Luckily, there was only half a tank of gas left, so I wouldn't feel bad about wasting it all.
Soon, the fuel tank was emptied, and the container contained only fuel, no water.
It seemed this person hadn't gone too far, and Ye Cheng's anger subsided slightly.
After checking the large ship, the two went to check the small ship as well, and the situation was similar.
The small boat's diesel fuel is fine; the problem lies with the trawl net and winch. However, the repair shop here has spare parts for the small boat, and it should be fixed tomorrow.
The large ship still needs to be ordered, so Ye Cheng can only go out to sea in a small boat for the time being.
"Brother, guess who did it?" Xiao Hu asked.
"Who knows? I've offended a lot of people lately because of the pyramid scheme thing. Even if I know it's illegal, some people will still hate me."
That's just how society is. The story of the farmer and the snake isn't just a story; there are countless real-life examples of farmers and snakes.
"Let's go to the dock and see if anyone has seen us."
Ye Cheng took Xiao Hu for a stroll around the dock; this incident must have happened within the last two days.
With people coming and going at the dock, Ye Cheng didn't believe that no one had noticed anything amiss.
It's just a matter of whether they're willing to tell you or not.
If only we had cameras like in later generations, we could be caught under the surveillance of the heavens, with nowhere to hide.
"Bro, do you think we should call the police? Can't the police investigate cases using fingerprints or DNA?" Xiao Hu suddenly asked.
"Wow, you're doing well! You've improved; you even know this now."
"That's right. I've been watching Hong Kong dramas lately, crime dramas. They cover a lot of things, and now I feel like I can solve cases myself."
"Come on, you think you can solve the case yourself? The police won't be of much use in this kind of thing. There are plenty of people coming and going on our ship, and fingerprints aren't that easy to collect. Let's go ask around first."
Ye Cheng first asked a few dockworkers who were unloading goods. They were all acquaintances, so he only needed to offer them a cigarette.
However, none of these people saw anything. They all said they were moving goods and didn't notice. One of them said he was involved in a pyramid scheme these past few days and hadn't come at all. Then he said that the pyramid scheme had been sanctioned by some bastard and he didn't know if he would get his money back.
Ye Cheng was speechless; he had only come here to be scolded.
Fortunately, when I asked Lao He, he provided some clues.
"Your boat got sabotaged? I was wondering why Chen Jinfa was acting suspiciously as he walked past your boat the other day. Could it be him?"
"Chen Jinfeng? Are you sure?"
“I’m sure. It was the day before yesterday or the day before that. Fewer people are going out to sea lately. They’re all busy with some kind of pyramid scheme. I was bored, so I was walking along the pier for some exercise. I happened to see him coming from your boat, looking very smug.”
"I even greeted him, but when he saw it was me, he just chuckled twice and then quickly left, refusing even the cigarette I offered him."
Ye Cheng pondered to himself, "Chen Jinfa, the day before yesterday."
That was when I went to the municipal bureau to help out; the matter of refunding the money hadn't been discussed yet.
He spent 40,000 yuan to buy something, which he reported and then lost. If he were to try and damage his own things, that would be quite possible.
"Brother, go back and ask him. That bastard didn't lose a single penny, and he still tried to sabotage our boat. I think he's asking for trouble," Xiao Hu said angrily.
Seeing Xiao Hu like this, Lao He immediately said nervously,
"Well, second brother, let me make this clear first: I only said this because we're good friends. Don't tell anyone that I said it; I still have business to do at the docks."
Ye Cheng gave an OK sign, then patted Boss He's arm.
"Don't worry, I know how to do this."
After leaving Boss He's place, Ye Cheng now felt that Chen Jinfa was the most suspicious person.
"Brother, let's beat him up?" Xiao Hu was still as straightforward and blunt as ever.
"What are you fighting for? Fighting is illegal. Don't do things like that." Ye Cheng rolled his eyes at him. In a society governed by law, it's best to avoid fighting.
Moreover, we only suspect them now, without any evidence.
"Let's go and sound him out." Since we've already raised suspicions, we can't just leave it at that without finding out what's going on.
“Okay, I’ll take a stick with me,” Xiao Hu said.
"Don't go yet, I'll go by myself. If you go, he'll definitely think we've confirmed it's him, and if I go alone, he'll think I was just asking casually."
"Huh? What's the difference?" Xiao Hu scratched his head.
"Go back, then turn on your Hong Kong dramas, the one about psychological crimes, and watch it carefully."
Oh, by the way, could you add diesel fuel to the small boat? We'll go out to sea in it tomorrow.
After saying that, Ye Cheng went back to the village alone.
Riding his little motorcycle, Ye Cheng drove all the way home, and then slowly walked towards Chen Jinfa's house.
Chen Jiafa's family was of modest means, and their house was somewhat dilapidated. It was unclear where he got the 40,000 yuan.
"Is anyone home?" Ye Cheng pushed the door open and entered.
"Who is it?" Chen Jinfa walked out as soon as the door opened, and he was stunned for a moment when he saw Ye Cheng.
What brings you here?
"I need to ask you something." Ye Cheng said arrogantly, "My boat was damaged. Someone said you were at the dock the day before yesterday. Did you do it?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jinfa's eyes immediately filled with panic.
"How could I do such a thing?"
"Besides, you've already gotten the money back for me, so I didn't lose anything. Why would I do something like that?"
“I went to the dock that day to do other things. Your boat was definitely damaged by someone else. Maybe it was someone from another village who knew that you were the one who called the police, so they deliberately retaliated against you.”
After hearing so much from him, the doubt in Ye Cheng's eyes gradually lessened.
"It really wasn't you?"
"It wasn't me, Second Brother. Although I don't like you, I have principles. How could I possibly harm the boats of people from my own village? You agree, right?"
"Besides, you know me. If I really did it, I would definitely add water to the diesel engine. Just making a machine and a net is not my style."
Chen Jinfa tried his best to explain, and didn't forget to make a self-deprecating joke.
"Fine, I'll ask around. I refuse to believe I can't find this person." Seeing that he wouldn't admit it, Ye Cheng didn't want to keep arguing.
Seeing that Ye Cheng was about to leave, Chen Jinfa breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Ye Cheng suddenly stopped halfway through, turned around, pointed at Chen Jinfa's house, and said...
"Your house looks dilapidated, but I didn't expect you to have 40,000 yuan. You're richer than the village chief."
Chen Jinfa chuckled awkwardly.
"What money do I have? I scraped it together from various sources."
Ye Cheng smiled slightly, waved his hand, and left.
Chen Jinfa wiped away a cold sweat. Judging from Ye Cheng's appearance, he probably didn't know it was him who did it, otherwise he would have definitely come to the door directly.
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