NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12:
Chapter 12: Lin Xian’s Life Goals—Three Clear Objectives:
After ensuring Vice President Zhang, Brother Li, and Little Wang got home safely, Lin Xian finally returned to his own apartment.
Following a quick shower, he lay in bed and opened WeChat.
Every group chat was buzzing with videos of the car accident.
With the power of millions of netizens, the identities of those involved had already been uncovered.
The two girls critically injured and now in the ICU were revealed to be Dai Chuchan, the only daughter of the powerful Dai family, and Li X, a student at Donghai University.
The girl who fled the scene was identified as Tian X, also a student at Donghai University.
The deceased driver was Liu X, Tian X’s boyfriend, a young man with no steady job.
Dai Chuchan, Li X, and Tian X were all members of Donghai University’s cheerleading team.
The driver, Liu X, was an unemployed socialite.
Such a peculiar group of people inevitably sparked wild speculation, as if a dramatic story were hidden behind the scenes.
Not long after, someone in Lin Xian’s workplace group chat shared an official police bulletin.
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[Police Bulletin]
At 10:21 PM today, a severe traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Jianghan Road and Liuzhou Road. A Buick GL8 suffered heavy casualties. Investigators, using advanced techniques, decrypted the phones of Li X and Tian X to examine their chat records.
It was determined that this was an organized, premeditated kidnapping targeting Miss Dai Chuchan. The perpetrators intended to demand a ransom of 5 million yuan from Dai Shuangcheng, President of the Donghai Chamber of Commerce.
The case is now focused on capturing fugitive suspect Tian X. Citizens with any information are encouraged to contact the authorities.
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“So it was as I suspected…”
On the way home, Lin Xian had already considered this possibility.
Fame invites trouble, just as a fat pig attracts slaughter. Open threats are easy to dodge, but hidden schemes are much harder to avoid.
This was precisely why Lin Xian had been so cautious about his lottery winnings.
In today’s society, resentment toward the wealthy is rampant. Until one possesses enough strength and influence, it’s better to stay low-key.
This incident served as a wake-up call for Lin Xian.
“If I keep using the time-space mailbox to get rich and eventually become the wealthiest man in the world…”
“Will I, too, end up being targeted, just like Dai Chuchan?”
He thought the chances were high.
Dai Chuchan had bodyguards, a driver, and an influential father. Despite all that, she still fell victim to an attempted kidnapping.
What did he have?
Even if he had the means to make money, would he have the means to enjoy it safely?
Sitting up in bed, Lin Xian moved to his study, turned on the desk lamp, and grabbed a pen and paper.
“I need to set some clear goals. Otherwise, I’ll end up as someone else’s prey, wasting the potential of the time-space mailbox.”
“First… I need a certain level of power to ensure my future safety.”
After a moment of thought, he began writing:
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Three Major Goals for Using the Time-Space Mailbox
Earn a massive fortune, become a super-rich individual, and change my life.
Develop personal influence and power to protect myself and those around me.
Resolve the regrets in my life.
Capping his pen, Lin Xian stared at the paper.
These three goals would now define the main trajectory of his life.
With the immense capabilities of the time-space mailbox, he had no excuse not to make a name for himself.
Moreover, everyone has regrets in their life.
Most people are powerless to address them, letting them fade into the memories of youth.
But Lin Xian was different.
He had the ability to fix every regret.
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“Speaking of which… who sent me the time-space mailbox in the first place?”
Pulling out the original letter that came with the red mailbox, he examined it again.
The three lines of handwriting on the note looked somewhat similar to his own, but not entirely the same.
He grabbed a blank sheet of paper and copied the three lines exactly, placing it side by side with the original.
“The handwriting is so similar… but not identical.”
“The strokes are more fluid and steady than mine.”
“Could it be my future self? If so, why not just say so outright?”
Shaking his head, Lin Xian set the thought aside. Without further evidence, it was impossible to confirm.
After finalizing his three goals, Lin Xian felt a renewed sense of clarity. Glancing at the clock, he saw it was already 11:30 PM.
“Time to scroll through some videos before bed.”
Lying in bed, he opened his short video app, where the local channel was flooded with news about the major car accident.
While scrolling, a video suddenly appeared with a close-up of a stern middle-aged man.
The image startled Lin Xian for a moment.
The man on the screen began to speak.
“Good evening, everyone. I am Dai Shuangcheng, President of the Donghai Chamber of Commerce.”
“As you may know, one of the injured individuals in tonight’s accident is my daughter, Dai Chuchan.”
“The authorities have confirmed that this was a malicious kidnapping attempt targeting her. One suspect remains at large.”
“The law is inescapable, and justice will prevail. I urge anyone with information to come forward. To show my gratitude, I personally offer a reward of 10 million yuan for key information leading to the capture of the criminal!”