Brother Wei put the hem of his shirt down. “But you can join the case now. After all, I sold the item already, and I know you’re capable of retrieving it. You can sell it for a few hundred renminbi later. It’s a win-win situation.” 

I cussed, “Win-win my butt! You cheated us!” 

“Don’t speak such words. We’re in the same business. Are you confident that all the otherworldly items you’ve sold are safe? Don’t fool yourself and lie to others. This business is like selling drugs. We know they’re not good, but people still ask for them, and we deliver. We’re just working to make ends meet. Don’t think too much about it.” 

Brother Wei’s code of ethics made me speechless. 

He collected his stuff and put them in a big suitcase. He even put on a pair of sunglasses and prepared to leave with an excited face. Before leaving, he told me, “Boss Zhang, I owe you this time. When we have a chance, we should...