Chapter 424: An Odd Scene

Chapter 424: Chapter 424: An Odd Scene

In the commercial center of the eastern district of Zhonghai City, a place considered the pinnacle of wealth, the offices of Fortune 500 companies and various prestigious financial conglomerates converge. Unlike the city center in the western district where Yu Lei International's headquarters is located, this area is predominantly filled with financial institutions symbolizing wealth.

As one of the most important financial hubs in Yanxia and one of the world's major financial cities, Zhonghai is home to almost every renowned financial institution one can think of. Customers can find anything they seek here.

Amidst the towering skyscrapers of this steel and concrete jungle, a somewhat dated, twenty-something-story building stands quietly at the edge of the financial center, its facade a muted yellow. Compared to the seventy- or eighty-story skyscrapers around it, this building seems like a tiny matchbox, insignificant and easily overlooked.

In the small parking lot in front of the building, a few cars are sparsely parked, and there are even a few rare bicycles. Unlike the grandeur and magnificence of the surrounding buildings, this place appears modest and desolate, with hardly any visitors.

However, stationed at the entrance of this unassuming building are two upright and meticulously uniformed white security guards, standing proudly at their posts.

This unusual scene might seem odd to the uninformed, but those in the know understand why. The reason lies in the granite plaque in front of the building, with black lettering on a gold background, simply inscribed with three letters and three key symbols: UBS.

When expanded, this acronym stands for one of the world's most enigmatic banks: "Union Bank of Switzerland," commonly known as Swiss Bank.

No one can accurately calculate the total assets of the Swiss Bank, no one knows the extent of the priceless treasures it has safeguarded from past to present, and no one questions its unparalleled authority in confidentiality—because it is unmatched.

A famous anecdote highlights this point: once, a wealthy individual went to deposit money at the Swiss Bank. The staff asked, "Sir, how much would you like to deposit?" The wealthy man, cautiously and in a low voice, replied, "Five million dollars."

The staff member generously smiled and said, "Sir, you don't need to be so shy. Although everyone here is wealthy, being less wealthy is not a fault."

Though this was just a humorous story, it underscores the extremely high threshold of the Swiss Bank.

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Zhonghai's Swiss Bank is the headquarters for the Swiss Bank in Yanxia. Despite its extraordinary background, it remains discreetly housed in an unassuming small building, much like the CIA headquarters in Washington, which contrasts sharply with its reputation.

It was just after the Swiss Bank had opened for the day, and the early morning light bathed the building in a gentle golden glow, making it look lazily enchanting. A red Bentley slowly pulled into the parking lot outside the building. A security guard politely approached the car, waiting for the owner to step out.

Lin Ruoxi, carrying a white Hermès shoulder bag, gracefully exited the car. She glanced at the Swiss Bank, which she had only visited once before, her expression complicated.

"Ma'am, please allow me to inspect your belongings," the security guard, momentarily taken aback by her beauty, politely performed his duty.

Lin Ruoxi handed her bag to the guard. She disliked the myriad rules of the Swiss Bank, which was why she hadn't returned after opening an account and depositing money there.

After the guard finished the inspection, he gestured for her to proceed. Lin Ruoxi walked up the steps. At the entrance, electronic devices scanned her for any metal objects. Once cleared, she entered the building.

"Ma'am, how can I assist you today?" A client manager in the lobby, a woman in her thirties with a refined appearance, approached Lin Ruoxi with a pleasant smile.

A blush spread across Lin Ruoxi's cheeks. She had almost misunderstood, thinking this man was giving her an iron ring as a wedding ring.

"What use is this thing? Is it worth 50 billion?" Lin Ruoxi glared at Yang Chen, trying to shake off the awkwardness.

Yang Chen shrugged. "I can't say how much it's worth, but if you take this to the Swiss Bank, you can get a 50 billion loan."

"Do you even have any common sense? Swiss Bank? Don't you know they don't offer loan services?" Lin Ruoxi felt a surge of frustration.

Yang Chen smiled lightly. "Calm down. Normally, they don't offer such services, but for special situations, they make exceptions. Trust me, I wouldn't joke about this, especially knowing how urgent it is. Besides, you have no other way to get the money now, do you?"

Lin Ruoxi pondered for a long time. It seemed like she really had no choice but to trust Yang Chen's strange method. Looking at the ring on her hand, she sighed deeply.

In the bank's lobby, Lin Ruoxi's face changed several times. Eventually, she raised her head and said calmly to the customer manager, "I know there are no loan services available, but I have this."

Lin Ruoxi raised her hand, showing the ancient, dark-colored metal ring on her finger.

"What is this?" The customer manager was bewildered. She had no idea what the beautiful woman in front of her meant.

Lin Ruoxi silently cursed Yang Chen. That scoundrel, is he really reliable?!

"I want to see your bank manager," Lin Ruoxi said through gritted teeth.

The customer manager smiled helplessly. "Ma'am, we really don't have any loan services. Although I don't understand why you are so determined to come here for a loan, you will be disappointed. Even if you see our manager, the answer will be the same."

"I want to see your bank manager," Lin Ruoxi insisted, having no idea how to explain. She could only keep demanding.

The customer manager had no choice. This was a VIP client she couldn't afford to offend. After looking at the name on Lin Ruoxi's credit card, she walked over to the phone and called the manager's office.

"Mr. Stephen, a lady wants to see you regarding a loan. I told her we don't offer loans, but she insists on seeing you. Oh, and she is one of our VIP clients. Okay, got it."

Before long, Stephen, who had just started his shift, decided to have the manager bring Lin Ruoxi to his office for a face-to-face meeting.

Lin Ruoxi sighed with relief but felt even more anxious. If even the branch manager didn't recognize this strange ring, would she have to go to the headquarters of Swiss Bank to see the president?!

Following the customer manager to the top floor, she unconsciously arrived at the manager's office door. Lin Ruoxi took a deep breath and braced herself.

No matter what, she had to trust that man's words for now. She hoped this little thing on her finger truly had the magical power he claimed.