100: Chapter 100 Conspiracy

Although Victor sometimes seemed a bit unreliable, Zhang Shan felt that Victor didn't have the guts to get involved with drugs. If it were smuggling cars, arms, or industrial goods, he would believe it, but he would never believe that he was dealing in drugs.

"Have our people found out who this batch of arms is going to be sold to yet?"

Zhang Shan asked.

"Not yet, but the matter is still under investigation," Chen Chen said, shaking his head.

"Alright, our only option now is to go see the person in charge of Shanhai Pass and see if there's any breakthrough."

Zhang Shan said.

"Okay, I'll ask my friend to take us to meet the person in charge."

A short while later, Chen Chen's friend came out. Led by Chen Chen's friend, the three of them met the person in charge of Customs, a Customs Inspector.

"Hello, Inspector Zhong! I am Xia Wei, the CEO of Aolu Group. My purpose for coming here today is to ask about our company's vessel being detained."

Xia Wei was very good at reading the situation. Since she was asking for a favor, she needed to have the proper attitude, so she stepped forward to introduce herself.

This Customs Inspector didn't look very old, perhaps only in his 40s. He wore a pair of glasses and had a scholarly air about him.

Hearing Xia Wei's voice, he looked up and said with some surprise.

"Little girl, what are you playing at? Are you joking with me? You're saying you're the CEO of Aolu Group? How is that possible? I don't have time to play games with you. Go back where you came from."

Hearing the inspector's words, Zhang Shan's brow furrowed. Generally, if Customs detained their vessel, they would have some understanding of the group, but this inspector's reaction was clearly one of ignorance toward Aolu Group. Almost everyone knew that the CEO of Aolu Group was a woman, yet it was obvious that this Inspector Zhong didn't recognize Xia Wei at all.

"Inspector Zhong, I am the CEO of Aolu Group, the genuine CEO," Xia Wei emphasized her identity once again.

At this time, Chen Chen, who was beside her, also spoke.

"Inspector Zhong, this is indeed our CEO, CEO Xia. She has come this time to ask about the detention of our company's vessel."

"A vessel was detained?" Inspector Zhong seemed a bit puzzled, but he forced himself to continue.

"I didn't expect the CEO of Aolu Group to be such a young girl. CEO Xia, you've come to ask about that batch of goods your company had seized, right?"

"Yes, Inspector Zhong." Xia Wei frowned; she highly doubted whether this inspector actually knew anything about the matter.

"CEO Xia, I must say, you are truly audacious. I've been an inspector for many years and have intercepted much smuggling, but I've never seen anyone as bold as your company, actually daring to hide drugs on a vessel. You should know that drug trafficking can lead to imprisonment at best, and execution at worst."

"Inspector Zhong, do you have any evidence that we are smuggling drugs?"

Xia Wei said coldly.

"Are you questioning me? Would I speak recklessly without evidence?" Inspector Zhong felt extremely displeased by Xia Wei's questioning. He had never experienced such a feeling before.

"Does this mean Inspector Zhong has already confirmed that we are smuggling drugs? And are you now prepared to let the Narcotics Police take over this matter?" Zhang Shan suddenly spoke up.

"And who are you?"

Inspector Zhong glanced at Zhang Shan and asked coldly.

"This is..."

Chen Chen stepped forward, ready to introduce who Zhang Shan was.

"I am CEO Xia's butler."

Zhang Shan interrupted Chen Chen.

So he's just a bodyguard. He has no business speaking here.

"Are you blind? Didn't you see me talking to your CEO Xia? Is it your place to speak? Do you not know your place?"

Inspector Zhong said with some dissatisfaction.

Xia Wei didn't quite understand why Zhang Shan wouldn't let Chen Chen tell the inspector who he was, but she couldn't pursue it at this time. If she didn't understand, then so be it.

"Inspector Zhong, I'm terribly sorry. Our butler is being inconsiderate, but what he wants to ask is exactly what I want to ask. Have the police now taken over the investigation into our company's affairs?"

Xia Wei asked. If the Narcotics Police had already intervened, she would have nothing to say. But if not, this was clearly just the word of Customs. The credibility was too low.

"It seems CEO Xia is very eager for the Narcotics Police to intervene," Inspector Xu countered without any sign of panic.

"Of course. Naturally, I hope the Narcotics Police can get involved. After all, our company did not smuggle drugs. I very much want the Narcotics Police to uphold justice for us; we cannot suffer this grievance for no reason."

Xia Wei said nonchalantly.

"It sounds like CEO Xia suspects our Customs personnel of framing you. Let me tell you, CEO Xia, as the saying goes, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Our Customs is a formal department that operates according to the law. Don't go thinking we're engaging in favoritism or malpractice!"

Hearing Xia Wei questioning him, Inspector Zhong's face instantly turned ashen, and he coldly warned her.

"Since Inspector Zhong has said so, then I'll be blunt. If you aren't engaging in malpractice, then I want to see our company's goods."

Xia Wei followed up.

"Impossible. Don't even think about it," Inspector Zhong refused without hesitation.

"Inspector Zhong, do you mean to say you think my request is excessive?"

Xia Wei looked displeased. There was definitely an inside story to this. Otherwise, why wouldn't they dare let them check their own goods?

"CEO Xia, you should know that until the matter is clearly investigated, you have no right to check those goods. Since you say I'm practicing favoritism, then I'll prove myself. You simply cannot go and inspect the goods today."

Inspector Xu said firmly.

"Fine, I understand."

Xia Wei gave Inspector Zhong a deep look. She pulled Zhang Shan and Chen Chen along and turned to leave.

Just after Xia Wei and Zhang Shan left Customs, a person appeared in Inspector Zhong's office.

"Inspector Zhong, is the matter settled?"

Facing this young man, Inspector Zhong was clearly a bit afraid, but he still spoke up boldly.

"Young Master Hua, this matter is very troublesome. It's not as simple as you think."

"What? Inspector Zhong, is this the extent of your ability? It seems our family chose the wrong person. You can't even handle such a small matter?"

This young man surnamed Hua looked coldly at Inspector Zhong, his face clearly showing his displeasure.

"Young Master Hua, you know that Aolu Group is, after all, a large group in our Zhili Country, and the company's scale is huge. If things aren't explained clearly, they won't let it go. I really have no way on my end."

"Useless," Hua Qing said unpleasantly.