Chapter 60: The Four-Person Operation
"Who, me?"
"No, why? I didn't say I wanted to go into the water!"
Luo Yin was puzzled and quickly waved her hand in refusal.
"No, no, Sister You, I can't swim at all. I haven't even mastered diving yet, I really can't do it!"
She's not stupid; she knows all about all the commotion that's been happening at sea these past few days.
Not to mention Xia Lao and the others who had been soaked on the deck several times, these few people also went into the water from another place with tacit approval.
Luo Yin didn't know what they were doing underwater, but both sides seemed to tacitly agree not to ask, as if they allowed Old Man Chen's behavior.
Luo Yin could see clearly that every time these people went into the water, the old man in charge of logistics and statistics looked pained. She knew it was because he was worried about the equipment; there was only so much underwater equipment, and once one broke, it was gone.
Even under such simple conditions, they still managed to squeeze out three sets.
The profound meaning and purpose behind this demonstrate its importance!
Luo Yin was interrupted by her superiors as soon as she uttered her refusal.
"It's settled then. You all need to take good care of her. This girl is lucky and will be of help to you!" These words were almost a direct message to the group that this girl was no ordinary person.
Yu Lizhu nodded, her smile sending chills down Yu Lizhu's spine.
"Grandpa Chen, my legs are weak, I'm scared as soon as I go into the water, I'm really scared."
Old Chen listened to her until she fell silent before saying, "Girl, go ahead. I've calculated that this operation will go smoothly; it's very auspicious!"
"Besides, these brothers and sisters in front of you aren't just for show; they'll protect you."
Luo Yin didn't believe it; of the three, she only knew one, You Lizhu.
The relationship between the two was only so-so, and the other two were barely acquaintances. Could she entrust her life to them?
"Young lady, don't worry, I, Du Yuetian, am a man of the highest integrity. Since you were arranged by Elder Chen, I will definitely protect you and make sure you don't suffer any losses!" Du patted his arm, showing off his muscles.
"That's right, don't worry, I'm pretty good at fighting. As long as you follow orders, I can protect you!"
Loin was caught in a dilemma, until there was no possibility of refusing.
She was itching to grab Old Man Chen and shake him around. What on earth was this old man up to?
She thought learning to scuba dive was just a substitute role, but with so many people, it was hard for her to get a chance to participate; who would have thought that this old guy would do things differently and come up with a whole new path!
Luo Yin had no choice but to grit her teeth and endure it.
She then asked for a two-day break so she could test the waters. Old Chen held out his hand, indicating only one day; he had calculated it all!
Luo Yin agreed, saying she would delay as long as possible.
But no matter how much she prayed, the day of departure still arrived. Before setting off, Luo Yin became so nervous that she barely rested and kept tossing and turning.
The person in the next bed was woken up by the noise. They wanted to get up and say something to her, but they held back.
Luo Yin was unaware of all this. She got up very early the next day, ate in the cafeteria, and then started rummaging through her equipment.
This time they went further afield, needing to take a small boat to search for nearby islands and reefs.
When she heard this, her heart sank. It wasn't that she wanted to hear what the other person was saying, but with such a vast ocean and all directions, she was terrified that something might happen to that small boat and she might never return.
But thinking of Old Man Chen's face, she had to cheer herself up.
Before leaving, she placed the letter she had written under her pillow, which focused on the reasons and causes of her departure. She mentioned a person surnamed Chen several times and emphasized that if she did not return this time, she would take all the compensation and bonuses to her family. She even wrote down two mailing addresses.
One note is from my home on the grasslands, and the other is written in my elder brother's factory area.
The small boat was launched, and everyone except those launching the boat gathered on the deck.
They looked at the four of them with a mixture of curiosity and shock, their admiration and amazement practically tangible!
Several foreigners exclaimed in amazement, and after learning what they were going to do, they were filled with admiration!
"Awesome!"
"Alright, the timing is just right, hurry up and do as I say."
The old man, with a heartless expression, drove them off the ship. The equipment had already been loaded onto the boat, and they were just waiting for the men to board.
Xia Mingjiang looked at her with regret and sympathy. He already knew why Old Chen had called her there, but it was too late for him to stop it!
I wanted to discuss it with the people around me, but then I discovered that Hosenye had gone into the water.
Helpless, he could only give her a small bag of life-saving items, telling her that if she fell into the water, she could leave everything else behind, but she had to take this small bag, as it could save her life.
Luo Yin thanked him profusely, and Ganda secretly gave her a small bottle of medicine.
He said it was for use in dangerous situations, but when she asked what it was for, he was knocked away before he could answer.
"Waaaaah, Xiao Luo, why were you sent out like this? It's so dangerous down there!" Yuan Fang cried until her eyes were swollen. She had always been a bit timid, and seeing her little sister sitting in that small boat going out only made her think of countless dangerous scenarios.
"Should you come back?"
Shao Shilan sighed and handed her a small bundle, saying, "This is something I prepared temporarily, you can take it!"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Du quickly waved his hand and said, "Xiao Luo, hurry up and get on. We can't bring any more things. Our boat is only so big."
Luo Yin smiled wryly, thanked everyone one by one, and said she would wait for her to return.
