50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 286 Hot pursuit
If this mission is successfully completed, Director Sheen will be able to advance further and obtain a position at headquarters.

But now, the mission is on the verge of failure, and his initial investment is about to go down the drain, which is making him anxious.

"Go to the Coast Guard and get a patrol boat," Supervisor Sheehan said to a clerk beside him.

Supervisor Sheen watched the blue yacht sail away with a determined look in his eyes. He had to go and see it; otherwise, he wouldn't be satisfied.

Onboard the "Annie Baby" ship, Professor Meng and his family watched the coastline gradually recede into the distance, their hearts filled with emotion.

"Are we safe?" Professor Meng asked Sun Zhiwei.

"It's safe for now, but not entirely safe," Sun Zhiwei replied quietly.

It's definitely not safe. They're still in U.S. territorial waters, and the Coast Guard can search them at will. They'll only be basically safe once they reach international waters.

He had already made the arrangements yesterday. Five days later, a cargo ship from the Huo family, departing from Mexico, will pass by on the international shipping lanes off the coast of Los Angeles.

He had finalized the time and coordinates for the rendezvous with the fleet on the high seas. As long as the time and place were correct, they could board the ocean-going cargo ship and return directly to Hong Kong Island.

Professor Meng and his family were delighted to hear Sun Zhiwei's words. They had been exhausted that night, and even the little one hadn't dared to speak the whole way.

Now that she heard it was safe, the little one got excited and started jumping around on the yacht, as she had never been on a yacht before.

An hour later, the yacht would soon reach international waters. Suddenly, the little boy exclaimed, "Uncle, are the boats behind us racing?"

Sun Zhiwei was shocked and quickly turned around to look behind him. In the distance, a patrol boat flying the Coast Guard flag was rapidly approaching.

He immediately switched the yacht to cruise mode and went down to the lower deck. Professor Meng was drinking tea, while Mrs. Evan was already using the ingredients on the yacht to prepare lunch.

Seeing Sun Zhiwei come down, Professor Meng stood up and said, "Sir, would you like to have some tea together?"

Sun Zhiwei, however, said with a serious expression, "Professor Meng, a Coast Guard patrol boat is approaching from behind."

"For safety reasons, I would like your cooperation in my operation, is that alright?"

Professor Meng became serious upon hearing the news: "We will definitely cooperate with you. Tell us what you need us to do."

Mrs. Evan then called the little one over, and he stood next to Professor Meng, looking at Sun Zhiwei.

Sun Zhiwei took out three pills from his pocket and handed them to Professor Meng: "One pill for each of you. Then turn off the lights, close the hatch, and stay in the lower deck without saying a word."

Professor Meng accepted the pills without hesitation, and the three family members each took one on the spot.

Sun Zhiwei nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave the hold. He needed to go up to deal with the Coast Guard inspection later.

Coast Guard patrol boats quickly approached the "Annie Baby" and began hailing it to stop for inspection.

Sun Zhiwei stopped the yacht and went to the deck.

Soon, the patrol boat approached the yacht, and then four or five people jumped out, one of whom was in civilian clothes, while the others were in police uniforms.

One of the officers, who appeared to be the captain, shouted, "We are from the Coast Guard, and we are here to search your boat."

Sun Zhiwei stepped forward and said angrily, "What are you doing? This is Mr. F. Hamilton's 'Annie Baby', which is registered with your guard team."

"Was your operation authorized by the head of the security detail? Do you have a search warrant?"

When the guards heard the name F. Hamilton, they were in a dilemma. Such a wealthy man was not someone they, as lowly soldiers, could afford to offend.

At this point, Supervisor Sheen, dressed in plain clothes, had no choice but to step forward and take out his identification.

"FBI, we suspect there are fugitives on your ship. Please cooperate with the inspection." "Screw you! So what if you're from the FBI? Our boss can't afford to offend FBI headquarters, but he can still take you down!"

“Say your name, and Mr. Hamilton will sue you until you are bankrupt and your family is ruined.”

Supervisor Sheen was also furious at his words, but he really didn't dare to lose his temper.

Billionaires can really do that. Just find a reason to sue him and drag the trial on. The lawyer fees alone can wipe out his entire fortune.

But he was now in a bind. The escaped Professor Meng and his family had not yet been found on the shore, and with each passing minute, the probability of catching them decreased.

This yacht was the only vessel to leave Los Angeles in the past few hours.

He felt this was the most likely place where Professor Meng's family was hiding, and he had to check it no matter what.

Without further hesitation, Supervisor Sheen drew his sidearm, pressed it against Sun Zhiwei's head, and shouted:

“I’ll say it again, if the FBI is checking a fugitive and you don’t cooperate, I have the right to shoot.”

Sun Zhiwei cursed loudly, his face contorted with rage, but he dared not move again.

Seeing that Sun Zhiwei had been subdued, the other guards immediately rushed into the cabin.

The yacht wasn't large, so the inspection was quick. A few minutes later, several guards came out of the cabin and shook their heads at Supervisor Sheen.

Supervisor Sheen rushed down into the cabin in disbelief, only to find it completely empty.

Such a small yacht couldn't possibly have any hidden compartments or secret rooms.

Supervisor Sheen was pale and filled with disappointment. He had been wrong; Professor Meng was not on the yacht.

Where would they be? He was completely lost.

"Finished the inspection? What did you find? Nothing."

"Hmph, just you wait, Mr. Hamilton's lawyer will be coming for you."

Several Coast Guard members looked at FBI Director Sheehan with grim expressions, hoping he would say something.

Unfortunately, Director Sheen is currently preoccupied with his own problems and has no time to deal with this. If his mission fails, he will likely have to go back to headquarters.

Returning to headquarters after a failure is a completely different matter from returning to headquarters after a promotion.

He returned to the patrol boat in a state of confusion, and the other guards followed him nervously.

Sun Zhiwei watched them leave, then gave the patrol boat the middle finger, saying "F***".

Watching the patrol boat sail further and further away until it gradually disappeared from sight.

He quickly put Professor Meng's family back into the lower deck and put all the luggage and miscellaneous items he had just packed back in their original places.

Only after confirming that the three people were breathing normally did he breathe a sigh of relief, return to the cockpit, and steer the 'Annie Baby' to international waters.

The effects of the medication on Professor Meng's family in the lower cabin had not yet worn off, and they were still asleep.

More than an hour later, Professor Meng slowly woke up. He felt the ship rocking rhythmically, and the roar of the engine and the sound of waves crashing against the hull reached his ears.

(End of this chapter)