Nian Li laughed: "This is really like a flood that has washed away the Dragon King Temple. Since we are a family, we should join forces!"
Thus, a turmoil sparked by commercial competition unexpectedly brought to light a long-lost family connection. Jiang Xiaocai and Wang Yi stood together, looking at each other and unable to help but smile. They knew that from now on, they would not only have to work together to fight the conspiracy of the Wang family factory director, but also to rewrite the legend of Beijing's sugar industry.
Chapter 287 Joining forces to investigate and find the truth
Upon learning that Wang Yi was his long-lost cousin, Jiang Xiaocai felt a mixture of emotions. On the one hand, he was happy to have a new family member; on the other, he was filled with anxiety about the challenges that lay ahead. After all, overthrowing the Wang family, the factory director with deep roots in the sugar industry, was no easy task.
"Cousin, you have been in the Wang family for so many years. Have you found anything wrong?" Jiang Xiaocai asked while fiddling with an abacus.
Wang Yi frowned and thought, "I've always felt like there's something fishy about my father's business. His sugar prices are low, but the quality isn't bad. Logically, he shouldn't be making any money. Plus, he often hangs out with mysterious people and never lets me get close."
"Mysterious people?" Jiang Xiaocai's eyes lit up. "This might be the breakthrough! We have to find a way to figure out who these people are and what they and your father are up to."
As the two were discussing, Young Marquis Su stormed in: "I heard you're going to investigate the Wang family? Count me in! I want to see who dares to bully my nephew!"
"Uncle, we can't act rashly on this matter." Jiang Xiaocai quickly stopped him, "We need to come up with a comprehensive plan."
At this time, Nianli and Su Qingyao also arrived. Nianli held a stack of account books in his hand, his expression serious: "I had someone check the Wang family's business dealings over the years and found that they have a lot of accounts with the 'Black Wind Gang' in the south of the city."
"The Black Wind Gang?" Wang Yi's face changed. "That's a famous gang of thugs in Beijing. How could my father be associated with them?"
Su Qingyao rolled her eyes. "Why else? They must be using unfair means to suppress their competitors!"
Jiang Xiaocai slammed the table and said, "I understand! Although my cousin's sugar factory may publicly sell at low prices and high volumes, they are definitely colluding with the Black Wind Gang behind the scenes, using threats and intimidation to force other sugar merchants out of the market!"
"That's too much!" Young Marquis Su said, his face flushed with anger. "I'm going to take my men and destroy their lair right now!"
"Uncle!" Jiang Xiaocai quickly grabbed him. "We have no evidence. Any rash action will only alert the enemy. The most important thing now is to find solid evidence and leave them speechless."
After some discussion, they decided to split up into two groups. Jiang Xiaocai and Wang Yi would infiltrate the Wang family sugar factory to search for evidence, while Nianli and Su Qingyao would go to the south of the city to gather information about the Black Wind Gang. Young Marquis Su would stay behind at the sugar shop to guard against any unforeseen circumstances.
Late at night, Jiang Xiaocai and Wang Yi, taking advantage of the cover of darkness, quietly climbed over the wall and entered the Wang Family Sugar Factory. The factory was completely silent, with only the occasional patrol of guards passing by. Carefully avoiding the guards, the two men made their way to the factory director's office.
"I hope I can find something useful." Jiang Xiaocai whispered.
Wang Yi nodded, opened the drawer skillfully, and began to look through the documents. Suddenly, he exclaimed: "Xiaocai, look at this!"
Jiang Xiaocai leaned over and saw Wang Yi holding a stack of contracts. The contracts clearly stated the terms of cooperation between the Wang Family Sugar Factory and the Black Wind Gang. The terms clearly stipulated that the Black Wind Gang would be responsible for suppressing other sugar merchants, while the Wang Family Sugar Factory would provide the Black Wind Gang with a certain amount of white sugar every month.
"Great! This is the evidence!" Jiang Xiaocai said excitedly.
At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door. The two men's faces changed drastically, and they quickly put the contract away and hid under the table.
The door opened and Director Wang walked in, followed by several members of the Black Wind Gang.
"Boss Wang, those sugar merchants have been much more obedient lately," a man with a thick face said with a smile. "But that Jiang Xiaocai is not easy to deal with. We need to find a way to deal with him."
The Wang family's factory director snorted coldly, "What are you afraid of? With the Black Wind Gang here, how can you not handle a young boy? By the way, how are the shipments going?"
"Don't worry, everything's been arranged," the man said with a sinister smile. "We'll deliver it to the dock tomorrow. I guarantee no one will notice."
Hearing this, Jiang Xiaocai and Wang Yi exchanged a glance, each seeing shock in the other's eyes. It seemed that the Wang family's factory director was not only suppressing his competitors, but was also carrying out a larger conspiracy.
After everyone left, the two quietly crawled out from under the table. Wang Yi's face was serious: "Xiao Cai, this is more serious than we thought. We must quickly hand this evidence over to the authorities."
"That's right!" Jiang Xiaocai nodded. "But before that, we have to find out what exactly the goods they are talking about are."
The two cautiously left the office and walked along the factory path towards the docks. In the darkness of the night, a greater secret awaited them. Meanwhile, the capital, seemingly calm, was unaware of the impending storm.
Chapter 288 The truth comes out and the storm begins
Jiang Xiaocai and Wang Yi carefully followed the path through the factory area, heading towards the dock. The night was as dark as ink, with only distant lanterns swaying in the wind, casting dappled shadows. As they walked, hugging the wall, their heartbeats were especially clear in the stillness.
Finally, they saw the dock. A dozen strong men were busy loading cargo, boxes of sugar onto a large ship. Jiang Xiaocai was about to get closer to investigate when Wang Yi suddenly stopped him and said, "Wait, something's wrong!"
Following Wang Yi's gaze, Jiang Xiaocai was also stunned. The sugar packaging was actually printed with the words "official sugar." Official sugar was a special supply provided by the imperial court, and private sale was strictly prohibited. The Wang family's factory director had actually dared to smuggle official sugar, a capital crime!
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