Three security guards walked straight towards Xiao Yun, a Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong. Xiao Yun's heart began to race, feeling her breath quicken. The Guo Sheng's head was sweating, silently praying that nothing would go wrong. The leading security guard held a baton and blocked the group, sternly asking, "You all... seem unfamiliar? What are you delivering?"
Lian Rong quickly replied, "Sir! We... we are just villagers of Lianba village, here at the port to earn some money." Her voice trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm.
The security guard's gaze lingered on them for a while, apparently unsatisfied with the explanation. He snorted and said, "Making a little money? Then what's in this bucket?"
Immediately, they opened the lid of the wooden bucket, revealing a row of marinated fish with an unbearable stench. They tried to conceal their nervousness and said with a smile, "Sir, these are our national specialty, marinated fish, specifically delivered to the fish market at the port for sale."
security guard wrinkled his brow, clearly disliking the pungent fishy smell. He prodded the Marinated fish in the barrel with his baton and impatiently said, "It stinks to high heaven, hurry up and get rid of this stuff, don't let it bother anyone here."
Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded and bowed to express their thanks, "Yes, sir, we will go deliver the goods right away."
The security guard waved his hand, signaling them to leave quickly. The three of them swiftly packed up the wooden barrels and continued moving, trying to make their actions appear natural.
Pushing the wooden barrels, they slowly navigated through the chaotic fish market. The smell of fish filled the air, and various shouts and sales pitches echoed around them, heightening their nerves. The noise of the market, the scent of fresh fish, and the bustling crowd wove together a picture of busyness. Soon, they spotted their target—Hou De Fishery.
Hou De Fishery The front was crowded with people, and the middle-aged boss stood at the door of the shop, loudly directing, "What the hell is going on? Do you have a brain? If you want to buy fish, then line up properly for me, damn it!"
Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong pushed the wooden barrels, trying hard to make themselves look like ordinary delivery workers. They pushed the wooden barrels to the door of the shop, ready to act according to the plan. Just then, a sharp-eyed onlooker saw the wooden barrels they were pushing and excitedly shouted, "The stinky fish is here! We've got goods!"
This immediately caught the attention of others, and they all gathered around the three. The boss caught sight of them, furrowed his brow, and then shouted loudly, "Get in line! Let them bring the goods in first!"
Guo Sheng nodded slightly, signaling for Xiao Yun and Lian Rong to continue pushing the wooden barrels inside. They made their way through the crowded people, carefully pushing the barrels into the backyard of the fish shop. The backyard was relatively quiet, with only a few busy workers sorting the catch. The boss followed them, impatiently waving his hand, "Hurry up, unload the fish, I'm very busy here!"
At that moment, two men suddenly appeared, dressed in concealed clothing, clearly members of the Red Flame Army. They appeared calm and quickly approached the boss, with one of them saying to the boss, "We'll take over here."
The boss glanced at the two men, showing a hint of surprise, but quickly regained his composure. He clearly knew the identity of these two men, nodded, and said in a low voice, "Hurry up and don't attract anyone's attention." Then he turned and left, continuing to be busy ahead.
Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time felt a new pressure. They quickly moved the wooden barrel into the corner of the backyard, and two members of the Red Flame Army immediately stepped forward to inspect it, ensuring the gunpowder was intact.
"You've done well," one of the Red Flame Army members said in a low voice. "We'll take it from here. You can go rest now, but be sure to keep a low profile."
Lian Rong and Guo Sheng are about to leave, but Xiao Yun couldn't help but say to the people of the Red Flame Army: "I... I also want to help. What else can we do?"
Lian Rong quickly pulled Xiao Yun and whispered: "Hey! Don't mess around!"
However, the Guo Sheng on the side showed an eager expression, apparently hoping to participate more. One of the men from the Red Flame Army observed them from under his headscarf, his eyes sharp and cautious, as if evaluating whether these people were trustworthy.
After a moment of silence, the man slowly spoke, "Your enthusiasm is admirable. But this operation is very dangerous. What we need is absolute secrecy and reliability."
Xiao Yun's eyes were determined. She knew this was an opportunity, a chance to prove her abilities. She took a deep breath and said firmly, "We have already risked exposing ourselves to safely deliver the explosives here. Please trust us, we are willing to take on more responsibility."
Guo Sheng also nodded and said softly, "Yes, we are ready. No matter how dangerous it is, we are willing to participate."
Lian Rong Although somewhat worried, seeing Xiao Yun and Guo Sheng so determined, I finally nodded and said, "Alright, let's do it together."
The suspicion in the man's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of admiration. He glanced at another companion from the Red Flame Army, and after exchanging a few words in low voices, turned to the three of Xiao Yun: "Alright, you can stay and help. However, this requires extreme vigilance and courage. Any mistake could lead to the failure of the operation."
Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong replied in unison, "We understand."
The few of them were well aware that there would be many security guards on the way to the Second Pier, as a warship was docked there, heavily guarded. The two members of the Red Flame Army were already prepared; they had smuggled in explosives and assembled them into bombs using other tools.
The two members of the Red Flame Army briefly introduced their plan: they would disguise themselves as ship cleaners, pushing cleaning equipment onto the ship, while Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong needed to hide in the cleaning carts to sneak into the warship and assist in planting explosives.
The plan seemed simple, but in practice, it was fraught with danger and uncertainty. They anxiously waited in the backyard of the fish shop while the two members of the Red Flame Army busily made their final preparations. They quickly concealed the explosives within the cleaning tools, ensuring they would not be discovered.
"You need to hide inside these cleaning vehicles," one member of the Red Flame Army whispered, "stay quiet and don't move until we get inside the warship."
Xiao Yun, Guo Sheng, and Lian Rong nodded, filled with tension and anticipation. They took turns hiding inside the cleaning vehicle, feeling a wave of heat and pressure, but they knew this was the only way to successfully infiltrate the warship.
The cleaning vehicle was pushed onto the street, slowly making its way toward the Second Pier. Xiao Yun could hear footsteps and intermittent conversations from outside, her heartbeat quickening. She knew that ahead lay the heavy security checkpoints, each step filled with risk.
Upon reaching the Second Pier, there were indeed several security guards patrolling. Two members of the Red Flame Army pretended to be unconcerned as they pushed the cleaning vehicle, wearing professional smiles. The security guards approached for inspection, and the leading guard coldly asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
One member of the Red Flame Army replied, "We are the cleaners, sent to clean the sanitation on the warship."
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