Absolutely serious Xingtie, I awakened the other world system?

　[Brother Qiong, come quickly! Our company's people have found out where they committed the crime, although it may only be one of them...]

　[I will send you the address in a moment. When you wake up, reply to me and we will go there to collect evidence immediately! ]

　[Although I can report it directly to the Tianbo Division, I don't trust these Xianzhou grandsons now. Who knows if they are in collusion. ]

　[Brother Qiong, when will you wake up? ]

　……

　Bai Qiong quickly glanced through the long string of messages sent by Scott, ignoring the detail that his address to him changed from "Mr. Bai Qiong" to "Brother Qiong".

　“Is there a channel so soon?”

　There was some surprise in Bai Qiong's eyes, but more of it was vigilance.

　In addition, there were several messages sent by Su Chang, which probably said that she had also found some information and had found Lord Yukong, who went to investigate with her.

　She now deeply regrets having rashly spoken for the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce, so she must get to the bottom of the secrets behind the Chamber of Commerce!

　If the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce really did something shady, she would never let them off!

　Bai Qiong asked Yukong in private chat, why didn't the novel group Liu Si directly ask the God's Strategy Palace to send a team of cloud cavalry to investigate the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce.

　Yukong said that the trade affairs of the "June 4th" and "June 5th" Chamber of Commerce were originally under the jurisdiction of their Tianbo Division. Without substantial evidence, there was no way to bypass the chain of command and let the Yunqi Army intervene.

　There is no other way. It seems that I can only find evidence myself.

　Bai Qiong first sent a reply to Scott saying "Let's set off now and meet up at the coordinates you gave", and then he immediately got up and put on his clothes.

　Following the location provided by Scott, Bai Qiong searched all the way and found Scott at the Jinren Lane Market.

　Scott had been waiting for a long time, and it seemed that he was preparing for today's unannounced visit. He even put on a brand new Tang suit and a pair of more expensive sunglasses, and dressed up like a gentleman.

　"The crime scene you mentioned, isn't this the one?"

　Bai Qiong took a look around the market and found that although the flow of people was not large, there were still about a hundred people there. He asked Scott with a suspicious look on his face.

　"Of course not! This is a place that only sells snacks. How could that be possible? Brother Qiong, please come with me. These bastards are hiding very well. You can't get in without some special connections."

　Scott bent over, rubbed his hands, and led the way for Bai Qiong with a smile.

　Finally, the two stopped in front of the door of "Du's Tea House".

　The air of the antique teahouse was filled with a faint scent of tea, which was out of tune with the hustle and bustle of other places in Jinren Lane. A string of wind chimes hung at the door, and as Bai Qiong pushed the door, it made a crisp sound.

　"My dear guests, what kind of tea would you like to order?"

　A middle-aged man with a fair complexion and a long gown came up and asked with a smile. He was the owner of the teahouse, Boss Du.

　Bai Qiong was deeply impressed by this NPC. After all, he kept saying that he was selling tea, but the tea often contained strong ingredients that could make people intoxicated, and it was obvious that it was not real tea.

　In this gradually collapsing other world, what will become of him?

　Scott walked forward and said in a low voice, "Boss, we want to import new tea, the best kind."

　Upon hearing this, Boss Du's smile froze slightly, and a barely perceptible panic flashed in his eyes.

　He looked Bai Qiong and Scott up and down, as if confirming something.

　"You two... wait a moment."

　After Boss Du finished speaking, he turned and went into the inner hall.

　Bai Qiong was slightly stunned when he heard what Scott said.

　There is obviously something wrong with Du Yu's reaction.

　Imported new tea? Is this a code word?

　and many more!

　It seems that in my previous life, some illegal profit-making places also used drinking tea as a code word... ?

　A moment later, Boss Du reappeared, the smile on his face had returned to normal, though he was a little more cautious.

　"You two, please come this way."

　He led Bai Qiong and Scott through the back hall of the tea house, turned around and around, and finally came to a shop deep in Jinren Lane.

　On the shop's signboard, three large gold-plated characters were written: "Xiuchunlou".

　Those coming in and out of the door were all adult men, each of them walking in a hurry with a nervous look on their faces. Some of them even looked back from time to time, as if they were afraid of being discovered.

　I just don’t know why, after they went in, they came out again after a while…

　"This……"

　Bai Qiong frowned, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

　This Xiuchunlou doesn't look like a proper embroidery workshop at all.

　The actions of these people are clearly...

　I was an honest otaku in my previous life, so naturally I had never been to these places.

　Going to such a place is not in line with Bai Qiong's consistent style as a partner of justice.

　I wonder what it’s like inside an embroidery workshop?

　However, even when facing a completely unfamiliar environment, Bai Qiong could not show any sense of unfamiliarity.

　After all, I am conducting a secret investigation now and I must not reveal my tracks.

　So Bai Qiong tried hard to calm himself down and kept a calm look on his face.

　"Oh, I say, Brother Qiong, don't be nervous. I, Scott, have been traveling to various planets over the years, and I am used to this kind of thing. Of course, I am not interested in this kind of thing. At most, it can only be regarded as a business entertainment."

　In contrast, Scott looked as if he had expected it.

　He held his head high, put his hands behind his back, and strolled leisurely, like a real guest who came here to consume.

　"In this regard, you, as a senior commissioner, are more skilled. I am not willing to do this because it is not clean after all."

　Bai Qiong sighed softly.

　Just as Bai Qiong and Scott were about to go in and find out what was going on, a bright voice suddenly rang out.

　"You two, please come in."

　Bai Qiong and Scott looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman wearing a Chamber of Commerce uniform and gold-rimmed glasses walking out. She was standing at the door of Xiuchun Tower, looking at them with a smile.

　"Mingxi?!"

