Chapter 359: How Can It Be Him?
Chapter 359: How Can It Be Him? Everyone was taken aback and immediately became alert, instinctively looking at the people around them with caution. The staff of the black market felt a headache coming on. But Zhao Xi persisted, continuing to ask, "Just now, who entered the hall? Come forward, let me have a look." Only three or four people had just entered, and they were quickly pushed out. The other guests, realizing they hadn't lost anything, watched the scene unfold with curiosity. Zhao Xi glanced at several people and finally focused on the attendant with the hood, scrutinizing him. "Take off your hood so I can see." The attendant took a step back and spoke in a low voice, "You've mistaken me. I'm not a thief." One of the market's staff approached and whispered, "Sir, you said the thief was wearing a brown coat, but this person clearly isn't. Please calm down, we will search carefully and definitely find your money pouch." The people who came to the black market were either wealthy or influential, and the staff were worried about conflicts arising. It would be their fault if things escalated. At this moment, one of the staff had already gone to inform the manager. However, Zhao Xi sneered, "The thief was wearing a brown coat, but aren't there people here who fit that description? Maybe he changed his appearance to deceive us. I find it strange that he wore a hood in this hall. It's not the auction building, after all." The attendant's anger was apparent. "I came here from the auction building." "That's even more suspicious. Why would you, who are supposed to be in the auction building, come to this hall for no reason?" Zhao Xi retorted. The attendant coldly chuckled, "I see that you're just looking for trouble with me. I can't be bothered. I'm going back to the small building." He turned to leave, but Zhao Xi grabbed hold of him. "I can see that you're guilty and trying to escape. You might as well take off your hood so we can all see if you're the thief." Zhao Xi pointed at the attendant and said to the other black market staff, "Don't you think he's suspicious?" The staff forced a smile. Indeed, he appeared suspicious. However, the black market had its rules. As long as guests didn't harm the market, the staff had no right to intervene even if they behaved suspiciously. But now, the troublemakers were also guests, and they hadn't found Yuan Shanchuan. They were feeling uneasy. Their attitude couldn't be too weak, so they had to temporarily appease them. Fortunately, these two individuals didn't seem to be from the main family; they were probably attendants serving the main family. That made the situation somewhat easier to handle. One of the staff whispered to Zhao Xi, "Sir, this isn't the place to discuss. Why don't we go to the adjacent room and explain it thoroughly?" After speaking, he turned to the attendant and said, "We believe you're innocent, but this guest doesn't trust you. If we continue arguing here, more and more people will gather to watch. It would be better for you to talk privately. What do you think?" The attendant was displeased, but the other party wouldn't let it go. If they continued, he might be forced to take off his hood in front of everyone, which would be even more unfavorable for him. He could only suppress his anger and reluctantly nod, following Zhao Xi into the adjacent room. The remaining staff continued to block the entrance to the hall, searching for Yuan Shanchuan. In the room, Zhao Xi and the attendant took the opportunity to try to remove his hood. The attendant, caught off guard by this action, suddenly became furious and raised his hand to strike. The staff hurriedly intervened to stop them, but just as the situation was escalating, Shu Yu arrived with Da Niu. She was about to say something to divert their attention, but before she could speak, her expression froze as she stared intently at the attendant, astonishment written all over her face. How can it be him?
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