Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

Chapter 554 - 262: New Intel: Hail, Spies, and the Nine Fish Painting!

Jiang Tao joked with a smile:

"Don’t worry, I won’t be polite with you guys. How about you help me peel some more sunflower seeds?"

"Haha, you’re really not holding back!"

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

"Sigh! This girl Qiqi, her fate hasn’t been good. How great it would have been if she had met Jiang Tao earlier..."

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

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

She could see that her daughter likely had feelings for Jiang Tao.

These days, whenever Yuan Mengqi chatted with her, no matter what the topic was, it always ended up revolving around Jiang Tao.

Moreover, Zhao Huilan noticed that her daughter smiled more and seemed happier every time she was with Jiang Tao.

For Jiang Tao, who had selflessly helped her and was considered a "life-saving benefactor," Zhao Huilan also felt grateful.

When she looked at Jiang Tao, she couldn’t help but see him through a "filter," finding him good in every way.

Thinking back to the previous son-in-law...

There was no comparison!

Zhao Huilan also wished for a son-in-law as outstanding and kind-hearted as Jiang Tao!

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

Then Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran started bringing dishes to the coffee table one after another.

Steamed Qingjiang fish, braised ribs, sliced pork in hot chili oil, braised pork, tomato braised beef brisket, braised prawns, braised meatballs, soup dumplings.

There was also a pot of chicken stew with mushrooms and sauerkraut pork simmering on a hot pot.

All ten dishes were common home-cooked dishes seen in small restaurants, but they were carefully prepared by Yuan Mengqi’s family.

Since he was driving, Jiang Tao decided not to drink alcohol tonight. He had bought some fruit juice from the supermarket.

Once the dishes were served, everyone sat around the coffee table.

For the first drink, Yuan Mengqi suggested they all have a toast together to welcome Jiang Tao.

The family, of course, had no objections, and everyone raised their glasses of fruit juice to clink with Jiang Tao’s.

After the first drink, the dinner officially began.

"These braised ribs are fragrant but not greasy, tender but not overcooked, impressive skill."

"The tomato braised beef brisket is also excellent, chewy yet not dry."

"The meatballs are great too..."

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

"Jiang Tao, have some fish."

"Xiao Jiang..."

The whole Yuan Mengqi family warmly invited Jiang Tao to try this and that.

Jiang Tao turned into a gourmet critic tonight, giving comments on each of the ten dishes made by Yuan Mengjie.

To be honest, this kid Yuan Mengjie really has some talent in culinary skills.

The ten dishes had great color, aroma, and taste, not inferior to those made by five-star hotel chefs!

Yuan Mengjie’s culinary skills, combined with his own {Delicious Claypot}.

The combination is unbeatable, how can it not be popular!

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

By then, just lightly tossing the {Monopoly Dice}!

Making a few small targets in a year would be a breeze, wouldn’t it?

The meal lasted from a little after 7 in the evening until it ended around 8.

After eating and drinking to satisfaction, the entire Yuan Mengqi family stayed to chat with Jiang Tao and nibbled on more sunflower seeds.

When Yuan Mengqi handed a handful of peeled sunflower seeds to Jiang Tao, Old Jiang was a bit dumbfounded.

He had just said it casually as a joke, and she took it seriously!

By 9 in the evening, Jiang Tao felt it was about time and decided to bid farewell and head home.

The entire Yuan Mengqi family went out to see him off.

They only turned to return home once the taillights of his G-class Mercedes disappeared into the night.

"This kid Jiang Tao has really good character, and he’s been a great help to our family."

"Qiqi, Xiao Jie, Ranran, you three should get along well with him in the future."

"Although your mom may not be very capable in her life, I’ve never misjudged anyone. Following him, he definitely won’t treat you poorly."

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

Yuan Mengjie laughed and said: "Mom! There’s no need for you to say it, the great help Jiang has given to our family I’ll never forget in my lifetime, as long as Jiang doesn’t fire me, I’m sticking with him for life!"

