Volume 1: Spring in Wulong Town Chapter 157 No One Can Do It
The exquisite box was opened layer by layer, and what was finally revealed was just a strange envelope!
Everyone was stunned.
Hua Yingxiu's pretty face was full of shock.
Tang Zheng was looking at the box and the letter. It was just like what he had heard in his previous life when someone bought an iPhone online, happily opened the packaging, only to find that there was only a stone inside.
Tragedy, absolutely tragedy!
"Impossible." Madam Zhao glanced at Hua Yingxiu and spoke directly, "I guarantee with my life that I saw with my own eyes that the tribesmen put the red spider golden silk into the seven-piece exquisite box, sealed it with a mirror flower wax lock, and completely sealed it with cicada wing water silk..."
No one knows better than Mrs. Zhao why Hua Yingxiu came out from the Yaoshan tribe in person?
It was just to hand over the Red Spider Golden Silk, which she regarded as a sacred object, to Tang Zheng personally without it going through anyone else's hands.
This is her cleanliness obsession, and also the cleanliness obsession of the Yaoshan tribe!
But the contents of the box that she had protected so carefully all the way were replaced.
Is she angry or not?
However, Tang Zheng was not angry yet, so she had no right to be angry at all, so all she had left was shock.
Tang Zheng shook his head and stretched out his hand to stop Madam Zhao from talking: "Madam Zhao, there is no need to explain. Of course I believe in the credibility of the Yaoshan Tribe. There are three powerful forces on the entire continent. I believe that they will not make treacherous moves for a little money. Zijin City cannot do it, Bailianfang disdains it, and as for the Yaoshan Tribe, they are unwilling to..."
The city of Zijin is founded on business, and reputation is the foundation of business, so they cannot forget their principles for the sake of profit.
Bailianfang is a branch of Gufang who regards money as dirt and naturally will not betray his friends for money.
The Yaoshan tribe has an almost unquenchable pursuit for the beautiful things in the world and is absolutely unwilling to get involved in any fraud or deception.
Ban Yiluo thought about it carefully and realized that Tang Zheng seemed to have only done business with these three companies so far!
There are many aristocratic families in Xingyao Continent, and the reputations of each family vary greatly. Whether it is Jubao Pavilion, Bailianfang or Yaoshan Tribe, they all have different beliefs and ideas, but they all attach great importance to the word "faith".
"Even if Master Tang Zheng suspects my Yaoshan tribe, it is reasonable." Hua Yingxiu's eyes glittered with a sparkle, "I can't explain... why the things in the Seven-Qiao Linglong Box could be swapped!"
No one can do it.
There is no way to do it!
If only the Red Spider Golden Silk was swapped, it could still be done. However, to ensure that the Seven-Qiao Exquisite Box, the Mirror Flower Wax Lock and the Cicada Wing Water Silk were all intact after the swap was absolutely impossible!
" Is there anyone who can perform telekinesis or have astrological talent..." Tang Zheng asked.
"..."Everyone looked at her with a look that said, "You're overthinking it."
According to Ban Yilou's description, on their way back from the Yaoshan tribe, except for the time they stayed in a hotel to rest at night, Ban Yilou rode in the same carriage with Hua Yingxiu the entire time.
Of course, there is also the reason that the Yaoshan tribe's carriages are more comfortable to sit in than the Jubao Pavilion's trucks...
But Hua Yingxiu kept the exquisite box close to her body the whole time, and it was under Ban Yiluo's nose. Who could come in so brazenly, open the impossible-to-open box, replace the things, and then restore the impossible-to-restore box and lock?
Ban Yilou has reached the peak of three stars, and Hua Yingxiu also has the strength of the initial three stars!
Who could make such a big fuss right under their noses and not be discovered?
impossible!
The conclusion is still impossible!
"Well, who can lend me a pair of gloves...well, an unused handkerchief will be fine too." Tang Zheng suddenly said.
Everyone was stunned by Tang Zheng's somewhat jumpy thoughts.
