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

In this vast ocean, time seems to have lost its original meaning.

The sun rises, the moon sets, the tide ebbs and flows, everything follows the eternal laws, but it seems so monotonous.

The dilapidated freighter struggled to shuttle in the rough sea, like a small boat drifting in the endless blue.

There is only the monotonous and harsh roar of the machine in my ears, accompanied by the rhythmic sound of waves hitting the hull, one after another, as if it will never end.

The hard steel hull collides with the soft seawater, making a dull crashing sound, which is both like an ancient symphony and the eternal heartbeat of the sea.

In this way, day after day, we are drifting in this vast sea, not knowing when we will arrive in Dubai.

The sea and sky are the same color, boundless. Looking around, there is only a single blue color in the field of vision, with occasional white waves appearing, and then quickly disappearing.

On the endless sea, there is no land or way back, only endless wandering and waiting.

Life on board can be described as boring.

Apart from eating and sleeping day after day, there is no other entertainment.

Most of the time, we either lay in a daze in the cramped cabin, or stood on the deck and leaned on the railing, letting the salty sea breeze blow on our faces, watching seagulls skittering over the waves and making sharp calls.

Schools of fish were swimming and playing in the water under the boat, reflecting the silver light, but it couldn't bring any joy.

Although Chang Jianlin's injuries have been treated in time, after all, he was wounded by several bullets and his muscles and bones were injured, and he still needs a long period of meditation to recuperate.

Most of the time, he could only lie in the cramped and dark cabin, unable to move, and his face was sallow and sickly.

Dadu, Zhou Yang, Ah Huang and others were not much better.

They wandered around the narrow cabins and decks with nothing to do, smoking cheap cigarettes, sometimes gathering together to chat in low voices, sometimes alone in a daze.

The faces are full of depression, irritability and uneasiness, and they are full of confusion and worry about the future.

And I often lean on the railing of the ship's side alone, looking at the endless sea and sky, letting my thoughts drift into the distance.

As the sun sets in the west, the sky is filled with fiery clouds, rendering the sky magnificent and majestic. The sea water is dyed golden, sparkling, and reflects the colorful rays of the sun.

But all this beautiful scenery can't make me calm, and my heart is still uneasy.

I wonder what the old street is like now after a long absence?

Could it be that the Wei family has noticed our mysterious disappearance and is secretly investigating our whereabouts?

Is that old and cunning guy He Hong planning something again, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on us?

All kinds of questions are swirling in my mind, lingering, like a dormant nightmare in my heart, gnawing at my nerves all the time.

I tried hard to get rid of these worries and focus on the beautiful scenery of sea and sky, but I couldn't calm down.

The scenes of swords and swords and bloodshed in the past kept flashing in my mind. The tragic situation of the brothers in the hail of bullets was vividly visible. Chang Jianlin's painful expression when he fell to the ground after being shot was unforgettable...

But now, in the middle of this vast ocean, facing the boundless vastness, everything seems so small and powerless.

I smiled bitterly, lit a cigarette, and took a deep breath.

The spicy tobacco rolled in the lungs, choking and making the throat tight.

I slowly blew out a green smoke ring, letting it curl up in the sea breeze and disappear into nothing.

After a few days, the unchanging sailing life was broken by an unexpected incident.

That afternoon, I was taking a nap in the cabin.

Suddenly, there was a loud and harsh quarrel outside.

I suddenly woke up and followed the sound to the cargo hold.

I saw Ah Huang and several sailors struggling together, with fists and sticks raised, and the melee was inextricable.

Not far away, there were some crew members fanning the flames, shouting and cheering, and seemed happy to see the results.

I frowned, quickly stepped forward, pulled Ah Huang away, and asked sternly: "What's going on?"

Ah Huang said out of breath: "Boss, I gambled with them a few times, but they worked together to cheat me! I went to ask for justice, but they not only refused to admit their debt, but also resorted to violence. Let’s start!”

