Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 215: Rabble

Mr. Huang really didn’t want the person in front of him to investigate the Huang Family.

But he was also afraid she’d give the Huang Family a hard time.

If he’d known she knew so many people, he wouldn’t have let her help his brother with the case.

In the midst of hesitation and struggle, Mr. Huang admitted with resignation.

"Miss Ji, please follow me."

The Huang Family has a branch office in Sea City, with a proper business location.

It’s just that the place is not particularly impressive.

An old commercial building, the Huang Family rented an office less than 50 square meters, with very few staff working inside.

Mr. Huang suddenly felt a bit embarrassed and unnaturally explained, "Sea City is not our main base, so we just rented a place casually for work."

A male employee inside was very excited to see Mr. Huang, quickly stood up from his seat, and trotted over.

"Mr. Huang, what brings you here?"

Mr. Huang was very authoritative in front of his subordinates, showing no expression on his face, "Go get the trade details with the Outer Continent for the past few years."

The male employee’s expression didn’t change, but his tone turned cautious, "Mr. Huang, is there something..."

"Can’t I look at it if there’s nothing?"

"That’s not what I meant, Mr. Huang." Seeing Mr. Huang’s expression worsen the more he explained, the male employee quickly shut up and went to find the trade details.

The three Huang brothers each handled their own matters without interference. Mr. Huang hadn’t really managed Mr. Huang San’s affairs before, but now, seeing the trade details, he was almost furious.

Maritime trade theoretically should be the most profitable business in Huang San’s hands, but upon seeing the actual accounts, it was discovered that the earnings were even less than the internal trade within the Hua Continent.

Especially in the past year or two, the profits have plummeted sharply.

"What is going on here? Where are the profits? Did you all eat them?"

The male employee’s face was unnatural, and he said stiffly, "Mr. Huang, over the past couple of years, Mr. Huang San has invested in a new project in Beizhou and often ships equipment and samples for free over there."

"A new project in Beizhou?" Mr. Huang recalled the news he just heard and wished he could dig his brother out of the urn.

Damn, what kind of new project requires so much shipping?

Mr. Huang couldn’t control his temper and directly smashed the details sheet in his hand.

"Bang—"

"You son of a... what kind of lousy project needs to spend money like this? Where’s the investment department? Where are the people?"

Mr. Huang really didn’t expect that his brother’s death would uncover so many things. When he thought of Ji Ning’s phone call just now, his spine ran cold, and he broke into a cold sweat.

If those above found out the Huang Family had been helping bad guys transport things...

He couldn’t help but shiver, not daring even to think.

He turned to look at Ji Ning, his eyes flickering, "Miss Ji, my brother must have been deceived."

Ji Ning flipped through the trade records, responding with a "Hmm."

Mr. Huang wanted to breathe a sigh of relief but then saw Ji Ning pause her page-turning hand and look up, "Your brother might be smuggling illegal drugs."

"What? That’s impossible! He wouldn’t dare!" Mr. Huang was immediately flustered upon hearing this, glaring round-eyed at Ji Ning. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Ji Ning pointed to the details sheet in her hand, "Take a look at the container costs needed for sea transport several years ago compared to recent years, there are added shockproof boxes, fixed slots, refrigeration units..."

With every item Ji Ning mentioned, Mr. Huang’s heart bled.

No money was made, yet so much was added...

A spendthrift!

A major spendthrift!

Mr. Huang was so angry it hurt his chest, yet he absolutely couldn’t admit to smuggling illegal drugs, which was illegal, and his family couldn’t afford the consequences.

Under Ji Ning’s gaze, he stuck to his guns, "Even with added costs, that doesn’t prove my brother was smuggling drugs? My brother was very law-abiding."

Ji Ning, with a half-smile, glanced again at the small office, saying lightly, "Whether it’s smuggling or not, the Huang Family’s project with Beizhou..."

