Ji Hanxing searched his memories for any useful information while keeping his expression neutral, responding to every change by remaining unchanged.
In Jiang Yuzhuo's eyes, however, Ji Hanxing was like a mage standing there casting a spell, preparing his ultimate attack. His current silence was the chant before it.
Once the chant ended, that ultimate attack would surely defeat him in a single blow.
Jiang Yuzhuo sat on pins and needles, shifting his backside involuntarily and swallowing nervously.
No, he couldn't just sit here waiting to die. Once Ji Hanxing made his move, what chance would he have? He had to strike first and interrupt Ji Hanxing's spellcasting.
Jiang Yuzhuo's voice trembled as he forced the corners of his mouth upward. "Brother Ji, I have a compensation proposal. Would you hear me out?"
Ji Hanxing put on an inscrutable air, saying nothing and simply watching Jiang Yuzhuo quietly.
Jiang Yuzhuo's hands had already curled into fists without his realizing it. "Brother Ji, it really was a problem with our Grand Prosperity Hotel that landed you in the hospital this time."
Ji Hanxing asked, "Have you found out what caused it?"
He asked deliberately. He had already learned from Xue Hui that Jiang Yuzhuo had not discovered why he had been struck.
Of course, that had been System 004. How could Jiang Yuzhuo possibly uncover it? He still trusted the system to be capable of that much.
Jiang Yuzhuo was somewhat embarrassed, his tone pleading. "Brother Ji, I really did check the surveillance footage. I watched it myself."
"It really isn't that I'm trying to cover anything up. We genuinely found nothing."
He said this without much confidence. Could the object that had struck someone really have vanished into thin air?
Yet that was exactly what had happened. Jiang Yuzhuo was suffering inside. Who would believe the truth?
When Ji Hanxing heard that Jiang Yuzhuo had watched the footage himself, his eyes flickered. "So you can't determine what hit me?"
With a miserable expression, Jiang Yuzhuo nodded helplessly, but quickly added:
"I'm willing to cover all your medical expenses and compensation for emotional distress, Brother Ji."
Ji Hanxing could accept that compensation, but recalling the system's mission requirements, he figured the mission probably would not be completed if he stopped here.
Ji Hanxing lowered his eyes, recalling the information Old Master Ji had given him. After thinking for a while, he looked Jiang Yuzhuo straight in the eye.
"Actually, I wasn't seriously harmed this time."
"But," Ji Hanxing shifted the subject, "as one of the finest hotels in City A and even the entire country, Grand Prosperity Hotel really needs to investigate these safety hazards thoroughly."
"Everyone coming and going is either wealthy or influential. If one day..."
Ji Hanxing's tone was calm, and he stopped short of spelling it out, but Jiang Yuzhuo jolted in fright.
"We've already contacted the relevant authorities and had everything thoroughly inspected from top to bottom. We're determined to eliminate every safety hazard at Grand Prosperity Hotel."
Ji Hanxing said, "That's good."
"If there's a hazard like this and someone with ill intentions finds out, it could also cause trouble for Grand Prosperity."
Jiang Yuzhuo said, "Yes, yes, yes."
Exactly! If Jiang Yujing found out, he would definitely seize on this weakness and never let it go!
Seeing this, Ji Hanxing was very satisfied. It seemed his threat had worked. Worried about pushing Jiang Yuzhuo too hard, he casually offered a compliment.
"I believe Grand Prosperity will do better and better under Yuzhuo's leadership."
Jiang Yuzhuo, however, was delighted, thinking, Ji Hanxing is actually a pretty nice guy.
Not only did he remind me, he even wished me well. This guy is worth befriending!
"I've reserved a presidential suite at Grand Prosperity for you, Brother Ji. You can stay whenever you like, free of charge."
"I've already had someone enter your information into our Grand Prosperity global system, Brother Ji. If you travel elsewhere on business, you can stay anywhere that has one of our Grand Prosperity Hotels."
