At around 3 p.m. on May 5, 1974, 13 of us went up to the deck of the cruise ship through the gondola!

On deck, the ship's staff checked our personal documents and tickets.

After checking the tickets, everyone's luggage, belongings, and wounded people were moved from the gondola to the deck.

The flight attendant said that the ship's porters could carry luggage, belongings and other accommodations for first-class passengers.

So, Ah Fu and the other four went to the ordinary cabin with their luggage and belongings.

As soon as the porters arrived with the tools, the flight attendant instructed the ship's porters to help us carry our luggage and belongings, and to help us carry the two wounded in wheelchairs.

They delivered our people, luggage and belongings to the designated room according to the ticket.

Nine of us lived in first class and our rooms were all leaning on.

After our people, luggage, and belongings have entered the room, we will settle in, wash, and rest our belongings separately.

Me, Xiaoda and Xiaoming live in a large suite, which is a large suite with a living room, a bathroom and three bedrooms.

We moved our duffel bags and briefcases to our bedrooms, and Xiaoda and Xiaoming moved the iron boxes to my bedroom.

After we put away our luggage and belongings, we took a shower and changed into clean clothes.

After finishing our errands, the three of us had coffee and chatted in the living room.

Xiaoming said: "Alas! I have never been so tired and worried in my life! It's good now! ”

Xiaoda said: "Alas! I heard Liu Fang say that we have run out of money again! Down, it costs money to change the dressing for the two wounded! And after we go ashore, it will cost money! What should I do if I don't have money? ”

I said, "This is a luxury cruise ship for thousands of people!" There are definitely banks and gold exchange offices on board! After a meeting, let's go find these places! ”

At 5 p.m., all members, including the wounded, met in my suite.

Niu Shilong, Du Wentao, Li Ping and Liu Fang supported Ye Hailong and Du Wenwu and others to come to our room and living room for a meeting.

Once everyone was seated on the couch, we had a meeting.

I said, "Ye Hailong, Du Wenwu!" How's your wounds? ”

Ye Hailong smiled and said, "Now, I still feel pain!" However, there is no inflammation! It's okay to move slowly! ”

I said, "You two have more rest!" Li Ping and Liu Fang take care of your diet and treatment! The cafeteria on board was free for us! If it is inconvenient to go to the restaurant, you can order food in the room! You can also go to the restaurant and eat by yourself! It's a city on the sea! We are not familiar with the situation, so don't walk around! Just stay in the room if you're fine! If you're going out, be sure to move a few together and bring the necessary guys! ”

Niu Shilong said: "Team leader! Du Wentao and I will take care of the ship's security! ”

Liu Fang said: "Team leader! We've run out of money! What to do next? ”

I said, "Money thing! I, Xiaoda, and Xiaoming will figure it out! Let's find out where to exchange gold! ”

After the meeting, the six of them left our room and left.

After Xiaoda, Xiaoda, and Xiaoming hid the gold iron box, we left the room and went to the cafeteria with our personal weapons, ID cards, and house keys.

We were on our way to the restaurant and visited the cruise ship.

There are restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, cafes, cinemas, etc., and these places are free for first-class guests, while the normal charges for other guests are very high!

There are also various shopping outlets, banks, currency exchange, casinos, and more!

However, by this time, the ship's banks and currency exchange offices were closed!

We looked at the sign at their entrance and said they were open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.

We carefully observed the passengers on this ship, and judging from their appearance, manners, and words, they should be rich and powerful people from all walks of life, and they all seemed to have extraordinary bearings!

More than half of the travelers are Europeans and Americans, the rest are Asians and people of all colors, but this is a completely European world!

The self-owned restaurant is open 24 hours a day, and you can eat as you go.

As soon as we entered the restaurant, we saw the four of them waving to us!

After the three of us got food and drinks, we sat down with Ah Fu and the others, eating and chatting.

Ah Fu introduced us to three of his companions.

Among them, a man in his forties is Ah Fu's father, his father's name is Chen Guozhong, and the other two are Ah Fu's cousins.

Ah Fu's own name is Chen Jiafu!

We also introduced ourselves to them, I said, my name is Zhou Zilong, and my nickname is Ah Cai; Xiaoda's name is Zhou Zisheng, and his nickname is Xiaoda; Zhou Xiaoming is called Zhou Xiaoming.

