Chapter 5 (Part 1) is once again about trade.

Everyone. Huaiyi Gu quickly replied, "Especially regarding the debt issue, as he owes my family a significant amount of money, and it seems he has some involvement with certain individuals in the family. I cannot disclose further details on this matter, but it would be a different story if you were to investigate it yourself."

Tang Shuxing took the phone and put the money away, smiling as he said, "Mr. Gu seems quite familiar with our line of work."

Hmm. Tang Shuxing did not waste words, "Anyway, I am counting on you. I will not forget you all once I become successful in the future"

Oh—" Zhong Yong was eating his boxed meal, and he grabbed that half bottle of water to drink. He had just taken a sip when he spat it out, threw it on the ground, and cursed, "Damn it, I forgot that I urinated in the bottle yesterday."

A portly middle-aged man, sweating profusely, walked out from inside and hurriedly headed to the right upon exiting the door—almost all the men who come here behave similarly, pretending to be nonchalant as they enter, asking questions they already know the answers to, then proceeding to do what they came for, and leaving in a hurry afterward, praying that they do not get recognized by acquaintances

This is not a military unit, but rather the city of Shenzhen!" Tang Shuxing glared at Ji Kefeng, "With your appearance, anyone who sees you will know you are a decent person, and you still want to investigate? Don't even think about getting a single clue!

"Ear" is a term in this field, similar in meaning to computer Trojans; to put it bluntly, it refers to eavesdropping software. Such things have become quite popular since the advent of smartphones, and there are numerous paid options available online. Generally, mobile antivirus software cannot detect them at all, so very few people who are not in this industry know exactly what kind of software is installed on their phones.

"Let's talk inside." Tang Shuxing walked into the shop, stood at the door looking around, lit a cigarette, and after smoking half of it, directly pulled down the rolling shutter. He then turned on the light, took out the smart device, and threw it in front of Zhong Yong, saying, "This one, help me check if it contains 'ears'."

"Yes, help me and I will help you. I refuse to believe that you are truly unconcerned about your father's disappearance," Ji Kefeng said in a low voice.

Tang Shuxing walked into the living room outside, where the boss stood at the door, smiling and looking at Nana with a peculiar gaze. In her eyes, Tang Shuxing was Nana's boyfriend

I have a basic understanding. Gu Huaiyi scratched his head and said, "Having played underground gambling for quite a while, I have made quite a few friends and heard many stories like this. I also know some of the rules, even though I am not part of that world."

You go to that foot massage place on the street and wait for me, I will come to find you later Tang Shuxing turned around to escort Nana home

Immediately following, Nana leisurely walked out from inside and sat on the dirty sofa covered with sunflower seed and peanut shells, resting her chin on her hand with a vacant gaze directed outside. At that moment, another man stealthily entered and asked, "Massage?"

Are you joking again?" Tang Shuxing leaned closer to Ji Kefeng, "Soldiers still need to save money to buy houses. Besides, I know your family's situation. Your mother comes from a wealthy trading family in Guangdong, and there is plenty of money. Your father was a chief of staff when he was demobilized, and your monthly salary is at least..."

"Good." Tang Shuxing immediately noted down the number, pondering that he would have to spend money again to buy a smartphone that could use WeChat. However, Gu Huaiyi seemed to sense his concerns and took out a smartphone from his briefcase, placing it on the table

Tang Shuxing smiled, lowered his head to take out a cigarette and lit it. After taking a couple of puffs, he held it in his mouth and slowly walked towards Ji Kefeng. After walking for a while, the smoke got into his eyes, and he immediately put down the brick in his hand, rubbing his eyes and said: "Wait a moment, the smoke is blinding my eyes"

Nana was also taken aback, but upon seeing Tang Shuxing standing at the door, she immediately got up and said, "What are you doing? I'm at work"

"Understood, how can I contact you?" Tang Shuxing said, pointing his thumb towards the door. "After all, this place is not suitable for someone of your status to come and go freely. I can come to find you, or you can set a location."

