Diamonds

"Oh, finally a wise man came."

Xie Qiuqi said flatly: "Everyone says that the pirate leader is haunted. The U.S. military has been hunting for many years and failed to catch anyone. I didn't expect the real person to be nested on a broken tugboat. It seems that the life of pirates is not as glamorous as outsiders guessed. It is difficult to hide. Was it very hard?"

Tu Xingsun made a gesture and asked him to sit down: "When life is good, there will be hard times. This is normal."

"But who doesn't want to have more good times and less hard times? That Major Alfred Cumming of the U.S. Navy has caused you a lot of trouble, right? You can't do anything about him?" Xie Qiuqi asked.

Mentioning the name Tu Xingsun felt bad luck: "Hmph, a rascal."

"The United States transferred him here to prove that it is determined to eradicate the pirates. You dare not move him easily, for fear that you will really annoy the government forces and you will not be able to go around. But if he is in this sea area for a day, the pirates will not have a peaceful life. You can pass." Xie Qiuqi said.

Tu Xingsun satirized: "It's not your turn to worry about our own affairs."

Xie Qiuqi paused, and said, "If we help you deal with him, can we join the pirate business as an exchange?"

"You?" Tu Xingsun said contemptuously, "Big talk should be done in moderation."

Xie Qiuqi was not irritated: "What if I can really do it?"

Tu Xingsun didn't seem to expect him to be so confident: "Huh. Okay, if you can really take him down, let's talk about cooperation!"

Zheng Ke interrupted: "The boat, and the diamonds, return them to us first."

Tu Xingsun looked at him coldly: "When Alfred Cumming disappears in the Gulf of Mexico, it's easy to say. If you break your promise, I will make you never dare to step into the Gulf of Mexico again."

Xie Qiuqi pressed Zheng Ke: "Alfred Cumming's threat, I promise to make him disappear. At that time, I hope you can keep your promise and don't go back on your word."

Tu Xingsun jumped down from the chair and shook hands with him: "Then I wish you good luck, Mr. Xie."

Xie Qiuqi bent down to hold his hand: "Thank you for your kind words."

After leaving the tugboat, none of the four spoke.The heavy night seemed to weigh on their hearts at the same time.

Xie Qiuqi looked at Zheng Ke: "I know you are worried, I have my own ideas. This matter may not be impossible."

Zheng Ke's face was a little heavy: "I don't doubt you, Qiu Qi, but this matter is too big..."

"That's right!" the shepherd dog interrupted: "You just agreed so wholeheartedly by yourself? That is a senior military officer in service in the United States! The four of us may not be able to fight him. Besides, kill him, you know What is the consequence? The Americans have to blow up your nest! You are tantamount to provoking their entire country, which is a country with nuclear weapons!"

Xing Zhifei couldn't help but said, "Yeah, Qiu Qi, isn't this decision a little impulsive? After all, we are in a dirty business, and we should keep a low profile. It's too risky to mess with the government like this. If one waterway is blocked, at most we can use another way. If water transportation is not available, should we go empty-handed? The higher the cost, the higher the cost, and it’s better than taking such a big risk.”

The speedboat splashed the icy sea water and slapped it on the face, but it made Xie Qiuqi's mind calmer.

He smiled at the corner of his mouth: "Where did you think? When did I say I was going to kill him? It hasn't reached this point yet. As long as he leaves this post and no longer poses a threat to pirates, he doesn't have to be killed. Let's settle him."

The shepherd's eyes brightened slightly: "Then what do you mean?"

Xie Qiuqi's eyes moved to the place where the sea and the sky blend, where the line is darkest and darkest: "I just had a rough idea. As a human being, we will make mistakes. No matter how powerful this person is, he won't make no mistakes at all. Well, it would be best if he had his own taint. Otherwise, if he made a bigger mistake, the people above would naturally consider suspending or transferring. In this way, we don’t need blood on our hands to back the pressure, and it can be considered as an achievement The goal. Of course, I haven't fully thought it out, and I need you to be considerate for me."

Zheng Ke felt that this line of thinking would work: "Yes! I agree."

Xie Qiuqi continued: "This is what I think. After all, sea transportation is still the cheapest and most convenient mode of transportation. If it can go this way, it's the best way to go. The cost of air transportation is too high. If you encounter something like a golden diamond In special circumstances, it is not impossible for us to use air transportation. But usually it is best for us to use sea transportation. Now this road is not considered to be a wall, so let’s try it first.”

Xie Qiuqi couldn't figure out what the remaining two people meant, and he had to talk about democracy at this time——

"Let's vote too. Raise your hand if you think it's okay, and if more than half of them vote, follow this plan. If it doesn't exceed, you can think of other ways. I don't practice dictatorship here, and everyone has the right to speak."