Only Hua Yingxiu took out a square folded handkerchief from her clothes and handed it to Tang Zheng.
"You guys are not that incurious, are you?" Tang Zheng rolled his eyes at all of them, including the man, the wife, the young girl, and the two beauties from the Yaoshan tribe. "After talking about it for so long, no one wants to see what's in the envelope?"
"..." They were all shocked by the impossible thing. Who would think of looking at the envelope for a while?
Tang Zheng wrapped his hand with a handkerchief, picked up the envelope in the exquisite box, and flicked the envelope twice with his fingers.
After waiting for a moment, he twitched his nose slightly, then opened the envelope directly.
In the envelope was a piece of letter paper of high-quality.
"I happened to meet Miss Xiu'er and was struck by her beauty, so I borrowed the things in the box. I hope you can come to the small house in the willow forest outside the town alone at dusk seven days later to see me! The things will be returned to me - Pan Yu, the strange thief, stay!"
"Tsk, why not Kaito Kidd..." Tang Zheng complained.
Tang Zheng showed the contents of the letter to everyone present.
The handwriting on the letter is still very beautiful, but it always feels a bit out of place.
"Phantom Thief Pan Yu?!" Seeing this signature, most people present were moved again, especially the girls, almost all of them showed expressions of disgust.
"Oh, it seems that this Pan Yu is quite famous?" Tang Zheng shook the letter and took in their expressions.
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Tang Zheng had just arrived at Xingyao Continent and did not know Pan Yu's name.
But even Hua Yingxiu, who lived deep in the mountains, was familiar with this name.
"He is a big thief who has been rampant on the mainland in recent years, but he does not steal money or treasures. He only steals... the chastity of women!" Hua Yingxiu said.
"Moreover, he appears and disappears like a ghost. It is said that a female from an aristocratic family who was at the initial three-star level once met with his murderous attack when she was traveling alone!" Madam Zhao frowned and said with disgust. After she finished speaking, she looked at Hua Yingxiu worriedly.
How important is the chastity of the flower crown girls of the Yaoshan tribe?
Over the past hundred years, the Yaoshan tribe has been mired in a struggle with human traffickers across the continent because of the stunning beauty of its girls, and they were almost on the verge of issuing a mountain closure order against the flower crown girls.
Hua Yingxiu was born in Xixian Peak. The seven-color flower crown she wears not only represents herself, but also represents the beauty and purity of the Yaoshan tribe.
This time, if it weren't for the presence of Ban Yilou, the three-star peak owner of Jubao Pavilion, and if Hua Yingxiu herself was not exceptionally powerful, she would never be allowed to go down the mountain so easily.
If something really happened to her, the Yaoshan tribe's mountain closure order might be implemented immediately!
For the entire Yaoshan tribe, further self-isolation is definitely not a good thing.
"Although Miss Xiu'er, you are very powerful, I suggest that you return to the Yaoshan tribe immediately." Ban Yiluo made the most prudent suggestion.
However, Hua Yingxiu, who had recovered from the huge shock, shook her head gently.
Obviously, this was a deal she had already made.
Now, she didn't hand over what Tang Zheng needed intactly to him. How could she hide back in the Yaoshan tribe just because she was afraid of a flower thief?
"Miss Xiu'er, since something has happened with the Red Spider Golden Silk transaction, I will not force you to deliver the goods today. I will give you a few more days." Tang Zheng showed his white teeth and smiled at Hua Yingxiu, "I believe that with your reputation, you will never covet Tang's purple gold."
"This..." Mrs. Zhao was about to speak and beg Tang Zheng to help her look for the item, but Hua Yingxiu grabbed her collar.
"Don't worry, Young Master Tang. The Red Spider Golden Silk has been lost. Xiu'er will never give up. In seven days, I will meet the thief alone and exchange it for the Red Spider Golden Silk and deliver it to you personally. Thank you... Young Master Tang for being willing to give me a few days to give me a chance to make up for my mistake!" Hua Yingxiu's voice was still gentle and beautiful, but every word was very clear.
