The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Lingyun returned under a sky full of stars, gently pushed open the door of his duplex mansion, only to be greeted by complete silence.

The motion-sensor light in the entryway turned on silently, casting a long, slender shadow on the marble floor.

The scent of Leilei's perfume still lingered in the air, but tonight, the fragrance lacked warmth.

"This girl really did go back to her parents' home."

Ling Yun chuckled softly, the pitiful image of Lei Lei being "tortured" by her parents flashing through his mind.

With the Olympics just around the corner, Leilei, as one of the choreographers for the university's performance team, needs to devote herself wholeheartedly to training and logistical support.

If she still lived here, things would definitely escalate into a fight, and then she...

Thinking of this, Ling Yun stroked his chin, revealing a smile that seemed to possess both lust and soul.

Leilei already called this evening to tell me that I wouldn't be staying here tonight.

Upon entering the living room, Ling Yun surveyed the house before going upstairs to take a shower and rest.

When he opened his eyes again, it was the next morning.

The next moment, he reached for his phone on the bedside table and glanced at it.

Just after nine o'clock, the screen showed eight or nine unread text messages.

He sat up halfway, leaned against the custom-made leather headboard, and opened his phone to check.

The earliest text message came from General Manager Xie of China Aviation Oil, sent just after 6:00 PM.

"Everything went smoothly. The New York Mercantile Exchange has completed the settlement. Once the Hong Kong Island branch completes its settlement, all funds will be transferred back to the mainland. It is estimated that this will take four days."

Ling Yun smiled slightly, and his fingertips flicked out a reply.

"Received. Zhang and I will go to the company later to discuss this further."

The next two text messages were from Mom and Leilei respectively, and their contents were surprisingly identical.

They all reminded him to eat breakfast, and Leilei even emphasized it.

She bought a lot of things yesterday evening, filling the double-door refrigerator to the brim with everything from milk and bread to fruits and drinks.

"It feels really good to have a beautiful woman care about you."

Ling Yun muttered a couple of words in a low voice.

He quickly replied to their text messages and continued to check the rest of the information.

Li Wen, who had disappeared for two or three days, finally reappeared and sent two text messages.

"There are two things. As you expected, Goldman Sachs' Shanghai branch did indeed contact me. It was a senior manager from the human resources department."

"They said on the phone they wanted to poach me to work for Goldman Sachs in Shanghai, and I refused on the spot. These guys definitely have ulterior motives; you'd better watch out!"

Ling Yun's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Damn! These bastards are as shameless and shameless as ever."

He snorted coldly, then opened the second text message, the contents of which made him frown even more.

"The second thing is that my mom called. They know about your sudden wealth and expressed deep regret, hoping you can forgive them."

"I know exactly what they're up to. If they call you, no matter what they say, just ignore them. I'm utterly disappointed in them!"

Upon seeing this, Ling Yun couldn't help but feel a warm current flowing through his heart.

He was certainly not moved by Li Wen's parents' so-called sudden repentance, but by Li Wen's concern after the breakup.

I am also glad that she finally saw the ugly faces of her parents.

After a moment's thought, Ling Yun quickly replied with a short message.

"Thank you for reminding me, Wenwen. Please remember, whatever Goldman Sachs can give you, I can give you even more. Don't believe the empty promises Goldman Sachs makes."

"But what I can give you doesn't include your parents. To me, they're just strangers; they have no impact on me whatsoever."

After replying to Li Wen, Ling Yun continued browsing other newsletters.

Zhou Hua and the others sent messages filled with excitement, they were practically flying with joy.

There was a message from Mr. Kong, subtly expressing his congratulations.

He was told to be at the AVIC headquarters by 2 p.m. that there was something very important to discuss.

Ling Yun knew perfectly well what this matter was.

Needless to say, it's about signing a cooperation agreement.

The last two messages came from Yanzi and Da Meiyuan, respectively.

"Yunzi, could you rent my Ferrari 599GTB and G-Class to take some photos? I had a sudden inspiration last night—I want to plan a Beauty and the Beast column!"

"The 'beauties' are several popular female celebrities in the entertainment industry, and the 'beasts' aren't male models, but rather your two luxury cars. This column is sure to be very interesting!"

