Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 32:31: Lure the snake out of its hole (seeking follow-up reading)
19 Lombard Street, nd floor.

"You mean, he's one, what's his name?"

"The deputy director of the Audit Department is named Edith Harel. He is forty years old and has no background. He has worked in the Executive Office for twenty years."

"I don't care if he has any background or not. I just want to ask, who gave him the courage to cause trouble for us?"

"He didn't say he wouldn't approve it, but he said there are a lot of similar cases during this period, and they need to be verified one by one, so the speed may be slower."

“Hehehe, he dared to let the Raymond family line up, and he still said he was not looking for trouble?”

Luo Yi sat behind the desk, supporting himself with his legs, leaning back slightly. Although he had a smile on his face, he looked indescribably cold.

To be honest, investing in the Xiangsheli Magic Textile Factory was not a simple matter. Although Luo Yi only showed up once, he got the deal done.

But all the investigations, all the tests, all the exchanges, including the various follow-ups after the deal was reached, all consumed a tremendous amount of effort.

In theory, any of the issues mentioned here should be more troublesome than "equity correction".

The Habsburg Empire has a relatively complete "Equity Act" with extremely complete regulations. The so-called review department is actually more of a government filing.

The deputy director of the audit department has no real power. At most, he is a little lazy at work and takes a little longer.

What is called a long time is just a week or so, you just have to wait in line.

But the problem is, let's not talk about the Raymond family, the Marquez family where Maruna Marquez is from, is not just a small director, but a "deputy". How dare they neglect it?
Loy lowered his head slightly, thought for a moment, looked at Butler Hoover, and asked, "What did Maruna Marquis say?"

Butler Hoover said: "He seems more anxious than us, because even if we don't invest in Xiangshe, we can still find other magic energy factories.

But Xiangshe is waiting for our money to pay for the salaries, raw materials and maintain normal operations!

Not to mention, they have a large stockpile of finished products in their warehouses.”

After a pause, he explained: “The equity correction represents the authority of the Habsburg Empire and is only effective if it is endorsed by the empire.

Only after the equity adjustment, we will become shareholders of Xiangsheli Magic Textile Factory. At this time, it will be legitimate to make payments, transport goods, and open up new trade routes.

The result is that this first step is stuck, so that no further progress can be made. "

"Is that so?"

Butler Hoover's explanation made Roy more aware of the seriousness of the matter.

This is a transaction. The trust between the two parties is limited, and both are afraid that the other party will give up.

Without the imperial endorsement, it would be difficult to advance.

Luo Yi asked again: "Do you think this is the method used by the lord?"

“It’s hard to say. Besides, although he is the consul, many people in the government office were arranged by the Marquis family.

By the way, the director of the audit department is also a retainer of the Marquis family."

"Have you ever thought of looking for this director?"

“Yes, I went with Maruna and found the director of the audit department.

The person who came to greet us personally, and after learning about the situation, he agreed immediately, and then took us to Edith Harrell and asked him to pass the review.

Then, Edith Harrell actually got into an argument with their director, insisting that the review had not been completed and that they had to wait!"

At this point, Hoover felt a little helpless.

"So tough?"

Luo Yi murmured something, but he became calmer. He smiled and said, "It seems that I have to meet this Edith Harrell."

Butler Hoover said, "Whenever you are ready to go, I will arrange it!"

"No, you don't have to arrange it. It's not a formal meeting. Let's do it tonight!"

"So you and Mr. Oliveira are together?"

"If the teacher goes, I'm afraid he won't dare to come out, so I'd better go alone."

Luo Yi said this and suddenly laughed: "Hehe, I don't know why, but I suddenly feel a little excited."

……

Gabchab Block, House No. 103.

This is Edith Harrell’s home, a two-story building with bright red walls. There is a small courtyard in front of the building, which is full of various green plants, flowers and trees.

Although Edith Harrell was nothing in the words of Hoover's butler, he was still a person who had been working in the government system for 20 years.

He has some connections and a good income. The Gabuchabu neighborhood is a better street than Lombard Street.

Edith Harrell was a person who loved life, and he took good care of the flowers and plants in the yard.

