Reborn as the spoiled male wife of the mortal enemy

Chapter 246 The Risk is Worth Taking

"Send someone to investigate. You Qi must have done something that displeased Master Han Wu. Master Han Wu... probably wants to use us to take back all the power that has fallen into You Qi's hands. What business does You Qi still hold now?" Bai Xun said.

"From what I know, You Qi used to be in charge of the casino. Now he's mainly in charge of kerosene, foreign cigarettes, and the car dealership."

"Foreign cigarettes..." Bai Xun thought for a moment and said, "Then you should focus on checking foreign cigarettes."

"Why?" Nanchun asked in confusion.

"If he wants to give the business to us, Master Han Wu will definitely tell You Qi in advance. You Qi will definitely not agree, but he can't directly refute Master Han Wu. So he will find a reason to bargain with Master Han Wu.

"He'd sell the one that brought him relatively little profit at the right time. He gave in, and Master Han Wu wouldn't push him too hard. Now that he's handed over the kerosene business, it means he cares more about the foreign cigarette business than the kerosene business. If there's something fishy going on, it must be in these foreign cigarettes," Bai Xun explained.

Xu Shuisheng looked solemn and hesitated to speak.

"Shuisheng, what's wrong with you? Did you think of something?" Nanchun asked when he saw this.

Xu Shuisheng smiled uncomfortably, "I heard...that You Qi is secretly selling opium in casinos and brothels."

"Opium?" Nanchun frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "What is opium? Tobacco ground into soil? Like cigarettes and cigars?"

Xu Shuisheng didn't know how to explain it. He thought for a moment and said, "This thing... is more powerful than those. It's a very profitable business."

"Making a huge profit? Then why doesn't our company do it?" Nan Chun asked.

"There's a ban on selling opium," said Bai Xun.

"Yes, our company does not do anything illegal. I have only heard about it and have not seen it with my own eyes. I will investigate further. Maybe it is due to other reasons." Xu Shuisheng said.

After Xu Shuisheng left, Nanchun hurriedly asked, "Why did the higher-ups order prohibiting the sale of opium?"

Bai Xun said, "It's said that opium can quickly become addictive and difficult to quit. Some people's temperaments change drastically after using it, becoming violent and insane, and completely lost in thought. And over time, their bodies become hollowed out until they die."

Nan Chun was shocked when he heard this: "That... isn't that poison?"

"You can understand it that way." Bai Xun said.

"If You Qi is really selling opium secretly, could it be that Mr. Han Wu wants to use us to shut down You Qi's opium business?" Nanchun said.

Bai Xun frowned. "It's very likely. This isn't a simple matter... You Qi won't give up easily. He promised Fifth Master now, probably to buy time. Nanchun, you must stay with me from now on."

Nanchun nodded and said, "I understand."

He opened a drawer and took out two guns and some bullets.

"This is what the eldest young master left for me before he left." He handed it to Bai Xun and said, "Take it for self-defense."

Bai Xun took it and said, "After our people have thoroughly investigated this matter, it will be necessary to discuss this matter with Master Han Wu in person."

"Well, if it really doesn't work, then we might as well not do this business. But Mr. Han Wu helped me before. He asked me for help, but I didn't, and I feel a little guilty about it." Nan Chun frowned.

"Let's talk about the details after we meet Fifth Master." Bai Xun said.

"Ah."

The next day, Xu Shuisheng came to report.

"Second Young Master, Second Young Madam, that You Qi is indeed secretly doing opium business without Fifth Master's knowledge."

Nanchun sighed: "Bai Xun, let's go visit Master Han Wu."

"Ah."

Han Wuye's house is located in the east of the city. It is different from the Western style of Baiyuan. Han's house is antique and has a similar style to the old Bai family house.

Because he had given a prior notice, Butler Liu arrived at the door early to greet him.

"Second Young Master Bai, Second Young Madam, please come in."

"Oh, thank you." Nanchun said with a smile.

As you enter the house, you'll find a flat, spacious bluestone path, flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and vibrant flowers. A gentle breeze brings the delicate fragrance of flowers and fresh herbs to your nostrils.

There is the sound of running water not far away. Looking from Nanchun, the rockery, running water, pavilions and towers complement each other. There is also an exquisitely shaped stone bridge spanning the blue waves, among which are fields of lotus leaves and lotus flowers.

"Master Wu's garden is really nice." Nanchun couldn't help but praise.

Butler Liu smiled and said, "Fifth Master likes to grow flowers. He brought his people to do all these himself."

"It's great. I feel better just being here."

"Haha, if the Fifth Master hears you say that, he will be very happy." Butler Liu said.

As they were talking, they arrived at the main hall.

Master Han Wu said, "What are you talking about? I can hear your laughter from such a distance."

"Fifth Master." Nanchun and Baixun bowed respectfully.

"Fifth Master, Mrs. Bai praised this garden and said that staying here made her feel better." Butler Liu replied with a smile.

"Those two should come often!" said Uncle Han Wu with a smile.

Butler Liu served tea to Bai Xun and Nan Chun and then left.

Master Han Wu asked, "Are you two here for the kerosene business?"

Nanchun said, "Fifth Master, I'm a straightforward person. If I say something wrong, please don't blame me."

"It doesn't matter. I don't like beating around the bush. I prefer to be straightforward." said Mr. Han Wu.

"I heard that the kerosene business is managed by Boss You Qiyou. You suddenly handed this business over to me, which makes me a little... hesitant to take it." Nanchun said.

"What? Are you scared?" Uncle Han Wu said after taking a sip of tea.

"What I'm afraid of is not that I can't do it well, but that I won't understand what you mean and disrupt your plan." Bai Xun replied.

Master Han Wu raised his eyebrows: "My plan?"

"Even I, an outsider, can find out that You Qi used the foreign cigarette business to trade in opium. It's impossible that you, Fifth Master, don't have any information at all," said Bai Xun.

Master Han Wu smiled and said, "I knew there would be no problem handing it over to you. Now that things have come to this, I have nothing to hide. I really want to use you to take back the business from You Qi.

How audacious this bastard is! I spent over a decade turning Enyitang into a legitimate business. How dare he disobey me and secretly trade in opium!

Although I want to use you, I do want to let you handle the kerosene business. You know the profit margins are considerable. And if it works, the goods from the Bai's Trading Company, which is part of Enyitang's territory, can all come in."

Nanchun glanced at Baixun in surprise and said, "You mean... all the goods?"

"That's right." said Mr. Han Wu.

The gang power in Yangcheng cannot be underestimated. With Mr. Han Wu protecting it, Bai's Trading Company will surely reach a higher level in Yangcheng.

The risk is worth taking!