The man wiped his mouth leisurely. "Isn't it also immoral to sneak away without permission?"
Bai Wenxi was instantly at a loss for words. "Bei Huai... Why are you here?"
She mumbled, "Weren't you sleeping? How did you catch up so quickly?"
Jiang Bei Huai threw the spoon into the bowl. The violent collision made some of the porridge spill.
"Last time you sneaked away because you thought it was unnecessary to say anything. What about this time?"
Jiang Bei Huai downed the iced coffee in one gulp and deliberately slammed the cup in front of Bai Wenxi.
"Just a friendly reminder. This small shop is closing. They're about to take a break." He finished the last mouthful of porridge and said coldly, "You have nothing to eat now."
Bai Wenxi knew she was in the wrong and didn't dare to talk back.
She stood silently to one side, listening to Jiang Bei Huai chewing, feeling extremely anxious.
"Actually, I also have a reason this time." Bai Wenxi summoned up the courage to explain. "This trip is very dangerous. If I dragged you into it, the old lady would definitely not let me off."
Jiang Bei Huai raised his eyes and curled the corner of his mouth slightly. "Is it about Moon Island?"
"How do you know?" Bai Wenxi was surprised. She thought she had done a good job of keeping it a secret.
Jiang Bei Huai's beautiful black eyes narrowed into a dangerous arc. "You asked Uncle Su to find a lawyer for you. Yu Ning told me all about it."
He frowned, the space between his eyebrows wrinkled into a big "chuan" character. "A Wen, it's very dangerous for you to come alone. Do you know that?"
"The situation here is too complicated. Even ordinary tourists will be ripped off, let alone you who want to get involved voluntarily?"
There was undisguised worry on Jiang Bei Huai's face. "Disappointment follows expectation. A Wen, you really know how to tug at my heartstrings."
Bai Wenxi shuffled over and gently nestled beside him. "I didn't lie to you on purpose. I left that note just because I didn't want you to take risks."
The girl at the front desk rushed in excitedly from outside. "Little beauty, there's a group of boats getting ready to set sail."
"Uh..."
Even on her dark skin, two embarrassed blushes could be seen. "Sorry. This gentleman said he was your husband, so I let him sit down."
Knowing she was in the wrong, Bai Wenxi quickly waved her hand. "It's okay. He is indeed my husband."
She quietly stretched out her little finger, trying to hook Jiang Bei Huai's hand, but he brushed it away with one slap.
Jiang Bei Huai left the meal money and said coldly, "I'll leave first."
Forgetting about being reserved, Bai Wenxi clung to him with hands and feet. "Forgive me before you go back!"
Jiang Bei Huai's jawline tightened, and his thin lips were pursed pale.
He walked forward regardless, and Bai Wenxi could only act like a rascal. "Ah, my leg."
"What's wrong? How did you fall?" Jiang Bei Huai was startled and held Bai Wenxi's ankle, not daring to move it.
"Is the fall serious? Did you twist it? Why didn't you hold on to me?"
Sweat beads popped out on his forehead in a hurry, and his usually pale cheeks also turned red.
His heart sank continuously. "Why aren't you talking? Did you hurt your tailbone?"
Bai Wenxi didn't expect him to be so worried. "I was just joking with you. You ignored me just now!"
Jiang Bei Huai turned around and walked away. Bai Wenxi picked up her handbag and shouted with a pout, "Then I'll go take the boat by myself."
"I'll go with you. We'll settle this score when we get back."
He was tough - mouthed but soft - hearted. In the end, he couldn't bear to let her take risks alone.
Bai Wenxi happily wrapped her arm around his. She was a bit shy. "I'm less scared now that you're here. To be honest, I was really scared when I thought of going alone."
Several boats were waiting for passengers, but most of them were chartered by tourists.
Bai Wenxi adjusted her wide - brimmed hat and carefully avoided the crowded people. "Uncle, I want to go to Moon Island."
This was the smallest boat among them.