Looking at this text message, Ling Yun could almost picture Yanzi beaming with joy.

Yanzi works as an editor at a famous fashion magazine. Her position is somewhere in between, and she's in the middle of a phase where she's desperately trying to climb the ladder.

Ling Yun agreed to her request without hesitation.

"Of course, no problem, Yanzi. I'll waive the rent; you can keep the money to buy some nice clothes!"

"My requirements are simple: don't damage the vehicle, and don't reveal the license plate number."

After sending the message, he then opened Da Meiyuan's text message.

"Lingyun, when are you free to have a meal together? I have some things I'd like to discuss with you in person."

Upon seeing this message, Ling Yun was stunned for a moment.

Why would such a stunningly beautiful woman suddenly invite me to dinner? Could it be something urgent?

"I've been very busy lately, so the only time we can meet is at home in the evenings. How about you come over after 9 pm tonight? I happen to be free tonight."

After sending the text message, Ling Yun got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

Fifteen minutes later, he changed into a decent casual outfit, and while talking to Yanzi on the phone, he walked into the restaurant to prepare for breakfast.

"I'll go see the editor-in-chief later to discuss the Beauty and the Beast topic. There's no problem getting it approved."

On the other end of the phone, Yanzi's voice was so excited it almost overflowed the receiver.

"I'll call you as soon as I confirm the shooting time. I'll film the whole thing and will absolutely not damage your car."

"No problem, just call me when you need the car."

Lingyun smiled and nodded, then took out the milk and bread that Leilei had bought, preparing to eat breakfast.

They chatted for a few more minutes before ending the call.

He had just poured the milk into a glass when his phone rang again; it was an unfamiliar landline number from Beijing.

Ling Yun glanced at the caller ID and casually answered the phone.

"Hello, who is this?"

The next moment, a capable female voice came through the receiver.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Ling Yun?"

"I am Ling Yun. And you are?"

"Good morning, Mr. Ling Yun. I am Su Yue, Vice President of Goldman Sachs' Beijing Representative Office. It's a pleasure to speak with you."

The woman's voice softened instantly by eight octaves.

Goldman Sachs again? They're like a persistent ghost!

Ling Yun frowned and gave a soft snort.

"Hello, Ms. Su, what brings you here?"

"If you're still inviting me to join Goldman Sachs, you'd better not bother. I'm not interested in wasting my breath."

Su Yue was stunned for a second or two by the retort, and hurriedly explained.

"Well, Mr. Lingyun, Mr. Anthony, the CEO of Goldman Sachs' Shanghai branch, would like to meet with you and get to know you. Would you consider it?"

"Anthony just arrived in Beijing last night and is currently at the Financial Street representative office. The first thing he did upon arrival was to have me contact you, which shows how much he values ​​you!"

"If you'd like to meet, we can send a car to pick you up, or we can arrange another meeting place; you can choose the time and place."

Ling Yun slowly took a bite of bread, chewing for a moment before responding.

"Since Mr. Anthony has come to the capital and specifically asked to see me, there's no harm in meeting him. I happen to have some things to clarify with your boss."

"But I need to check my schedule to determine the specific time and place for the meeting. I'll call you back later."

"Great! We'll wait for your call!"

Su Yue couldn't hide her joy.

"Okay, see you later."

Ling Yun hung up the phone, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

After sitting in his chair and thinking for a moment, he casually dialed Mr. Kong's cell phone.

"Mr. Kong, Goldman Sachs' Shanghai CEO, Anthony, is in Beijing. He just had the deputy general manager of the Beijing representative office call me, wanting to arrange a meeting!"

Ling Yun got straight to the point.

"I know exactly what that damn foreigner is up to. He wants to poach me from Goldman Sachs, pay me a high salary to develop me into a useless person, and then kick me to the curb."

"I'm planning to meet this guy. This is a perfect opportunity that's come knocking on my door. I can use it to spread some false information and mislead Goldman Sachs into making a wrong judgment..."

Next, he briefly explained the operational approach.

Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Kong on the other end of the phone burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, you're such a sly fox! You've even managed to outmaneuver Goldman Sachs, a name renowned in the international financial markets. It's hilarious!"