As night falls, the port's neon lights reflect on the sea.
The sea breeze carries the warm, humid air of a foreign land, tinged with both extravagance and danger.
The Royal Shadow, anchored in the middle of the harbor.
Like a flowing golden palace, brightly lit.
Jingmin stood in the private clubhouse of Diman Port.
Looking out at the cruise ship through the floor-to-ceiling windows,
His eyes were deep and unfathomable, and his face subtly revealed a cold and malevolent aura.
"Is it confirmed that Zhou Heng is on top?"
On the long conference table behind them,
Several tech professionals quickly typed on their keyboards to retrieve specialized data.
Yan Zhou stood behind them.
He carefully examined the computer screen and nodded slightly.
Looking at Jingmin, he reported the data results.
"Yes, Mr. Jing, we compared entry records from various countries with recent satellite surveillance data,"
"Zhou Heng was last seen at the cruise ship's boarding gate."
"After that, his whereabouts were completely concealed; it's impossible for him to simply disappear into thin air,"
"The only possibility is that he stayed on the ship the whole time."
Jing Min's gaze darkened slightly.
Concealing the emotions in his eyes, he slowly withdrew his gaze.
He turned and walked towards the conference table.
"Has the boarding plan been finalized?"
Yan Zhou's fingers flew across the keyboard, and the data on the screen scrolled continuously.
Finally, it settled on a list of VIPs.
He tapped his fingertip, and the image was projected onto the screen in the hall.
"VIP access to the Royal Shadow is extremely restricted; all passengers require special royal approval to board."
"Ordinary people can't get close at all, let alone people like us who have been marked with identities."
The Jin family is one of the shareholders of the cruise ship.
Old Master Jin deliberately hid Zhou Heng, he must have known all along that they would come looking for him.
If they board the ship using their real identities,
I'm afraid they won't even be able to get through the port's security check, let alone get close to Zhou Heng.
Li Yan crossed his arms and said in a deep voice.
"So, the only option is to force our way in?"
Yan Zhou shook his head, his expression solemn.
"If we force our way in, our strength here is far inferior to theirs,"
"If discovered, the consequences range from deportation to detention and investigation,"
"It might even alarm the royal family, completely cutting off any chance of getting close to Zhou Heng."
Yan Zhou shook his head and continued to explain.
"However, we can exploit security vulnerabilities in the royal database,"
"Temporarily alter a guest's information to create a plausible identity."
He paused,
The list page displays a string of encrypted data; a swipe of the finger across the screen...
A vacant invitation slot was clearly displayed.
"Among the list of distinguished guests is a reclusive nobleman from Eastern Europe—Kaspar Ivanov,"
"His identity is mysterious. He has not made a public appearance in nearly ten years, and he did not appear in any registration records after being invited this time."
Yan Zhou lightly tapped the keyboard, bringing up a blurry black and white photo.
“We can use his identity to help President Jing board the ship smoothly.”
Jing Min narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly,
"Are you sure it won't be detected?"
"There are definitely risks."
Yan Zhou admitted,
"But the security system on cruise ships relies on database identification, so you'd need to disguise yourself,"
"As long as our fake identity is correct within the system, there will be no problem during the initial verification."
Li Yan frowned.
"What if the Jin family investigates even more thoroughly, or even demands on-site identity verification?"
Jing Min gave a cold laugh, his tone indifferent.
"That's why I said that boarding this ship was never going to be easy."
Yan Zhou looked at him,
So what is your decision?
Jingmin raised his hand to straighten his cuffs.
His sharp gaze swept across the cruise ship image on the screen, his tone unwavering.
"Execute as planned."
As soon as the system operation was finished, the others packed their equipment and went out.
Li Yan asked
"Should we bring more people with us this time, Mr. Jing?"
After all, Jingmin's boarding of the ship this time was practically an act of voluntary surrender.
Although Old Master Jin wouldn't take his life, the rest of the Jin family were certainly after him!
Jingmin stood by the window, looking through the glass at the distant harbor in the night, and slowly said,
"No need. Too many people will easily expose us. Our reason for boarding the ship is already far-fetched enough. We don't need to attract any more attention."
He turned to look at Li Yan.
"Moreover, there are no places on this ship where having more people can guarantee safety."
Li Yan frowned, but ultimately nodded in agreement.
It was late at night, and the room was lit by a warm, yellow light.
Chu Wuyang came looking for Jing Min when he didn't return to his bedroom for a long time.
Seeing Jing Min still sitting on the sofa, calmly flipping through the documents in his hands,
Yan Zhou and Li Yan were talking to each other.
The three men looked solemn, and the atmosphere was heavy.
She didn't say anything, and watched quietly for a while.
A sudden sense of unease arose in my heart.
She knew this operation was dangerous.
Grandpa Jin will not let Jing Min achieve his goal so easily.
Whether it was a test or coercion, it was ultimately a massive scheme.
If he's not careful, Jingmin will find himself in danger.
She walked over slowly and said softly.
"Jingmin..."
Jingmin looked up and saw it was her.
He got up, walked over, pulled her into his arms, touched her forehead, and chuckled softly.
"What's wrong? Are you sleepy? Go to bed early."
Chu Wuyang glanced at the map and documents on the table, her tone hesitant.
"...Is it extremely dangerous?"
Jing Min was slightly taken aback, but then he understood her concern.
No, don't be afraid.
He lowered his hand and took her slightly cold hand in his, his voice gentle.
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