Zhong Zhili chuckled. "It would certainly be too dangerous to investigate Chu Chen now, but there shouldn't be any problem investigating his friends, right? Besides, if it were too easy, how would I make any money? And don't worry. If you really find useful leads, and the final result satisfies me, the previous conditions will remain unchanged. In addition, I'll give you several antiques. I guarantee they'll all be genuine Ming and Qing dynasty tribute items, worth no less than ten million."
"But... I don't know anything about antiques!"
"That's simple. You can choose money directly instead."
"But antiques can appreciate in value. Wouldn't I be losing out if I chose money?"
"Lin Laosan, I have to say, you're shameless. Once the matter is settled, I'll raise the payment by another ten percent."
Lin Laosan chuckled. "Boss Zhong, since you put it that way, please allow me to be a little more shameless. Raise it by fifty percent. Otherwise, the payment and effort simply won't be proportional."
After hearing this, Zhong Zhili fell silent for a moment before saying flatly, "With my old temper, you'd be dead by now."
Lin Laosan chuckled. "Just tell me whether it's possible or not."
Zhong Zhili sneered. "Heh, of course it's possible. It depends on how well you handle the matter. Also, remember that you're not Chu Chen. Anyone who deceives me never ends well!"
Lin Laosan gave a hollow laugh. After chatting a few more words, the two hung up.
"Young Master Chu, you heard what he said, right? If he really finds out that I'm working for you, then judging by his personality, my entire family will be in deep trouble." Lin Laosan looked worried.
"Serves you right! If you weren't greedy for money, how would you have ended up in this