Chapter 14
The Eighth Aunt's Greed

Li Yu just stepped into the police station when he saw a group of officers chatting. A policeman noticed Li Yu and immediately straightened up and shouted: “Chief!”

The other officers heard the policeman's words and also straightened up, shouting “Chief!”

Li Yu smiled and said: “It's okay! Continue your chat. I just heard you talking about RMB and Hong Kong dollars. What's going on?”

One officer immediately said: “Chief, the RMB is constantly falling, and the Hong Kong dollar is rising. We were discussing whether to exchange some Hong Kong dollars for protection.”

Li Yu thought for a moment after hearing this and said: “You should exchange some Hong Kong dollars for protection. The RMB is falling quite badly these days. Continue your chat!” He then returned to his office.

These officers were all tempted after hearing Li Yu’s words.

The next day, in a corner opposite the foreign bank, Western Cai was exchanging RMB for Hong Kong dollars with someone. After the exchange, the person patted Western Cai and said: “If you have more RMB, be sure to let me know! I'm leaving now!” The person left.

Western Cai waved his hand and said: “Good! Good! Goodbye.” Seeing the person leave, he hugged a box and also walked out.

As Western Cai walked out, he bumped into 369 and greeted him: “Brother Jiu, patrolling?”

369, with his hands on his hips, said to Western Cai: “Western Cai, why are you here?”

Western Cai immediately said in a proud tone: “I'm now working for the foreign bank across the street, I’m a financial person! Speaking of which, Brother Jiu, I really can't do without you. We still need a righteous policeman like you to protect us.”

Hearing Western Cai’s praise, 369 was delighted and said proudly: “Of course, even if a fly flies past me, I can tell male from female, let alone a person!”

Western Cai agreed with 369, saying: “Yes, yes, it’s clear that I’m a good person!”

Chicken Gong Fu shouted: “Chicken Gong Lan, with or without spicy?” He walked and walked, then saw Western Cai and 369. He called out: “Wow! Western Cai, it's you! You're so well-dressed. Why are you standing on the street? Didn't you say you were working at the foreign bank?”

Western Cai was still chatting with 369, but when he heard someone calling him, he turned around. Seeing that it was Chicken Gong Fu, he replied: “The foreign bank sent me out to take care of some things.”

369 walked up to Chicken Gong Fu and said: “Chicken Gong Fu, this is a financial hub. You can go sell your chicken Gong Lan at Shangxiajiu Street, you're affecting the urban appearance here!”

Chicken Gong Fu heard 369’s words and knew that 369 was chasing him away. He said: “Brother Jiu, I’m just trying to make enough for two meals, you don’t need to be so cruel, you can go chase someone else!”

Western Cai also persuaded him: “Yes, Brother Jiu, he’s just trying to make a living, just turn a blind eye and let him be. We know you’re a good policeman!”

Seeing that he was being praised, 369 said: “You two can chat to the side, don’t obstruct the normal flow of the street, understand?” He patted Western Cai and walked away.

Western Cai quickly replied: “Yes, yes!”

Seeing that 369 had left, Western Cai walked to Chicken Gong Fu and said: “Brother Fu, want a pack of chicken Gong Lan, the non-spicy one.” He then handed over a bill.

Chicken Gong Fu heard Western Cai’s words and responded with a “good” and took a pack of chicken Gong Lan from the fake rooster on his back. Looking up, he saw the money Western Cai was handing over, so he stuffed the chicken Gong Lan into Western Cai’s hand that was holding the money and said: “No need to pay, I’ll treat you.” He pushed the money back.

Western Cai, smiling, said: “Thanks!” and then left.

At this time, Ba Gu was walking on the street. Seeing Western Cai walking towards her, she called out: “Western Cai, what are you doing on the street? Shouldn’t you be at the foreign bank? Didn’t you get fired again?”

Western Cai also saw Ba Gu across from him. Hearing her words, he replied: “I’m sent out by the bank to handle some matters. Look at how well-dressed I am, does it look like I was fired?”

