"Are you sure he won't leave somewhere else when you're not paying attention?"
After watching the scene, a group of soldiers became extremely nervous. Zhan Jingyi also frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and stepped forward to ask.
"Absolutely not!"
The soldier vowed and explained extremely anxiously: "I originally thought about seeing him out and borrowing some money from him. I was just thinking about how to speak, but I was embarrassed to be heard by others. Of course I had to wait for him here. …”
"I didn't do anything else. I just stared at the door and smoked. I really didn't see him coming out...and there was no other place to go out...could he evaporate out of thin air?"
"Could it be because he knows you want to borrow money, so he doesn't want to lend you money, but he is too embarrassed to refuse?"
Zhan Jingyi was thinking about this problem in his mind, but he didn't say it out loud. Instead, he silently thought about other possibilities.
At this time, Zhulong also walked around the toilet and came out, and whispered: "Captain, this matter may be a bit strange. I just checked carefully and found that there is really no other exit from this toilet. If Lao Zhang is really there, Inside, that Lao Zhang may really have mysteriously disappeared."
"Unless...the soldier lied and Lao Zhang was not inside at all, or he sneaked out while the soldier was not paying attention, otherwise, there is no other explanation."
Zhan Jingyi nodded slightly. He also thought that both possibilities were quite high, especially the second one.
…
At this time, there was a noise from the crowd behind. Zhan Jingyi looked up and saw that Zhong Qiang had come over after hearing the news.
Zhong Qiang first said hello to Zhan Jingyi, then pulled the soldier over and asked him in detail about Lao Zhang's disappearance. When he heard that it was a disappearance in a secret room, his face suddenly became wary and he immediately turned to look at Zhan Jingyi. .
Zhan Jingyi met his gaze and nodded slightly, indicating that things were indeed the same as he knew.
As if he understood Zhan Jingyi's signal, Zhong Qiang's face suddenly darkened. He looked around at the soldiers who were still noisy and shouted: "Shut up, everyone. Stop arguing. Don't disperse to find someone first." …”
"...Inform the captains of each group and count the number of people for me!"
At this time, Zhong Qiang made the right decision: "Immediately, immediately, count the people on the ship for me to see if anyone else has mysteriously disappeared."
All the soldiers surrounding Zhong Qiang were stunned for a moment. You look at me, I look at you, thinking why are there still more people to investigate? How come there are so few?
But these soldiers on the ship are all directly under Zhong Qiang, and they must listen to the words of their direct commanders.
Immediately, a communications soldier came through the intercom and began to ask all the captains to check the personnel. Because the ship was very large, it was relatively easy for the soldiers to check, but the crew and waiters were scattered throughout the hull. , it will take a certain amount of time to investigate.
Moreover, because of the Mermaid Song last night, many people are still locked up in that restaurant and have to be verified one by one. Therefore, it is a bit troublesome to count them at this time.
"The first brigade... everyone is here."
"The fourth team... there are still two people who have not been found."
"The Seventh Brigade... everyone is here."
"The Sixth Brigade...is still verifying!"
"..."
As time passed by, Zhong Qiang's face kept changing. When the report was about to end, his face suddenly turned pale.
Although Zhan Jingyi didn't know the number of people on the ship as well as he did, he was aware of the problem. He remembered that when he first got on the ship, Zhong Qiang once said that there were eight brigades with him on the ship, with a total of 300 people.
But now, the eight brigades, including those who were imprisoned, have only counted 281 people.
And if you add these people at the scene, there are a total of 289 people, which means that 11 people are missing.
This has not yet counted the passengers and other crew members. If all were added, more people might be missing.
Moreover, the most important thing now is whether these people are really missing, or there are other possibilities.
…
"hour……"
A soldier raised his hand tremblingly and said: "It was too late last night. Some people may have gone back to their rooms to rest while they had nothing to do..."
When Zhong Qiang heard this, his eyes stood up, and he cursed fiercely: "Didn't I tell you all to stay at your posts?"