However, the owner of this courtyard, Edith Harrell, was very nervous today.

Edith Harrell is not tall, slightly fat, and has a round face that makes him look honest. His legs were shaking, and the autumn weather made him sweat profusely. He even felt a little shaky standing there.

With a sad face, he said, "Sir Aaron, I have done everything you asked me to do, and I have also done things that I couldn't do.

I, I slammed the table in front of the director today, and I’m afraid I’m going to suffer the consequences in the future.”

As he spoke, Edith Harrell couldn't stop crying, but he didn't dare to let go of his hand and held the sleeve of the middle-aged man in front of him tightly.

The middle-aged man was wearing a fitted windbreaker and a brown-gray hat. He behaved in a well-mannered manner, but the pair of venomous snake-like eyes on his bearded face ruined his temperament.

Everyone who looks at him will feel a chill.

This person is none other than Maruna Marquez’s former friend, Woolley Aaron, nicknamed ‘Viper’!

He tugged at his sleeves several times but couldn't break free, so he could only let Edith pull.

However, his voice was gentle.

"Don't worry, Mr. Edith. I have made all the necessary preparations. I will not leave any trouble behind, and I will not involve you."

"As for your director, can he kill you?

If you are not happy with your job, just quit and come to me. I will definitely give you a satisfactory position."

“As for the evidence of your corruption and bribery, I will deliver it directly to you after this matter is concluded.

From now on, you and I owe each other nothing, and I will never force you again."

Edith Harrell simply ignored the first few words he said, until the last sentence, he suddenly raised his head and said, "Are you telling the truth?"

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Wu Li Aaron finally took the opportunity to free his right hand and smoothed the sleeve on it. Then he pointed out the window and said, "Look, the sun is about to set, and the sky is already red!"

Edith Harrell also turned his head to look.

Then, the sun set in the west and disappeared among the clouds. The last rays of sunlight were bright red, dyeing the entire earth.

At 19 Lombard Street, Loy was also watching the sunset.

He was wearing a bright red gentleman's suit, which made him look very flamboyant. He held a fine cane in his right hand and a silver angel sword hung at his waist.

Gazing into the distance at the setting sun, my eyes gradually turned from warm to cold.

"You really don't need me to go with you?"

"No, I have to learn to experience it on my own."

……

At night, the moon and stars are sparse.

Due to the large temperature difference, there was a light fog in Auckland City. It was not too thick, but it was hazy at a glance.

Along the road, street lamps were lit, and the dim light illuminated a small area. With the chilly autumn wind and falling leaves, it looked a bit dreamy.

There were not many people on the road, so Luo Yi seemed alone, but he walked briskly and calmly, as if he was going to a night banquet.

In his eyes, a panoramic map was reflected, and there was a clearly visible route map.

The distance from Lombard Street to Gabuchabu Street is not far, and most of the streets are main streets. Even at night, there are still many pedestrians.

The only thing you have to go through is a relatively complicated area, which is the junction of two police stations and a typical three-way intersection.

No matter which direction you run, there are many forks and small roads, and the road conditions are extremely complicated.

Theoretically speaking, this place is not suitable for ambush, but it is obvious that the unknown enemy on the opposite side has set up an ambush here.

When Luo Yi stood at the three-way intersection, he heard noisy footsteps coming from the two roads ahead.

In the thin mist, there were shadows of people, and it seemed that a lot of people had come.

Luo Yi looked back and saw that on the road they came from, there were also many people flashing out from the corner.

"Loy Roy Fitz, you will die here today!"

A rough voice echoed at the intersection, and what responded to it was the sound of swords being unsheathed. The pressure was at its maximum.

Roy said he felt no pressure at all. He even muttered to himself: "Now it seems that this Edith Harrell is just a bait to lure me out."

“Although we don’t know who our opponent is yet, there is no doubt that if he can’t solve the problem, he will solve the person who raised the problem.”

"But not everyone can swallow this fish of mine."

Before he finished talking to himself, Luo Yi had already raised his head, and the curve at the corner of his mouth showed that he was smiling.

Then, the cane fell to the ground, the rapier was unsheathed, and a figure rushed out like lightning.

　The troublemaker is here!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)