CHAPTER 189: CONNECTION

Just as Lei Jingqian continued scanning the guests in the ballroom, one of his subordinates’ voices came through the earpiece.

"Captain, could it be that the intel was fake? Based on our investigation, the Bai Group has never had any contact with the Bu Gui Pavilion."

Just when he said that, another team member quickly countered, "That was only when Old Chairman Bai was in charge of the Bai family."

"After his death, the Bai family fell under Bai Yansheng’s control, and he recently placed a bounty on his second daughter’s head. The one who took the bounty was the Bu Gui Pavilion. From that perspective, the Bai family does have a connection with them."

"But a small assassination bounty wouldn’t be enough to make the Pavilion Master show up in public," the first man argued.

After listening to their conversation, Lei Jingqian said, "Looks like we won’t get any results tonight. Let’s return to headquarters and reinvestigate the guests attending the banquet."

"Yes, Captain," the others responded in unison.

As the Special Forces team discreetly exited the hotel, Lei Jingqian sent a message to Ruan Hanlin.

[Thanks for your help. We are leaving.]

After putting away his phone, Lei Jingqian slipped out of the hotel and regrouped with his subordinates before heading back to headquarters.

At the same time, Ruan Hanlin received the message. After reading it, he typed a reply and sent it back to Lei Jingqian.

[Got it. Elder Brother Jingqian, if you need my help, just let me know.]

After sending the message, Ruan Hanlin continued to socialize with the guests.

While everyone was busy socializing, Bai Hanyun and the others were discussing their plan for tomorrow.

Sitting around the dining table, Bai Hanyun took a sip of her watermelon juice and said, "Tomorrow morning, we will go to Sheng Du City and visit the Yu family’s old mansion. I don’t know why CEO Yu and Master Yu invited me there, but we mustn’t let our guard down."

The others nodded at her words, and Bai Hanyun continued, "We will stay for a meal, then fly back to Fu Cheng Town. But before that, I need to see if I can find a supplier for kerosene here."

As soon as she finished speaking, Hua Yuyu and the others looked at her at the same time.

Noticing their gazes, she smiled and added, "Don’t worry. I won’t use it to burn the city. Someone needs it for a light source, and I’m just helping him buy it."

Seeing that they were still staring at her with doubt in their eyes, Bai Hanyun coughed lightly and said, "Really. I’m not lying."

After he observed her for a while, Hua Yuyu asked, "Have you found a supplier?"

Bai Hanyun shook her head and sighed. "Not yet. I don’t have any connections in this area. The contacts left by my grandfather can only be used when I’m in serious trouble. Otherwise, it’s best not to contact them."

After saying that, Bai Hanyun suddenly paused and looked at Hua Yuyu.

Noticing the strange glint in her eyes, Hua Yuyu looked at her vigilantly and asked, "Miss Bai, what do you want?"

Leaning forward, Bai Hanyun said, "Brother Hua, I remember you are the one who arranged the fake deliveries."

Hua Yuyu glanced at Bao Shengjie for a second, then nodded at Bai Hanyun.

Getting confirmation from him, Bai Hanyun continued, "Do you have any contacts where I can buy kerosene in large quantities?"

After witnessing the scales of several deliveries sent to her warehouse, Hua Yuyu was wary of the ’large quantity’ she might need.

Placing down his bowl and chopsticks, he asked, "Miss Bai, before I answer your question, can you tell me how much kerosene you want to buy?"

Bai Hanyun thought for a moment and replied, "At least 20,000 liters."

When Hua Yuyu heard that the amount was less than he’d expected, he secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing that he didn’t respond, Bai Hanyun asked, "Brother Hua, do you think you can help me get the kerosene?"

Hua Yuyu nodded. "Yes. However, we might need to visit the black market since you can’t buy that much kerosene through official channels."

Knowing that they needed to avoid the government’s attention, Bai Hanyun readily agreed. "No problem. When do you think we can visit the black market?"

Hua Yuyu glanced at his watch and saw that right now, it was eight o’clock in the evening.

Seeing that it was still early, he said, "There is a black market here in Xi Yang City. Although it’s not as big as the one in Shang Du City, there should be someone selling kerosene. We can try tonight."

When Bai Hanyun heard this, her eyes lit up. Looking at Hua Yuyu, she said excitedly, "Great! Let’s do that, then."

Looking at her excited face, Hua Yuyu picked up his chopsticks and bowl and responded, "We will go after midnight."

"Alright." Bai Hanyun responded.

After making the decision, they quickly finished the food and prepared for their visit to the black market.

At midnight, Bai Hanyun put on her mask and cap. Grabbing her phone, she left her bedroom and saw Hua Yuyu and the others had already changed out of their black suits and were now wearing black clothes from head to toe.

Seeing that she was also wearing black clothes and had her face covered, Hua Yuyu said, "Let’s go."

Bai Hanyun nodded, and the group left the presidential suite.

When they got into the ordinary black SUV they had rented beforehand, a man hiding in the shadows took out his phone.

After dialing a number, he waited for the call to connect before saying, "Boss, the target just left the hotel."

Far away in the headquarters of the Bu Gui Pavilion, Zhe Xi wiped blood from his hands, then took the phone from one of his subordinates.

Placing the phone near his ear, Zhe Xi calmly said, "Follow her. Report to me once you find out where she is going and what she plans to do."

"Yes, Boss."