Evening, 10 pm.
Manager's office.
Ma Wentao looked at Dong Xuebing in admiration when he saw Dong Xuebing could identify the three antiques without stuttering. Dong Xuebing's appraisal was exactly the same as the experts in the antique shop. Ma Wentao was impressed by Dong Xuebing. The experts in the antique shop had to use equipment and at least two experts to appraise the antiques. Dong Xuebing did not even use a magnifying glass to identify the authenticity of the antiques. This is not something that can be achieved in a day or two. Not bad. Ma Wentao likes Dong Xuebing. He needs someone who understands antiques now.
But Ma Wentao is also puzzled. "How many years have you been in this industry?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I had come into contact with counterfeiting since young."
"If you are so experienced …" Ma Wentao frowned. "Why don't you go to an antique shop or get a job?" Dong Xuebing knew Ma Wentao was suspicious.
"To be honest with you, I am also not 100% sure about those three items. I had only learned how to make counterfeits from my relatives, and I can tell if the items are fake and if there are signs of counterfeiting. But if you give me an ordinary Yuan Dynasty porcelain, I will also not be able to tell if it is fake. That's why my knowledge is limited, and most antique shops do not want me. Also, the Police had raided our counterfeiting den, and a few of my relatives were arrested. I don't know if I am on the wanted list, and I don't dare to work in this trade."
This explanation is reasonable.
Ma Wentao nodded and laughed. "Alright. From today onwards, you will be following me."
Dong Xuebing is overjoyed. "Thank you, Manager Ma."
"Haha … just call me Brother Ma in the future." Ma Wentao is very kind to Dong Xuebing. "Don't tell anyone about what you saw today. I will bring you to see a few antiques in a few days, and you can check if there are any traces of counterfeiting. You don't need to do any chores these few days. I will get someone to bring your luggage up later, and you can stay in a single room on the top floor." The top floor is the third floor. The manager's office and many of the senior management of the spa center are staying here. This is the core area of the spa center.
"Thank you, Brother Ma."
Ma Wentao smiled. "Let me know if you need anything. You can also bring those ladies to your room at night. I will inform Xiao Liu later."
Dong Xuebing thanked him profusely.
After a while, Ma Wentao let Dong Xuebing leave.
After Xie Hao left, Ma Wentao stopped smiling and turned to a man in a suit beside him. "Go to the dormitory and check Xie Hao's luggage. Control his phone, computer, and communication devices. Also, keep an eye on him for the next two days. Don't let him make any calls or leave the bathhouse. Other than that, fulfill all his requests. Boss will need him in a few days."
"Yes!" The big man answered and quickly walked out of the house.
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On the other side, Dong Xuebing was brought to a single room at the end of the corridor.
Although it is a one-bedroom room, the interior is luxurious. Wooden floors, crystal chandeliers, and European furniture are all luxurious. Dong Xuebing looked around curiously and touched everything excitedly. In the end, he went into his bedroom and lay on his bed with his legs up in the air. The man who brought Dong Xuebing here looked at him and did not say anything. After a while, he turned and left.
Bang! The door closes.
Dong Xuebing's heart turns cold.
If it were someone else, he would be overjoyed by Manager Ma's hospitality. But Dong Xuebing did not have such thoughts. He asked someone to carry his bag, give him a room, and even arranged for him to stay on the top floor. Dong Xuebing knew that the phone beside the bed could only be used to make calls from the intercom and not the outside world. There might be surveillance cameras in this room as well. Dong Xuebing did not even need to test the phone, and he knew that the phone beside the bed could only be used to make calls. Dong Xuebing did not dare to show any emotions and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
This guy with the surname Ma was really cautious.
Dong Xuebing's appearance was too coincidental. He had just entered the bathhouse for a few days, and he had learned the identification techniques Manager Ma Wentao needs. But Dong Xuebing is not in a hurry. Before he comes into contact with the relics, he does not want to contact the police. Now, Dong Xuebing needs to gain Manager Ma's trust and wait for the right time.
After drying himself, Dong Xuebing walked out of the bathroom and wrapped himself with a towel. He looked around and narrowed his eyes. His shirt and pants, which he had thrown on the sofa, were still in the same position, but there were some changes to the pants. It was different from what he remembered. It was obvious that someone had flipped them. It was as Dong Xuebing had expected. Manager Ma did not fully trust him.
Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocks on the door.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Come in."
A pretty girl entered the room. "Your bag." She placed Dong Xuebing's luggage by the side.
Dong Xuebing nodded and took out a pack of 3 to 4 RMB white plums. He put one in his mouth, and the girl took out a lighter from the coffee table and lit it for him. The girl's attire was quite revealing. She wore a short skirt, black stockings, and a pair of boots. She was dressed very flirtatiously. After putting down the lighter, the girl sat on the sofa next to Dong Xuebing and leaned against him.