Ba Gu carefully looked at Western Cai and said: “Yes! Western Cai, you’re so well-dressed, are you making money? Give me some tips on how to get rich!”

Western Cai straightened his clothes and said: “Ba Gu, you’re asking at the right time. I have a way to get rich right now, will you join me?”

Hearing that Western Cai had a way to get rich, Ba Gu quickly asked: “What way? Tell me quickly!”

Western Cai heard Ba Gu’s question and said: “Deal in Hong Kong dollars.”

Ba Gu asked with confusion: “Deal in Hong Kong dollars?”

Western Cai said: “Yes! You go out and collect RMB, and I can exchange it for Hong Kong dollars at the foreign bank. The foreign bank will give me a 2% commission. Then we’ll split the profit. How about that?”

Ba Gu’s eyes lit up after hearing this and said: “Good, I’ll go collect funds immediately!” She then left.

Li Yu had just woken up and habitually checked in, then he asked the system: “System, how much assets do I have now?”

[Ding! The system is currently calculating, calculation complete. The host’s current assets are as follows:

Money: 50 large gold bars, 10 small gold bars, 500 large silver dollars, 3 million RMB.

House: A side room in the Xiguan courtyard

Women: Tan Xiang (A Xiang)]

Li Yu felt a little happy after reading this! He had never owned this much money in his previous life! After being happy for a while, he felt he should do something, but he didn’t know what to do. He thought about it for a long time, then decided not to think about it anymore and let things take their course. He got up, washed up, and went to the police station.

At Western Cai’s house, Ba Gu handed the money she had collected to Western Cai and said: “Western Cai, count it!”

Western Cai happily said: “No need to count, do I not trust you, Ba Gu?”

Western Cai reached out, put Ba Gu’s collected money into the box, took out a dozen Hong Kong dollars and a small stack of RMB, and handed them to Ba Gu, saying: “This is yours, count it!”

Ba Gu took the money Western Cai handed her and said: “You’re giving me a little bit less!”

Western Cai said: “Ba Gu, it’s not less, if you think it’s less, then go find more clients! The more money you bring, the more you’ll get!”

Ba Gu thought about it and said: “You collect the money quickly and hide in my house. I have many friends coming to exchange money! Don’t let me run around.” She then left.

Li Yu returned to the police station and was called to the Chief’s office.

Niu Da Chun saw Li Yu come in and pointed to the bag of money on the table and said: “A Yu, do you have any way to help me exchange this money for Hong Kong dollars?”

Li Yu looked at the money on the table and said: “Chief, you must want to exchange it for Hong Kong dollars at a lower price than the black market.”

Niu Da Chun smiled and said to Li Yu: “You still understand me, A Yu, do you have any way?”

Li Yu smiled and said: “I don't have a way, but 369 must have one!”

Niu Da Chun, hearing Li Yu’s words, slapped his forehead and said: “Right, how could I forget him!”

Li Yu saw Niu Da Chun like this and said: “Then I’ll go call 369 in.” Seeing Niu Da Chun nod, Li Yu left the Chief’s office.

Li Yu went to the officers’ work area, found 369, and told him that Niu Da Chun was calling him to the office for an important matter. Li Yu told him and then returned to his office.

Hearing that the Chief was calling him, 369 thought that he had been assigned an important task to do, so he immediately went to Niu Da Chun’s office excitedly. As soon as he entered, he asked: “Chief, what important matter do you have for me to do?”

Niu Da Chun pointed to the money on the table without speaking. 369 thought it was a reward for him and said: “Thank you for the reward, Chief.” He reached out to take it.

Niu Da Chun saw 369 like this and pressed his hand down on the money that 369 was about to take and scolded: “You idiot, have you done anything successful? Do you want me to reward you? Are you stupid?”

Seeing that he was being scolded, 369 asked with confusion: “Then what do you want from me, Chief?”

