Hearing her words, Rong Anli felt instantly emboldened. He excitedly told An Moxue, "Boss, this is the first time I've encountered something like this in all these years! It's outrageous! You don't know, they treat the women and boys they buy like livestock. Insults are commonplace, and beatings are given without reason. Sometimes they just take it out on someone they don't like or are unhappy with. They're fed leftovers, sometimes even spoiled ones. When they're entertaining customers, they dress smartly, but when they're not, dozens of them are crammed into one place, and there's a quota. If they don't meet it, they're punished with another beating. Even then, they're not given enough to eat, and there are always people watching them with whips. Many people couldn't bear the humiliation and chose to commit suicide. Those who died are alright, but those who survived suffered even more inhuman torture."
He took a breath and said, "The key is that you can't imagine how many people have been sold, how many have died, how many people disappear and die every day. Just hearing about those numbers makes me feel terrified." By the end, his voice was trembling slightly.
An Moxue's calm, expressionless eyes held an unfathomable depth. "How did you discover the case?"
"As you know, the Guiyuan area is mostly mountainous and hilly, and the people there are known for their strong preference for sons over daughters. It was a soldier who was on a mission there who accidentally discovered a human trafficking den. He followed the clues and the investigation became more and more astonishing. He uncovered this human trafficking ring, which also implicated people in Hong Kong."
"So how did you get injured tonight?"
"To be honest, I misjudged how tight their guard was. I finally found a hideout and thought I'd go inside to take a look and find out what was going on. As soon as I asked a question, a little girl inside screamed, which attracted the guards. I was then chased and beaten by dozens of people. I was stabbed before I finally escaped."
An Moxue looked at him and asked, "Which gang are you from?"
"Hmm?" Rong Anli was surprised for a moment, then boasted, "As expected of the boss, his brain is different from mine. He got to the point in one sentence. How come I didn't think of that before!"
An Moxue said lightly, "Little Sanzi, are you sure you want to keep rambling on and on?"
"Hmm—boss, let's continue. This time I'll get to the point, which is the Orca Gang's territory."
An Moxue thought for a moment and asked, "Is it the Orca Gang, whose leader is known for his womanizing ways?"
"right."
"This gang isn't big, but it's known for its ruthlessness. Every member is a tough guy with a blood on their hands. And the area they control is notorious for its prostitution, a notorious red-light district."
"yes."
"It's not surprising that people engage in prostitution and human trafficking."
"Boss, what should we do? My fighting skills aren't good either! It's really not my forte. And now I've run into the Orca Gang, where everyone is ruthless. I've already gotten injured right from the start." Rong Anli said with some worry. He's not afraid of talking, but when it comes to wielding knives and sticks, he's really not good at it.
What instructions are in place?
"They just told me to find out what's going on here, and didn't say anything else."
"Just you, no one else?"
"I'm assisting. A small team came from my home to handle the entire case."
An Moxue glared at him, her tone a little cold, and said, "Why didn't you say so earlier? I thought it was just you! What are you trying to prove? Don't you know your own limitations? Did you expose yourself tonight?"
He glanced at An Moxue cautiously and said, "No, not at all."
"There's still hope. Have you eaten?"
He chuckled, a little embarrassed, and said, "No! I've been so focused on the case that I'm actually a bit hungry now!"
"Is there anything to eat at home?" An Moxue asked, standing up and walking towards the kitchen.
"Yes, I always keep plenty of rice, flour, and cooking oil on hand."
"Okay, just wait!" An Moxue said, already heading into the kitchen.
When Rong Anli returned to her room and changed her clothes, An Moxue had already boiled the water and was preparing to cook noodles.
Rong Anli stood to the side and asked, "Boss, did you just arrive?"
"Arrived during the day."
"You didn't eat either?"
"I ate. I came from a friend's house."
An Moxue held up the eggs and asked, "Two eggs and a ham, is that enough?"
"That's enough, that's enough. It's so wonderful to have a meal cooked by the boss."
An Moxue glanced at him. "Stop being so cheeky. How's the company doing lately?"
"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that you've made rapid progress. I've also bought you a bunch of houses, and the property deeds are all in the safe in your study. They've all been rented out."
"Yes, buy more if you find something suitable. It doesn't matter if it's a bit out of the way. Money is money sooner or later, and it's more worthwhile than putting money in the bank. Buy some if you see something you like."
"I bought some, but not as much as you. Some of them went up in price a few days after I bought them. Boss, you have no idea, the few people who know me here are all so envious of me. I can make money while doing tasks. I kept it a secret from them, I didn't even tell them I met you or that you invested in me. If those guys knew, they'd be green with envy." Speaking of this, he felt that he had a bit of luck on him. Although the tasks were sometimes a bit dangerous, he had managed to get through them.
"Remember our family's original intention. Making money is just a side thing. Always leave yourself a way out. Live longer, and then even longer, until you grow old. That's the real skill!"
"Yes! I remember, I dare not forget. I will make sure I remember my grandfather's riding whip."
An Moxue stirred the noodles in the pot, glanced at him, and said, "Shouldn't someone like you be making Dashan in your family beam with joy and giving him whatever he wants?"
"Hey! No, it's a matter of principle. That old man has absolutely no mercy. He's incredibly ruthless. We can turn a blind eye to things like eating and drinking together, but anything else is out of the question."
Seeing the smiles on his face when he talked about the elders in his family, An Moxue knew that they must have a very good relationship, and she was a little envious.
"It's ready." An Moxue held up a large bowl of noodles with an egg, ham, and a few green vegetables, which looked very appetizing.
Rong Anli followed behind and entered the restaurant.
Rong Anli sat down and began eating his noodles. He asked, "Boss, is this a personal matter for you?"
"Yes, I'm investigating something."
Do you need me?
An Moxue poured herself a glass of water, took a sip, and said, "No need, I already asked a friend to check today."
After finishing her water, An Moxue stood up and said, "After you finish eating, wash the dishes. Also, don't call me unless it's absolutely necessary; I need to get some sleep. Call me if you get my number."
"Yes, boss, you should get some rest."
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