Dong Xuebing glanced at her. "What are you doing?"
The girl smiled. "Manager Ma asked me to accompany you tonight."
Dong Xuebing does not want to accompany her. Furthermore, this girl was called over by Manager Ma, and she must be up to no good. What if Dong Xuebing said something in his sleep? But Dong Xuebing is a small fry now, and he should not reject a pretty girl. If not, Ma Wentao will be suspicious. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "Fine. I don't like your type. Get someone else to accompany me."
The girl's eyes were filled with anger. She waved her hand and left.
A few minutes later, another three young ladies arrived. They are all in their late teens, and they stood in a row for Dong Xuebing to pick.
Dong Xuebing looked at them and said he does not like any of them. After they left, Dong Xuebing pretended to be in a hurry and went downstairs to pick a lady. But before he could go down to the third floor, a man in a suit stopped him and asked him what he is doing. Dong Xuebing said he wants to pick a lady and even used Ma Wentao's name. That man does not want him to go downstairs and told him there are no more ladies waiting for him. Dong Xuebing had no choice but to go downstairs. After a while, no one called for a lady.
Dong Xuebing managed to fool them.
Dong Xuebing can't be bothered anymore. He will take one step at a time.
Dong Xuebing switched off all the lights and went to bed.
One hour …
Two hours …
Three hours …
In this tense environment, Dong Xuebing could not fall asleep. He was in a daze and was thinking about his next move. He guessed that if the relics were really with the boss of Hai Bing Bath Parlor, they should not be stored somewhere in the parlor. That's why he must continue to pretend to be an expert. It doesn't matter if they believe him or not. Once Dong Xuebing sees the relics and knows the exact location, he will be able to take action. Before that, he must not expose himself. This is his only chance.
It's almost 1 am, and the room is quiet.
Dong Xuebing could not sleep and got out of bed to light a cigarette. He also went to the bathroom.
Thud … thud … thud … thud … thud … Dong Xuebing's ears straightened up as he heard someone running outside. He could also hear some noises. What happened in the middle of the night? Dong Xuebing tightened his belt and walked out of the bathroom. He placed his ear on the door and listened. The footsteps are getting closer and closer, and he got curious. He opened the door and looked out. What he saw stunned him.
He saw the woman he had massaged earlier in the day!
Why is she here? Why is she being chased?
"Stop! Stop her! Don't let her escape! "
"It's a cop!" The few men chasing after the woman shouted.
Cops are slang, and it means police. Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath when he heard that. Police? That middle-aged woman is a police officer? Dong Xuebing saw the woman running towards him with a frown. He immediately understood what was going on. No wonder when he gave her a massage in the afternoon, he could not get any information about his boss from her. Instead, he felt he had been tricked by her. She had asked about Boss Wu and Ma Wentao. She had the same intention as Dong Xuebing. She was undercover to find out more about Ma Wentao!
Dong Xuebing had no doubts about this.
Since she knew about Haibin Bath Centre, others might know about it too. However, it seemed that if the beautiful woman was really a police officer, the Public Security Bureau that she belonged to wasn't very sure about this, so they sent her alone to investigate. However, she didn't expect that the security in the bath centre was very tight, and she was discovered when she went upstairs.
Is she really a police officer?
What should Dong Xuebing do now?
Dong Xuebing looked at the woman getting closer and knew she is trying to escape through the glass doors at the end of the corridor.
Suddenly, a door not far from the corridor opened, and Ma Wentao walked out. He was stunned when he saw what happened. A man who was chasing after Ma Wentao told him that the woman had sneaked up to the third floor from the second floor. Ma Wentao's heart sank and immediately understood what happened. The woman is running fast, and no one can catch up with her. Ma Wentao shouted at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Xie! Stop her! Hurry! "
If Dong Xuebing can stall for one or two seconds, she will not be able to escape!
Dong Xuebing panicked. These people even dare to touch the country's stolen National Treasures. They are a bunch of people who don't care about their lives. If this woman is really a police officer, she will be in deep trouble. What should Dong Xuebing do? If Dong Xuebing let this woman escape, his identity will be exposed. How can he get close to the relics? But if he really apprehended this woman! His comrade's life …
Wait. Could it be they had sent someone to test him?
No, definitely not. He was just an ordinary worker in the afternoon. If they suspected him, they wouldn't have let him work here in the first place. They could have just chased him away. Why did they have to go through so much trouble to put on this show? First, they want him to give that woman a massage and then ask her to pretend to be a police officer? Yes. This is illogical. This is too exaggerated! There is only one explanation. This woman is really a police officer!
Dong Xuebing's heart sank. He cannot let her fall into their hands!
Screw it! Save her!
Dong Xuebing shouted and pretended to open his arms to block the woman. "Stop right there!"
