Far to the east, on a calm sea.
A dilapidated, all-blue fishing boat quietly followed behind the imposing white double-decker cruise ship.
Inside the cabin of the small boat.
A disheveled man is staring intently at a tiny, one-inch-square photograph.
In the photo, the woman's beautiful face smiles brightly in the sunlight, her small dimples appearing faintly.
As he looked at him, the man's gaze softened.
He pressed the photo to his chest, and his eyes slowly reddened.
"Brother Lie, something's wrong with the weather. It looks like a downpour is coming. We need to hurry..."
The man quickly put the photo into his inner pocket, the fishy smell of his sleeve brushing against his eyes, and the moisture in the corners of his eyes dissipated.
He grabbed a handful of his messy hair and stood up.
"There's no rush, we can only wait for the signal!"
He spoke coldly and indifferently, his gaze lingering on the distant west.
He's been out for a very, very long time...
He initially thought she would be back in a few days, but he had no idea how she had managed these past few months.
Will she miss him?
Is the garment factory progressing smoothly?
Has anyone made things difficult for her?
Looking at the suddenly darkening sky, Jiang You said worriedly, "But our small fishing boat can no longer withstand big storms."
In order to avoid attracting the attention of those people, they deliberately rented this dilapidated fishing boat.
After drifting aimlessly at sea for two or three months, they finally got their wish and the luxury tanker arrived.
However, they seriously underestimated the power of the sea.
The two fishermen who came with them had already perished at sea while trying to repair their fishing boat during a previous storm.
Is it finally their turn?
"Let's see how it goes. If we really can't hold on, we'll ask the big ship for help!"
Leng Lie pursed his lips tightly.
He was absolutely unwilling to perish in the belly of a fish.
He promised her that he would go back alive and grow old with her!
Jiang You's eyes lit up, but he hesitated and asked, "Is it alright?"
Leng Lie glanced at him sideways, "What else can we do?"
If they die, wouldn't it all be for nothing?
Besides, they had been following this cruise ship for more than two months.
When faced with a seemingly insurmountable situation, it's only natural to ask them for help.
Otherwise, wouldn't that just alert the enemy?
The wind and waves grew larger and more turbulent.
The sky suddenly darkened, as if an immortal who was writing furiously had suddenly overturned his inkstone.
The gale whipped the waves, causing them to crash erratically, like a hunting dog sniffing around in search of prey.
"Send a distress signal!"
Jiang You nodded and quickly raised a white flag to signal for help.
The torrential rain lashed the small fishing boat, splashing up a white mist.
The fierce winds raged, tossing the boat this way and that, along with pieces of tarpaulin.
Jiang You's face grew paler and paler. "Brother Lie, they're not responding. Should we lower anchor?"
Leng Lie had been keeping an eye on the cruise ship, so he naturally saw it long ago.
"No need, let's force our way through!"
He gripped the helm with all his might, and the small boat braved the wind and rain, trying its best to drift closer to the larger ship with the wind.
They couldn't even last an hour in such a storm.
Moreover, judging from the sky, it might not clear up for another two hours.
Jiang You gritted his teeth and rushed over to help him control the boat.
A giant wave crashed over, and Leng Lie and his companion seized the opportunity to exert all their strength, risking the destruction of the ship and loss of life to ram the oil tanker.
The small boat collided with the oil tanker and bounced away. Leng Lie seized the opportunity and quickly jumped up, grabbing the gangway.
At the same time, he suddenly tightened the rope around his waist, pulling Jiang You over as well.
"Brother Lie, so they weren't abandoning us after all!"
Leng Lie glanced at him, nodded slightly, and quickly climbed onto the deck.
In the second-floor lounge, a graceful and elegant woman was leisurely enjoying a cup of coffee.
She nestled lazily on the soft sofa, watching with great interest the two drenched chickens on the deck.
"Let them take a shower, change their clothes, and then bring them up for questioning."
"yes."
The waiter bowed and withdrew.
The two, now freshly dressed, were led to the lounge.
The woman wore an elaborate European-style court dress and had her hair styled in a high bun.
The blue gemstones on her ears and the sapphire necklace on her chest shone brightly.
"Thank you so much for saving my life!"
Leng Lie gave the woman a deep look.
If Guan Yuxi dressed like that, she would definitely look a hundred or a thousand times better than her.
He will definitely let her try it when he gets back.
"Really? How should I thank you?"
The woman's eyes were upturned at the corners, giving her an indescribable charm.
Leng Lie frowned and silently took a step back.
Jiang You glanced at him calmly and stepped forward.
A blush crept onto his face. "Miss, how would you like us brothers to thank you?"
The woman's gaze swept over Leng Lie's muscular chest, filled with greed and interest.
Leng Lie stared silently at the floor, a fleeting look of disdain flashing in his eyes, which she just happened to see.
She couldn't help but feel disappointed, with a hint of regret.
Then she looked at Jiang You's fair and delicate baby face and said with a charming smile, "Then it depends on your sincerity, little brother."
***
Leng Lie stared blankly at the churning sea.
The wind and waves were indeed fierce; their old fishing boat had been smashed to pieces.
The ship planks were quickly scattered by the water.
He stared unblinkingly in the northwest direction, and the traffic lights remained off.
Meanwhile, in the cabin behind them, Jiang You's suppressed breathing and the woman's unrestrained laughter resonated with the waves on the sea...
Half an hour later.
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