Chapter 12: One Hundred Billion, Come Ten

Chapter 12: One Hundred Billion, Come Ten.

Inside the subway's cockpit, Xiao Cheng found a thick rope and quickly tied up the unconscious gangsters, ensuring their restraints were tight and unbreakable.

He glanced at the security camera in the corner, his sharp gaze lingering for a moment.

They better have the sense to keep this footage private.

With that, he turned and walked out.

Chaos Turned to Relief

"Phew… we're safe!"

"How did the subway stop so fast?! That shouldn't be possible!"

"Who cares?! We're alive!"

The subway was filled with cheers, gasps, and even sobs of relief. Some people clung to their loved ones, while others sat dazed, unable to process how they had just survived what could have been a horrific disaster.

Not long after, police officers and subway staff arrived, storming into the train. Their faces were tight with urgency as they quickly assessed the situation.

A police officer stepped forward, his brows furrowing at the scene of unconscious criminals and restrained hostages.

"What the… Who took them down?"

A nearby passenger pointed at Xiao Cheng, who was already walking towards the subway doors as if none of this concerned him.

"That guy did it. He saved us all!"

The police and subway officials exchanged stunned looks.

By the time they turned back, Xiao Cheng had already disappeared into the crowd.

An Unexpected Reaction

Meanwhile, the criminals were taken into custody, and the authorities quickly recognized their insignias.

"This is bad," muttered one officer, his face paling as he examined the evidence.

"What do you mean?" another officer asked.

"This isn't just some random crime syndicate. This is the Scarlet Mercenary Group—one of the most dangerous underground organizations in the world. They operate internationally, and even high-level security forces have struggled to deal with them."

The room fell silent.

One of the special forces captains, a hardened veteran with over two decades of military experience, stood up.

"You're telling me some random civilian took down a group of elite mercenaries?"

The officers hesitated.

"It sounds unbelievable, but… we have footage."

The Footage That Stunned the Elite

The security footage from the subway was played on a large screen.

At first, the special forces captain watched with mild skepticism.

Then, his eyes widened.

Xiao Cheng's movements were lightning-fast. His ability to react, anticipate, and counterattack was on a whole different level.

Even among the most elite soldiers in the world, such speed and precision were extremely rare.

As the video ended, the captain let out a slow breath, his expression unreadable.

"...Block this footage immediately," he ordered. "Make sure it never leaks to the public."

"Understood, sir!"

One of the younger special forces soldiers hesitated before speaking.

"But, Captain… shouldn't we investigate this guy? He might be dangerous."

The captain smirked slightly.

"Dangerous? Of course, he's dangerous." His tone shifted, becoming more intrigued.

"But instead of being our enemy, wouldn't it be better if he was our ally?"

The officers exchanged glances, not expecting this response.

"Captain… are you saying…?"

The captain stood up, grabbing his coat.

"I'm saying we just found the perfect instructor for our next training program."

And with that, he left.

Meanwhile, at the Bank…

Xiao Cheng was already on his way to his next destination: the bank.

He had no interest in the subway incident anymore. As far as he was concerned, he had done what was necessary—nothing more, nothing less.

Now, his priority was to handle his money and pick up Sisi from kindergarten.

Upon entering the bank, he walked straight to the counter and placed his card down.

"My deposit has exceeded the limit," he stated calmly. "I need more cards."

For a few seconds, there was silence.

Then—

"Did I hear that right?"

"The deposit exceeded the limit?"

"Wait, wait, wait… The maximum balance for a bank card is 100 billion yuan. Is he saying he has more than that?"

The surrounding customers couldn't help but whisper among themselves, some snickering in disbelief.

The bank teller, a young woman in her late twenties, smiled politely but clearly didn't take him seriously.

"Sir, the deposit limit for one bank card is 100 billion yuan. Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Xiao Cheng's expression remained neutral.

"I'm sure. That's why I need more cards."

The chuckles from the other customers grew louder.

"Haha! Is this guy serious?"

"What a joke! He really thinks he's some billionaire?"

"Maybe he's dreaming and forgot to wake up!"

Xiao Cheng's gaze swept over them coldly.

A chill ran through the room, silencing the laughter.

Then he looked back at the teller.

"Can you do it, or should I take my business somewhere else?"

The employee swallowed, suddenly feeling nervous.

"I-I can do it! Please wait a moment while I process your request."

She entered his account information into the system—

And froze.

Her eyes widened in shock as she stared at the screen.

The current transaction notification popped up:

100,000,000,000.00 CNY.

One hundred billion.

Exactly.

Her hands trembled.

She blinked, making sure she wasn't imagining things.

But no—this was real.

The surrounding customers, noticing her reaction, grew curious.

"Hey, what's wrong? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?"

Someone laughed.

"Hahaha! Don't tell me the screen actually says 100 billion!"

The teller took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and looked at Xiao Cheng with renewed respect.

"S-Sir… Y-You really have 100 billion yuan in your account."

Dead silence.

The entire bank froze.

The customers who had been laughing stopped.

Their faces twisted into expressions of shock, disbelief, and horror.

100 billion.

A sum so vast that it was beyond comprehension.

For the average person, even ten million was a fortune.

For corporations, hundreds of millions were impressive.

But 100 billion?!

That was a level of wealth that most people wouldn't even dare to dream about.

And Xiao Cheng had more.

Much more.

A single customer gulped.

"H-Holy sh*t… He's a billionaire?!"

Another person gasped.

"Who… Who the hell is he?"

But Xiao Cheng didn't even flinch.

"This is just one of my accounts," he said calmly. "Now, can I get ten more cards?"

The teller, still shaken, nodded quickly.

"Yes, sir! Right away!"

Her hands shook as she hurriedly processed the new cards.

A few minutes later, she carefully handed them to him.

"Sir, here are your new bank cards. Please… please take good care of them."

Xiao Cheng nodded, took the cards, and turned to leave.

Before he could step out, however, a middle-aged man in a suit rushed over.

"Mr. Xiao! Please wait!"

Xiao Cheng turned slightly, eyeing the man with indifference.

The man's business card read: Branch Manager.

His face was full of admiration and eagerness.

"We deeply regret any misunderstanding earlier. Do you have time for some tea? We'd love to discuss… exclusive VIP services for a client of your stature."

[Author's Note: Some details may be exaggerated, but don't think too hard about them, haha! Please support with likes and reviews!]