The plan was flawless.
As soon as the four cars pulled out, another four cars arrived to serve as decoys.
They disrupted any tracking.
After chasing them around, the people from the major families discovered that the cars were merely picking up guests for some big-shot businessman from Bing Province.
They drove to a temporary warehouse, where a truck was parked inside.
Only after everyone moved everything into the truck did they finally let out a long breath.
Manager Yin rubbed his hands together. "CEO Lu, this money... heh heh, how are we splitting it?"
Lu Chengwen said, "Let's not talk about splitting the money yet. Everyone, take out the gold bricks and U.S. dollars you've hidden and put them back. That way, I can make a final count and distribute everything according to the agreed proportions."
They all looked at one another, completely bewildered.
Long Aotian stepped forward. "Cheng Wen, is there some misunderstanding? Everyone here is a brother we know inside and out. No one would secretly stash anything away. Besides, everyone's getting a good share this time. Why would anyone steal?"
Lu Chengwen said, "Senior Disciple Brother, I can't boast about much when it comes to my family, but when it comes to cash, gold, jewelry, stocks, diamonds, antiques... we have an almost innate nose for such things. Take out Huang Yuntao's painting."
Long Aotian froze, the corner of his mouth twitching. "I just... like art."
Then, blushing, he pulled an antique painting from inside the back of his clothes. "It really wasn't for the money."
Lu Chengwen nodded. "This money is for saving Xue Jiao."
"Yes, I know."
"So wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to take those stacks of U.S. dollars in your pockets with you?"
Long Aotian laughed awkwardly. "Well... uh."
As he pulled