Chapter 900: Chapter 904: Light of Life (3)
It seemed like Chen Cheng had been waiting for this sentence. As soon as Su Li’s words fell, he immediately revealed the calculations he had been hiding in his heart.
“Why don’t you delay your departure for a while, the next time the ship leaves is a week later. But you would need to pay some additional costs during this period.”
Before Chen Cheng finished speaking, Gao Qianyu became anxious and asked, “Isn’t there a closer ship time?”
Gao Qianyu, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, said, “We… we don’t have…”
Chen Cheng nodded knowingly but was also in a difficult position, saying, “But there’s nothing I can do. I got this inside information and came specially to inform you. You decide whether to get on the ship tonight.”
“But regardless of what you decide, I hope you don’t share what I’ve told you with a third person. Otherwise, I’ll be in big trouble.”
Gao Qianyu nodded gratefully, saying, “Of course, thank you, Brother Chen.”
Seeing the good response, Chen Cheng nodded faintly and left smoothly.
Once the outsider was gone, Gao Qianyu eagerly tugged at Su Li’s sleeve, looking at Su Li with full of worries and helplessness, “Husband, what should we do?”
Although it seemed like Chen Cheng gave them a choice, he really didn’t. He only threw out a dilemma for them to struggle over.
Given their situation, deciding on either choice was difficult.
If they chose to leave with the ship tonight, as Chen Cheng warned, it would be extremely risky. Not only would the conditions be terrible, but there’s also a high risk of being discovered.
Such risks are often too much for them to bear. Once discovered, they’ll immediately be sent back. After investing so much effort and money, it would all go to waste.
All efforts in vain, something nobody desires.
But if they chose to wait for the ship a week later, it would cost them additionally, which is also a heavy burden for them.
Moreover, they’re out of money.
Even if the agent doesn’t mention it, wouldn’t they consider that the risks of the next ship might still be high? Or other unexpected incidents might occur?
Who can guarantee that the next ship will be safe and sound?
“I think…” Su Li was about to speak when Chen Cheng returned swiftly.
“Brother Chen, do you have more to say?” Gao Qianyu nervously feared hearing something bad from him again.
Chen Cheng walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and swallowed a few times before finally deciding, “Just a suggestion, whether you listen is up to you.”
This time, Chen Cheng mostly looked at Su Li and said, “I think you can actually go separately. Su Li goes first, and Qian Yu takes the later ship. This way, even if something unexpected happens, at least one person can safely arrive on shore. The safety factor greatly increases, and costs can also be reduced significantly.”
“Besides… Qian Yu is weak, so with better conditions, her health won’t be dragged down.”
As Su Li regarded his wife as his Light of Life, this phrase definitely spoke to his heart.
He certainly hoped that his wife would suffer less.
After Chen Cheng finished speaking, he continually looked at Su Li. Seeing her silent, he continued, “Brother knows you’re financially constrained. So, because of Qian Yu’s cousin, the additional fees for Qian Yu’s delay can be counted under my tab. You can pay me back when you earn money later.”
This thoroughly resolved the worries of Su Li and his wife. Gao Qianyu immediately transformed her worries into smiles.
Even if they wanted not to accept, they had no reason to refuse. Just ignore Chen Cheng’s ulterior motives and see how thoroughly he considered things for them, like real siblings.
However…..
Su Li firmly refused.
She watched Chen Cheng’s face quickly freeze into a stiff smile and said calmly, “No need, Brother Chen, we’ve decided to go together on tonight’s ship.”
Gao Qianyu showed evident surprise, secretly pinching Su Li.
Chen Cheng frowned unhappily and asked, “Why? Don’t you trust me, Brother?”
“Alright, I was being presumptuous. My kindness being seen as something unwelcome.”
His displeased expression made Gao Qianyu a bit terrified, “No, it’s not that Brother Chen, we didn’t mean it.”
Ignoring the hint Gao Qianyu gave, Su Li stood firm, insisting, “No delay needed, Qian Yu and I will go tonight.”
Originally, with Gao Qianyu, this was their first time traveling this far from home. Their experiences were limited, so they were easily deceived by Chen Cheng’s little tricks in one go.
Later in life, recalling this scene, they realized how ignorant and naïve they had been.
Despite Chen Cheng seeming to be powerful, intermediaries like him are many in this industry chain, holding much less power than they appear.
If there were truly important insider news, it would never reach him first.
So, everything he said was false.
Yet, he could still deceive two yokels who’ve placed their trust in him.
Chen Cheng probably didn’t expect his proposal to be rejected, so for a moment, his glance at Su Li carried a hint of resentment for her unawareness.
Chen Cheng: “Young people don’t gamble on luck, even if you don’t care for yourself, you should consider Qian Yu.”
“She’s not a tough-skinned man, would you be cruel enough to let her suffer with you? It’s just a brief separation for a week, which would be perfect to settle down there first, and then Qian Yu can come over, wouldn’t it be better.”
Su Li: “No, we won’t separate, we’ll leave tonight.”
Among the group they’re with, there are also many women. Surprisingly, they’re going abroad to seek fortune. If they can’t bear hardships, they might as well stay home instead to save the high guarantee costs.
Although Su Li didn’t say it, her expression openly displayed such thoughts.
Gao Qianyu bit her lip, feeling somewhat distressed.
After holding back for a while, she still spoke, “I feel Brother Chen makes some sense, why not….”
Su Li, also unhappy, said, “Don’t you want to go with me?”
“Have you thought about your safety as a woman, what if something happens?”
Chen Cheng angrily said, “What are you talking about, who are you looking down on? With me here, how could Qian Yu face any danger.”
Gao Qianyu’s hesitant expression quickly disappeared and she agreed, “Yeah, with Brother Chen, you don’t need to worry about me.”
Su Li gave Chen Cheng a significant glance, then turned to Gao Qianyu and said hauntingly, “Are you so sure Brother Chen can protect you all over, maybe….” that he is the deeply hidden wolf.
“What are you saying….” Without waiting for Su Li to finish, Chen Cheng flew into a rage and charged to beat Su Li.
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