Zhou Yu nodded. "I'll talk to him later. It's better for the child to grow up with his parents. It's not always convenient for him to stay with us. Even if we run away halfway, we'll still have to take the child with us. You don't need to worry about this. We've done right by my sister all these years."

Shen Ruifang rolled her eyes. It's more than just fair. They don't have any children. Putting aside what they saved before, they've already used what they earned to help each other out. What more do you want from them?

She knows perfectly well what they're planning by bringing a child over. If they were ordinary people, they wouldn't have made a living. Having a child around would at least provide some care.

But this child really isn't close to them. Well, it's like trying to feed a sheep with dog meat; they're already lucky. She doesn't want to think about what will happen in the future.

After Jiang Qiao came out, he went to the bathhouse that the woman frequented. He took a bath there but didn't find anything unusual. He didn't know if the woman was just taking a bath or if she was meeting someone. It was really impossible to tell in a short time.

After coming out, she hurried back to the hotel to find her cousin. It was the first time she had let Gu Zhixuan do this job, and she was a little uneasy. But if she didn't try to let go, this child would never grow up.

After Gu Zhixuan arrived at the factory with his group, he didn't rush back. He hadn't even had a proper look around the city yet, so he wandered around aimlessly. That's when he came across the black market.

It was a rather secluded place, a courtyard hidden in a hutong, with guards outside. Gu Zhixuan had heard Jiang Qiao mention such a place.

If the other party feels there's something wrong with you, they won't let you in. Basically, the people who get in are all familiar faces and don't have any problems.

Gu Zhixuan struck up a conversation with an older man who walked past him, simply wanting the man to take him inside.

The old man sized up Gu Zhixuan, especially staring into his eyes for a long time.

"Okay, then come in with me. Don't ask any unnecessary questions. If you see something you like, bargain with the seller, but keep your voice down. Once you've bought it, hurry up and leave."

The old man probably didn't want to cause trouble, and the existence of this black market has made things much more convenient for everyone.

Although the young man in front of her had innocent eyes, who could be sure that his heart wasn't pure too? You can't see into someone's heart. After saying this to Gu Zhixuan, the two of them went inside together. After the old man went in, he ignored Gu Zhixuan and told him to buy whatever he wanted.

Seeing such a scene for the first time, Gu Zhixuan was a little excited. He had finally experienced this legendary black market firsthand.

Following the old man's teachings, Gu Zhixuan basically walked around the place and took a look before making a move.

Gu Zhixuan is the eldest grandson of the Gu family. Even though Gu Hanting has lived in the cowshed for so many years, the old man has never been stingy with teaching him anything.

Gu Zhixuan had plenty of money and tickets in his pocket, given by his father, his grandfather, and Jiang Qiao. In fact, he was much richer than most people.

There were some pieces of jewelry that caught his eye, as well as some stones and antiques, which weren't worth much money. This guy was incredibly generous and quick to spend money. When he came out, he found that his backpack was already full.

He intended to buy the jewelry for his younger sister, who was the daughter of the Gu family and needed to be pampered. Even if she didn't wear it, it didn't mean she wouldn't have it. Since everything in the house had been taken away, he bought it to help save up for his sister's dowry. As for the other items, he thought his father and grandfather would like them.

What he didn't know was that after he left, the people in the black market, though they didn't say anything, were all thinking to themselves that the young man who came today was definitely a fool. Everyone else was buying grain and other meats, but this guy was buying useless things.

Jiang Qiao returned earlier than Gu Zhixuan. She wasn't worried because her older brother hadn't come back yet. He was a grown man, and he still had a mouth below his nose. She thought it was unlikely that he would get lost, and even less likely that he would be kidnapped. In broad daylight, enemy agents wouldn't have that kind of guts.

Besides, there are so many people on the street. Even if they had the will, they wouldn't have the guts. Moreover, Gu Zhixuan is no longer the same as before. Although he is not a master, he will definitely not easily submit to ordinary people.

Just as Gu Zhixuan returned excitedly, he checked the time and was about to go out to buy some food.

"Qiao'er, look what I bought?"

Seeing her older brother emptying the contents of his bag like he was showing off a treasure, Jiang Qiao wanted to smile wryly.

The Gu family has always had a tradition of buying these kinds of things. However, she also admired Gu Zhixuan. He had only come this far, yet he still managed to find his way to the black market. She didn't know whether to say that the kid was lucky or to praise him for being fortunate enough not to be chased around by anyone.

However, I should still give you some praise: "The items are all good quality, so you have good taste. But aren't you afraid you might end up on the black market?"

Gu Zhixuan nodded excitedly, and then recounted his experience to Jiang Qiao.

"Alright, I'll keep the stuff for you. But remember, it's best not to go to this place unless you're absolutely sure. What if there are enemy agents in there today? What if they just pin you down in the room after you go in? What would you do then?"

Gu Zhixuan was dumbfounded. "No way?"

Jiang Qiao sighed, "Nothing is impossible in this world. The reason I dared to go to such a place is because I believe my kung fu is pretty good. In addition, I have a handy weapon. Before going in, I always observe the terrain carefully and am always ready to escape at any time."

Of course, even if I go inside, I still need to observe everyone. At worst, I can still wear a child's face, which is my best cover.

And you, don't forget, you're an adult now. If something happens and they arrest you, it'll be recorded in your file. If you want to go again in the future, you'd better find someone to go with you, like me, your uncle, or your grandfather.

If we're busy, you should contact your brothers. At least someone needs to be there to let you know if something happens.

If you really want to go by yourself, then you need to be fully prepared before going in. There's no rush; we can practice after we've finished our business. Are you short on money?

Before Gu Zhixuan could even speak, Jiang Qiao stuffed a wad of cash into his pocket.

"Don't tell me you're refusing. Right now, this is the only thing I don't need."

"Brother, did this woman do anything unusual on the way here?"

Gu Zhixuan shook his head. "She's just like a normal person, taking the bus to and from get off work. I'm wondering, is that woman a bad person? She doesn't seem like one, she seems pretty normal."

Jiang Qiao was a little worried. "Being normal doesn't mean anything. These people are all trained. If they can't even do this much, they might not have been sent here. Take Milan, for example. You could tell she was an enemy agent back then, but when she showed her teeth, wasn't she just as terrifying?"

Gu Zhixuan was now impressed. He hadn't expected his sister to plan everything in advance. Today's unexpected surprise had almost made him forget his father's instructions.

"Qiao'er, I'll remember that and be more careful from now on. So, what did you gain today?"