The storm of electronic fraud, the day I was deceived into northern Myanmar

Under the quiet night sky, a fishing boat slowly sailed towards the quiet dock, breaking the silence around it.

After An Qingyue received a call, she turned to me and nodded, telling me it was time to get on the boat.

Li Yan and I hugged each other tightly. At that moment, there were no words between us, but the deep emotions flowed silently. Every look and every movement conveyed our deep care and reluctance for each other.

As I turned around and stepped onto the deck, the fishing boat began to slowly start, and the roar of machinery gradually drowned out the sound of waves lapping at the shore.

Standing on the deck, I turned back and stared at the shore. Li Yan's figure gradually blurred until it disappeared into the night. All that was left was my deep longing for her and reluctance to leave her.

The night hung low, like a huge curtain, tightly wrapping everything around. Except for the sound of the bow chopping the waves, everything around seemed to be frozen.

At this time, the sea breeze was mixed with coolness and the salty and moist breath of the ocean, gently blowing over my cheeks, causing me to shiver unconsciously.

I couldn't help but tighten my clothes, trying to find some warmth in the night and sea breeze.

This warmth not only comes from the body, but also comes from the heart and the deep longing for Li Yan.

As the ship sailed quietly in the night, the boss of the ship, a Chinese whose accent revealed his Fujian origin, saw me standing alone on the deck and warmly invited me into the cabin.

He handed me a Marlboro cigarette as a friendly gesture and asked my name.

"Just call me Xiao Yang." I took the cigarette and said.

He smiled and showed his yellow teeth. Although this smile was a little shabby, it was full of the reality of human fireworks.

Then he took out a bag of betel nut, as if he wanted to share with me another flavor of this sea journey, but I politely declined.

I asked about when I could board the cruise ship. The boss of the ship chewed betel nuts and thought while talking, telling me that it depends on the specific time when the cruise ship arrives in Malay waters.

He explained that ships at sea are not like vehicles on land, and there are often unpredictable delays.

I nodded in understanding and didn't ask any more questions.

Afterwards, he arranged for me to rest in the cabin while he and the other two sailors returned to the deck to get busy.

The cabin was filled with the smell of fish and engine oil. Coupled with the slight shaking of the boat, I soon felt dizzy.

I lay on a reasonably clean bed and closed my eyes to try to relieve the discomfort of seasickness.

At around three o'clock in the morning, I received news from Zhou Yang that they had left Mae Sot for Lao Cai.

This plan was unexpected. When I asked why, he explained that Old Street was relatively safer and there were people he knew there.

This was a relief considering it was unlikely that Ho Hong would set foot in Myanmar, let alone Lao Cai.

Although I am worried about Chang Jianlin and Datu's schedule, I believe they will arrive safely and contact me in time.

In order to preserve the power of my phone, I decided to turn it off and store it.

The fatwa issued by He Hong on the dark web became much less threatening as I left Malaysia.

The regional nature of the dark web means that once I leave the original area, the effectiveness of the fatwa will be greatly reduced.

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At five o'clock in the morning, the sea seemed to be undisturbed and peaceful.

A faint dawn has just appeared on the horizon, and the sea is covered with mist, like a veil covering the distance.

The water was calm, and occasionally the calls of seagulls were heard, which seemed particularly clear.

There is a salty smell in the air, mixed with the smell of seaweed and fish, but it also makes people feel an indescribable sense of peace of mind.

The voice of the ship boss seemed particularly abrupt in such an environment.

He patted my cabin door hard, and his hoarse voice passed through the wooden door panel: "Xiao Yang, get up! Get ready, the cruise will arrive in an hour."

I looked away from the window and replied, "Okay."

I quickly got dressed and packed my small bag that I brought with me.

The bag contained all the necessary items including my passport, cell phone and some cash.

I carried the gun Li Yan gave me with me and never took it off even when I was sleeping.

Then, I opened the cabin door and took a deep breath of sea breeze mixed with morning light.

When I walked to the deck, I saw the boss of the ship waiting for me there. Behind him was the boundless sea. The morning light penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the sea. The golden light was shining and beautiful.

The sea breeze was blowing, and with the rising morning light, I stood on the bow of the boat, facing the cool sea breeze, and felt inexplicably excited.

This was my first time to go out to sea on a boat, and the symptoms of seasickness had disappeared, replaced by a sense of refreshment.

More than forty minutes later, a huge cruise ship slowly sailed into my sight, breaking the tranquility of the sea.

This cruise ship is like a huge floating castle. With its huge body and elegant silhouette, it looks even more spectacular against the sea in the morning light.

The lights on the cruise ship are twinkling. From a distance, it looks like stars dotting the sea, shining with the light of hope.

As the cruise ship drew closer, I could clearly see its sleek hull and several-story-high decks, each decorated with exquisite railings.

I can imagine the luxurious facilities and exquisite decoration inside the cruise ship, including restaurants, entertainment rooms, swimming pools and various facilities.

I climbed carefully up the steep and shaky rope ladder on the giant wheel, clutching my carry-on luggage tightly.

Finally, I stood on the deck with my feet on the ground. I took a deep breath of the salty and humid air carried by the sea breeze, and the tension in my heart gradually dissipated.

Two uniformed waiters came forward, and I particularly noticed the nameplate on the chest of one of them - a shiny golden nameplate with the word "Manager" written clearly on it.

This man is tall and has an extraordinary temperament. He is obviously not an ordinary crew member.

"Mr. Yang, right?" He smiled, with a friendly light in his eyes, and stretched out his hand to me.

His voice is gentle and magnetic, making people feel good listening to it.

I nodded, slightly surprised how he knew my name.

He continued: "My name is Duan Hong, and I am a friend of Miss An. She asked me to ensure that your trip is as comfortable as possible."

There was a sincere concern in his words that made me relax my guard involuntarily.

"That would be really troublesome for you."

Duan Hong smiled and waved his hand, indicating that this was what he should do.

Then, he handed me a delicate business card, which in addition to his contact information, also had some emergency service phone numbers.

He said: "If you need anything during the trip, you can always come to me."

We walked through the ship's luxuriously decorated corridors, passed several carved doors, and finally arrived at the guest room.

Duan Hong introduced me to the various facilities and activity arrangements on the ship, and his words revealed his familiarity and pride in this place.

Soon we arrived at a spacious suite.

Duan Hong knocked on the door gently, and then opened the door with a shining key, looking very skillful in his movements.

He gestured to me with a smile, and I followed him into the room.

The decoration of this suite is elegant yet luxurious. The large floor-to-ceiling windows face the ocean, and the sunlight shines through the gauze curtains and spreads all over the room.

Duan Hong introduced me to all the facilities in the room in detail, from the entertainment system to the emergency help device.

After confirming that I had no doubts about everything, Duan Hong left with a polite smile: "Mr. Yang, I wish you a pleasant journey. Please feel free to contact me if necessary."

After saying that, he turned around and left gracefully, leaving me alone in the suite.