Ivory, agate, crystal, coral, incense bottles, northern beads, glass lamps...
A dozen cargo ships were piled full of all kinds of strange and weird goods.
On the way back, Feng Lin stared at Bai Kui curiously from time to time. Even now, he still can't figure out how this man reached a business deal with an outsider.
She couldn't even understand what those people said, but Bai Kui was able to negotiate business with them just by relying on gestures, and even lowered the price a lot.
Going overseas to do business with people who don't understand the language in a strange country is a courage and courage that no ordinary businessman can have.
Just the dangers that may be encountered are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"You're such a strange person. You might say you're a businessman, but you have a lot of courage, but if you really want to say you're reckless, you're very thoughtful. What kind of person are you?"
The sea outside the porthole window is still boundless, but Feng Lin feels that Bai Kui is more mysterious than the sea, which attracts her to explore.
Bai Kui sat on the short table and flipped through the ledger, checking the quantity of various goods and the profits he could get. He didn't raise his eyebrows when he heard the little girl's questions, "It's not surprising, I come from a rough background, and I am not only involved in business, but also in business." There are rivers and lakes. Naturally, it is different from the high-ranking officials you see every day. You just don’t see it very often, so you think it’s strange.”
"When you talk like this, it always reminds me of my dad. Do men always like to lecture people like this when they get older?"
"Princess, be careful, I don't have a daughter as old as you."
"That's natural. You are far worse than my father."
Bai Kui finally raised his head and felt that it was necessary to give some advice to this little girl who would argue with him every day when she was bored, "This is my cargo ship. Outside is a sea with no village, no shop, and no one around." , I threw you into the sea and you couldn’t even call anyone for help. It would be no good for you to offend me, the captain of the ship.”
Feng Lin was not fazed at all. He took out a box of colorful agate and poured it on the low table, then placed it randomly like chess pieces.
"Throw me into the sea and no one will be able to repay the debt I owe you. You won't do that."
Bai Kui paused, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
This reason can really hold him back.
The little girl is not valuable, but his money is.
"Master, the waves have changed, and there are dark clouds ahead. The weather may change!" A report came from outside the cabin, "For the safety of the boat, it is best to find a place to anchor as soon as possible!"
Bai Kui frowned, put down his account book and walked out of the cabin.
At this moment, the sun has quietly disappeared without knowing when, and a large dark cloud is approaching fiercely in the sky, coming very quickly.
The sea surface around the ship still looks calm at first glance, but the frequency of the waves rippling in the wind has changed, and it has begun to become more and more impatient. It seems that there is a giant beast's mouth quietly opening under the deep sea surface, waiting to swallow up the prey on the sea.
Things are indeed going to change.
The most fearful thing when sailing on the sea is wind and rain, and the most unpredictable thing on the sea is the weather. If you are not careful, you will be killed in the sea.
Bai Kui frowned even more, looked around and asked, "Where have you reached?"
The Bai family guard who came to report quickly replied, "It happens to be near Baixing Island! The territory of the star bandits!"
"Find the nearest island to anchor the boat and wait until the wind and waves pass before continuing your journey!" Bai Kui said without thinking.
"Master!" The guard was shocked and said hesitantly, "Although the star bandits will not take the initiative to rob when they see the Bai family's flag, but if our merchant ship approaches the island, those people may not be able to restrain themselves from taking action!"
There were more than a dozen cargo ships on their trip, all carrying rare commodities from China, which could be converted into gold and silver, which would be a huge fortune.
Money and silk are alluring, let alone pirates who make a living by looting.
Their friendship in previous years of distributing money to deal with pirates would not work at this time.
Bai Kui shouted, "Adjust the course and get closer to the island, go!"
The dark clouds above our heads have become heavier and heavier, the sails of the ship are blown up by the strong wind, and the ship's masts feel precarious and about to break. We cannot delay any longer, otherwise the people and the cargo may be destroyed in a hurry.
Feng Lin followed Bai Kui out. She was not familiar with things at sea, but she also noticed something unusual from the man's aura.
"Brother Bai, is it dangerous?" She pursed her lips and asked.
The man turned his eyes and said, "There are crew clothes in the small wooden cabinet in the cabin where you sleep. Go and change into them. Take off your bun and put on the crew hat."
Feng Lin pursed her lips tighter, understanding what the man meant, and returned to the cabin without saying a word. After finding the crew uniform, she quickly changed into it. Her hair was spread out and neatly tied into a man bun, and she put on the crew hat.
Before walking out, she took out the makeup and applied a layer of dark color on her face. When she looked in the mirror again, what appeared in the bronze mirror was a face that was just pretty.
When the cargo ship docked at the nearest island, the sky was already as dark as night.
The wind and rain combined with lightning and thunder, and every lightning was so fierce that it seemed to split the sky.
The waves rolled wildly and hit the island rocks, smashing the waves into pieces.
The cargo ship was silent in the darkness, wind and rain. There was no movement, and no lights were lit to avoid making the target too obvious.
All crew members had weapons on hand and were on tight alert, and the atmosphere on the ship was depressing and depressing.
In the cabin, Feng Lin and Bai Kui sat opposite each other. The room was as dark and silent as the outside.
Amidst the sound of wind, rain and waves, they couldn't even hear each other's breathing at such a close distance.
"The pirate groups at sea usually have people on the shore to hijack the ship in case they miss it. In half an hour at most, the pirates will come and kill them." In the darkness, the man's voice was low and calm, as if he was saying that it had nothing to do with it. Urgent gossip, "Are you afraid?"
"I'll see how scary they are first, and then I'll decide whether to be afraid or not." The little girl's voice was clear and innocent.
It made Bai Kui laugh.
He didn't speak anymore, and turned his head to look out the window. At this moment, the outside seemed like an abyss of the sky, and the only sound left in the world was the terrifying sound of rain and waves.
There were no lights on the boat and no lights on the island.
It means that the pirates have taken action.
They don't turn on their lights to avoid highlighting their targets.
The pirates did not turn on their lights to avoid alerting the enemy.
It was the first time that Feng Lin saw such a fighting scene with his own eyes.
There was only night in the world, and only the occasional flash of lightning over the sea brought a moment of light, illuminating the ferocious faces of the pirates in the rain, the cold blades held high in their hands, and the blood splashing in the air.
It also illuminated the figure of a man standing on the bow of the boat with his hands behind his back. He was tall, tall, and calm.
Under the strong wind, heavy rain, and rough waves, the cargo ship shook violently, but his figure was as steady as a mountain peak.
The people on the cargo ship were energetic and showed no timidity at all because of the endless stream of pirates who climbed onto the ship. The man standing steadily on the bow of the ship was like a sea-calming needle supporting their energy.
"Go to the cabin and don't cause trouble for me." As these words floated past Feng Lin's ears, the man on the bow moved, like an arrow from a string, locking onto the man standing on the roof of the stern cabin.
That's the pirate leader.
To capture the thief, capture the king first.
