Spy Wars: Get the Predator equipment at the beginning

Chapter 1008: Negotiations Failed

Zhang Yunhe took out a cigarette case and offered him a cigarette: "Want a smoke?"

"Uh—have one, please!" Captain Fabio said, taking the cigarette.

Zhang Yunhe then took out a match, struck it, and lit Fabio's cigarette, then lit one for himself as well.

With some cigarettes, Fabio's attitude improved considerably. After taking a couple of puffs, he asked, "Who are you?"

Zhang Yunhe said, "I am Zhang Yunhe. I heard that your fleet will be setting sail back to Fran Creek in a week?"

Fabio nodded: "That's true. Why are you asking?"

“My family and I are preparing to leave here for the West, but as you know, shipping is affected by the war, and it’s difficult for us to wait for an ocean liner. So, Captain Fabio, if it’s convenient, I would like to bring my family aboard your ship. Of course, we will pay for the fare!” Zhang Yunhe said.

"Moreover, I heard that a group of French people will be boarding the ship to go back with you. My family and I are just hitching a ride. I don't think it will be a big deal for you. Having more people on board will not only not affect you, but will also bring you some extra income, right?"

Fabio, smoking a cigarette, looked at Zhang Yunhe and suddenly asked, "You guys aren't wanted by the Japanese, are you?"

Zhang Yunhe remained calm and composed: "Of course not, we just want to leave while it's still relatively safe. Later on, we might not even be able to leave!"

A few seconds later, Fabio asked again, "Where are you going?"

"We want to go to Hong Kong!"

“That won’t do. We can’t stay in the port. The Japanese have been besieging it for a long time. If our ship goes there, it will be seized!” Fabio hurriedly shook his head and said.

Zhang Yunhe quickly replied, "No, you can bring supplies over there. They're in short supply there, so you can sell them for a high price and make some money!"

"Oh no, no, no, we dare not take that risk. No matter how much you offer for the tickets, I will not allow you to board!"

A few minutes later, Zhang Yunhe walked out of the dockside shipping company's office with a calm expression. The conversation had not gone smoothly; even after Fabio's death, he refused to dock at the port.

But Zhang Yunhe was not discouraged; at least he learned the exact departure time of the ocean-going freighter from Fabio.

"Drive back to the teahouse!" Zhang Yunhe said to the bodyguard driving the car after getting in.

"Yes!"

The car drove along the main street of the French Concession, and Zhang Yunhe sat in the back seat with his eyes closed, resting.

A few minutes later, he opened his eyes and said, "Xiao Chen!"

The bodyguard in the passenger seat turned his head: "Sir, what are your orders?"

Zhang Yunhe said, "Tomorrow, take two people to the various docks along the river and see if anyone wants to sell small steamboats. Even if it costs more, we should buy them. There are 30 of us in total, including the women. We need three small steamboats to take everyone with us!"

Xiao Chen asked in surprise, "Sir, you don't mean for us to sail to the port in a small steamer, do you? It's too far. Even if the steamer is fully loaded with diesel, it won't make it to the port. It will definitely encounter strong winds and waves along the way. This kind of ship has no ability to survive on the sea!"

Zhang Yunhe retorted, "Who said I was going to sail back to port in my little steamer? The negotiations with that French captain failed; he absolutely refused to give us a ride. But since I've got my eye on him and his ship, there's no escaping it!"

"It's not good for us to make a move on the Huangpu River; we'd easily be blocked by the Japanese. We'll wait until the cargo ship reaches the vicinity of the estuary before we seize it. If Fabio and his crew are sensible enough to take us to the port, that would be best. If they dare to disobey or try anything funny, I won't hesitate to make sure they never return!"

Xiao Chen turned around and said, "Sir, if we are to take action at the estuary, we need to prepare weapons with sufficient firepower and climbing tools, otherwise we will be unable to stop the cargo ship or get onto the deck!"

Zhang Yunhe said, "You don't need to worry about the weapons, I'll take care of that. In the next few days, besides looking for the little fire wheel, you also need to prepare climbing tools and clothing that is both warm and easy to move in!"

Xiao Chen replied, "Yes, sir, I will prepare it as soon as possible!"

……

Liu Mansion.

"Master Liu, Ah Cai is back!" A man strode across the threshold and reported to Liu Changhe.

Liu Changhe looked up and said, "Let him in!"

"Yes!"

As Liu Changhe's capable assistant, A Cai has always been highly valued and trusted. This time, in order to find out You Shichang's whereabouts and preferences, Liu Changhe sent A Cai with a few people to specifically follow and keep an eye on him.

"Greetings, Master Liu!" Ah Cai entered the main room and bowed to Liu Changhe with clasped hands.

Liu Changhe asked, "A-Cai, did I tell you to take some men to keep an eye on You Shichang and find out his whereabouts and preferences?"

Ah Cai stood up and said, "Replying to Master Liu, we have already figured it out. You Shichang has a wide circle of connections. He knows and has dealings with many people in the municipal government's functional departments. He doesn't spend most of his time at the Grain Bureau. Instead, he often visits his superiors, makes friends with his colleagues, and sometimes even goes to curry favor with the Japanese!"

"According to our investigation, in addition to his legal wife, he also had a mistress, with whom he had a four-year-old son. Since he and his legal wife had no children, the four-year-old child was his only child!"

“Over the past few days, we have observed his travel routes and discovered that he always passes by Sanxian Bridge every day when he goes out. His mistress and four-year-old son live right next to Sanxian Bridge. Every day he goes to see his son before going to work or doing other things!”

Liu Changhe asked, "Does he have bodyguards with him when he travels?"

Ah Cai said with a disdainful look, "These days, which traitor isn't afraid of being assassinated? You Shichang may not be a big traitor or that famous, but he's still a minor traitor. How could he not be afraid of death? That's why he always has four bodyguards around him, all carrying guns!"

Liu Changhe toyed with the two steel balls in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then asked the attendant beside him, "Master Fang hasn't returned yet?"

Before the attendant could answer, Master Fang walked in from outside.

"Master Liu, I'm back from the police station!" Master Fang said, bowing to Liu Changhe.

Liu Changhe hurriedly asked, "Master Fang, have you seen my son?"

Fang, the clerk, replied, "I saw the young master in the visiting room. He was in good condition, and his complexion seemed even rosier than before he went in. It seems that he not only didn't suffer in there these past few days, but also rested well and ate well!"

Liu Changhe breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to the chair next to him: "Sit down and talk!"

Master Fang walked over, turned around, and sat down.

Liu Changhe said to Fang Shiye, "A Cai has already figured out You Shichang's situation. I plan to try diplomacy first, invite him to dinner, and sound him out before making any moves. What do you think?"

After thinking for a moment, Fang said, "It would be good to test You Shichang's reaction first. If he wants to make money, we can just offer a higher price; if he is timid and dares not cooperate with us, we can find a way to force him to comply later!"