Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

Chapter 542 - 256: Outlaw Zhang San and the [Act of Courage] Special Mission! _2

In those super metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, this salary might not be much, just the bottom of society.

But in a twenty-eighth-tier small county like Ping County, where the average salary is only about 2,000 yuan, this income definitely falls into the high-income group.

Moreover, Ji Wei is considered one of the more successful among Jiang Tao’s classmates.

He has a house in the county, a car, a wife who’s fairly good looking, and a son who’s doing well in school.

The family of three lives in the small town, carefree and quite happy.

If it weren’t for my incredible luck in obtaining the ’Daily Intelligence System’,

I wouldn’t be doing nearly as well as Ji Wei.

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all, this is part of my job."

In the presence of others, Ji Wei is polite yet respectful to Jiang Tao.

Only when the two of them are alone does he feel more relaxed.

"Xiao Jie, Mr. Jiang is Ms. Bai’s honored guest. You must ensure Mr. Jiang gets home safely."

Nanny Wang, though curious about the relationship between Jiang Tao and Ji Wei, refrained from asking too much, merely giving him a routine reminder.

Working as a nanny in Bai Yulan’s home, besides being crafty, one also needs to be observant.

"Alright, Sister Wang, I will surely ensure Mr. Jiang gets home safely."

Ji Wei agreed cheerfully, giving Nanny Wang a somewhat flattering look.

Nanny Wang had been around longer than him and had a closer relationship with Bai Yulan, often handling Bai Yulan’s arrangements for him.

Maintaining a good relationship with Nanny Wang was quite necessary.

"Alright, I’m leaving now, Nanny Wang. Goodbye, let’s go, Old Ji."

After greeting Nanny Wang, Jiang Tao called Ji Wei to head out together.

Once outside, they both got into the Maybach that Ji Wei drove over.

Ji Wei had been to Jiang Tao’s place quite a bit these days, familiar enough to reach Jiang Tao’s apartment building in less than ten minutes.

"Thanks man, it’s pretty late. I won’t invite you upstairs."

When the car came to a stop, Jiang Tao glanced at the Green Water Ghost watch on his wrist. It was already past 10 p.m., indeed quite late.

Ji Wei smiled, "Alright, we should organize a reunion with our old classmates sometime."

"Yeah, maybe sometime."

Jiang Tao casually said, to those old classmates he hadn’t seen in over a decade, meeting again was less appealing than reminiscing,

"Take care."

Waving farewell to Ji Wei, Jiang Tao got out of the car and headed straight for the entrance to the building.

In the car, Ji Wei watched as Jiang Tao’s figure disappeared before he started the car again and drove towards the exit of the apartment complex.

"The relationship between Jiang Tao and Sister Bai is certainly not simple. This guy is someone important now, better maintain more interactions in the future."

"Perhaps it’s destiny that our old classmates reunite to give me a hint?"

Driving along, Ji Wei contemplated how to foster a good relationship with Jiang Tao in the future.

Times have changed.

Who would’ve thought that the poor rural boy from the class back then would now be connected to Sister Bai?

...

When Jiang Tao took the elevator back home, it was already 10:30 p.m.

After a quick freshening up, he video-called Xu Li, and the couple chatted for over an hour before ending the call.

After the video call ended, Jiang Tao glanced at the time on his phone, it was already 11:45 p.m.

"In another 15 minutes, the new intelligence will refresh. Better wait a bit!"

Jiang Tao then started scrolling through his social media feed, focusing on the information posted by Zhang Bo and Li Ming.

Time quickly reached midnight, a new day, and a new intelligence report refreshed on schedule.

[Today’s Intelligence 01]:

You had contact with Lin Ranran yesterday and gained relevant intelligence—

Lin Ranran’s father, Lin Wei, will be detained for gambling for the 10th time tonight.

...

"Detained for the 10th time? Lin Ranran’s got a hardcore gambling dad!"

Seeing today’s first piece of information, Jiang Tao felt both speechless and a bit sympathetic towards that girl Lin Ranran.

