Chapter 282 A Snake (2/2)

Azzam nodded and said, ”Yes, based on what I know, it can make you a lot of money. Many Americans have gotten wealthy this way.”

”Then why did you not say so earlier?” The muscular man slapped Azzam, causing him to tumble to the ground.

As the weather was scorching hot, they waited at the sheltered side of the unit for the storage unit’s owner to return.

The auction ended at noon.

After Li Du and the rest had made the payment, they went for lunch instead of tidying the unit.

At lunch, the Playboy wanted to satisfy his curiosity. ”What did you see in unit 62? Why did you keep bidding?”

As Li Du devoured his burger, he said, ”Didn’t see anything, I offered only because I noticed that Arabian guy being anxious about it—I felt that he must have known what was in the unit.”

The Playboy responded, ”So you’re an expert at playing with people’s minds.”

Helping Li Du to change the topic, Hans said, ”I’m more looking forward to what’s in the second storage unit. Buddy, 31,000 dollars, that’s 31,000 dollars!”

Playboy said, ”What’s the big deal? My unit’s more than 160,000 dollars.”

It was the first time Li Du knew of anyone who paid such a price for a storage unit; he wondered, ”To pay 160,500 dollars for a storage unit, what’s there to earn?”

The Playboy smiled and replied confidently, ”Of course, the things in there could sell for 180,000 dollars. If the right person is found, I could get more than 200,000 dollars.”

At this point, he added, ”But even if it could only go for 180,000 dollars, it would still be better than going home empty-handed, right?”

Li Du nodded; as he threw away the cup after finishing his iced orange drink, he said, ”Alright guys, let’s get to work!”

The nickname ”Playboy” was not wasted on Akkalou—he had a gentlemanly demeanor about him. He did not get his hands dirty, instead hiring two movers who did the job for him.

Li Du and Hans tidied the second storage unit first; this unit had more valuable items.

The Playboy came over and said, ”If you guys need help disposing of your stuff, I think I can help provide the channels. Don’t stand on ceremony with me.”

Today, he had collaborated with the duo to teach Andrew a lesson, causing him to have gained nothing. The Playboy was delighted with the outcome and had naturally developed a better impression of Li Du and Hans.

Li Du asked, ”Okay, are these clothes easy to dispose of?”

The Playboy replied, ”Not at all. The best way is to repackage them and then send them to Asia or Africa to be sold. They should be packaged as new items sold at a discount, in order to fetch good prices.”

Li Du said, ”So just package and then sell for a discount.”

”But your quantity’s too small,” the Playboy lamented. ”It’s not worth it. Are you willing to wait more than a month, just to earn 2,000 or 3,000 dollars?”

Li Du shook his head. ”Forget it.”

It was not an easy job sorting out the clothing, shoes, and hats; Li Du and Hans were perspiring profusely as they packed and stacked the items.

On the other hand, Godzilla was moving the cupboards and cabinets out. As Hans was folding a skirt, he said, ”Be careful bro, be careful. We’re depending on these cabinets to make us some money.”

Suddenly, a knocking sound was heard coming from within a cabinet. Godzilla stopped, opened the cabinet, and took half a step backwards as he shouted, ”Sh*t!”

”What is it?” Hans stood up and asked.

Godzilla said, ”There’s a snake!”

Hans was astounded, ”Snake? How can it be, bro? It should have died of heat in the storage...”

Li Du said calmly, ”That’s not a real snake. Godzilla, don’t worry and take it out.”

Godzilla scratched his head, squatted down to have a look and then chuckled, ”It’s not a snake—it’s a purse.”

He stretched out his hand that was holding the purse. Covering the exterior of the purse was greyish-brown snakeskin; there was a realistic-looking snake’s head on the clasp.

It was no wonder Godzilla had been frightened: the snake’s head was very lifelike, with its mouth revealing sharp fangs, and two gleaming red eyes just like a real snake.

Li Du smiled. ”This is good stuff, buddy.”

Hans stretched his hand out, ”Let me see...”

Out of nowhere, a hand stretched out to grab the purse - it was the Playboy. With a shocked look, he said, ”God, it’s THAT purse?!”