Although it was inappropriate, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit amused.
No matter the ti, this guy couldn’t change his codic nature.
However, it couldn’t be said that such worries were entirely baseless.
The evil of human nature is like an abyss with no bottom, impossible to confront directly.
Jiang Chen was about to speak when movent ca from the other end of the phone again.
"Everyone stop! We are the Shenzhou Embassy in Xiang Country, ordered to protect the safety of our citizens."
Jiang Chen’s words halted.
The chaotic noise at the other end of the line gradually quieted down.
"The embassy has arrived."
Luo Peng breathed out, saying.
"I heard." Jiang Chen said, "Now you’re unsafe alone, go with the embassy personnel."
"Okay."
No need for reminder, Luo Peng was aware of his own situation, though he was puzzled by one point, "I haven’t had ti to call the embassy. How did they get the information?"
One of the embassy’s primary duties is to ensure the physical safety of citizens abroad, that’s true.
But the issue is, a foreign land is indeed a foreign land, it’s impossible for them to report to you first thing when sothing happens there.
"I called."
Jiang Chen said, then added, "Give the phone to the person in charge of the embassy."
"Oh, okay."
Soon there was so muttering from Luo Peng, "Which leader is it?"
A mont later, a middle-aged woman’s voice sounded on the phone, her voice solemn and proper.
"Hello Mr. Jiang, I am Zhong Xiaoai, an officer from the Shenzhou Embassy in Xiang Country. I have received orders from my superiors, please rest assured, Director Luo is an outstanding young entrepreneur from our country, our embassy in Xiang Country will surely ensure his personal and property safety."
"Thank you, Officer Zhong."
"Protecting our citizens is inherently our work and duty. I will take Director Luo to safety."
After the exchange, the phone returned to Luo Peng’s hands,
For such an arrangent, Luo Peng wasn’t the least surprised, being born with privileges, he understood the rules of society unusually well from a young age.
With one Tianci Capital and one Donghai Comrce Association, he thrived in the Delta; it’s hard to imagine the heights his good friend has now reached.
"I’m going with them."
Luo Peng first said, then asked, "What about Xia Wanqing?"
"I’ll handle it."
"Alright."
Without a hint of doubt, Luo Peng hung up the phone directly, and soon another call ca in.
"Mr. Jiang, I’ve asked Lord Jin."
Jiang Chen held the phone, "What did he say."
"Over there in Xiang Country, there truly is a similar cri syndicate, large in scale, tightly organized, and with very strong local backing. Their primary business includes human trafficking."
This ti it wasn’t Xiang Country, but Myanmar.
It was Xu Kuan’s voice.
"Since Lord Jin has connections in Xiang Country, can he find the person?"
Solving such matters, the quickest route might not be via the police.
Not that the police are incompetent, but specialists have their specialties.
By the ti the police unravel clues, it’s likely the situation may have already turned cold.
"Lord Jin is already inquiring, but Mr. Jiang, this matter is not just about human trafficking."
Xu Kuan calmly explained, "There are many types of human trafficking. The lowest grade doesn’t discriminate targets; syndicates capture such individuals for a direct purpose, sell organs to a secondary market. But what your friend encountered likely does not fall into this category."
Naturally, it doesn’t belong.
If it were rely capturing "at pigs," why go through so much trouble to stage a magical transformation?
Common traffickers seek the "quick and dirty," randomly snatching a "lucky one" in a burlap sack; there wouldn’t be so much procedure.
"What other types?"
Jiang Chen asked when he didn’t understand, despite his extensive study, books don’t teach this knowledge.
"Then there’s the targeted kind. Not random acts. Often seen in kidnappings, where syndicates purposefully select targets with certain strength to extort ransom."
This Jiang Chen understood, but it seed not to match Xia Wanqing’s experience.
"If it were just for ransom, there would be no need for subterfuge, no need to make soone nonexistent, utterly pointless."
"Mr. Jiang is right, which is why I believe your friend might have fallen into the hands of a third type of syndicate."
Jiang Chen awaited further explanation silently.
"Internationally, there’s a category of organizations specifically serving the world’s elite aristocrats. Because their clientele are super elite, their service requirents are high; it wouldn’t be ordinary won. To provide their clients full pleasure from body to soul, they scout globally for won who match their criteria in physique, appearance, knowledge, identity...nothing can be lacking."
Jiang Chen remained silent.
The most vulgar of high society.
This is not a secret at all.
Those at the pinnacle only appear impeccable when clothed; undressed, they may be less civilized than ordinary folks.
"You’re saying my friend was captured for that..."
"I’m only speculating."
"I think your speculation is very likely."
Such ticulous effort certainly aims to avoid detection, or at least complicate it.
Logically analyzed, Xu Kuan’s conjecture seems to be the only explanation that makes sense.
Her physique, looks, talents... Xia Wanqing was top-notch,
The only shortcoming might be "identity."
But as Qinyuan’s Oiran, not only in Shenzhou, even globally, how many won have a valuation of seventy million?
This isn’t Zimbabwe currency.
"Mr. Jiang, if your friend fell under such organizations, there is at least one benefit: safety is not imdiately a concern."
"You really know how to reassure people."
Indeed.
Xu Kuan wasn’t wrong.
Since seeking targets for international elites, they are precious commodities, certainly well protected before presented to clients.
From this perspective, it’s good news, better than falling into lower-tier syndicates. Otherwise, beyond safety, her chastity wouldn’t be assured.
In this way.
It’s really a "coincidence," rather than a direct threat to him.
"Let Lord Jin be diligent, I need useful information urgently."
"Understood."
This perhaps is the advantage of fighting hard.
If ordinary people t such circumstances, the outco would be unpredictable.
Like a wife disappearing from the fitting room.
When the husband eventually found her, it was years later, performing in a freak show.
Even in a foreign land, through embassy and Lord Jin’s dual efforts, Jiang Chen obtained certain information within four hours of Luo Peng’s call.
The Spridan League.
It is precisely the third type of syndicate Xu Kuan ntioned, active in Xiang Country.
With Xiang Country’s thriving tourism, they specifically target beautiful won visiting Xiang Country, mainly focusing on Asians.
Don’t think being affluent provides confidence and security abroad; in reality, Spridan League’s target is won with backgrounds, dismissing petty commoners.
Since targets bear certain status, inevitable trouble may follow, hence they formulate thorough plans beforehand to minimize risks.
Such as Luo Peng and Xia Wanqing’s experience.
A living person forcefully rendered nonexistent, as if fabricated, as if never existed.
Absurd.
Yet so real.
This reveals their powerful foundation in Xiang Country.
Lord Jin, being a major warlord in Myanmar, inherently had dealings with certain factions in Xiang Country, forming decent friendships. The Allies were currently flourishing, strengthening significantly. It stands to reason his Thai friends would be eager to do him a favor. Yet Lord Jin harshly conveyed the lack of absolute confidence to find the person.
This Spridan League’s difficulty, as one can imagine.
Unbiddenly, Jiang Chen recalled Luo Li’er’s remark accompanying Pei Yunxi sisters on a trip.
The deeper one delves into the world, the more one discovers.
This world is truly dangerous.
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