As she spoke, Mrs. Liu took the wine glass and drank it all, and then personally poured a full glass of wine for Zhao Rang and Lao Hu and invited each other.

After a few rounds of drinking, Mrs. Liu seemed to be a little overwhelmed, and two red clouds rose on her cheeks, adding a bit of charm.

As for Boss Hu, seeing Mrs. Liu's posture, she was not drunk and everyone was drunk.

After drinking another glass, Mrs. Liu said to Zhao Rang with the strength of the wine:

"Childe, the concubine is a little drunk, so let's lose company first."

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"Madame, please."

Mrs. Liu left the table with four maids, and Lao Hu was also supported by his subordinates and left the restaurant, leaving Zhao Rang alone at the wine table.

He naturally knew in his heart that Mrs. Liu must have a plan to do this.

After a while, Mrs. Liu went and returned, and sat down opposite Zhao Rang again, at this time she had changed her face and became cold.

"Childe, let's not talk darkly. Since you are a member of the Investigation Division of the Northland, how can you pretend to be a businessman from the Southland and hook up with someone like Lao Hu? ”

Zhao Rang was shocked and said with a smile:

"Mrs. Liu, didn't I know your name too? Besides, I said a long time ago that I'm not a member of the Investigation Department at all, but you don't believe it. ”

"In addition, I promise you, I will definitely do it, no need to be reminded openly or secretly!"

After speaking, Zhao Rang took out a silver ticket from his pocket, put it on the table lightly, and went straight out of the door.

After drinking some wine, Zhao Rang had a good night's sleep, and got up early the next day to go to the water market to have a look.

The water market of Zhenhai City is the busiest part of this coastal city.

Located next to a bay in the east of the city, with the green mountains in the background and the blue sea, it occupies a unique geographical location.

Whenever the tide rises and falls, countless ships carrying all kinds of seafood dock here to conduct busy transactions.

As soon as the first rays of sunlight in the morning shine on the sea, the water market is already lively.

The saltiness of the sea and the umami of the fish and shrimp became stronger and stronger, as if they could penetrate his body and hit his heart.

The bay is densely packed with all kinds of boats.

The crew was busy carrying cargo on deck, shouting and bargaining.

Zhao Rang walked along the pier, stopping from time to time to look at the seafood on the stall.

Some stalls are filled with colorful seashells, while others are stocked with giant turtle shells and oddly shaped fish.

There are also stalls dedicated to rare corals and pearls.

Those crystal clear gemstones sparkle in the sunlight.

Suddenly, Zhao Rang's eyes were attracted by strings of coral beads placed in a stall.

Those coral beads are colorful, crystal clear, and seductive like elves.

Somehow, Zhao Rang remembered Qingqing.

As early as when she was in Changchun Garden, Zhao Rang heard her say that she liked these colorful gadgets since she was a child.

Walking to the stall, Zhao Rang carefully selected a string of coral beads with the most dazzling and uniform color.

The beads are full of color and lustre, like strings of solidified flames, shining in the sun.

Such coral beads are extremely rare in the market.

"Boss, how do you sell this string of coral beads?"

Zhao Rang asked.

The stall owner looked up at him and said with a smile:

"Childe has a good eye, this string of coral beads is the treasure of this stall. Seeing that the son is a knowledgeable person, just give a real price, fifty taels! ”

Zhao Rang estimated that if this string of coral beads was transported to his family's city, it might have to be doubled, so he did not counter-offer, and paid the silver happily.

Carefully took the string of coral beads and rubbed them gently.

Thinking of Qingqing's surprised expression when she saw this string of beads, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

At this moment, a piercing sound suddenly sounded, and Zhao Rang only felt a pain in his wrist, and the coral beads in his hand were robbed!

He looked up and saw a black figure writhing and jumping in the air, and in a few days it had disappeared into the distant roof.

"Grab something! Catch the thief! ”

The stall owner's reaction was faster than Zhao Rang's, and he immediately shouted loudly, and the people around him also surrounded him.

Zhao Rang didn't care about the pain in his wrist, so he pulled his leg and chased after him.

Although his body is not top-notch, he is also quite good, and he quickly closes the distance between him and the black shadow.

Just as he was about to catch up with the black shadow, the other party suddenly turned around and threw a cigarette bomb.

"Poof!"

The smoke bomb exploded, and a thick cloud of smoke filled the air in an instant.

Zhao Rang only felt that there was a flower in front of him, and he lost the trace of the black shadow. He looked around, trying to find the other in the smoke, but found nothing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he came down from the roof, he saw a group of people who looked like stewards rushing towards him.