Xie Qiuqi was the first to raise his hand, and Zheng Ke was almost at the same time as him.Xing Zhifei also raised his hand hesitantly.

The remaining shepherd dog: "Okay, if you think it's okay, then do it!"

Xie Qiuqi began to assign tasks: "Old Xing, Del, you go and investigate Alfred Cumming, background, family, education, hobbies...you need to know everything. Del, you can inquire in the bay first, you can talk to pirates Let’s talk, they will definitely investigate Cumming as well. It is more convenient and quicker to get information from them than other channels. Anyway, we are not forbidden to communicate with them. It would be better if we have fought against Cumming. Get an idea of ​​how he moves."

"Okay, I know."

"Old Xing, please run around more, you have to go and see Cumming's family and life circle, can you get close to his family and friends, and understand what this person does when he is not at work, parents, siblings, friends, Even girlfriends can ask. The school, division commander, army superior, and colleagues can contact if they can. The action should be low-key, so that no one will notice. If possible, I need a copy of Cumming's recent itinerary. The more The more detailed the better."

"no problem."

"Zheng Ke."

"Hey!"

Xie Qiuqi just opened his mouth, thought for a while and then swallowed the words back: "It's okay. I will contact Nicholas to see if he is familiar with the navy. You still need to know the itinerary and situation of the navy. These things are military affairs. Secrets are difficult for ordinary people to obtain. Nicholas is in the arms business and may have had contact with the army. After completing the mission, we will meet at the motel to plan the next move." He avoided Zheng Ke's gaze: "Okay , let’s go to work, everyone.”

Only Zheng Ke didn't receive the task, and stared innocently.

Xing Zhifei and the shepherd dog looked at him, then at Xie Qiuqi, and finally said nothing.The two touched their noses in embarrassment, simply packed up their things and left quickly.When the shepherd dog left, he gave Zheng Ke a look and asked clearly, "What's the matter with you two?".Zheng Ke didn't even think about it himself.

But Zheng Ke clearly realized that there was a problem lying in the middle of the team.

What is the relationship between Xie Qiuqi and him?Whether the two of them are friends or a couple in private is their own business, but in this team, the positions of Xie Qiuqi and Zheng Ke are very unclear.Everyone has their own position - Del is the thug, Xing Zhifei is the logistics, Xie Qiuqi is the team leader.What about Zheng Ke?What is Zheng Ke?Who really counts in this team, he or Xie Qiuqi?If this position is uncertain, how will the work be divided?Whose orders do you act on?

This is a very real problem.They're sort of an independent organization now, with serious work to do.Since it is an organization, there must be a division of labor, with their own responsibilities and powers, and then there will be a distribution of benefits.This is an organized, functioning organization.

It doesn't matter if they don't have a clear division of labor at the moment, the four of them are considered friends, no one cares too much about the fights, what about after that?Is this business going to grow bigger?Do you want to expand the team?What to do after expansion?

But Xie Qiuqi couldn't take the initiative to tell Zheng Ke about this.In name, Zheng Ke is the young master, he is a subordinate, and it is not easy for him to assign work to Zheng Ke.The reality is that Xie Qiuqi has been advising this team for a long time. Shepherd Dog and Xing Zhifei joined this team because of Xie Qiuqi instead of Zheng Ke. They believed in Xie Qiuqi as their boss.It is impossible for someone to surrender, Xie Qiuqi turned around and said, in the future, you should listen to Zheng Ke, and I have to listen to him, he is the young master.

Xie Qiuqi should not be allowed to take the initiative to tell Zheng Ke: "From now on, I will have the final say here, and you will listen to me from now on." For someone who is a little more sensitive and less broad-minded, Xie Qiuqi will wear the hat of usurping power on his head.

Only Zheng Ke took the initiative to go to Xie Qiuqi to discuss this matter——

"Qiu Qi, why haven't I been assigned a job?"

Xie Qiuqi licked his lips: "You..."

Zheng Ke interrupted him: "Do you feel embarrassed to assign work to me?"

"You... are different from Del and the others." Xie Qiuqi said very tactfully.

Zheng Ke said happily: "I express my opinion. In the future, in this team, I will support all the decisions you make. I work for you, and I am your subordinate. You can order me as you like. Look at this, is it okay?" ?”

Xie Qiuqi felt uneasy: "You don't have to do this. I never wanted you to make such a statement."

"Then can't I be idle every time, watching you work, and I just sit and drink tea?" Zheng Keman smiled nonchalantly: "The business has just started, and it is the busiest time. It seems that everyone has their own tasks. It’s so hot, I’m also embarrassed.”

