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Zhong Kui's Diary
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Thinking of this, my mind suddenly became active. Reading Luo Luo Xiao made me realize that I had overlooked something; swapping the money inside the box is completely different from swapping the box itself. The former requires a series of actions: opening the box—taking out the money—putting in blank paper—closing the box, while the latter only requires finding an opportunity to take the box away.
"It seems that Safe was swapped," I said in a low voice.
"That’s unlikely. Since we got out of the car, Safe hasn’t left your hands," Kong Xuan frowned. "The only time it left your hands was in the business car, but just like you said, the space in that car is limited, and Safe was right under our noses. How could they have done it?"
I tapped my Index Finger against my forehead, carefully recalling every moment from when we started taking photos at the square until we entered the sewer, analyzing each step meticulously.
After taking photos in front of the fountain, I carried the box and walked with Kong Xuan to the business car. Upon opening the door, I noticed that Zhang Hao and Timed Bomb had also discovered a Big Hole cut into the bottom of the business car. Then we got in, closed the door, and at that moment, I casually tossed Safe onto the seat. After answering Mr. Qian's call, I untied Zhang Hao's Rope, opened the door to let him out, and then followed Mr. Qian's instructions to throw Safe into the sewer...
Wait a minute.
Did I throw Safe into the sewer?
I threw Safe into the sewer...
I threw Safe into the sewer!
A flash of realization struck me, and I slapped my forehead excitedly, exclaiming, "Damn it, I know what happened!"
Kong Xuan looked at me in surprise. "What happened?"
"When I threw Safe into the sewer, Mr. Qian swapped the boxes," I declared loudly.
Kong Xuan listened to me and was initially shocked. After thinking for a moment, his eyes lit up: "Yes, yes, only during that time was the Safe out of our sight." Then, Kong Xuan frowned and said, "But when we looked down, wasn't the box right there on the ground?"
"Mr. Qian used a net bag to intercept the box containing our money and then threw another identical box on the ground," I licked my lips. "I remember telling you that when I threw the ransom off the bridge, Mr. Qian used a rope to pull the Travel Bag with the ransom away. He must have used the same method this time. When we tossed the Safe down, he pulled the box away with a Rope and then threw out another Safe, allowing him to leave calmly."
"No wonder!" Kong Xuan slapped his forehead. "When he was video chatting with us at the internet café, he not only needed to verify the amount of money but also had to know the dimensions of the Safe so he could buy a similar box for the swap. To avoid raising our suspicions, he even placed one hundred and ten bundles of white paper inside the purchased Safe to match its weight."
After a pause, Kong Xuan continued, "Also, after we tossed the Safe into the sewer, he waited over a minute before talking to us. His voice was kept very low; he must have been in the sewer below us at that time. He had to move further away before daring to speak to us; otherwise, we would have heard him."
"Exactly!" I nodded. "At that time, I felt something was off. It wasn't until now that I realized what was wrong: it was the Safe. First, the sound of the Safe was wrong; it fell from seven or eight meters high and couldn't possibly make just that sound. Second, it fell from such a height and didn't break apart."
"Hindsight is 20/20; foresight is like being a pig," Kong Xuan rolled his eyes at me. "So what reason does he have for doing this?"
"It's simple; with this time difference, he can retreat calmly. If we discovered he took the money and ran below us and immediately told the police, all the city’s cameras would be focused on the sewer cover. It would be difficult for him to climb out then. Although there are blind spots that cameras can't capture, for someone as meticulous as Mr. Qian, that would be quite embarrassing." I sneered. "This Mr. Qian has calculated everything perfectly."
"So what do we do now?" Kong Xuan shook his head and sighed. "Honestly, I'd rather fight a Grandmaster-level Expert; even if I can't win, it's fine because I'd feel more secure. But facing someone like Mr. Qian feels like he's a snake hiding in the dark waiting to strike; you never know when he'll bite you. That feeling is truly unbearable."
His words resonated with me; I felt exactly the same way. I forced a smile and said, "What else can we do? Let's go to Leizu Wu's house and wait for his call. And this time, remember to release Phantom Mosquito first."
Kong Xuan nodded as we found an exit and climbed up. We called Lingfeng to update him on our situation. Lingfeng chuckled bitterly: "Now we're in big trouble; the sewer has collapsed! The city officials will definitely be furious. So what are you planning to do next?"
"We're going to Leizu Wu's house to wait for Mr. Qian's call," I replied weakly; facing Mr. Qian put too much pressure on me.
