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Chapter 998 - 998 969 No Business Without Cunning!

998: Chapter 969: No Business Without Cunning!

Harboring Evil Intentions!

998: Chapter 969: No Business Without Cunning!

Harboring Evil Intentions!

Craftiness personified!

Xu Kuishan’s awkward smile had already betrayed his true thoughts.

Actually, there was no need to think too much about it.

After all, “no profit, no waking up early,” everyone’s out for the money, aren’t they?

The information about the nuclear warhead was evidently more valuable than the damning material on some top officials, definitely worth selling more broadly.

How could he possibly sell it exclusively to Wu Jie?

Moreover, the video from the Dark Knight Order made it very clear, welcoming organizations and individuals from various countries and sectors worldwide to participate in the auction.

That meant anyone could join the bidding as long as they had enough money.

It didn’t matter whether they represented a country, a company, or any other organization; all were welcome.

But in reality,

There weren’t many who were interested and financially capable of purchasing the information.

After all, it was a nuclear warhead, not an artwork, and certainly not a Detox Pill; the final price would far exceed ordinary people’s imagination and was surely beyond what ordinary people could afford.

The real potential buyers were those small and medium-sized nations without nuclear weapons, yet wanted a trump card for self-protection.

Those terrorist and radical organizations eager to commit atrocities and seek revenge against humanity.

Those world powers willing to spend money to avert crises and maintain global peace and stability.

Thus,

When the Xu family of Liuli City sold this information, there might not be many potential buyers, but earning two hundred million per client added up to a terrifyingly huge sum.

However, such a move was disadvantageous for the War Statistics Institute.

They had done a great favor, helping the Xu family of Liuli City escape their debts and flee to the Jiazhou Continent, which was already against the rules and discipline.

Furthermore, spending two hundred million to buy information that wasn’t exclusive, as other countries’ intelligence agencies would surely purchase it too.

Du was solely intent on earning merit and absolving his responsibilities.

If he ended up helping and spending the money, but couldn’t achieve his goal, then what was the point?!

It would be better for the Xu family of Liuli City to sell the information to other clients.

Because whether the nuclear warhead ends up with a certain country or a radical organization, there would inevitably be cash transactions and warhead transfers afterward, possibly exposing their tracks.

Moreover, who knows how many clients the Xu family of Liuli City had already sold the information to?

Were they directly in contact with the Dark Knight Order?

Were there any middlemen making a margin?

Thus…

To deal with the crafty and cunning Xu Kuishan, one must not let him set the pace; otherwise, one would definitely get financially drained.

After Du and Wu Jie exchanged glances, they stated flatly,

“If you plan to sell this information to multiple clients, then we’re not buying!”

“If you want us to help and spend money, but won’t give us exclusive information, why should we bother?”

At that, Xu Feng became somewhat anxious.

Clearly, this reaction was unexpected for them, but Xu Kuishan immediately coughed twice, hesitated, and then fell silent.

“I can understand this brother’s feelings, but to put it frankly, whether we sell the information to just your organization or to many, the ultimate ownership of the nuclear warhead still depends on the auction!”

“If we inform only your organization, the Dark Knight Order would not start the auction!

How can they auction with just one participant?

They obviously hope for more participants to obtain a higher final bid!”

“And to be honest, even if you really go, if your bid is too low and cannot outbid others, wouldn’t the warhead still be bought by someone else?”

“Our Xu family is simply helping the Dark Knight Order to select suitable buyers in the Xinzhou area while simultaneously making a little extra money, which you can consider as an entry fee!”

“Of course, we are not ungrateful, you helped our entire family migrate to Jiazhou, and in exchange, we reduced the price significantly…”

Xu Kuishan was very assertive, his expression extremely serious.

This demeanor, this appearance, especially resembled that of a market vendor when making painful price concessions during a big sale.

Was it really painful?

A price reduction?

It was purely pretense, aimed at making people believe that buying quickly would be advantageous and beneficial.

But in reality, there’s no business without deceit.

Just like Xu Kuishan at this very moment.

He wanted help moving his family to Jiazhou and demanded two hundred million just to reveal how to participate in the auction.

Was this really ‘returning the favor’?

Was this really ‘saving a lot of money’?

The ability to lie blatantly was truly shamelessly thick-skinned.

Neither Wu Jie nor Du said anything.

The current situation was quite simple.

The Xu family of Liuli City clearly intended to scam them.

They took for granted that Wu Jie and his colleague definitely represented the Security Bureau and another department.

Also, because the stakes were so high, that’s why the Dark Knight Order opted to profit through an auction, and why the Xu family of Liuli City exploited the ‘urgency to solve the case’ to sky-high prices.

So…

The obvious trap was right before their eyes.

To jump or not to jump?

Agreeing to Xu Kuishan’s excessive demands was just to gain entry and qualify for the auction, still without any guarantee of successfully purchasing the warhead.

But if they refused, how could they solve the case, and what if the warhead were bought by those radical terrorist organizations?

After Xu Kuishan finished speaking, he did not rush to ask for an answer, slowly smoking with his son Xu Feng as they waited.

Du hesitated for quite a while, still undecided.

After giving Wu Jie a look, he forced a smile and said:

“Let’s step out and discuss this for a moment, please wait here for us!”

“Sure, no problem, take your time, we’re not in a hurry!” Xu Kuishan responded with a hearty laugh.

Exiting the car and closing the door, Wu Jie and his colleague walked further away.

War Statistics Institute agents had already checked the entire abandoned car dismantling yard twice to ensure there were no safety issues.

Moving behind a stack of crushed old cars, Du, with a deeply furrowed brow, asked:

“What do you think about this?”

Wu Jie sneered, “This is obviously a trap, just waiting for the two of us to jump right in!”

Du sighed deeply.