Despite the misfortunes she faced in Yuan Mengjie’s family, she remained loyal, which speaks volumes of her character.

That’s one of the reasons why Jiang Tao was willing to bring her under his wing.

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Tao still texted Lin Ranran, advising her to remind her dad about the gambling crackdown tonight.

Whether she reads it, believes it, or whether her dad believes it, that’s up to them.

Once he finished texting Lin Ranran, Jiang Tao focused his mind and continued to refresh for today’s second intelligence.

[Today’s Intelligence 02]:

You had contact with Wang Yuanxiang yesterday and gained relevant intelligence—

Wang Yuanxiang’s husband is using her earnings to support a mistress outside.

Timely warning can help Wang Yuanxiang minimize her losses and increase her good impression of you, gaining her friendship.

...

"Wang Yuanxiang? Could it be the Nanny Wang from Bai Yulan’s house?"

Seeing today’s second intelligence, Jiang Tao was also a bit speechless.

He focused his mind on the name "Wang Yuanxiang."

Sure enough!

The image of the kind-hearted Nanny Wang from Bai Yulan’s home instantly appeared in his mind.

"Isn’t Nanny Wang at least in her 50s? Her husband..."

Seeing the intelligence about Nanny Wang, Jiang Tao too was somewhat speechless.

He did want to help Nanny Wang, but it was very late, and he didn’t have her contact information.

He would have to remind her when there’s an opportunity to meet again in the future.

After reading the second piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao focused his mind and continued to review today’s last piece of intelligence.

[Today’s Intelligence 03]:

You had contact with Ji Wei yesterday and gained relevant intelligence—

Ji Wei’s neighbor Zhang San is a fugitive who has been on the run for years.

Zhang San is planning to take a taxi to the train station and head south by train in half an hour.

Assisting in capturing Zhang San can earn a 500,000 yuan bounty.

[Note:] Zhang San was a Shaolin Temple Martial Monk in his youth, possesses strong counter-surveillance capabilities, and high combat effectiveness.

He also carries a controlled blade; caution is needed during the capture to prevent casualties!

...

"Another fugitive? And this time the bounty is as high as 500,000!"

Seeing today’s final piece of information, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up and his heart lifted with joy.

This is like a walking 500,000 yuan!

Even if not for justice, for the money’s sake, Jiang Tao had to call the police to catch him.

However...

Reading the blood-red note at the end of the intelligence made Jiang Tao hesitate.

The last time he called the police for a fugitive, there was no such note attached.

This Zhang San is clearly much more dangerous than the last one.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, a sapphire System light screen automatically popped up, displaying a new task prompt.

[Congratulations on triggering the special task [Bravery for a Just Cause]!]

[Task Name]: Bravery for a Just Cause.

[Task Content]: Assist Ping County Public Security Bureau in capturing Zhang San.

[Task Reward]: Additional cash reward of 1 million yuan, Constitution +3, Charm Value +3.

Salary Card balance +50,000, Filial Piety Card balance +50,000, Storage Slot +2!

"Bravery for a Just Cause?"

Seeing the content and generous rewards on the task panel, Jiang Tao was instantly tempted!

"I currently have 126 Constitution points, surpassing the human limit by 26 points."

"Plus, I have System Level Free Fighting."

"I should be able to easily handle a small-time crook like Zhang San, right?"

Estimating his skills and combat power, Jiang Tao didn’t hesitate to accept the task!

With System Level Free Fighting, and a 126 Constitution point boost, if he can’t even capture a small-time crook like Zhang San...

he might as well bash his head on a block of tofu!

"Should I call the police first, then rush over from home to support?"

"No, what if the police station doesn’t agree to my involvement in the operation?"

"Then my task of bravery for a just cause would be for nothing!"

"How about I capture him first and then notify them?"

"Although this might be considered overstepping my bounds, I’m doing a good deed, should be no issue for me?"

After pondering for a few minutes, Jiang Tao decided to go capture Zhang San himself first.