“Splash~”
“Splash~”
The sound of waves striking echoed within the cabin.
The Fishing Ship and Liu Piaoxu were calculating the value of the Blue Fish Fillets.
“We currently have several hundred crates in stock. If each crate is priced between 20,000 and 30,000, that’s already worth several million…”
“The key is, Patriarch Liu, how do you plan to split the profits?”
In her human form, the Fishing Ship was a 1.65-meter-tall middle-aged woman. Her skin was slightly tanned, but her features were refined. A white cloth covered her hair, giving her the look of an old-time fisherwoman.
Hang Ping, Zhou Hang’s aunt.
She appeared somewhat simple-minded, yet her thinking was exceptionally sharp.
“A profit split?
“I’m taking risks here… I’d be doing business behind Zheng Yunlong’s back. If he finds out I’m using his shelf space to sell your goods, I’ll be the one in trouble… So, seventy-thirty. I take seventy… you take thirty!”
Her slender peach-blossom eyes blinked as Liu Piaoxu calculated with a shrewd expression.
“Seventy-thirty? No deal! The goods are ours! And you want seventy percent? Haven’t you already been skimming quite a bit of the Zheng Family’s fish? The portion you skim is more than enough to place our goods. There’s practically no risk at all, is there?”
Hang Ping looked at her teasingly. Liu Piaoxu’s lips curled.
“Fine, fine… So you’ve done your homework… Sixty-forty. I won’t concede any further!”
“Sixty-forty? Sixty-forty is acceptable! But I have one condition!”
Hang Ping narrowed her eyes. Liu Piaoxu looked at her strangely. “What condition?”
“Every night, you must send one Smoke Ship for Xiao Hang to form a temporary contract with, so he can practice sailing. That’s not too much to ask, is it?”
“This…”
“…”
Locking eyes with Hang Ping, Liu Piaoxu realized this woman was no simple figure.
The business deal was secured, and Zhou Hang would be stationed here. What intentions lay behind that, was it not obvious?
“Hmph. Fine! As long as your Zhou Hang is capable, even contracting one of our Smoke Ship Maidens for you permanently wouldn’t be impossible!”
“Patriarch Liu is straightforward!”
“Heh… you should thank that Zheng Family brat. If he weren’t such an idiot, I wouldn’t have dared to keep skimming their fish. As long as my Ruyan keeps Zheng Hao hooked for one more day, this business can continue for one more day…”
“Ruyan…”
“Ruyan?”
After concluding the discussion, Liu Piaoxu turned around and found Liu Ruyan staring at Zhou Hang. The two looked like young lovers, their gazes almost dripping with affection.
“Ruyan!”
“Ah?! Oh~”
“What is it, Mother?”
Snapping back to her senses, Liu Ruyan looked at Liu Piaoxu, who shot Zhou Hang a glare.
“Behave yourselves!”
“Don’t go too far! We still need the Zheng Family! You absolutely must keep Zheng Hao under control!”
“Don’t worry, Mother… With Zheng Hao’s spineless personality? If I told him to lick the deck with his tongue, he’d happily crawl and do it. A fool like him exists just to generate gold coins for me!”
“And the Zheng Family too! If Zheng Yunlong hadn’t left early, would the Zheng Family even be where they are now?”
Waving dismissively, Liu Ruyan cast a flirtatious look at Zhou Hang, who responded with a calm smile.
“Classmate Liu? Would you care to take a walk outside?”
“Sure…”
Her slender waist swayed as she reached out toward Zhou Hang.
All the so-called tests, loyalty, and love she once spoke of in front of him…
At that moment, they vanished like smoke. This chapter is updated first at g.com.
“Let’s go!”
Just as Zhou Hang was about to extend his hand—
“Woooo~”
“Woooo~~~”
“Woooooo~~~”
Suddenly!
A deafening roar sounded from outside the cabin!
“Boom~ Boom~”
Violent waves crashed against the cargo ship, rocking it violently!
“Boom~”
The cabin shook intensely. The Blue Fish Fillets scattered across the floor.
“What’s going on?”
“Is there a tide?”
“What’s happening?”
All four inside were confused when a woman in gauze rushed in.
“Patriarch! Patriarch!”
“This is bad! Very bad!”
“That… that Zheng Hao… Zheng Hao has brought a fleet of Battle Ship Maidens!”
“What?!”
“Battle… Battle Ship Maidens?!”