However, the sparkling light in her eyes and the deep sadness between her brows still made everyone present feel nervous.
Having said this , she stood up quietly, and the sparkling look in her eyes was immediately suppressed by herself.
Seeing that Tang Zheng didn't want to get involved, Ban Yilou couldn't bear it and said, "Miss Xiu'er, this incident happened right under my nose. I borrowed your Yaoshan tribe's car and your Yaoshan tribe's food, so it's not right for me to just leave it alone when something goes wrong. After seven days, I will accompany you to meet that damn Pan Yu!"
A few glimmers of bitter smiles appeared in Hua Yingxiu's beautiful eyes. "Thank you for your kindness, Manager Ban. However, it is my responsibility to personally hand over the Red Spider Golden Silk to Young Master Tang... Besides, the rapist said that I can only go alone. If someone else comes with me, he might not show up and destroy the Red Spider Golden Silk directly. Wouldn't the hard work of many sisters in the tribe be ruined? The high-purity purple gold transaction that we have worked so hard to find will also come to nothing, and the reputation of our Yaoshan tribe will be damaged. Compared with so many risks, my own risk... can be put off for later."
Hua Yingxiu finished her speech with gritted teeth.
It's not that she isn't afraid, but there are more important things that require her to overcome her fear.
Seeing her about to leave, Tang Zheng pointed at the box and said, "Also... Miss Xiu'er, although the Red Spider Golden Silk is lost, this exquisite box is used for packaging, so it is also part of the deal. How about letting me take the box away first?"
Hua Yingxiu had no time to care about the Seven-Hole Exquisite Box. She nodded to show that she had no objection.
Afterwards, she put on her veil again and left Wufeng Tavern accompanied by Madam Zhao and Zhao Shanhe...
"I used to hear people say that the women of the Yaoshan tribe are weak and incompetent, and they would just cry when something happened. But after seeing it today, I realized that the rumors are not true!" Tang Zheng was still drinking tea by himself.
"I say... are you just going to watch Hua Yingxiu go and deal with Pan Yu alone?!" Ban Yilou asked.
"Hey, boss, this is not your first day in business! If it was your Jubao Pavilion, and the goods were not delivered to the customer but were lost inexplicably, would you let the customer find them themselves?" Tang Zheng asked.
"Well, of course not!" Ban Yiluo answered decisively.
"Then let's not settle it. I think their Yaoshan department is not EMS. They shouldn't blame the customers when something is lost, right?" Tang Zheng spread his hands.
"But... Ke Xiu'er is a rare beauty in a century, and she even sang such a beautiful song for you. This is... what did you say before? Oh, you are destined to be lonely all your life!" Ban Yiluo said with his neck still stiff.
"Hey, class teacher, I don't agree with what you said!" Tang Zheng shook his head and said, "What's wrong with being beautiful? If beautiful people can avoid taking responsibility for their mistakes, is that fair to ugly people? Life is very cruel. Let me give you a simple analogy. Look at me, I'm so handsome. Do I make a living by my face? I'm so handsome. If I don't teach students well, will Tangjiabao just pay me a salary? I'm so handsome. If I make a bet with Bailianfang, will they just admit defeat?"
Ban Yilou curled his lips: "Don't think I didn't hear it, your point is obviously to say that you are handsome ..."
"Okay, you've seen through all of this." Tang Zheng shrugged with a smile.
"Ah..." Ban Yilou finally understood and sighed, "Even if you don't intervene, I won't ignore this matter."
"Who said I won't intervene?" Tang Zheng looked at Ban Yiluo with a strange expression.
"Fuck!" Ban Yiluo was caught off guard by Tang Zheng's counterattack, "Didn't you just say a lot of things..."
"Just now, I was speaking from Miss Xiu'er's perspective." Tang Zheng added, "But... let's put things in perspective - from my perspective, the current situation is that there is a man named Pan Yu, who uses 'my' stuff to pick up a girl who admires 'me'... How can I tolerate this?"
