Chapter 306 Could he be some kind of protagonist destined for greatness in a novel?

Jiang Jing opened a video report from an authoritative international news media outlet.

On the screen, the anchor looked solemn, with aerial footage of the disaster area in Sakura Country in the background.

The once neat and uniform modern factory buildings had become fragmented, with broken walls and debris everywhere. Rescue workers shuttled through them, looking small and powerless.

"Latest news from our station: last night, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred in the Kansai region of Sakura Country. The focal depth was deep, and the destructive power was astonishing."

"The epicenter of this earthquake was located in the XXXX Technology Industrial Cluster, dealing a devastating blow to the country's proud electronics, semiconductor, and precision manufacturing industries..."

The anchor introduced the disaster situation in a serious tone: "...According to preliminary statistics, although the casualty numbers are relatively low due to the high seismic standards of the buildings in the area and the fact that the earthquake did not occur during absolute peak hours, the property damage is extremely massive!"

"A large number of high-precision instruments, automated production lines, and especially cutting-edge equipment highly sensitive to vibration, such as lithography machines, were severely damaged or even completely scrapped in this earthquake."

"Preliminary estimates suggest economic losses have already reached tens of billions of dollars, and as the assessment deepens, this figure may rise significantly..."

The screen switched to an on-site interview in the disaster area.

Some surviving business owners faced the camera, either with dull eyes, like walking corpses.

Or they were beating their chests and stomping their feet, wailing and recounting how their life's work had vanished overnight.

The report even mentioned that the rooftops of many office buildings and factories in the area were already crowded with bosses who, in despair from bankruptcy, intended to commit suicide.

Police and rescue workers were trying their best to dissuade them.

Watching the grief-stricken faces of the people from Sakura Country on the news, Jiang Jing couldn't help but pick up his milk and take a sip, the corners of his mouth curling upward uncontrollably, revealing a smile of satisfaction.

Serves you right!

Who told you to have nothing better to do all day than to go against the Dragon Kingdom?

More importantly, you actually dared to have devious ideas about me and sent assassins to kill me?

Truly suicidal!

Regarding the massive losses he had single-handedly caused, Jiang Jing felt no guilt in his heart; instead, he felt exhilarated.

This is called reaping what you sow, retribution is swift!

Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong, who were sitting opposite him eating breakfast, naturally heard the news broadcast coming from Jiang Jing's phone.

The movements of the two women paused slightly, and they exchanged a glance, their expressions looking rather strange.

Just yesterday, Jiang Jing had encountered an assassination attempt by Sakura Country spies, narrowly escaping death.

Today, such a coincidental strong earthquake occurred in Sakura Country...

This timing, this targeted nature, isn't it just too coincidental?

Lin Hong couldn't help but lower her voice, whispering to Zhou Wanqin at a volume only the two of them could hear: "Sister Wanqin, do you think... is this guy really like what is written in novels, protected by some 'great fortune'?"

"Or... is he God's illegitimate son?"

"This retaliation... no, this coincidence came too timely and is too satisfying!"

Hearing this, Zhou Wanqin couldn't help but carefully size up Jiang Jing, who was chuckling at his phone screen.

That undisguised schadenfreude look didn't match the righteous image of a "Child of Destiny" or someone "blessed with great fortune" at all.

She shook her head gently and also said in a low voice: "Don't let your imagination run wild."

"Sakura Country is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes are frequent. This time, it just happened to be a high magnitude, and it happened to occur in their industrial core area, so the losses are just a bit larger."

"It's purely a coincidence. What could it possibly have to do with him? If he had that kind of ability, wouldn't he have already ascended to heaven?"

Lin Hong thought about it and felt it made sense; she guessed she had just been overthinking it.

After all, no matter how capable Jiang Jing was, he was just a scientist and entrepreneur; he couldn't possibly summon an earthquake, right? That would be too fantastical.

The two women attributed their slight doubts to an amazing coincidence and continued to eat with their heads down.

Jiang Jing didn't notice the whispering and psychological activities between the two women at all; he was enjoying his breakfast in a pleasant mood.

Watching the miserable state of Sakura Country on the news, he felt that today's milk tasted exceptionally sweet.

Just as he finished breakfast and was preparing to go back to his room to play a couple of games to pass the time, his phone rang.

Caller ID — Yan Shuyao.

Jiang Jing raised an eyebrow, answered the call, and said in a relaxed tone: "Hello, Host Yan, good morning?"

However, what came from the other end of the phone was Yan Shuyao's voice, filled with obvious anxiety and worry.

She spoke very quickly: "Jiang Jing! Are you okay?"

Jiang Jing was puzzled: "What's wrong with me? Am I not perfectly fine?"

"I just heard from a friend that you encountered an attack in the Imperial Capital yesterday? Was it spies from Sakura Country?"

Yan Shuyao's tone carried undisguised concern: "You really scared me to death! How are you? Are you hurt?"

Hearing this, Jiang Jing was slightly stunned, and then a warm current surged in his heart.

It seems the news had spread, and Yan Shuyao had obviously called to care about him as soon as she heard the news.

He laughed and comforted her in a relaxed tone: "Haha, I'm fine, I'm fine. Look, am I not perfectly fine? I can still answer your call and chat with you."

"If something had really happened, I guess it would be a doctor or a policeman answering the phone right now."

Hearing Jiang Jing's hearty laughter and relaxed tone, Yan Shuyao on the other end of the phone clearly breathed a sigh of relief.

But her voice still carried lingering fear: "Oh my, you're still laughing! You scared me to death!"

"I heard there was car ramming and shooting; how dangerous that is!"

"You must be more careful when you go out in the future and bring more bodyguards!"

Feeling the heartfelt concern from this intelligent and beautiful woman, Jiang Jing still found it quite gratifying.

After all, who doesn't like being missed and cared about by a beautiful and outstanding woman?

"Alright, alright, I've noted down the advice from the beautiful Ms. Yan. I will definitely be extra careful in the future." Jiang Jing smiled and agreed, his tone unconsciously softening a bit.

"Thank you for your concern."

"As long as you are okay..." Yan Shuyao's voice also relaxed.

But immediately after, her tone became a bit hesitant, carrying hesitation and embarrassment:

"That... Jiang Jing, are... are you free today?"

Jiang Jing keenly caught her hesitation and laughed directly: "What's wrong? Why are you being so formal with me? Just say it if you have something to say!"

Yan Shuyao took a deep breath, as if gathering her courage, and said in a gentle voice: "I... I happen to be off today."

"Didn't I tell you before that I wanted to invite you to experience some more exciting sports?"

"But, you just experienced such a dangerous event yesterday, so I was thinking, would it be... inappropriate to invite you out to play at this time?"

"Would it make you feel pressured or uncomfortable?"

Her consideration was very thoughtful; after all, after a normal person experiences an assassination attempt, they would always have some psychological shadow and need time to recover. How could they have the mood to immediately go run off and do extreme sports?