When the patrol team saw the ship heading this way, they immediately ordered the workers to stop work and evacuate.

Sunlight spilled onto the sea, rippling the water and dazzling the white light.

Lu Qiuying had just arrived at the port with her superiors when she heard the alarm.

Minister Hai looked at her with a puzzled expression; such an alarm was only sounded in an emergency.

The workers who rushed out walked in disarray, but still in a relatively orderly fashion.

Lu Qiuying grabbed one of them, "Engineer Chen, what's going on? Why is everyone rushing out?"

"A cargo ship is heading this way. The patrol captain is telling everyone to evacuate first. Minister Lu, you should evacuate quickly too..."

He had barely finished speaking when a loud "BOOM!" rang out.

Everyone looked toward a spot in the harbor where a ship, anchored not far from the port, suddenly exploded.

Pushed by the waves, the boat rocked and swayed, unable to resist despite its efforts.

"Notify the Coast Guard!" the Minister of the Coast Guard said solemnly.

It is unusual in itself that a cargo ship has entered the waters off Fukushi City and evaded the coast guard's interception.

If it really crashes into the port, all the previous construction will be destroyed.

"The coast guard ship has arrived..." Lu Qiuying pointed to the other side, where the flag on the ship was flying like a soldier standing straight.

The cargo ship is still exploding, and thick smoke is billowing into the sky, forming a mushroom cloud.

When Lu Yunshen and his group arrived at the port, a cordon had already been set up.

The port was shut down for a day, and the workers gradually left.

"Why are you all here?" Lu Qiuying looked at the three of them suspiciously.

“I saw the ship from upstairs in my house, so I rushed over,” Lin Ziyan explained.

Lu Qiuying didn't have time to say much to them before being called away by the minister's secretary.

After the fire on the last cargo ship was extinguished, it was towed to a nearby port.

Lin Ziyan did not stay at the port for long before leaving.

…

the next day,

Rumors circulated in the village that the cargo ship belonged to enemy agents and that the bombs were planted to bomb the port.

Lin Ziyan didn't have time to listen to those rumors; instead, she went to the factory to teach Aunt Chen and the others how to make shrimp paste.

All the small shrimp from various shrimp farms are sent here.

A fragrant aroma wafted out, gradually enveloping the factory building.

The aroma of garlic, a touch of spiciness, and the sweetness of shrimp...

When Huo Qizhen arrived at the factory gate, he swallowed hard.

The aroma is so enticing, it makes you want to take a few bites right away.

He glanced at the briefcase tucked under his arm and remembered Mayor Shi's plea.

The person who was arrested and taken to the police station last time was very stubborn and didn't say anything, insisting that it was because he was jealous of the factory run by Haibi Village.

But it's not difficult to find out who they came into contact with.

The mayor's mother, Madam Jiang, was quickly identified.

A cold glint flashed in Huo Qizhen's eyes. If it weren't for the mayor's intervention, Old Madam Jiang would have already been arrested by now.

"Boss Huo, were you attracted by the aroma?" the chubby girl asked as she arrived at the factory gate.

"I've come to deliver something." Huo Qizhen raised an eyebrow and strode inside.

Lin Ziyan walked out of the inner operating room, covered in sweat.

After adjusting the ingredient ratios, Aunt Chen and the others became proficient after a few tries.

She taught them and then let them practice; she didn't stay inside any longer.

"Mr. Lin, I've brought over the business license..."

Huo Qizhen saw her and quickly stepped forward to speak.

Lin Ziyan took off her mask and hat, let out a soft sigh, and said calmly,

"Did the mayor send you to deliver this?"

Huo Qizhen was stunned for a moment before nodding.

He took out the business license from his briefcase and handed it to Lin Ziyan.

"You guessed it was Madam Jiang who did it?"

Lin Ziyan's lips twitched slightly. Just because she guessed it didn't mean it was her. She hadn't expected it to actually be her.

She glanced at the business license, then at the date it was issued, and gave a mocking smile.

The business license, which had been issued long ago, was withheld for several days.

"Did the mayor send his mother back to Beijing?" Lin Ziyan asked calmly.

The fact that Huo Qizhen had to come and deliver the business license suggests that the mayor wanted to downplay the matter; at least he has some sense of propriety.

"Yes, it was sent back last night." Huo Qizhen pulled up a rattan chair next to him and sat down, his eyes smiling.

He raised his chin slightly and continued, "Didn't you want me to buy some shrimp paste?"

Lin Ziyan shook her head; she planned to sell the shrimp paste to canteens, shops, and other places.

Huo Qizhen's restaurant mainly serves seafood, so the demand for shrimp paste should not be high.

"Okay, I'll order a hundred cans first, and then I'll introduce you to a customer."

The chubby girl looked at him in surprise when she heard what he said.

Are there still people rushing to place orders?

Lin Ziyan gave him a meaningful look, knowing there must be another layer of meaning behind it.

Let's just forget about what happened last time?

"Alright, Mr. Huo is very generous!" Lin Ziyan said with a faint smile.

Huo Qizhen said, "My restaurant has added noodles and rice dishes, and buying shrimp paste is not a favor."

Lin Ziyan nodded, surprised that Huo Qizhen would add more items to the restaurant's menu.

However, the food in Guangzhou is diverse, so adding noodles and rice dishes is just adapting to local customs.

So, the other customer is someone you have a personal connection with?

Lin Ziyan certainly wouldn't refuse; since the other party had offered her a way out, she was bound to accept it.

After all, a head-on confrontation would only result in mutual destruction. I believe that after this incident, Madam Jiang will learn her lesson.

…

The atmosphere at the port was unusually heavy at this moment.

The smoking cargo ship was loaded with many bombs, including several bundles of timed explosives.

The bomb is still hidden in the ship's hold and has not yet fully detonated.

Bomb disposal experts rushed over from another province overnight, but they all shook their heads when they saw the bomb.

"Brother Shen, there were no crew members on board. How did that ship get into the waters off Fuzhou?"

“It can’t be… a ghost…” Yang Yanzhou said, his arm hairs standing on end and goosebumps rising all over his skin.

Lu Yunshen looked at the ship thoughtfully.

How did Maiwei know that the S cargo ship had been modified?

Chen Niaoshu would not bring up the issue of potential questions about her loyalty to the company.

Unless Jack has connections with higher-ups at Myers.

"ghost?"

"The person who steered the ship has already blended in with the port workers and left openly..." Lu Yunshen sneered.

This wasn't the first time he'd encountered something like this—a coordinated attack from within and without.

Lu Yunshen stood on the deck of the cargo ship S, watching the people coming and going on the opposite ship.

All cargo ships, depart from the port immediately; all port staff, leave immediately...

An alarm sounded from a loudspeaker.

Yang Yanzhou frowned, looking at the dilapidated ship, his mind racing.

"Sail away immediately." Lu Yunshen picked up the walkie-talkie, pressed a button, and said.

"Waaah..."

The sound of the ship leaving the shore echoed throughout the harbor, and everyone evacuated in an orderly manner.

Lu Qiuying hurriedly boarded the S cargo ship, her face ashen.

So many bombs, if they really exploded, the shockwaves would probably last a long time...

"Sister Qiuying, what are you doing here?" Yang Yanzhou asked suspiciously.

The ship left the port and headed out to sea.

In less than 10 minutes, only that dilapidated cargo ship remained in the port.

A beam of fire was thrown into the cargo ship, and it started burning from the middle hold.

Rumble... Rumble...

The explosion echoed through the valley, causing a momentary ringing in one's ears.

The waves seemed to be shaken back, and the blue sky and white clouds reflected in them were rippled...