“He’s no ordinary man.” Su Ruochu’s expression was complicated. “Ordinary methods won’t work against him.”
“Then change your strategy and do what you can for him,” Li Yijin said. “Even die for him, so that he will remember you forever.”
"What...what are you thinking?" Su Ruochu looked at Li Yijin in astonishment. She thought this little girl was a bit too mature.
"I'm so sorry, cousin. I deliberately acted as bait to lure Xu Jie out, but I didn't expect something to happen to her." Li Yijin lowered her head, feeling extremely guilty.
“You…” Su Ruochu was startled.
“If Xu Jie were here, there would definitely be endless trouble. Besides, she's been cursed, and I was afraid she'd cause trouble for Ye Xingchen, so I decided to take the initiative. But I didn't expect my cousin to be so stubborn.” Li Yijin raised her eyes: “Do you think I'm very scheming?”
“It really doesn’t match your age.” Su Ruochu patted her head: “Don’t blame yourself. With him here, your cousin will be fine.”
"Okay." Li Yijin nodded, and just then, she received a phone call.
She said a few words, then excitedly said, "Sister, someone told me that you can buy the Two Lifetimes Flower on the black market. I'm going there now."
"Black market? Where is the black market?" Su Ruochu was taken aback.
“It’s in Yanjiao, the Black Wind Mountain black market. I know someone in the underworld, and I asked him to inquire about it yesterday. He said there are people selling things there.” Li Yijin turned around and went to change her shoes: “I’m going there now.”
"Wait, are you going there by yourself?" Su Ruochu quickly stood up.
“My brother is busy, I’ll just take a driver with me,” Li Yijin said. “It’s okay, he’s an acquaintance.”
“I’ll go with you. These are special times, so don’t be too careless,” Su Ruochu said.
The two women drove over a hundred kilometers to a black market far north of Yanjiao.
It was already dusk when we arrived. The black market is open at night, and it sells all sorts of things; if you can think of it, you can buy it here.
Li Yijin contacted a shifty-eyed guy. This guy had a sleazy appearance and was someone that people from all walks of life would recognize.
"Li Yijin, over here." The guy waved from the crowd and came over.
"Wang Hao, are you sure this is what I'm looking for?" Li Yijin asked.
“I’m sure. How could I lie to you? He’s one of the black market boss’s underlings, he’s my cousin, we’re all on the same side.” Wang Hao rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining as he looked at her and Su Ruochu, his gaze lingering on Su Ruochu’s ample bosom.
"What are you looking at? This is my sister, you can't afford to mess with her." Li Yijin said fiercely, "Take me there, I need the things right now, as long as it's genuine, money is no problem."
"Wait half an hour before it starts. Hehe, I can guarantee the stuff is real, but..." Wang Hao held out his hand, indicating that he wanted money.
"Don't worry, as long as the goods are guaranteed, you'll get your money back." Li Yijin glanced at Wang Hao.
"Okay, thank you." Wang Hao nodded repeatedly.
"Yi Jin," Su Ruochu pulled her aside, "your friend is unreliable."
“He knows a lot of people, let’s not worry about that for now, let’s take a look at the things first,” Li Yijin said in a low voice.
"That works too." Su Ruochu thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
As dusk fell, the black market finally opened. This black market was a huge warehouse that had been converted into a market. There were stalls on both sides of the inside. This place traded antiques, raw stones, and various special supplies that had flowed out from the red brick walls of Yanjing.
You can find all sorts of rare items here, and the market owner is honest and trustworthy, guaranteeing that everything is genuine.
Wang Hao led the two men to another shifty-looking man, his cousin Chen Qiang, who was a henchman of Xiong Chu, the black market boss.
He led his group to a separate room.
"Hey buddy, where's the stuff? This is a big shot from Yanjing. As long as the stuff is genuine, money's no object." Wang Hao chuckled, looking like a thief.
“Since you brought them, they’re one of us.” Chen Qiang’s eyes darted around. “I think you’ve all heard of this black market. The stuff here is genuine.”
"However, regarding the price..."
“Let us see the goods, and we can discuss the price,” Li Yijin said. She is rich, but that doesn’t mean she’s stupid.
People from all walks of life can be found in places like this; if she's not careful, she'll definitely get scammed.
“Little sister,” Chen Qiang said with a smile, “Go out and ask around. The Black Wind Mountain Black Market is the most trustworthy place.”
“Our boss is a local bigwig here. Even the powerful and influential people in Yanjing have to give him some face. I’m his confidant. Do you think I would lie to you?”
“That won’t do. The rule for buying things is to see the goods before paying. At least let me see the goods now.” Li Yijin raised her head.
She knew Wang Hao, but Wang Hao didn't know her identity; these people treated her like a wronged person.
"Alright, here's the thing." Chen Qiang winked at Wang Hao, then turned and left.
A short while later, he came out with a sandalwood box and placed it on the table.
This sandalwood box is carved with various patterns and looks extremely valuable. If it can be used in such a way, the contents inside must be extraordinary.
Li Yijin's eyes lit up, and she reached out to open the box, but Chen Qiang stopped her.
“Sister, this is a very valuable item. It was passed down from my fellow villager’s ancestors. It’s not something you can look at lightly.”
"How am I supposed to know if it's real or fake if you don't let me see it?" Li Yijin said, somewhat angrily. "As long as it's genuine, do you think I'm someone who's short of money?"
"That won't do. You pay the money, and you can have the stuff. You can look at it as you like." Chen Qiang shook his head: "I'm right here, I can't run away."
"Moreover, our boss is the most trustworthy and rule-abiding person. He also hates subordinates who don't follow the rules. If this thing is fake, you can go directly to our boss, and he'll break my legs," Chen Qiang said confidently.
“Yi Jin, we’re so close, don’t you even trust me?” Wang Hao spoke up: “My cousin is a favorite of the black market boss, I don’t introduce just anyone.”
"A few hundred thousand is nothing to you. If it really doesn't work out, come to me. I'll vouch for you, okay?"
Li Yijin hesitated for a moment and looked at Su Ruochu.
Su Ruochu slowly shook her head, indicating that it was unreliable.
"Fine then. They won't even let you look. I've never seen anyone buy things like this. Even if this is being traded on your black market, they wouldn't just not let you see it, would they?" Li Yijin shook her head, pulled Su Ruochu, and started to leave.
"Hey, don't go, little sister. Fine, I give up. Here, let me show you the thing." Chen Qiang was a little speechless. He carefully opened the box and showed it to Li Yijin.
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