Chapter 41: Insight
Lao Cao didn't say much, and just said that he would lead the way.
The three people who came to greet led the way, turned around the island three times or twice, and soon the group arrived at the transit station of the Jishi Organization on Changqing Island.
Facing is a row of bungalows, and outside stands a middle-aged man in a long cotton coat, very tall, nearly two meters full, and big, standing there like a mountain.
"Boss Cao, it's hard work," the greeting person bowed slightly.
"Wang Jian, the family doesn't say kind words, go in and talk," Lao Cao walked into the house.
Wang Jian made a gesture to Fan Xuewu and Shu Xingbei to invite him in, and followed behind Lao Cao.
"What the hell is going on?" After Lao Cao sat down, he began to ask questions.
"Three months ago, we received a message from the island of Rice that the two tons of rice we had ordered could be shipped. As is customary, they send ships, and we also have people on our side to escort them. At the same time, Yunlai and I also divided the work, I was guarding here, and Yunlai brought a group of people to answer. The cargo ships from Rice Island have always been the focus of various pirate raids, and they have never really been peaceful. Who would have thought that after Yunlai left, he would lose his voice," Wang Jian recounted what happened.
"So did you find the other party? Which ship did they say was transporting the goods? Where was the ship going? Did you arrive at your destination without any problems? Lao Cao asked with burning eyes.
"The Red Lady's boat, the destination is Changqing Island. However, the other party said that because of our lack of goods, they took other goods, and it would take a while to deliver. Therefore, other ships are entrusted to deliver it on their behalf. According to them, the transport ship had already arrived on Changqing Island," Wang Jian said this, frowning.
When Lao Cao heard this, he also frowned, "The Red Lady's boat? Do you also know about the transportation on behalf of Yoneshima? ”
"Yes. And they testified that it was true. The ship that transported it on behalf of Mo Lao Diao's was Mo Lao Diao's. But I've inquired from the dock, not to mention the last two months, even the last six months, and there is no Mo Lao Diao's boat coming," Wang Jian replied.
"Tao Yun is here to answer, which ship is it to answer?" Lao Cao listened to it and felt that this matter was not simple, revealing strange things from beginning to end.
"Of course, it was the Red Lady's boat that answered. Later, after we got the red lady to let other ships transport our goods on our behalf, we contacted Tao Yunlai again, but we couldn't get in touch. Boss Cao also knew that in the open sea, the communicator could not be contacted at all," Wang Jian said this, and let out a long sigh.
Lao Cao sat there and didn't speak for a long time.
"Boss Cao, after running for such a long time, let's eat first," Wang Jian proposed.
Lao Cao snorted.
After dinner, Wang Jian ordered his men to arrange accommodation for the three of them.
Fan Xuewu and Shu Xingbei followed Lao Cao out to do a mission, of course they wanted to go to Lao Cao.
"You've all heard it, what do you think?" Lao Cao asked.
Shu Xingbei is very unfamiliar with everything, so naturally he will not speak easily.
Fan Xuewu hesitated and said, "The biggest suspicion is Mo Lao Diao. Mo Lao Diao should be investigated first. ”
Shu Xingbei faintly felt a little strange. Why is there no doubt about the red lady?
"What about you? Tell me about it," Lao Cao asked Shu Xingbei.
Shu Xingbei said his doubts.
"Red lady? Impossible," Fan Xuewu didn't wait for Lao Cao to speak, and said first, "Do you know what the Red Lady means in the transport ships in this area?" It means safety and trustworthiness. Why is she called the Red Lady? Her husband used to run a transport business, but he was robbed by pirates at sea and lost his life. In order to take revenge, the red lady entangled the strong people in the sea in this area, found the pirate's hiding island, and went up to kill the pirates. There were more than 200 pirates, and they were killed for two days, and it is said that after the killing, the blood made her clothes sticky and thick. Since then, people have called her the Red Lady. After that, the pirates in this area never wanted to encounter this crazy woman again. She also used the name of the Red Lady to continue to engage in transportation. ”
Lao Cao was not happy with Fan Xuewu's interjection, he asked Shu Xingbei to talk about his opinions, hoping to treat the disappearance of goods and personnel from the perspective of a bystander.
Two tons of rice is indeed worth a lot of money. But there is also Tao Yunlai, a second-level warrior, plus 14 people on the periphery. If this matter is not handled well, I am afraid that the goods in the organization will be frequently lost in the future.
The first time the goods are missing, the person who succeeds may report the idea of making a small profit, and by the way, he will try it. If there is no response, then the next time it will not be as simple as a temptation.
"First confirm the time when everything Wang Jian said happened, and then contact the Red Lady ship to check these times. If you can, you can also go to Med Island, find the supplier, and ask them to check the time again. Without knowing the inside story, there are always discrepancies in the time of the three parties. So time will point to doubt," Shu Xingbei thought for a moment and gave his thoughts.
Lao Cao listened to it, and couldn't help but light up his eyes, "Yes, it's a way." Tomorrow, let Wang Jian tell me what happened again, Shu Xingbei, you and Fan Xuewu both remember it. ”
After Shu Xingbei and Fan Xuewu left, they went back to their rooms. It was only a while of boxing practice when there was a knock on the door.
