Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 623 - 415: The Gold Mine Mountain (Double-Length) (Part 2)
Qi Yun nodded, he wasn’t skilled in these matters, so he left them to the professionals.
If someone from the Gwen Clan’s team sent to Shambala could come out alive, it would be ideal. Just catching one person and questioning them would reveal what it’s all about.
After ending the call with Ignacio, he promptly got in touch with Brother Quan to inquire about the situation over there.
"We’ve been on alert around the cave entrance and, so far, no one’s come out."
"Judging by the traces at the scene, I estimate the chances of that group surviving are very slim..."
After hearing this, Qi Yun couldn’t quite define his feelings; he felt somewhat relieved yet complex.
Relieved that Brother Quan and his group had safely retreated without any casualties like that team.
But complex because this meant he might find it difficult to uncover the secrets inside...
Send someone in for another exploration?
If he doesn’t want news of Shambala to leak, he would have to send people he absolutely trusts.
Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to do it, knowing the enormous danger inside and sending Chen Wei and others to their deaths.
Because these people had provided him much help, protected him and his family’s safety, even saving his life.
The relationship between them wasn’t just a simple employment.
"Keep watching for two more days. If there’s still no movement, I reckon those backing them will make a move."
"Understood."
...
After dealing with the matter here, Qi Yun started attending to the bottled water company.
Accompanied by Shao Yuewen, he met with several key figures from related sectors. Processes that might take several months were directly fast-tracked, with a specialist coming to the company to assist, and they promised completion within three days.
These people weren’t just favoring Shao Yuewen; it was more about Qi Yun’s changed status, as astute people wanted to connect with him.
That night, Mr. Wei Zhe from Bao Dao called Qi Yun, informing him that he’d already contacted Zhang Wei from Evergreen Shipping, who expressed willingness to meet.
Yet, Qi Yun was occupied with various tasks the past couple of days and had no time to visit Bao Dao, thus postponing the meeting to next week.
After midnight, Qi Yun stood on the balcony smoking, once again receiving new intelligence.
[Current intel points: 24]
[Today’s Intel 1 (Green): Half an hour ago, a landowner from Alaska lost heavily at the Good Luck Come in Australia and intended to mortgage a 45,000-acre gold mine north of Fairbanks, Alaska to the Gambling House, priced at 20 million USD;
The Gambling House has yet to agree, searching for someone to appraise the land’s value.
Near the southwestern corner of this land, a hill contains a large amount of unmined gold, totaling over 3 tons]
3...3 tons of gold!
Qi Yun rubbed his eyes, feeling somewhat incredulous.
This figure seems exaggerated...
However, Alaska is rumored to have abundant gold reserves, so 3 tons might not be that astonishing.
At the current gold price, one ton is worth nearly 900 million, meaning 3 tons would be 2.7 billion.
Even if the mined gold’s purity is insufficient, refining it should at least fetch 2 billion.
Yet the other party only mortgaged it for 20 million USD; buying it would mean a huge profit.
But remembering the Americans once bought this treasure land of over one million square kilometers from Russia for merely 7.2 million—that was the real deal.
Qi Yun dared not delay, fearing that this guy might sell the land, promptly contacting Brother Hui from Hong Kong Island.
He doesn’t know anyone in Australia; the closest person is Brother Hui there.
"Brother Hui, can you help me with something..."
"Yes, at Good Luck Come, that guy just lost a lot; have someone inquire about it, and you should find out."
"Okay, make sure you buy that land for me."
On the other end of the line, Brother Hui readily responded, patting his chest: "Don’t worry, Brother Qi, I’ll take a helicopter there now to settle this matter for you personally!"
"Alright, thanks a lot, Brother Hui. I’ll visit Hong Kong Island in a few days to thank you properly."
"Hey, there’s no need to be so formal among us. I’ll get it done for you right away."
After concluding the call, Qi Yun let out a sigh of relief; from Hong Kong Island to Australia isn’t far, and he should make it in time.
[Today’s Intel 2 (Red): Three days ago, Ding Sanshi met with some big shot in Beijing, pleading for action against you. They’ve already reached a mutual agreement]
Ding Sanshi!
So it was this guy pulling strings in the background.
When Ji Kai left yesterday, he mentioned someone would target him; it’s likely because of this.
[Today’s Intel 3 (Red): Meng Sisi (Wei Yong’s sister-in-law) recently got out from detox center, and under the temptation of a supplier, she relapsed into drug use]
F***...
Qi Yun frowned and cursed, an inexplicable anger rising, a bit disappointed.
Being such a good girl, why must she indulge in this kind of thing? Truly puzzling...
Yet, he soon calmed down.
Previously, Wei Yong asked him to check on Meng Sisi at the detox center, but he was too busy and later forgot.
Although Meng Sisi ended up like this, somewhat bringing it upon herself, it’s not exactly what Qi Yun wanted.
He pressed his cigarette butt into an ashtray and went downstairs.
Outside in the business car, Eagle and Xiao Wu were on guard.
Since the night Qi Yun nearly got hit by a truck, at least two people are on duty even at night.
Qi Yun opened the car door and slumped inside, asking Eagle: "I had you watch that grain and oil store last time, what came out of that?"
Eagle turned back and replied, "After watching for a few days, it’s confirmed; the place is just a distribution center."
"Every day, different people disguise as customers to buy goods, hiding the stuff in real flour, making it hard to detect even if checked."
"There’s not just one such grain and oil store. Tracking their delivery trucks, I figured out several points."
Qi Yun nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and instructed: "I’ll give you a task; accompany me tomorrow to see someone who’s gotten into this stuff, and find the person selling to her."
"Okay."
After giving instructions, Qi Yun didn’t rush inside, casually chatting with Xiao Wu, waiting for news from Brother Hui.
A bit over an hour later, the phone rang.
Qi Yun glanced at the screen, connected the call, and held it to his ear.
"Brother Qi, there’s been a complication." Brother Hui’s voice sounded somewhat unnatural over the phone.
Qi Yun’s heart skipped a beat: "What happened?"
"That land has already been mortgaged to the Gambling House; I arrived right after they signed the agreement."
"Already mortgaged? Can it be redeemed with money?" Qi Yun frowned, as the opportunity slipped through his fingers.
"It’s difficult." Brother Hui sighed helplessly, "The Gambling House owner is a foreigner with arrogance, won’t even see me..."
"And I’ve heard when inquiring about the land’s value, they’ve contacted an Alaskan mining company that’s interested in purchasing it."
Qi Yun’s expression darkened, unexpectedly someone got there first.
Given the situation, since communication with the Gambling House failed, he could only focus on the landowner.
"Wasn’t the land mortgaged to the Gambling House? Offer that landowner 20 million USD to redeem it, then give him an additional sum to sell it to us, would that work?"
Brother Hui replied, "It’s worth a try, but that guy’s on a roll, lost several hundreds more, not even talking to me."
"Then wait for him to finish losing."
Gamblers are like that; in their frenzy, they only see the chance to win back.
Moreover, Qi Yun knew he couldn’t rush things now; the more you show urgency, the more the other side will raise the price.
Offer him 50 million, and he’d dare ask for 100 million.
"Alright, leave it to me."