　Bai Qiong and Scott exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with surprise and astonishment.

Chapter 47: Embroidery Girl

　Although I had long guessed that the Jinren Lane Chamber of Commerce and the Xiuchun Tower had some unspeakable secrets.

　But the moment Ming Xizhen appeared, Bai Qiong and Scott were still caught off guard.

　Mingxi smiled slightly and made a "please" gesture: "You two, don't stand at the door, come in and talk."

　Bai Qiong and Scott looked at each other, suppressed their doubts, and walked into Xiuchun Tower.

　The interior of Xiuchun Tower is elegantly decorated, and the air is filled with the faint scent of cosmetics.

　Several women in plain dresses were sitting in front of embroidery frames, embroidering various exquisite patterns with flying needles.

　Judging from their appearance, there are both native people from Xianzhou and foreigners.

　Mingxi led Baiqiong and Scott to a teahouse and motioned for them to sit down.

　"You two, try this tea. It's specially made by our Xiuchunlou." Mingxi personally poured tea for the two of them with elegant movements.

　Bai Qiong picked up the teacup and took a sip, but had no intention of tasting the tea.

　His eyes always wandered over the embroiderers.

　"Secretary Mingxi, is this really an embroidery workshop?" Bai Qiong finally couldn't help asking.

　Mingxi smiled slightly, and said, "Of course. Our Jinrenxiang Chamber of Commerce has always been committed to protecting and passing on traditional culture. These embroidery skills should have disappeared with the changes of the times, but it was the Chamber of Commerce that gave them new life."

　She pointed at the embroiderers and continued, "These embroiderers are either locals of Xianzhou or invited from various planets in the universe. They have inherited the embroidery culture of Jinren Lane, and their skills are all unique."

　At this moment, Bai Qiong noticed that one of the embroiderers had an evasive look on her face and was looking at him with a hint of timidity in her eyes.

　Her fingers were still wrapped in gauze, with faint traces of blood and bruises visible.

　"What's wrong with her hand?" Bai Qiong pointed at the embroiderer and asked.

　Mingxi looked in the direction of Baiqiong's finger, a trace of unnaturalness flashed across her face, but she soon returned to her smile: "Oh, you mean her, she was accidentally injured when she was getting an acupuncture needle."

　"Accidentally?" Bai Qiong obviously didn't believe this explanation.

　"Mr. Bai Qiong, you worry too much."

　Mingxi's tone was gentle, but with a hint of unquestionableness, "We in Xiuchunlou treat the embroiderers like family members. How could we let them get hurt?"

　Scott, who was standing by, also noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere.

　Although he was usually arrogant and domineering, he remained silent at this moment and just watched the development of the situation quietly.

　Bai Qiong wanted to ask something else, but Ming Xi spoke first: "Since you two are here, why don't you take a look at our embroidery works?"

　As she spoke, she stood up and took Bai Qiong and Scott to tour the Xiuchun Tower.

　The walls are covered with all kinds of embroidery works, landscapes, flowers and birds, figures...

　Lifelike and exquisite.

　Mingxi introduced the origins and meanings of these works as he walked, in a tactful and graceful manner.

　I have to say that Mingxi is capable in business, but unfortunately...

　In this world line, she is no longer on the right path.

　Bai Qiong had no interest in appreciating these things; his eyes were always on the embroiderers.

　He discovered that although these embroiderers were concentrating on embroidering, their eyes were somewhat empty, as if they had lost their souls.

　There is definitely something wrong with this Xiuchun Tower!

　"Ms. Mingxi, I would like to talk to this embroiderer alone, is that okay?"

　Bai Qiong suddenly stopped and pointed at the embroiderer he had seen in the box before.

　Mingxi's expression finally changed.

　She narrowed her eyes slightly, looked at Bai Qiong, and her tone became cold: "Mr. Bai Qiong, what do you mean?"

　"It's nothing, I just want to know about her work situation." Bai Qiong said lightly.

　"I'm afraid that won't work."

　Mingxi refused directly, "We have a rule in Xiuchunlou that outsiders are not allowed to have private contact with the embroiderers.

　"I just want to talk to her and have her make an embroidery just for me, is that not okay?"

　Bai Qiong asked tentatively, "Is there something wrong with your embroidery workshop? For example... these embroideries are all woven by machines, not by hands?"

　"Of course not, this is the rule. Mr. Bai Qiong, do you not trust us at Xiuchunlou?"

　There was already a hint of hostility in Mingxi's eyes.

　Bai Qiong looked Mingxi straight in the eye without flinching, and said firmly: "Ms. Mingxi, I am just raising reasonable questions as a consumer."

　Mingxi's tone was full of professional indifference: "Doubt? There is nothing to doubt. Xiuchunlou is a regular embroidery workshop. We are committed to inheriting and promoting traditional culture. All embroidery is hand-woven by the embroiderers."

　She paused, and said in a more serious tone, "If you have any misunderstandings about us, or if you are dissatisfied with anything, you can complain to the Chamber of Commerce, and we will handle it according to the rules and regulations."

　Bai Qiong frowned slightly. He knew that if the stalemate continued, there would be no result.

　Mingxi was obviously fully prepared, and it was almost impossible to get the truth out of her.

　"Okay, since Miss Mingxi said so, I won't bother you anymore." Bai Qiong said, turning around and winking at Scott.

　Although Scott was somewhat unwilling, he also understood that now was not the time to confront the local Chamber of Commerce head-on, so he could only glare at Mingxi fiercely and followed Bai Qiong out of the teahouse.

　The two walked out of the teahouse and passed by the embroiderers who were concentrating on their embroidery. Bai Qiong felt a little heavy.

　The truth of the matter seemed to be about to come out, but for the time being there was no evidence that could directly prove that there was something wrong with the embroidery workshop.