The client was found by Xiao Pang. Tang Long had gone with him several times before, and everything had been very reliable. But this time, for some reason, he was arrested as soon as he landed in Hong Kong.

"If we have proof that it's our own cultural relic, wouldn't it be easier to handle?" Qin Xiaoyu studied the regulations in her spare time and knew a bit about them.

"I heard the buyer is a foreigner." Xiaoli's father had already asked around for information.

Hearing this, Qin Xiaoyu panicked.

If the buyer is a foreigner, regardless of where the cultural relic came from, even if it was passed down through generations, it is still considered a crime of trafficking in cultural relics.

This chubby guy is really asking for trouble. Last time he got Qin Xiaoyu arrested for speculation and profiteering after smuggling some color TVs. Now he's got a foreign buyer involved. If they're convicted, Tang Long and the chubby guy won't be out of town for a while.

"Is there any way?" Director Zhang could find people in the city, but he had no idea how to get to Hong Kong, where he was completely unfamiliar with the place.

“I heard that Hong Kong values ​​the law, so we’ll hire the most expensive and best lawyer!” Xiaoli’s mother is quite educated.

"Let me think of a way."

Qin Xiaoyu's only option was to find A Lei.

When she dialed A Lei's number, she realized that this was the step she had been waiting for.

“Fly to Guangzhou, and I’ll take you to Hong Kong,” A Lei answered readily.

After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiaoyu felt a surge of excitement; she was finally going to see him.

"I want to go too!" Xiaoli was so anxious that she couldn't eat or sleep.

"I..." Tang Fengqin started to say, but after glancing at Qin Xiaoyu's expression, she swallowed her words.

"Just wait for news at home." Qin Xiaoyu quickly packed her luggage and went out. Being with A Lei, she didn't seem to have anything to worry about; she just needed to take care of herself on the way.

To save time, she took a plane from the provincial capital.

At Baiyun Airport, she met A Lei and Wang Lei.

Wang Lei has lost a lot of weight and looks more mature. When he saw Qin Xiaoyu, his eyes reddened.

Qin Xiaoyu knew that he was homesick and missed Fengqin.

He wouldn't even shake her hand.

A Lei seemed unchanged; his leg appeared to have fully recovered, and he walked without any noticeable problem. However, he avoided eye contact with Qin Xiaoyu, and the two of them kept looking away.

"It's all arranged. We're going to Hong Kong today. Wang Lei, you wait here." A Lei had already made the plan.

"I'll do whatever you say." Qin Xiaoyu lowered her head and bowed her brows, completely obedient.

Wang Lei left on his own, while Qin Xiaoyu and A Lei went to the VIP lounge in the departure hall. Their luggage had been checked in, and the two of them would have to wait three hours before their plane took off.

There weren't many people in the VIP room; they sat in small groups, not disturbing each other.

Qin Xiaoyu had anticipated the high temperature here, so she wore a heavy beige silk dress with a thick trench coat over it. She stuffed the trench coat directly into her suitcase when checking in her luggage. She only had a small Chanel bag with her, traveling light.

A Lei was wearing a white striped shirt and light gray trousers. His hair was cut very short, making him look more capable.

"Are you alright?" they both asked at the same time, feeling awkward.

"I've never seen such a stubborn woman as you. Can't you contact me when there's nothing else to do?" Arena paused for a moment before saying.

"Why would I need to talk to you for no reason?" Qin Xiaoyu raised her face and forced a smile.

It turns out that she enjoys being shameless in front of A Lei; it's a very fun thing for her.

The fact that A Lei couldn't stand her but couldn't do anything about it always made her laugh.

This is probably what they call being taken for granted when you're loved.

But now she doesn't have that much confidence anymore.

"With you like this, I'm not even confident I can win you over." A Lei lowered his eyes wearily, and Qin Xiaoyu suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart.

She really wanted to tell him, "Stop arguing, let's have a serious relationship."

But the next second, when A Lei looked up again, he was fully recovered, not even giving her a chance to back down.

"Let's talk about Longlong's matter first. The most difficult thing right now is that the buyer is a foreigner. Also, the legal system in Hong Kong is very strict, and it's not easy to get through to them. We can only try to minimize the problem; closing the case is not an option."

"You already have a plan?" Qin Xiaoyu asked in surprise.

"No, I can't promise you anything. I'll just take it one step at a time." A Lei shook his head.

It was already evening when they arrived in Hong Kong. Someone picked them up outside the airport, and they went straight to the hotel in a car.

For a moment, Qin Xiaoyu felt disoriented, as if she had returned to the 21st century. This was the time of Hong Kong's economic boom, when the Four Asian Tigers were leading many cities in China, only to be gradually surpassed by rising stars many years later.

This era is truly full of opportunities; it's truly wonderful.

“Your eyes are full of desire,” Are pointed out without missing a beat.

"Yes, this is a place paved with gold, and I want to make a killing."

"Going into the real estate market?" A Lei asked, hitting the nail on the head.

"The time isn't right yet," Qin Xiaoyu said, feigning seriousness.

"I'll give you one more chance to say it."

"I have no money."

"..."

The intense gaze that A Lei was staring at made her feel a burning sensation, a warmth from the past, but it vanished in an instant.

After being apart for a while, shouldn't things be getting heated again?

Qin Xiaoyu had come prepared, but the spark was gone.

The best thing about A Lei is that he understands Qin Xiaoyu too well. She is always sleep-deprived, and the best way to take care of her is to let her get a good night's sleep.

So he booked a large suite, one room for each person. Tomorrow is a battle, so getting enough sleep is important.

Qin Xiaoyu had been flying for over ten hours straight and was exhausted. After taking a shower, she practically crawled into bed. It was so comfortable, just like home. She wanted to use her brain, but then she lost consciousness.

The next morning, after having breakfast at the self-service restaurant downstairs, the two went to see Tang Long.

There were three people traveling with her, including a lawyer whom A Lei had found—one of his senior classmates. Although Qin Xiaoyu really wanted to see Tang Long, she wisely gave the opportunity to Lawyer Sun.

After waiting for a long time, Attorney Sun finally came out and received all the materials.

It's true that Xiaopang found the client, but he didn't know at first that the buyer was a foreigner.

Because the middleman was someone they had dealt with several times and was very reliable, Xiaopang suggested taking the goods to Guangzhou.

The item he's selling this time is a bronze tripod. Tang Long has appraised it; it's at least from the Shang Dynasty or earlier. He bought it as an incense burner when he first started collecting scraps, and it's been sitting in his warehouse ever since.

Once, while learning oracle bone script with Zhou Xing's mother, I suddenly remembered this object. I thought I would just look at the characters on it, but Zhou Xing's mother immediately said that it was not good.

"This is a tripod, a three-legged tripod, a fine piece."

They checked relevant information, but aside from roughly determining the era, they found nothing else. The deal was originally scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, with the buyer taking the items with them.

But when the appointed time arrived, only the middleman showed up, saying there was a problem with the buyer's passport. Actually, Tang Long had already become suspicious at that point, but Little Fatty was blinded by greed and kept saying nice things, so he went to Hong Kong with him.

This isn't my first time in Hong Kong, but for some reason, I feel uneasy this time.