Oh, have you struck it rich? You're being so generous? Sister Lian is also quite straightforward, directly stuffing the money into her pocket. Did you help Nana turn over a new leaf?

"You only earned fifty thousand?" Ji Kefeng looked at Tang Shuxing with caution, "Is there someone looking for you?"

I am not ... ... " Tang Shuxing stood up, and Gu Huaiyi immediately understood and also got up to grab his bag, preparing to leave

You still have so many tricks up your sleeve, you rascal

"Even fighting requires using one's brain." Tang Shuxing raised his fist and waved at Nana, signaling her to leave quickly. Just as Tang Shuxing was about to leave, a stack of money was thrown at his feet. He looked down at the stack of money, then turned to Ji Kefeng and asked, "What does this mean?"

Hmm," a card-playing lady replied, "Fifteen, with a condom, no condom adds 50.

The Gege Foot Bath Shop, located on an old street in the historic district, can be considered a "time-honored brand" here. The owner, humorously referred to as the old madam, often self-deprecatingly claims that her family has been in the business for generations. However, she firmly asserts that she does not force anyone into prostitution. Every time she mentions this, she is ridiculed by Tang Shuxing, who says that engaging in such flesh trade would surely lead to being skinned alive after death

Tang Shuxing looked up and down at Zhong Yong and said: "Damn it, haven't you eaten for another day? If you keep this up, sooner or later I will have to come over to collect your corpse. Take care of yourself, so you don't end up dead and stink up the shop, affecting the neighbors."

What is this?" Tang Shuxing looked at the smartphone, which was neither a domestic brand nor a counterfeit. Such a phone would cost at least several thousand on the market. Could it be that he is giving me a phone?

"In the game, we are forming a team. Once we pass that point, monsters will no longer spawn," Zhong Yong said with a chuckle.

"Look..." Tang Shuxing turned around and patted his triangular bag, saying, "I told you I have money."

"Not enough?" Ji Kefeng took out another twenty thousand from his bag, "I am a soldier, I don't have much money, only this much."

"What about it?" Tang Shuxing asked coldly, "Did he shove everything I said that day up his ass?"

As soon as Nana walked away, Tang Shuxing approached the boss, handed her five hundred yuan, and said: "Sister Lian, this is for the phone bill. If Nana comes again, please give me a call."

"WeChat it is then," Gu Huaiyi said with a smile. After finishing, he provided a WeChat ID, "This is more appropriate. I have two phones, and I cannot conveniently share one of them with you."

"What do you mean? Do you want to empty me out?" Ji Kefeng said angrily, "I am saving some money to buy a house for my wedding."

Tang Shuxing shook his head and said, "You check first, be thorough about it. I have something to attend to and will leave through the back door. I will return in half an hour."

Tang Shuxing sent him to the door, Gu Huaiyi smiled at him, and did not say anything further. He turned and went downstairs. After Tang Shuxing closed the door, he slowly walked to the balcony, lit a cigarette, and watched Gu Huaiyi, who had walked downstairs and did not look back even once. Only then did he lower his head to look at his phone, picked up his Nokia feature phone, and made a call: "Hello, Zhong Yong, is the shop open? I need to find you, it's urgent, cash, but it has to be checked carefully."

"The rules of the Jianghu." Ji Kefeng brushed off the garbage on himself, his face filled with disgust, nearly retching at the smell emanating from the pile of refuse. "I am paying you to investigate what connection those cases have with my father and yours."

"I can't, I can't." Zhong Yong opened the bag, took out the lunch box, and began to eat ravenously. Leading Tang Shu, he walked towards the shop and asked, "Brother Xing, what kind of phone is it?"

"I won't be coming to work for the next few days, as I am feeling a bit unwell," Nana said to her boss before turning and leaving the shop

"Brother Xing." Zhong Yong saw Tang Shuxing walking slowly from the street corner and quickly went to greet him, casually taking the takeout bag that Tang Shuxing was holding in his hand.

