Xiao Hong hobbled out of the elevator with her legs spread apart as Guo Xu Yang was speaking.
Seeing everyone looking at her, she blushed deeply.
It was all Guo Xu Yang's fault; he had kept her busy all night without letting her rest.
"Xiao Hong, you're here. I just finished speaking with Captain Xiao, you and the others will follow Captain Xiao to register your information. Manager Xu will buy you some clothes. By the way, where is Manager Xu? Did she go to the store?" He glanced at Wu You Zhi.
"Director Wu, please call Manager Xu and ask her to accompany Captain Xiao."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Li Ping emerged from the elevator.
Perhaps it was the nourishment of love that made her look even more radiant today.
Her eyes were full of emotion, and she walked with a sway, displaying the intellectual beauty of a mature woman to perfection.
"Hello everyone, I apologize for oversleeping. I didn't rest well last night," Xu Li Ping said, glancing at Guo Xu Yang with a smile.
Guo Xu Yang didn't know that Xu Li Ping had stayed in his adjacent room the night before, assuming she was tired from taking care of everyone, and didn't pay it much mind.
"We were just talking about you. You'll need to go to the bureau with Captain Xiao later, and then buy cell phones for Xiao Yu and Xiao Hong so they can inform their families they are safe. The four of you should also go buy some clothes. I've transferred the money to you, don't try to save it for me," Guo Xu Yang said.
"Shall we go then, Captain Xiao?" Xu Li Ping asked.
"Let's go," Xiao Yu said, standing up.
Xiao Yu carefully helped Xiao Hong as they slowly followed behind.
"You really don't know how to cherish a woman," Lü Liang said, tapping Guo Xu Yang with his finger and smiling.
"Life isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. There are only tired oxen, no unplowed fields."
This remark made Wu You Zhi burst into laughter: "It's good to be young, youth is capital."
"Brother, please spare me. I'm truly ashamed," Guo Xu Yang said, his face flushed crimson.
While they were bantering, tense interrogations were underway at the police station.
They never imagined that such a place, which extinguished humanity and treated these women as less than human, could exist in broad daylight.
Nearly four hundred trafficked individuals, from fifteen or sixteen to over thirty, all exceptionally beautiful, made one wonder if they were attending a beauty pageant.
Women from over twenty countries and provinces across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Some had been trafficked as young as twelve or thirteen, some were sold due to poverty, and many more came to the hotel themselves.
These individuals had been at the An Ran Grand Hotel for over ten years, while others had only been there for a few days.
Apart from the trafficked individuals, the others had come to this place because of its high income.
They were willing to trade their youth for money.
The An Ran Grand Hotel was completely sealed off. The legal representative of its parent company, Long Xing Group, Li Xing Long, and his family had all disappeared. Only his elderly parents remained at home.
The case was closed.
All the women were repatriated.
Long Xing Group was auctioned off. It eventually fell into the hands of an obscure individual named Guo Xu Yang.
By this time, Guo Xu Yang had already left for Africa, accompanied by Lü Liang, Li Xing Long, and others.
Li Xing Long's greatest mistake was provoking Jiang Qi Xin. Even without Jiang Qi Xin, he would not have been able to stay in China. Xiao Yu had already started investigating him.
It was only a matter of time before the matter was exposed.
As the old saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet." Therefore, it is better to be honest.
After discussion among several people, the department store shops were given a grand name: Ri Ri Dong Sheng Jade, Gold, and Silver Jewelry Store.
All the jade inside was high-quality, Ice-Jade grade and above. Naturally, the prices were also beautiful, with very few items priced below ten million.
Xiao Yu became the manager of the jewelry store on Guwan Street. The young girl showed considerable potential.
Perhaps due to her trafficking experience, her ability to read people was exceptional. Within three days of becoming manager, she sold nearly three million worth of goods.
When Guo Xu Yang brought out the gold, everyone was stunned; it was all antique.
However, it was eventually melted down and fashioned into jewelry and sold. He feared being investigated by interested parties and could not disclose its origin.
Xiao Hong eventually returned to her hometown to reunite with her parents.
Guo Xu Yang asked her to continue her unfinished studies and return to help him after graduation. The position of General Manager of Xing Long Group was reserved for her.
Xiao Yu's ankylosing spondylitis was completely cured. Guo Xu Yang spent three days thoroughly transforming Xiao Yu's body.
The scars on her back also completely disappeared, restoring her skin to its smooth and tender state.
Wu You Zhi remained based in the capital. The name Zhen Bao Ge was not changed, only the interior was renovated, and all the rare stones and ancient jades were removed. Only mid-to-high-end jade was displayed.
Wu Bing also resigned and devoted himself to running errands for Wu You Zhi, becoming Zhen Bao Ge's second steward.
Pi Xiao Qian's jade specialty store sourced all its jade from Wu You Zhi, with prices set by himself.
Guo Xu Hui was eventually appointed General Manager of the four 4S stores, managing all vehicle sales.
Lin Ziqi and Xiao Li respectively became the managers of the Bo Ci and Bu Ma stores.
Xiao Yun heard that Guo Xu Yang was going abroad and was unwilling to stay behind, insisting on accompanying him. There was no choice but to take her. This willful woman was currently learning to fish.
"Yang Zi, hurry over, see if you've caught a fish?" Xiao Yun shouted excitedly in front of the automatic fishing rod.
Guo Xu Yang looked intently. A large tuna had taken the bait. He didn't know where she got such luck to have caught such a big tuna.
He quickly ran over, picked up the landing net, and prepared to help.
"Slow down, slow down, wait until it's closer before stopping," he said, carefully lowering the landing net and waiting for the tuna to approach.
Lü Liang was also startled by Xiao Yun's shouts and walked over from the deck.
"Looks like a good catch today?"
"This is the first one, I wonder what it is? You come over and help quickly too." Xiao Yun was direct and ordered Lü Liang to help.
She had only found out that this fellow was pursuing her sister just before boarding the ship. She had to thoroughly vet him, not wanting Xiao Yu to fall into a trap.
"It's fine, the line is strong enough, it won't get away," Lü Liang said, leisurely strolling over.
Before he finished speaking, the line snapped.
Guo Xu Yang, with his quick reflexes, scooped the tuna up with the landing net.
The group worked together to haul the tuna aboard.
"Jinx," Xiao Yun said loudly, panting.
Lü Liang was so embarrassed. Why had he spoken so carelessly? It had solidified his reputation as a jinx.
Everyone burst into laughter.
"We'll have sashimi tonight," Guo Xu Yang said.
"You're only thinking about eating? Do you know how expensive this fish is?" Lü Liang retorted.
"We're eating for the flavor, regardless of the price. Speaking of which, are you short of money for one fish?"
Guo Xu Yang's words left Lü Liang speechless. Indeed, these were all billionaires.