Xiaofan's question made Li Yunchang hesitate for a mont.
With his personality, he wouldn't discuss others behind their backs lightly.
"Oh, Xiaofan, you don't need to worry too much about this person. Since I invited you on board, I will definitely ensure your safe arrival on shore," Li Yunchang assud that it was sothing Dalke said yesterday that made Xiaofan unhappy, which is why Xiaofan asked.
"That's not what I an. I'm just curious. We're clearly cooperating, yet it's all so mysterious. They won't even tell us where exactly we'll be unloading. Even though there's no direct interest involved, at least we're in a cooperative relationship, right? Isn't it strange that there's not even this bit of transparency? Don't you think so, Mr. Li?"
"Well..."
Xiaofan's words indeed made Li Yunchang ponder. But in the world of business, who can say for sure? After all, the other party isn't Chinese, and they've already cleared inspections on the Philippine side allowing them on board, so there shouldn't be any issues. Hence, Li Yunchang didn't pay much attention to it.
However, the young man in front of him seed quite sensitive to such matters.
"Xiaofan, what I actually want to know more about is your identity."
"Hmm? ?" Xiaofan was taken aback, then smiled bitterly. This Li Yunchang does have so brains.
"Everyone has secrets they can't tell outsiders. It's true for you, and it's true for . Others naturally have secrets they'd rather keep hidden as well. Why should we question it further?"
"I agree with that. Apologies for being intrusive," Xiaofan said softly.
Setting aside the topic, the two continued to discuss other things. Xiaofan wasn't very familiar with business matters, but at least he was the chairman of the Dongwu Group, chairman of the Ren Clan, chairman of the Li Group, and so on.
Even though he was a figurehead who didn't participate much, he had observed enough over ti that while he didn't know much about stock trading, he had his own insights when it ca to business investnts.
As for Li Yunchang, the more he chatted with Xiaofan, the more he felt that Xiaofan was a talent. If he really intended to make a mark in the business world, his future achievents would be imasurable.
I wonder how Li Yunchang would feel if he knew Xiaofan's worth was several tis his own...
The desire to return ho persisted. Although Dalke hadn't dared to bother Xiaofan for the past two days, Xiaofan hadn't been able to put the matter behind him.
However, if they could just land, even in M Country, it would only be a few hours' flight back to Huaxia.
The endless sea stretched out as far as the eye could see, and Xiaofan constantly felt the urge to rush onto the land.
"Hey, Xiaofan, you can't fish here."
Feeling bored, Xiaofan borrowed a fishhook from a sailor on the ship and found so shrimp in the kitchen to fish on the deck. He had already checked the location to ensure the line wouldn't snag in the propeller.
But not long after he cast his line, Captain Zhou Jian ca over and stopped him.
"Can't fish?"
"Of course not. Look, the railing here is only waist-high. This is deep sea. If a big fish hooks on, it could pull you right in if you're not careful. If no one notices, it could be disastrous."
Ah, so that's what the captain was worried about.
"That possibility isn't very high."
Leng Yue, sitting on the terrace, said without concern.
"Oh, your wife really isn't worried about you at all."
"I trust him," Leng Yue added.
"Leng Yue..." Xiaofan gently shook his head at Leng Yue.
"Ah, Xiaofan, it's obvious you've found a great wife. By the way, I've never seen a girl as beautiful as her in Taiwan."
"She's used to being capricious and speaks without much restraint. Please don't mind, Captain."
"How could I... Hey, hey, hey..."
Just then, Xiaofan's fishing rod sank, and he instinctively pulled back... For a mont there, he almost got pulled out.
A big fish... He could tell from the feel in his hands.
"Play it, don't let it escape."
Zhou Jian also sensed it was a big fish and got a bit excited.
Since the ship was still moving, the line kept spooling out... Pausing briefly, Xiaofan yanked it swiftly, reeling in quickly...
"Let out so more, just let it get exhausted," Zhou Jian kept instructing Xiaofan.
After nearly twenty minutes, with the help of a few crew mbers summoned by the captain, they finally hauled a 1.3-ter-long fish aboard.
"You are sothing else. The last ti I caught such a big fish was five years ago. That was in the Maldives... The sea is truly a wonderful place," Zhou Jian remarked, looking at the big fish.
"What kind of fish is this?"
"How would I know? Anyway, every year around this ti, there are lots of big fish passing through by the Caribbean Sea. If you're lucky, most of what you catch are big fish. Back in the day, when I was younger, I frequently ca here with my boss, and we'd catch all sorts of fish I've never seen before. Didn't study much, but if it's edible, who cares about the rest."
"The Caribbean? Are you saying... The sa Caribbean as in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'?" Xiaofan suddenly furrowed his brow, looking at Captain Zhou Jian.
"Yes, exactly. The sa one you young people often watch at the movies. It's in that direction, but we're not heading that way. We're passing through this area..."
"Pirates..." Xiaofan mumbled, falling into deep thought: "Captain, does the ship have any ard weapons?"
"Hey, no need to worry; in this day and age, even if there are pirates, they wouldn't be so brazen," Zhou Jian said confidently.
"Let's hope so."
You never know... Just in case...
Just past this area is the open sea leading to the Caribbean. In international waters, who can predict what might happen?
Did Dalke choose this route because of the pirates?
Suddenly, a bold hypothesis flashed through Xiaofan's mind.
The thought alone startled Xiaofan: "Could it be? Could it really be that coincidental?"
"What? What coincidence?"
"Captain, if I told you this ship might be attacked by pirates in the next day or two, would you believe and change the route now?" Xiaofan asked.
"Huh? Are you joking, Xiaofan?"
"I don't joke about these things."
"But it's impossible to change course now. Why do you say that?"
"Just a guess."
"A guess... Xiaofan, this... might be..."
"Ah, maybe I'm wrong. But still, Captain, you better be prepared. If I'm wrong, no harm done. But if I'm right, don't worry. With here, even if faced with pirates, I have my ways to deal with them," Xiaofan said while tidying up his fishing line.
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