The Pharaoh was a ro-ro freighter belonging to the Egyptian Shipping Company, which often traveled between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, earning some hard-earned money from short-haul transportation at a low margin, and the crew on board was not rich, but it was also poor.

At least given the current bleak economic situation in Egypt, as well as severe inflation, currency depreciation, and soaring prices, they are barely able to support their families without losing their jobs.

However, as seafarers who have frequent contact with developed countries in Europe, it is certainly impossible to be satisfied with just supporting their families, and about half of the positions on cargo ships are often empty, so the captain took the lead in secretly engaging in smuggling business with his subordinates.

Anyway, due to the bloody conflicts and political turmoil caused by the "Arab Spring", corruption has long been rampant within the Egyptian government, especially the customs, as long as enough money is stuffed into the person in charge, there is nothing they dare not let go.

Because of this, this group of lawless guys secretly sold some daily necessities from the very beginning, and now they dare to ship anything when they give money, and even assist some Syrian refugees who pay high prices to smuggle into developed countries in Western Europe.

As the captain of this ship, Ihasan undoubtedly took this opportunity to make a windfall, and the savings in his foreign account are about to exceed seven figures, and he can already consider finding an opportunity to quit his job and immigrate to the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Australia with his family, and open a supermarket or restaurant by himself.

When he thought of his three young and beautiful wives, his heart was on fire, and he couldn't wait to immediately put on his wings and fly home to vent his desire to go to sea for a long time.

Just as Ihasan was standing on the deck blowing the sea breeze to calm his irritability, he suddenly saw an Asian man wearing an expensive handmade suit and a top hat walking out of the cabin door.

With a smile on his face, he raised the bottle and glass in his hand and shouted in English, "Mr. Captain, do you want to have a drink together?"

Obviously, this Asian man is none other than Lu Li, who boarded the cargo ship two days ago.

Due to the serious lack of recreational facilities at sea, he was really a little unable to hold back, and planned to find someone to talk to, and by the way, find out about the current situation in Egypt.

"Of course!" Ihassan's eyes lit up, and he replied in the affirmative without thinking.

Although Egypt is a typical Arab country, and it is normal to prohibit the consumption of all alcoholic beverages, in fact, many people secretly buy alcohol to drink, especially the seafarers who have endured loneliness and boredom for a long time.

Seeing that the captain with a thick beard did not refuse, Lu Li quickly came closer, uncorked the bottle and poured half a cup each, and then handed one of the cups to the other party: "Please!"

"Thank you!" Ihasan gestured as he picked up his glass, tilted his head and dried up.

From this skillful movement and posture, you don't need to ask to know that he must be an old drunkard.

Lu Li didn't say a word, poured another half a glass for the other party, and after three glasses in one breath, the captain licked his lips and sighed: "It's really a good wine! No wonder some people say that rum is a sailor's exclusive delicacy, and everyone who has tasted it will firmly engrave it in their minds." ”

"Yes, for someone who has lived at sea for a long time, there is nothing more comfortable than drinking some spirits. Lu Li took a small sip and echoed in a low voice.

"Hahahaha, sir, I think you've had a hard time these two days, don't you try to deny it, I've been to many places, and I've seen countless people, and I can tell at a glance that a guy like you, dressed in an expensive handmade suit and wearing an expensive watch, is either a drug lord or a wealthy businessman who can't endure the boring life at sea for too long. Ihasan laughed and speculated.

"Hehe, you're right, I'm a bit bored, so I want to talk to someone, and you happen to be one of the few people on the ship who can communicate fluently in English. Lu Li smiled and spread his hands, neither admitting nor denying it.

Ihasan nodded in understanding, then leaned against the railing and asked, "So what do you want to talk about?"

Lu Li glanced at the calm sea, hesitated for a few seconds, and quickly replied: "Why don't you talk about Egypt? If I'm not mistaken, you should be a native of Cairo, right?" ”

"Egypt, damn it! The last thing I want to talk about is my country.

Let me tell you the truth, since the beginning of this year, the Egyptian pound has depreciated by 200 per cent, the prices of food and necessities have risen far beyond the limits of the majority of the population, and the terrible unemployment rate is unlikely to improve for several years.

Think about it, if a country where a large number of young people can't find jobs, might the security environment be better?

The slums, in particular, are basically a place of robbery, murder, and rape when it gets dark.

I had a neighbor's niece who was stopped by a group of bastards because she was accidentally passing by there one night, and by the time someone found her, she had turned into a naked corpse.

I noticed that you were carrying three underage girls in your car, and I personally recommend that the first thing you do when you enter Cairo is to buy them a few headscarves to wear and never wear revealing clothes. Otherwise......"

Speaking of this, Ihasan paused deliberately, and the meaning of the warning was self-evident.

"Thank you for the reminder, I'll buy them headscarves as soon as I get off the boat. ”

Although Lu Li has not been to any Arab country so far, he has heard about the crazy actions of these halal believers in many online media, not to mention that Egypt is in an extraordinary period and the conservative forces are growing day by day, so it is not wrong to be careful.

Seeing that Lu Li accepted his suggestion without hesitation, a look of surprise quickly appeared on Ihassan's face: "Incredible! Don't you want to express your anger or defend your freedom?"

Lu Li pursed the corners of his mouth and said sarcastically with a sneer: "Why? I'm not one of those Western reporters with colored glasses and a mind full of double standards. Please, I'm a Chinese with black hair, black eyes, and yellow skin, and we advocate moderation and pragmatism. ”

"Hahaha!

That's right, those Western journalists are shit, look what they do!

Preach democracy to young people who can't find jobs, and then incite these idiots to take to the streets and launch anti-government riots.

Do they think that by launching a revolution and getting rid of the current government, they will have a job themselves?

How could the economy get better?

No!

On the contrary, Egypt's economy has gotten worse!

And all this is a good thing that those idiot young people do!

If my son also goes to a party like this, I will personally break his leg!"

At the mention of the anti-government riots that swept across Egypt in 2011, Ihasan became so angry that the back of his hand holding the glass was bruised.