Chapter 264: Everyone's Goddess, He Actually... (Large Chapter, Subscription Requested)
Ye Zhinan's invitation just now was originally meant to deflate Zhang Jingdong's confidence and make him think twice before showing off at Yan Ning's shooting club.
But he hadn't expected Zhang Jingdong to actually accept his challenge, and to do so with such readiness!
He was slightly taken aback, turned to glance at Yan Ning, and then said, "Alright, you really are different!"
"However, to make sure you are serious, how about we put a wager on this?"
Zhang Jingdong responded airily, "You say it, I'll take whatever you propose!"
Upon hearing this, a flicker of hesitation crossed Ye Zhinan's eyes.
Because just yesterday, upon learning that Zhang Jingdong would be coming to the shooting club with Yan Ning, he had reviewed the information that he had someone gather on Zhang Jingdong.
The dossier revealed that Zhang Jingdong had never received professional shooting training from childhood to adulthood.
This fact alone made Ye Zhinan certain that he was no match for himself.
But what puzzled him now was the strong self-confidence that permeated Zhang Jingdong's tone when he spoke.
His current understanding of Zhang Jingdong was that he is a very confident man, even somewhat arrogant in some aspects, but he never boasts idly, and whenever he does make a claim, he always accomplishes what he has professed.
Take, for example, his various performances a few days ago during the training exercise organized by Xu Zhong.
First, he humiliated Liu Yi, who had almost off-the-charts comprehensive strength, several times, and then he repeatedly promised to help Liang Feng's team win the final championship—and he did precisely that!
And since his combat abilities were so strong, could it be that his marksmanship was also first-rate?
At this thought, Ye Zhinan suddenly didn't dare to continue this line of thinking, as it started to shake his confidence!
So, he quickly considered another point: even if Zhang Jingdong's military combat skills were top-notch, he definitely wouldn't be a match for himself in shooting.
Because after so many years of hard training, even top-tier special forces soldiers like Liu Yi weren't his match solely in terms of shooting skills.
They had trained in comprehensive military skills, whereas he trained in specialized shooting.
Especially since his best skill was shotgun skeet shooting, an activity that was rarely seen on the mainland due to limited conditions, Zhang Jingdong had never had the opportunity to practice before.
He had trained in the country for many years before, and then went to the Beautiful Country to start a shooting club specifically to practice this sport, and now even the top amateur shooters in the Beautiful Country couldn't match him.
With this in mind, Ye Zhinan swiftly regained his confidence and then proposed, "Okay, since you've said so, let's do it this way: if you win, I'll give the Jinglan Garden project back to you."
"If you lose... you should know what I want you to do, right?"
Zhang Jingdong smiled and shook his head, "You bid 3 billion for the Jinglan Garden project, so let's do this: if I lose, let's not worry about all that and I'll just transfer 3 billion in cash to you. How about that?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place gasped in amazement.
Some of them had heard of the Jinglan Garden project mentioned by Ye Zhinan just now, and even if they hadn't heard of the project, they knew it definitely involved Ye Zhinan using his connections to snatch business from Zhang Jingdong.
And with him staking the project as the wager, even if he lost, at worst the property would simply return to its original owner, so he would suffer virtually no loss; hence, no one thought much of it.
But now, with Zhang Jingdong saying he'd transfer 3 billion in cash if he lost, that was rather startling!
Because although there were quite a few billionaires present, to be honest, the "billion" in their titles mostly referred to assets; in terms of cash, having a few tens of millions on hand was already reaching the sky.
Zhang Jingdong effortlessly spoke of three billion, displaying astonishing financial power and audacity!
They finally understood why this guy had the gall to laugh and chat openly with Yan Ning at Ye Zhinan's club; it turned out he wasn't just courting death, but truly had the capability!
As for Yan Ning and the others, apart from shock, there was overwhelming emotion.
They all knew that the punishment Ye Zhinan hinted at was "if you lose, you give up Yan Ning," and Zhang Jingdong dared to put up 3 billion in cash for Yan Ning.
That sheer audacity alone made them feel the depth of Zhang Jingdong's love for Yan Ning.
Meanwhile, they felt that although Zhang Jingdong had confirmed his relationship with Yan Ning, they had not truly been together yet, and just because she was his girlfriend, he dared to invest so much for her, showing that their relationship was in no way less significant than that with Yan Ning. Hence, they believed he would also be willing to give his all for them if they faced a similar situation in the future.
Even the most exceptional women need the sense of security their men provide, and this kind of security is highlighted through such extreme events.
So, in their eyes, Zhang Jingdong's behavior at that moment was nearly a perfect example!
At this moment, Yan Ning completely affirmed Zhang Jingdong's love for herself; he had fully passed her test.
She therefore decided that, no matter the result later, she would give herself over to him completely after this return.
Because he was worth it!
Just for having the guts to say those words, he was worthy!
And Ye Zhinan had not anticipated such a response from Zhang Jingdong at all.