Starting from 40, holding the Star Mall to lead the motherland

Chapter 26 Metal Detector

Han Hui didn't believe Peng Youtian's words about his mother dying, his wife being one month pregnant, and his child being three or five years old, thinking he was just playing the victim to survive. But now, it seems to be true.

Han Hui asked, "Is your mother really going to die?"

Peng Youtian said with red eyes: "My mother is only a few days away. And my wife's pregnancy is unstable. Everyone says she needs to eat something good to replenish her body. But, I don't have a penny on hand."

Afraid that Han Hui wouldn't believe him, he raised his hand and swore: "Miss, if I lie to you even a word, may I be struck by lightning and die without a burial place."

Han Hui sighed. The people suffered the most during the war, living in constant fear and starving. She gave Peng Youtian another six silver dollars and a brick of brown sugar, weighing about three pounds. "Pushing such a heavy cart must be hard work. I'll pay you three silver dollars a day. The brown sugar is for your wife. Take it all!"

Peng Youtian took the money and brown sugar, and was so moved that he knelt on the ground, kowtowed and expressed his gratitude.

After walking for about half an hour and entering the city, Han Hui took Huang Shufen and Xiaocao to the best hotel in the city.

The hotel receptionist saw how dirty they were and was about to send them away, but when she met Han Hui's sharp gaze, she immediately changed her words: "Miss, are you staying in a hotel?"

Han Hui snorted coldly: "Are you talking nonsense? If we are not staying in the hotel, what are we doing here?"

The receptionist hurriedly ushered the person into the store: "What room do you want? We have..."

Han Hui didn't wait for her to introduce herself and said, "I want the best room. By the way, does the room have a hair dryer?"

The receptionist quickly said yes, then cautiously said, "Miss, our best room here costs five dollars a night."

"Where's the devil's currency?"

"That'll be twenty dollars."

When Huang Shufen heard the price, she wanted to turn around and leave, but she was not the one making the decision now.

Han Hui understood what the receptionist meant and took out eighty yuan in foot basin coins: "Two rooms for two nights."

Seeing that she still had a thick stack of coins in her hand, the receptionist's attitude immediately changed. He first enthusiastically helped them with the check-in procedures, and then helped them carry their luggage to the room.

Han Hui entered the room and was quite satisfied to see that it was not only clean and tidy, but also had a comb, a hair dryer and other items.

After the waiter left, Huang Shufen immediately came to find Han Hui, closed the door, and asked, "Xiaoman, where did you get so much money?"

Han Hui thought for a moment and said, "The silver dollars were earned from selling prey, and the foot basin coins were given by my second uncle."

Huang Shufen didn't believe this at all: "Your second aunt manages the money for your second uncle's family. She always takes advantage of others and never suffers any loss. How could she possibly give you so much money?"

Han Hui casually said, "My second uncle's private money is a thousand yuan. Mom, I'm going to take a shower. Don't worry about the money. I know what I'm doing."

Huang Shufen knew Han Hui's personality and returned to her room after finding out the source of the money.

Han Hui wiped her hair half dry and called Huang Shufen and Xiaocao: "Come on, let's go downstairs to eat."

The hotel provided meals, but the taste was not very good. However, she was too tired to go out for dinner, so the three of them ate a simple meal and then returned to their room.

After practicing, Han Hui still felt a bit sleepy. She was thinking about selling some of the cigarettes, alcohol, and chocolate in her space, which she didn't like. Unexpectedly, upon entering the space, she saw the word "Lottery" in large letters. In the previous two lotteries, she had won a space and a mask, both very useful.

After washing her hands, Han Hui clicked on the 'lottery' and this time she drew a metal detector.

Han Hui was delighted after reading the manual. This metal detector could not only detect whether someone was carrying or concealing weapons, but it could also detect buried metal objects.

She learned one thing from her original body's memories: a high-ranking official of the Guo Party had buried a batch of treasures in a villa during his hasty retreat. The treasures were later discovered by a traitorous wealthy businessman who bought the villa. He intended to keep them for himself, but the treasures were exposed and even reported in the newspapers.

This treasure was discovered a year later. The original owner didn't know the exact amount, but Han Hui felt that since it was in the newspaper, it must be a large amount, and after paying off the debt to the mall, there should be some left. There was no other way; the things in the mall were useful but too expensive.

Han Hui suspected that more than one of the high-ranking Guo Party officials in Shanghai hadn't had time to transfer their assets. With this metal detector, she could search those empty villas and perhaps uncover even more treasure. She wanted to accumulate more wealth, otherwise she'd end up running up debts and getting ripped off every time she bought something. That would be a huge loss.

After saying hello to Huang Shufen, Han Hui went out to find a bodyguard.

Outside, she ate four large meat buns and then went to a Yangchun noodle stall. The stall was crowded, with some people squatting there eating even though the seats were full.

There are so many in one stall, it means they are delicious. Just as I was thinking about it, a rich aroma penetrated my nose, making me reluctant to move my legs.

Han Hui waited for a seat and shouted, imitating others: "Boss, give me two bowls of plain noodles."

The boss saw that she was alone and said with a smile: "Young man, you can't finish all the food you ordered. One portion is enough."

Han Hui thought the boss was quite nice and said with a smile, "Uncle, I have a big appetite and can finish it all."

Soon the plain noodles were served, topped with a fried egg. Han Hui took a bite and found the soup clear and flavorful, very delicious. No wonder there were so many people.

When the boss saw that she had finished two large bowls of noodles, he was secretly amazed. This child has a really big appetite.

After eating, Han Hui asked the boss about the escort agency and then went there.

The escort agency's job is to protect the safety of their clients and transport valuables. They often travel this route through the provincial capital. Han Hui went there, negotiated the price, and the deal was settled.

After paying the deposit and making an appointment with the escort to meet them at the hotel at 5:30 the next morning, Han Hui left.

Everything was going smoothly for her, but Fengxian County, because of her, had nearly dug up the entire city. They had discovered secret rooms and compartments in many houses, including the secret passage in the Black Tiger's backyard woodshed. While the contents had been moved and the people had escaped, others weren't so lucky. The prisons of the Fengxian WZF and security forces were overcrowded.

Then, a rumor spread among the people that the mountain god, in order to punish the cruel and cold-blooded Japanese invaders, took away their food and ammunition and gave them to the anti-Japanese guerrillas. The people believed this rumor and it spread more and more. By the time the Japanese invaders found out and wanted to stop it, it was too late.

Some members of the security team were alarmed by this rumor. One member mustered up the courage to ask, "Captain, are you really saying that the mountain gods are sending food and weapons to the guerrillas?"

Tao Benshu cursed with a dark face, "What mountain god? If you dare to spread such nonsense again, I will beat you."

The team member said, "Captain, nearly a million kilograms of grain and tens of thousands of kilograms of ammunition in the warehouse disappeared overnight. Captain, is there anyone else who can do this except a god?"

Tao Benshu severely reprimanded the team member and ordered the rest of the security team not to discuss the matter. However, the rumor had indeed frightened him, and he had become more restrained in his actions, no longer daring to be as ruthless as Chen Zhong. Not only him, but most of the security team shared his sentiments.

(End of this chapter)