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Chapter 277: Chapter 229: Hoarding? Nonsense (Please subscribe!)_1
Tang Qing had Little Two log onto the website link given by Ulysses. Suddenly, a very clean internet interface popped up. It was really clean, with just two text boxes for input and out.
It was reminiscent of an old-time chat room.
"It’s bloody convenient." Tang Qing couldn’t help but comment. He didn’t know why the other party didn’t just call or use other means of communication, but there must be a reason.
A chat box wasn’t bad, resembling a Penguin chat, affording ample time to ponder responses. If they spoke directly over the phone, too much could be unintentionally revealed. Voice was one thing, but the main issue was the way one spoke, character traits, language habits, etc. Unless it was an act, psychology experts could analyze a person’s character with uncanny accuracy based on just a couple of sentences. Using this method felt much safer.
"Tang Yi, keep an eye on this website." Tang Qing ordered.
"Yes, commander." Tang Yi answered, subsequently assigning a task that once again set the intelligence analysts into a bustling frenzy.
Despite this, Tang Qing didn’t foster any expectations. Since the other party already knew about his online prowess, they were sure to be prepared. Discovering useful information wouldn’t be normal, and even if they did, it couldn’t be trusted because there were too many ways to evade an internet address trace.
For ordinary internet users, it’s possible to see their address at the service provider, but for special individuals, they can make it so that the service provider doesn’t keep any records. In which case, tracking the internet address would be pointless.
Two minutes later.
The opposing server and computers were controlled.
However, it was a darknet site. Apart from getting the internet address, no other useful information was forthcoming. Though the test data showed Texas, United States, the service provider recorded no user registration information for this internet address.
Just as he thought it would be.
It’s a good thing Tang Qing didn’t have any expectations. Methods like tracking network IP addresses to deal with individual or small group hackers simply didn’t work. Even the MAC address of the device offered no purchase information.
Typing on the virtual projection keyboard on the table, Tang Qing wrote, "Who are you."
Of course, it was all typed in English. If he had used Chinese characters, he would’ve given himself away.
Ten seconds later.
A message appeared on the screen.
"Greetings, I am sorry for contacting you so abruptly. However, without any other way of reaching you, we resorted to this. Please understand."
Despite the other party’s courteous tone, Tang Qing was unimpressed. These people were always sweet-talkers when they needed something but wouldn’t hesitate to stab you in the back when the time came.
Tang Qing sneered, typing in response: "Before discussing anything, why don’t you return my money?"
A conversation should be conducted on equal footing. With the other party holding his money, there would be no proper communication.
"No problem, your money will be credited to your account in one minute. To show our sincerity, we can talk then."
Tang Qing didn’t respond but instead waited for his money to arrive.
Indeed, less than a minute later, he received a transfer notification. However, the amount was not right.
Eighty million euros.
He was overpaid by twenty million euros, a two billion RMB apology fee. Was this their so-called sincerity?
However, what business does the other party wants to discuss with him? What does he have that they find valuable?
His ’vast’ wealth?
He chuckled at the thought. If that was the case, then it was a joke. Despite all the money shuffling, it was all just moving around in the system, and he only had less than two hundred million US dollars at his disposal.
Or did they value his ability to hide his financial transactions? That was a possibility. If the system was involved, it would be a miracle if they could trace anything. Perhaps they wanted to get acquainted with him, this ’big fish in deep waters.’
Regardless, it was pointless to think about it. Better ask directly.
Tang Qing promptly typed: "I’ve received the money, but there’s an extra twenty million. What’s the meaning of this?"
"Hello, the twenty million is a gift, a token of our apology. Following this, I hope our conversation won’t be affected by previous misunderstandings."
Using over two hundred million RMB to erase misunderstandings seemed extremely opulent, but waste not, want not. Once something passed his lips, it would never come out again.
"That’s fine, I’ll accept it. As long as you don’t tell me to stop this scheme, I think our conversation will be very pleasant." Tang Qing said. He wouldn’t readily give up a scheme that was garnering him profits of thirty million RMB a day.
"Rest assured, we have no need for you to halt your transactions. We just hope that your money will continue to pass through our banks in future."
"What do you mean?" Tang Qing asked, realizing immediately where the problem lay. ’Our’? It clearly did not refer to the current arbitrage banks he was using directly. This was because he had already been using these channels, so there was no need for a reminder.
Could the other party belong to different factions?
"We don’t need to know the purpose of your large assets. I just hope that you can use our bank channels for your money in the future."
"Weren’t they using your channels before?" Tang Qing feigned confusion.
"Of course not. We also have different camps within us. For instance, this organization that you just breached belongs to us. Other camps have similar organizations."
Well, Tang Qing instantly knew that they had come to coax him into joining their side. Equipped with the advantage of first contact and a lead on channels, they were keen on winning over Tang Qing first - sort of like banking canvassing. Believing that it was for canvassing purposes though, was rather naive.
"Why? Are you after the transaction fees?" Tang Qing asked again, acting ignorant.
"Not at all. We couldn’t care less about the transaction fees. You can directly transfer to the several accounts we designate, and we will transfer the corresponding currency to your designated account. We will also waive the service charges for you and complete the transaction at the international exchange rate."
"What’s the benefit in this for you?" Tang Qing curiously asked. Judging from standard business practices, the other party didn’t appear to gain any advantages; unless...
"We can’t disclose that, I’m afraid."
"..."
Tang Qing fell silent. Obviously, the other party needed his money for some special purposes, such as asset transfer, money laundering, and so on.
Indeed, they couldn’t possibly use a bank’s top-tier assets for money laundering, right? even laundering money using fake customer loans was pretty easy.
Or were there other, larger interests involved?
Forget it, it was none of his concern. It was an internal issue of Western countries.
As for trying to harm him, it was laughable. Nobody could find him.
However, it appeared that he would need to exercise caution with transfers in the future. This method of transaction was too distinctive. Until he figured out a solution, he had no intention of using overseas bank accounts under his real name.
Also... he would need to start a new layout.
"Is there a limit?" Tang Qing asked.
"Yes, six hundred million euros per day. That’s why we sought you so urgently."
"..."
Tang Qing was speechless. He originally wanted to increase the limit slightly, earning an extra one hundred million a day, but it seems such hopes were pure delusions.
However, he wasn’t disappointed because the current limit was already quite high. Earning a hundred million RMB a day would be insane. It would represent an annual transaction volume of nearly six to seven thousand billion euros. Many people would go crazy over that.
"I agree." Tang Qing responded.
At least for now, there didn’t seem to be anything that could harm him or his country. If he refused, the other party could simply cut off his arbitrage channels which wouldn’t be amusing in the least. He initially suspected they had swallowed his money, wanted to fleece him, or even make threats, but none of that happened.
In that case, there was no need to clash with them.
After all, he was someone who responded favorably to those who treated him well.
However, even if they didn’t disclose it, he still needed to understand their motives. Otherwise, it would always bother him.
ps: Mouse will try his best to write two Chapters every day. The computer broke down forcing him to write on mobile which is much slower. Fortunately, Mouse didn’t have a single word of manuscript saved, otherwise, he would’ve been crying in the washroom. Ah, why does he not feel happy?