Cold sweat immediately formed on Liu Piaoxu’s forehead.
The Liu Family’s Smoke Ships were speed vessels. They did not equip weapons, as that would reduce speed.
If the other side went mad and started fighting now… the Liu Family would be finished!
“Zheng Hao? That brat—how dare he?! Ruyan, what exactly is going on?! Did you keep him hooked or not?!”
Under Liu Piaoxu’s questioning gaze, Liu Ruyan turned pale. “I… I don’t know either!”
“Has that spineless fool gone insane these past few days?”
“You!!! Go out and see what’s happening!”
“Yes! Yes!”
“Thud thud thud~”
They hurried toward the deck.
“Crash~”
Surging waves slammed against the cargo ship’s deck. Scorching steam rolled in from afar, burning through the sea breeze.
Ships… countless Battle Ship Maidens!
They had surrounded all of the Liu Family’s waters!
At the forefront was a black steel cannon ship, flanked by over a dozen Harpoon Ships and Archer Ships. Like dark storm clouds, they crushed forward, as if to swallow the Liu Family whole!
“Such a formation… What is the Zheng Family trying to do?!”
“Are they crazy?!”
“Are they really going to attack the Liu Family?!”
“Why?!”
Liu Ruyan’s face turned ashen. She never imagined the Zheng Family would truly take action without warning.
As for Zhou Hang and Hang Ping…
Their expressions were even darker as they quietly retreated into a corner.
If the Liu Family collapsed today, what business could there be? What Smoke Ships would they contract?
“Damn it… How could the Zheng Family suddenly sanction the Liu Family?”
“Why would Zheng Yunlong be so narrow-minded? Who is targeting the Liu Family? Zheng Hao? No, no… that bootlicker would never dare!”
With a vicious gaze, Zhou Hang looked toward the massive cannon ship.
The next moment, his face fell apart.
Because standing proudly at the bow of the cannon ship was Zheng Hao, looking down upon them with disdain.
“Well, well, well… Seems like I’ve arrived at an inconvenient time… Zhou Family? What are you doing at the Liu Family’s place? Don’t you know the Liu Family is a partner of my Zheng Family?!”
“Rumble~”
“Rumble~”
At Zheng Hao’s question, countless turrets aboard the Firecloud shifted in unison, aiming at the cargo ship.
“Hiss~~~”
White steam surged. The terrifying scent of gunpowder filled the air.
“…”
Zhou Hang stood frozen, not daring to utter a word.
What could he do?
With the backing of his Ship Maidens, if Zheng Hao told him to eat filth right now, he would have to obey!
“This guy! This damned spineless fool—since when did he start using his own power?!”
In Zhou Hang’s eyes, Zheng Hao had always been a complete idiot!
An absolute idiot!
With the Zheng Family behind him, he could have taken Liu Ruyan by force. Yet he chose to act like a spineless bootlicker?
But today…
It seemed he had awakened?
“Speak!!! I’m asking you a question!”
Arrogant and domineering.
At this moment, Zheng Hao embodied the full aura of the Zheng Family’s young master.
“Gulp…”
“Gulp…”
Liu Piaoxu swallowed hard, feeling as though Zheng Hao had become a different person.
“Zheng… ah, no! Dear son-in-law… You misunderstand… The two families were merely meeting. Nothing more… Look at you, bringing such a massive formation… you’re going to scare Aunt. Even if I’m not scared, what if you frighten Ruyan? Won’t you feel bad?”
Forcing a smile, Liu Piaoxu nudged Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan reacted instantly, putting on a cold face.
“Zheng Hao!!! What exactly are you doing?! I know you’ve been trying to anger me these past few days to get my attention! I know I neglected your feelings! Fine—if you take these ships away right now, I’ll let you be my temporary boyfriend for one month. Is that enough?!”
As if making a great sacrifice, Liu Ruyan glared at him.
“Heh heh heh… Heh heh heh…”
But on the deck, Zheng Hao suddenly laughed.
“It seems… Some people still don’t understand the situation. Second Aunt, tell me… if someone dares embezzle my Zheng Family’s money… what should be done?”
“Rumble!!!”
On the Firecloud, heavy cannons rose as one, their muzzles aiming directly at a Smoke Ship blocking its path.
“In the Shanhai Region, even a single fish that swims… Belongs to the Zheng Family! If anyone dares covet it… They shall be bombarded!!!”