Chapter 407: Xiao Feng's Information

After we finished dealing with all this, it was already very late at night.

Our group all returned to Ding Li's house.

After Ding Li opened the door, he pushed Lao Wai into the house,

Lao Wai shouted, "I'm not running away, you don't have to treat me like this."

This Lao Wai is truly a talent; he stole the money yet doesn't admit guilt.

We entered the house,

I opened the bag and showed it to Wang Changguang,

"Brother‑in‑law, take a look at this money, that's enough, right?"

"It's counterfeit money," Lao Wai shouted straight away inside the house.

"Shi Yong, give him two slaps, so he stops babbling," I said angrily.

Two slaps landed on Lao Wai's face,

and Lao Wai fell silent.

"Counterfeit money, Zhao Jianqiang, if you keep cheating me it's pointless; I've already sold my soul, would it be any fun for you to cheat me again with fake money?" Wang Changguang said, wiping his glasses with his hand.

"Counterfeit money, go test it with Huahua now; if there's even one fake, we'll give you all the money in this house," I said, then randomly pulled out a handful from the bag and gave it to Wang Changguang.

Wang Changguang took the money and didn't hesitate,

and went out to test its authenticity.

Taking advantage of the moment, I wanted to ask Ding Li what the situation was with Xiao Feng.

"Ding Li, did you go to Qi He Mine and see Xiao Feng?" I asked Ding Li.

"I saw her. Sister Xiao Feng is still working as an accountant at Qi He Mine," Ding Li said.

"Still an accountant at Qi He Mine," I could hardly believe my ears.

Logically, Xiao Feng was captured because Shangguan Zhuren was arrested, so Kong Shi should have dealt with her. Or she should have left Qi He Mine by now.

How can she still continue as accountant?

I was a bit confused.

"Did you tell Xiao Feng about my situation?" I asked next.

"I gave her a brief explanation, Sister Xiao Feng's point: we shouldn't contact her for now; she's worried Kong Shi kept her at Qi He Mine to use her as bait to lure us over."

Sister Xiao Feng also said,

"Now Qi He Mine has already been taken over by Kong Shi."

"The chairman of Qi He Mine has been replaced by Jianjun."

"She also plans to resign, leave Qi He Mine, and live in the South. She told us not to look for her either," Ding Li said.

"Jianjun became chairman; this whole thing… Xiao Feng plans to resign and go South, not letting us contact her. Does she know Shangguan Zhuren's information?" I said.

"Sister Xiao Feng said she doesn't know; she feels guilty for not protecting Shangguan Zhuren properly," Ding Li said.

"We can't blame Xiao Feng. I understand her feelings. It seems that after Kong Shi took over Qi He Mine, he reconnected with Jianjun," I said.

"Jianjun is Xiao Feng's brother."

"Jianjun had previously been in contact with Liu Shiru, so he was made chairman of Qi He Mine."

"The matter of Xiao Feng not being dealt with is also related to Jianjun."

"Xiao Feng is also worried that our situation might be exposed, so she told us not to find her. It's just that she hasn't heard any news about Shangguan Zhuren; sigh, that makes things difficult."

"Who should we ask to find out where Kong Shi has detained Shangguan Zhuren now?"

"Zhao Ge, I think we should put this aside for now. We're still not safe in Zaocheng. You know, Kong Shi still wants to catch us."

"A slight slip and they'll capture us, jeopardizing our big plan," Ding Li said.

"Yes, you're right. We can't lose the big picture over small things."

"We must immediately figure out how to steal those treasures and hand them to Wen Han so he can help us. Did the bag come from Shanghu?" I asked.

"Got it, it's in the car," Ding Li said.

Just then, Wang Changguang came back from outside, having bought a lot of cigarettes and alcohol.

I said to Wang Changguang, "Brother‑in‑law, how's it, real money, right?"

Wang Changguang smiled,

"Zhao Jianqiang, I told you, you're not that kind of person; why would you cheat me?"

"Then tell me, where did the museum put those treasures?"

"They're stored in the underground vault; I went down there with Director Liu back in the day."

"He told me this is the place where the genuine items are kept, and it has a special anti‑theft system."

"Ordinary thieves can't get in at all. I advise you not to entertain this idea."

"And the museum has also changed its director now," Wang Changguang said, puffing on his cigarette.

"Solutions are all devised by people. You don't need to worry about this. How's your relationship with the current director?" I asked Wang Changguang.

"Not good; because I'm demanding my salary, my relationship with him is very bad," Wang Changguang said.

"You can't get along with anyone. Forget it. You're unreliable. I ask you, what are Director Lu's quirks?"

"He often goes to the Ancient City in the Old City District of Zaocheng to collect antiques," Wang Changguang said.

"Ding Li, you used to do business in Antique City, right? Do you know any familiar boss?" I asked Ding Li.

"I actually know a person, he's called Fan Shazi, who opened an antique shop in Antique City, specializing in antique trade."

"I once spent a period making fake calligraphy and paintings, and handed them to him to sell," Ding Li said.

"Fan Shazi, isn't he short, a bit chubby, with a big face?" I said to Ding Li.

"Yes, that's exactly how he looks. Zhao Ge, how did you meet him?" Ding Li asked.

"Haha, I certainly know him, we're all old friends. Shi Yong, do you still remember Fan Shazi?"

"Of course I remember. Brother, where is he now?" Shi Yong replied.

"He's in Lao Cheng Qu, he opened an antique shop. We'll visit him tomorrow and find an opening through him." I said.

"Great, we're all friends, I wonder if he still recognizes me." Shi Yong laughed.

"Just by your black face, Fan Shazi can tell you've come at a glance."

"Ding Li, you go tomorrow too. Let Wang Changguang stay here to guard Lao Wai, don't let him run again." I said.

"I won't look at that cripple. I also want to go with you." Wang Changguang said.

"You don't just look at people, you also look at money; let me tell you, the money in here, you get a share, understand?" I said to Wang Changguang.

"This? Sure, we agree, you have to tie up that cripple, otherwise I can't beat him."

"Fine, I'll tie him up soon."

"As for Shangguan Zhuren's matter, I'll set it aside for now; I'll first get those treasures out, then talk."

"Time quickly came to the next day."

"Just as we were about to leave, Shi Yong tied up Lao Wai."

"Lao Wai shouted, refusing to be tied."

"If we don't tie him up, how can we manage? With Wang Changguang's small stature, how could he beat Lao Wai?"

"Don't look at Lao Wai's lame leg, but he can run while carrying money."

"Having Wang Changguang watch Lao Wai is just right."

"Our group drove quickly to Guwan Cheng in Lao Cheng Qu."

"There are many people here."

"In the morning, Guwan Cheng is at its liveliest."

"People inside come and go; over these years, TV has been broadcasting various appraisal shows, collecting antiques has become a very popular industry."

"Originally it was just a few people's hobby, now it's become very mainstream."

"As soon as we entered Guwan Cheng,"

"there was a person holding a bronze statue, showing it to us."

"saying it was stolen from his home,"

"Ding Li whispered to me: 'Zhao Ge, these people are all swindlers; they deliberately make fake bronze statues to cheat people.'"

"I nodded and hurried away from that person."

"That man didn't want to let me go."

"One hand holding the bronze statue, the other pulling me,"

"continuing to entangle me."

"I didn't want to get overly entangled with him,"

"Who knew the bronze statue would suddenly fall to the ground and break."

"That man then shouted: 'You broke my Ming dynasty gilded bronze statue; you must compensate ten thousand yuan. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving.'"