It seemed he had merely reserved a presidential suite, but Jiang Yuzhuo had also said that this was not limited to City A. Ji Hanxing could stay anywhere there was a Grand Prosperity.
As the country's leading hotel chain, Grand Prosperity Hotel had locations in most places nationwide and even around the globe.
Ji Hanxing lifted his eyelids slightly. "Can I choose a room myself?"
Jiang Yuzhuo nodded like a chick pecking at grain, his tone brimming with generosity. "Of course, of course. Pick whichever you like, Brother Ji."
Ji Hanxing narrowed his eyes slightly. "Really? Any room I choose?"
Jiang Yuzhuo patted his chest. "Any room you like. I still have the authority to decide that much! Tell me, Brother Ji, which one do you want?"
Ji Hanxing tapped the tabletop lightly, enunciating each word. "I want Suite 5108."
Jiang Yuzhuo's nod froze halfway through, and a troubled look appeared on his face. "B-Brother Ji, you want 5108?"
It was not that he was unwilling to give it to him, but that he had reserved that presidential suite for Yan Jinyue.
Ji Hanxing knew this. Xue Hui had told him earlier, but Ji Hanxing wanted that particular suite.
After all, that presidential suite was the "scene of the incident."
Pretending not to know, Ji Hanxing raised an eyebrow and asked Jiang Yuzhuo in return, "Is that room not available?"
Jiang Yuzhuo choked up. He had just boasted to Ji Hanxing that he could choose any room. If he refused now, Ji Hanxing would think he lacked sincerity.
Ji Hanxing said, "Does it put you in a difficult position? If it isn't possible..."
"It is!" Jiang Yuzhuo gritted his teeth and agreed. He supposed Yan Jinyue would not be displeased about him giving that presidential suite to Ji Hanxing.
Ji Hanxing remained outwardly calm and silent. Only after a long while did he give an almost imperceptible nod. "Mm."
Jiang Yuzhuo glanced at the wall beside them again, then turned back to Ji Hanxing. "Brother Ji, do you have any other requests?"
Only then did Ji Hanxing pick up the tea in front of him and take another small sip.
"I won't turn down your kind offer, Yuzhuo."
Wild delight flashed in Jiang Yuzhuo's eyes, and his fondness for Ji Hanxing shot upward. He addressed him as "Brother Ji" even more warmly.
The dishes he had ordered earlier were all ready as well. After asking Ji Hanxing's opinion, he called for them to be served.
Jiang Yuzhuo even poured a glass of liquor to apologize to Ji Hanxing.
Ji Hanxing raised his teacup. "I've just been discharged from the hospital, so I can't drink alcohol. I'll use tea instead."
Jiang Yuzhuo said, "Of course, of course. Then I'll drain mine first as a sign of respect. Drink as much as you like, Brother Ji!"
He tipped his head back and downed the glass, and the two chatted as they ate.
Although Ji Hanxing did not know much about business, he had spent years making his way through society and dealing with all sorts of people. He had long since mastered the art of tailoring his words to whoever he was speaking to.
Before he came, Old Master Ji had also explained the Jiang Family's circumstances. Ji Hanxing used that information as he chatted with Jiang Yuzhuo. By the end of the meal, Jiang Yuzhuo was all but hugging Ji Hanxing and sobbing.
A kindred spirit!
Ji Hanxing had been observing Jiang Yuzhuo all along. Seeing that his eyes had grown somewhat unfocused from the alcohol, Ji Hanxing even softened his voice.
"I heard just now that you personally watched the surveillance footage from that day, Yuzhuo?"
Jiang Yuzhuo's gaze was hazy. "Yes, I watched it very carefully, frame by frame."
His tone even carried a hint of seeking credit.
Ji Hanxing idly rotated his teacup. "Then besides seeing me get hit that day, what else did you see?"
Jiang Yuzhuo said, "What else did I see? I saw everything there was to see. I even saw you, Brother Ji, coming from Yan..."