Ji Kefeng stood up and said, "What do you want to do?"

Tang Shuxing, step aside: "To hell with you, your bathroom is just a few meters away, and you can't even be bothered to walk a few steps?"

"Only going to kindergarten." Nana looked at the money, "Did you rob a bank?"

I know, I know," Sister Lian said with a smile, "You are destined to be a man who makes a fortune

Nana shook her head with a bitter smile and said, "You really are something; you just made fifty thousand and now you're aiming for another fifty thousand. Earning one hundred thousand in a day, you must be stepping on golden dog poop."

To be on the safe side, use what I provided. Gu Huaiyi looked at his phone and said, I have loaded five thousand yuan into my account, and I have no money left. If I can't get through, I will recharge it. You can use it as him, it doesn't matter. Additionally, apart from the deposit, I will pay another ten thousand yuan as the initiation fee for the investigation and miscellaneous expenses, such as transportation costs.

The man understood that 15 meant 150, nodded, and pointed to Nana. Nana stood up and led the man into the inner room. After all, she was the most beautiful young lady here; whenever she was available, the men who came would always choose her.

At this moment, Tang Shuxing no longer engaged in banter, but instead quickened his pace to catch up with the departing Nana

"Get dressed and leave, no dawdling, immediately!" Tang Shuxing threw Nana's clothes onto her. Under his watchful eye, Nana quickly put on the outfit that was easy to take off and put on, stuffed the money into her bag, and turned to leave.

Is it just to check the connection? Tang Shuxing picked up the money one by one and then put it into the bag

Tang Shuxing turned around, half-lifting his eyelids to look at him: "Are you scared? It's just waiting, not like I'm asking you to find a lady. Just go and mention my name! Tell them I asked you to wait there." After saying this, Tang Shuxing turned and left. Ji Kefeng hesitated for a moment, but in order to investigate, he had no choice but to brace himself and head towards that foot massage parlor.

Under the sign of "Great Wealth and Prosperity Mobile Repair Shop," there is a modest little store with a half-open roll-up door, plastered with various small advertisements. At the entrance of the store stands a disheveled young man, dressed in a tattered tank top and cotton-linen shorts, with a scruffy beard, chewing gum and looking around.

"No, others owe me money." Tang Shuxing glanced at Nana, "I have taken on this task, but..."

With a snap, Tang Shuxing raised his hand to seize Ji Kefeng, simultaneously stepping on the telescopic baton in his hand. He spat the smoke from his mouth onto the ground and said, "Old Chicken, soldiers have their own methods of combat, while the thugs in the back alleys have their own tactics. This place is littered with garbage and waste oil; a moment's carelessness could lead to a slip and a fatal fall"

"Are you joking?" Tang Shuxing laughed and said, "You've always been stingy since you were young, and I grew up in the army as well. In the army, everything is provided, from outerwear to underwear, toilet paper, soap, and all sorts of things. After all these years, this is all the money you've saved?"

After hanging up the phone, Tang Shuxing organized his belongings, put on his backpack, stuffed his money and phone inside, and immediately left, heading towards the mobile phone shop.

Nana led the man into the inner room, took off her clothes and handed him a condom, then took out wet wipes and lubricant, sitting on the bed waiting. The man, while undressing, spoke some nonsensical words to cover his embarrassment. At that moment, the door of the partition was pushed open, and the man was so startled that he almost fell, thinking it was the police, his entire face turned pale.

On what basis? Ji Kefeng certainly refused, as he did not wish to be constrained by others, and he had also been schemed against by Tang Shuxing.

"Do you want to attack a soldier?" Ji Kefeng unfastened the telescopic baton from his waist, swung it to extend its length, "Come on, I remember you couldn't fight. When we were kids, you only came up with bad ideas; it was always others who did the fighting."

