Chapter 83: Changes in Fortune

Half an hour later, the officers were indeed led out of the mansion by the girls who had arrived at the brothel. The guards split into two groups, one went to search the officers' bedrooms, and the other rushed to the compound where the exiles lived.

"Don't move! There's been a theft at the mansion, and we're conducting a routine inspection. I'm telling you straight up, if you're guilty, please come forward. If we find out, we won't let you down!"

The guards pushed open the door and sternly asked everyone to stand still, while they personally searched through everyone's bags. Their tough look was even more brutal than that of the bandits.

"We've been locked up in the compound all day, so we don't have the chance to steal. We don't even know where the mansion's things are. Maybe you've got the wrong person..."

"Yeah, you messed up my things and you might scare my kids later..."

Everyone complained, but they only dared to talk. After all, on someone else's territory, confronting them head-on would be suicidal.

"They're not officials, they're just servants guarding our house. Why would they rummage through our things on a trumped-up charge?"

Wen Liyu began to pick up her clothes scattered on the ground with an indignant look on her face, lamenting that she was bullied by dogs when she was in trouble, and that even the security guards could step on her head when she was living under someone else's roof.

"Okay, don't be angry. If we are upright, we have nothing to fear from our shadows. We are upright and have done the right thing. We have nothing to fear from their search."

Cheng Weiyao cooperated honestly with the guards' search, and at the same time, she took care of Wen Liyu's feelings, although she did feel a little guilty when she said this.

On second thought, the collusion between officials and businessmen to treat everyone like this can be regarded as a little compensation interest. Anyway, the gold, silver and jewelry are all stored in the warehouse of QQ Farm. It can be said that this matter has left no clues at all, so it doesn't matter how these people investigate.

The most important thing was that since it was stolen, it would be difficult to escape before the truth was revealed. If the officials were hindered, the exile team would be unable to move forward, which would give Wen Chengming time to recuperate. Having taken the money, vented his anger, and found an opportunity for his brother-in-law to rest, Cheng Weiyao's mouth curled calmly.

This faint smile happened to fall into Wen Chengyun's eyes. His eyes flashed slightly, and his heart was a little moved. Coincidentally, the theft happened too coincidentally.

The guards left after searching the yard. The whole yard was littered with bags and luggage scattered on the ground, but no clues were found. The guards looked at each other and became more certain that the problem was with the officials. Now they could only hope that the housekeeper and another group of brothers could get some results.

But disappointingly, after Butler Wu and the guards searched the officials' bedrooms thoroughly, they still found nothing. In the end, they could only carefully restore the layout of the bedrooms.

However, after having eaten, drunk and whored himself to the fullest, Wang Gang immediately returned to his bedroom and noticed a subtle change in the room's layout. His brows knitted together. Had the room been searched? And why?

He subconsciously thought of the whispers between the housekeeper and Li Dabao. Something unusual must have happened in the mansion, otherwise, according to Li Dabao's character, he would not be so bold to search the messenger's room.

Wang Gang shook his head. It was useless to think about these things. Even if the sky fell, it had nothing to do with him. The exile team had to set off on time, otherwise it would be troublesome if they delayed their journey.

He was not the kind of person who would sit and wait for death, so he simply found Li Dabao and planned to ask him in person. As soon as he reached the door of the study, he bumped into Butler Wu who had just finished reporting the situation.

"Is everything alright, housekeeper? Your master is in the study. I have something important to discuss with you."

"Brother Wang, come in."

Li Dabao was feeling upset at the moment. The housekeeper had already taken two approaches but there was no clue at all. With such a clean, neat and inconspicuous action, it was hard for him not to suspect Wang Gang's brothers.

After all, Wang Gang received a box full of jewels, but whether his subordinates got a share or not depended entirely on Wang Gang's conscience. It was hard to guarantee that there wouldn't be any jealous people...

If the steward had not discovered it in time this morning, the officials would have already eaten and drunk their fill and set off, and it would have been too late to regret it then.

"Brother Li, I'm not one to beat around the bush. There must be a reason for searching my room. Tell me, what's going on at home?"

Wang Gang went straight to the point. Judging from Li Dabao's behavior, his beauty was just a naked delaying tactic. He went to such great lengths to keep his team, so something must be going on in his mansion.

"You... okay! You're an open person, and I have something to say. It's not just Brother Wang, I've turned the house upside down. The warehouse was robbed last night, and I suffered heavy losses. Your team is in the right place, so it's hard for me not to think too much."

Li Dabao was slightly stunned, and simply told everything. After interacting with Wang Gang, he felt that this person was quite genuine.

The most important thing is that the entire town is his sphere of influence. Without his approval, even if Wang Gang and others want to break in by force, they have to see whether they can afford the consequences.

Guards can be recruited with money, but it will be difficult to replace them in a short time if the officers in the exile team die.

"Okay, I'll check my people. If there are any thieves, I will not tolerate them. But if there are no problems with my people, please let them go, Brother Li."

Wang Gang is a smart man. Although he knows his brothers well and they usually don't make mistakes, it is hard to guarantee that one or two of them will not get drunk and act rashly.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn't want to conflict with Li Dabao. After all, they still had a lot of business relationship. Another reason was that a strong dragon could not defeat a local snake, and they had to pass through the city wall to enter and leave the town.

Without Li Dabao's permission, unnecessary casualties would be inevitable if they tried to force their way through.

With Wang Gang's words, Li Dabao felt a little more at ease. He bowed and said goodbye.

Wang Gang turned around and gathered all his brothers in the small courtyard outside his room.

"Brother, what's going on? Why are you so anxious? We're all having a great time..."

Many officers were called back before they could have a good time fooling around. They were disheveled and grumbling with dissatisfaction. After all, the journey of exile was long and arduous. If they stayed away from women, they would be no different from monks. It was a rare opportunity that was interrupted, so they could not help but feel resentful.

"How much money do you have on hand? Take it all out and let me see it."

Wang Gang didn't waste any words. His own room had been searched, let alone these slow-witted gentlemen. They either didn't take anything at all, or they were quick to exchange it for silver and banknotes while they were out...