Xie Qiuqi knew that he had a good temper: "I already feel very good about you now."

"That won't work, you are too low on me." Zheng Ke reasoned with him: "From Africa to the present, you have always done the most things, and everyone recognizes you. There is nothing wrong with that. Don't feel psychological. I can’t make it through, I’m an ordinary person now, I’m nothing, and I don’t pay you a salary, do I? You are the one who pays the salary now.”

It's rare for him to think that way.Xie Qiuqi thought that this communication process would take a lot of effort.

But he didn't want Zheng Ke to have a knot in his heart: "Have you figured it out? If you mind, we can discuss it."

"It's no longer clear." Zheng Ke was very decisive.

Xie Qiuqi was a little moved: "Thank you, Zheng Ke."

Zheng Ke was also happy: "I should thank you, Qiu Qi. I kept forgetting to tell you that you were the one who pulled us out of that ditch in Africa. You are a capable person. I have always thought that you are the leader of this team, and I also believe that only you can lead us out. This is a position you earned yourself, so don’t feel ashamed of it.”

"When we get back to Macau and pull Zheng Shihua off his horse, it should be yours or yours." Xie Qiuqi reassured him.

Zheng Ke said casually: "Let's talk about it later."

After a few days, Xing Zhifei came back soon——

"This Cumming, 38 years old, is a Venezuelan immigrant from his family. He is the second generation. Although he is a native American, the blood of Venezuelans flows in his veins. He got a Ph.D., joined the army at the age of 18, and was recommended to join the Navy Seals with excellent grades. Later, he served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and went to the Gulf of Aden five times to carry out missions to eliminate pirates. He has rich experience and is a courageous and insightful professional soldier.”

"Venezuelan immigrants?" Xie Qiuqi didn't expect that.

"Can't you see it?"

"This identity is quite sensitive."

"He has never shied away from being an immigrant." Xing Zhifei said with a smile: "Over the years, he has actively supported immigrants on various occasions, and he also expressed solidarity with Muslim issues. Many things can even be found on the Internet. He has his own social media account. On facebook, he satirizes the right wing as a "cold-blooded minion". The news anchorwoman was called a "**" and an "old witch" because he opposed Muslim immigrants. It's just that not many people noticed him. .”

The shepherd dog patted his thigh: "That's not easy? Collect some of his outrageous remarks and publish them, which will definitely cause an uproar. Disrespecting women is not a small hat. Isn't feminism popular now?"

"Aren't you going to make a fool of yourself?" Zheng Ke disapproved: "Take what others say as a moral label, what's the next step? Wear a board and write 'ox ghosts and snake gods' and parade in the streets?"

"Hey, it would be great if you can achieve your goal, and it's not about killing him."

"I object. If he really did evil things, forget it. I won't do such things as going online."

Xie Qiuqi pressed down on the shepherd dog: "I don't like doing this kind of thing either. Old Xing, go ahead and talk, what else is there?"

Xing Zhifei flipped through his notebook and read: "In fact, this person is not a bad person. When Ka Ning was young, his family was poor, so he formed a self-disciplined and frugal character, and he did not have the habit of enjoying pleasure. He had a regular girlfriend and never went to prostitutes. He does not take drugs, play cards, or drink alcohol. If you look at his files, he is simply a model for others to learn from. He does not have high requirements for food and clothing, and most of the money he earns is sent to Go back home."

"Still a dutiful son." Zheng Ke frowned: "I'm afraid it's not easy for this kind of person to find weaknesses."

Xing Zhifei took out a photo from his portfolio, it was a family portrait——

"This is a huge family, with at least [-] members. Venezuelans like to bring their families with them. When one family comes, the whole family will be brought here. Most of their family rely on running small restaurants and small hotels to survive. Cumming's parents I still live on the border of Texas, and the house is still rented. There are more than a dozen people living in one house, and it may be that they often need to help relatives. Their family is quite famous in that area, because they often help immigrants. Ming also comes back to help whenever he has a vacation. Just ask the neighbors around, and they will know that this family is very respected."

The shepherd dog whistled: "It seems that he has done a lot of practical things."

Xing Zhifei said: "Camming is hot with bare hands these days. Most people only know him as a general who suppresses bandits, but they don't know much about his family background."

Zheng Ke thought for a while: "Qiu Qi, if you don't worry, leave this matter to me."

"How sure are you?" Xie Qiuqi asked.

"Not 70.00%, maybe [-]%."

"Okay. Then do what you want."

The author says:

Zheng Ke: Listen to you under the bed, and mine on the bed.

Xie Qiuqi: ...