Wei Haihong pondered for a while before saying, "Brother, I don't think we can bring your friend's matter into the open. The hardest part is finding the seller and that foreigner. These people must be a gang. I estimate they are closely related to He Laosan from Panjiayuan. I think we should look for the problem through him."
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Brother Hong is Brother Hong. Although he didn't witness it firsthand, he could guess from the story that He Laosan was the key to this matter.
Before Zhou Xuan could speak, Wei Haihong said, "Here's what we'll do, brother. I'll have Achang take a few men and take He Laosan away. There's nothing we can't get out of Achang and his men."
Zhou Xuan was startled by the subtle murderous intent in Wei Haihong's words, even though they weren't particularly harsh. He quickly replied, "Brother Hong, it's like this. I've already done some tampering. I estimate that He Laosan will definitely try to buy the bronze cauldron at a high price. But I told my friend not to sell it today, because He Laosan has a lot of influence. If he buys the fake, he'll definitely cause trouble for my friend. So I told him to wait. I'll discuss it with you first and come up with a plan before selling it to him."
Wei Haihong chuckled and said, "Brother, this is the capital city, right under the emperor's nose. What's the point of talking about underworld forces? Hehe, just focus on selling, sell for as high as you can. That He Laosan is a piece of cake. If you can get him to drag out that gang of two country bumpkins, that would be even better. Take them all down in one fell swoop. Don't worry about your friend's situation. I can smooth things over without even having to get involved!"
Zhou Xuan was relieved and picked up the phone on the coffee table to call his sister. As soon as the call connected, his sister shouted anxiously, "Little brother, why are you only calling now, kid?"
Zhou Xuan stammered as he listened to **'s words, "Um." He said, "Boss, don't rush, speak slowly. 'Little brother,' it's just like you said. You got out of the car and left less than ten minutes ago, and He Laosan called, asking directly if I wanted to sell it to him. I remembered what you said, so I didn't dare agree or say that it could only be sold to foreigners. I'm so anxious, I can't find you, I don't have your phone number!" ** said hurriedly.
Zhou Xuan chuckled and said, "Boss, um, call him in half an hour and say it's available for sale, but the price is four million. If he wants it, sell it; if not, pick it up at 4:30."
"Four million?" He was startled; you could hear it even over the phone. "Little brother, do you think he's a pig or a fool?"
"Don't worry about it, he'll definitely want it anyway, just name your price!" Zhou Xuan thought that since Brother Hong had agreed to help, He Laosan was probably finished. People like him, unless you don't investigate them, once you do, they'll be covered in dirt and might never recover. In that case, why not squeeze them for a fortune? Besides, He Laosan isn't a good guy; he's done a lot of dirty work. Just because of his relationship with prostitutes, you can't blame anyone else!
Zhou Xuan told **, and then added, "Boss. If you want a cash transaction, I'll be there before four o'clock. Don't worry about anything else, just do your business and collect your money. I guarantee everything will be fine. Also, remember what I told you, three conditions!"
At this moment, I was overwhelmed by excitement again. I had lost all my assets of over a million, but now I could get them back, and even make several times more. This feeling was exhilarating, nothing but heartbeats!
Zhou Xuan hung up the phone and looked at Wei Haihong.
Wei Haihong smiled faintly and said, "Brother, you're still too soft-hearted. I'm sure that He Laosan has made tens of millions of dirty money. If you can swindle him, you should swindle him even more. Why not ask for seven or eight million? I think he's already done his business. Just take as much as you can."
Zhou Xuan said awkwardly, "Brother Hong, I just thought He Laosan wasn't a good person, so I wanted to trick him. The thing is, he tricked my brother first, so it's not unfair for him to take revenge on him!"
Wei Haihong smiled faintly, recalling the scene at Lawrence's in New York, where Zhou Xuan sold the fake wooden Buddha statue to Fujimoto. He guessed that Zhou Xuan was using the same trick again. If so, four million was not a high amount, and it wouldn't be surprising if he swindled He Laosan out of tens of millions. Afterwards, he would find someone to completely eradicate He Laosan, ensuring that he would never be able to rise again. This would also completely eliminate any worries for Zhou Xuan's brother.
However, Wei Haihong became increasingly interested in Zhou Xuan's strangeness. This brother was very simple and honest, but he had a mysterious aura that was completely opposite to his own.
Wei Haihong pondered for a moment, then looked up and saw Zhou Xuan staring at him. He smiled and said, "Brother, let's settle it like this. At four o'clock, I'll have Achang and a few others go with you. They'll handle it. You and your friend can rest assured. He Laosan won't be able to get out, but it would be best if we could lure out that whole gang of country bumpkins and wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"
“I have a way to do this!” Zhou Xuan nodded. At four o’clock, he would go and have ** retrieve the bronze cauldron. He would have him insist that the original owner, except for foreigners and country folk, would not sell it to anyone else. This might lead He Laosan to find those gang members. Even if He Laosan managed to lure this person out, he could still get Zhang Laoda to deliver the cauldron to him tomorrow morning.