Entering the alley, Tang Shuxing had already clenched the key in his palm. With his left hand, he casually picked up a stone beside him. Looking at Ji Kefeng, who had Nana cornered behind him, he weighed the stone in his hand and said: "Master Ji, you wouldn't really start resorting to hostage-taking, would you? You are a member of the armed police, and besides, in this area, I could easily kill you if I wanted to"

Ji Kefeng hurriedly chased after him: "Are you going to the foot massage place to wait for you?" Ji Kefeng recalled the time he was tricked by Tang Shuxing, and it was definitely impossible to go there

Sister Lian stood there watching Tang Shuxing's back and sighed, "A good person indeed, but lacking a decent livelihood, what a pity"

Ji Kefeng would not let this good opportunity slip by. He advanced with a police baton and struck down towards Tang Shuxing's shoulder. Just as he swung down, Tang Shuxing surprisingly sidestepped lightly and nimbly retreated a step. Ji Kefeng quickly took a step forward and swept the baton across, but unexpectedly, his foot slipped during the step, causing him to lose balance and fall directly towards the nearby trash can, with the back of his neck colliding with a half-broken beer bottle inside the trash can.

Tang Shuxing squinted his eyes as he picked up the stack of money: "Ten thousand? www.hetushu.com.com"

However, I have conditions! Ji Kefeng interjected, I want to investigate with you; you cannot leave me out. Once the matter is accomplished, I will give you another 50,000. I can ask my mother for money if I don't have any. Since I joined the army, I have never asked her for money, but as long as she knows it is for my father's sake, she can provide as much money as needed.

His name is Zhong Yong, nicknamed "Shang Zhong Yong." The reason for this name is entirely due to the ancient text "Shang Zhong Yong," and he shares a similar experience with the child in that text. From a young age, he was exceptionally intelligent, but his parents spent all their time playing mahjong, completely neglecting him. Eventually, this child became a failure, dropping out of middle school to work. He has worked as a hairdresser, distributed flyers on the street, and finally learned the skill of repairing mobile phones, borrowing money to open a shop. Although his skills were decent, he often encountered unscrupulous thugs demanding "protection fees," causing his business to plummet. He simply gave up on himself, spending every day playing online games, doing business when he felt like it, and sleeping when he didn't.

It was still early, and there were only four young ladies in the shop. Three of them were gathered around playing Dou Di Zhu, while one sat at the entrance, munching on sunflower seeds. She gently waved at the men passing by the door and softly said, "Handsome, come and play."

"Are you trying to tempt me? It means that perhaps after the matter is accomplished, you might happily give me a little more?" Tang Shuxing said with a strange smile, "It seems your parents are truly affectionate, but my condition is this: we can investigate together, but I will be the one in charge. You will do whatever I say."

"Pa!" Ji Kefeng took out all the remaining twenty thousand from his bag, "Fifty thousand! This is all I have, are you in or out? Just give me a straightforward answer!"

The man did not dare to say a word, trembling as he began to get dressed, thinking he had encountered a scam. Subsequently, Tang Shuxing grabbed him and threw him out, then closed the door, taking out the fifty thousand yuan from his bag and tossing it onto the bed: "Take the money, consider it as me covering for you, go back and be alone."

As Tang Shuxing was about to catch up with Nana, he saw Ji Kefeng walking out of a nearby rice noodle shop, heading straight towards Nana. Upon seeing the man who had approached Tang Shuxing that day, Nana turned to look at Tang Shuxing. Unexpectedly, Ji Kefeng grabbed Nana and ran into the alley. Nana screamed "Help!" and Tang Shuxing rushed into the alley.

At this moment, Ji Kefeng finally realized that what he had stepped on earlier was a floor covered in waste oil, which caused him to slip. Moreover, Tang Shuxing's earlier claim of being blinded by smoke was all an act; he had deliberately retreated and lured Ji forward, all of which was part of his scheme.