Chapter 67: The Sage Who Foresees After the Reenactment

"Welcome back." A girl's voice sounded in his ear.

Yun Xuan emerged from his daze, glanced at the girl before him, but said nothing.

"Seems like tasting despair isn't pleasant, but you're quite special. If it were any of the previous ones, they would have already lost their minds." With interest gleaming in her eyes, the girl studied Yun Xuan carefully.

"Madness brings only destruction, so I will never go mad. No matter how desperate the situation, I will overturn it. If once is not enough, then twice; if twice is not enough, I will devote my whole life to securing the perfect ending." Yun Xuan replied calmly, closing his eyes.

"Then I look forward to seeing your perfect ending." The girl smiled, spreading her wings and soaring into the sky.

Yun Xuan's mind was clear; as he pondered, he saw the path to a perfect solution. Once accomplished, it would alter the course of fate.

"Looks like the first step is to borrow a hundred million from someone," Yun Xuan murmured, opening his eyes. Ten thousand exchange points allowed ten saves; there was neither a price increase nor a reward for the second time, which confirmed his reasoning.

Ten thousand was equal to one exchange point; ten million, a thousand exchange points; a hundred million, just ten thousand exchange points. There were plenty with a hundred million to spare, and there were still those willing to lend to him—as long as he was prepared to pay the price.

Twenty-four hours, like grains in an hourglass, trickled away.

...

"Yun Xuan? Yun Xuan?" Liu Mengyan's voice echoed at his ear.

Yun Xuan looked at Liu Mengyan, dressed in a white dress. This time, his save point was at their meeting place.

"Liu Mengyan, I have something to attend to, but I'll definitely be at the banquet tonight." Yun Xuan stood up, glancing at the nearby fountain and the Liu family villa.

"Alright..." Liu Mengyan looked at Yun Xuan, puzzled; she felt something was different about him.

Leaving the villa estate, Yun Xuan dialed an overseas number.

"Hello, Yun Xuan, missing me so soon?" Krista's voice came over the line.

"I have a business deal that's a sure profit for you. Interested?" Yun Xuan asked.

"Oh? What kind of deal? Another original recipe, perhaps?" Krista teased.

"I want to borrow fifty million, at ten percent interest, to be repaid within half a year. If I can't repay, you get six years of royalty-free authorization," Yun Xuan stated, word by word.

"What?!" Krista cried out in surprise.

"Fifty million, pay back fifty-five in six months. If I can't, you get six years of free license. Deal or not?" Yun Xuan repeated.

"Hold on, let me call my father," Krista answered solemnly after a brief pause.

"Alright. Call me when you have an answer. If you agree, come to Fangyu City and sign the contract before six this evening." Yun Xuan hung up.

It was indeed a risk-free business proposal. Overseas royalties added up to ten million a year—sixty million in six years. Yun Xuan borrowed fifty million, repaid fifty-five in half a year; if he defaulted, they would get royalties worth sixty million—essentially a free year. Krista's family wouldn't lose a thing.

After hanging up, Yun Xuan called Dongfang Wu.

Domestically, three original recipe licenses brought in 8.5 million a year; he offered the same ten percent interest, with eight years of royalties as collateral. Dongfang Wu only thought for a moment before agreeing and promised to pay fifty million up front.

Yun Xuan didn't hesitate to provide his account number and asked him to send someone for the contract.

Within five minutes, the fifty million was credited. After converting the funds into exchange points, less than ten million remained in his account.

He hadn't withdrawn the income from the emoji packs yet; that money could wait.

Following the plot, he went to the northern studio to purchase furniture and art supplies.

...

At five in the afternoon, Krista called—she was already in Fangyu City, at the Contract Management Bureau.

Yun Xuan took a cab to the bureau. After signing the contract with Krista, she blew him a kiss.

"Yun Xuan, you don't have to pay me back, you know." Krista winked—if he didn't, it'd mean an extra five million in profit.

"I'll pay it back on time. This is the first and last time; there won't be such an opportunity again." Yun Xuan smiled.

"You're quite the money-maker." Krista's eyes sparkled.

"Your family moves even faster." Yun Xuan replied with meaning. The Krista family had already made over a hundred million overseas from their lamb stew and eight-treasure porridge. Production of canned eight-treasure porridge was well underway.

"When there's money to be made, we all benefit—that's what our family's patriarch always says." Krista laughed lightly.

"Goodbye, I have things to do. Next time, when I repay you, I'll give you a proper welcome." Yun Xuan checked the time; there was still much to be done.

"I'm not staying either. My father is waiting for the contract." Krista smiled.

...

After leaving the office, Yun Xuan immediately bought a motorcycle nearby, filled it up, and rode to a secluded spot before storing it in his spatial backpack.

A quiet KTV private room.

"That's all the preparation done," Yun Xuan muttered, tapping at his super laptop. He was now close to Liu Pharmaceuticals, and had successfully hacked their system.

Night fell, and everything seemed to play out like a story. This time, Yun Xuan didn't drink much.

When the smoke bomb went off, he chased after as before.

He searched for the phone, kicked open the wooden door, and left a thousand yuan behind.

Returning to Xuanxue Restaurant, he woke Liu Mengyan and quickly left.

"This time, I'll beat you to it." Yun Xuan eyed the three remaining phone markers; one was still moving—it hadn't been delivered yet.

In an alley, Yun Xuan produced the motorcycle, revved the engine, and sped toward Liu Pharmaceuticals.

...

Ten-thirty at night.

Liu Mengxuan stopped her car, swiped her card to open the back door of Liu Pharmaceuticals, and carried the three girls, one by one, into the elevator, a smile playing at her lips.

Ding—the elevator reached the top floor, and the doors slid open.

Liu Mengxuan, familiar with the place, unlocked the laboratory, settled the three girls on the worktable, then headed to the internal research room and opened the most critical door.

Bang—the moment Liu Mengxuan stepped inside, the door slammed shut and the lights blazed on.

"You're here for the Dormant Future Project, aren't you?" Yun Xuan sat atop the lab table, documents in hand, his tone calm.

"Yun Xuan! You... you..." Liu Mengxuan's eyes widened as though she'd seen a ghost.

"I took control of this place this afternoon and got here before you. I have all the documents; they are already copied online. One click, and Liu Pharmaceuticals collapses. I've also secured the crucial reagent, and with my connections to the Dongfang family, I can have it tested at any time." Yun Xuan approached Liu Mengxuan step by step.

"What... what do you want?" Liu Mengxuan was truly terrified now; it seemed Yun Xuan anticipated her every move.

"The choice is yours—will you let me ruin Liu Pharmaceuticals, turning your sister from a princess to a pauper overnight, or will you destroy these documents?" Yun Xuan handed her the files, laying bare his intentions.