a small gift to express my feelings!"

"However, I don't know what you like. Could you come with me and pick one out? Just as a souvenir!"

Bao Weiwei's tone was very sincere, not just polite, and her eyes also revealed a deep sincerity.

Jiang Tao glanced at the stall, then at the hopeful girl in front of him, and felt a pang of emotion.

Judging from the clothes and shoes Bao Weiwei was wearing, her family probably wasn't particularly wealthy, and making money by setting up a stall at a service area wasn't easy.

"Bao Weiwei, right? Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it, thank you so much."

"But no need for gifts, it's not easy for you to make money by setting up your stall."

"Besides, I'm still traveling, so it's not convenient for me to bring too much stuff."

Jiang Tao politely declined Bao Weiwei's request for a gift, acknowledging that he shouldn't accept something for nothing.

He's not the kind of person who likes to take advantage of small things.

When Bao Weiwei saw Jiang Tao's refusal, a hint of disappointment flashed across her face, but she quickly cheered up again.

She didn't seem discouraged; she blinked and changed her request:

"Hey, Jiang Shen, can I add you on WeChat?"

Bao Weiwei looked at Jiang Tao with hopeful eyes and said:

“I am also a running enthusiast. I have been running for 3 years now. My biggest wish in life is to run a marathon in under 3 hours and become an elite runner.”

"Jiang Shen, you're such a great runner, could I ask you for some running tips sometime?"

Bao Weiwei looked at Jiang Tao with clear and sincere eyes, and her reason for adding him as a friend sounded reasonable.

Faced with such a girl who has dreams and a sincere and humble attitude, Jiang Tao really couldn't refuse her again.

Adding someone on WeChat is nothing to him; it's not a loss. If he can help them fulfill a dream in the future, that would be a good thing.

“Okay.” Jiang Tao smiled and took out his phone: “I only have some personal insights about running, which may not be entirely correct. We can exchange ideas later.”

"That's great! Thank you, Master Jiang!"

Bao Weiwei was overjoyed and quickly took out her own phone. The two added each other as WeChat friends.

After adding each other on WeChat, Bao Weiwei was satisfied and didn't pester them any further. She very sensibly said:

"Jiang Shen, please be careful on your journey! I won't bother you anymore! If I have any questions about running in the future, I'll ask you on WeChat!"

"Okay, no problem. Good luck to you too, and I wish you success in achieving your goal soon."

Jiang Tao smiled and offered a word of encouragement before turning to leave with Jia Guilin, who was waiting nearby.

Seeing this, Bao Weiwei quickly said, "Um, Jiang Shen, could I, could I take a picture with you?"

"Of course, come on, give your phone to Lao Jia and let him take the picture for us."

Jiang Tao did not refuse Bao Weiwei's small request and waved to her with a smile.

"Okay! Thank you, Master Jiang, and thank you, sir. Thank you for your help."

Bao Weiwei unlocked her phone with a delighted expression and handed it to Jia Guilin, who was carrying large and small bags of fruit and dried fruit.

"No need to be so polite."

After taking Bao Weiwei's phone, Jia Guilin pointed the camera at Jiang Tao and Bao Weiwei.

Bao Weiwei looked at Jiang Tao's handsome face and said shyly:

"Jiang Shen, may I...may I put my arm around yours?"

"Uh, okay."

Jiang Tao generously raised his arm.

"Thank you."

After thanking him with a flushed face, Bao Weiwei excitedly hugged Jiang Tao's raised right arm and looked at the phone camera.

Click, click, click~
Jia Guilin pressed the shutter button repeatedly, snapping more than a dozen photos before handing the phone back to Bao Weiwei.

"Thank you, Master Jiang, thank you, Uncle~ You've gone to so much trouble."

Bao Weiwei looked at the photos she had just taken on her phone. Although several of them were "ugly" photos of her with her eyes closed, she couldn't bear to delete them.

"You're welcome. It's fate that we met, and I'm very happy to have met you. I hope we'll meet again someday."

Jiang Tao smiled and waved goodbye to Bao Weiwei, then turned and walked with Jia Guilin toward the parking lot.

This little incident at the B State service area was like a refreshing breeze on a highway journey—brief yet delightful.

When Jiang Tao last came here, he was just an unknown ordinary person.

When he returned a month or two later, he had become a major internet celebrity with over ten million followers.

Back in the car, Jia Guilin started the engine, and the vehicle merged back into the traffic on the Beijing-Kunming Expressway, speeding towards Ping County.

Jiang Tao handed a bottle of Red Bull to Lao Jia, while he opened a pack of cigarettes and lit one for himself.

Looking out the window at the rapidly receding fields and villages, Jiang Tao felt as if he had been transported to another world.

Last year, every time he went home, he would spend 150 yuan to share a car with his fellow villagers. Several people would squeeze into the back seat, making it difficult to even move around.

Now, I sit alone in the spacious back seat of my Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with my own driver.

Life is getting better! (End of Chapter)