Siheyuan: Living in the People's Community, with a Heart for the Red Star

After Lao Yang got on board, he learned through chatting that the ship could set off at any time and was just waiting for notification. He immediately found the captain and secretly gave him 1 pounds, hoping that the ship would set sail immediately.

The captain was in a dilemma at first, but he set sail immediately after receiving 2 pounds. After learning through the radio that the people who were blocking him were the British, he simply ignored them.

When Soli led the team to the dock, the ship had already set out to sea. It would probably take them until they reached the high seas to catch up with Lao Yang even if they set out now.

Soli asked his subordinates, "Have we contacted the ship? When can we go out to sea?"

The subordinate told Soli: "There is no suitable ship now, and the Coast Guard is not cooperating. We have contacted the US military through special channels. The US military asked the Navy in Japan and they said that the Promise, which is on a cruise mission, is close to this sea area and can intercept the Yudai after entering the high seas."

"Contact the navy stationed in Japan and make sure to intercept the Yudai. Do not let Li Dazhuang enter China's territorial waters. Immediately organize Li Dazhuang's basic information including photos and send them to the US ship Promise. We are waiting for news from the US Navy in Japan." After giving the order, Soli immediately took his subordinates back to the hotel to wait for news.

Lao Yang found a container fixed to the deck of the Yudai, took out a blanket, found a comfortable position, lay on the container and looked at the sky.

The sky was blue with a few clouds. Below him, he could hear the sound of the ship breaking through the waves. Behind him, he could hear the flag fluttering in the sea breeze. Old Yang felt very relaxed and slightly tired. He fell asleep while listening to the sound of the sea breeze.

Lao Yang woke up again because the crew called him to eat. He sat up lazily and looked at the endless sea and commented: "It's really big and flat!"

Lao Yang jumped off the container and went to eat with the crew. The crew member who came to call Lao Yang was named Jiro Asai, an old seaman who had been on the ship for 10 years. He was quite enthusiastic about Lao Yang and couldn't stop talking. He kept mumbling about this and that, introducing Lao Yang to his crew life, gossip about other people on the ship, and the captain's secret smuggling.

During the meal, Lao Yang asked Jiro Asai how long it would take to reach the high seas. Jiro Asai said, "Don't worry. It takes about 10 hours to reach the high seas from the Japanese waters. Now there are more than 5 hours left. It will take about 7 days to reach China. The weather on the route is very calm and there will be no danger. This ship has been sailing for more than ten years. The route is very safe and there will be no problems."

Lao Yang finished his meal quickly and left immediately. Asai Jiro enthusiastically invited Lao Yang to go to the cabin to gamble, but Lao Yang refused. Then he returned to the deck and jumped onto the container to continue lying on the blanket to rest. The sea breeze was very comfortable, and Lao Yang enjoyed the peace.

When it was getting dark, Jiro Asai came again and informed Lao Yang to have dinner. Jiro Asai enthusiastically introduced his great achievements in the afternoon to Lao Yang. "He won in the afternoon." Jiro Asai was very excited. He won a month's salary. Jiro Asai was even more talkative than at noon. He had not stopped since he saw Lao Yang. Lao Yang also endured the fast eating and prepared to go back to the cabin to rest in a while.

At this time, the Yudai seemed to be slowing down, and the crew's panicked shouts could be heard faintly. Asai Jiro asked in confusion: "Why did the ship stop? What happened? This has never happened before."

At this time, the captain's voice came from the radio: "Everyone, please pay attention. The USS Promise has stopped in front of us. We are asked to stop immediately for inspection. The ship has stopped. Please pay attention to safety, do not move around, and wait for inspection."

When Lao Yang heard this, he felt as if he was coming for him, so he ignored Jiro Asai, got up and walked out of the restaurant to the deck. When Lao Yang walked onto the deck, he saw the US cruiser slowly approaching and preparing to board the ship.

The captain and first mate of the Yudai were already standing by the ship explaining something to the American soldiers. The American soldiers ignored them and quickly boarded the Yudai. A dozen American soldiers came over and surrounded the captain, asking all personnel to gather on the deck. They wanted to check if there were any illegal personnel.

The captain reluctantly agreed to the US military's request, returned to the cockpit and began broadcasting, requiring all crew members and staff to gather on the deck for inspection by the US military. Lao Yang saw the crew members coming out of the cabin one after another, standing in several rows on the deck, no one was talking to each other, just quietly waiting for inspection.

Lao Yang had already come down from the container and stood in the crowd. Jiro Asai saw Lao Yang and waved to him. Lao Yang nodded at him and stood there motionless. The captain saw that almost everyone was there, so he told the American soldiers that they could check. At this time, the American soldiers took out a photo and began to check the personnel. Other American soldiers entered the cabin for inspection. No one spoke and they quietly accepted the inspection.

The inspection was quick, and they arrived in front of Lao Yang in about ten minutes. The American soldiers found that the person in the photo was very similar to Lao Yang, and then asked Lao Yang to stand on the other side of the deck. Lao Yang walked over reluctantly. There were already three people standing there, a total of four people including Lao Yang.

The inspection was quickly completed, and only four of them were similar to the people in the photo. The US military asked the captain again: "Captain, how many people are there on the ship? Are they all here?"

The captain hurriedly said to the US military: "There are 37 people on board, and you are all here." The US military confirmed that the number was indeed 37. Then he came to Lao Yang and the other four and demanded in a stern voice: "Take out your documents, I need to check them." After saying that, he pointed his gun back and forth at the four people.

Lao Yang said to the American soldiers: "I feel like the person you're looking for is me!"

The American soldier and the other three were stunned and looked at Lao Yang.

"I just left Japan today. This is my first time on this ship, and you intercepted and searched me unreasonably. I think it's correct that you are looking for me. What's wrong with you?"

The soldier immediately shouted excitedly to the other soldiers: "Guys, we found the man right here. He admitted it himself. Quickly control him and take him away."

At this time, several more American soldiers came over, holding their guns and asking Lao Yang to raise his hands. Lao Yang raised his hands helplessly, and two American soldiers came up and pressed Lao Yang to the ground with his hands behind his back. After searching Lao Yang's body, they found no other items on him, then carried Lao Yang and left quickly, immediately returning to the Promise. Two American soldiers immediately went to Lao Yang's residence with the captain, took Lao Yang's luggage, and searched everywhere for related items. After confirming that there was nothing, they left the Jade Belt.

Seeing the US troops withdraw, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief. The captain secretly thought that it was really unlucky that he brought someone with him privately who was wanted by the US military. Not long after Lao Yang was taken to the Promise, the warship sent a signal to the Jade Belt that it could continue sailing. Lao Yang was arrested by the US military, so the Jade Belt slowly accelerated and slowly disappeared on the horizon at full speed.