Chapter 287 - James and Zeng (2/2)
”Before coming here I hired a private detective. Besides why do you think I didn't come to the hotel for two days?” Zeng glanced at his phone, the google maps pointed at left. He gestured the same to James.
”I thought you went for a hook--”
”Shut up, you dirty mind. Who do you take me for?'' Zeng scowled, ”I and my friends went for drag racing with the so-called rich brats of the city. I later grabbed the opportunity and inquired about Ricci's over drinks. Men, I tell you--” he turned to James, ”--they are better gossipers than women.”
”Ha, no one can beat me and Susu in gossips. We can gossip about dogs even.” James slapped his hand in the air. ”Anyway, are you sure we can get any information from this one? Because Evan definitely survived that fire. But how? Was there any other survivor?”
”Let's ask her. Hope she will answer our questions. At least some. She was a servant to Evan's family when they died in fire. Since Ricci family is not around anymore, she doesn't have anyone to fear..... Go down that way,”
They stopped at the doors of an old house. The address Zeng got from a private detective was this. James knocked twice and waited.
A man opened a small opening build in the door and questioned.
Before Zeng could say, James stepped on his toe to silence him. ”Hi, we are tourists and lost our way. Can you please help us to the nearest bus stand or a place to spend the night? I will appreciate a glass of water.”
”Ask next door.” The man answered rudely.
”I told you,” Zeng interrupted, taking James by surprise, ”I told you people of France are rude and they never help anyone. You see that? I shouldn't have listened to you and have come here. We are stuck in this God-damn place now. Damn, I will do anything to get me out of here. I have a race tomorrow and millions of dollars are at stake. ” Zeng raised his wrist, revealing the expensive watch and gold bracelet.
The man shut the door on their face.
”...”
”...”
James burst into a peel of laughter. ”Do you think you can entice these villagers with money? Hahaha.... silly man,”
”Do you have a better idea?”