Niu Jinwu was absolutely the most outstanding young anti-drug police officer among the Yunnan police force.
Ten years ago, he single-handedly went undercover for three years in the most notorious drug trafficking syndicate of the time, obtaining countless crucial leads. Five years ago, Niu Jinwu discovered the syndicate's drug manufacturing plant. By providing its geographical location, over a thousand Yunnan anti-drug officers were dispatched, leading to the complete annihilation of that drug trafficking group.
Consequently, Niu Jinwu received a first-class award from the anti-drug police force. However, he concealed all his personal information, as he had another target in sight!
Originally, Niu Jinwu was undercover in Da Ji's drug trafficking team. However, last month, he found an opportunity and infiltrated Peng Ka's drug trafficking syndicate. During this time, he obtained a lot of important information.
This is why the police, in conjunction with Thailand and Myanmar, launched a secret three-nation operation against Peng Ka's drug trafficking syndicate, codenamed "Thunderous Eradication."
"Don't worry, if your brother contacts me, I will inform you immediately." Zhong Zhicheng said, comforting Niu Qiuling as he noticed her worried expression for her brother.
Niu Qiuling nodded, having great confidence in her elder brother Niu Jinwu's abilities. "Then when will you be taking action?"
"We'll be heading into the Golden Triangle to go undercover tomorrow as well."
As he spoke, Zhong Zhicheng produced a locator and a small satellite phone. "Take these. If there's any emergency, contact us promptly."
"Alright."
Niu Qiuling put them into her bag. Zhong Zhicheng then asked, "Qiuling, why did Huadu decide to have that Wan Yunting go undercover? And have you cooperate with him?"
Niu Qiuling blinked. Seeing Zhong Zhicheng's demeanor, she knew he didn't think highly of Wan Yunting. "Because his abilities are stronger than yours!"
Zhong Zhicheng's eyes widened, and his displeasure grew. "Qiuling, he's just been released from prison, not even part of our police force. How can an outsider be stronger than me?"
Niu Qiuling rolled her eyes at him, knowing his immense pride. She waved her hand dismissively. "Alright, I don't have time to argue with you. You'll understand later. I'm leaving now, so they don't get suspicious."
"Be careful…"
Zhong Zhicheng, stepping aside, couldn't help but remind her. Niu Qiuling waved her hand and left.
Meanwhile, in the jade gambling area of the shop.
Bai Yuzhen, who had arrived, glanced at Wan Yunting and Yang Dong. She picked up a flashlight and shone it on the stone that had already been opened on the table. After a careful examination, she nodded and said, "This is a piece of ice-jade with good quality and no major cracks. The clarity inside should be quite good."
The manager beside her pointed to Wan Yunting and Yang Dong. "This stone was opened by these gentlemen. They want an appraisal!"
Bai Yuzhen looked up, her phoenix-like eyes appraising Wan Yunting and Yang Dong. Gu Zhixin chuckled, "You're from out of town, aren't you?"
"Yes, we are from out of town. We were just looking around out of boredom and didn't expect to be so lucky."
Wan Yunting put on a tourist facade, ignoring Gu Zhixin, and grinned at Bai Yuzhen. "Beautiful lady, you say this stone has increased in value, but by how much exactly?"
Bai Yuzhen's expression remained neutral. She could tell Wan Yunting was a novice who knew nothing about stones. Pointing to the piece, she said, "If you wish to sell it, I can offer you a buy-back price of ten million!"
"Whoa, ten million…"
Hearing that the stone was worth ten million, Wan Yunting was stunned. Meng Hu and Di She were even more shocked. "This is incredible! You bought it for fifty thousand and it suddenly jumped to ten million. Old Wan, your luck is unbeatable."
"Haha…"
Wan Yunting laughed heartily, then said smugly to Yang Dong, "With my luck, it would be a disservice to tonight's visit if I didn't try opening a few more."
Yang Dong nodded and smiled. "Brother Wan, if you want to play, keep playing. Maybe the next one will yield a water-type jade."
"Alright, then let's pick a few more stones to play with. Since this one is worth ten million, we won't lose out."
Wan Yunting boasted, then said generously to Meng Hu and Di She, "If you want to play, go pick some. I'll pay for it!"
"Got it…"
Meng Hu and Di She also got excited and scattered to find stones, hoping to have the same luck as Wan Yunting and open some jade.
"Heh, truly an ignorant idiot!"
Gu Zhixin chuckled softly and said something to Bai Yuzhen. Although he spoke quietly, it still reached Wan Yunting's ears. "Hey, who are you calling an idiot?"
