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"The three women are the biggest drug lords in Southeast Asia, with Auntie being the leader. Since the year before last, they have gradually infiltrated the mainland. The last time was a tentative transaction. According to the information we currently have, this Auntie has her own legitimate business in City A as a cover. It will be quite difficult to dig her out," Ni Ling said, tapping the photo of the woman in the center with her finger.
Fei Hu took the photo back and examined it carefully for a moment. Suddenly, he straightened up and said excitedly, "That's her! The woman who appeared in the rental car that day; it has to be her."
"Oh! You're so sure? Then tell me why you are so certain," Ni Ling said, looking intently at Fei Hu, as if afraid he might be lying.
Fei Hu took a sip of tea before saying, "The red ribbon on her wrist. When I got out of the rental car that day, she was pointing a gun at us. I caught a glimpse of the red ribbon on her wrist. At that moment, I thought to myself, what does a big man need a ribbon on his wrist for?"
Upon hearing Fei Hu's explanation, Ni Ling immediately stood up, quickly stuffed the photo into her bag, and smiled as she said, "What happened today must not be mentioned to anyone. I have something to attend to and will leave first. Enjoy your meal!" With that, she hurriedly grabbed her bag and left.
Yingzi shook her head helplessly. She refilled her and Fei Hu's cups with water and said while sipping her tea, "You should just stay at the glove factory and not get involved in anything else. The current situation is very unfavorable for you. Look around; there are people watching you wherever you go. It would be best if you went somewhere else for a while before coming back."
"Hey! I don't believe in this nonsense. What's there to hide from? It's just over a hundred pounds; whoever wants it can take it. Anyway, I'm not leaving City A. Where there are places for others to sleep, there should be places for me to stand as well. I refuse to believe that City A belongs to anyone," Fei Hu said, starting to boast again.
Yingzi rolled her eyes at him and said, "I know it's pointless to say this, but just be careful. Once Ye Xiaofei calms down, I'll arrange a time for you to meet with Grandpa; he misses you quite a bit. Take this money first; just don't owe yourself anything." Yingzi then took out a stack of cash from her bag and pushed it toward Fei Hu; it was thick enough to be at least twenty thousand yuan.
"I don't want it; take it back! I don't need money right now. Besides, I've saved a little from work; it should last me for a while," Fei Hu said as he prepared to push the money back.
Seeing this, Yingzi immediately stood up and glared at Fei Hu fiercely. "If you don't want it, then just throw it away!" With that, she turned around and left with her bag. Only Fei Hu was left in the room; he paused for a moment before hurriedly putting the money back into his pocket, thinking to himself why he would refuse money that wasn't stolen.
To avoid drawing attention, Fei Hu wandered around the city for half a day before returning to the glove factory just as it was getting dark. The factory was still brightly lit inside, and everyone was working energetically. Xiao Qi and A-Lian were busy planning again. When they saw Fei Hu return, they stopped their work. A-Lian smiled at Fei Hu and said, "You did pretty well today! I thought you wouldn't come back tonight and would stay in the city instead. What’s wrong? You haven't eaten yet?"
A-Lian hit the nail on the head; Fei Hu indeed hadn't had dinner yet. He awkwardly scratched his head and said, "I haven't had an appetite these past few days and didn't feel like eating, so I just wandered around before coming back. You guys keep working; I'm going to take a look around the factory."
"Hey, hey, hey! Hurry up and sit down, don't cause any more trouble. The factory has you running around, and the sisters' hearts are getting restless again. Just wait here for a moment. Sister Lian and I haven't eaten either. Let's have a couple of drinks tonight to unwind. Everyone has been tired lately, especially you. It's tough going back and forth, isn't it?" Xiao Qi said, making a face at Fei Hu. This little girl is always so mischievous.
A-Lian glanced at Fei Hu and said, "Alright! Let's drink a couple of glasses tonight, but we can't do it here; it would be inappropriate. Let's go to our dormitory. Whether it's beer or liquor, I'll join you tonight." Seeing A-Lian and Xiao Qi so enthusiastic, Fei Hu felt embarrassed to refuse. He smiled and followed them into their dormitory.
Pickled peanuts are a great snack to go with drinks. Fei Hu didn't wait for the other dishes to arrive and started eating right away. To be honest, he was not only a bit hungry but also feeling the urge to drink. After a while, Xiao Qi and A-Lian brought over several small dishes that had already been prepared from the cafeteria. Xiao Qi even pulled out a case of beer from under her bed; it seemed they were well-prepared.
Fei Hu was not polite at all, eating heartily and drinking generously. Soon enough, he was in high spirits. He smiled and asked, "Are you two trying to get me to do something? If you have something in mind, just say it quickly. I'm in a good mood right now, and I'll definitely agree. If you wait too long, it might be hard to say."