After hanging up, Kong Xuan and I arrived at Leizu Wu's house, which was also a standalone villa in Dragon Soaring Prosperity District. When we entered, he and his wife were sitting on the sofa in a daze. I recognized his wife as the middle-aged woman who had been crying by the Swimming Pool in her pajamas that night.
After sitting down and chatting for a bit, we learned that Zhang Dingcheng had informed Leizu Wu that Zhang Hao had returned home. Therefore, although Leizu Wu still felt somewhat anxious inside, his expression was no longer as frantic as it had been last night.
Leizu Wu picked up a Safe from the floor and placed it on the Coffee Table in front of me, lightly clearing his throat. "This is one million two hundred thousand in cash. It will be hard work for both of you. Up until now, Mr. Qian hasn't called me. I really want to end this torturous waiting."
I nodded and said, "They just want the money. Once the ransom is paid, Yu will definitely be fine."
"I hope so too," Leizu Wu sighed. "By the way, Zheng Nan, I called Tang the Elder yesterday. It's just that I didn't realize you had such a big reputation in this world. I'm really sorry for bothering you personally. If my son can return safely, I will show my appreciation and won't let your efforts go unrewarded."
Leizu Wu glanced at Kong Xuan, who was currently disguised as Lingfeng. He dared not show any appreciation to Lingfeng, but the implication was quite clear.
I smiled and nodded, "Of course, your son will definitely return safely. It seems I have accepted your appreciation. I wonder if Mr. Lei can reveal what your token of gratitude might be?"
This was merely to ease Leizu Wu's mind, at least it would make him feel a bit better.
Before Leizu Wu could respond, there was a sound of keys unlocking the door, followed by the door being pushed open roughly. A person walked in and then slammed the door shut with a bang.
Kong Xuan and I exchanged surprised glances. Who was this person? How could they be so arrogant?
Leizu Wu forced a smile and said, "This is my daughter, Rayue, with a 'king' character next to a 'moon'. She's spoiled from being pampered, so please don't mind her."
As soon as he finished speaking, a girl stepped out from behind the screen at the entrance. Her hair was dyed in various colors, and her face bore an unruly expression. Huh, this girl looks very familiar.
Rayue scanned us with her gaze, snorted, and was about to turn and head upstairs when her eyes suddenly returned to me. She furrowed her brows for a moment before exclaiming loudly, "So it's you!"
I scratched my head and looked at Leizu Wu. "Mr. Lei, what's going on?"
Leizu Wu also seemed surprised and cleared his throat awkwardly. "Yue, what's wrong?"
Rayue did not take Leizu Wu's words seriously at all. Instead, she walked towards me with gritted teeth, saying, "Old man, I've finally found you. You don't walk the path when it's offered, but you barge into hell without an invitation."
As soon as I heard the term "old man," I immediately remembered who this girl was. In the garden downstairs at Li Zan's house, I had called Ji Wuyuan, Jiang Ziyu, and others over. Later, when Ji Wuyuan and the others were leaving, they tried to act cool and vanished into thin air, which happened to be witnessed by a girl passing by. To make her believe she was seeing things, I had mocked her harshly at that time, which made her furious and she shouted that she would make me pay.
Due to her permed hair, I initially didn't recognize her until she called me "old man." I never expected to run into her here, and even more surprising was that she was actually Leizu Wu's daughter.
"Yue, what are you doing?" Leizu Wu stood up, spreading her arms to block me from Rayue, and shouted sternly.
"Don't mind me; this old man insulted me as a lunatic last time," Rayue completely ignored Leizu Wu blocking her way and reached out to push Leizu Wu's hand away.
"Yue, stop messing around!" Leizu Wu's voice grew increasingly severe. The middle-aged woman also stood up with a frown and said, "Yue, calm down. They are here to save your brother."
"Who is messing around? Someone called your daughter a lunatic; aren't you angry?" Rayue raised her eyebrows defiantly, placing one hand on her hip and pointing at Leizu Wu's nose as she scolded, "When others bully your subordinates, you stand up for them. Now that someone is bullying your daughter, you're acting like a coward."
Leizu Wu trembled with anger and raised her hand to slap Rayue. I quickly stood up and grabbed her hand, smiling as I said, "Mr. Lei, it's just a matter of business."
After giving Rayue a fierce glare, Leizu Wu turned to me and said, "Ghost Brother, I know you are involved in underground fighting. If my daughter has offended you in any way, feel free to teach her a lesson."
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