Lingang pier.
The calm sea surface is like a picture scroll, reflecting the clear sky. Occasionally a few seagulls fly over, instantly becoming vivid. The sea water laps ashore from time to time, rolling up waves, which looks peaceful and peaceful.
Dozens of ships docked at the port, most of which were filled with sand, building materials, and some ordinary gadgets.
At the entrance and exit of the port, there were several people wandering around, seemingly doing nothing, but their eyes were fixed on what was going on outside.
"Didi-"
The piercing sirens suddenly sounded, breaking the original calm.
A car came from not far away.
Their expressions changed instantly and they ran towards the port. The cigarettes in their mouths fell to the ground without paying attention.
"Here comes the note!"
Li Dayuan and others, who were working, felt a slight thump in their hearts.
Why did the police come suddenly?
He couldn't help but speed up the movements of his hands. Fortunately, it was daytime, and most of their transactions were conducted at night. Even if they were inspected, nothing would be revealed.
"Don't worry, everyone, just do whatever you want. Nothing will happen."
Li Dayuan greeted everyone, lest some people get stage fright and miss something, and let the police know the clues.
Although there are people above them, they should try to avoid trouble if they can. If they mess up, Gao Qiang will definitely blame him.
According to Gao Qiang's character and means, if he fell into his hands, there would probably be no good ending.
Li Dayuan's words undoubtedly reassured everyone. After all, there had been similar sudden inspections before, but they had no impact.
After all, they are doing these things, so they must have prepared everything long ago.
When the police came, the workers were lazily lying on the ground sleeping in the sun, or gathering in small groups to play cards.
It's like sneaking around when the boss and supervisor are away.
"Surprise inspection, take out all your freight bills and customs declaration forms and take a look."
The leading man stepped forward. He was dark-skinned and looked honest. He was Li Dayuan. He was holding a stack of information in his hand.
"Comrades, take a look, our procedures are absolutely complete and legal, and we will never do anything illegal."
The police took it and took a quick look. There was nothing wrong with it. The procedures were complete and the stamps were clear. There was no possibility of fraud.
The colleague who was checking the goods behind him came back not long after and shook his head, "Everything is normal with the goods. There are no violations."
Li Dayuan showed a simple and honest smile, "Comrade police, you see, I said we are good citizens."
The policeman's gaze passed through the group of workers behind him.
Li Dayong could feel a sharp gaze passing over his head. He couldn't help but lower his head. For some reason, he felt guilty, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Why are you keeping your head down?"
When his name was suddenly called, Li Dayong froze, not sure if it was him.
"Da da da--"
The footsteps became clearer and clearer, as if someone was walking towards him, and the sound was getting closer and closer.
Li Dayong's heart was like beating a drum, as if someone was beating it hard, gradually overlapping with the sound of footsteps.
"What about you, why are you lowering your head all of a sudden?"
Hearing the voice beside him, Li Dayong could no longer ignore it.
Seeing that he didn't make any movement, the policeman's voice became a little more stern, "Raise your head."
Li Dayong froze, like a puppet being manipulated. He slowly raised his head and saw the police uniform. The police badge on his shoulder was particularly dazzling under the sunlight.
Li Dayong opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but no sound came out. He only felt that his throat was extremely dry.
Li Dayuan, who was standing next to him, saw that something was wrong and quickly stepped forward and said: "Comrade police, I'm really sorry. This is the driver of the truck. He just came from the countryside. He has never seen much of the world. You have such a big battle to kill him." Terrified."
Seeing Li Dayong stuck there like a wooden stake, Li Dayuan pushed him and said, "Dayong, please say something."
Li Dayong's mind went blank. Just now he almost thought that he was about to be exposed, just like Li Si, who was beaten by the police.
His palms were sweating, and his expression did look a little scared.
But when the police saw that they had completed the procedures, there were no problems with the documents, and the items had been inspected, they looked at Li Dayong for a few times and said nothing.
Watching the policemen walk away, everyone subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
The honest expression on Li Dayuan's face disappeared and was replaced by seriousness. He clapped his hands and said, "Everyone, keep working."
With a glance, his eyes fell on Li Dayong, and when he saw that he was still standing there, not knowing what he was thinking, he suddenly felt resentful and pulled him aside to teach him a lesson.
"Dayong, what happened to you just now?"
Everyone only knew that Li Dayuan and Li Dayong were from the same village, but they didn't know that they were cousins. You could tell by looking at their names.
It's just that Li Dayuan didn't tell anyone else in order to avoid suspicion, so everyone didn't know about this relationship and just regarded the similar names as a coincidence.
Li Dayong was a little silent. He originally wanted to go out and work hard, but he was dragged into this transnational smuggling group. When he realized it, it was too late and he had already boarded the pirate ship.
Although Li Dayong has never read any books, he also knows that this is illegal and taboo. Even if he makes more money and faster than outside, it still violates his conscience.
Especially after Li Si's group was arrested, Li Dayong tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. Whenever he dreamed, he dreamed that the police would come to his door and then go to jail. He was under great psychological pressure.
Especially today, when I see the police, the pressure can almost reach its peak.
After a while, Li Dayong said: "I'm just afraid."
Li Dayuan rolled his eyes at him, "What are you afraid of? We already told you that there are people above us who have been taken care of and will not be caught."
Li Dayong hesitated and said: "But Li Si and the others——"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Dayuan, "Li Si's group was just an accident. As long as we are careful in the future, nothing will happen. Just now was a good example."
is it really like this?
Li Dayong looked towards the direction where the police car left.
He had a vague hunch in his heart that if he continued, Li Si's fate would be his future.
Li Dayong looked a little tired, "I'm a little tired of this kind of fearful life."
Li Dayuan sighed, his expression a little complicated, and he didn't understand Li Dayong's mood.
"Now that we've done it, let's not think about anything else. There is no turning back on this matter. Fortunately, Brother Qiang is not here today, otherwise -"
Gao Qiang didn't like hearing these words.
Li Dayuan hadn't finished speaking, but Li Dayong understood what he meant.
"Okay, let's get to work quickly. Don't think too much. When we make a lot of money, it will be even more honorable to return to our hometown during the Chinese New Year."
Li Dayuan said a few words of relief and went to work, but he didn't see Li Dayong's expression, as if he had made some determination.
(End of chapter)