A-Lian glanced at Xiao Qi, her face slightly flushed as she said, "I want you to accompany me to Hong Kong."
"Sure! I've been really busy lately. Just earlier, a friend advised me to leave City A for a while, which I wasn't too keen on. But if it's to go to Hong Kong, I'd love to go. Are we looking for Boss Hong for fifty thousand?" Fei Hu replied readily, making A-Lian and Xiao Qi feel ecstatic because once Fei Hu agreed to this matter, they felt it was practically settled.
Xiao Qi hurriedly filled Fei Hu's glass with wine and cheerfully said, "Brother Tiger is really straightforward! Our glove factory wouldn't be where it is today without your help. All the sisters in the factory will remember your kindness. When we have the chance in the future, we will definitely repay you well." As she spoke, Xiao Qi playfully smiled at Fei Hu.
"Great! I love it when women repay me. But please don't offer yourselves; with so many people around, I can't promise I can marry all of you," Fei Hu said with a hearty laugh. At that moment, all his earlier frustrations vanished.
A-Lian pouted and said, "You only think about the good things! Let me tell you, my visa will be ready in three or four days. Once I get it in hand, we'll go because Western Wholesale Market has helped us secure a storefront through your friend. However, they require the full year's rent upfront—around two hundred thousand altogether—so we absolutely need that money from Boss Hong. It's all up to you this time."
Fei Hu smiled and was about to tease them when his phone rang. Without looking at the screen, he answered the call. Immediately, Bald Zhang's voice came through: "Hey boss! Have you forgotten about your brothers while surrounded by women? You need to come out right away and meet me at New Joy World; I've got something good waiting for you." Bald Zhang sounded particularly excited on the phone.
"What good thing? You need to clarify that. You know this place is quite remote; it's not easy for me to come out. If it's not something important, I'm really not coming," Fei Hu joked over the phone.
Bald Zhang grew anxious upon hearing this and insisted, "No way! I've already promised someone; you must hurry over here by eight o'clock—no excuses! I need speed!" After saying this, Bald Zhang seemed worried that Fei Hu would decline further on the call and hung up before he could respond.
They were all brothers together, and since he didn't have anything urgent to attend to, Fei Hu could only apologize to A-Lian and Xiao Qi before quickly exiting the factory. He stood outside for over ten minutes before a taxi finally arrived. As soon as Fei Hu got in, he said, "Driver, I have an urgent matter. Please hurry to New Joy World; you should know it!"
The taxi driver glanced at Fei Hu and slowly replied, "I know. Isn't that the new dance hall opened by Hong Kong Star? Lately, young people like you have been flocking there; I've heard business is booming. Is there something shady going on inside?"
Fei Hu was unfamiliar with the rumors about Hong Kong Star and its alleged shady dealings, but out of courtesy, he could only chuckle awkwardly at the driver.
The place wasn't far; it was about a half-hour drive. When Fei Hu got out of the car, he suddenly remembered that this location should be near Ye Xiaofei's classmate's house. He could recall it vaguely. New Joy World was quite impressive, with an advertising wall occupying most of the building above the tenth floor. Looking at the flickering and alluring neon lights, Fei Hu suddenly recalled what the driver had mentioned about "entertainment stars."
"Hey! Boss, you're finally here! We've been dying for you! Come on up!" Bald Zhang excitedly rushed out from the lobby and pulled Fei Hu toward the elevator. Wow! There were so many people. By the time they reached the elevator, it was already full and had just opened. Bald Zhang kicked the wall in frustration.
Fei Hu glanced at him and smiled, asking, "What’s going on? Is it really that urgent? You didn't arrange to meet a Great Star here for drinks, did you?" Fei Hu couldn't help but laugh at his own joke.
"Hey! How did you know? You shouldn't have been here before; who told you there's a Great Star here? I didn't expect you to be so well-informed while hiding out in the countryside!" Bald Zhang looked puzzled, as if he thought only he knew about this.
The elevator stopped on the eighteenth floor. As Fei Hu followed Bald Zhang out, two young women in qipaos greeted them with nods and said in unison, "Welcome! This way please."
Fei Hu felt confused; this place didn't seem like a bar or dance hall but rather like a dining area in a hotel. What exactly was Bald Zhang up to? He kept his head down and walked forward until they reached a door marked VIP. He paused for a moment, smiled lightly at Fei Hu, and pushed open the door. Wow! It was so upscale! As soon as Fei Hu entered, he was taken aback by the luxurious decor inside: thick and soft carpets, clean and gentle wall lights, elegantly styled tables and chairs...
"Mr. Zhang! Please have your friend sit," came a beautiful voice from within.
Only then did Fei Hu look up to see a woman dressed very fashionably sitting on a sofa against the wall, smiling at him. He felt like he had seen her somewhere before but couldn't quite place where.
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