A Strange Person

The Jinlin Mansion, a real estate development, was not unfamiliar to those who were familiar with the information about Jiangzhou.

Ever since the project started, it had been surrounded by controversy.Even people like Zhang Weimin and Zhang Xingguo thought that this development was likely to fail and would end up as a financial disaster for the developers.In this situation, before the municipal government had even started its press conference,Zhang Jingshan had actually gone ahead and bought two units?However, that wasn't the main point.The real surprise was that someone had suggested he buy more properties. They even proposed that if he had enough money, he could buy the entire Jinlin Mansion. They suggested he buy ten units all at once.Was this person highly perceptive and self-assured, or had they received insider information?The former seemed unlikely.The latter was impossible!"Dad, didn't you say that insider information would never leak?" Zhang Xingguo turned to his father Zhang Weimin after hearing this.Zhang Weimin firmly shook his head. "It's impossible for the information to leak. No one would risk their political career to disclose it! Even if the information somehow got out, who would want to share it?"Zhang Xingguo fell silent."Jingshan, who exactly is this person you're talking about?" Zhang Weimin asked urgently."Grandpa, he's a rather strange person," Zhang Jingshan replied with a complicated expression."Strange?" Zhang Weimin's eyes widened.Zhang Jingshan nodded.He went on to explain the story of Ye Chen.From the Buddhist bead bracelet he had picked up in the Antique Market,to the trap he had been set in, and the warning about Li Changfeng,and now, the issue of buying properties in Jinlin Mansion had come up again.However, he glossed over the details of being set up, as it was too embarrassing to discuss."What? There's actually such a strange person in the world? Are you sure you're not the one who got played and helped the other person count the money?" Zhang Xingguo scoffed immediately.Despite his shock, he found it hard to believe that such a strange person actually existed.Especially since this came from his unreliable son, he found it even more unbelievable."Sorry, I didn't realize I was talking to you. If you don't like it, go away! As for whether I've been sold out and helped others count money, what does that have to do with you? Why are you so worried about my business?" Zhang Jingshan shot back.Eighteen years had passed, and he still held a grudge against his father, Zhang Xingguo.He believed that if it weren't for his father, his mother wouldn't have died in that car accident."You little bastard, you..." Zhang Xingguo was furious and raised his hand as if to slap Zhang Jingshan."Enough!" Zhang Weimin shouted sharply, stopping Zhang Xingguo just in time."Are you two done with your nonsense? Are you enemies from your past life, trying to take revenge on each other in this one?" Zhang Weimin scolded again."I don't need your concern. As for your construction company, I don't care about it. If you want to leave it to your other son, go ahead, I don't care!" Zhang Jingshan gritted his teeth."You bastard!" Zhang Xingguo could no longer contain his rage."Get out of here!"Worried that the conflict between father and son would escalate further,the old man quickly pushed Zhang Xingguo out of the room.Zhang Weimin sighed inwardly. He knew the father-son relationship could never be repaired.He had said everything that needed to be said, but the rift in Zhang Jingshan's heart had never been healed.He had accepted it and now, everything was in the hands of fate."Grandpa, wherever he is, don't call me back if he's around," Zhang Jingshan said, his tone softer."If you talk like that, no matter what, he's still your father!" Zhang Weimin said helplessly."Since I was twelve, I stopped seeing him as my father!" Zhang Jingshan replied."Alright, alright..." Zhang Weimin didn't want to argue about this anymore.He changed the subject. "You just mentioned this Ye Chen, the one who picked up a Buddhist bead bracelet in the Antique Market. What kind of bracelet is it?""Grandpa, didn't Uncle Lu mention it to you?" Zhang Jingshan asked."Uncle Lu? He didn't say anything. Why?" Zhang Weimin responded."Grandpa, Uncle Lu said that the bead bracelet was a set of eighteen Arhat beads from Jingang Temple, made from ancient sandalwood by a high monk named Hong Yi, who used them throughout his life. I thought I would give it to you as a surprise for your birthday in a few days!" Zhang Jingshan explained.At these words,Zhang Weimin froze instantly.Then, his body trembled, and an unprecedented excitement flooded his entire being."What... What did you say? Is it the set of eighteen Arhat beads that accompanied the monk Hong Yi's decades of meditation and was with him until his passing?""Yes, Uncle Lu said so," Zhang Jingshan replied."Where is it? Bring it to me! Now!" Zhang Weimin, unable to contain his excitement, urged eagerly."I didn't bring it with me. It's still in my office. I planned to bring it as a gift for your birthday," Zhang Jingshan said.Zhang Weimin froze for a moment.After all, he had been in politics for decades. Even though he was excited, he took a moment to calm down.He didn't immediately urge Zhang Jingshan to bring it over.After calming down, he slowly said,"Forget about the Arhat beads for now. What about this Ye Chen? Is he really that strange? Not only did he predict your and Li Changfeng's calamity, but he also predicted that Jinlin Mansion would skyrocket in value?""Grandpa, he's really that strange! But I don't think he's a fortune teller. According to my investigation into his past, he was just a hopeless gambler with no future. So, I wanted to believe it was just a coincidence, but that explanation feels too far-fetched, even I can't believe it. I think there's definitely something more to his gambling past, something deeper!" Zhang Jingshan said with certainty.Zhang Weimin nodded thoughtfully.He paused before saying, "If something is just a coincidence, that's one thing, but if it happens repeatedly, it's no longer coincidence! Still, no matter how strange a person or event seems, there is always a traceable root cause. You said this Ye Chen seems capable of predicting events, but until we know more, you should keep a distance. I know you're a man who values loyalty, but don't let emotions cloud your judgment and get taken advantage of.""Don't worry, Grandpa, I know what I'm doing!" Zhang Jingshan said confidently.Zhang Weimin nodded again, and after a moment, added, "If you get the chance, bring him to me. I want to have a chat with him!"Meanwhile, in a rental apartment,Unaware that he had already caught the attention of the former municipal party secretary, Ye Chen had turned off the TV after confirming that the events of the previous life hadn't changed.He was about to get up and continue preparing the No-Hassle Cream when...Creek.The door of the rental apartment opened."Dad!"Ye Youyou's excited voice rang out.Like a rabbit escaping from its cage, she rushed into Ye Chen's arms.Behind her, Chen Yinuo entered the room. Upon seeing the chaotic, makeshift workshop in the room,her mind immediately jumped to images from movies about illegal drug production.In an instant, she almost collapsed.