Chapter 587 Black Market Introducer
Wang Jianguo paused, and the embarrassment on his face became even more intense.
"I'm a stranger in this city. I've just arrived and I don't even know the directions. You know, without a reliable introducer, you can't get into the black market."
"If I rush in rashly, I might get into trouble, not to mention selling things. Not only will I not be able to help, but I might even make things worse. What should I do then?"
As Wang Jianguo spoke, he looked at the owner of the guesthouse with a pleading look. The anxiety and helplessness in his eyes were clearly visible, as if he was a lonely boat lost in the vast ocean, urgently needing to find a harbor to dock.
After listening to Wang Jianguo's difficulties, the owner of the guesthouse instantly showed a helpless expression on his face. He frowned slightly and his eyes widened.
His eyes were filled with anxiety and confusion. He raised his hand and pointed a few times in the air, then said to Wang Jianguo:
"Oh, brother, why are you so stupid? Is this so difficult? Think about it, in this world, as long as they are willing to give some benefits, anyone can be your introducer?"
After saying that, the boss looked Wang Jianguo up and down thoughtfully, as if he was weighing whether he had the possibility of coming to his senses, or as if he was thinking about something deeper.
Wang Jianguo's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm and looked as worried as ever.
He lowered his head slightly, as if he was lost in thought. After a moment, he slowly raised his head, patted his forehead lightly with his hand, pretending to be suddenly enlightened, and said to the hostel owner:
"Oh, that's right, big brother! Now I finally understand after your guidance."
Wang Jianguo's eyes lit up, with a hint of surprise and anticipation that seemed to be deliberately created.
"You see, I can't wrap my mind around this for the moment. Brother, you have a wide network of contacts, and there must be something going on in this city that you don't know. Otherwise, why don't you take me to the black market? With you by my side, I feel much more at ease."
As he spoke, Wang Jianguo leaned forward, a flattering smile on his face, and rubbed his hands unconsciously, as if he had seen some hope for a solution to the problem.
Then, he seemed to suddenly remember something and asked again:
"Brother, what's your last name? I've been busy talking about business, and I still don't know your name. Don't worry, you will definitely get a lot of benefits. I, Wang Jianguo, will definitely not be an ungrateful person."
Wang Jianguo's tone was sincere and firm, his eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, but he was secretly thinking about his next plan in his mind, how to get what he needed from the black market without arousing the suspicion of the owner of the guesthouse and successfully achieve his goal.
In the lobby of the guesthouse, the lights were still dim, and the stale atmosphere in the air seemed to be frozen.
When the owner of the guesthouse heard Wang Jianguo's trusting request, his eyes widened instantly, and the joy in his eyes almost overflowed.
I felt so happy as if I had found a big pie falling from the sky during these ordinary days, and I felt much more energetic.
The smile on his face quickly spread, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were squeezed deeper by the smile. He hurriedly said to Wang Jianguo:
"Brother, you can just call me Zhao Dakuo! We are both straightforward people, so we should be open when dealing with each other."
As he spoke, he patted his chest hard, as if to guarantee his own credibility.
"Don't worry, I will never cheat you. I will give you the right amount. I am a trustworthy person and will never ask you for a penny more. Even if it's just a penny, I can't get over it."
The tone was firm, as if he was reading out an extremely solemn oath, and his eyes revealed unquestionable sincerity, which made people trust him as soon as they heard it.
Wang Jianguo's face was filled with a grateful smile. He bowed slightly and clasped his hands together in a respectful manner.
"Brother Zhao, you are so kind! Let's go now. I am so anxious and I hope to solve this problem as soon as possible."
Zhao Dakuo subconsciously raised his hand and glanced at the old watch on his wrist. The strap was worn and rough, and the hands on the dial were turning slowly.
He frowned, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face, and he smacked his lips and said:
"Now, this is too hasty. Look at this time. Although it is not the busiest time yet, I still have a lot of things to do in my store. I have to make arrangements first."
As he spoke, he glanced around the lobby, as if he was calculating what work was left to be done.
Wang Jianguo's heart skipped a beat, but he kept smiling and quickly explained:
"Brother Zhao, I can wait, but my wallet can't. Think about it, I'm very tight on money, and every penny is related to whether I can get through this difficult time."
"The later I solve it, the more anxious I feel. And I can't put this off any longer. If I put it off any longer, I really don't know what to do."
As he spoke, Wang Jianguo's eyes revealed a bit of anxiety and helplessness, and his voice trembled slightly, which made people feel pity.
After hearing what Wang Jianguo said, Zhao Dakuo's mind suddenly emerged with the generous reward that he was about to get. He thought about it and decided that he couldn't let this opportunity to make money slip away.
He gritted his teeth slightly, as if he had made a great decision, and compromised:
"Okay then, I'll go call my wife to watch over it, you go get the things."
As he said this, he turned around and was about to walk to the back hall. He took two steps and stopped, then turned back and said:
"Brother, please be quick, we have limited time."
Wang Jianguo was stunned for a moment, and didn't react for a while. He was still wondering what Zhao Dakuo wanted him to take, but he quickly came to his senses and realized that what Zhao Dakuo was talking about was the jewelry he had just mentioned, so he nodded and responded:
"Oh, that's fine. Let's meet at the door later. I'll go pack my things."
After saying that, Wang Jianguo walked quickly towards the stairs. His steps were hurried. He felt a little excited but also a little nervous about the journey to the unknown black market. He was also thinking about what he would use to fool Zhao Dakuo.
Zhao Dakuo shouted his wife's name loudly towards the back hall. The sound echoed in the corridor of the guesthouse, breaking the original silence and seeming to have opened the prelude to an adventure.
With a lot of thoughts in mind, Wang Jianguo hurried back to his small, dim room.
As soon as he entered the room, he gently closed the door with his backhand, making a slight "click" sound, for fear of disturbing the tranquility in the room.
The room was filled with a faint smell of dampness, mixed with the fatigue after a long journey.