Niu Da Chun saw 369’s question and said: “Now the Hong Kong dollar is steadily rising. You help me find a place to exchange a pile of RMB for Hong Kong dollars! A Yu said you have a way to help me exchange it at a lower price than the official rate.”

Hearing Niu Da Chun’s words, 369 straightened up and said: “Got it! Guaranteed to complete the mission!” He then picked up the money and left the police station.

Ba Gu, who had just come out of Western Cai’s house, was walking and thinking about how to raise more money. Looking up, she saw a group of tenants chatting and had an idea. She walked over.

Ba Gu walked up to the group and said: “I’m announcing something, this month and next month’s rent will be collected in Hong Kong dollars.”

Chicken Gong Fu heard Ba Gu’s words and said: “Landlady, we don’t have Hong Kong dollars for you, this is the mainland, not Hong Kong.”

Eat Gu, with her hands on her hips, said: “Now everyone is accepting Hong Kong dollars, why should I suffer? If you don’t have Hong Kong dollars, go exchange them!”

Lan Yi quickly said: “Exchange? That will be three points extra, for no reason!”

Ba Gu immediately said happily: “You can exchange it here! I only charge 2.5 points. It’s much cheaper than outside!”

Chicken Gong Fu asked Ba Gu: “Do you have to collect Hong Kong dollars?”

Ba Gu said firmly: “I have to! If you don’t, you can move out!” She then went upstairs.

The neighbors heard this and asked Chicken Gong Fu if he had any solution. Chicken Gong Fu could only shake his head and say: “Then we’ll have to exchange RMB for Hong Kong dollars.”

Lan Yi heard Chicken Gong Fu say this and quickly said: “Brother Fu, you also think we should pay rent with Hong Kong dollars?”

Chicken Gong Fu could only say helplessly after hearing Lan Yi’s words: “Now everyone is using Hong Kong dollars. Exchanging with the landlady is cheaper, so go exchange it with her. But we’re exchanging it not for paying rent, it’s for daily use!”

The neighbors all agreed!

Ba Gu returned home and arranged for Western Cai’s hiding place. Before she could sit down for a while, she heard footsteps, then she saw 369 rushing upstairs. Ba Gu asked: “What wind brought you here? You seem to be in a hurry, is there something?”

369 pulled out a chair and said: “Ba Gu, do you know anyone who exchanges Hong Kong dollars at a low price?”

Ba Gu said happily: “369, you’ve found the right person! I can do it!”

369 asked with confusion: “You? How many points do you charge?”

Ba Gu heard 369’s words and said: “I charge 2.5 points, it’s cheap!”

369 heard this and took out the money from his arms and gave it to Ba Gu!

Ba Gu counted the money and then took out a few bills and gave them to 369, saying: “Take this for tea! I’ll go exchange the rest for you immediately!” She then walked towards the room where Western Cai was hiding.

Western Cai was bored sitting there, suddenly the door was opened, and he saw Ba Gu coming in with a bag of money. He immediately said: “Ba Gu, you’re so fast, you’ve got a big order!”

Ba Gu handed the money to Western Cai and said: “Of course! Hurry up, the people outside are waiting!”

Western Cai took the money Ba Gu handed over and counted it. He then took out a stack of Hong Kong dollars from the box and said: “This is enough! No need to count!”

Ba Gu took the money and said: “It’s enough.” She then rushed out of the room.

Ba Gu came to 369 and said: “Here you go, here you go, here you go! Take the money!”

369 took the money and started counting.

Western Cai in the room thought the sound outside was familiar, so he quietly walked to the door and looked out.

After counting, 369 said: “It’s all here, I’ll go now.” He then rushed away!

Seeing that 369 had left, Western Cai packed up his things and quickly walked out. He asked: “Ba Gu, why did you exchange Hong Kong dollars for the policeman?”

Ba Gu heard Western Cai’s words and said: “369 came, what are you afraid of!”

Western Cai said anxiously: “What if he’s an undercover agent? We’re dead! We’ll be arrested by the police and end up in jail!”

Ba Gu said nonchalantly: “What are you talking about, you’re so afraid!”