Seeing that he had been heard, Gu Zhixin showed no fear. Instead, he cast a contemptuous glance at Wan Yunting. "Kid, you really think jade is like cabbage that you can just open it up and find jade so easily."
"For a novice like you who knows nothing, opening up this ice-jade is just your good luck."
Seeing this kid provoking him, Wan Yunting put on an annoyed expression. "What, is it not okay for me to have good luck?"
Gu Zhixin rolled his eyes at him, nodded, and adopted an arrogant posture, chuckling lightly. "Luck is only a part of it. Gambling on unopened stones relies on experience. If you still believe it's just luck, then pick a few more unopened stones and try opening them. I guarantee you won't find anything!"
"Hey, you're trying to provoke me, kid."
Seeing this kid challenging him, Wan Yunting refused to back down. "Kid, do you dare to bet with me!"
Gu Zhixin's interest was piqued. "Alright, how do you want to bet?"
Wan Yunting confidently declared, "I'll pick two more stones. If I can open jade from both of them, you have to call me Grandpa Wan in front of everyone. I'll admit defeat!"
Gu Zhixin's eyes widened, and anger flared. He pointed at Wan Yunting's nose. "And if you lose?"
"Then I'll give you this stone for free, and I'll call you Grandpa. How about that?" Wan Yunting said with a wicked grin.
"Bring it on, I'm not afraid of you."
Gu Zhixin was provoked. He waved his hand and said, "Pick any stone you like here. I don't believe your luck can be that good."
Bai Yuzhen, standing nearby, didn't bother to comment on Gu Zhixin's bet with this tourist.
She already disliked Gu Zhixin, and seeing this tourist who also looked like a nouveau riche, Bai Yuzhen couldn't be bothered to deal with them. She turned to talk to the manager about the shop's business.
Yang Dong smiled. He hadn't expected Wan Yunting to get into an argument with Gu Zhixin. "Brother Wan, let me pick for you."
"No need, I still trust my luck."
Wan Yunting waved his hand, looking very confident, not needing Yang Dong's help in picking stones, which made Yang Dong even more helpless. He didn't interfere in the matter anymore.
After all, it was just for fun. As long as he was happy.
Just then, Niu Qiuling returned. Yang Dong glanced at her, but Niu Qiuling pretended to avoid his gaze and walked directly to Wan Yunting, exclaiming, "Wow, Old Wan, you opened jade, that's amazing…"
"Haha, I'll pick another stone. If I open jade, I'll have a set of jade jewelry custom-made for you." Wan Yunting put his arm around Niu Qiuling's slender and firm waist, then pointed at Gu Zhixin. "Kid, get ready to eat dirt."
"Hmph."
Gu Zhixin snorted dismissively. His lascivious eyes, however, couldn't help but glance at Niu Qiuling's proud peaks. He was jealous that this kid could have such a stunning woman.
Wan Yunting, with Niu Qiuling in his embrace, looked at the various stones of different sizes on the table. He searched for a while and finally picked up a stone. He patted it like picking a watermelon and listened to the sound with his ear against it. This scene made Bai Yuzhen speechless. It was indeed a novice tourist who knew nothing.
"I say, kid, are you picking watermelons?"
Seeing the kid picking stones like this, Gu Zhixin's contempt grew even stronger. He was confident that this kid wouldn't find any good material.
"It's this one."
Wan Yunting patted the watermelon-shaped stone, weighing over ten catties, in his hand and pointed at it with great confidence. "I'll open this one. I guarantee it will yield top-grade jade."
"Heh, still top-grade jade…"
Gu Zhixin sneered contemptuously, even more convinced that this kid wouldn't open any jade material. "If this unopened stone of yours can yield jade, I'll eat it."
Wan Yunting turned and gave him a sidelong glance, a cold smile on his lips. "Don't speak too definitively, or it'll be hard to back out later!"
Gu Zhixin's face was full of disdain. His arrogant and unyielding gaze swept over Wan Yunting with pride, and he said defiantly, "That's how we play. Cut!"
"Fine, then you can look forward to eating stones."
Wan Yunting grinned wickedly and gestured for the stone cutter to pick up the rough stone to be cut.
Yang Dong, standing beside him, shook his head and chuckled. "Brother Wan, aren't you afraid of it not yielding jade and getting into trouble?"
Wan Yunting turned and looked at him sidelong. "What, Brother Dong, you don't believe me either?"
Yang Dong smiled helplessly. With his way of picking stones, who would believe him?