The black market transactions aren’t as lawless as one might think. In fact, the rules they follow are much like those of the Sunshine Market. The main difference is that the money used for investment often has murky origins, making it unsuitable for investment in the Sunshine Market. Yet, the Finance market’s casino-like allure draws those who dwell in the shadows.

Gu Nuan had indeed never had contact with the black market, and only ever heard about it like stories or TV shows. So, when such a matter suddenly unfolded around her, involving her son, she was somewhat caught off guard, though not entirely unprepared. She only caught wind that her husband knew some kind of godfather? When did her husband get acquainted with such a formidable figure in the underworld, she had no clue.

Da Bai didn’t tell her, probably to spare her unnecessary worry. Now that it involved their son, he had to reveal some truths. The truth is, Da Bai wasn’t part of the gang. He merely followed his style from before—sometimes hiring people with money to do things. Like last time, when they stormed the Camon Winery.

"So, as you say—" Gu Nuan pointed out, "they gamble by Sunshine Market rules. The parameters they refer to must be related to the current New York Stock Exchange."

His wife’s reaction to this aspect was quick, a natural sharpness.

Gu Nuan only saw her husband silent, and the others were the same, indicating she was right.

Looking at the live trade parameters today, Gu Nuan reviewed the Finance charts on the computer and quickly found something fishy: "Today’s grain trading parameters showed anomalies. I want to ask, it’s possible that due to the massive funds entering the market to gamble, the black market people manipulated Sun City, isn’t it?"

"Well, we shouldn’t exclude this possibility," Zang Xiaolian said. "Both my second brother and I have considered this issue. But, as far as we know, their black market funds find it extremely difficult to enter the market, unless—"

"Unless?" Gu Nuan’s eyes flashed, "Unless someone like a Black Hat, who moves seamlessly through both worlds, assists them, right?"

Zang Xiaolian fell silent again, naturally arising from the fear of giving her more worry. They couldn’t confirm Black Hat’s involvement in this case yet. But as it stands, it could be likely. It’s tough for a gang organization alone to sway the Sunshine Market’s trade parameters.

Gu Nuan is too smart to miss the implication just because they won’t say it outright. She closed the laptop and said, "Now, what should we do? Do we have massive entry funds to influence the Sunshine Market’s gambit? Even if we do, it’s probably too late. Given that they’ve resorted to kidnappings, it shows the transaction result is already decided; the other party only wants to default."

As she spoke, every word struck home, rendering the people in the living room silent as a grave.

Wei Changqing finally spoke again, complaining, "So I said, what’s the use of finding Bart?"

"Sixth brother," Zang Xiaolian said, "we first need to know whose hands Mingli fell into, and hear what conditions they have."

"I’m just worried that doing so might alert them. Maybe they caught Mingli, but don’t know who he is. If Mingli is smart enough, he won’t reveal his identity. If we send someone to probe, what if Black Hat blends in among them, and isn’t that the end? They’d catch second brother’s weakness?"

Not to mention, the sixth brother’s concerns aren’t unfounded. But if they don’t seek out, how can the Second Monkey miraculously return to them? Naturally, it can’t happen!