The woman did not even look at Dong Xuebing and ran over. Bam! She raised her hand and hit Dong Xuebing's ribs with her wrist. Dong Xuebing screamed in pain and fell to the ground. He was relieved and turned to look at the woman. She opened the window at the end of the corridor and jumped out. She grabbed the windowsill with her hand, and the hand on the windowsill disappeared. She had jumped out!
This is the third floor, and most people will fall to their death or be seriously injured.
But Dong Xuebing believes a professionally trained person will not be stumped by this height.
"What are you doing? You can't even stop a woman? " Ma Wentao's face changed. He looked at Dong Xuebing and ran to the window with his men.
Dong Xuebing quickly followed them and looked down.
The woman's hair is messy and did not suffer any external injuries.
But after a moment, Dong Xuebing saw something that made his heart sink. Two men had appeared from the back door of the bathhouse. One of them was holding a police baton and swung it at the woman. The woman dodged and continued to run. Before she could take a few steps, another man in a suit appeared and hit the woman's leg with the baton!
Under the effect of inertia, the beautiful woman stumbled and fell to the ground!
Three men immediately rushed up to attack her!
One of them landed on the woman's stomach, and the other used the baton to hit the back of the woman's neck! A few hits later! The woman fainted on the spot!
Ma Wentao was afraid of alerting the other customers and signaled for his men to bring the woman up!
Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud. This is over!
But before Dong Xuebing could worry about the woman's safety, a cold glare landed on his face. It's Ma Wentao. Ma Wentao was suspicious of Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing's appearance was too coincidental. Not only did he appear at the right time, but he also has the antique appraisal skills that his boss needs. That's why Ma Wentao is worried. He asked his men to keep an eye on Dong Xuebing and prevent him from contacting the outside world.
Of course, this is only suspicion.
But now, Ma Wentao has more than just suspicions!
Under such circumstances, even if it was a young lady, she should be able to hold her down for a few seconds, let alone a man like Dong Xuebing. But what about Dong Xuebing's performance? But Dong Xuebing had pretended to stretch out his arms and push her down. He is weaker than a woman. What does this mean? Ma Wentao's heart sank. Dong Xuebing wants to let the woman go! They are in cahoots!
Is he also a cop?!
Ma Wentao stared at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing knew something is amiss. Ma Wentao might know what he is thinking! What should I do? Run? Their men are all around them! There is no way to escape!
That's right! Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes!
BACK 1 minute!
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… …
The scene changed suddenly!
"Xiao Xie! Pounce on her! Quick! "Ma Wentao shouted.
Dong Xuebing regained his senses and got used to the dizziness. This time, he did not hesitate and looked at the woman running towards him. Dong Xuebing stepped forward and opened his arms. The woman reacted quickly and moved her body to his left. But Dong Xuebing's reaction was not slow either. He changed his posture slightly, and before the woman squatted down and tried to crawl under him, Dong Xuebing's arm landed heavily on her shoulder!
The woman tripped but did not fall. She managed to crawl past Dong Xuebing!
Dong Xuebing fell on the ground, but he did not give up. He tried his best to grab the woman's ankle!
The woman was running forward when she lost her balance and fell on the ground. She quickly turned around and used her right leg to kick Dong Xuebing's wrist. Dong Xuebing was grumbling in his heart. He knew she will not end up well even if she jumps down, and he might as well catch her. So, he endured the pain and pounced on her again. He hugged her leg again!
At this time, Ma Wentao and his men had caught up!
Hou Qing's face changed when she saw Dong Xuebing. But she did not try to struggle.
Ma Wentao shouted angrily. "Tie her up! Bring her to my office! "
Two burly men walked over and quickly tied up the beautiful woman. They were afraid that she would attract other people by shouting, so they stuffed a piece of white cloth in her mouth.
Dong Xuebing was still grimacing in pain on the ground. The woman had almost killed him.
Ma Wentao looked at Dong Xuebing and helped him up. "Xiao Xie, you did well. Are you hurt?"
Dong Xuebing replied in pain. "I'm fine. It's just a superficial wound."
Ma Wentao nodded. He had witnessed Dong Xuebing's actions earlier. If it wasn't for Dong Xuebing, he might not be able to catch that female officer. Ma Wentao knew he had thought too much. If Xiao Xie is also a police officer and is in charge of escorting that female officer, he will not try so hard to catch her earlier. That female officer does not seem to know Xiao Xie, and he should be fine.
Xiao Xie is only in his early twenties. If he had graduated from the Police Academy, he will not have time to study antiques. Ma Wentao had witnessed his antique appraisal skills, and he knows it is not something that can be learned in one or two years. From this point of view, Xiao Xie should not be a police officer.
Ma Wentao patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder and trusted him more.
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