A major client was very interested in a project I had previously worked on and insisted that my boss bring me along to meet with him.

My boss said that if this collaboration succeeds, I can earn a substantial bonus.

So, in order to get the bonus, I definitely have to go meet with him.

However, my phone kept receiving notifications that there would be a powerful typhoon with winds reaching level twelve tomorrow. The meteorological bureau advised citizens to avoid going out as much as possible to prevent any safety accidents.

But the meeting with the client was scheduled for tomorrow, and the meeting place was still the seaside Bay Resort Hotel.

Originally, I didn't care much about typhoons, as every time they were mentioned, they would change course and land somewhere else. It's very likely that it will be the same this time.

However, when I went to the fresh produce supermarket to buy fruit, I found many people rushing to grab vegetables, emptying the shelves. They said it was to prepare for the typhoon tomorrow and stock up on food to eat at home.

At that moment, I realized that the typhoon was probably really going to make landfall in the coastal city where I was. So I started thinking about discussing with my boss whether we could reschedule the cooperation meeting to after the typhoon.

We need to make money, but we also need to protect our lives!

After organizing my thoughts for a while, I finally mustered the courage to ask my boss if we could change the meeting time. The weather tomorrow probably won't be as playful as usual, but my boss said it's already set, and we'll only change it if it's absolutely necessary.

After all, it's rare to encounter such a major client, and we can't stand them up.

Alright then! Making money is more important.

I deliberately got a new haircut and then went home to sleep.

Only by being well-rested can I have a chance to negotiate the cooperation successfully.

The next day, I looked up at the sky for a long while and thought, "This typhoon really understands things; it won't come after all."

The weather was sunny, with a gentle breeze, and there was no sign of an approaching typhoon.

So, my boss and I happily went to meet the client.

It's over sixty kilometers from the company to the Bay Resort Hotel, and my boss trusted me enough to let me drive.

Although I can't afford the car I've been yearning for, I did get my driver's license and I consider myself a steady driver.

The cooperation went smoothly, and we signed a big contract with the client. My boss was overjoyed, and I was in a great mood too.

We ended up spending a long time at lunch.

When my boss and I were preparing to leave the Bay Resort Hotel, the weather suddenly changed dramatically.

The wind blew, the rain poured, and thunder and lightning filled the sky. Judging from the situation, the typhoon was likely to make a strong landfall.

"Why don't we stay for the night? It might not be safe to drive back in this weather," the client kindly suggested to my boss and me.

I also wanted to stay at the Bay Resort Hotel for the night, but even the cheapest room there cost over three thousand yuan.

Even if my boss and I shared a room, it still felt a bit extravagant.

The company probably wouldn't reimburse the hotel expenses either, since we were discussing cooperation within the same city. It would be hard to justify suddenly staying at a hotel.

Moreover, we had agreed to return to the company for a meeting in the afternoon.

My boss hesitated for a long time and decided to drive back.

He has a family to take care of and didn't want to waste money unnecessarily.

Although I wanted to spend the money, I also felt it wasn't worth it.

Plus, if my boss was going back, and I stayed behind, it would be awkward.

This time, my boss suggested that he drive instead.

It's over sixty kilometers, and he thought that if he drove faster, we could reach the city within a couple of hours.

After reading the text message just sent by the local meteorological bureau, I nervously sat in the passenger seat.

I muttered "Ancestors, protect us," before daring to look straight ahead.

The message warned that a super typhoon wouldmake landfall in the coastal city within the next few hours, with winds reaching level twelve.

I glanced at my boss, who seemed determined but also a bit worried.

The rain started to pour heavily, and visibility on the road decreased significantly.

The wind was picking up, and the trees along the roadside were swaying violently.

I thought to myself, "Is it really worth risking our lives for this?"

But then I remembered the potential bonus that awaited me if this collaboration succeeded.

The thought of the extra money motivated me to push through the fear and focus on reaching our destination safely.

My boss concentrated on the road, gripping the steering wheel tightly, as we navigated through the worsening weather.

There were moments when I felt like the wind would blow our car off course, but my boss skillfully maneuvered through the gusts.

After what felt like an eternity, we finally made it back to the city.

As we stepped out of the car, drenched from head to toe, I couldn't help but feel relieved that we had made it back safely.

The typhoon continued to rage outside, and it was clear that staying at the Bay Resort Hotel would have been a risky decision.

My boss and I looked at each other, both knowing that we had made the right choice to drive back.

Despite the challenging journey, we had successfully secured the collaboration with the major client.

The next day, when the news reported the devastation caused by the typhoon in the coastal city, I couldn't help but feel grateful that we had made it back unharmed.

Reflecting on the experience, I realized that while money is important, our safety and well-being should always be the top priority.

From that day forward, I vowed to always consider the risks and make informed decisions, even when faced with tempting incentives.

Money may come and go, but our lives are irreplaceable.