Night fell, and Ye Fan, without notifying anyone, took Dong Ge with him to the Feng Family Pawnshop.
The Feng Family Pawnshop was, without a doubt, the most successful antique shop in Jiangnan City.
The Feng family's rapid rise was directly related to this pawnshop.
Back then, the Feng family patriarch, with his sharp foresight, had spotted the potential in the antique business, and the Feng Family Pawnshop was established accordingly.
Subsequently, within a mere decade, it had swept through all the antique businesses in Jiangnan City. At that time, the Feng Family Pawnshop could truly be said to be making a fortune daily.
Although more and more antique shops emerged later, the network the Feng Family Pawnshop had built over the years was enough to secure their position in Jiangnan City.
The two moved with extreme speed, arriving outside the Feng Family Pawnshop. Seeing the bustling pawnshop in front of them, Ye Fan frowned slightly.
He hadn't expected the Feng Family Pawnshop to still be open at night.
As expected of one of Jiangnan City's top antique shops, business was indeed booming.
Ye Fan couldn't help but let out a cold snort, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
Dongzi, on the other hand, gazed at the coming and going customers with burning eyes.
"If we can get evidence of the Feng Family Pawnshop's illegal activities, then we can use it to blackmail them. At that time, any demand we make, the Feng family will probably obediently agree."
As he said this, a smile appeared on Dongzi's face. This plan was, in his opinion, flawless.
Of course, the premise was that they could find evidence of the Feng Family Pawnshop's illegal activities.
Ye Fan frowned slightly, "It's probably not easy to find evidence of the Feng Family Pawnshop's illegal activities. We'll have to deal with it after they close."
With no other option, Ye Fan and Dongzi found a coffee shop nearby to wait for the pawnshop to close.
It continued until late at night. When no more customers entered or exited the pawnshop, a few employees came out to close up.
As the iron gate was shut, the crowd on the street thinned out.
Ye Fan smiled, "Let's go, it's time for us to get to work."
Dongzi nodded. As Ye Fan stood up, they quickly left the coffee shop.
After circling the pawnshop, they identified a spot to make their move and then began to hide in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment.
To infiltrate the pawnshop without anyone noticing was crucial.
Otherwise, if they were discovered, the pawnshop would be prepared, and Ye Fan's plan would be completely ruined.
It wasn't until the latter half of the night, when no one was passing by on the street, that Ye Fan and the others approached the back door of the pawnshop.
The pawnshop was a standalone courtyard, with two main sections, and the back courtyard was enclosed by a wall.
In the heart of Jiangnan City, where land was as precious as gold, possessing such a large courtyard clearly indicated the immense value of this pawnshop.
"Let's go in together, destroy their surveillance equipment first, and then find their account records as quickly as possible and copy them."
Ye Fan whispered to Dong Ge.
Dongzi nodded, a cold smile on his face and his eyes shining with eagerness.
This kind of risk was something he had never experienced before. Since following Ye Fan, Dongzi felt that his previous thirty-plus years had been wasted. A man, he felt, should live for adventure.
The two quickly jumped over the courtyard wall, avoiding the surveillance equipment, and swiftly climbed into a room.
The surveillance equipment was located on the top floor. The room was pitch dark, but with the moonlight, the two could still make out the environment.
Without any hesitation, the two quickly headed for the top floor.
"There are people patrolling the top floor. I'll take care of them, and you'll provide cover."
Ye Fan instructed sternly.
Dongzi's strength was, after all, no match for his. Although his courage was commendable, in such an environment, strength was the most important.
Dongzi knew his own capabilities and nodded, then turned to take up a position of vigilance.
Ye Fan climbed the stairs, his footsteps light, not making any sound.
In the corridor upstairs, two security guards were patrolling with flashlights.
"Brother Zhang, why do you think anyone would dare to cause trouble at our pawnshop this late at night? What is there to patrol?"
"You talk too much, kid. Our pawnshop has recently closed several big deals, each worth tens of millions. Today, the young master himself came to give us instructions, telling us to ensure the safety of the pawnshop and not allow any mistakes."
Brother Zhang said earnestly.
"Ah, our young master is truly powerful. These few counterfeit deals he's made have brought in two hundred million for the family. I doubt there's anyone in the entire Jiangnan City with more skills than our young master."
The young man said with great admiration.
But Brother Zhang snorted, "Kid, you have no filter on your mouth! Are counterfeit goods something you can just talk about? If outsiders hear about this, do you think you'll still be alive?"
Brother Zhang's scolding did not make the young man quiet down; instead, he chuckled.
"Brother Zhang, it's just the two of us here, no outsiders. What are you afraid of?"
The young man seemed unconcerned.
But at that very moment, Ye Fan's figure suddenly leaped out from the corner.
"Who?"
A startled cry, but before it could even finish, Ye Fan was already in front of them. Without any hesitation, he raised his hands and delivered two palm strikes, knocking out the two security guards.
His movements were fluid and seamless, without any delay, so much so that the two security guards only managed to utter a single inquiry.
Ye Fan pulled the two to a corner and then quietly called out to Dongzi.
Dongzi hurried over and, seeing that Ye Fan had succeeded, his face was full of joy.
"What next?"
"Change into their clothes and go to the control room."
From the recent conversation with the two security guards, Ye Fan had learned that Feng Xiao had recently completed several counterfeit deals. As long as these transaction records were found, their mission for the night would be considered a success.
The two quickly changed their clothes and then headed straight for the control room.
Wearing security uniforms, they did not attract anyone's attention.
The two acted swiftly, subduing the few people in the control room and then cutting off the power.
Once the power was cut, they could do as they pleased.
"Find the account books as quickly as possible. There are dozens of security guards here. Now that the power is out, they'll surely notice. We can't afford to get entangled with them for too long."
Ye Fan said in a low voice, and then he and Dong Ge quickly headed for the upper-floor offices.
The two moved with great speed. With the information Dongzi had gathered about the place recently, they wasted no time and went straight to the point.
As the two were searching for the account books, the outside had already descended into chaos.
Dozens of security guards were searching various floors.
Ye Fan and the others were almost discovered several times, but they managed to hide their tracks in time, narrowly escaping.
Under these circumstances, finding the account books became even more difficult.
Ye Fan couldn't help but frown, "How is it? Any discoveries?"
He quietly asked Dongzi.
"There's a safe here, but I'm not sure what's inside."
Dongzi's deliberately lowered voice carried over.
Ye Fan was slightly taken aback, then glanced outside. The sounds of hurried footsteps continued to echo, indicating that the entire building had been thoroughly sealed off.