Weird Cards: I've Become a Ghost

Actually, there's something I've always wanted to ask you.

After returning to reality from Cai Peizhu's dream, Xiao He, who was walking out of the shadows of the hotel, heard the voice of the shadow clone behind him.

Upon hearing this, he paused for a moment, then turned around to look at the other person.

"What's the problem?"

"Why didn't you go directly to Cai Guangjin of the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce, instead of going through all this trouble to find a partner among his four children?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao He remained silent for a moment before staring at the shadow clone and expressing his thoughts.

"I've thought about this problem before, but... he's getting old."

Cai Guangjin is over seventy years old this year, which is considered quite old in the eyes of most people.

Of course, for some wealthy people, this age is not actually too old.

After all, having substantial assets also means having many ways to prolong one's life.

However, Xiao He didn't care much about the other person's age. The "old" he referred to wasn't just the other person's age, but rather their "vision" and "ambition" that grew older with age.

Some people become more shrewd with age, while others become increasingly confused.

In Xiao He's investigation, Cai Guangjin clearly belonged to the latter category.

Of course, the other person only became confused after getting old; before he was over seventy, he was quite shrewd.

As for ambition, it goes without saying that as people get older, they always think about "retiring from the business." Perhaps when Xiao He approached the other party, the only response he received was two words: rejection.

As for vision, it goes without saying that the reason why Cai Guangjin's Guangjin Chamber of Commerce could only become a medium-sized chamber of commerce and could only conduct business across more than a dozen cities was related to its limited vision.

Of course, it could also be said to be related to ability.

Although Cai Guangjin's abilities are undeniable, what Xiao He wanted was not just a business association that had exhausted its potential, but one that still held great promise.

Cai Guangjin's "potential" has clearly been exhausted; to describe him in four words, one would say he has run out of ideas.

His business acumen is clearly outdated.

It is precisely for this reason that, adhering to the truth that the younger generation surpasses the older generation, Xiao He chose to find his target among Cai Guangjin's four children.

After all, in his view, "youth" means vitality.

"Of course, more importantly, while cooperating with Cai Guangjin is certainly much more convenient, there are too many people involved behind him."

Xiao He sighed softly and continued to express his thoughts, "The power struggles are fierce and the conflicts of interest are obvious. If we cooperate with him, we will inevitably be drawn into these power struggles."

"Compared to Cai Guangjin, his four children have relatively fewer powerful connections behind them, at least relatively small at present."

At this point, Xiao He also explained why he did not choose Cai Guangjin's two sons, Cai Zhiguang and Cai Zhiyao.

"Their sharpness is too much. Anyone with eyes can see that the two of them are openly and secretly fighting each other. Moreover, the future successor of Guangjin Chamber of Commerce will probably only be one of the two of them. Many people are already watching them. If I suddenly interfere, it will easily attract attention."

"That's why I set my sights on the third son, Cai Zhiyao. I originally thought he would be someone who hid his ambitions very well, but I didn't expect..."

At this point, Xiao He shook his head and chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"It turns out that the truly ambitious one is Tsai Pei-chu."

Hearing this, the shadow clone smiled slightly and asked, "But...didn't we start out with money? That woman named Cai Peizhu doesn't seem to have much money."

Upon hearing this, a strange smile appeared on Xiao He's face.

"That's not necessarily true."

......

The evening of the second day.

After another busy day, Cai Peizhu went to bed early.

And tonight, she finally didn't have to wait until 1 a.m. to "wait for someone".

Moreover, judging from the other party's intentions and the fact that they didn't leave any means of contacting me, it seems that this strange force I joined can only contact me from above, and I cannot contact them myself.

"They're really cautious."

With this thought in mind, Cai Peizhu, who was exhausted both mentally and physically, soon fell asleep.

However, when she opened her eyes again and looked at the familiar scene shrouded in mist, her expression froze.

Why did they come after me again so quickly?

