21: Bank President's Call

Once again in the car, their vehicle ascended along the winding mountain road.

The winding mountain road, like a giant dragon, coiled upwards, and every sharp turn caused the occupants to sway uncontrollably.

Fortunately, the seatbelts kept them secure and there were handholds inside the car, preventing them from 'flying' around the cabin.

The driver's skill was exceptional; every turn was precise and smooth.

Along the way, the ordinary commercial tour buses in the scenic area would consciously give way to them, as their high-end commercial vehicle had a higher level of privilege, which stemmed from the different fees paid and service levels.

Looking out the window, there was an endless flat plain of black soil, not the desolate landscape one might imagine, but black interspersed with tender green, full of vitality, a vast and beautiful pristine scenery.

Changbai Mountain stood like a majestic natural barrier, towering and skillfully separating the peninsula from the intrusion of ocean typhoons, while the jade-like waters of Heaven Lake nourished all living things on this black soil, endowing them with vigorous life.

After a drive of more than ten minutes, Jiang Yuan and the others finally arrived at the platform.

Now, even their privileged vehicle could not go further, and they could only honestly climb the stairs.

However, the length of the stairs was not long, and in a blink of an eye, they had reached the summit.

Perhaps because it wasn't peak tourist season, the crowd at the summit was not large; scattered tourists lined up in an orderly fashion in front of the famous Heaven Lake rock by the lake, waiting to take photos and check in.

Next to it, there was also a specially built high platform where tourists could pay to go up and take individual photos from a better perspective.

Jiang Yuan was not very interested in this, but the two young women, Song Qinghan and Shen Lingke, showed great interest.

After the driver handed them privilege cards, they were able to easily ascend the high platform without spending a penny, and could even have the Photographer take photos an unlimited number of times, fully enjoying VIP treatment.

Jiang Yuan slowly walked to the edge of Heaven Lake, which was cordoned off by chains, and looked out; the breathtakingly beautiful scenery instantly unfolded before his eyes.

The lake water of Heaven Lake was crystal clear, displaying an astonishingly pure and deep blue, like an uncarved giant emerald, or a sapphire embedded on the peaks of the mountains, quietly reflecting the blue sky and white clouds above and the surrounding majestic mountains, forming a magnificent painting.

Under the sunlight, the lake surface sparkled, like a giant mirror, shimmering with captivating light, so beautiful that one couldn't bear to look away.

The surrounding peaks stood majestically, like loyal guardians, protecting this sacred lake.

The unpredictable clouds and mist swirled above Heaven Lake, sometimes like galloping steeds, grand and majestic, and sometimes like leisurely white cranes, soaring with outstretched wings, adding a touch of agility and vitality.

Suddenly, the line he had previously seen on TikTok echoed in Jiang Yuan's mind: "It's not that you choose to see Heaven Lake, but that Heaven Lake chooses to let you see it."

He felt undoubtedly very fortunate; coming to Changbai Mountain for the first time, he was able to witness the true face of Heaven Lake, and he couldn't help but genuinely marvel at the grandeur and craftsmanship of nature.

At this moment, he no longer knew what words to use to express the shock in his heart. Because true beauty often renders one speechless, leaving one simply dazed and immersed in it.

This was also his first real long-distance trip, his first true journey, making it extraordinarily significant.

"Brother Jiang, I heard there's a beautiful legend about Changbai Mountain, do you know what it is?"

Zhao Xin, seeing Jiang Yuan lost in thought, asked softly with a playful smile, seemingly wanting to break the tranquility.

"What?"

Jiang Yuan shook his head, indicating he didn't know.

"Official statistics show that out of 365 days in a year, Heaven Lake is only visible for about fifty days. If someone sees Heaven Lake on their first visit, they will receive the blessing of growing old together with their loved one!"

Zhao Xin explained with a dreamy expression, then mumbled to himself, "I've seen it so many times, I wonder how many wives I'll grow old with~"

Jiang Yuan had been quite immersed, attracted by the beautiful legend, but upon hearing Zhao Xin's somewhat 'lewd' self-muttering, he instantly looked speechless, turned away directly, ignored him, and continued to fully concentrate on the refreshing beauty of Heaven Lake before him.

