The cargo ship sailed upstream, and after sailing for a day and a night, it finally entered the territory of the Black Feather Principality.
"Stop the boat, stop the boat!"
A heavily armed small speedboat approached. The heavy machine gun mounted on the bow reflected the sunlight. The long string of large armor-piercing bullets indicated that as long as the cargo ship did not obey the instructions, it would soon turn the rusty steel plates on the ship's side into a hornet's nest.
"We are the water guard of the Black Feather Principality."
"Don't worry, this is just a routine check."
"The situation is tense now. We need to prevent the spies sent by Silver Claw."
Kuroba's sailors boarded the cargo ship and rummaged around to inspect it.
"Sir, I'm sorry to trouble you. It's really hard to board the ship for inspection so early in the morning." The captain smiled and stuffed a small bag of coins into the captain's pocket.
The captain of the sailor weighed his pockets and waved to the sailor who was inspecting the goods. "That's about it. I know this boss. He is an honest man and never does any sneaky things."
"Thank you, thank you sir, for your hard work."
After a while, the captain sent the Black Feather sailor away. Watching the speedboat go away with splashes of water, he spat bitterly, "Bah, these bitches can take a bite wherever they go!"
It's no wonder that he is in a irritable mood. Ever since Ice Blue City changed its ownership and each principality became independent one after another, the marine police from all over the country took the opportunity to come out to fish for profit.
It is clear that they are using the pretense of searching for spies to enrich their own pockets. They threaten and intimidate the slightest disobedience, and even arrest them as foreign spies. It is simply lawless.
Business is getting harder and harder. Along the way here, I have been searched three times. It's like having my hair plucked. However, when the wool comes from the sheep and the goods are shipped, the price will definitely rise. The real suffering is at the bottom of society.
After the cargo ship left Silver Claw's sphere of influence, Chen Xing no longer had to disguise himself. He took off the broken straw hat on his head and threw it into the river. He returned to the cabin and took a shower, then put on the Dragon Scale Guard's high-strength fiber combat uniform. He has a new look, he is no longer the honest and humble low-level boatman.
"Eh?"
After changing clothes and coming out of the cabin, I met the foreman.
The foreman was a little stunned at first, because Chen Xing had changed so much that it was difficult to connect with the previous bottom boatman. After looking at it for a few times, he recognized it, and then he returned to his usual arrogant and domineering look, "You are taking a shower in broad daylight, are you lazy, right? Okay, don't eat at noon, and make up for the time you just had!"
"Call the captain over." Chen Xing ignored the foreman's outburst and said in a commanding tone.
"Call the captain over. Is there something wrong with your mind? What qualifications does a pariah like you have to meet the captain? That's funny!"
The foreman cursed, Chen Xing narrowed his eyes, and a cold light suddenly appeared, and he was frightened by the actual murderous intent. I saw that the foreman's body was stiff and his mouth was stunned. He opened his mouth for a long time and did not dare to take a breath.
But the foreman has always had limited knowledge. In other words, poverty has limited his imagination, and he has not yet realized the true identity of the man in front of him. Although he didn't dare to say any more unpleasant words, he still said harshly, "Okay, I'll find the captain and see what tricks you can play!"
After a while, the captain, led by the foreman, hurried over.
"Oh, my lord!"
"I didn't know that there was a noble person boarding the ship, but I missed my welcome from afar. I'm sorry for that!"
When he first saw Chen Xing, the captain put on a respectful and flattering look. He has been sailing for many years and has seen a lot. He can tell the other person's extraordinary status at a glance from his dress and temperament.
Chen Xing didn't say much and just threw out a money bag. "I've chartered this boat. We don't have to stop the boat in the middle. We can go directly to the Lizard City."
"This..." The boat owner hesitated. This boat was going to Sanchahe City and had no plans to go to Monitor Lizard City. But when he opened the purse and saw the shining light of gold, he immediately patted his chest and promised that he would go all out to deliver the distinguished guest to his destination.
He didn't ask any more questions because the other party suddenly appeared on the boat. Big people naturally have their own reasons, and it's not the turn of a small person like him to inquire.
"Sir, please come this way. There is a special guest lounge on the ship."
"Wait a minute, this person..." Chen Xing pointed at the foreman casually, "Let him clean the deck alone. If he can't finish cleaning, he won't eat."
The foreman suddenly looked panicked and looked at the captain.
"Ah?" The ship owner was also stunned. How could one person clean such a big ship? Seeing that Chen Xing's face looked a little unkind, he didn't care and immediately said, "Okay, listen to me!"
Then he faced the foreman, widened his eyes, and shouted angrily, "Did you hear what the adults said? Go and clean the deck! If you can't finish cleaning, don't expect to have anything to eat today!"
The foreman looked back at the dirty deck and begged the captain, "Brother-in-law..."
"Who is your brother-in-law!" The boat owner said impatiently with a straight face, "Hurry up, or I will throw you into the river to feed the fish!"
Seeing the captain's disapproval of his relatives, the foreman looked desperate.
"Hey, boss, mop." The boatman next to him gloated and handed over the mop.
The foreman gritted his teeth, grabbed the mop, turned around dejectedly, and started mopping the floor.
Not long after, Chen Xing was led by the captain to the VIP room. Although it is a cargo ship, the VIP room is still stylish and clean and elegant.
Chen Xing leaned back on the sofa and stretched out comfortably.
"Come, come in..."