Chen Guozhong said: "Ah Cai! What a blessing to have met you guys! I turned out to be a battalion commander! The troops were scattered in Fulong! After returning to Saigon, my wife ran away for someone else! Alas, this is a war, and I don't blame anyone! We feel like we can't stay in Saigon anymore! So, after we raised funds, I took Ah Fu and my two nephews to Gangcheng to join my relatives and prepare to live a peaceful life! ”

I said, "Alas! We're in a similar situation to you! It turned out that we were soldiers stationed at a post in the northwest of Yanshan! In the middle of the night on May 3, we were violently attacked by the guerrillas at the outpost, and only a few of us escaped from the outpost! We also had two wounded, so none of the shelters in the rear were willing to contain us! Therefore, we can only run to Port City to find a way to survive! ”

Chen Guozhong said: "Oops! I saw yesterday that your outpost was attacked! It's you! The battle report said that more than a dozen people were killed at your outpost, and there were five American non-commissioned officers! Say, nine recruits escaped! You guys are so clever! ”

I said, "Alas! In the evenings, we enjoyed playing cards! As soon as we heard the movement, we drove away! If, hand over the fire, we are finished! ”

Chen Guozhong said: "Alas! Ahh From now on, we will be our own people! When we get to Port City, let's keep in touch! If you want us to help, come to us! We will do our best to help you! If, without your help! Today, we must be dying in Saigon! ”

Ah Fu said: "Ah Cai! We are all gullible in Master Long! Actually, Master Long has set up a sleeve for us! They robbed us of our vehicles and weapons! Good thing you helped us get our belongings and luggage back! Also helped us get a ferry ticket and this dress! Otherwise, we will definitely not be able to survive today! ”

Chen Guozhong said: "Alas! All right! Ah Cai, in the future, you will call me Uncle Zhong! I'll tell you our address in Port City! In the future, keep in touch with us! Go out with friends! ”

After Uncle Zhong left us the address, they left!

Actually, they have long been fed and are waiting for us here.

The three of us also finished eating quickly and sat and chatted in the restaurant.

Xiaoda smiled and said, "Alas! Ahh It's not dark yet! It's too boring to go back to the room now! Let's go for coffee! ”

Xiaoming smiled and said, "You two go!" I'll go back to my room and help you look at the gold! If we lose that gold, we're doomed! ”

So, Xiaoming went back to the room, and Xiaoda and I went to a café for coffee.

We went into the café and found an empty seat to sit down, and ordered two cups of coffee and some snacks from the waiter with the key card in the room.

As soon as we finished ordering, a fifteen or sixteen Chinese girl sitting not far from us smiled and nodded at us, and we smiled and nodded to her.

Xiaoda smiled and said, "Ah Cai! This girl is beautiful! She looks like she wants to strike up a conversation with you! ”

I said, "Yes! I was just looking for someone to find out what's going on on the ship! Good morning tomorrow to exchange gold! ”

As we spoke, the girl sat down in front of us with her coffee and a book!

She smiled and said in English, "GOOD BOY!" LETS TALK !”

I said, "MISS! NO PROBLEM! CAN YOU SPEAK CHINESE?”

She smiled and said in Cantonese, "Of course!" You've just got on board, right? ”

I said in Cantonese, "Yes! How do you know? ”

She said, "Of course I do! I've been living on this boat for over two months now! ”

I said, "Oh! You're here on vacation! My name is Zhou Zilong! What is the name of the lady? ”

She smiled and said, "Mr. Zhou! Hello! My name is Zeng Yafang! I am a college student in the Department of Finance! ”

I said, "Oh! That's great! Miss Zeng, I was just about to ask you about finance! May I? ”

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "Of course! You ask! ”

I said, "Miss Zeng! Can you exchange a lot of gold on this boat? ”

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "Oh! Oh, my God! How much gold are you going to exchange? ”

I said, "4,000 ounces!" ”

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "This is not a big amount!" The ship's bank can help you exchange it! You'd better open a bank account to trade, though! The price of gold on this ship fluctuates very much! ”

I said, "Miss Zeng! Can you tell us about gold trading and price fluctuations? ”