I looked at the sailors.

The leader was a tall, thick-set man with tattoos all over his body and a fierce look on his face.

"What's wrong with cheating?" The sailor said contemptuously, holding a cigarette in his mouth. "Who dares to gamble with me because you are stupid? You deserve it if you lose everything and don't believe it!"

Ah Huang was furious. He broke away from my hand and rushed forward to fight again.

I quickly hugged him to prevent him from acting impulsively.

At this moment, the cargo door was kicked open with a bang, and the ship's first mate barged in aggressively.

He is a sturdy man with a face that expresses bitterness and hatred, and a hot temper that is ready to explode.

"What are you making all this noise about?" the first mate yelled in a rough voice, "Can someone explain to me clearly what's going on?"

I quickly stepped forward, tried my best to suppress my anger, and said in a calm tone: "First mate, it's like this. My brother had a quarrel with some of you on the ship while gambling, and he acted on impulse. We were the ones in the wrong. First, let me apologize for him, what do you think is the appropriate way to deal with it?"

The first mate looked me up and down, with disdain on his face, and said coldly: "Deal with it? Now that you guys are on my ship, you have to listen to me in my territory!"

I was secretly shocked, this was clearly a demonstration!

But now I was alone and helpless, so I had to suppress my anger, retreat in order to advance, and said softly: "First Officer Mingjian, we admit our mistakes in this trouble, how much compensation do you think is appropriate?"

"One hundred thousand!" The first mate did not hesitate and directly offered a sky-high price, "One hundred thousand US dollars, not even a cent less!"

My heart suddenly thumped, this is too outrageous!

Just a fight and extorting $100,000?

But now is not the time to bargain with him.

After all, he is the owner of this boat, and we cannot afford to offend him.

After calming down, I put on a smile and said calmly: "First officer, how about this. When we get to Dubai, we will definitely send you the money and then come to apologize and thank you for your magnanimity. How about that?"

The first mate stared at me suspiciously for a long time, as if judging the authenticity of my words.

Finally, he waved his hand irritably and said through gritted teeth: "Okay! You're lucky! When you get to Dubai, you'd better keep your word. If you dare to play tricks, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying the cruel words, he angrily led the group of sailors away.

The hatch slammed shut, echoing in the empty cargo hold.

I breathed a long sigh of relief, and finally the storm was temporarily resolved.

Ah Huang felt guilty, walked up to me dejectedly, and whispered: "Boss, I'm sorry, it's all my fault for being impulsive and reckless, causing everyone to be unlucky..."

I patted his shoulder with relief: "It's okay, you don't have to blame yourself for this. Whoever it was, would have been tempted to have a fit in the face of their blatant fraud, so there's nothing to be sorry for."

"But, one hundred thousand US dollars..." Ah Huang said worriedly, "Where can I get such a large amount of money then?"

"The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge." I comforted him pretending to be relaxed, "You don't have to worry about money, I'm here. The most important thing now is to spend your days honestly and don't make any more trouble."

Ah Huang nodded helplessly, still looking frustrated.

I said sincerely: "Cheer up! The old street is in turmoil right now, and we are in a foreign land. We need to be in the same boat and share weal and woe. Endure the calm for a while, and take a step back to open up the sky. When we get to Dubai, things will get better." "

Ah Huang forced a smile, said gratefully "Thank you, boss", and went back to the cabin to rest.

Looking at his back, I had mixed feelings.

When people are wandering in the world, no one can expect that the road ahead will be bumpy.

Yesterday I was still dominating the old streets freely, today I have to be a desperado in a foreign country.

But no matter how the situation changes, as long as the brothers are by your side and fight side by side, no matter how great the suffering is, you can survive it.

When I came to the deck and watched the rough waves crashing against the side of the ship, I exhaled.

The setting sun is slowly sinking into the sea level, and the gorgeous rays of light illuminate half of the sky red...