After briefly stating Chen Fan's requirements, Huangfu Lin, despite his anger, agreed to advance the funds.
Hanging up the phone, Bai Chengnan handed the pre-prepared check from his pocket to Chen Fan.
Looking at the billion-dollar check, Chen Fan's lips curved into a smile. "The Huangfu family is truly wealthy and powerful. As expected of a super clan, their generosity is immense. It seems my decision to cooperate with the Huangfu family was a very wise one."
Bai Chengnan smiled proudly, "Mr. Chen is indeed brilliant and mighty. Following the Huangfu family in the future, becoming the richest person in this region, is not impossible."
"Director Bai, please don't joke. Where would so many cultural relics come from? I'm afraid there won't be anything left to transport in a few months," Chen Fan waved his hand, seemingly not believing the cooperation would last long.
Bai Chengnan chuckled playfully, "That's not something Mr. Chen needs to worry about. I can guarantee that as long as Mr. Chen cooperates with us, you will earn money continuously."
"Oh? Is that so?" Chen Fan appeared somewhat surprised.
However, at this moment, Bai Chengnan glanced out the window and suddenly said, "Brother Xiong, please stop the car here."
"Director Bai isn't coming with us to the port?" Chen Fan asked in confusion.
"I have some matters to attend to. I'll go to the port after the goods have been transported," he said, already opening the car door and getting out.
"Alright, then I'll have Da Xiong book a hotel to prepare a welcome feast for Director Bai."
After a few brief pleasantries, Chen Fan had Da Xiong drive away.
Seeing Chen Fan's BMW drive off, Bai Chengnan waved at a minivan at the intersection. The minivan slowly stopped in front of Bai Chengnan.
After getting into the car, a man said excitedly, "Director Bai, you're finally here!"
"How is the situation?"
The man replied, "This morning, I asked someone to inquire. They said Mr. Feng was caught red-handed."
Bai Chengnan frowned slightly. "These fools! Didn't they know to be cautious before acting?!"
"Director Bai, why don't you talk to the higher-ups? See if they have a way to get Mr. Feng out," the man asked.
"Are you crazy? Don't you use your brain? Do you know how many people are watching this matter now? If some people find out this is related to the Huangfu family, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Seeing the man's disappointed expression, Bai Chengnan comforted him, "Of course, the higher-ups won't abandon Mr. Feng. After all, Mr. Feng has made many contributions to the family over the years. It's just that the situation is sensitive right now, you need to understand the seriousness of the matter."
"Yes!" The man finally saw a glimmer of hope.
"By the way, ask someone to tell Mr. Feng what he should and shouldn't say. He needs to be aware of the situation," Bai Chengnan instructed.
"Yes, Director Bai!" The man responded again.
At this moment, the vehicle slowly stopped in front of a dilapidated residential building.
Several trucks were also parked in the courtyard, waiting to transport goods.
"Director Bai, you really didn't need to come here yourself. We can handle the delivery of these goods," the man said, getting out of the car and standing beside Bai Chengnan.
Bai Chengnan glanced at the residential building in front of him. "Mr. Feng has been arrested, and this place is no longer safe. My main purpose for coming here today is to move all the items from here."
"Director Bai, you don't trust Mr. Feng?" the man asked in surprise.
"It's not about distrust, it's about acting cautiously. Do you know how much these items here are worth? If something goes wrong, neither you nor I can bear the responsibility."
"Yes, I will follow Director Bai's arrangements!" the man quickly nodded.
"Prepare to move the items," Bai Chengnan ordered.
The man heard this, opened the unit door, and beckoned, leading the group inside.
Bai Chengnan did not intend to go in. After all, the items stored inside were dug up from the ground, and the room always had an unpleasant smell.
However, in the next second.
The man suddenly rushed out of the unit door, his face filled with panic.
"What's wrong?" Bai Chengnan asked with a slight frown.
The man, trembling, pointed at the house behind him, "Di-Director Bai, i-i-inside."
"What's wrong inside?" Bai Chengnan sounded impatient.
"It's empty inside!" the man finally blurted out.
"What?! It's empty inside?!" Bai Chengnan's mind went blank, and he quickly rushed towards the unit door.
However, inside the opened room, apart from empty shelves, there was not even a strand of thread!
"What are you waiting for?! Open the door to the opposite unit!" Bai Chengnan roared at the man.
The man dared not delay and quickly took out his key, opening the security door opposite.
Pushing the door open, Bai Chengnan and the man were once again stunned.
Because the opposite unit, just like before, was completely empty.
"How, how is this possible?! It was fine yesterday morning, and I personally delivered a bronze artifact," the man's face was filled with disbelief, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
He had followed Feng Jilan for many years, and he knew what fate awaited him if the items here were lost!
Bai Chengnan regained his senses, his face now completely dark. He quickly went up the stairs to the second floor.
However, not only the second floor, but also the third, fourth, and even up to the sixth floor, were all the same – empty. Not a single item was found inside.
"Where are the items!" Bai Chengnan finally couldn't help it, grabbing the man by the collar and demanding.
The man was stunned, trembling all over, "I, I don't know."
"You don't know? You dare to tell me you don't know?! The only people who could enter this building with the key are you and Feng Jilan. Now that the items are gone, you tell me you don't know?!" Bai Chengnan glared, wishing he could strangle the man in front of him.
"Thump!"
The man's legs went weak, and he knelt directly on the ground.
"Director Bai, I, I really don't know, I really don't know anything. It was fine yesterday, and I personally delivered an item. I swear, I swear that if I've told a single lie, I will die a terrible death, struck by lightning!" The man was crying, raising his hands and swearing incessantly.
Bai Chengnan took a deep breath and pointed at the empty room, "Then tell me, where are the items?"
"I, I." The man looked around, unable to say a word.
The location and the key were known only to him and Feng Jilan. Now, even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't clear his name.
The man swallowed, his expression tense, "Could, could it be Mr. Feng? He, he was afraid the Huangfu family would abandon him, so, so he transferred the items here to another place first?"
"You mean, he knew he was going to be arrested? Or do you think someone who has been arrested has the ability to move all the items from here?!" Bai Chengnan questioned with wide eyes.