Chapter 407

Chapter 407

It’s probably because of that old fool Wang Shoucheng.

The people from the old Wang family are all stupid, including Zhou Jiaojiao!

Hu Tian sorted out his exasperated feelings and walked towards the couple step by step.

He greeted them warmly, “Jiaojiao, Brother Qingqi, where are you two heading?”

“We were…” Wang Qingqi, with a cold face, was about to explain the situation.

Zhou Jiaojiao gave him a look of disdain.

Wang Qingqi shut up.

Zhou Jiaojiao looked at Hu Tian, her tone urgent and sorrowful, “Brother Hu, my father-in-law is in trouble. There seems to be a big mess over at the black market, and he’s been arrested.

Are you okay?

You weren’t caught, were you?”

“I’m fine. It looks like this time, the incident was targeted at your family. Although the black market was shut down, not everyone suffered. Only your family…

Even the people renting stalls from your family have been arrested.

Did you guys offend someone?”

Hu Tian asked them in return.

Zhou Jiaojiao was furious inside. Someone had indeed set them up.

But who could they have offended?

The most recent person would be Hu Tian himself.

No way, Hu Tian would have to be out of his mind to report the black market and get it shut down. He had business there too.

So who else could it be?

Seeing Zhou Jiaojiao’s confused expression, Hu Tian felt even more like cursing.

This idiot, not even knowing who they offended!

A family full of idiots, and they even cut him off from the stalls he wanted. If Zhou Jiaojiao didn’t have the recipe he wanted, he’d make sure they paid for it!

Hu Tian was seething inside.

On the surface, he looked worried, “You have no idea who’s behind this? That’s not good. If you still want those stalls, they might investigate further.”

Zhou Jiaojiao understood now. Hu Tian hoped she’d take the initiative and give him the stalls and the yard.

What a greedy guy!

But these things were useless to her now. She and Qingqi were going to the provincial capital, and there was no way she’d let these things fall into the hands of Fourth Brother and his wife.

"Brother Hu, I really don't know. If our family has offended someone..."

Zhou Jiaojiao was speaking when she suddenly remembered a possibility.

Could it be Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu?

It shouldn't be. They've gone to the provincial city, how could they have the time to screw them over?

But the enemies of Old Wang’s family are clearly them.

But how would they know about the black market business of Old Wang’s family?

Nobody would spill the beans. These things are done secretly to make money.

Zhou Jiaojiao was torn between possibilities.

"Let's not bring this up now, Jiaojiao. What are your family's plans?"

Hu Tian felt that he had hinted enough, now it was up to her to decide.

"Brother Hu, it's not good to talk outside. Let's go to my place first. It'll be better to talk in front of our family." Zhou Jiaojiao didn't say directly, planning to invite him home first.

Hu Tian was asking for too much. It would be better to let the others from Old Wang’s family discuss it together.

Otherwise, those people might cause trouble later.

"Alright." Hu Tian still had some patience when it came to the benefits he was about to get.

Anyway, the anxious ones should be the people from Old Wang’s family now.

He had already informed his brother. There was no way that old man would come out this time.

At most, they could arrange to see him secretly at night.

Zhou Jiaojiao brought Hu Tian home. Wang Laosi had been restless, walking back and forth.

The other family members didn't go to the black market with Dad, but he went every day. If something happened, he would be in the most danger!

Wang Laosi paced until Hu Tian entered the house.

Seeing Brother Hu, he was as thrilled as if he had seen a celebrity.

"Isn't this Brother Hu?" Wang Laosi was extremely excited.

Hu Tian was speechless. Who is your brother?

Are the people from Old Wang’s family out of their minds?

Wang Qingfu also didn't expect Zhou Jiaojiao to bring the person back, and so quickly! They had just left!

"My wife's luck is incredible. We ran into Brother Hu right after stepping out." Wang Qingqi praised Zhou Jiaojiao's luck without holding back.

With Dad likely not coming out, there was no one left in the family who could help him and Jiaojiao.

To keep them in line, there needed to be something in it for them.

Mentioning her good luck, Zhou Jiaojiao was also proud.

"Fifth Brother's Wife has always been lucky. Have you talked to Brother Hu about it yet?" Wang Laosi was very excited.

"There’s no need to mention it; with the black market being shut down, who wouldn’t know? I settled my own affairs and came to your place as soon as possible, thinking you might need some help."

Hu Tian's amiable demeanor made Wang Laosi feel that this man was simply radiant.

"Is there still hope for my father?" Wang Qingfu asked Hu Tian in a heavy voice.

Sighing at the question, Hu Tian replied, "There’s nothing that can be done about this. Uncle Wang was caught red-handed dealing in grain at inflated prices. There’s solid evidence, and he can’t argue his way out of it.

What you can do now is to distance yourselves from him, so you don’t get implicated too."

Wang Qingfu felt a weight drop in his heart; it was indeed hopeless.

The family would be completely broken up from now on. If he wanted to continue living well with Old Fifth and his wife, he would have to curry favor with them, always mindful of their moods.

"Brother Hu, can we see my father-in-law?" Zhou Jiaojiao also brought up the matter.

Hu Tian looked at her with difficulty: "This..."

"Can’t we? Can you think of a way to help us?" Zhou Jiaojiao continued to plead.

"It’s possible, but you’ll have to pay a price," Hu Tian added.

Zhou Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief; as long as they could see him, it was fine.

"Brother Hu, just tell us what we need to do, anything we have," Zhou Jiaojiao agreed without hesitation.

"First of all, you can't keep hustling in the black market. From now on, you shouldn't sell those pastries and other stuff anymore." Hu Tian's attitude was serious.

The others were also dumbfounded.

"We've sunk a ton of money into this!"

"What about our stand and that big yard?" Wang Laosi asked blankly.

"This is what it'll cost me to take over. You don't need to think that I'm being unreasonable. In fact, apart from me, no one else dares to take over these things.

I won’t screw you over. I’ll give you a hundred bucks.

Consider this a favor since we’re friends.

Otherwise, I wouldn't give you a single penny, and you wouldn't dare to continue your business."

Hu Tian asked for a huge sum.

One hundred bucks? Hu Tian might as well be robbing us!

"And I need all the pastry recipes you’ve been using." Hu Tian continued.

"You’re asking for way too much. Aren’t you just exploiting us?" Wang Qingqi was angry. Is this how friends treat each other?

Hu Tian looked at him and chuckled, "Hey, you got yourselves into this mess. I’m just offering a way out.

If you’re not on board, forget it. I’m not risking anything for you either."