Stepping onto the rubber boat, Luo Yin swayed slightly, but luckily someone helped her to sit down steadily.
The four split into two groups: Xiao Du and You Lizhu were in front, while she and Meng Shaoyuan were behind. With their oars moving in tandem, the boat quickly drifted away into the distance.
"Please be careful, we'll be waiting for you to come back!"
"Sister You, Sister Luo, you must come back."
Xiao Fang kept waving, which inspired everyone to join in.
However, they quickly turned into a tiny black dot and disappeared as if they had teleported!
Some people disappear in the blink of an eye, making one wonder if they've misread it?
Xia saw it too. He looked at Old Chen with a pounding heart and saw him with a smug smile. Could it be that he hadn't seen it wrong?
"Old Chen, it's been so long since we last spoke. I happen to have a bottle of Hongguang Erguotou, would you like to try some?"
Knowing that he was having an alcohol craving, Blind Chen nodded aloofly.
The two left quickly, one after the other, and then huddled together. Xia Mingjiang took out a lot of his stock, including peanuts and dried meat strips, which are great snacks to go with drinks.
The old man reached out and touched it, and the aroma of meat instantly filled his nose. "You're something else, kid. You still have so much good food. So, what do you want?"
Xia served him a drink, chatting casually like a junior, before turning the subject to ask Luo Yin and the others where they were going.
He was actually very curious about this, and he naturally realized that the remaining three were not simple either.
However, since they were not particularly noticeable at first, he only glanced at them a few times and had no idea that they would take another small boat out at this time.
"Looking for something!"
"What is that?"
His eyes widened as he looked around warily, then lowered his voice and said, "Could it be that you've already discovered the entrance to the shipwreck and are going to retrieve the artifacts? That won't do. Taking action without official confirmation is illegal. Elder Xia and Elder Yu are both government officials, and there are so many soldiers watching over them."
These things can't be faked; he can't help with them.
Blind Chen squinted comfortably; this was truly enjoyable, he hadn't had any in ages.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who cares about that little thing!"
Xia shuddered, "Oh, you know what's down there? You can even figure that out? You're amazing!"
Old Chen blushed at the praise. "Who's who? I mean we have our own mission. You're in charge of the archaeological excavation. Don't worry about anything else. Do you remember the confidentiality regulations?"
The old man's threats and nonsense intimidated Xia, who was confused but quickly realized he was up to no good.
Never mind, he quickly grabbed it and stuffed it into his mouth before he finished eating.
"Will those kids be safe going out? And you're taking that girl with you? How old is she? Does she have the ability to protect herself?"
Old Chen got annoyed by the questions and simply shooed the person away.
Xia, whose room door was locked, quickly realized what was happening and started knocking.
"Hey, grandpa, this is my room!"
The departure of Luo Yin and the others was like a small splash, quickly disappearing from the surface of the sea.
The people on the ship continued to work busily, each responsible for their own tasks.
The people on board the Maria are currently most concerned about all the information and data that Elder Xia and Elder Tan obtained from underwater.
However, after most of the day, the people underwater came ashore again.
The process is now very smooth. Someone is taking notes for the two of them, while others are helping to disassemble their equipment. Just as they have rested, Mr. Hu and the others have already drawn the 25th draft of the simulated ship.
"How was this time? Let me see if there's anything I don't like, and I'll improve it immediately!"
All three glanced at Lao Xia and Lao Tan. Xia Ming paused for a while before letting Lao Tan look first.
He summoned Xia and asked about the current status of the assigned tasks and whether anything had happened during his absence.
Hearing the voices of several people discussing, Xia Mingjiang finished reporting the basic situation and then changed the subject to talking about the four of them going to sea.
Xia Mingjiang paid close attention to his expression the whole time and found that he didn't change much after he finished speaking.
My heart started pounding, and I was about to say something when I was interrupted.
"Alright, I understand. How are things going, Lao Tan?"
Seeing the old man change the subject, Xia behind him had a knowing look on her face.
He rested his face on his right hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
People who had been passing by turned back and glanced at him.
"boring!"
Xia Mingjiang grabbed him, "Hey, who are you talking about? Old Zhao, let me tell you, your captain is coming up!"
Old Zhao was speechless; he was far superior to him in every way.
But since he has a good brother who always calls Huo Sen out to practice their skills, who would dare to make a move now?
Old Zhao is ignoring him now and just follows the people around him.
Xia didn't care about being disliked and rushed to her friend's side.
"Hey, I have something to tell you."
Luo Yin, who had been drifting for who knows how long, looked at the three of them with great vigor and admired them greatly.
Putting everything else aside, she was truly impressed!
These days, those who can get out are no ordinary people.
"Brother Du, where are we going?"
Du Yuetian looked at her with an expression that said, "Don't you know?"
"I really don't know, nobody told me." She almost rolled her eyes. Who told her this?
Hearing this, Sister You laughed and joked, "Don't worry, I won't sell you!"
Luo Yin gave an awkward smile, and Tao Kan went back.
"But there needs to be someone around here."
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly said, "Who said there's no one here? There are several fishing boats nearby."
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