Chapter 199
There are many trading houses in the black market, some large and some small. Some are hidden in remote corners and can only be found through referrals from regular customers, while others openly place themselves in the center.
Trading houses like the latter are all based on their strength.
With so many trading houses, they are naturally divided into different levels. If the Ka Jin Trading House is a well-known one, the Southern Cross Trading House is the most famous one in the black market.
Even if it's not in the top three, it's still in the top five.
Compared with exchanges on the ground, the black market is a dark place that law enforcement officers cannot control. So even though it has the word "black" in its name, the black market has an artificial miniature sun on top of it. When it should be bright, it is not dark at all, but as bright as day.
The 'day and night' in the black market were not divided by the artificial miniature sun. After all, during the trading month, it was night time. As long as there was a wealthy and powerful trading house that offered 'gold-making', the money-hungry black market chamber of commerce committee would not refuse.
It was seven o'clock in the evening, but the light above was soft and bright, and the light that came down seemed to have a faint light golden hue.
However, these lights are very interesting. They only appear different in the area where the Southern Cross Trading House is located, as if they are guiding the guests coming to the Southern Cross Trading House.
The waiters who were responsible for welcoming guests at the entrance of the Southern Cross Trading House were all very discerning and knew that all those who could come to the auction held by their trading house tonight were either rich or powerful and they were not to be offended.
Therefore, when a low-key but definitely very expensive car stopped, Skye, who was just seeing off the previous guest with a smile, knew that another big shot had arrived.
There aren't many private cars on the black market. It's not that you can't buy one specifically, but those cars don't look as prestigious as the one in front of you.
The Black Market Chamber of Commerce Committee provides it to VIP guests. Guests who can use this model must not only have strong financial resources but also have a background that cannot be underestimated.
Skye has worked at the Southern Cross Trading House for many years, otherwise he wouldn't have been assigned to guard the door.
When he saw the car stop and the door open, he put on a standard smile and prepared to greet him.
The first person to get out of the car was a very tall young man wearing a black combat uniform.
This one is most likely a bodyguard, and the next one is the highlight.
Skye thought, his eyes falling on the car door.
"Sir, be careful." The young man raised his hand and placed it on the car door, bending over and saying respectfully.
The next moment, a man with black hair and black eyes, a refined and calm temperament, and full of the charm of a mature man got out of the car and stood in front of Skye.
The soft light fell on the man, and the face between the light and shadow was so beautiful that even Sky, who was used to seeing beauties, was dazzled.
No, is there really someone in this world who looks like this? It must be fake, right?
But can artificially modified facial features be so natural? It seems that every detail is naturally perfect.
In just a moment of hesitation, four more figures appeared beside the man, standing respectfully behind him in a protective yet not overly ostentatious manner.
Skye came to his senses and quickly composed himself. He walked forward and skillfully repeated the words he had said countless times tonight.
"Welcome to Southern Cross Trading House. May all your wishes come true tonight."
Lu Ze was dressed in high-end clothes and came in the Chamber of Commerce's VIP car, so no one would doubt his identity.
Skye certainly wouldn't either.
Yi Yun took out the crystal card and said, "This is our master's ID."
Skye took it with both hands, ticked the instrument, and after confirming it was correct, he smiled and said, "I can tell you are of noble status, sir. This is just routine work for us. Please don't mind it."
The card was fine, but the cardholder had never seen it.
The customer who can get this card is probably a resourceful one.
Customers like this appear every now and then on the black market, and each one represents huge profits to be made.
"Do you need me to lead the way for you?" Skye took the initiative to speak. This was also one of his jobs.
When encountering unfamiliar guests, provide guidance services to them and avoid possible conflicts.
Lu Ze glanced at him and said in an unclear tone: “Oh, is this a service provided by your trading company?”
Skye smiled and said, "It's only for distinguished guests, like you."
Lu Ze's expression did not change, he just said: "Lead the way."
Skye replied respectfully, "Yes," and then walked to the front to lead the way for them, introducing the Southern Cross Trading House in a gentle and non-annoying tone along the way.
Lu Ze didn't respond to every sentence, but only responded occasionally, showing that he was interested and letting him continue.
Yi Yun followed behind him, holding Lu Ze's untied coat, and along with the others, he was secretly on guard.
Although Lord Lu Ze said that there would be no danger on this trip, their duty was to protect Lord Lu Ze, so they could not let their guard down.
"Go through this door and you will reach tonight's auction venue." Skye led him along a quiet corridor and finally stopped in front of a door.
From the moment they entered through the first floor door until they got here, they didn't meet anyone else.
Obviously, Southern Cross Trading House attaches great importance to the privacy of its customers and made such arrangements on purpose. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain why no other customers were encountered.
"Sir, you may not be aware that you are not allowed to bring powerful lethal weapons into the auction venue. You will need to be scanned to remove any weapons you are carrying."
Skye was talking to Luze, but he was actually looking at the female insects behind him.
Lu Ze looks gentle and refined, and it’s obvious that he’s not very good at fighting - who has ever seen a big boss who pays money to personally fight with weapons?
If the boss has to do it himself, why hire so many bodyguards?
Lu Ze tilted his head and said, "Go."
"Yes, sir."
Yi Yun stepped forward and was the first to be examined.
They only carried the weapons he had prepared, and none of those weapons were prohibited from being carried by the Southern Cross Trading House.
In their opinion, this was Lu Ze's first time here, but his understanding of the Southern Cross Trading House was, in some aspects, much better than that of their insiders.
Soon, the inspection was over.
After confirming that there was no problem, Yi Yun and the others retreated behind him.
Skye was a little surprised by the result, but being smart, he said nothing and just asked Lu Ze to move forward so that he could enter the inner field.
There was only one thing: when Lu Ze stepped through the door, the light brain on Skye's wrist lit up.
Skye was stunned for a moment, then looked straight at Lu Ze and said to him calmly, "Sir, are you carrying any other creatures?"
Lu Ze stopped, turned around, and looked indifferent.
"Why, you're not even allowed to bring a small pet?"
He raised his hand and pulled out a kitten the size of his palm from the long coat casually draped over his shoulders.
It was a very cute cat with long white hair and blue-green eyes.
Sky suspected that he had failed to control his expression for a moment. It was not that he had never seen guests bringing animals with them before, and he had also seen many strange and alien creatures.
But this is the first time I have seen such a soft and useless kitten except for being cute.
The boss's taste is indeed not something that ordinary people can understand.
"...Of course not, I just need to register to avoid any accidents." Sky explained carefully, he was a little worried that he would upset the other party.
"If your pet is accidentally lost, we can help find it as soon as possible."
Lu Ze was not angry about this kind of thing. He just said, "Now that you have seen it, can you go in?"
"Yes, of course." Skye said repeatedly.
Lu Ze walked towards the door, and his men naturally put the cat back into their coats.
There was still a corridor behind the door, but there were several very hidden doors, and it only took a while to walk through them.
Skye brought them to a door and used the card in his hand to open it.
"Please come in, this is the box arranged for you."
Of course, the function of the crystal card is not just to enter the auction. This hidden box, which will not be disturbed by others but can have a panoramic view of the entire auction venue, is also one of the benefits that come with the crystal card.
After entering the box, Lu Ze took off his long coat and moved the kitten into the pocket of his shirt.
Yi Yun took the coat consciously, then stood aside with the other female insects, trying to reduce his presence as much as possible.
There is a horizontal bar on the inside of the box, which is separated by special glass, allowing one-way vision from the inside to the outside.
Lu Ze walked to the glass and stood still, his eyes lowered, scanning the conference hall below, which seemed crowded compared to the box.
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