Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 276 Boarding the Ship
Instinctively, Aning seemed to sense the malice in Hu Ming's words.

However, after thinking it over and over, he still couldn't figure out what Hu Ming was trying to express, so he had to give up.

"Mr. Wu, what do you have to say?"

Helpless, he could only change the subject and look at Wu Xie.

Honestly, from the first time they met until now, Aning hasn't seen any outstanding qualities in Wu Xie.

However, there is a condition in Wu Sansheng's cooperation with Qiu Dekao this time.

After Wu Sansheng and the expedition team had their accident, he immediately contacted his eldest nephew.

"...That's all. Your equipment is very complete, there's nothing to replenish."

Wu Xie had been thinking about whether to have someone prepare two black donkey hooves just in case, but looking at the calm Hu Ming, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to say it.

With Uncle Ming around, he's much more useful than any black donkey hoof!
This is the trust Wu Xie developed in Hu Ming after the Seven Star Lu Palace incident.

If that silent guy were here this time, that would be great.

Finally, Wu Xie thought with some dissatisfaction.

After getting off the plane, the group was taken directly to the port by a car from Aning Company.

This time, they rented a metal fishing boat.

He never expected that the silent man he had been longing for was watching him right next to Aning.

It's just that the face has changed.

The boat captain was a local and had six sailors under his command. When Hu Ming and his group arrived, the people from Aning Company were still negotiating with the boat captain.

Because now is not a good time to go out to sea, as a tropical storm is brewing at sea.

Once at sea, if they are unlucky enough to encounter a tropical storm, everyone on the boat will be submerged in the sea and become fish food.

Under a tropical storm, even if you can swim, or even if you were born a mermaid, you'd still die!
Of course, there are solutions.

In a straightforward and blunt manner, Zhang the Bald, who came with Aning to pick up Hu Ming and Wu Xie, immediately doubled the price.

Originally, the price they offered was extremely attractive.

Double that amount is enough for the captain and sailors to live comfortably for a year.

Also embarking on this journey were four experts invited by Qiudekao.

In addition, they need to travel to Yixing Island to pick up the frogman unit and other specially appointed experts.

Overall, this type of team is well-prepared, with a diverse pool of talent.

On the surface, it seems that no matter how complicated the situation, it should be easy to handle.

However, Hu Ming simply smiled and remained silent.

……

The first few hours after we set off were calm and peaceful.

Wu Xie grew up in Hangzhou, so he was no stranger to water.

Hu Ming has exceptionally good physical condition, so seasickness is completely nonexistent for either of them.

About seventeen or eighteen hours after setting off.

The tropical storm that the captain feared has finally arrived!
A strange black line runs along the distant horizon, dividing the once-unbroken sky and earth into two halves.

"Oh, you're awake?"

Despite the increasingly large waves, Hu Ming sat cross-legged on the deck, gently waving to Wu Xie, who had just woken up, without turning his head.

"Hmm, Uncle Ming, what's the situation now?" Wu Xie nodded and asked softly. "As you can see, the tropical storm that the captain was most worried about is coming."

"There's a pressure mass brewing ahead. It looks like we'll have to change course and seek shelter in the nearest reef."

"Otherwise, our little fishing boat would definitely have been torn to shreds by the storm."

Hu Ming pointed to the sea surface where the waves were getting bigger and bigger.

However, this will inevitably affect their planned itinerary.

However, under the power of nature, human strength is so insignificant.

If you don't want to lose your life at sea, it's essential to heed the captain's advice to change course and seek shelter from the storm.

Ah Ning and the others understood this principle and had no choice but to cooperate with the boatman to change course.

"There's nothing we can do about things decided by God; there's no use in being anxious."

"Don't overthink it. Your third uncle is incredibly powerful; he'll be fine. We'll just do our best."

At this moment, Zhang the Bald came to their side, patted Wu Xie on the shoulder, and kindly comforted him. For a moment, Hu Ming looked at Zhang the Bald with astonishment.

He knew that this was the guy in disguise.

The problem is, it was clearly just a short-term collaboration, so why is Xiao Ge suddenly so concerned about Wu Xie's feelings?
Is this what they call a destined couple?

Wow, that's impressive!
Hu Ming couldn't help but gasp, and at the same time, he subtly took a few steps back.

"..."

Hu Ming's gaze was so piercing that even Wu Xie could clearly sense it.

I have a feeling you've misunderstood something important...

Zhang the Bald turned and left with a dark expression.

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As she walked away, her retreating figure subtly gestured to Hu Ming.

It means: Find an opportunity to talk to each other alone.

Upon seeing this, Hu Ming narrowed his eyes, his mind churning with thoughts.

It is clear.

From beginning to end, the young man never expected to be able to hide his identity from Hu Ming simply by using a human skin mask.

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Let's chat? What's there to talk about?
What happened to Xiao Ge after the Seven Star Lu Palace incident?
After thinking it over, Hu Ming decided to give up on making wild guesses.

I feel that this trip to the Xisha Islands is getting more and more interesting.

Patting Wu Xie on the shoulder, the two rolled up their sleeves, took off their shoes, and joined the busy sailors.

After being tossed about in the wind and waves until evening, the fishing boat finally escaped the reach of the tropical storm and arrived at a relatively safe area of ​​water.

After a full day of battling the wind and waves, the group was exhausted.

Those experts and professors with extremely poor physical condition even lost half their lives.

By this time, the sky outside was already pitch black.

The sea and sky met at the horizon, with dark clouds hanging in the air, making it seem as if one could reach out and touch the sky.

After wolfing down dinner and taking a short rest, the fishing boats set sail overnight for Yixing Island before the tropical storm spread there.

Seventeen hours later, the group finally arrived at Yixing Island.

However, Hu Ming never expected that he would see the person he least wanted to see here.

(End of this chapter)