Zeng Yafang smiled and said, "This question! Just ask me! The gold exchange method here is not a traditional exchange method! You have to start a bank account, deposit the gold you want to trade in this bank account, and then, look at the gold price quote on the electronic screen, and place an order to sell the gold at the bank counter to get the dollar cash! Do you understand? ”

I said, "Understood! It's the same as saving money! Trading is buying and selling! Miss Zeng, do I need any personal ID to open a bank account? ”

Miss Zeng said: "Of course, it must be a legal personal document! ”

I said, "Oh! I have documents, but I just got them! Can you help me look at my documents and passport? ”

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "Okay! You believe me like that! I'll show you how! ”

I gave Miss Zeng the documents and passport I had just completed with Master Long, and after Miss Zeng took it, she was carefully checking it.

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "It turns out that you are immigrants from South Vietnam!" I don't think there's anything wrong with this document! If there is a problem, the bank counter will refuse to open a bank account for you! It is the responsibility of the bank to ensure the safety of each account holder's funds! ”

After Ms. Tsang checked my documents, she returned my documents to me.

I said, "Miss Zeng! Thank you very much! Tell me about price fluctuations! ”

"Gold is a commodity in itself! When there are more people buying goods, the price will rise! Otherwise, it will fall! There's gambling and spending on this boat! A lot of guests hold gold just like you! However, when gambling and spending, gold holders can only use gold as collateral and exchange it for US dollar cash at the agreed price! If they want to get their gold back, they have to buy it back with dollar cash! The more people buy gold, the price of gold will rise! Of course, there are also people who specialize in the gold business! In short, you just sell at a high price! ”

I said, "Oh my God, your knowledge is so profound, I will definitely learn financial knowledge from you in the future!" I only understood half of what you said today! ”

Miss Zeng said: "Zilong! I think you're still teenagers! Should learn more! My dad was a professor of finance! Work in the Hong Kong government and universities! They're coming here right away for coffee! Wait, I'll introduce you to you! ”

We were chatting when a middle-aged and elderly Chinese couple walked up to us.

Among them, the man wears gold-rimmed glasses, dressed as a gentleman, and is of medium height! The woman is a little rich, and the lady is dressed!

Miss Zeng got up and called them Dad and Mom!

Then, introduce me and Xiaoda to her parents!

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "Dad! Zhou Zilong, the son of a high-ranking official of the South Vietnamese State! They're asking me about gold trading! They are very interested in finance! ”

After Miss Tsang asked her parents for coffee and snacks, they sat down with us and chatted.

Mr. Zeng smiled and said, "Young man! My name is Zeng Chunzheng! It's a university professor! He is also a counselor of the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong government! You Nanyue country can't do it! It is a right way for you to go to Hong Kong City for development! In the future, if you are studying or doing business in Hong Kong City, you can come to me if you don't understand anything! I'm a warm-hearted person! I love helping young people like you! ”

I said, "Professor Zeng! It's a great pleasure to know you! In the future, we will definitely ask you a lot of questions! I hope you don't refuse! ”

Professor Zeng said: "You can see it! You are also Chinese! Let's help each other! Don't learn from your fathers! It is absolutely impossible to build a country by fighting and killing! Reading and learning skills, and doing business is the right path that young people should take! ”

I said, "Thank you, Professor Zeng, for your guidance!" Let's talk about it as a family! We take our leave! ”

After Xiaoda and I said goodbye to our Zeng family, we left the café!

I didn't expect Miss Zeng to come out with us!

The three of us stood on the deck, holding the railing with both hands, silently watching the sea.

The last rays of light on the horizon shine on the sea, making the sea sparkling, colorful and dazzling!

By this time, we were already on the cruise, and the sea breeze was particularly strong, and our clothes and hair were blown!

Miss Zeng pointed to a dark direction and said, "Look! That's Port City! The night after tomorrow, we'll be there! ”

While we were searching for that place, Miss Zeng's parents unknowingly came to us.

Professor Zeng said: "Young people! The world is yours, don't look at it! It's too late, it's windy outside! Go back to your room early and get some rest! ”

Miss Zeng smiled and said, "Zilong! I'll be waiting for you in the cafeteria tomorrow at 8 a.m.! I'll take you to the trading floor! I help you! ”

After saying that, they left, and Xiaoda and I also went back to the room to rest.

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