Chapter 102: Encountering Danger at Sea

In the afternoon when it was time to go out to sea and shoot the scenery, Chu Dong didn't want to go. He had been feeling his eyelids were very tight, and he didn't know why, but he always felt a bit uncomfortable. However, after seeing the photos from the morning's shoot, Tan Xue and Xiao Yuer's enthusiasm had risen even higher, and they insisted on going. With the persuasion of the photographer and the staff from the wedding photography studio, they finally went.

Chu Dong drove the car, taking along the two young ladies from the Tan family. Some dresses and other accompanying staff were all on the large vehicle that the store had rented out. The group arrived near Star Sea Bay, first taking several sets of shots on the square, then boarded the small yacht rented from the photography studio and sailed into the depths of the sea.

The sea was a brilliant blue, the wind calm today, the gentle breeze softly caressing the strand of hair that had fallen by Tan Xue's ear, dancing lightly on her delicate and beautiful face. She raised her hand, using her little finger to smooth it down, tucking it behind her ear. That gesture was so elegant and natural that it made Chu Dong's heart flutter with excitement.

The cameraman seized every moment to capture shots, and the others were all immersed in Tan Xue's beauty, with only Xiao Yuer jumping around joyfully, occasionally letting out silvery bell-like laughter. Everyone was busy with the photography, not noticing that the small yacht had gradually entered the deep sea...

Under the director's command, Chu Dong, Tan Xue, and Xiao Yuer posed for the shots like those in Titanic and other famous locations. Chu Dong, holding a beauty in his arms, was also swayed by it. That faint fragrance, that demeanor, every time he got close to Tan Xue and her sister, Chu Dong felt he couldn't hold himself back. Fortunately, everyone's attention was on the Tan Xue sisters, and everyone was busy, so no one paid much attention to him.

Just as they were about to finish shooting, they realized the coastline was no longer visible.

Time passed quickly, and by this time the sun was almost setting. When the group was about to pack up for the return, suddenly a wind rose on the sea.

The power of nature is something humans cannot resist. They say that even in calm seas there are three-foot waves. Now, when nature changed its face, the waves on the sea became even more rampant. The gentle breeze that was like a lover's kiss just moments ago now turned into crashing waves that were fierce enemies.

"Quick to the cabin, Xue'er, Yuer, grab my hand. Quick!" Chu Dong saw Tan Xue swaying a bit and quickly pulled her small waist close, holding the panic-stricken little Yuer with one hand.

With the assistance of the photography studio staff, several people on the deck moved to a safe place. The small yacht swayed violently in the towering waves, and the people inside were thrown about, even if they grabbed something, it was shaken hard.

Chu Dong always held Tan Xue's hand, and Xiao Yuer shrank fearfully into Chu Dong's arms. Chu Dong always maintained a smile on his face, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility to the sisters.

Tan Xue was originally quite panicked, but for some reason, when her small hand was held by Chu Dong, that warmth gave her infinite confidence, and her panicked heart calmed down. Looking at his clear eyes, she felt her face burning hot, and she forgot to try to pull away.

The people from the photography studio hadn't experienced anything like this, each secretly praying to heaven for protection. Now, only the driver was still struggling to control the yacht, but his expression was extremely grave.

Just as they thought they would be drowned by the waves, the driver suddenly shouted with joy, "There's a big ship, we're saved, we're saved!"

Everyone heard the news and perked up. Looking through the porthole, a massive ocean liner was indeed appearing ahead, flying the Spanish flag, it looked like a foreign cargo ship.

Obviously, this big ship had also spotted the small yacht swaying in the sea, ready to be submerged at any moment.

The driver signaled for help with flags, and after getting a response, he worked hard to control the yacht to get close to the big ship.

The big ship was still steady in the wind and waves, and soon rescue ropes were lowered from above. With Chu Dong's help, Tan Xue and Xiao Yuer were tied to the ropes one by one and quickly rescued aboard. Chu Dong was the last to be pulled up, and upon going up, he was a bit stunned.

Tan Xue and the others were firmly controlled. Around them stood a group of foreigners armed with guns, the muzzles pointed at the few people who had just boarded the ship. Chu Dong was signaled by someone with a gun to walk to the side of Tan Xue and her sister.

"Sister-in-law." Xiao Yuer was scared, throwing herself into Chu Dong's arms, her body shaking violently.

Chu Dong hugged her, and with his other hand, pulled the similarly pale-faced Tan Xue into his embrace. "It's okay, as long as I'm here, you won't be in danger."

Embraced by Chu Dong, Tan Xue's body stiffened, but hearing his murmuring voice, it was like having magic, her delicate body softened, allowing him to hold her.

"Don't worry, these people seem like they won't do anything for now. I'll ask them who they are." Chu Dong saw that these people seemed to be waiting for someone, and they probably wouldn't harm them for a while, so he comforted everyone not to be afraid.

