On the high seas, in the cabin of a ship.

Gu Tingchen walked out of the cabin with weak steps and came to the deck outside.

The scorching sun was burning the deck. As soon as Gu Tingchen walked up, he felt a strong heat wave and he couldn't help but frown slightly.

The sea breeze blew on his cheeks, and he finally felt better.

No matter how bad the environment is, Gu Tingchen can accept it, but the days without Jiang Ranran and the days when he is worried about her, Gu Tingchen feels like the days are long and he can't get through a single day.

Holding the railing, Gu Tingchen looked at the vast ocean and felt that the journey home was endless.

At this moment, a strong figure appeared beside Gu Tingchen silently.

"What's wrong? Are you worried about something?" The voice was old but gave people a very wise feeling.

Gu Tingchen looked back and saw that it was Lao Du.

Although Lao Du is a sailor, he has rich experience. Gu Tingchen can see the wisdom of an old man in his eyes. He is sure that Lao Du is a man who can withstand hardships and has a story.

"You saw through me at first sight." Gu Tingchen praised.

Old Du, however, didn't buy it. He laughed and said, "Don't make fun of me. It's obvious from your eyes that you're thinking about your wife."

Lao Du spoke bluntly, but Gu Tingchen didn't mind at all.

He was right. Gu Tingchen’s mind was now full of Jiang Ranran, nothing else.

"It's easy to offend people if you always speak out like this." Gu Tingchen said with a hint of joking.

Lao Du smiled again, "You are a rich and capable man, how could a sailor like me see through you so easily?" Lao Du said modestly, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and did not smoke it himself at first, but handed it to Gu Tingchen.

Gu Tingchen didn't smoke before, but this time he took it.

First, he didn't want Lao Du to think he looked down on him. Second, he was feeling so depressed that he really wanted to light a cigarette.

"Are you used to smoking cheap cigarettes?" Lao Du was a little surprised that Gu Tingchen did not refuse.

Gu Tingchen smiled bitterly, "Aren't they all cigarettes?"

Old Du nodded in satisfaction, and his admiration for Gu Tingchen increased. He had already felt that Gu Tingchen was not the kind of capitalist he thought he was, the kind of profiteer who valued profit over separation.

The two men lit cigarettes and puffed smoke at the deck railing.

The smoke drifted away with the wind, as if taking away Gu Tingchen's sorrow.

"The person you care about must be an outstanding person." Lao Du said as if he was speaking from his heart.

Gu Tingchen smiled and nodded, Jiang Ranran's smiling face appearing in his mind. He couldn't help but tell Lao Du about Jiang Ranran's story, "She is a very kind person. She owns an orphanage and has adopted many homeless children."

"Oh? Then this woman is not bad." Lao Du said with great approval.

Gu Tingchen nodded again, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes: "It's just that I don't know when I can see her again. She probably thinks I'm dead now and is suffering greatly. I even dreamed that she said she wanted to go with me. I'm really scared..."

Lao Du could understand Gu Tingchen's worries. He sighed and reached out to pat Gu Tingchen on the shoulder.

"What did the captain say?" asked Lao Du.

Gu Tingchen said with a serious face, "He is willing to take me ashore, but I need to pay 10 million after that."

This number startled Lao Du. His sparse eyebrows raised, "How much? Ten million?!"

"Yes, ten million." Gu Tingchen replied calmly.

He seemed to be telling Lao Du that there was nothing wrong with his ears and he did not hear it wrong, it was exactly 10 million.

Lao Du laughed dryly, his laughter tinged with sarcasm. "Our captain is really asking for too much. He's really bold. But I believe you can afford it, otherwise you wouldn't agree."

Gu Tingchen nodded. Of course he could afford it. As long as he could see Jiang Ranran, any amount of money would be fine.

"Based on your experience, can you tell me how long it will take to reach the shore?" Gu Tingchen looked at the vast ocean, always feeling that it had no boundaries and was unsure in his heart.

Lao Du took a deep drag on his cigarette, frowned, and told Gu Tingchen, "It looks like we won't be able to reach the shore for a month or so."

"A month or so..." Gu Tingchen sighed, his eyes filled with sadness again.

This period of time felt extremely long to Gu Tingchen.

Lao Du knew that Gu Tingchen was anxious and upset, but there was nothing he could do. He could only persuade Gu Tingchen to calm down and wait, "Meetings are always rare, so this is worth cherishing."

Gu Tingchen understood the reason, but he couldn't suppress his desire to see Jiang Ranran.

He nodded, agreeing with Lao Du's words.

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Gu family.

After Jiang Ranran brought Shen Fei back, he locked him in a room alone, away from other people.

Shen Fei sat on a chair, his whole body tied up with ropes.

"Jiang Ranran, you are illegally detaining me." Shen Fei raised his face, as if he was ready to control Jiang Ranran.

This was not the first time Jiang Ranran had experienced his arrogance. She had always lost to Shen Fei before, but not now.

"Then call the police." Jiang Ranran said coldly and calmly.

She was a little tired of standing, so Wu Wei quickly pulled over a chair and placed it behind Jiang Ranran. Jiang Ranran sat down and stared at Shen Fei with cold, ruthless and cruel eyes.

Where is Shen Fei's phone to call the police? He couldn't help but tremble with anger.

"I tell you, when I get out, you won't be well either. I will definitely go to the police station to expose you." Shen Fei can do almost nothing now except say a few harsh words.

Jiang Ranran curled his lips and sneered, looking at Chen Fei as if he were a clown, "I'm afraid you can't leave the Gu family."

"Damn woman, if I had known you were so cruel, I should have wiped you out!" Shen Fei roared, the blood vessels in his eyes were red, as if they were about to explode in his eyes.

It can be seen that his hatred for Jiang Ranran is about to burst out of his body.

Jiang Ranran stretched out her hand, and Wu Wei stretched out his arm in time to support her.

Walking up to Shen Fei, Jiang Ranran stretched out his hand, swung his arm, and slapped Shen Fei directly!

Shen Fei only felt a burning pain on his face and his ears were buzzing. He stared at Jiang Ranran in surprise. Before he could open his mouth to speak, he felt a fishy and sweet hot stream flowing out from the corner of his mouth. This woman actually beat him and made him bleed!

"Jiang Ranran! Bitch! How dare you hit me!" Shen Fei struggled hard, trying to break free from the rope and fight with Jiang Ranran.

Jiang Ranran didn't say anything and slapped him again!

With a loud slap, Shen Fei was hit so hard that he saw stars and a bright red five-finger mark was left on his face.

"I'm going to hit you. You'll have to pay the price for your bad mouth."