After waking up, Jiang Zhiyu asked 0047, "Have we arrived in Gangcheng yet?"

[We've arrived, host! We're on shore! But something's wrong, host, be careful! The shore is full of people; it looks like there are three factions involved. Our plan has probably been exposed.]

Jiang Zhiyu peeked out through the gap and saw that the illegal crossing was no longer happening. The shore was lit up with car lights and torches, clearly indicating that they were about to be wiped out.

Jiang Zhiyu frowned slightly: "Which three parties? Scan them."

[Okay, host.] The little ball of light immediately began scanning the entire port.

[Host, the groups are the British, the Black Dragon Gang from Hong Kong, and the mainland military. The military is well-hidden, with only a dozen or so people. The Black Dragon Gang also has people deployed underwater; it looks like they're going to search everyone. Perhaps you could hide in this space first and wait until they've finished searching before coming out?]

Jiang Zhiyu refused without even thinking: "I was already hungry. I only drank a few sips of the spiritual spring water. I was so tense that I didn't even feel it! Now I'm suddenly feeling really hungry!" She forgot to eat anything last night. What a blunder!

On the top deck of the fishing boat, Li Jiahao had been sitting there for an entire day. The cargo hold had been robbed, but when he returned to his room, he realized what despair truly meant.

For more than ten hours, he searched the room countless times, but found nothing.

He couldn't figure out where things went wrong. With so many things, even if they were moved, it would be impossible not to alert others, yet they just vanished into thin air.

And what about the classified information that cost ten spies to obtain? How is he going to explain this to the Kuomintang? If they can't find it, his whole family will die.

"Who? Who did this?" Li Jiahao roared in despair.

Those outside the door exchanged bewildered glances. From the theft from the warehouse last night to the ransacking of the head of the household's room, not to mention the head of the household, even they found it unbelievable.

As soon as the ship docked, Li Jiahao stepped out of the cabin and his face turned deathly pale.

"It's over, it's all over."

He had planned to escape ashore before his superiors reacted; his family had already arrived in port, and while his belongings wouldn't make him rich, they would be enough for a comfortable life in the US. But this situation... he was filled with despair.

At this moment, Liu San, the steward of the Li family, stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Master, since there is no way out, why don't I go and attract their attention? I, Liu San, am all alone and have no ties. I am grateful for your care over the years, and I thank you here today."

After saying that, he picked up a file folder and rushed straight towards the dock.

"The blueprints are in my hands. Come and talk if you want them!"

Two groups of people instantly raised their guns and aimed them at him. Taking advantage of this opening, the Li family split into three groups and jumped off the boat in all directions.

[Host, this is a good opportunity! Head southeast, those people have gone after the Li family!] The little ball of light immediately reminded us.

Jiang Zhiyu stood up and leaped into the sea. The vines in her palm instantly sprang out and wrapped around the rocks in front of her. With a few pushes, she reached the shore in no time.

"0047, scan to see if anyone is here." She was too cold to use her mental energy.

[Host, there is no one within 30 meters ahead. It is nighttime, so it is safe.]

Jiang Zhiyu climbed ashore, and the sea breeze made her even colder. She quickly ran into the coconut grove, slipped into her spatial dimension, changed into an inconspicuous old tracksuit, and then quickly came out and walked along the fishing village path.

Using their mental powers to explore along the way, they discovered that even in the 70s, fishing villages in the port city were very densely packed, making it inconvenient to find lodging.

They walked along a secluded path until they saw a small shack made of corrugated iron. A dim kerosene lamp shone through the window, and shadows moved inside.

Jiang Zhiyu scanned the area with her spiritual power and found only a mother and daughter inside, a perfect place to rest. Although there was space to rest, she was hungry.

She stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" a woman's voice called out.

The door clicked open, and a dark-skinned middle-aged woman stood in the doorway, scrutinizing Jiang Zhiyu with a wary expression.

Jiang Zhiyu subconsciously kept a slight distance. Seeing this, and recognizing her as a young woman, the woman asked with suspicion, "Young lady, who are you looking for?"

Jiang Zhiyu took out a pound from his spatial storage and held it in his hand. He said to the woman, "Sister, I just came from over there. I'd like to stay at your house for the night and leave first thing tomorrow morning." As he spoke, he quickly stuffed the pound into the woman's hand.

The woman's expression softened, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes." With that, she pulled Jiang Zhiyu into the house.

The room was small, cramped, and dark, containing only two wooden beds, a low table, and fishing nets and miscellaneous items piled in the corner. The air carried a faint smell of the sea and mildew.

Jiang Zhiyu didn't mind and asked softly, "Big sister, is there anything to eat?"

"Yes, yes, young lady," the woman said, bringing over a bowl of fish porridge and a small plate of fried fish cakes from a small table in the corner. "It's just simple farm food, please don't mind. This was originally for my son; his fishing boat hasn't returned yet tonight."

After saying that, she patted the little girl who had come closer.

Jiang Zhiyu then noticed the little girl beside her. The child had dark skin, was timid yet clever, and stared at her intently.

Jiang Zhiyu was extremely hungry at the moment. She smiled at the little girl and then lowered her head to eat heartily.

The savory and creamy fish congee paired with crispy on the outside and tender on the inside fish cakes was so delicious that she almost cried—it had been so long since she had eaten a proper meal.

The woman watched her wolf down her food, a pang of heartache crossing her face. After all, she was still just a child, and she looked terribly hungry. Seeing that she still seemed unsatisfied after finishing, she got up and brought over a plate of dried fish.

"We don't have anything fancy at home, but try this instead."

Jiang Zhiyu felt a warmth in her heart. She could tell that this family was not well-off, and that they were already very kind to give her food.

The dried fish was salty, fragrant, and crispy. She finished it off in a few bites and said somewhat embarrassedly to the woman, "Sister, I'm sorry you had to see this. I was so hungry, and your food was so delicious that I couldn't resist."

The woman waved her hand, turned around, took out a faded sheet from the wooden box, and spread it on a small bed next to her.

"Little sister, this is my son's bed. Please make do for the night." After making the bed, she gently patted the little girl's head and looked at Jiang Zhiyu with tenderness.

Jiang Zhiyu looked at the simple little bed and didn't complain.

After chatting with her child for a few minutes, the woman pulled her daughter back to her own bed.

"Take a rest, girl, you must be tired from your journey."

After saying that, she blew out the kerosene lamp.

Jiang Zhiyu was already exhausted. Thinking that she still needed to get her ID card tomorrow, she asked 0047 to keep watch outside and soon fell into a deep sleep.

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