If that's the case, why didn't you say hello to her last night?

Just as Cai Peizhu was wondering, Fred's figure slowly emerged from the mist. However, before she could ask any questions, he revealed the purpose of the meeting.

"What? You want money?"

Cai Peizhu stared at Fred in astonishment, a feeling of disbelief welling up inside her.

She never expected that before their cooperation had even officially begun, and before he had helped her accomplish anything, he would start asking her for money.

Isn't this equivalent to having to pay before even seeing the goods?

However, after calming down and weighing the pros and cons, Tsai Pei-chu finally compromised.

Because she understands very well that she chose this path herself.

Of course, this road also appeared out of nowhere.

With this in mind, Cai Peizhu put her thoughts aside. As the surrounding mist gradually dissipated, she slowly woke up from her bed and began to think.

She didn't have that much money on hand, and even if the money arrived, she couldn't keep it; she had to spend it on charity immediately, otherwise everything she had done before would be in vain.

So she immediately thought of her other partner, Bud, who was a wealthy man.

However, she did not contact Bard immediately, but closed her eyes again and lay quietly on the bed.

These things can't be rushed.

Besides, it's so late at night; even if the funds were obtained, they wouldn't arrive in the account so quickly.

However, when she thought about the amount the other party had asked for, Cai Peizhu immediately felt a pang of heartache.

According to her agreement with Bud, before she obtained the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce, this money was considered an investment, and once the investment was "successful," it would have to be repaid in the future.

the next day.

In a luxurious office, a man dressed in designer brands received a phone call and immediately waved for his subordinate who was reporting to him to leave.

He only put the phone to his ear after he was the only one left in the office.

"Hello, it's me. What do you want?"

However, upon hearing the request on the other end of the phone, his brow furrowed slightly.

"You need money? Didn't we say last time that we wouldn't need any expenses for the foreseeable future?"

His voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

After all, all the money in his account was tied up in one project, and he simply couldn't make any more money.

If he had mentioned it beforehand during that meeting, he wouldn't have stopped the project.

And this man was none other than Cai Peizhu's partner, Ba De.

Bud is a wealthy businessman with some fame in the business world of Golden Toad City, but in the eyes of his peers, he is only recognized as a nouveau riche.

This luxurious office seems to showcase his nouveau riche lifestyle.

The office was decorated in a luxurious and exquisite style, with many valuable oil paintings hanging on the walls.

A luxurious leather sofa was placed next to the desk, paired with an expensive wooden coffee table. The gold decorations and exquisite carvings on the table seemed to give the office a noble and dignified feel.

Behind the desk, behind Bud, was a huge floor-to-ceiling window. At that moment, sunlight was streaming in through the window, illuminating the entire office and also highlighting the expensive designer clothes Bud was wearing.

Under the sunlight, this man, who exuded an aura of wealth from head to toe, had his thick black hair neatly combed. Above his high nose, however, he wore a pair of finely crafted gold-rimmed glasses, which seemed out of place with the temperament of a "nouveau riche".

Moreover, judging from Bud's bright, intelligent eyes, it's not hard to see that he is not actually a nouveau riche.

Bud came from an ordinary family and used to be an insignificant small merchant.

However, like Cai Guangjin of the Guangjin Chamber of Commerce, he also accumulated considerable wealth through a series of successful investments and business transactions, thanks to his outstanding business acumen and decision-making ability.

As a result, he gradually made a name for himself in the business world of Jinchan City and became a well-known wealthy businessman.

However, what Bud felt was unfair was that he and Cai Guangjin were both self-made, so why was he considered a nouveau riche, while Cai Guangjin was a successful entrepreneur praised by everyone?

Is it simply because Cai Guangjin's ancestors were once prosperous, but by his generation it can only be considered a decline in family fortune?

So, is it true that someone like Bard, whose ancestors were ordinary people for generations, can only be a nouveau riche?

Although Bard had long understood that everyone has their own "circle," and a fallen nobleman is still a nobleman after all.

