Chapter 202 Foreshadowing of the Truck
The sound was loud, mixed with the sound of waves and wind, so loud it hurt people's ears.
Tu Yao: "...Huh?"
The fishermen thought she hadn't heard them clearly, so they repeated themselves:
"Scrap iron and scrap steel!"
"Oh dear, it's been a month and no one has come to move it!"
"It was transported from the inland, and it was packaged very tightly. I thought it was something important."
The group of people were talking excitedly, and Tu Yao was about to take two steps forward when, in the next second, her wrist was firmly gripped by a warm force.
Turning my head, I met a familiar gaze.
Tu Yao blinked and stared at him blankly.
"Koike... um... you... I..."
For the first time, Tu Yao was incoherent, pointing to the sea and then to him.
Xu Chi concealed the slight hint of guilt in his eyes and said calmly, "I won't listen to that."
After saying that, he pulled her away.
The fishermen behind her quickly asked, "Hey! Little girl, why are you leaving? We haven't finished talking yet!"
Inside the car, Tu Yao remained motionless, her brows slightly furrowed, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, clearly deep in thought about what to say.
The last trace of guilt on Xu Chi's face vanished completely.
He chuckled softly, bent down to help her fasten her seatbelt, and started the car without changing his expression.
Wait until you've driven a hundred meters.
Tu Yao seemed to be ready, and after holding back for a long time, she finally managed to utter a few words:
"...Koike, it's not good to waste resources!"
Xu Chi replied casually, "Okay, I won't do it next time."
"This...this is too much!"
"Yes, there were too many. I didn't notice at the time."
He nodded patiently, then added, "They probably don't have much of a concept of that number."
“I used to live abroad for many years, and in various remote mountains, so I didn’t have much contact with shipping.”
As he spoke, Xu Chi's lips curled up slightly.
Tu Yao: ...
Noticing her gaze, Xu Chi immediately explained, "I am indeed a little happy."
Tu Yao pursed her lips. "...Because I didn't say I would pay you back this money?"
"Yes, you didn't distinguish whether you and I need to give equal gifts or whether we need to maintain fairness."
Compared to before, this is already a significant improvement.
Tu Yao's expression suddenly became complicated.
After holding back for a while, I couldn't help but reply: "Because my household registration hasn't been transferred yet, I can't open a bank account. I only have 200,000 yuan in cash that my brother gave me, and I didn't bring it with me."
Even if I brought it all out, it wouldn't be enough to pay you back...
The shipping cost alone is over a million, and with the cost of all that scrap metal, even selling her wouldn't be enough to raise the money.
Xu Chi: ...
The air remained quiet for a few seconds.
Xu Chi sighed, a rare occurrence for him.
The traits of Tu Xiaomao's family seem to be interconnected.
"...But Koike, thank you."
In the rearview mirror, the girl had already loosened her fist, held onto the seatbelt, and bowed her head to whisper her thanks.
Xu Chi laughed again.
However, Tu Xiaomao has a unique quality that makes him feel most soft-hearted.
...
The car was still moving forward when Tu Yao glanced out the window. "Aren't we going to see the cargo ship?"
"This is another port; it's quieter over there."
The car slowly drove onto another road, and closer and closer came another expanse of blue-black sea.
On the sea is a huge white cargo ship.
Occasionally, a few fishing boats would pass by on the distant shipping lanes, accompanied by the booming sound of their horns.
Tu Yao suddenly tightened her grip on the seatbelt, her expression showing a long-lost unease, which she tried hard to suppress.
Xu Chi's eyes narrowed, but before he could speak, Tu Yao suddenly said, "Xiao Chi, haven't I told you why I'm looking at the cargo ship?"
A few seconds later, Tu Yao continued, "...because I, like you, suspect that the Bai family is planning to smuggle goods."
The car slowly came to a stop.
"Your proposed maritime strategy is very comprehensive, except for one area that is not yet complete."
Xu Chi turned his head, slowly suppressing his smile, his gaze gradually deepening.
His voice remained clear and gentle: "Cargo ship conversion."
"Yes, cargo ship conversion."
The girl looked at him quietly and said honestly, "But I don't understand anything, Xiaochi."
"I don't understand the structure of cargo ships, nor how to modify them, nor do I understand some of the numerical values. I can't understand anything. I have to learn it little by little."
Xu Chi remained silent for a full half minute before saying in a hoarse voice, "It may take some time to learn these things."
Tu Xiaomao is almost "omnipotent," but there are still some necessary issues that he needs to address.
Or he could help her extend the time she needs.
But Tu Yao said softly, "I know."
She pursed her lips: "So I left Bai Chumeng with a glimmer of 'hope'."
Those trucks loaded with substandard materials were not the original vehicles belonging to the Bai family.
That night, she and Cheng Sangsang simply had the license plate changed, and Bai Chumeng was meticulous enough to find out that.
"Tire model, engine model, vehicle batch, all aspects can be investigated."
"Didn't she spread false information to mislead Sangsang into doing useless work? Then I can do the same."
This wasted effort was the time Tu Yao reserved for herself.
"I have plenty of time to learn."
Xu Chi suddenly laughed.
It was happiness, pride, and an intense, almost overwhelming, feeling of liking...
Tu Xiaomao...
It's not just about taking one step and thinking three steps ahead.
For every step she took, she looked at at least ten steps ahead.
He bent down and helped her unfasten her seatbelt.
"Let's go, get on the boat."
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