"You are what people?"

Chu Dong asked the fierce-looking foreigners around with several languages, but no one gave him any response. The clothes they wore weren't uniform uniforms, seeming like a multinational force.

Just then, another group of people came over. Leading was a man with one eye covered, dressed in a leader-like manner, tall and burly, with a full beard on his face, and a knife scar on his cheek, making him look like a fierce and cruel guy. This leader-looking man looked at Chu Dong and the others, suddenly bursting into laughter.

Chu Dong patted Tan Xue and Xiao Yuer's backs, pulling them behind him, facing the leader who was still laughing wildly.

"Do you have anyone who can speak?"

"Your courage is very big." The leader said in English.

"This has nothing to do with courage." Chu Dong also used English, "In a situation where one has only a one-in-a-million chance, having boarded this ship is already lucky. If there is another danger, I don't think I would escape death."

"Haha, good, I like people like you. I don't know if you're really tough, but now I'm very busy and don't have much time to play with you. After I finish my business, I'll communicate well with you." As he said this, the one-eyed leader circled around Tan Xue and her sister. "Such beautiful girls are rare to see. Haha."

Tan Xue's face was like ice, not even lifting her eyelids much. Xiao Yuer peeked at the one-eyed man from behind Chu Dong, but soon shrank back in fear, not daring to look anymore.

Chu Dong blocked with his hand, standing in front of Tan Xue and her sister. His previously relaxed expression became a bit ferocious. "Keep your distance from them. This is a warning."

The one-eyed leader suddenly trembled. He seemed to sense a very familiar feeling from this young man in front of him: that disregard for life and death, that unyielding determination. He was a character who had rolled in the midst of life and death. Ordinary people, even if they fought him, probably wouldn't see him blink an eye, but the aura from this young man gave him some caution. It was a ferocity that he couldn't overlook, and the things in his eyes were a bit difficult for him to face directly.

Just then, someone came over and whispered something in his ear. His one eye rolled, and he waved his hand, ordering his men to escort the photography studio and Chu Dong and the others down to the hold.

On the way down to the hold, Chu Dong's eyes never left idle. He saw that the ship was full of containers, and he immediately understood this was a smuggling ship, waiting for people to pick up the goods now. But how daring that this ship could come so close to the mainland. Such ships usually cruise in the open sea. Coming this close to the shore, either they have confidence in their hearts or have strong backing.

From the latest firearms in their hands, it was clear these were professionals doing this. With such excellent weapons, Chu Dong was even more eager to know what was in those containers.

Walking to the side of a container with a small gap, seeing someone bent over tying shoelaces, Chu Dong seized the chance to look inside. Although it was very dark, Chu Dong still saw clearly that inside were cars, all high-end luxury sedans.

The person escorting them poked Chu Dong with the gun barrel and pushed him to move forward.

The hold wasn't as dark and stuffy as imagined. There were lights, and even facilities that looked like beds one after another. I don't know what this was for.

Chu Dong and the others prepared to gather in a corner. Three people with guns were guarding them. The few people from the wedding photography studio had never seen such a scene and were already terrified out of their wits. Especially that little girl waitress, tears had been streaming down without stopping, and she didn't dare to cry loudly, so her face was a mess.

Tan Xue hugged her sister and was better, but Chu Dong knew her strength was just to comfort her sister, and he didn't know how scared she really was inside.

Chu Dong saw that Tan Xue and the others were all standing, and the three people weren't at all relaxed, staring at them, guns all cocked, with no chance to resist.

"Xue'er, and Yuer, sit down. Sit down yourself first, pat the wooden bed next to you."

"Do not speak." The three guards scolded.

Tan Xue now had no mind to argue with Chu Dong. She could feel her sister's body trembling in her hand, and she had noticed the change in Chu Dong's eyes when he patted that wooden bed board, so she said nothing and hugged her sister to sit down where he had patted.

I don't know if these people were too careless or what, they didn't check the bodies of Chu Dong and the others. Their phones were on them and not taken away.

Chu Dong, when he knocked on the wooden board, suddenly thought if at this time the phone could connect, even if he didn't speak, he could pass the message through codes.

"Wait a moment, don't call. Don't act like a little temper tantrum." Chu Dong seemed uncomfortable sitting, his body leaning towards Tan Xue, and said in a very low voice.

Tan Xue didn't quite understand what Chu Dong wanted to do, but she didn't speak.

At this moment, Chu Dong reached out and pulled Tan Xue over, placing her delicate little body on his big thigh, one hand holding her waist, the other hand groping on her thigh.

Tan Xue's body trembled, and she reached out to catch Chu Dong's hand. Just as she was about to grab it, she withdrew. Because she saw that Chu Dong's hand only touched her twice and then moved away. The one in the place between her legs didn't touch her, but was doing something unknown on Chu Dong's right pants pocket. Tan Xue's long thighs perfectly blocked the guards' line of sight...