Huo Xiao nodded, accepting Ye Weiwei's explanation, but—
"Even if we know that the Zhou family controls this black market, we can't afford to seriously damage them based on that alone."
Ye Weiwei looked towards the courtyard in the black market and narrowed her eyes: "What if the Zhou family not only uses the black market to make money, but also does other things? For example, selling cultural relics to foreigners, or trafficking women and children?"
Huo Xiao's expression suddenly changed. "Are you serious? You found out about all this from Ye Wanwan?"
Ye Weiwei said, "When I passed by the gate of that courtyard just now, I had a very bad feeling, just like that time at the Daqingshan Laboratory."
Huo Xiao's expression turned serious. He trusted Ye Weiwei's intuition completely, because it had never been wrong before.
"Are you sure you're involved in selling cultural relics to foreigners and trafficking women and children?"
Ye Weiwei hesitated for a moment, "I deduced it. Many people on the black market exchange their private collections of rare items for money or supplies; there's no shortage of good antiques and artifacts there. But in our country, there's hardly any market for antiques and artifacts. If the Zhou family wants to make money from this, they certainly can't sell it domestically."
When we went to the police station, I saw in a clerk's notebook that there were recent reports of missing children, which made me think about the black market. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but the feeling I got from that place was really bad..."
Actually, when she used her mental energy to explore, she discovered that there were more than a dozen women and children locked up in the cellar of that house, and that someone was doing *that* in one of the rooms, and the woman clearly wasn't doing it willingly...
She originally just wanted to use the information in the original book to retaliate against the Zhou family, but she didn't expect the Zhou family to dare to play such a wild game.
After listening to Ye Weiwei's analysis, Huo Xiao's expression turned serious. "Let's go home first!"
Ye Weiwei: "Okay."
When the two returned home, they found that Grandpa Qin was also home.
Old Master Qin had obviously heard about Zhao Mingzhe's parents' situation and knew they had gone to the police station. Upon seeing them return, he immediately asked, "What happened? Should I..."
Huo Xiao interrupted Old Master Qin, "Go to the study, we have something to say."
When Old Master Qin saw Huo Xiao dragging Ye Weiwei straight to the study, he was stunned. This brat really is... he's even ordering his old man around!
Although he was inwardly complaining, Old Master Qin was still very happy to see Huo Xiao acting like he was in charge. This brat had finally made this place his home.
Seeing that Huo Xiao and Ye Weiwei had something important to discuss, he quickly followed them.
In the study.
When Huo Xiao revealed that the Zhou family was secretly controlling the black market and engaging in illegal and disorderly activities, Old Master Qin took it seriously.
In fact, it's no secret that the Zhou family's money came from illegitimate sources, and those in power have turned a blind eye to it.
As long as the Zhou family doesn't go too far, they won't bother with them.
But if the Zhou family really uses the black market to resell cultural relics to foreigners and traffic women and children, then the nature of the crime is completely different.
"Is the information reliable?" Although Old Master Qin believed that Huo Xiao and Ye Weiwei were not the type to make things up, the matter was of great importance, so he couldn't help but confirm it again.
Before Ye Weiwei could speak, Huo Xiao said confidently, "Reliable!"
"Good!" Without even asking where the news came from, Old Master Qin made a decisive decision: "I'll arrange for people to keep an eye on them right away. As long as they're caught red-handed, the Zhou family won't get away with this!"
Huo Xiao volunteered: "I'll go too!"
The Zhou family has repeatedly harmed his young wife and even plotted against their family members. This matter absolutely cannot be left unresolved!
He must personally remove this cancer before he can feel at ease.
Old Master Qin said happily, "Alright, then I'll hand the person over to you and follow your orders!"
That brat finally knows how to share my burdens!
After Huo Xiao took command, he got busy, determined to strike decisively this time.
black market.
After Zhou Huairui finished, he pulled up his pants, looked at the woman lying motionless on the bed, reached out and pinched her hard until he heard her cry out in pain, then walked out with a satisfied smile.
When Zhou Peng saw Zhou Huairui come out, he immediately fawned over him, offering him a cigarette and lighting it for him. Then he looked behind the door with his small, lecherous eyes.
"Second Master, have you finished inspecting the goods? How does it feel?"
Zhou Huairui took a drag of his cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and said with satisfaction, "You're not bad, kid! This batch of goods is of very good quality!"
Hearing Zhou Huairui say this, Zhou Peng immediately said happily, "Second Master is really amazing. As long as Second Master handles any goods, he can make sure you know exactly what they are."
Zhou Huairui felt pleased with Zhou Peng's praise and patted Zhou Peng on the shoulder, saying, "Work hard, I won't let you down!"
Zhou Peng was immediately grateful and showered Zhou Huairui with compliments, making Zhou Huairui feel very comfortable.
Taking advantage of Zhou Huairui's good mood, Zhou Peng cautiously said, "Second Master, the contact over there wants to see you. He says he has something important to discuss. If you are willing to go in person when this batch of goods is delivered, they will give you an extra 20% of the money. Even if the matter is not resolved, the money will not be refunded."
"Twenty percent?" Zhou Huairui silently calculated in his mind, a greedy glint in his eyes, but said aloud, "You want to ask me for a favor with only twenty percent? What do you take me for? Tell them the minimum is forty percent, otherwise forget it! I'm not someone they can just see whenever they want."
Zhou Peng immediately understood, "Alright! I'll go tell them right away! Hmph! To expect our Second Master to personally intervene for a mere 20% is an insult to his stature!"
Zhou Huairui glanced at Zhou Peng with satisfaction, thinking to himself that this kid was indeed clever. He waved his hand, "Alright, go do your work!"
Zhou Peng responded and went out to find someone to pass on the message.
The following evening, Zhou Huairui, escorted by Zhou Peng and others, went to a dilapidated house in the western suburbs of Kyoto.
Cao Bo, the person who was supposed to make the contact, was already waiting there.
After the two parties met, Zhou Peng immediately introduced Zhou Huairui to the other party. After confirming their identities and inspecting the goods, the other party gave a box to Zhou Huairui.
The box was opened, and Zhou Huairui glanced at the neatly arranged money inside, a look of satisfaction on his face.
The price was 40% higher than the previously agreed price, and that 40% was his hard-earned money.
"Speak, what is your purpose in wanting to see me?"
Cao Bo laughed and said, "I've long heard that Second Master is generous and has connections everywhere, and there's nothing he can't do, so I'll just say it directly."
It turns out that among the batch of cultural relics they acquired last time, there was a bronze artifact that was originally part of a pair, but only one was available during the transaction.
The wealthy collector who owned the bronze artifacts was so fond of that piece that he wanted to acquire another one as well.
"I don't want to bother two masters with one thing. I got this bronze artifact from you, Second Master, so now I can only ask you to help me think of a solution."
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