C257 (1/2)

Zhou Rui drank a mouthful of wine and hesitated for a while, then said: ”Young Master Chen, this matter is extremely urgent, once this matter is settled, I will treat you to wine, and whatever wine you drink, I will help you order. Even if you bring Lafite to bathe, I will do it for you, right now, I really need you to give me an answer.”

I put down the wine cup in my hand and slowly said, ”Young Master Zhou, is it convenient to ask? Why are you looking for Zhang Changdong? I don't think a dignified young master like you would go to so much trouble to find someone just to have a meal with him. ”

Zhou Rui looked at me, and said slowly, ”Young Master Chen, this matter is a little covert, and involves a lot of people. If you can help me make an appointment with Zhang Changdong, I will give you a corresponding reward.”

I expressionlessly looked at Zhou Rui and said, ”I don't care about this, I just want to know, why are you looking for him?”

Zhou Rui glanced at the young miss, and all of the young ladies immediately understood, standing up unhesitatingly and turning to leave.

After they left, Zhou Rui lit up a cigarette and said, ”Young Master Chen, are you sure you want to know about this?”

I slowly said, ”Young Master Zhou, I hope you understand. I don't want to be unclear about this.” If it was someone else, it would be fine. But if it was anyone else, I could just directly bring Zhou Rui over. This matter has nothing to do with me. If I let Zhou Rui lead me there like this, Uncle Chang would definitely give me face, and in the worst case scenario, it might even be related to me.

took a deep breath, then said: ”Alright then, Young Master Chen, I won't hide it from you, I have a batch of goods that was captured at the XG, I want to find Zhang Changdong to help me take them back.”

I leaned back and said, ”Young Master Zhou, although the XG isn't from the capital, I think that even if the goods are detained by the customs, you still have a way to get it back, right?”

Zhou Rui shook his head and said helplessly: ”If they were really detained by the customs, then I wouldn't need to be so worried. The key thing is that those goods are now missing.”

”Missing? ”What's going on?” I frowned and asked puzzledly.

Zhou Rui said helplessly: ”I don't know how it happened, but the boat and its people have all disappeared. The last time we contacted each other, the boat was already at the dock.

I pondered for a moment, then raised my head to look at Zhou Rui, and slowly said, ”Young Master Zhou, is it convenient to tell us what these goods are?”

”That might not work. This shipment is related to a lot of people so I cannot tell you. But you can rest assured that these things will not harm the country or society. Even if they are found, you will not be affected.” Zhou Rui looked at me sternly. From the looks of him, he didn't seem to be lying.

I did not continue with the inquiry, but asked another question, ”Young Master Zhou, you sought Zhang Changdong out just for him to help you find that goods?”

Zhou Rui nodded and said, ”That's right, my relationship with him told me that he has a portion of the Underground forces under his control now, so I wanted to find him for help to retrieve them.”

I smiled and picked up the cup on the table. ”The news from Young Master Zhou is very well-informed. Not many people know about this matter.”

Zhou Rui was startled for a moment, he touched his nose and laughed bitterly: ”Looks like Young Master Chen knows more than I do. Can I think that you and Zhang Changdong are acquainted, and that your relationship is not bad?”

I did not deny it and lightly said, ”Fortunately, our relationship is a little better than the average person, so I know a little more. Young Master Zhou, go back, although I do not know what this is, I do not think that he will be able to help you.”

Zhou Rui's face sank, and said: ”Looks like I found the right person this time. Young Master Chen, if you have any requests, please speak them out, I need to find these goods, otherwise I won't be able to return.”

I didn't hesitate to say, ”I don't have any requirements, I just don't want you to come here for nothing. How about this, I will tell him about the Uncle Chang, as for whether or not he sees us, that's not something I can decide. I can only do this much.”

Zhou Rui nodded and said: ”I understand, as long as I can meet Zhang Changdong, I will fulfill all of your conditions.”

”I already said that I don't have any conditions. If you want it, then you can buy it later. It's quite expensive.” I shrugged and said leisurely to Zhou Rui.

Zhou Rui was startled for a moment, then laughed out loud. ”Haha, alright, no problem. Tonight's expenses are all up to me.”

”Then I'm relieved.”

After leaving the imperial city, it was already past one in the evening when I returned home. Cheng was already asleep.

The next morning, after I woke up, I called Uncle Chang and told him everything that had happened last night. Finally, I gave him Zhou Rui's number so that he could contact Zhou Rui directly.

I had just finished class that day and had already made an appointment with Tick to go over to her side of the room tonight, and then we would have dinner together. I haven't seen Tick for almost half a month. She's been busy with her exams, and when she finishes today, I ask her out to dinner right away.

Tick has been working very hard recently. I'm going to take her to eat Xiangyu food tonight. Tick is from Xiangxi and likes spicy food.

Just as my car left the school and I was halfway there, my phone rang. It was Uncle Chang.

”Uncle Chang, what's the matter?” I asked absently.