Western Cai was even more anxious. He said: “You’ve ruined me this time, you don’t even know how dangerous it is! I’m leaving!” He then rushed downstairs.

Seeing Western Cai so anxious, Ba Gu scolded him as an idiot and then sat on the chair, daydreaming.

369 returned to the police station and immediately rushed into the Chief’s office.

Li Yu and Niu Da Chun were drinking tea. 369 suddenly burst in and shouted: “Chief, I exchanged it!”

Niu Da Chun scolded: “369, do you want to die? You’re so loud. Close the door!”

369 immediately closed the door and handed the package containing the money to Niu Da Chun. “Chief, the money!”

Niu Da Chun opened the package, took out the money and counted it, then said to 369: “369, you’re so bold! You dare to cheat me?”

369 quickly said: “Chief, how could I dare to touch your money?”

Niu Da Chun pointed to the money and said: “You dare not, then why is it more expensive than the exchange outside?”

369 said: “I exchanged it with Ba Gu. She gave me this much, I brought it back as is!”

At this time, Li Yu spoke up: “Then how many points did you exchange with Ba Gu?”

369 quickly said: “2.5 points, cheaper than outside!”

Li Yu covered his forehead and said: “If you go to Ximenkou, to a normal shop, wear your police uniform, and hold the gun in your arms and exchange it, how much will they charge?”

369 said proudly: “At most, one point!”

Niu Da Chun asked: “One point, or 2.5 points more?”

369 also realized what was going on. At this time, Li Yu said: “Chief, the person I introduced is useless, I’ll go help you get the money back!”

Niu Da Chun said with a smile: “Then thank you, A Yu!”

In the courtyard, Ba Gu had been daydreaming upstairs for a long time, and then she went downstairs to see if anyone else wanted to exchange money. As soon as Ba Gu reached the first floor, Chicken Gong Fu stopped her. “Ba Gu, come over here. This is the money from our neighbors, they want to exchange it for Hong Kong dollars with you.”

Ba Gu took the money and said: “Alright, I’ll go exchange it for you now.” She then got up and walked towards Western Cai’s room.

The neighbors saw Ba Gu going to Western Cai’s house and curiously followed her.

Ba Gu reached the door of Western Cai’s house and knocked. “Western Cai, open the door! I’ve got money to exchange!”

Chicken Gong Fu saw Ba Gu knocking on Western Cai’s door and asked: “Ba Gu, you’re exchanging money with Western Cai? Western Cai just packed up his things and said he was going back to the countryside!”

Li Yu returned to the courtyard and saw a group of people gathered in front of Western Cai’s door. He shouted: “Neighbors, have you seen Ba Gu?”

Ba Gu heard someone calling her. She replied: “Who’s looking for me?” She then pushed through the crowd.

Li Yu saw Ba Gu coming out and said: “369 just exchanged money with you, you charged him 2.5 points, that’s our Chief’s money, you dare to cheat him! Now I’m arresting you, you are suspected of disrupting economic order!”

He then restrained Ba Gu and put handcuffs on her! He also took a bag of money from Ba Gu’s hand. Li Yu asked Ba Gu: “What is this?”

Chicken Gong Fu looked at the money in Li Yu’s hand and said: “It’s the money of our neighbors! It’s for exchanging for Hong Kong dollars!”

Li Yu heard this and threw the bag of money to Chicken Gong Fu. He said: “Then you deal with it!” He then turned to Ba Gu and said: “For cheating our Chief’s money, you can either spit it out or go to jail!”

Ba Gu was so scared that her legs went weak. She trembled and said: “I’ll give you the money!”

Li Yu heard this and took Ba Gu to the third floor! After a while, Li Yu came downstairs and left the courtyard!

Niu Da Chun, sitting in his office, saw Li Yu return and asked: “How is it, did you get it back?”

Li Yu took the money that Niu Da Chun had been cheated out of and handed it to him, saying: “I scared Ba Gu, she gave it back.”