My Left Eye Can See Through Everything - Chapter 80 - The Report

Zhou Yang was wandering around, constantly searching for his favorite foods to eat. Upon spotting particularly good fruits, he discreetly took some and placed them into the Ruyi Ding. These items would make a nice gift for Fang Jie tomorrow.

At that moment, Zhou Yang spotted a familiar face-Jia Haoren! Seeing this person left Zhou Yang stunned; this guy was a typical Tomb Raider, coupled with being a cultural relics dealer. Considering today’s events, everything seemed interconnected.

Previously, Huang Jicheng had mentioned that Zhu Xuehua recently acquired quite a few good items, making this Exchange Conference far more exciting than usual. The mention of acquiring good items likely had something to do with Jia Haoren.

Thinking about this, Zhou Yang felt cold sweat forming on his forehead. Engaging in deceitful activities wasn’t entirely off the table, but it depended on the situation and the people involved. For instance, swindling Yu Jinlong out of over ten million yuan didn’t weigh on Zhou Yang’s conscience at all. However, he would never partake in such activities as the ones unfolding tonight, which is why he handed over the imperial pardon certificate.

His career was just beginning, and he needed to tread carefully, ensuring every step was cautious. Starting off on the wrong path would make it difficult to correct later. Zhou Yang preferred to be cautious, even if it meant progressing slowly, to avoid making mistakes.

Otherwise, if he had bought those antiques, flipping them casually could have easily earned him millions. But Zhou Yang refrained from doing so, as he didn’t want to ruin his future. There were many ways to make money, without resorting to illegal activities.

Clearly, a significant portion of the antiques being traded tonight were likely provided by Jia Haoren. This was a fencing gathering, not a legitimate antique Exchange Conference.

With this realization, Zhou Yang found Huang Jicheng and Tian Peng, signaling them to join him in a corner. Zhou Yang briefly explained his discoveries from today and recounted the events from the other day, primarily addressing Huang Jicheng since Tian Peng was involved.

“Zhou Yang, are you sure?”

Zhou Yang nodded solemnly:

“Old Huang, Mr. Tian, I wouldn’t joke about such matters!”

“You mentioned Zhu Xuehua acquired quite a few good items, and with Jia Haoren involved, there’s undoubtedly a connection.”

“This matter could be significant; getting entangled would be extremely troublesome.”

“What was supposed to be a private gathering could turn into a fencing hub if these antiques are indeed problematic.”

“A private gathering and a fencing hub are entirely different; purchasing any illicit items could lead to detention, investigation, fines, etc.”

As Zhou Yang spoke, cold sweat appeared on Huang Jicheng and Tian Peng’s foreheads. They were both prominent figures, and frankly, detention and fines didn’t bother them. They hadn’t committed any major offenses, and with their connections, they could be out by the next day.

But the real issue was the disgrace!

“Zhou Yang, what do you suggest? Should we call the police?”

Zhou Yang was hesitant to directly suggest calling the police, but Tian Peng brought up the topic.

“Mr. Tian, it’s not appropriate for us to call the police. Here’s what I think.”

“We shouldn’t alert them; let’s proceed as usual. As long as we don’t buy or trade, even if the police arrive, they won’t be able to do anything to us.”

“At most, they’ll take our statements and inquire about the situation, which is fine.”

“As for calling the police, it’s not suitable for me to do so. If it turns out we were behind it, we won’t be able to mingle in this circle anymore.”

“You never know if they have insiders at the police station, so I plan to call my master…”

Upon hearing Zhou Yang mention calling Guan Chengru, Tian Peng and Huang Jicheng’s eyes lit up. Guan Chengru reporting the matter was entirely different from them doing so. One was a report, while the other involved evidence of illegal cultural relics trading, requiring police cooperation.

This elevated the situation significantly, removing suspicion from them. Moreover, they would be considered whistleblowers, potentially receiving commendation, or at least avoiding too much involvement.

After the three discussed, Huang Jicheng and Tian Peng continued mingling. Zhou Yang quietly slipped out, found a secluded spot, and quickly called Guan Chengru.

The call connected swiftly, and Zhou Yang briefly explained the events from the other day and today’s discoveries. Knowing Guan Chengru’s character, he became serious upon hearing the matter.

“Zhou Yang, stay put and don’t act rashly; leave the rest to me.”

“Remember, just cooperate when necessary and avoid exposing yourself.”

Guan Chengru’s words reassured Zhou Yang, as his biggest fear was being exposed. If he were exposed, he wouldn’t be able to mingle in this circle again.

After hanging up, Zhou Yang casually returned inside, found Tian Peng and Huang Jicheng, and conveyed a message. He then resumed eating and drinking with ease.

Meanwhile, Guan Chengru, after hanging up, immediately called the local police station’s Chief. Chief Pang Donglai had been troubled recently due to a group of Tomb Raiders in the area, carrying a batch of cultural relics. These relics were precious, and orders from above demanded their capture and the recovery of stolen items within a month.

Half a month had passed with minimal progress, often missing crucial moments due to leaks or other reasons. He suspected internal issues within his team. After another fruitless day, just as he returned home, his phone rang-it was Guan Chengru calling.

Seeing the number, Pang Donglai felt a headache, primarily because the case involved antiques. In Jinling, anything related to antiques and culture required Guan Chengru’s expertise, as he was the professional in the field.

Back at the banquet, it was now 8 PM, and everyone had arrived. The banquet officially began, though it was merely a facade, with the auction Exchange Conference being the main event. Here, participants could exchange their items and money.

Not planning to buy anything, Zhou Yang and his companions feigned interest, took a brief stroll, and returned.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please quiet down!”

“I’m delighted to invite you to my antique Exchange Conference banquet.”

“There are many old friends and new ones here, and while we exchange, let’s not forget today’s theme.”

“Since I initiated this year’s antique Exchange Conference, let me start things off.”

After Zhu Xuehua spoke, he placed an item on the table, instantly capturing everyone’s attention, including Zhou Yang’s!