Li Chonglou finally realized something was wrong.
"Could it be related to that woman from yesterday?"
He suddenly remembered Chen Peiyue. In the words of the Daoxiao Gang members, they referred to her as "Miss," and judging by her appearance, it was obvious she had sneaked out.
Connecting these pieces of information, Li Chonglou quickly arrived at a plausible conclusion.
These patrolling members who suddenly appeared were here to stop anyone from climbing the wall!
At this thought, Li Chonglou was utterly speechless.
Yue Hai asked curiously, "What's wrong, Brother Li?"
Li Chonglou shook his head. "These people probably aren't leaving. We'll have to think of other ways."
Breaching the wall quickly using their speed was not impossible, but it carried a significant risk, as they would not have time to assess the situation inside.
And if they were discovered using this method, it would be very difficult to use it again.
Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, Li Chonglou did not want to take this risk.
However, at that moment, a cry of surprise came from a grey-clothed man to their left.
"What? Miss left from the east wall?"
As soon as the words were spoken, several people hurried off in one direction.
Li Chonglou and Yue Hai were left staring at each other on the ground.
Was this heaven-sent help?
However, just as the two were about to make a move, a head suddenly popped out from the wall where the grey-clothed men had been standing.
Chen Peiyue first cautiously looked left and right, then skillfully leaped out from the inside.
As soon as she landed, her eyes met Li Chonglou's.
Chen Peiyue's expression changed immediately, and she quickly walked towards them.
"Let's go, don't get caught!"
When he realized his hand was being held, Li Chonglou knew it was too late.
Uh, this wasn't heaven-sent help at all, this was trouble finding them!
The two had already met her once, and that meeting had likely aroused suspicion from others. Now they were together again!
If they were discovered, their relationship with the Daoxiao Gang would be irrevocably compromised…
However, Li Chonglou then considered that they needed to investigate the Daoxiao Gang, and Chen Peiyue's identity was likely crucial. Perhaps he could glean some information from her.
Therefore, Li Chonglou did not pull his hand away but followed her to a deserted corner.
"Why are you here? Were you waiting for me?"
Today, Chen Peiyue was wearing a simple tracksuit, clearly prepared for climbing the wall. However, even so, her figure was perfectly displayed beneath the sportswear.
Li Chonglou also realized then that Chen Peiyue's figure was comparable to a model's.
But this was not the main point.
Facing her question, Li Chonglou rolled his eyes and said, "We don't have that much time to wait for you. Are we that close?"
"Are you still angry about yesterday? Don't be so petty."
Li Chonglou's expression suddenly turned serious. "You're fine, leaving whenever you want. Do you know how your subordinates treated us?"
Chen Peiyue's expression changed. "They bullied you?"
"What do you think?"
Li Chonglou chuckled and continued, "We spent all day yesterday inquiring, and only then did we realize who we had offended. We simply wanted to do a little business, but now it seems we can't stay in Feng Town."
At the end of his statement, Li Chonglou let out a sigh of feigned distress.
His acting completely stunned Yue Hai next to him.
This actually worked?
Yue Hai felt his worldview being refreshed once again! This maneuver was far beyond his capacity for imagination!
Chen Peiyue, not understanding the full picture, truly believed that Li Chonglou and his companion had become victims because of her, and she immediately apologized with a hint of guilt. "I'm sorry, it's my fault!"
Li Chonglou remained silent, merely looking at her.
If apologies were useful, what would be the point of police?
Although he didn't say it aloud, Chen Peiyue could read his meaning from his gaze.
After a moment of thought, Chen Peiyue proactively asked, "How about I compensate you with some money?"
"Compensation? Why would I want your money? Besides, how much can you give? Our plan this time was for fifty thousand."
"Ah, I can only give five thousand at most…"
"Then what's the use of that."
Li Chonglou sighed again, and Chen Peiyue didn't know what to say.
"How about this, you tell me about the situation of the Daoxiao Gang, and we can see if we can find a compromise, perhaps by changing our identity and continuing to stay here?"
"Or perhaps we can proactively apologize to your people?"
Chen Peiyue asked somewhat baffled, "What do you want to know about the Daoxiao Gang?"
Li Chonglou and Yue Hai exchanged glances. Li Chonglou wanted to see if Yue Hai had grasped anything from the situation, and at this moment, Yue Hai's eyes were filled with admiration.
Amazing, without even needing to go inside to investigate, they could gather intelligence with just a few sentences!
Li Chonglou looked at the excited Yue Hai, unable to guess his thoughts, and could only shift his gaze back to Chen Peiyue.
"We're here to do business, so naturally, we want to understand the commercial activities of the Daoxiao Gang. What has your Daoxiao Gang already established here?"
Li Chonglou was already adept at gathering information and knew that he couldn't get straight to the point. It was better to proceed gradually to avoid arousing suspicion.
Chen Peiyue indeed fell for the bait.
Without any suspicion, she began to murmur, thinking as she spoke, slowly listing the businesses involved with the Daoxiao Gang.
"Fabrics, timber, ore, pork, soybeans…"
She spoke for a full two minutes and hadn't even finished!
Li Chonglou understood then that the Daoxiao Gang had almost monopolized the entire commercial sector of Feng Town! No wonder they could establish themselves in the heart of the kite-flying region. This organization with hundreds of years of history was truly not simple.
However, at that moment, Chen Peiyue suddenly mentioned three words: "Li Jinshu."
This Li Jinshu was precisely the rare metal being developed by Sun Corporation, unique to Feng Town!
Li Chonglou quickly interrupted. "Wait a minute, is this Li Jinshu you're talking about a rare material you discovered recently?"
Chen Peiyue's expression suddenly changed. "How do you know about that? Oh no, I've let slip. My father said this material cannot be revealed to outsiders…"
You're practically selling out your father…
However, in order to better elicit useful information, Li Chonglou changed the subject. "To be frank, we're also interested in this. Do you think there's still a chance for us if we want to get involved in this?"
Chen Peiyue's brow suddenly furrowed.
"How did you find out about Li Jinshu? As far as I know, it hasn't been publicly listed yet, has it? It's all traded privately. Also, can you find a buyer?"