CIATB Chapter 155 I owe you a favor!
Chapter 155 I owe you a favor!
The voice on the other end of the phone was calm, concise, and filled with an unquestionable sense of command.
Qin Xiao hung up the phone.
He looked at Zhang Yan, the carefree smile on his face completely gone.
Instead, a complex expression emerged, a mixture of awe, gratitude, and a hint of lingering fear.
He knew what an enormous favor he had made in that phone call.
"Stardust Steel" is a top military secret.
Its value is immeasurable in monetary terms.
He used his status and his father's power to forcibly take a piece, and the pressure and questioning he would face afterward would be absolutely tsunami-level.
But he doesn't regret it.
They even felt that they had made a huge profit from this deal.
He knew very well that what could get Zhang Yan to speak was far more important than a piece of "Stardust Steel".
Moreover, Zhang Yan's demonstrated strength and unfathomable background make him worth the gamble.
Qin Xiao took a deep breath, stood up, and solemnly bowed to Zhang Yan.
"Brother Yan, the matter is settled."
"The item will be delivered to you within three days."
His action left Nie Xiaorou, who was standing next to him, completely stunned.
This is the Qin family's "mad dog"!
In the circles of Beijing, he's a figure who can do whatever he wants.
At this moment, she actually performed such a grand gesture of respect to her brother-in-law?
Nie Xiaorou felt that her worldview had been refreshed once again.
Zhang Yan sat in the chair, accepting the bow with composure.
He picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
The tea was warm and had a sweet and mellow taste.
He put down his teacup, raised his eyes, and looked at Qin Xiao. For the first time, a serious look appeared in his clear eyes.
I owe you a favor.
Six simple words, devoid of any emotion.
But to Qin Xiao's ears, it was no less than heavenly music!
He was so excited that his face turned slightly red!
A favor!
A favor from Zhang Yan!
If these six words were to get out in the capital's social circles, they would be enough to drive any top family crazy!
This means that one day in the future, when the Qin family encounters an insurmountable catastrophe, he can ask this unfathomable man for help!
This is equivalent to giving the entire Qin family a protective talisman that can withstand any storm!
Worth it!
It was totally worth it!
Qin Xiao was so excited that his body trembled slightly.
He suppressed his inner elation and forced back that signature, roguish smile onto his face.
"Brother Yan, you're being too polite."
"We're practically family."
He paused, rubbed his hands together, and a sly glint flashed in his sharp eyes.
"However..."
"Since you've put it that way, it would be rude of me to be any more polite."
He chuckled, his gaze casually glancing out the window towards the parking lot.
"Brother Yan, I've heard about what you did in Jinghai City a long time ago."
"That flying 'motorcycle' by the door, is that yours?"
Nie Xiaorou's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.
Cheng Ying, has he been exposed?
She looked at Zhang Yan with some nervousness.
Zhang Yan's face, however, remained calm and composed.
He nodded.
"Um."
One word: admission.
Qin Xiao's eyes instantly shone like two 1,000-watt light bulbs!
He was just asking tentatively.
I can't believe it, it's actually true!
He is a complete mechanical fanatic, especially obsessed with all kinds of high-performance vehicles.
When he first saw that blurry, fleeting surveillance video of "Chengying" in the suburbs of Jinghai City through special channels...
He was completely captivated by the creation, which was full of futuristic technology and violent aesthetics!
That silent suspension, that speed at which it tears through the air, that bizarre form that defies all the laws of physics!
It's simply the ultimate toy that every man dreams of!
He used all his connections to investigate the origin of the car, but to no avail.
It was as if it appeared out of thin air and disappeared just as suddenly, like a ghost.
Until today, he met Zhang Yan.
He then vaguely formed a bold, yet perfectly reasonable, guess.
Now, this guess has been confirmed.
Qin Xiao felt his heart pounding wildly.
He couldn't hold back any longer; his drooling expression made him look like a child who had just seen candy.
"Brother Yan...look..."
He rubbed his hands together and approached with a fawning expression.
"Um... are you selling this car?"
"Not for sale," Zhang Yan replied crisply.
"No way!" Qin Xiao's face instantly fell. "The price is negotiable! I'll trade you all the limited edition Paganis and Koenigseggs in my garage, okay?"
张…
"no."
Qin Xiao was so anxious that he almost clung to Zhang Yan's leg and cried.
"Brother Yan, please have mercy and grant me this small wish!"
"I've always dreamed of owning a car like this!"
Seeing his pathetic state, Zhang Yan shook his head with amusement.
He thought for a moment, then spoke.
"Changing is impossible."
"However, I can make another one for you."
Qin Xiao's mournful face froze instantly.
The next second, an immense, unbelievable ecstasy completely overwhelmed him!
"Make...make one?!" he stammered, thinking he had misheard.
"Okay." Zhang Yan nodded. "You'll have to provide the materials yourself."
"No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Qin Xiao was so excited that he almost kowtowed to Zhang Yan on the spot.
Forget about materials, he'd be willing to give up his life!
"Brother Yan! You're like my own brother!"
He grabbed Zhang Yan's hand, so excited he didn't know what to say.
Zhang Yan withdrew his hand in disgust.
He glanced at the cold dishes on the table and said to Nie Xiaorou beside him.
"Eat up, then go home."
He thought for a moment, then added something to Qin Xiao.
"The cost of materials will be waived."
"That thing doesn't cost much."
After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating by himself.
Qin Xiao stood there, stunned.
Nie Xiaorou was also stunned.
It doesn't cost...just a few dollars?
That's a land-based flying machine that's capable of revolutionizing the entire modern industrial system!
Its value is immeasurable!
In this man's mouth, it actually became something that "doesn't cost much"?
This nonchalant attitude, this composure that regards money as dirt.
This raised Qin Xiao's respect for Zhang Yan to a whole new level.
This man is just my type!
He immediately stopped mentioning the money.
He knew that talking about money with this kind of person was an insult to him.
"Brother Yan, let me toast you!"
Qin Xiao picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The meal was enjoyed by both the host and guests.
Qin Xiao and Nie Xiaorou were the main ones, and they had a great time.
One of them obtained the coveted "Stardust Steel" and was also given a sci-fi-level super vehicle as a bonus.
The other person witnessed firsthand how her brother-in-law subtly manipulated the top young masters of Beijing.
That feeling of worship was like a surging river, flowing endlessly.
The dinner party ended.
Zhang Yan, with a satisfied Nie Xiaorou in tow, left first.
Before leaving, he told Qin Xiao that he would let him know when the car was ready.
Qin Xiao bowed and scraped as he escorted the two to the elevator. His respectful demeanor stunned the club staff who passed by.
After seeing Zhang Yan off, Qin Xiao hummed a little tune and drove his flashy Lamborghini back to the Qin family's old residence.
As soon as I entered, I sensed that something was off.
The living room was brightly lit.
A middle-aged man dressed in a Zhongshan suit, with a dignified face and an imposing presence, was sitting upright on the sofa, quietly drinking tea.
It was his father, Qin Changfeng.
Qin Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.
He steeled himself and went over.
"Dad, it's so late, aren't you asleep yet?"
Qin Changfeng didn't look at him, but slowly put down the teacup in his hand, making a soft "snap" sound.
The sound wasn't loud, but it made Qin Xiao's heart sink.
He knew this was a prelude to his father's anger.
Qin Changfeng raised his eyes, his sharp, hawk-like gaze falling on Qin Xiao.
"Did you do the 'Stardust Steel' thing?"
His voice was calm, yet cold.