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Gu Ci pondered for a moment, “Master, Pei Qiuying and I… might have a fierce battle ahead.”

Dr. North blinked, “Blood ties without emotions, in my eyes, she’s nothing more than a familiar stranger. I stand with you.”

Gu Ci said, “Master, just watch from the sidelines.”

When Ji Chi returned to the Black Hawk headquarters, it was almost dawn. There was a faint sense of satisfaction in his eyes. This matter indeed relieved his stress. He didn’t mind being used as a tool by Jiang Junlin after all… satisfaction was what he felt.

But upon returning to the Black Hawk and seeing Jiang Junlin’s investigation materials on the table, Ji Chi snapped back to reality. “I’m so shallow, I’ve fallen for the beauty’s trap again.”

This information from Jiang Junlin could be described as perfect, like an impeccable dossier. The matter he was investigating had been several years ago, and there was hardly anything suspicious left.

Ji Chi always felt that something was amiss, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. He had intended to probe Jiang Junlin about the matter tonight, but he didn’t get any results.

Yet, his suspicions toward Jiang Junlin were growing deeper.

After so many years, this was the first time Jiang Junlin was taking the initiative in this matter.

Ji Chi tore up the documents and fed them into the shredder. “Engagement?”

He sneered. Pei Qiuying and Jiang Junlin did seem like a perfect match. The phone rang. One of Ji Chi’s insiders at Hualan Bank said, “Mr. Ji, highly confidential information: Hualan Bank will receive a shipment of gold reserves tomorrow, precisely 300 kilograms.”

Ji Chi’s heart skipped a beat. “I understand.”

After hanging up the phone, he squinted his eyes. After pacing inside the room for ten minutes, Ji Chi made another call. “Hello, it’s me. Hualan Bank will receive a shipment of gold reserves tomorrow, exactly 300 kilograms.”

“Is the information accurate?”

“Absolutely!”

“Got it!”

Ji Chi hung up the phone and chuckled coldly. “Brother, whether you’re a man or the devil, it will be revealed in the end.”

Once Pei Qiuying obtained the gold, she transferred the money to Dr. North’s account. Handling large deposits had become quite complicated in every bank now; they scrutinized the source. Early in the morning, Gu Ci arrived at Hualan Bank, representing Dr. North to handle the transaction. She deposited this substantial amount, and Pei Qiuying was generous, giving five billion yuan, several times the value of the gold.

As the money flowed through her account and then to Dr. North’s account, it was spotless. As a major shareholder of Hualan Bank, Gu Ci had Jiang Junlin’s assurance, so the bank clerks didn’t dare to inquire too much.

By the time the transaction was over, it was already 11 o’clock. Gu Ci called Jiang Junlin, “Brother, let’s have lunch together.”

“Sure, 1 have some paperwork to handle for a gold shipment. Once it’s done, we’ll have lunch together.” Jiang Junlin’s project meeting with Black Hawk had concluded, and he was in the break room.

He was playing with a jet-black pen, gazing through the Venetian blinds at Ji Chi in the conference room. Ji Chi and several executives were discussing project progress. He had a smiling face, an elegant demeanor. All the sharpness and pathology were hidden beneath a harmless facade.

Jiang Junlin rubbed his lower back. When the little wolf cub pinned him down in the hot spring and asked if he was feeling good, he didn’t have this composed demeanor. His secretary noticed him fidgeting in his chair, shifting positions a few times.

“Mr. Jiang, are you feeling unwell?”

Jiang Junlin’s expression remained unchanged. “Tweaked my back.”

“Ah…” The secretary secretly thought, Mr. Jiang exercises regularly, has a great physique, and he’s still getting a back strain? She hurriedly asked, “Should 1 go buy some medicated plasters?”

Jiang Junlin was feeling discomfort in an awkward spot. His lower back was also quite sore. The little wolf cub had boundless energy and always managed to keep him busy throughout the night. The secretary noticed his silence and felt uneasy. Today, not only was the boss dressed in a suit but he was also wearing a scarf indoors, as if he were preparing for winter.

Even though it was winter in City A, the indoor temperature was regulated. Being fully bundled up like this was quite unusual. He had also noticed Jiang Junlin touching his neck a few times, as if it were injured.

Zhang Qiang rushed in, looking flustered. “Master, the People’s Bank of China and State Security are here to inspect the gold reserves.”

Jiang Junlin’s gaze darkened as he gripped the pen in his hand. “Where is the transport vehicle?”

“Just entered the underground garage.”

Jiang Junlin squinted his eyes and asked his secretary, “Did the bank receive any emails from the People’s Bank of China about inspecting the gold?”

“No!” The secretary checked all her communications and emails.

This wasn’t standard procedure. If they were inspecting the gold storage, the bank would have been informed several days in advance to prepare. The entire process of back and forth would take four or five days. It was impossible for a random inspection, especially considering the person had already arrived at the bank. Hualan Bank, being the top investment bank in the country, had an extensive intelligence network within the financial industry. They would have received the news immediately.

Jiang Junlin contemplated this. With one hand, he spun the pen. Ji Chi leaned against the doorway and knocked on it. “Mr. Jiang, the inspection of the gold reserves is happening downstairs. Would you mind coming along?”

He looked at Ji Chi’s handsome face, devoid of any trace of a smile. “Sure.”

After Gu Ci finished her transaction, she unexpectedly saw Gu Ziyu and Chen Fei. They were accompanied by a total of six people, and Gu Ziyu stood out among the suited elites.

“Why did you come to the bank?” Gu Ci was curious. Was it related to State Security?

Gu Ziyu’s face looked extremely grave. He whispered, “There’s been a leak. They know the lost batch of gold is going to be deposited in Hualan Bank’s vault today. The People’s Bank of China and State Security are collaborating on this inspection. Hualan Bank is receiving exactly 300 kilograms of gold today, and 1 learned about this on my way here. I didn’t have time to inform Uncle.”

Gu Ci was taken aback. On the day Gu Ziyu went out on a mission, his brother had specially come to tell her to advise him against frequent missions. He had waited at the Blue Fields Villa until Gu Ziyu returned safely before leaving.

Although Jiang Junlin had a reasonable explanation, there was still confusion in Gu Ci’s heart. But he was her brother, so she didn’t dwell on it. If this batch of gold was indeed taken by her brother and the evidence was found on him, Hualan Bank would be in serious trouble. The entire financial industry would be reshuffled.

“Where is the transport vehicle?” Gu Ci asked anxiously.

Gu Ziyu frowned. “It’s in the underground garage. It’s being monitored.”

When he received the news on his way, he knew there was no solution. This was a dead end. The gold had been under State Security surveillance from the moment it entered the public roads. Unless it vanished into thin air, it was bound to be found on him.

During their conversation, both Jiang Junlin and Ji Chi arrived.

Jiang Junlin, wearing glasses, stood out among the crowd, tall and handsome. By his side, Ji Chi attracted everyone’s attention.

Seeing Gu Ziyu, Jiang Junlin was also surprised. He didn’t say much, just checked their identification and then led them to the warehouse to count the gold. Gu Ci’s brows furrowed. In front of all these people, how could her brother escape this predicament?

“Brother, 1 want to accompany you!”

Jiang Junlin sensed Gu Ci’s worry. “Come along.”

As a shareholder of Hualan Bank, her presence was compliant with regulations. Jiang Junlin handled everything methodically: iris scan, fingerprint, opening the insurance lock, and the People’s Bank of China personnel began counting the gold. There was no doubt about the gold inside the warehouse. However, the inspectors were still slowly conducting spot checks, each taking over an hour.

Ji Chi leaned nearby, watching Jiang Junlin..