The thin and dark boatman untied the anchor and flatly refused. "No. I won't be able to pick up many passengers there."
He waved his thin and shriveled arm, firmly tied the life - buoy to the stern of the boat, and shouted at the top of his voice.
"Chartering the boat for a round - trip is even cheaper! We'll take you to the island guesthouse and pick you up anytime!"
Jiang Bei Huai took out several large - denomination bills from his wallet. "I'll charter this boat. Take the two of us to Moon Island."
A sycophantic smile spread across the boatman's wrinkled face. "No problem..."
He reached out his hand to grab the money, but Jiang Bei Huai immediately took it back.
"We need to go onto the island. You have to wait for us and take us back together."
The old boatman thought for a while, then went back into the cabin and mumbled a few words to the tall man at the helm.
"Both of you, get on the boat."
Bai Wenxi hugged her handbag and walked shakily onto the deck on the thin wooden boards.
Jiang Bei Huai slowed down and followed behind her. His strong hand steadily supported her waist.
The boat sailed on the boundless sea, gradually getting farther and farther away from the bustling dock.
At first, there were several boats sailing alongside, but later there was only this one boat, speeding towards the horizon.
The two sat side by side at the bow of the boat. Jiang Bei Huai was always on edge.
"Are you sure the route is correct? How long will it take to get to Moon Island?"
Bai Wenxi tilted her head back, letting the sea breeze blow through her long hair. "It should be correct. I checked the latitude and longitude on the display screen, and it's right."
Growing up in a complex and chaotic environment, Jiang Bei Huai had a more sensitive intuition than others.
In short, he had the ability to smell danger.
He pretended to be enjoying the scenery, but actually quietly turned his head to observe the two men in the cockpit.
Bai Wenxi noticed his uneasiness and actively took his hand, putting it into the handbag under her legs.
Jiang Bei Huai's amber eyes sparkled with a smile under the sunlight.
The vigilant look on his face instantly relaxed. He curled his lips. "You're not too stupid."
Bai Wenxi pouted and pinched Jiang Bei Huai's waist with her delicate fingers. "I came here with the determination to fight to the death!"
Jiang Bei Huai endured the ticklish feeling and turned sideways, pretending to be serious. "Your running - away business isn't over yet. You'd better explain it well when we get back!"
"Whoosh!"
A sharp blade flew through the air and was stuck straight into the boat wall.
Jiang Bei Huai hugged Bai Wenxi and rolled across the deck, then took out a pistol from the handbag.
A black muzzle was pressed against Jiang Bei Huai's temple. "Kid, take out your money."
The old boatman, no longer looking haggard and hunched, brandished a dagger menacingly. "Rich guy, huh? I saw a lot of gold cards and cash in your wallet. Hand them over obediently."
Bai Wenxi shrank into a ball and used her flared skirt to cover the hand where Jiang Bei Huai held the gun.
The tall and thin man spat out the chewed betel nut impatiently. "Stop talking nonsense. Kill him and keep the woman."
The old boatman was obviously more interested in money. "Let him cough up the money first!"
Jiang Bei Huai trembled and lay prostrate on the deck. "Please don't kill me. I have money. I'll give it all to you. Spare me!"
His well - dressed appearance didn't match his cowardly expression at all, which easily made people look down on him with a sense of absurdity.
The tall and thin man was indeed deceived. He put down his gun and reached into Jiang Bei Huai's chest.
In a split second, Jiang Bei Huai flipped around and pointed the pistol in his hand at the tall and thin man.
Seeing that the situation was bad, the old boatman quickly pounced on him and stabbed his left shoulder with the dagger.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Several gunshots rang out. The blood mist filled the air and was scattered by the sea breeze.
The old boatman and the tall and thin man covered their wounds and wailed in pain. Jiang Bei Huai didn't hit their vital parts and deliberately spared their lives.
Bai Wenxi threw the life - buoy in front of them. "Put it on and jump into the sea."
She ran into the control room, sent out a distress signal through the radio, and then pointed the gun at the two of them.
"Jump quickly!"