pappabearbooks Chapter 861: Investigation
Chapter 861: Investigation
A few years ago, Zheng Xueming went to France for a while and learned something.
It is not a paradise over there. Compared with China, thieves there are more rampant. If they are discovered, they will directly rob. The public security situation is worse than in the capital.
He believed that if the theft failed there, the nobles would definitely take advantage of the homeless people on the street and leave their lives in a foreign country.
China has also sent diplomatic missions to buy back cultural relics at high prices, but they were ruthlessly rejected. They also said that they should not let the feelings of family and country override art.
Zheng Xueming was worried about Lin Ran's safety, but he also understood that Lin Ran would make such a decision because he must have his own plans.
In contrast, he only focused on domestic business and lost to his little brother in terms of ambition.
Zheng Xueming didn't know where to start, so he just said: "Brother Lin, you are doing great things. As long as Zheng can help, it doesn't matter."
"Yeah." Lin Ran felt a little embarrassed when he saw Zheng Xueming being so serious, so he explained his purpose: "Who is Boss Ma?"
Zheng Xueming seemed to have known that Lin Ran would investigate Ma Lin, so he took out a piece of information and handed it to him. This was written by him last night. After all, there might be mistakes in the temporary answers. It was also Zheng Xueming's fault to be prepared in advance. behavior style.
Ma Lin is the owner of Qilin Pawn Shop, but he is not a native of the capital, but migrated from Zhejiang.
The pawn shop was established in 1975. In just six years, it became the largest pawn shop in Beijing.
Unlike pawn shops in the past, the interest rates at pawn shops were very low. Ma Lin purchased cultural relics entirely through pawn shops and didn't care how much profit he made.
But precisely because he was able to understand this, he left a good reputation in the industry and received an endless stream of customers, allowing him to secure his position as the leader in this industry.
There is no problem from the information. Could it be that he is overthinking?
Lin Ran frowned and asked, "Brother Zheng, does he have a good personal relationship with Gray?"
Zheng Xueming immediately shook his head and denied: "No, Ma Lin actually has a normal relationship with the people in our Treasure Appraisal Association, but sometimes he speaks very meanly, and we are used to it."
Thinking of how he made things difficult for Zheng Xueming that day, Lin Ran thought there was something going on between them.
Lin Ran put the information away and said, "Thank you, Brother Zheng, but I think there must be something wrong behind Ma Lin."
At this time, Yang Jianlong, who had been silent all the time, suddenly suggested: "Why don't we just ask Uncle Ge directly?"
"He will definitely not tell." Lin Ran smiled, "He will agree to Ma Lin's request for two reasons. The first is that Ma Lin promised to pay him a large amount of compensation..."
"That's not possible. Gray has participated in many major projects in the city and has countless private wealth, unless Ma Lin is willing to give him the pawn shop." Zheng Xueming directly denied, "And if it is a transaction, he will definitely not Would act so frustrated.”
"That's right." Lin Ran smiled bitterly, "The second option is that Ma Lin has a handle on Gray. Do you think Gray will tell us the matter in this case?"
"That's right." Yang Jianlong thought he had thought of a good idea, but suddenly he became frustrated again.
However, Lin Ran encouraged him: "Yes, at least Jianlong can use his brain now."
Yang Jianlong didn't know whether this was a compliment or a joke, but he just smiled awkwardly.
Lin Ran was sure that there was something wrong with Ma Lin and he must be hiding something from the people around him.
Therefore, we can only use other means to find out his details.
The museum, the Special Investigation Bureau, and Yuan Jiahao, he believed that these three channels would definitely be able to find clues about him.
Lin Ran stood up and said goodbye, planning to go to the museum to investigate first.
The reason why he was so concerned was because he felt that Ma Lin's goal was definitely not just rapping pottery figurines.
But Lin Ran left Zheng Xueming's house and did not drive away directly.
Instead, he walked towards the interior of Wangjing City.
Yuan Qianyun's family went on a trip, why haven't they come back yet?
He stood at the door of Yuan Qianyun's house and asked the worker who was cleaning the yard about the whereabouts of the owner.
Because Lin Ran had been a guest at home several times, the worker also knew his identity, so he replied: "The owner's family has gone on a trip, but he hasn't come back yet."
Traveling for half a month?Is it a trip abroad?
Moreover, Yuan Qianyun didn't even call him, something felt wrong.
But Yuan Jiahao is not an ordinary person, so he should be fine.
Lin Ran patted his head to stop himself from thinking.
When he turned around and was about to leave, he heard a pleasant female voice coming from behind.
"Mr. Lin?"
Lin Ran's heart tightened. This voice, this place...
Who else could it be if it wasn't Gu Nuan?
He turned around awkwardly and said with a smile: "Miss Gu, long time no see."
Gu Nuan quickly came to Lin Ran, smiled and took his hand and said, "Mr. Lin, are you here to see me today?"
"No, I'm just visiting Brother Zheng. I stopped by to see...Yuan Qianyun." Lin Ran thought to himself that it would be better to explain some things clearly.
Gu Nuan didn't care. He looked at Yuan Qianyun's house and said, "It's strange to say that Uncle Yuan's company has some problems right now. He's not at home. Does it take him half a month to go to Sichuan? It doesn't suit him. Style.”
"Sichuan?"
"That's right, Qianyun didn't tell you? Qianxi, Qianyun's sister, her boyfriend came to Sichuan to start a business. I originally planned to go to see my family and have fun this time, but I didn't expect it to take so long. "Gu Nuan seems to be very close to the Yuan family. She knows this kind of thing so well.
Lin Ran suddenly grabbed Gu Nuan's hand and asked eagerly: "Miss Gu, what is her boyfriend's name?"
Although we met once at the banquet.
"It seems his name is Song Qiang, and he runs a nightclub." Gu Nuan thought for a moment and replied, then smiled slightly, "But I don't know much about him. If you want to check information, ask my grandfather."
"what?"
"My grandfather still has a lot of connections. It's not difficult to find someone in the capital." Gu Nuan couldn't help but said, pulling Lin Ran home.
Lin Ran was a little worried and no longer worried about embarrassment. He followed Gu Nuan and just pulled his hand away and said, "Miss Gu, this is not good."
For some reason, Gu Nuan found it very interesting to tease the little boy in front of her, so she acted like this on purpose.
Since Lin Ran objected, she let go of Lin Ran's hand and led him to her house.
Shouted to the yard: "Grandpa, look who I brought here?"
Today is Sunday. Gu Wu has finished the meeting and is watering the flowers in the yard.
Hearing his granddaughter's call, he raised his head.
Then, when I saw my granddaughter holding Lin Ran's hand and standing at the door of the house, I couldn't help but adjust my reading glasses, wondering if I had seen it wrong.
This wild girl actually brings a boy home?