The key to this deal is that He Laosan has to believe the bronze tripod is genuine and that he will definitely want it. Of course, Zhou Xuan is the most confident. A bronze tripod transformed into a pure gold antique would cost tens or even hundreds of millions of yuan to buy, in reality. Zhou Xuan only asked He Laosan for four million, which is practically a free gift. How could He Laosan refuse? Even if the price increased tenfold, he would probably still want it!
Wei Haihong nodded and said, "Okay, it's settled then!" Just then, his phone rang in his pocket. He took it out and answered it without saying anything.
Zhou Xuan could see that his face immediately darkened, and then he suddenly stood up and said, "I'm going to the hospital!"
Needless to say, something must have gone wrong with the old man's illness. The thought of the illness startled Zhou Xuan. Wasn't his elixir's icy energy supposed to heal injuries and cure illnesses? Could it cure the old man's illness?
Thinking of this, Zhou Xuan immediately called out to Wei Haihong, "Brother Hong, wait a minute, Brother Hong, wait a moment!"
Wei Haihong had reached the door when he heard him call out. He turned around and asked, "Brother, is there anything else?"
Zhou Xuan quickly walked over and whispered to him, "Brother Hong, you know I have some folk remedies. I'd like to take a look at the old man. If it can help, then I'll be very grateful."
Wei Haihong was startled, then suddenly remembered his ordeal in international waters and Xiaoqing's leg injury in New York. He slapped his head hard, then grabbed Zhou Xuan's hand and dragged him outside, saying with a happy expression, "Brother, I was so stupid! How could I not think of you? Hurry up and go, hurry up and go!"
Wei Haihong told Achang to open the car, while the remaining four people stayed in the villa to wait for their return.
A-Chang knew that Brother Hong was in a hurry, so he drove very fast.
When Zhou Xuan was in New York, he heard Hong Ge mention that the old man's illness seemed to be late-stage stomach cancer. If surgery is performed in the early stages, this disease can still be treated, but in the late stages, it is basically an incurable terminal illness. He wondered if his ice energy could cure it. Because he had never seen cancer cells and molecules before, he didn't know if he could suppress it. He had previously treated gunshot wounds and leg injuries, which were very different.
Zhou Xuan was genuinely grateful to Brother Hong. Brother Hong hadn't wanted anything from him, and initially, he didn't know Zhou Xuan was special; he simply liked him as a person and, being grateful, wanted to help him sincerely. And Zhou Xuan, having the ability to help him, naturally wanted to.
The old man stayed in a special ward of the General Political Department Hospital of the Military Region, which is only for senior military officials and retired senior generals, and occasionally for provincial and ministerial-level officials. The medical technology and equipment here are among the most advanced in the country.
Wei Haihong's car had to undergo strict checks before it could pass through, but the soldiers at the guard post clearly recognized him. After the check, they registered Zhou Xuan's information, saluted, and let him pass.
The further Zhou Xuan went, the more surprised he became. He had initially thought that Hong Ge's family might have high-ranking officials at the provincial or ministerial level, but now it seemed that they might be at an even higher level.
The General Political Department Hospital building had about ten floors, but Wei Haihong led Zhou Xuan around to a six-story building behind it instead of going inside. Soldiers guarded the entrance, making it look heavily fortified.
After registering and checking again, I was allowed to go inside and take the elevator upstairs.
Wei Haihong pressed the button for the fifth floor. After arriving on the fifth floor, Wei Haihong walked in front, with Zhou Xuan and Achang following behind. Young female nurses passed by in the corridor from time to time.
As he walked, Wei Haihong stopped in front of room 509, took a deep breath, and then gently knocked on the door.
Seeing that he was very nervous, Zhou Xuan wanted to comfort him, but didn't know what to say.
The door opened, and a soldier in his fifties, with stars on his shoulders, looked very dignified. He resembled Brother Hong somewhat, and Zhou Wang guessed he was his older brother, but he didn't know if he was the eldest or second eldest. He also didn't know anything about military ranks and what level of official he was.
Achang stayed outside the door, while Zhou Xuan followed Brother Hong into the room. On the hospital bed, an elderly man wearing a breathing mask couldn't see his face, but his face was very thin and his hair was completely white. His eyes were closed.
Several people were standing on either side of the hospital bed. On the left was a girl who looked like a nurse and a plump woman in her forties. They were very pretty. Zhou Xuan only glanced at them and immediately knew that the woman was Wei Xiaoqing and Wei Xiaoyu's mother because they looked so alike.
There were three people on the right: Wei Haihong and the man in military uniform who had just opened the door. Although they were also men, and about the same age as the man in military uniform, they looked somewhat alike. They must be the three Hong brothers.
Wei Haihong walked to the bedside, took the old man's hand, his eyes welled up with tears, and called out, "Dad!"
The old man did not respond; his eyelids twitched a few times, but he did not open them.
Zhou Xuan tried to step forward to get a look, but the man in military uniform glared at him and said in a low voice, "What are you doing here?"
Volume 1, Chapter 59: Cancer Strategy
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Zhou Xuan pointed at Wei Haihong and lowered his voice, saying, "I'm the one Brother Hong brought to treat the old man!"