Outside, a man with a fine mouth and monkey cheeks stood there, looking at Shu Xingbei with a smile, "I said brother, it's the first time you go to Changqing Island, right?" Let's go, Brother Liu will take you out for a walk and have a long experience. ”
Shu Xingbei was originally a little curious about Changqing Island. If nothing else, the bright lights here alone were enough to shock him. In the houseboat area, he occasionally uses a headlamp for lighting at night. Most of the time, he doesn't even want to use a headlamp.
As for the chaos zone, the lighting equipment is also a headlamp. Here, it's brightly lit.
The walls of the room were covered with wires, and from what Shu Xingbei knew from the book, to generate electricity, it was by energy or a strong flow of water. Could it be that there is still a power station on Changqing Island?
Shu Xingbei followed Brother Liu out.
"Changqing Island has 40,000 square kilometers and is a transit point for many forces. There are a lot of fish and dragons here, no matter what you encounter, don't be strong, everything is low-key and careful," Brother Liu seemed to be worried about Shu Xingbei's young impulsiveness, and warned on the way.
Shu Xingbei smiled faintly, "I will." ”
Also, no matter what happens, don't give the name of the organization. The organization has a special name for the outside world, called the Illuminati. If you encounter trouble, you can say that it is the Illuminati, and there is basically no problem on the island," Brother Liu reminded again.
Shu Xingbei naturally nodded in agreement.
He just wanted to gain some insight and not cause trouble.
When he arrived at a place full of lights, Shu Xingbei couldn't help but be frightened when he saw the crowds in the room and the shouting inside.
Compared to the quiet houseboat area where you die at night, this is truly a paradise on earth.
"Let's go to Brother Fan's table," Brother Liu led Shu Xingbei into the house. A wave of heat is blowing in your face, and it's almost impossible to imagine that it's still a cold winter.
There are at least 30 tables in the room. Gambling, drinking, chatting, and even a corner where two shirtless men are banging at each other with their fists. The various waitresses, dressed in naked clothes and holding plates, weaved through the crowd.
"There's a strife, and it's a fair fight here. Win or lose, no revenge, at least no revenge on Changqing Island," Brother Liu saw Shu Xingbei's gaze looking over there and reminded.
It can supply power, provide a duel venue and ensure fairness, and there should be a big force on Changqing Island. Shu Xingbei's eyes flashed, he secretly pondered, and did not speak.
After a while, Brother Liu took Shu Xingbei to the table where Fan Xuewu was. In addition to Fan Xuewu, there were four people sitting at the table. All of them had a pungent smell on their faces.
Seeing Shu Xingbei coming, Fan Xuewu shouted loudly: "Xingbei, come and meet your brothers." This is Brother Niu, Brother Zheng, Brother Huang, and Brother Bai. ”
"Shu Xingbei has seen the big brothers," Shu Xingbei owed to them.
"Add two taels of wine," Brother Niu beckoned to the waitress.
"Old Niu, you are too polite," Fan Xuewu patted Brother Niu on the shoulder.
"Isn't this one more brother?" Brother Niu said disapprerovingly, he took out two yellow round coins and put them on the waiter's tray.
The waitress picked up a flask and put it on the table.
"Come on, Brother Shu, taste," Brother Niu, who had a big waist and a round waist, picked up the wine jug and poured a small glass for Shu Xingbei and pushed it over.
Shu Xingbei raised his wine glass, tilted his neck, and drank it.
A hot breath burned from his throat, and then burned all the way to his heart, he couldn't help but cough it out, and at this moment, the blood in his whole body seemed to burn, and his face also had a hot feeling in an instant.
Shu Xingbei put down his wine glass, his hands trembling a little.
Several people looked at Shu Xingbei, and when they saw Shu Xingbei's red ears, they were all happy.
"The first time I drank wine, I was like this," Brother Niu waved his hand, "Drink some more?" ”
Shu Xingbei waved his hand. Although he didn't know what the two yuan coins that Brother Niu paid were, he was sure that they were worth a lot of money.
"Brother Shu doesn't drink, then let me have a good time," Brother Liu pushed his cup in front of Brother Niu with a hippie smile.
"Lao Liu, you're too thick-skinned. Seven gold coins, Brother Niu made three by himself, but you didn't pay for a single one, and drank more wine than anyone else. If I hadn't asked you to pick up my brother, the gold coin I spent would have been enough to choke on my throat," Brother Zheng pushed away Brother Liu's wine glass.
"Come on a little more, Brother Quan will drink it," Brother Liu was not angry at all, and pushed the wine glass over again.
"It's not all fun. So, I also have three coins, go over there and try my luck? Fan Xuewu took out three coins.
"Don't go. How many coins can I earn in a year? Instead of going there to play the water, it is better to buy another three taels of wine," Brother Zheng discouraged.
Fan Xuewu didn't listen to persuasion at all, stood up and walked towards the gambling table.