“But we don’t have any other sources of intelligence.

Knowing it’s a trap, we still have to jump in!

Otherwise, should we just wait for others to bid?

Wait for the agents placed abroad by the bureau to make some achievements?”

“But damn it, at this time, still sitting back and observing would be cowardice, typical laziness and negligence, not taking action.

If Elder Tan knew about this, he wouldn’t agree either.

The War Statistics Institute still remembers our major mistakes!

I really don’t dare to take too many risks!”

Wu Jie sneered, “That old fox Xu Kuishan is preying on your mindset, that’s why he is shamelessly asking for the sky!”

Du chuckled lightly.

“This old thief, if he angers me, I’ll destroy him sooner or later!”

Wu Jie believed him.

That violent debt collector Biao from some finance management company, who provoked Du, died a horrible death, his body mangled beyond recognition.

The hot-tempered Du, along with several departments, conducted a major sweep, using thunderous measures and forceful clearing.

His style as the leader of the bureau demonstrated perfectly the hard stance, quite unlike the subtle approaches of the Security Bureau.

“In urgent times, we must use special measures.

Since there’s no better option and no way to contact that mysterious Dark Knight Order, let’s agree to it!”

“Helping them emigrate and providing two hundred million in funding are actually trivial matters.

Isn’t there an old saying?

‘You can’t trap a wolf unless you’re willing to sacrifice.’ Finding the exact location of the nuclear warhead is the most important thing!”

“But we also can’t be too accommodating to the Xu Family.

Transporting a whole family abroad is one thing, just arranging a plane, the costs are not huge.

But two hundred million is a significant amount!”

“So I suggest, let’s prepare two hundred million in cash, and go with them on the same flight to Jiazhou.

Only when we participate in the bidding and see the warhead will we hand over the money to them!”

Actually, Wu Jie knew, despite everything Du said before, he had already made up his mind.

Getting out of the car to discuss it was just seeking understanding and support.

Seeing Du’s brows stretched and his worries gone, Wu Jie knew he had reached his heart.

“Right!

This is a safer approach.

It also makes it easier to explain to the higher-ups.

It can’t be that we haven’t even seen the item and already paid a billion.

If we get scammed, it’d be odd if I don’t get dismissed!”

Wu Jie smiled faintly.

“Stop beating around the bush, just say you want me to front the money!”

“Ah, brother, you really are a smart one!

Knowing how much trouble it is to get approval for such large amounts of funding, you’re volunteering to solve my problem, really solid and loyal!”

Du slapped Wu Jie’s shoulder hard, “I really wish I could swear brotherhood with you by mixing our blood right now!”

“Swear on your granddad!” Wu Jie rolled his eyes, “My money doesn’t fall from the sky, this money should be considered a loan!”

“Understood, understood!

I’ll write you an IOU!” Du promised solemnly.

…

Back in the car.

After some fierce bargaining, Xu Kuishan finally compromised.

The process was just like dealing with market vendors.

Asking for outrageous prices and settling on the spot.

Each making concessions to reach an agreement, and usually, the vendor is the happiest in the end.

Of course.

An old fox like Xu Kuishan would not show any excitement or joy on the spot.

Instead, he maintained an appearance of having suffered a great loss, truly a crafty merchant.

They agreed to set off next weekend, taking his family to Jiazhou, where they could also send someone to participate in the Dark Knight Order’s auction.

However…

Regarding who should participate in the auction, Xu Kuishan seriously reminded them that a heavyweight must be present at the scene.

They couldn’t send just anyone as a representative for everything.

Thus.

Xu Kuishan suggested that it was best for Wu Jie to attend the auction personally.

Not only would it make passing the on-site audit easier, but it would also allow for better performance during the auction.

Otherwise, sending someone else who might hesitate to escalate bids could result in the nuclear warhead being bought by other forces, which would be troublesome.

Regarding this.

Wu Jie naturally agreed, as it was his money being spent, he should be the one to attend the auction.

As for safety issues…

Was that what needed to be considered now?

If the warhead fell into the hands of radical terrorists, who knows, one day, it might be blown to smithereens, effectively risking his and his family’s lives.

Without giving Du a chance to persistently persuade him, Wu Jie immediately stated that he would personally participate in the auction.

As for more intelligence that Xu Kuishan had been unwilling to reveal because he hadn’t received a hundred million in earnest money, he still held some reservations back.

He didn’t divulge more details about the Dark Knight Order, only indicating that the auction’s location on that day was not far from Nabiya and that after successful bidding, cash or gold would not necessarily have to be used for settlement; several secret accounts would be provided for transferring funds.

As for more details, the crafty and cunning Xu Kuishan wouldn’t reveal any more.

The secret meeting concluded.

Xu Kuishan and his son left first, and Wu Jie and his group followed shortly thereafter.

In an unremarkable family car.

Xu Kuishan was driving himself, with Xu Feng sitting in the back seat.

The father and son were living simply like this nowadays.

Even though they had made quite some money by selling intelligence and were now planning to flee the country, there was no need to buy a car—a rental was sufficient for commuting.

After driving far from the scrap car dismantling workshop, Xu Feng couldn’t help but ask curiously:

“Dad, this Dark Knight Order…

you didn’t make that up, did you?

The name sounds too juvenile!”

“And since when did our family become their exclusive agent for selecting bidders in the Xinzhou region?”

“Also, why does Wu Jie have to go to the auction personally?

From what I see, this must be another trap?”

Xu Kuishan scoffed with a laugh:

” You don’t know squat!

Do you realize how many people want Wu Jie dead?

Do you know how high his death bounty is?”

“If we didn’t pretend to lure Wu Jie into a trap, do you think they would interact with our family?”

“They just want to get Wu Jie over there, where he won’t have tight security, and then kill the bastard!”

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