"Mr. Niu, this is really all we have. You know that business people usually invest their money; who would leave it at home unused?" Manager Yan said helplessly.
"Yeah?"
Niu Bi didn't believe it at all and reached out to search Yan's waist.
People say a cunning rabbit has three burrows, but this Manager Yan has seven burrows [seven concubines]. As the manager of such a large business in this area, he doesn't believe he only has so little money.
What kind of key is this?
Niu Bi looked at the large bunch of keys in his hand, and one of the oddly shaped keys caught his attention.
The key is made of copper, cylindrical in shape, about 15 centimeters long, and has 5 protrusions at the tip.
"A useless key."
When Manager Yan saw Niu Bi pick up the key, his heart skipped a beat.
This was the key to his secret stash of money. Because the stash was quite important, the lock used was naturally more advanced, and the key was a size larger than usual. He never expected that Mr. Niu would be interested in this key.
Although Manager Yan was anxious, he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Mr. Niu, I was blinded by greed and made a mistake. If you are lenient, I will definitely withdraw the ten thousand silver dollars for you tomorrow!"
“Manager Yan, you say this is a useless key, but I don’t think so! Look at the smooth surface of this key; it must have been worn smooth from long-term use.” Niu Bi picked up the key, pointed his Mauser pistol at Manager Yan, and said in an icy tone, “Get to the point; my patience is running out!”
Why is black fungus so black?
It's because of excessive friction; the same reason why the surface of this key is so smooth!
Niu Bi was so concerned about the key because he had seen a movie before, but he had forgotten the name.
The plot is about a wealthy man who exploits his farmhands. He loves money more than women and goes into his treasury every day to check his gold and silver. Over time, the key wears out so badly that he can no longer open the treasury door.
The rich man had no choice but to get a key made, but to his surprise, the key maker turned out to be a chivalrous thief who emptied his small vault overnight and distributed the money to the poor. Unable to bear the blow, the rich man hanged himself in the empty vault.
Niu Bi was only momentarily tempted; what if Manager Yan was that kind of person?
"Mr. Niu, this really is a useless key!" Manager Yan said with a mournful face, but his heart was filled with anxiety.
"They won't shed a tear until they see the coffin!"
Niu Bi snorted coldly, pushed the button on the stun gun, and it whirred!
Instantly, blue arcs surrounded Manager Yan, and he trembled uncontrollably, revealing a look of pain.
After persisting for a full half minute, Niu Bi stopped. Manager Yan, barely able to speak, pleaded, "Mr. Niu, please...please don't...shock me anymore...I...I'll talk..."
Manager Yan gasped for breath, and after a full minute, he finally spoke, his face ashen. "Mr. Niu, this is the key to my secret stash of money. Everything in it is what I've accumulated in my life. I'm giving it all to you now, begging you to have mercy and spare my life!"
After saying this, Manager Yan looked at Niu Bi with hopeful eyes.
If he could, Manager Yan would be extremely reluctant to say it.
But the stick in Niu Bi's hand was terrifying; the electric current could send people flying!
The feeling of soreness and numbness all over his body was worse than death, and he didn't want to experience it a third time!
Manager Yan had always been very cautious, engaging in both shady dealings and extortion, but he never expected to be caught this time.
"I want to live. Once I break free from your control, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
"As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn!"
Manager Yan looked at Niu Bi with a desolate expression, but his heart was filled with boundless hatred. As long as he could leave alive, he would definitely let Niu Bi go to the police station!
You should know that Old Ninth Brother from the police station was his close friend of many years!
"You should have said so sooner! You've suffered so much for nothing!"
Niu Bi was overjoyed and lifted Manager Yan up. "Manager Yan, where is your secret stash?"
Boss Yan's secret stash, damn it, this really shows that people can't get rich without windfall gains, and horses can't get fat without night grass!
"There is a hidden compartment under the bed in the east room."
A flash of hatred crossed Manager Yan's eyes as he pointed to the east room.
Under the bed in the east room, Niu Bi grabbed Manager Yan by the collar, reaching out with one hand but failing to find the hidden compartment after a long search. He roared, "You old bastard, you dare to lie to me?"
"I'm not lying to you, please move this bed."
When Manager Yan saw Niu Bi pick up the stun gun again, he immediately jumped up and said something.
Upon hearing this, Niu Bi's heart stirred, and he immediately pushed the bed half a meter away. He discovered a keyhole where the foot of the bed had been!
The keyhole is the same color as the wooden floor; you can't tell unless you look closely.
Niu Bi picked up the key, inserted it into the lock, and with a click, the floorboards flipped upside down!
A hole about one meter square appeared in the floor, and it was pitch black inside.
Niu Bi turned on the flashlight and saw a staircase below, clearly indicating a cellar.
"Get down!"
To prevent Manager Yan from cheating, Niu Bi grabbed him and pushed him inside.
Manager Yan tumbled down, and Niu Bi waited a while before following him inside.
The cellar was small, about ten square meters, with wooden floors. In the corner were three 50-centimeter square gold-plated boxes, which were also locked.