"Someone just robbed me of a string of coral beads!"

Zhao Rang's voice did not fall, and he never thought that these stewards of the water market would directly surround him.

"Boy, you're not a little daring! How dare you rob something in broad daylight, do you know whose territory this is?! ”

The head steward said with a sneer.

Zhao Rang was stunned for a moment, and then understood that these people in charge obviously misunderstood themselves and regarded him as a robber.

"Find out, I'm the one who was robbed! Fifty taels of coral beads, which I just paid for! ”

"You say you're being robbed? Is there any evidence for that? ”

The head steward said disdainfully.

They have long been accustomed to this kind of drama of thieves shouting to catch thieves, so naturally they will not easily believe Zhao Rang's words.

Zhao Rang was speechless for a while, he really had no evidence to prove that he was robbed.

And even if he had evidence, these people wouldn't necessarily believe it.

Suddenly, a crisp voice sounded from behind:

"I can prove his word!"

A woman in a long green dress walked out of the crowd, but it was Qingqing!

Qingqing walked up to Zhao Rang and said to the steward:

"I just saw someone snatch his coral beads and run over there!"

Stretching out his hand, it was the direction in which the black shadow disappeared.

The steward at the head frowned, looked at Qingqing and said:

"You say you're a witness? Then come with us! According to the rules of the water market, they must be investigated clearly. ”

As he spoke, he waved his hand and motioned for his subordinates to take Qingqing and Zhao Rang away.

Qingqing and Zhao Rang were taken to a remote corner by the stewards, surrounded by goods and boxes.

"I've been robbed! I have to say it a few more times! I just bought that string of coral beads! ”

The steward sneered: "The stall owner has long since run away, where can we find him?" ”

Zhao Rang's heart sank, he didn't expect the stall owner to run so fast

At this moment, a sudden rush of footsteps came from a distance, followed by a familiar voice shouting, "Who said I ran away?" I was busy closing the stall just now! ”

Everyone turned their heads to look and saw a middle-aged man walking briskly, it was the stall owner who sold coral beads!

The stall owner walked up to Zhao Rang and Qingqing and said to the steward:

"That string of coral beads was indeed bought by this prince just now, fifty taels of silver, a lot of money!"

As he spoke, he took out the fifty taels of silver ticket that Zhao Rang had just given him from his arms.

The steward took the money, and his face suddenly became ugly. He didn't expect the stall owner to appear at this time, and he also came up with conclusive evidence.

"Since the stall owners have said so, then we will deal with this matter. But you'd better be careful with me, and don't get into any more trouble! ”

"Thank you, big brother stall owner, for speaking up!"

Zhao Rang arched his hand and said.

"Hey, Childe doesn't have to be like this!"

The stall owner waved his hand and said.

"I'm just telling the truth. Besides, that string of coral beads is indeed the treasure of my stall, and it is also my honor to be able to sell it to someone like you. ”

Zhao Rang smiled and didn't say anything more.

"That's right, Childe."

The stall owner said suddenly.

"I see you seem to be interested in coral beads, I wonder if you'd like to see any more shipments?"

Zhao Rang immediately understood that the reason why the stall owner risked offending the steward and spoke up was because he wanted to make another business......

But he didn't mind.

Anyway, I decided to buy something for Qingqing, so I simply went to see what other good goods the stall owner had.

As for why Qingqing suddenly appeared in Zhenhai City, now is not the time and place to ask.

The stall owner brought Zhao Rang and Qingqing to his stall and took out a few strings of coral beads and some seafood such as pearls and shells.

After some selection, in the end, Zhao Rang spent another thirty taels of silver to buy a string of coral beads, but the color was much worse than the previous string.

Turning the corner, the two were stopped by the previous group of stewards.

"What? Can't we go yet? ”

"Let's go? Of course you can go. ”

The steward said with a smile:

"But do you have to settle our hard work before we go?"

"Hardship?"

Zhao Rang asked puzzled.

"Isn't it hard for you to lose something, and we'll find it for you? Or do you think this thing has grown legs and feet on its own and can run back to you on its own? ”

Seeing this, Qingqing whispered to Zhao Rang:

"Just give the money, don't make trouble!"

Zhao Rang nodded, Qingqing's thoughts coincided with his.

"What are you little kings doing?!"

Just when the two sides were tense, this shout made everyone turn their heads to look.

"Boss Hu!"

When the steward saw the comer, his face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

The person who came was Boss Hu, who was drinking with Zhao Rang and Mrs. Liu last night.

"Why are you here?"

The steward asked cautiously.

