Chapter 241 Investigating the Black Market

Upon arriving at the police station, they ran into Yuan Datou. Under his mournful gaze, he led Zhu Fanfan to find Qi Shan. After all, it was because of her that he had become so busy. He now finally realized that sometimes being valued was not necessarily a good thing.

Ignoring Yuan Datou's complaints, after all, the work allowance was more, and she also hired him to inquire about information. She was never stingy with either salary or supplies. He was trying to act cute, but she wouldn't indulge him. At his age, he was still acting cute, which was really an eyesore.

After arriving at the director's office, they parted ways: "I need to see Uncle Qi about something. I'll bring you some roast duck later; I brought it back from Beijing."

Yuan Datou's resentment vanished instantly. He said that Zhu Fanfan was incredibly resourceful, able to buy all kinds of food, including grain and meat, which could cover his family's expenses. The only problem was grain, which was too expensive on the black market. He couldn't afford enough to eat his fill. Fortunately, he hadn't underestimated Zhu Fanfan back then and had cooperated with her. Every time she came, she would bring Beijing delicacies and roast duck, which tasted incredibly delicious.

Upon entering, Zhu Fanfan saw Uncle Qi frowning, his clothes all wrinkled. Curious, she asked, "Uncle Qi, have you not changed your clothes for days?"

Qi Shan looked up and saw that it was Zhu Fanfan. He quickly invited her in to sit down and said, "I've just been quite busy lately. When did you arrive in Shanghai? Just let me know and I'll come pick you up."

Zhu Fanfan said nonchalantly, "You know my abilities. I can come and go by myself without any problem. I arrived yesterday afternoon and came to see Uncle Qi first thing this morning. This is a roast duck I brought for you. You can eat one, share one with your colleagues, and keep the other one for when you get hungry. You're getting on in years! You can't forget to eat when you're busy."

Uncle Qi loves roast duck, and she always brings a few with her. The first time she brought one, her colleagues saw it and each person ate a couple of bites before it was gone. Uncle Qi didn't get to eat many pieces either. The second time she saw him, he looked so resentful that she suspected he had caught Yuan Shikai's money. It was just a bit creepy for a big, burly man to look at someone with such resentment, so she always brought more than one.

It's a pity Uncle Qi doesn't like pastries, otherwise she could prepare some for him to eat when he's hungry. Sometimes Uncle Qi would take a few days off during the Lunar New Year to come to the Zhu family home for the holiday, treating her like family, as if she were his own child. He has no wife or children, so she will be the one to take care of him in his old age. She already has several retirement plans on her books, so one more won't make a difference.

Qi Shan laughed and said, "Okay, I will take good care of myself. In the future, Xiao Fanfan will take care of me in my old age, so I have to stay healthy and not be a burden to Xiao Fanfan."

The arrangement to support him in his old age was made when they were at the Zhu family home. He originally intended to support Uncle Zhu in his old age, but things didn't go as planned. Instead, Uncle Zhu felt that he had no children and no one to take care of him in his old age, so he decided to let Fanfan support him. However, he appreciated Fanfan's intentions but couldn't actually let Fanfan support him. He had dedicated himself to the country and the country would not abandon him in the future. He was already content with his child's kindness.

Zhu Fanfan took out the roast duck: "Eat quickly, I specially heated it up in the oven at my grandpa's house, the temperature is just right."

Qi Shan didn't stand on ceremony. He washed his hands outside and came back with a group of people. Zhu Fanfan looked back and saw that there were at least five of them. Qi Shan laughed and scolded, "I knew you bunch of greedy monkeys! Go ahead and divide them up!"

He tossed a roast duck over, and the group caught it immediately, laughing heartily, "Thanks, boss. We won't disturb you and Fanfan's reunion any longer."

After saying that, he went out and closed the door behind him. Qi Shan happily ate the roast duck in his hand, while Zhu Fanfan could only watch his hearty eating style. She had sliced ​​the roast duck for Uncle Qi earlier, but Uncle Qi said it was pretentious and that it was more delicious to eat it in big bites. Seeing that Uncle Qi really liked eating it that way, she didn't bother with it anymore.

Qi Shan continued, "You too, roast duck is so expensive now, and you brought several. Even if you have money at home, you shouldn't spend it like this. I'll reimburse you later. From now on, just bring one."

Zhu Fanfan disagreed: "But I knew I brought roast duck when I came to work for you. I only brought one, so you can only eat the leg. Besides, I have my own allowance and I don't lack money. You can just eat it."

Qi Shan disagreed: "It's your business if you don't lack money, but Uncle Qi can't take advantage of you."

Zhu Fanfan rolled her eyes at her: "Uncle Qi, you send me money every month, I'm taking advantage of you, why don't you say that?"

Qi Shan chuckled and said, "Isn't that what you'll use to support me in my old age? I'll have to give it to you sooner or later. Besides, I live and eat at the police station, so I don't have any expenses. I don't know what you girls like, so I'll just give you the money directly. Buy whatever you want."

Zhu Fanfan didn't mince words: "Just think of it as something you bought with the money you gave me." Half of my salary every month!

Qi Shan didn't hesitate: "Okay, Uncle Qi won't stand on ceremony with you. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll show you around."

Zhu Fanfan scoffed at this: "Forget it, I've been here so many times, and you always say the same thing. Every time you're just having fun, you end up having me help you with a case."

Qi Shan thought about it for a moment and realized that it was indeed true. It was mainly because of his conditioned reflex; when he saw a suspicious person, he subconsciously wanted to find out more about them, and unknowingly discovered the flaw, which led to a case.

Looking at the mountain of files in front of him, it seemed that he couldn't go sightseeing with Fanfan, so he said, "How about you help me investigate a case?"

Zhu Fanfan looked at Uncle Qi in disbelief: "Am I qualified to look at files in the Public Security Bureau? Aren't you afraid of being reported?"

Qi Shan said nonchalantly, "Your identity is verifiable. If others knew, they would only say that I have the ability to abduct the granddaughter of a military bigwig to help me."

Zhu Fanfan asked, "What case?"

Qi Shan said, "The black market has been a bit turbulent lately, and I need someone to help me investigate. These are the documents..."

He wasn't an unreasonable person. If the black market was just about buying and selling grain, without forced buying or selling, without committing any heinous crimes, and with fair prices, he would turn a blind eye and let it go.

The main problem now is food shortage. Many people, even if they have money, cannot buy food. Food supplies are rationed, and it is not guaranteed that everyone will be full. Some people are not full, while others have small appetites and cannot finish their food. So, by using the black market to mediate the situation, there are buyers and sellers, and everyone is satisfied and happy.

But recently he heard that the black market has become rampant and has started to resell antiques and cultural relics, even overseas. They simply don't have enough people here to investigate, and seeing how arrogant they are, he only knows that there are a few gangs that resell cultural relics. He wanted to find someone to investigate where the antiques are and catch them red-handed. That's why Fanfan came; she is the most suitable candidate.