CHAPTER 46: 46, BUSINESS (NEW BOOK, ASK FOR COLLECTION AND FOLLOW)

Chen Che’s words were cautious as well; after all, it’s said that one should never block their own path when speaking or acting.

Lei Bao seemed to have misunderstood something. This precious Demon Scale was considered a token of allegiance, hoping to latch onto An Nishang’s influence.

It was indeed rumored that the Chief Investigator of the Investigation Department was going to retire.

Before coming here, he had looked into the power positions of the Investigation Department.

The Investigation Department had three Deputy Chief Investigators.

When the Chief Investigator fully steps down, the likelihood of parachuting a new Chief Investigator from above is very low.

It’s more likely that one will be promoted from the three Deputy Chief Investigators.

It seems Lei Bao has some ambition for the position of Chief Investigator.

But that’s not surprising, who doesn’t want to climb higher?

Chen Che accepted the gift, expressed his dissatisfaction with what he said, but everything still depends on An Nishang’s will. Even if things don’t pan out as expected.

He can’t blame Lei Bao for it.

Seeing Chen Che accept the gift, Lei Bao walked away with a smile.

It wasn’t until Lei Bao left that Chen Che, stroking his chin, pondered, "Did I hint at anything to him? Was he overthinking this?"

Xia Na, rolling her eyes, who had witnessed the whole thing, understood: "An elder sister never used to interfere in the Investigation Department’s affairs, but Bode did have a subordinate there.

Recently, there were rumors from the Finance Bureau about setting up a new Inspection Department with the Investigation Department of the Judicial Bureau.

According to rumors, this brand new Inspection Department exists to further manage the Ninth Special Zone’s economy.

It wields significant power, backed directly by the Judicial Bureau and Finance Bureau, and can even mobilize military forces.

This is just a rumor, and whether such a powerful department will indeed be established remains unconfirmed.

However, inside the Investigation Department, people are feeling anxious.

They could only make a small profit using shady means, and the establishment of the Inspection Department could cut off many people’s income streams, and some might even fall from grace.

But whether it’s true or false, no one can be certain.

You were suddenly assigned by your sister to investigate a task ostentatiously, but it’s just to investigate a contraband item. Do you think these people might overthink this?"

Chen Che blinked, slightly realizing but still confused: "Then why would they give me the Demon Scale? It’s as if I really wanted it..."

Xia Na, with a shrewd mind, guessed something, her mouth twitching slightly, and said, "Pandora’s Kiss..."

"What does this have to do with Pandora’s Kiss?"

Xia Na said irritably, "Pandora itself is synonymous with demons. The word kiss is akin to romantic love, and Demon Scales, besides being able to make Demon Potions, have another major effect: aphrodisiac.

You are already your sister’s male companion, and hearing you investigate Pandora’s Kiss, they likely misunderstood the implication.

Needing Demon Scales to enhance yourself, using Pandora’s Kiss as a hint... that’s my guess."

Chen Che instantly puffed his cheeks: "Look down on who, huh? Do I even need enhancement?!" Chen Che grumbled while carefully tucking the Demon Scale into his pocket.

Xia Na’s mouth twitched.

"Speaking of which, Nana, are you really this clever? You could deduce all this?"

Chen Che was somewhat surprised.

Xia Na arrogantly lifted her head and said, "Besides you, there isn’t a single fool around my sister." While complimenting herself, she didn’t forget to disparage Chen Che.

Chen Che responded with his middle finger.

Under the mask’s cover, Chen Che couldn’t see the slight curve forming at the corner of Xia Na’s lips.

Who could have guessed?

It was merely because her ears were sharp, and having overheard earlier discussions between Lei Bao and his subordinates, she understood that the investigators had completely misunderstood something.

However, she did not intentionally stop it.

Because she knew her sister well, bringing Chen Che to the Investigation Department definitely wasn’t just for something as simple as Pandora’s Kiss.

Her sister had many plans.

Xia Na wouldn’t create additional complications that would interfere with what her sister was plotting.

After Chen Che finished packing up, he was about to leave, but suddenly thought of something and paused, looking at Xia Na: "I’m going to handle some things. Maybe just stay here and wait for me to come back."

He didn’t want Xia Na to follow and witness his business.

This guy was hiding something... Xia Na refused without hesitation: "The order from my sister is to protect you. If you get hurt, I can’t explain it to my sister. I lost a bet and can help you teach some people a lesson, but I won’t leave you."

"Wait, you’re not going to find a lover after having my sister and prepare to meet up with them? If you dare to betray my sister, I’ll take care of you for her first!"

Xia Na said while excitedly staring at his crotch.

She seemed ready to draw her knife.

Chen Che held out both hands towards Xia Na, with a look of confusion on Xia Na’s face, his opened hands slowly closed, leaving only two middle fingers.

"Follow if you want, but don’t say I didn’t warn you."

"Hmph."

Bobby had been waiting outside for a long time and immediately followed when he saw Chen Che come out.

The vehicle sped all the way back to Ant Street.

Xia Na was puzzled as to what Chen Che was doing at Ant Street; it didn’t seem like he was here to investigate a case.

She only saw Chen Che arrive at a warehouse on Ant Street, where several of Chen Che’s subordinates were already waiting for him.

It was Xiong Da and some others.

Seeing Chen Che bring several Special Operations Department members, armed with guns, Xiong Da and others were momentarily stunned before quickly approaching Chen Che and saying, "Boss, this guy Wild Dog isn’t playing by the rules. He wants to raise the price by 20% on the original amount."

Chen Che, upon hearing this, wasn’t angry and calmly said, "Let him."

Xiong Da was taken aback. When had Chen Che become so easygoing? Moreover, such a temporary price hike in business, which violates a contract, is quite disdainful.

If you show weakness once, the other party might take a mile.

This wasn’t like Chen Che’s style.

But Xiong Da dared not say much.

Chen Che walked toward the entrance and entered.

Xia Na frowned and followed closely. She could smell a bloody scent from within the warehouse.

Upon entering, the warehouse was dimly lit, with several large cages covered in black cloth.

A group of punk-dressed gang members were smoking and playing cards.

The leader had a mohawk, with his right forearm modified into a mechanical prosthetic.

This high-precision mechanical prosthetic was a byproduct of the Alchemy Calamity, crafted by Alchemists.

Various exaggerated tattoos in bright colors adorned the body of the mohawk leader.

This mohawk guy was one of Chen Che’s business partners, a supplier called Wild Dog.

Seeing Chen Che arrive, Wild Dog immediately put down his cards, holding a cheap contraband cigarette in his mouth, grinning forward, with metal-rimmed teeth flashing.

"Brother Chen, you finally came. I’ve got a big deal for you this time. It’s a batch of good stuff that took us a lot of effort to obtain..."

Combining what Xiong Da just said, Wild Dog’s words clearly aimed to hike the price.

Xia Na, standing beside, frowned. Goods? Is this Chen Che’s business? What’s inside those cages covered with black cloth?

Contraband or mutated creatures from the Wasteland? Is he dealing in the meat trade?

Smelling the bloody scent, Xia Na’s mind was racing with guesses.

"I heard from Xiong Da you want to raise the price."

Chen Che’s cold expression made Wild Dog frown. He suddenly noticed that the man he had done business with numerous times seemed different.

The aura around him was different from before.

It actually made him feel a slight pressure.

Wild Dog hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile, "Brother Chen, lately good goods are hard to come by. Look, we used to supply you once every two weeks to a month, and now it’s been delayed a full month and a half, good goods are scarce.

We had no choice but to go far away.

These are top-notch goods from faraway places!"