Chapter 297 Shu Yu's Brainstorming
Ding Yuehua really didn't know what to say. Those who should know about the black market knew it, and those who shouldn't know it knew absolutely nothing about it.
It's not exactly something secretive, but it's not something I'd just blurt out everywhere either.
Seeing her conflicted look, Shu Yu sighed. "Fine, if you're having trouble with it, I won't ask you anymore. I'll try to find out more myself. Those three young masters aren't easy to deal with; I need to be prepared."
"Inquire? No, no, no, you mustn't inquire casually."
"But I can't just ignore it. The word 'black market' sounds like a very dark place. Literally, it means shady business, right? Is it a place for illegal human trafficking? Or hiring people to kill and commit arson, or even slaughtering people like livestock in front of everyone, or..."
Ding Yuehua gasped, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you thinking? This is getting more and more outrageous."
Shu Yu shuddered slightly. "There's nothing I can do. Those three young masters acted like they wanted to kill me when they talked about that jade pendant. They can't cause me trouble today, but what if they go after my third uncle or my other family members? I have younger siblings, and my third uncle's youngest daughter, Bao Ya, is only three years old. What if they retaliate against me..."
"Alright, alright," Ding Yuehua said helplessly. "I'll tell you, the black market isn't as serious as you think."
Isn't it dark?
Ding Yuehua, "..."
It's black, but it's completely different from the bloody thoughts in her mind, okay?
Ding Yuehua rubbed her forehead. "There is indeed a black market in Jiangyuan County. The only black market in Dong'an Prefecture is here. It's called a black market because many of the transactions there are not legitimate."
For example, the salt and iron industries controlled by the government.
Of course, even on the black market, this kind of thing isn't bought or sold in large quantities. Otherwise, it would cause huge chaos, and the black market wouldn't be able to continue operating. Besides, this stuff is also very expensive.
There are also stolen goods, or treasures that are likely to cause trouble, which are easier to sell on the black market.
Of course, human trafficking does exist. But it happens to be the least common on the black market. After all, even if you buy a living person, you can't prevent them from seeing people. Without a household registration, it's very easy for trouble to arise, which is quite troublesome.
"What you're talking about—murder and arson—won't happen. The black market may be a black market, but it still has its order. Unless there's a special reason, no one can be injured inside."
Ding Yuehua said, "Those who go to the black market are not petty thugs or vicious criminals, but rather wealthy people. The black market needs to ensure the safety of these people."
Shu Yu looked like she suddenly understood. "I see. I'm relieved now."
She moved closer to Ding Yuehua and asked with a smile, "Have you been there?"
Ding Yuehua had never been there. Although she had taken over part of the Ding family's business, such places were still not suitable for her to get involved in, and naturally, Old Master Ding would not agree to her getting involved.
Shu Yu then subtly inquired further, and Ding Yuehua told her everything she could.
However, despite her extra caution, many questions remained unanswered.
But Shu Yu has her own way of extracting the key points, and even if she doesn't say it, she already knows.
For example... the location of the black market, and its most recent opening time.
(End of this chapter)
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