The sky has brightened.
The first ray of sunshine broke through the horizon, dispersing the black fog. The vast sky quickly beca illuminated as sunlight poured onto the barren plateau's canyon, reaching Kanbus Valley, sneaking in through the window and landing inside a wooden cabin. Luo Zheng quietly watched the sunlight outside the window, his mood growing heavy. The night conversation with Ghost Hand made Luo Zheng understand why Ghost Hand didn't talk about having a girlfriend or going ho, and why he fought desperately on the battlefield. It turned out that he had regret hidden in his heart, afraid to face family and friends at ho, unwilling to talk about relationships anymore, wishing he could die on the battlefield to completely free himself.
Ghost Hand's deep sense of loyalty made Luo Zheng silently vow to rescue Yu Xin. The day has broken, and the play should comnce. After a casual wash, the two ca to the door, stretched, and casually looked around at the security guards, basking in the sun. The muscles in their stiff bodies relaxed significantly as they looked further away and noticed many patrolling personnel.
Already aware Hariri would heighten security, otherwise everyone would have looked for a chance to sneak away to rescue last night, why wait until now? They still underestimated Hariri's caution—the guard personnel was clearly more than twice that of yesterday. Luckily, they didn't attempt to leave last night; otherwise, it would have been troubleso.
Soon, soone brought breakfast, and everyone casually ate a bit. The person who led them here yesterday showed up, signaling to follow. Luo Zheng knowingly gave Ghost Hand and Madela a look, the three of them followed the person ahead and quickly arrived at the place where they t Hariri yesterday.
Hariri sat quietly, looking calmly at Luo Zheng and the others entering. Surrounding him were five seemingly remarkable guards; the middle-aged people they ate roasted lamb with yesterday were nowhere to be seen. Hariri, with a unchanged expression, said, "Here? Sit down, let's talk about business, you don't mind, do you?" Going straight to the point, showing no concern about Luo Zheng's health.
"Alright." Luo Zheng was already ntally prepared, casually found a seat diagonally opposite Hariri. Ghost Hand and Madela stood behind Luo Zheng, looking around discreetly, their gaze sweeping past the guards and landing finally on Hariri, portraying the image of bodyguards.
Hariri clapped his hands, a lady dressed in black robes ca out from the inner room, carrying a wooden tray. There was a small bag on the tray, she slowly walked to Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng didn't move imdiately but looked toward Hariri; Hariri casually smiled, saying, "Go ahead, open it."
Instead of taking the small cloth bag, Luo Zheng carefully untied it directly on the tray, revealing an opening. Inside were multicolored diamonds. Knowing they were colored diamonds, ten in total, not small in size, the quality looked good. These diamonds were very valuable, but not being an expert himself, Luo Zheng put down the cloth bag and said, "Looks good, but I need to photograph them for dostic confirmation, evaluate the price, is it convenient?"
"Of course it's convenient, be my guest." Seeing Luo Zheng indeed had a bit of intention for a transaction, Hariri felt slightly assured, readily agreed, sat upright, and, with eyes fixed closely on Luo Zheng continued saying, "These are just a part, there's more. It depends on whether you have such an appetite to consu them."
"My appetite is small, but the company's hunger is huge. I represent the company here; I believe you have already investigated the company's strength to see if there's capability to take your goods, let's speak based on facts." Luo Zheng said calmly.
"Interesting, I like it." Hariri said with a smile, speaking a few words to the person with the tray. The person placed the tray on the coffee table, dumped out the diamonds from the small bag, and amidst candlelight and illumination, they emitted colorful glows, very beautiful.
Luo Zheng didn't research these things and lacked interest. He pulled out his phone, looked at Hariri, who nodded as a sign Luo Zheng could take photos, then leaned forward and carefully photographed each one closely; the jewelry company indeed needed to procure diamonds. Luo Zheng was taking advantage of his identity to carry out a mission, naturally needing to fulfill the responsibilities of his identity.
Soon, after photographing each diamond, Luo Zheng looked at Hariri and said, "I need to call the company."
"Go ahead." Hariri said with a casual smile, eyes half-closed, yet inside flickered vigilant sparks.
Luo Zheng dialed the jewelry company's number right in front of Hariri, once connected, he said, "This is Yu Zheng, samples have been checked, imdiately sending photos to you, please check and respond promptly." The number had been agreed upon earlier, with a dedicated person on standby 24 hours.
"Understood." The other party quickly agreed.
Luo Zheng sent the pictures to an email, then looked toward Hariri, Hariri glanced at the person beside him. That person knowingly approached Luo Zheng, extending a hand to request the phone. Luo Zheng had already anticipated the other party would verify but still pretended to be slightly annoyed, looked toward Hariri and asked, "What's the aning?"
"Nothing, just taking a look." Hariri said calmly.
"You suspect ?" Luo Zheng feigned anger and handed the phone to the other party. The person took it, flipped through a few screens, noted the number, and returned it to Luo Zheng, then took out a satellite phone and mumbled sothing.
The cabin soon beca quiet; everyone was waiting for sothing, no one spoke. After a few minutes, the satellite phone rang, the other party answered, listened for a while, then nodded towards Hariri. Hariri instantly bead with happiness, smiled satisfactorily, and said, "Very good, seems you really have sincerity."
"You investigated my phone call?" Luo Zheng knowingly asked.
"Don't call it investigation, being careful is good, wouldn't you agree?" Hariri showed no sign of embarrassnt, instead smiled naturally, saying, "Honorable friend, seems you're truly bringing wealth; we'll warmly welco friends, I will invite you for roast lamb."
"Forget it, I'm not used to your food." Luo Zheng feigned helplessness expressed.
"True, I forgot, I'll prepare sothing lighter for you next ti." Hariri said with a casual smile.
At this mont, Luo Zheng's phone also rang, after listening to it for a while, then hanging up, he said to Hariri, "My company has appraised the goods and values it at ten million U.S. dollars, this is the baseline, we all know the rules, no bargaining; if you find it suitable we shall transact."
"Ten million? A bit low, your company isn't generous enough, but I'm more looking forward to your subsequent acquisitions. Here's what, this batch will be sold to you at this price. You can stay here for now, and I'll give you the second batch in three days." Hariri said with a pained expression, as if suffering a big loss.
"Thanks for your generous hospitality, but I'd better leave first. I'll return in three days, the company urgently needs this batch, I have to arrange transportation back." Luo Zheng said politely, internally becoming vigilant, staying ant possible confinent, constant danger; leaving is the only chance to make a move.
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