But what is so special about this jade pendant? How can it attract so much interest? Even now... something is off!

Lauren’s eyes suddenly narrowed, as if someone had inquired about this jade pendant not long ago.

Because it was just a jade pendant, and had already been auctioned off, he hadn’t given it much thought at the time.

Su Ran noticed Lauren’s reaction immediately, "What did you just remember?!"

"Not long ago, someone asked me about this jade pendant too," he replied.

"When?"

"About..." Lauren thought for a moment, "three to four months ago."

Three to four months ago?

Wasn’t that right around the time she retrieved her mother’s belongings?

"Who was the person who asked you?" Su Ran’s gaze turned sharp.

Lauren furrowed his brow, "That person was wearing sunglasses, a mask, and a voice changer. He was a man from Hua Country."

Su Ran placed her hand on the armrest, her eyes lowered, and the mask on her face made it even harder to discern the emotions in her eyes.

She asked:

"When was that jade pendant sent to the underground auction?"

"A year ago."

Hearing this, Su Ran’s mind raced as she thought back to what might have happened in the slums a year ago.

But after going over it, she couldn’t recall any major events.

She remained silent for a long time, then finally smiled, "Okay, I understand."

After finishing her business, Su Ran did not plan to stay for long. She stood up from her seat, and seeing this, Lauren quickly got up as well, respectfully escorting her out of the office.

Just as he finally felt he could breathe a sigh of relief, Su Ran, who had taken a few steps away, suddenly turned around, and the breath he had let out was caught again.

Lauren looked at Su Ran warily and then heard her say with a smile:

"Remember, fifty percent, don’t forget to deposit it into RSIS’s account."

Lauren: "..."

Ugh, why does he feel unusually prone to headaches today?

Could he be getting sick?

Behind him, a subordinate watched Su Ran and the others leave and asked, "Boss, why would the person from RSIS ask you specifically about a jade pendant? What’s special about that jade pendant?"

Lauren gave him a bland glance, "Don’t ask about things you shouldn’t. We just need to do our job."

Curiosity killed the cat.

The less you know about those big shots’ affairs, the better. The more you know, the more dangerous it is.

"Understood."

–

Meanwhile.

On the way back.

Dark 3 also asked the same question, "Sister Ran, did you specifically go to the auction house today to ask about that jade pendant?"

"Yes," Su Ran replied blandly.

"Whose jade pendant is it? Does it hold special meaning to be worth you making a special trip?"

Su Ran smiled at him, "Your grandmother’s."

Dark 3 looked bewildered, "My grandmother passed away many years ago. Could it be that my grandfather had a mistress outside?"

Su Ran: "..."

"And why are so many people interested in my grandmother’s things? It’s just a jade pendant. What use does it have in this day and age?"

Su Ran smiled and looked out the window with eyes full of meaning.

Yes, what use does it have?

It’s not like we’re in ancient times when it could be used as a token or a military talisman, commanding armies and ruling the world at the wave of a hand.

Yet this seemingly useless jade pendant is coveted by so many people.

So, is this jade pendant really her mother’s? Or is it something someone gave to her?

Is her mother’s accident related to this jade pendant?

What significance does this jade pendant hold?

Who bought the other half of the pendant at auction? Does he know this half was in her mother’s possession?

Why were the pair of jade pendants separated? What on earth happened in the slums a year ago?

Su Ran had too many unanswered questions.

"Dark 3." Su Ran slightly narrowed her eyes, her eyes glimmering.

"Sister Ran?"

"Tell Dark 4 to contact the slums. I want to know everything that happened there a year ago, big and small events."

Dark 3: "..."

Is their Sister Ran planning to stir up the slums after dealing with the underground auction house?

The slums aren’t as harmonious as the underground auction house; one wrong move and it could be deadly.

"What if they refuse to give the information?"

"Refuse?" Su Ran paused slightly, then continued, "Then send An Yi to negotiate."

Dark 3 immediately let out a sigh of relief, "Okay."

Thankfully, Sister Ran didn’t suggest storming in directly.