But he always felt like there was a thorn in his heart.

That's why he agreed when Cai Peizhu approached him seeking cooperation.

Of course, as a businessman, one cannot act impulsively.

The reason that drove him to cooperate with Cai Peizhu was that he clearly realized that if the cooperation with Cai Peizhu was successful, it would take his business empire to the next level.

Although collaborating with Tsai Pei-chu was a risk for him, Bud was unwilling to miss the opportunity, as he wanted to pave a new path for his business empire.

At this point, Bard also snapped out of his past memories.

He took a deep breath, took off his glasses, gently rubbed his temples, and pondered his next decision.

However, after a brief hesitation, he gritted his teeth and finally agreed to Cai Peizhu's request.

Just like his own journey from a small-time vendor to his current success.

Budd understands that risk and opportunity are the eternal companions of the business world.

Since Cai Peizhu said on the phone that this funding is the start-up capital for the plan, then it means that now is the best time.

With this in mind, he turned to look at the city outside the window, gazing at the towering buildings in the distance, his thoughts soaring, and his heart filled with determination.

He is determined to rebuild his business empire and will never allow himself to become a prisoner of failure.

After hanging up the phone, in order to ensure that the funds needed by Cai Peizhu could be received smoothly, Bud immediately dialed the "finance" number.

As a businessman, how could he not understand the principle of not putting all his eggs in one basket?

However, the "eggs" in the basket he's now contacting are somewhat shady.

......

a few days later.

Bader's "eggs" were successfully transferred to Tsai Pei-chu's "basket".

That very night, just as she had expected, Cai Peizhu met the guy named Fred.

Therefore, Cai Peizhu knew in her heart that the reason why the other party was so at ease must be that they had already sent someone to secretly monitor her, and her every move was being carried out under the other party's watchful eye.

However, just as Tsai Pei-chu was about to ask the other party how they planned to handle the "eggs," the other party spoke first.

"You did a great job on this mission. The higher-ups are very satisfied and have prepared a gift for you."

Tsai Pei-chu: "?"

You haven't even accepted the "eggs," yet you're already giving a return gift?

Is this Silent Valley faction really that strange?

Just as Cai Peizhu was having a hard time processing what was happening, a strange creature quietly appeared before her eyes.

This was a creature that Cai Peizhu had never seen before, exuding a chilling aura.

Its entire body was pitch black, resembling a shadow in the night. It looked like an octopus, but it only had two long, soft tentacles. However, upon closer inspection, these two tentacles resembled the antennae of a spider.

At the tip of each tentacle is an eye the size of a fist, filled with concentric rings of patterns, as intricate and dazzling as a maze.

When Cai Peizhu's eyes were fixed on the strange eyes on the tentacles, she suddenly felt as if there was a force within them that seemed to be pulling at her soul like a whirlpool.

Fortunately, Cai Peizhu came to her senses in the next second, and she couldn't help but feel awe for this creature, but at the same time, she felt an irrepressible curiosity.

Because she knew very well what kind of being this creature was.

"This is strange."

At that moment, Fred's voice slowly rang out.

"Ability is about captivating people; it should be of help to you."

Fred's voice was low and heavy. He paused for a moment, then continued, "But you should understand that the supernatural is a double-edged sword. Its power may allow you to achieve your goals, but it will also impose a heavy price on you."

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu's expression changed slightly.

She naturally understood what the other person meant.

As far as she knew, ordinary people had to pay a price to use strange abilities.

At this point, Fred revealed the price for using this strange ability.

"If you want it to help you, you need to feed your eyes in exchange."

Upon hearing this, Cai Peizhu's expression froze for a moment.

Feeding eyes?

Does that mean it can only be used twice?

Besides, she wasn't willing to give up her eyes.

Fortunately, Fred added a comment at that moment.

"Of course, it doesn't necessarily have to be your eyes."

Tsai Pei-chu: ......