NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 3: System Activation:
Chapter 3: System Activation:
After a brief silence, Jiang Tianhua realized that appealing to Jiang Ye’s emotions wasn’t going to work. He decided to use a more straightforward approach—money.
Clearing his throat, Jiang Tianhua spoke: “I know you’re angry, and I don’t expect your forgiveness. But here’s the deal: if you donate bone marrow, I’ll give you 5 million yuan. How does that sound?”
5 million yuan was nothing to Jiang Tianhua, just pocket change. But he believed it was more than enough to change Jiang Ye’s life. Before Jiang Ye could respond, Li Yan, standing nearby, was already growing impatient.
Li Yan had been raised in luxury, pampered her entire life. With her family’s power and influence, she had always been the favorite child. She had never begged anyone for anything, let alone humiliate herself. The fact that she had to come here and talk to Jiang Ye was already a blow to her pride.
“Hurry up and agree,” Li Yan snapped, her patience wearing thin. “If you come with us now, 5 million yuan will be transferred to your account immediately. Donating bone marrow is a small effort for you, and you can get 5 million yuan in return. Do you even know what that amount means for someone like you? You’ll never see that kind of money in your entire life! You should be grateful for this offer. Don’t be stubborn like your mother.”
As she continued speaking, Jiang Ye’s expression darkened.
Jiang Tianhua, noticing the shift in Jiang Ye’s demeanor, became anxious. They had come to beg him for help, yet Li Yan’s attitude was anything but humble. He regretted bringing her along.
Jiang Ye walked over to Li Yan, towering over her with his height of 183 cm. His presence was imposing, but Li Yan wasn’t intimidated.
Li Yan sneered, “I said your mother was just as foolish as you. Stubborn to the core. You’re both pathetic. 5 million yuan is all you’ll get, not a penny more. I’m being kind today. If you refuse, tomorrow you’ll be dealing with someone far less patient than me…”
Before she could finish, a sharp slap echoed through the room. Li Yan was sent sprawling to the ground, one of her teeth flying out.
Dazed, she lay there in shock.
Jiang Tianhua was equally stunned and yelled, “Jiang Ye! How dare you hit your stepmother! Apologize immediately!”
Jiang Tianhua’s business empire had grown so large partly due to Li Yan’s family connections. At home, even he dared not offend her. Yet today, Jiang Ye had struck her without hesitation. This was going too far!
After what felt like an eternity, Li Yan finally regained her composure. Her face was swollen, her nose bleeding, and her hair disheveled. She no longer looked anything like the elegant woman she had been moments before.
“You…you dare hit me?” she screamed, her voice filled with fury. “I’ll make sure you pay for this! I’ll ruin you!”
She got to her feet, ready to attack Jiang Ye in a fit of rage. This was the first time in her life that someone had dared to strike her, let alone someone like Jiang Ye, whom she considered beneath her.
Jiang Tianhua, realizing how dangerous the situation had become, quickly intervened. He couldn’t let Li Yan’s madness escalate further, or Jiang Ye might hit her again. That would cause an even bigger problem.
Lowering his voice, Jiang Tianhua said, “Jiang Ye, I’m giving you one day to think about this. If you don’t agree, the Li family will come for you, and it won’t be a friendly conversation. Think it over.”
“Get out!” Jiang Ye shouted.
Jiang Tianhua fell silent and carried the furious Li Yan out of the room.
After they left, Jiang Ye took a moment to calm himself. He understood the consequences of hitting Li Yan, but he had no regrets. No one had the right to insult his mother, especially not someone like her. If he stood by and did nothing while his mother was insulted, would he even be a man?
As for the 5 million yuan Jiang Tianhua had offered, Jiang Ye scoffed. Even if he were starving, he wouldn’t take a cent from that man.
Just as Jiang Ye was about to pack up his things, a sudden voice echoed in his mind.
Ding! The host has lived for 22 years. System loading…]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for activating the system!]
[This is a sign-in system. The host can sign in daily to receive rewards such as luxury cars, mansions, company shares, god-level skills, and more. Additionally, every time the host takes action against Jiang Tianhua, Li Yan, or their associates, the host will earn a chance to spin the lottery wheel.]
Jiang Ye’s interest was piqued, not by the sign-in system itself, but by the idea of targeting Jiang Tianhua’s family.
[Ding! The host currently has one sign-in opportunity. Since the host has just taken action against Jiang Tianhua and Li Yan, a lottery chance is also available. Would the host like to proceed?]
“Proceed!” Jiang Ye commanded.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring 100% of the shares in Longteng Group!]
“Longteng Group?” Jiang Ye was stunned.
Longteng Group was the company he currently worked for. Though it wasn’t listed on the stock exchange, the company had great potential, with an estimated valuation of 80 million yuan! Once it went public, it would easily be worth billions.
He couldn’t believe it—he had just rejected 5 million yuan, and now he had ownership of a company worth 80 million yuan!
With this newfound power, Jiang Ye’s ambition ignited. His goal was clear: he would use the Longteng Group as his foundation and build a business empire in Magic City, one that would dominate the entire country.
And when the time was right, he would swallow Jiang Tianhua’s company whole, bringing him and Li Yan to their knees. Jiang Tianhua, who had abandoned his family for wealth, would watch as all his riches disappeared. Li Yan, who had looked down on him, would be reduced to nothing.
Jiang Ye would ensure they experienced the full weight of despair—for the rest of their lives.
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