Chapter 1151 - 1151: Confirming the Flow of Goods

The goods inspection lasted a full one and a half hours.

During this hour and a half, Du Feixiang instructed people to move tables, chairs, and stools outside. The three sat together, sipping tea and chatting, which was quite amusing.

During this time, Xiao Feng and Pan Jinlian tried various tactics to get information from the other party.

Of course, ultimately, neither succeeded.

However, through indirect probing and continuous mental verification, Xiao Feng was basically able to rule out the possibility that this batch of goods would eventually end up in the hands of the Du Family.

This somewhat eased his mind, as long as the Du Family wasn't deliberately trying to trick him, there was no need to go to extremes.

After all, because of Du Qingyue, he couldn't really act against the Du Family.

"President Pan, all five thousand Original Heart Pills have been inspected, not a single counterfeit among them," a man in a suit reported to Pan Jinlian.

Pan Jinlian nodded but looked at Xiao Feng: "President Xiao, whether you believe it or not, I've never doubted your credibility."

"Of course I believe you." Xiao Feng laughed: "Business should be based on mutual trust."

However, while saying this, he was internally cursing: "I trust your grandmother's mouth!"

"Since the goods are fine, let's proceed with the payment." Pan Jinlian waved his hand, and fifteen suit-clad men carrying safes immediately walked behind him, simultaneously opening the boxes.

Stacks of neatly arranged cash appeared in the boxes, causing Du Feixiang's eyes to widen slightly.

He couldn't remember how long it had been since he'd seen this much cash.

Xiao Feng sipped his tea and said, "Cash is too inconvenient; why not just make a transfer?"

"Of course we can." Pan Jinlian readily agreed, waved off his men, asked for the bank card number, and transferred the money.

After receiving the transfer, Xiao Feng sent a message to Lu Yao to confirm the money had indeed arrived. Then he smiled and stood up, saying, "Transaction complete, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

"Hold on!" Pan Jinlian stood up, hesitating, "President Xiao, there's something I'm curious about. I wonder if you could enlighten me."

"Feel free to ask. I will certainly speak my mind."

"Why do you only sell such a hot product like the Original Heart Pill in Jiangcheng?" Pan Jinlian asked earnestly: "Wouldn't recruiting some agents allow you to earn more money?"

Upon hearing this, Du Feixiang also perked up.

This question puzzled him as well, but he was embarrassed to ask.

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment before replying, "I'm a person without big ambitions, just looking to do business I can control.

Besides, it's just an Original Heart Pill.

Once someone cracks the formula someday, I'll be ready to switch trades."

After speaking, he turned and left, leaving Du Feixiang and Pan Jinlian looking at each other in confusion.

After a long pause, Pan Jinlian pushed a check towards Du Feixiang, bowing slightly: "Brother Du, thank you for facilitating this deal. I'll be sure to visit and thank you properly another day."

"You shouldn't have." Du Feixiang handed the check back, "Brother Pan, you're being too polite. With our relationship, there's no need for all this."

"Brother Du, please don't refuse, or I won't be able to trouble you in the future." Pan Jinlian waved his hand repeatedly as he left, instructing his men to load the Original Heart Pills onto the truck.

Not long after seeing off Pan Jinlian, as Du Feixiang was heading back, he heard a familiar voice behind him: "How much is written on the check?"

"Xiao Feng!" Du Feixiang turned around, stunned.

He truly didn't expect Xiao Feng could come back, nor did he expect Xiao Feng to know about him receiving the check.

However, since it was discovered, he had no choice.

Du Feixiang took the check from his pocket, handed it over: "Two million, Pan Jinlian insisted on giving it to me."

"Since it's given to you, keep it." Xiao Feng said flatly: "Does Pan Jinlian have close ties with people in Kyoto?"

His reason for returning was not to demand the invoice from Du Feixiang, but to clarify the final destination of the Original Heart Pills.

Although Pan Jinlian was the apparent buyer, Xiao Feng always felt the truth wasn't quite so; surely there was someone behind Pan Jinlian.

Du Feixiang was slightly stunned by this, thought for a while, then replied: "Although I'm not very familiar with him, I've never heard of him having any connections in Kyoto."

"What about Jiangcheng?" Xiao Feng continued to ask: "In Jiangcheng, who is he close with?"

"Pan Jinlian is known for being ambitious and unscrupulous in achieving his goals. You can tell from him changing his name to Pan Jinlian."

After a pause, Du Feixiang said: "As for who Pan Jinlian is close with, I honestly couldn't say.

However, there are rumors he's sworn brothers with Miao Youmin, but I wouldn't guarantee the truth of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly voice echoed: "It's true."

Xiao Feng and Du Feixiang looked simultaneously, seeing Du Qingyun walking with a swagger, using a cane at a leisurely pace.

Arriving close, Du Qingyun said: "If you calculate it, Bai Huanyu counts as having been kind to Pan Jinlian.

It was because of the events then that Pan Jinlian left Jiangcheng."

Xiao Feng nodded slowly. Although the old man hadn't specified what those events were, as long as Pan Jinlian was associated with Miao Youmin, then it indicated the final destination of the Original Heart Pills was very likely to end up in the Bai Family's hands.

The likelihood of Pan Jinlian being grateful was small, but it doesn't mean he couldn't be swayed by profit.

With a potential benefit, coupled with goodwill from the past, it's hardly surprising for him to act as the Bai Family's front.

"Xiao Feng, are you suspecting that the Du Family wants to interfere with your business?" Du Qingyun suddenly asked.

As they say, with old age comes cunning.

If Xiao Feng hadn't come back, Du Qingyun wouldn't overthink it, but Xiao Feng's return, coupled with questions about whom Pan Jinlian is close with, prompted him to think more deeply.

Du Feixiang also wasn't a fool, swiftly realizing the situation and hurriedly explained: "Xiao Feng, I have spoken nothing but the truth, truly it was Pan Jinlian who approached me and then..."

Xiao Feng shook his head, explaining: "I did suspect the Du Family, but during Pan Jinlian's goods inspection, that suspicion was dispelled.

My return was just to confirm to whom those goods would eventually fall."

Du Feixiang replayed the conversation in his mind and suddenly understood: "So you mean Pan Jinlian is acting on behalf of the Bai Family?"

"It's highly possible." Xiao Feng nodded in acknowledgment, then shifted his tone: "However, this idea probably didn't come from Bai Huanyu."

"Why?"

"To immediately ask for five thousand, the intention to resell is too apparent. If it were Bai Huanyu, he certainly wouldn't be so impulsive."

"But if it's not Bai Huanyu, who could it be?"

Xiao Feng smiled: "His illegitimate son, Bai Tieniu."