"Yes, it's just that it was too late last night, and some people are still landlubbers..."
The soldier said with a sad face: "I always feel a little dizzy when I get on the ship, so I don't get a good rest."
"damn it."
Zhong Qiang spat on the ground fiercely and cursed fiercely: "Don't panic now. Now I ask all the captains to gather their people together and bring everyone to the restaurant on the first floor. The place is big enough." , now, immediately, immediately."
"By the way, give me a ship-wide announcement and ask everyone to put down their work and gather in the restaurant."
"Also, inform the bridge to stop the ship temporarily and anchor in place. You must find out everything before you can leave. It won't work if you lose so many people."
After hearing his order, the soldiers present immediately got busy again and began to convey orders through the walkie-talkie.
After giving the order, Zhong Qiang took two steps closer to Zhan Jingyi, took out two cigarettes and handed them to him and Zhulong, then lit one himself, then a trace of worry appeared on his face, and he glanced at Zhan Jingyi , seemed to want to ask something, but did not ask.
Zhan Jingyi saw what he wanted to ask, shook his head slightly and said, "I have never seen such a thing, but I know that there are indeed some people who can do some seemingly unbelievable things, so now they can do it Yes, just don’t panic yet.”
With that said, Zhan Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "In Institute 502, Zhulong and I dealt with this kind of thing. Although this matter is rather strange, don't forget, there are many other things like this on this ship. experts, so..."
He smiled at Zhong Qiang and said, "I will try my best to help you find them!"
Although Zhan Jingyi didn't give him any guarantee, Zhong Qiang felt slightly relieved after hearing his words.
He knew that his good friend would not make promises easily, but as long as he made a promise, he would definitely try his best.
Zhong Qiang nodded to Zhan Jingyi and whispered: "Xiao Zhan, you know, I'm not very good at saying nice things, but this is what I owe you. How about I introduce my sister to you?" …
"You still remember, I told you before when I was in the army that my sister is a great beauty. I remember that you never had a girlfriend. The age difference doesn't matter."
Hearing this, Zhan Jingyi quickly declined politely, not knowing that his good friend still had the desire to be a matchmaker for others.
Moreover, the current atmosphere is not suitable, and it is possible to be offensive at this time...
…
As the order was conveyed, although many people did not know what was happening, they still followed the order and came to the restaurant. After arriving at the restaurant, they lined up according to each group.
Zhan Jingyi, Zhong Qiang, and Zhulong also came here. Soon, Professor Li Zhong, Aunt Wu, Chen Liang and others also gathered here. They learned what happened from Zhulong's mouth, and everyone felt that It's a bit unbelievable, how could this person disappear out of thin air?
In the crowd, Zhan Jingyi also saw his friends Mo Wenti, Wu Yali and Vice President Bi. The three people's faces were a little frightened. It seemed that Professor Li Zhong had consulted with them before, and they should probably be the same. Know what's going on.
"By the hour, they remembered..."
After a while, a captain named Zhao under Zhong Qiang led three people over and said: "They are almost the last to see the missing people."
After asking carefully, I found out that someone had met the man named Zhang Kai during lunch, and had discussed with others the beautiful woman among the waiters on the ship. After finishing the meal, he said he wanted to go back to the room to relax for a while. No one was seen again.
There were also a few people who came together to play cards. A man named Liu Shanliang lost 100 yuan and said he was going to wash his hands and transfer money, but he never came back after leaving. He also disappeared without a trace. Several people at the scene I also suspected that he was hiding on purpose to default on his debts.
The circumstances of the disappearances of the other people who disappeared were almost the same. They were talking and laughing at first, but then they disappeared as soon as they turned around.
"How could it be so evil?"
Zhong Qiang had obviously seen strong winds and waves, but when faced with such a strange thing, he was a little at a loss.
Faced with his question, Zhan Jingyi couldn't answer it at this time.
Did these people leave voluntarily through some unknown method, or did they really just disappear out of thin air?
If they disappeared out of thin air, what was the reason, or how did someone make them disappear?