"Me too, I’ve set my mind on Jiang Tao for life."

Yuan Mengqi made a concise statement, straight from her heart.

In her heart, Jiang Tao is not only their family’s benefactor but also her Bo Le.

"Mmm mmm, Auntie, rest assured, I’ll definitely do well!"

"Brother Jiang offers us such great conditions, where else would we find such a good job if we left him!"

Lin Ranran also happily agreed; she had never earned such a high salary before in her career.

...

Jiang Tao got back to his home in the West City Hua Fu District around 9:30 at night.

He had a video call with Xu Li for more than an hour and then browsed his phone for over an hour before going to shower.

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

Sitting on the living room sofa, he lit a cigarette.

Jiang Tao gently rubbed the River Stone bracelet on his left wrist with his right hand.

"Brother Shitou, let’s give it some power today, it’s been a week since we refreshed any valuable intel."

"Come on, you can do it!"

After making his request to the "River Stone," he opened the Daily Intelligence System to check the intel refreshed today.

[Today’s Intel 01]:

You had contact with Yu Shuai, the owner of the Veteran Farm, yesterday and obtained related intel—

The small-scale hailstorm at 3 p.m. tomorrow will cause significant losses to the farm.

By giving a timely reminder, the fruits on the trees can be harvested in advance to reduce the damage.

Afterward, you can earn Yu Shuai’s gratitude and sincere friendship.

...

"Small-scale hailstorm?"

Seeing the first intel refreshed today, Jiang Tao thought with a mix of amusement and helplessness.

Is the sky targeting Yu Shuai accurately?

If I remind him, will the sky blame me?

"Never mind, I’ll still remind Old Yu, whether he believes it or not is up to him."

After reading the first piece of intel, Jiang Tao quickly had a plan, then he moved on to the second piece.

[Today’s Intel 02]:

You had contact with Jiang Shuisheng yesterday and obtained relevant intel—

Jiang Shuisheng’s ex-wife and daughter have both been developed into spies by their current husband, working together to steal national intelligence.

Reporting the spies can earn a cash reward of 1.5 million!

...

"Wow, a whole family of spies? A 1.5 million bonus!"

Seeing the second intel today, Jiang Tao felt a mix of surprise and amusement.

Regarding reporting spies, Jiang Tao obviously wouldn’t show any mercy just because the person is someone he knows.

"Finally, after more than a week, a valuable piece of intel surfaces again."

"Tomorrow, I should first inquire about Uncle Shuisheng’s ex-wife and daughter, where are they now, what they’re up to."

"There’s no reason not to earn the 1.5 million handed to me!"

With a plan in mind, Jiang Tao moved on to the last piece of intel for the day.

[Today’s Intel 03]:

You were a guest at Yuan Mengqi’s home yesterday and obtained relevant intel—

The Nine Fish Painting hanging on the west wall of Yuan Mengqi’s living room is a special item.

Once you obtain its ownership, you can bind and activate it!

...

"Nine Fish Painting, a special item?"

Upon seeing the final piece of intel, Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up.

He immediately thought of the Nine Fish Painting hanging on the wall at Yuan Mengqi’s house.

"This painting shouldn’t be hard to get hold of."

That Nine Fish Painting hanging on the wall at Yuan Mengqi’s place is just a painting meant for appreciation.

However, in Jiang Tao’s hands, it can be activated with special attributes and become a special item.

Therefore, securing that painting is a must for Jiang Tao.

"I just wonder what attributes a painting can activate?"

Even though the painting is not yet his, Jiang Tao is already looking forward to the special attributes that the Nine Fish Painting might have.

Of course, he’s more concerned about whether the Nine Fish Painting can bring him increased profits.

After refreshing the three pieces of intel, Jiang Tao closed the system panel and headed towards the bedroom.

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

Based on his personal experience during this time, the effects of both are almost indistinguishable.

They both provide him with a full night of high-quality sleep.