"How did I get here? If I don't come, won't I see you bullying people? ”

Boss Hu glared at him, then walked up to Zhao Rang and Qingqing, and with apologies, arched his hand and said:

"Brother, I'm really sorry to let you meet this!"

Zhao Rang already knew Boss Hu's ability from Mrs. Liu, and he was relieved to see that he was willing to come forward to solve the siege.

This favor can be regarded as inherited.

"Boss Hu is serious, I don't want to cause trouble."

Zhao Rang said lightly.

He didn't want to dwell on it too much, he just wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible.

"Brother, don't worry, I'll handle this matter!"

Boss Hu said, turned his head to the steward and said:

"He's my brother, give me some respect in the future! If you let me know that you're bullying people again, don't blame me for being rude! ”

The steward nodded repeatedly, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

He knew that Boss Hu's power in Zhenhai City was not something he could offend.

"Don't get out of here!"

Boss Hu scolded.

The steward was pardoned, and hurriedly left with his men.

"Boss Hu, thank you."

"Brother, you're out of sight. We drank together last night, and your business is mine. In the future, if anyone in Zhenhai City dares to bully you, just report my name! ”

Boss Hu said boldly.

"Haha, good!"

Zhao Rang was not hypocritical, and happily accepted it.

"By the way, brother, you didn't introduce this friend!"

Boss Hu said suddenly.

"This is my friend from my hometown, Qingqing girl, our two families are world friends."

Zhao Rang introduced.

"Young girl, I'm glad to meet you!"

Boss Hu said with a smile.

"Boss Hu, we still have something to do, so we'll leave today."

After a few words of greeting, Zhao Rang said goodbye.

"Brother, don't be in a hurry! I drank too much last night and slept until I woke up just now, and now it's time for dinner again, let's have a meal together! ”

Boss Hu invited.

Zhao Rang was a little hesitant.

He had a stomach to ask Qingqing, but as long as there were outsiders, he couldn't speak.

"Since Boss Hu is kindly invited, let's go."

Qingqing said suddenly.

She seems to be very interested in Boss Hu.

The three of them found a random restaurant and sat down in the hall.

"It turns out that the young girl is also here to do business!"

Boss Hu's eyes lit up and said:

"That's just right! Earlier, I told my brother that the Longfan Club had arrived five days ago, and it was still in the warehouse. ”

Qingqing blinked, avoiding the goods he was talking about:

"Boss Hu, I'm also a newcomer, and I don't know much about the situation of the Longfan Club."

When Boss Hu heard this, his face changed slightly.

The predecessor of the Dragon Sail Club can be known with a little inquiry.

As a force that can take over Zhenhai City Water City, it naturally has its own secrets and heritage.

"Young girl, you're stumped on me with this question. The Dragon Sail Club is nothing more than a chamber of commerce. It's just a little stronger than the others. ”

Boss Hu was struggling, obviously unwilling to talk deeply about this issue.

"By the way, the next few days will be the trading day of the water market, and it will be even more lively here."

"And a trading day?"

Qingqing pretended to be curious and asked.

"yes!"

Boss Hu explained:

"The trading day is once a month in the water market, when many rare seafood and treasures appear. There will also be some special ways of trading, which is very interesting. ”

"We'll be sure to join in the fun."

Zhao Rang spoke at the right time, but in his heart he became more and more curious about Qingqing's intentions.

The meal was enjoyed by the guests and the hosts, and the young people talked and laughed, which made Boss Hu very happy.

"Boss Hu, thank you for your hospitality today, let's leave first."

Full of wine and food, Zhao Rang got up and said.

Boss Hu also stood up and enthusiastically sent them out.

It wasn't until their figures disappeared around the corner of the street that Boss Hu withdrew his gaze, with a meaningful smile on his face.

"Go check this girl named Qingqing, she's definitely not from the Southland!"

Boss Hu instructed his subordinates, turned around and walked into the restaurant again.

Zhao Rang and Qingqing walked side by side on the streets of Zhenhai City, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere seemed a little delicate.

"Why did you come here all of a sudden?"

Zhao Rang was the first to break the silence and asked.

"What? Not welcome? ”

Qingqing asked playfully.

"Of course not!"

Zhao Rang hurriedly denied it and explained:

"I was just a little surprised. After all, you had to go back to the first floor. ”

"I also decided to come on the impurity."

Qingqing said, with a hint of mystery in her tone.

"What's going on?"

Zhao Rang asked a little nervously.

"Because some people lose all their wealth on the first day they enter the city! If I don't come again, do you think this man will starve to death or freeze to death? ”