The captain brought in a scantily clad young woman. Her crotch was full, her shorts were tight, and she was wearing a pair of shorts with a thin bra underneath, with obvious bulges. The belly is exposed, and the small navel ring shines.
Although his skin is dark, his appearance is passable. It can't be said that she is very beautiful. She looks sixty or seventy, but there is a bit of charming charm between her eyebrows. His eyes were moving, half-smiling but not smiling, with a unique charm.
"Sir, my conditions are limited. There are not many people on the ship who can do anything. I am really neglecting..." the captain said apologetically, and then introduced the woman he brought to Chen Xing, "Sir, this is my last one." Yue Gangna’s concubine is named Xiaoyou. If you don’t mind, please feel free to take her as you please.”
Chen Xing nodded in response.
"Then I won't disturb your rest." The captain bowed and retreated, closing the door of the VIP room.
Before closing the door, he secretly made a "go" gesture to the concubine, hinting that the concubine should take the initiative.
"Sir, please have some tea."
As soon as the door of the VIP room closed, a woman named Xiaoyou immediately stepped forward, poured a cup of tea for Chen Xing, and handed it to him with both hands.
"Yeah." Chen Xing responded, but did not pick up the tea cup. Instead, he looked at the portable screen in his hand and flipped through the news casually.
Although he is not a gentleman and has no virginity complex, he is not interested in other people's women at all. He has no hobby in this area. What happened with Qian Ying was a complete misunderstanding. Moreover, he came first and Xiao Yang came last. Moreover, there was no actual sexual relationship between Qian Ying and Xiao Yang. They could only be regarded as platonic backup.
Seeing Chen Xing not taking the tea, Xiao You didn't show any displeasure. Still with a sweet smile, he put down the tea and stood quietly beside him, with his hands on his lower abdomen, hanging his head and waiting for orders.
[Is the Four-Nation Alliance an iron-clad wall or a weak dregs? ]
[The spokesperson of the Lion Heart Alliance announced: It supports the orthodoxy of the kingdom and supports the Malan royal family]
[In the icy blue city at night, a blood moon is rising. Where will the future of Long He go? ]
[The fifth princess of Malan will hold an early summer flower viewing party in Dragon City, and the Princess Guards will attend the venue]
[The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Tezera calls on: Treat internal conflicts in the kingdom rationally and do not allow foreign enemies to take advantage of them]
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[The seventh princess of the Qing Kingdom holds a sacrifice to the moon god: praying for world peace]
"Tch, it's so hypocritical to restore world peace..." Chen Xing couldn't help but complain. He didn't know whether it was Nova or Zhao Ruoxi's speech, but he felt uncomfortable looking at it.
There were so many messages one after another that Chen Xing felt drowsy. Although they were all major national events, what did they have to do with him, the mayor of Bianyuan Town?
According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 30,000 town-level units in the Red Kingdom. Orchid Town is just one of them, and it is also the smallest marginal town. There are more than 4,000 in the Red Dragon Principality alone.
As one of the four thousandths of the principality, one of the thirty thousand of the kingdom, and one of the countless parts of the world, he really has no interest in these distant things.
There was a very famous saying on Earth in the first life: Eat a five-dollar lunch box and worry about national affairs.
He is obviously not among them, perhaps because of his family influence. His parents are factory workers in a small city and are diligent and down-to-earth, so he has also developed a pragmatic character. Whatever you have the ability to do, never aim too high and have unrealistic daydreams.
Therefore, Chen Xing's eyelids grew darker as he looked at these games played by princes and nobles. The shiploaders who were hiding on the ship a few days ago were not only frightened, but also had poor living conditions. The wooden beds were hard and they slept poorly.
Now that I have left the danger zone, I am lying on the soft leather sofa, my nerves completely relaxed. The boat swayed gently on the water, and the quiet sound of water came from outside, and tiredness soon came over.
"You go about your business first, and I'll take a nap."
Chen Xing said something to Xiaoyou in a daze, his eyelids drooped as he could no longer hold them up. My breathing slowly became even and steady, and I fell asleep completely.
I don't know how long it took, but I heard something hazy.
The sound was low and fuzzy at first, but became clearer and clearer as time went on.
"My precious grandson, my precious baby..."
"The Dragon King is angry and there is a flood. My precious grandson cannot go out. If he goes out, he will be rushed to the Dragon Palace by the flood. Grandma will not be able to find you..."
Chen Xing opened his eyes and saw an old woman sitting on the wicker chair in front of him. The old woman gently fanned the cattail leaf fan and muttered in her mouth. Her upper body melted into the darkness and her face could not be seen clearly.
"It's raining heavily, so my baby can't go out..."
The patter of rain could be heard outside.
Turning around, I saw the rain falling like a bead curtain on the patio outside. The big raindrops fell into the stagnant water, causing large splashes.
Looking through the rain curtain, there seemed to be something waving to him outside the big rusty iron door.
He walked out of the house subconsciously.
The cold water vapor hit my face, and the sound of rain became louder and louder. The sky was filled with thunder and lightning and rumbles.
"Hee hee hee……"
"Hehehe..."
There was a sound of laughter in the rain. Chen Xing looked back at the house. It was dark inside and there was nothing.
The old woman just now seemed to disappear out of thin air.
"Come on~"
"Come and play~"
The voice in the rain curtain was full of temptation, as if there was an invisible force driving him behind him. He couldn't help but take steps towards the rain.