"Rest assured, I’ll immediately have it stopped." Mr. Huang promptly assured, but Ji Ning said, "No need, continue cooperating."

"Continue cooperating... what do you mean?" Mr. Huang’s face changed, confused.

Ji Ning didn’t give him a chance to feign ignorance, speaking directly, "The Huang Family is currently walking on a tightrope. It’s not a matter of just saying it’s impossible to be illegal. Huang Zhongxi, you are a smart man. You should understand what I mean."

Mr. Huang frowned so much he could kill flies between his brows, cursing his deceased brother again in his heart, before finally lowering his voice to say, "Can you give us any assurances? This matter is no small issue, and if not handled properly, our entire Huang Family could be doomed."

"You want benefits before even starting? You’ve got some nerve..."

Mr. Huang’s expression turned awkward, yet he still didn’t relent, "Miss Ji, I won’t hide anything. Our Huang Family is not as big and powerful as those others. Our foundation is shallow, with no cultural background. To you, perhaps we are just... what?"

"A rabble."

"Yes, a rabble, country bumpkins, newly rich..."

Mr. Huang used every derogatory term he could think of, words he’d heard others use before.

Ji Ning was a bit speechless listening to him.

This man was truly difficult.

"What kind of assurance do you want?" Ji Ning asked.

Mr. Huang’s lamenting immediately stopped, and with a shift in his eyes, he said, "You must guarantee that after we finish this, we won’t be held accountable by those above."

"That’s a given."

"And about my brother’s past actions..."

"Impossible!"

Mr. Huang’s face was about to change.

Ji Ning then added, "Can be dealt with leniently! To atone for his sins..."

Only then did Mr. Huang let out a sigh of relief.

Just about to say something, he heard Ji Ning continue, "Take over this project yourself, replace everyone with trusted personnel. As for Uncle Huang’s people, call them all back to the country and monitor closely."

Mr. Huang nodded, agreeing with her words.

Mr. Huang’s close aide just watched as their smart Mr. Huang became an informant for a young lady, without any pay at that.

"This is my contact information. Report any developments promptly!"

"..."

***

After leaving Mr. Huang’s place, Ji Ning drove back to the Hai City Security Bureau.

Li Guoqing had called her several times, urging her to hurry back for a meeting.

When she opened the door of the meeting room, she raised an eyebrow.

The large meeting room was full, and if Li Guoqing hadn’t reserved a seat for her, she probably wouldn’t have had a place to sit.

Long conference tables were occupied from both sides by people from the Security Bureau, the base, the police, and representatives from the involved noble family.

The atmosphere seemed tense.

Her appearance seemed to interrupt the conversation inside.

Most people turned to look at her.

A less composed person might have been scared, but Ji Ning remained calm, even raising a hand to greet acquaintances, and took her seat next to Li Guoqing under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Li Guoqing couldn’t even bear to look; despite urging her seven or eight times, she still ended up being late.

But she was part of the Security Bureau and needed to be defended even though it wasn’t the same region; they were part of the system.

He smiled and introduced her to those in the room, "This is Detective Ji from the Beijing Security Bureau, the one who captured the assailant who attacked the Sun Family."

As soon as he spoke, the scrutinizing gazes in the room significantly withdrew.

Someone capable of capturing a superpower user was not someone they could afford to offend.

"Remarkably young and talented!" someone exclaimed.

The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly, with the higher-ups of the Sea City Police beginning to praise, "Director Li, you’ve really kept this talent hidden! Someone so young and capable should be more involved!"

"Exactly, more opportunities should be given to the youth!"

Mantis turned to glance at his own team leader, who usually was the recipient of such compliments.

But now, it seemed like his team leader had been forgotten in favor of something new.

Some representatives of the involved noble family had seen Ji Ning at the opening ceremony, and upon learning she was a Security Bureau detective, they began to scrutinize her more closely.

The Sun Family actually invited a Security Bureau detective to the opening ceremony?