"Alright, alright! The car engine wouldn't start just now, my apologies. This old car is just like that." The owner of the car in front said a few apologetic words, then immediately started his car and looked ahead.
"Uncle, it's fine. You guys go ahead, I'll catch up," said Zhang Shifu's eldest nephew with a smile.
"Boss, it's fine now," Zhang Shifu nodded, then called out to Li Yang.
Li Yang said, "Okay, then let's continue driving."
He immediately started the car engine and drove off again, but his eyes held a deeper gleam.
"Li Yang, you still haven't answered me. What exactly are you worried about?" Shui Xiang asked, confused.
In the past, some truck drivers were unscrupulous and would simply abscond after transporting a batch of goods, leaving people to suffer. Even now, there were still quite a few unscrupulous truck drivers who would cut corners during transportation to make a quick profit.
However, the truck drivers at the Dajiang Wharf all belonged to a single freight company, making it easy to trace responsibility if any issues arose.
Therefore, Shui Xiang couldn't understand what Li Yang was worried about.
Li Yang said in a low voice, "You'll know in a moment. In short, if this matter isn't handled properly, I'm afraid our Fu Hao Gemstone Gambling场 will have to close down today."
"That serious?" Shui Xiang's expression changed, and she said worriedly, "I won't ask you for specifics, just tell me what needs to be done?"
"Don't panic. If you know the opponent's scheme and prepare in advance, there won't be any problems," Li Yang said after some thought. "Do you have anyone trustworthy and capable around you?"
"Yes, I have a Manager Fang who has been with me for several years. Although we are nominally in a superior-subordinate relationship, in reality, our relationship is quite like friends," Shui Xiang immediately replied.
Li Yang nodded and said, "Alright, call Manager Fang now and tell him to prepare two groups of people immediately. One group is young girls, who will take them in and entertain them well as soon as Zhang Shifu and the others arrive."
"The other group is laborers. They must be quick with their hands and feet. As soon as they arrive, call them out immediately!"
"Okay, I'll call Manager Fang right away." Although Shui Xiang still didn't understand why he was doing this, she nodded.
A moment later, they arrived at the back entrance of the Fu Hao Gemstone Gambling场.
Generally, the front entrance was used to welcome guests, while the back entrance was responsible for the entry and exit of goods.
After receiving the call, Manager Fang had made thorough preparations. Seeing them arrive, he immediately led a group of young girls over and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, masters. Come in quickly for a cup of tea and some food. Let these girls give you massages and rest."
"Oh, isn't this inappropriate?" Zhang Shifu and the others were stunned. Such good fortune! They all looked towards Shui Xiang.
Shui Xiang smiled and said, "Zhang Shifu, you and I have cooperated for many years. Go and rest."
"My people can't move all these stones in a short time."
"Then, then we'll go in?" Zhang Shifu's arm was already being held by a young girl. How could he resist such good fortune? He chuckled and followed the group of young girls inside.
The eldest nephew was also overjoyed by the young girls and didn't care about anything else, following them in.
After watching them go in, Manager Fang called out towards the shadows, "Come over quickly."
"Yes, Manager Fang." A group of laborers hurried over.
Manager Fang turned and asked, "Boss Shui, Boss Li, what should we do next?"
"Move these few stones away," Li Yang opened the door of Zhang Shifu's nephew's truck and pointed at a few stones.
Manager Fang asked, "Where specifically should we move them?"
"Move them to a hidden location first, somewhere that has no connection to our gemstone gambling场. We'll decide later based on the situation," Li Yang said. "As for the other stones, they should be put into storage just as they were before."
"Alright, Boss Li," Manager Fang nodded and immediately instructed the laborers to get to work.
However, in his heart, he was filled with many questions.
Less than a third of the goods in the truck had been moved when the sound of police sirens suddenly echoed from the street.
Li Yang's eyes narrowed, and he said in a low voice, "They've indeed come."
"Who has come?" Manager Fang asked suspiciously.
Shui Xiang said, "Li Yang, you're not suggesting these police cars are coming for us, are you?"
"That's right," Li Yang nodded.
The two women were startled and were about to ask why, but before they could, a red light flashed ahead, and several police cars were indeed driving towards them.
Soon, these police cars surrounded the truck. Several uniformed public security personnel rushed out and shouted, "Stop right there! Put down your things and don't move!"
"Who is the person in charge here? Come out and speak."
"I am..." Shui Xiang was about to step forward.
Li Yang reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder, stepping forward first and saying, "I am the person in charge here, Li Yang. May I know who among you is the decision-maker?"
"I am."
A short-haired woman walked out from among the public security personnel. Her beautiful eyes held a hint of coldness, and her fair face was very serious and solemn. She looked at Li Yang and said, "Mr. Li, is it? We are from Jiangcheng Public Security Unit One. I am the leader of Public Security Unit One, Murong Xue."
"This is my identification, and this is a search warrant. Please take a look. If everything is in order, please have your people cooperate with our work."
"No problem. You're even more pleasing to the eye in person than in your photo," Li Yang said with a smile after glancing at them.
This guy!
Everyone present looked at him in astonishment. Was he crazy? The public security team coming with a search warrant was definitely not a small matter.
He still dared to flirt with the leader of the public security team in public!
This was courting death.
A cold glint flashed in Murong Xue's eyes. "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Li. Please have your people put down everything they are holding immediately, raise their hands. We might conduct a body search."
"Alright, everyone heard Team Leader Murong's words, right? Raise your hands and cooperate actively with the investigation." Li Yang turned and said with a smile, "Don't worry, we are conducting legitimate business, and there won't be any problems."
"Whether there are problems or not isn't up to you," Murong Xue said coldly.
Li Yang nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes. It has to be searched by Team Leader Murong. Come on, I'm all prepared. Team Leader Murong, feel free to search!"
"It's good that you are willing to cooperate," Murong Xue said, staring at him. Although Li Yang's attitude was very proactive, it was too proactive and too relaxed, which made her feel a little surprised.
Others would avoid them like the plague, but this fellow was actually smiling relaxedly.
"Da Liu, you search him."