Just as Jiang Yuan was immersed in the magnificent scenery of Changbai Mountain's Heaven Lake, the familiar and slightly excited system notification sound suddenly rang in his mind.

"Ding, Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake check-in successful!"

"Reward 1: One billion RMB!"

"Reward 2: Heaven Lake Holy Water (Eternal youth, immunity to all diseases.)"

"Reward 3: Physique doubled!"

Jiang Yuan's heart leaped, and ecstasy instantly surged through his entire body like a tide. He immediately thought silently: "Personal Panel."

A virtual light screen then appeared before his eyes, clearly displaying his latest personal attributes:

Name: Jiang Yuan

Wealth: 1,097,769,509 yuan

Gender: Male

Height: 185cm

Looks: 999999

Abilities: Constant Temperature Body Sensation, Immunity to All Poisons

Physique: 40 (Normal is 10)

Luck: 6 (Normal is 1, luck also greatly increased)

Tasks: None

At the same time, his phone's text message arrived almost simultaneously.

A string of numbers instantly caught his eye, making Jiang Yuan a bit dizzy. He counted several times before finally discerning the astonishing amount: 1,097,769,509 yuan.

One billion ninety-seven million, this was not some fixed asset or net worth, but completely, readily available liquid funds!

Even billionaires with tens of billions in assets wouldn't casually say they had a billion in liquid funds in their bank account; this was undoubtedly an astronomical sum.

Almost simultaneously, Gu Xinyu's call happened to come in, her name flashing on the screen.

Jiang Yuan pondered for a moment before deciding to answer.

"Brother... Brother Jiang, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly transfer another billion in cash into the account?!"

Gu Xinyu's tone on the other end of the phone carried a hint of helpless exasperation, and even some panic.

She had been busy for several days planning Jiang Yuan's previous 90-plus million yuan, and had just organized everything.

Just as she was about to relax and find an opportunity to connect with Jiang Yuan, she suddenly received a call from the Bank Manager, informing her that another full billion in cash flow had been transferred into Jiang Yuan's account from overseas!

This level of fund movement had far exceeded the scope of authority she, a private banking client manager, could handle.

"What's wrong? Seeing your good service, I'll deposit more money here to help you boost your performance."

Jiang Yuan's voice carried a hint of teasing, and a playful smile played on his lips; he enjoyed the feeling of being able to 'casually' overturn others' worlds.

"Then Xinyu might not be able to handle your business anymore, Brother Jiang..."

Gu Xinyu's voice revealed unconcealed bitterness and disappointment, "This amount of funds is too large; I might soon be transferred by the Bank Manager to handle lower-level client businesses..."

Her heart felt a little bitter; after all, she was just an ordinary private banking junior employee, and in the face of such astronomical funds, her authority and rank seemed insignificant.

"It's fine, I'll talk to your Bank Manager."

Jiang Yuan said calmly, as if stating a simple trivial matter.

Just then, another unfamiliar call came in on his phone, an unknown number displayed on the screen. Seeing this, Jiang Yuan briefly hung up with Gu Xinyu and chose to answer the unfamiliar call.

"Hello, is this Mr. Jiang? I am Wang Li, the Bank Manager of China Merchants Bank in Former name for Hebei region." (Fictional name)

A middle-aged woman's voice came from the other end of the phone, with obvious respect and caution, even a hint of humility.

"It's me."

Jiang Yuan responded briefly... "Alright, alright, Mr. Jiang, everything is at your command! From now on, Gu Xinyu is your person. From this moment, she is our new Deputy Bank Manager of Former name for Hebei region..."

Bank Manager Wang Li spoke to Jiang Yuan in a low, obsequious tone, full of flattery and subservience. Jiang Yuan could even clearly hear that she was deliberately pinching her voice to sound exceptionally gentle and soft, fearing to displease this newly ascended top-tier VIP client.

"Goodbye then, Mr. Jiang, I wish you a pleasant life."

Bank Manager Wang Li finished speaking and quickly hung up the phone, the entire process appearing exceptionally efficient and fawning.