Are You Crazy? He’s only an Intern Lawyer?
Chapter 656 - 648: Rescue Still Depends on Oneself, Beast?

Chapter 656: Chapter 648: Rescue Still Depends on Oneself, Beast?

Hou Liangliang could never have expected that the greatest sorrow and joy of life could occur within just a few short minutes.

He had thought he was certainly going to die.

Or rather, the pirates thought he looked fair-skinned and were preparing to have a "philosophical exchange" with him.

But he didn’t anticipate that reality would turn out to be the exact opposite...

When mountains tower and waters surge and the path seems lost, a hidden village appears amid the willows and bright flowers.

Suddenly, Lin Yufeng appeared, bringing not only hope but also a mission for him.

Naturally, Hou Liangliang understood that his standpoint was now bound with the Lin Family and the Zhang Family.

As for engaging in collusion and shady dealings, wasn’t that exactly what he should be doing?

After all, his old man had always been serving Zhang Tianlong and the chairman of the Dongfang Capital City Council—an opportunity he had longed for but could not attain.

"Young Master Lin, please rest assured. With your evidence and testimony, I will open a case to investigate Zhang Wei as soon as I return!"

Hou Liangliang said, slapping his chest in guarantee.

Lin Yufeng was naturally very satisfied with Hou Liangliang’s attitude.

As for investigating Zhang Wei, that was absolutely unnecessary.

Because there was no point in investigating a dead man.

However, going through the motions was still necessary, at least there had to be an appearance of effort.

Lin Yufeng could already guess that after returning, Zhang Wei would definitely be publicized as the mastermind behind the Dongfang Star cruise ship attack.

After all, a dead man can’t possibly stand up and refute the allegations against him.

However, in the public’s eyes, Zhang Wei was not dead but had fled due to fear of crime, and was now hiding somewhere on Blue Star.

They would never have imagined that Zhang Wei had already ended up in the sea, feeding the fishes.

Just then, one of his subordinates rushed to Lin Yufeng’s side and whispered:

"Young Master Lin, Captain Bashalo has just sent a message; one of his squads has been annihilated!"

"Oh, there are still people resisting them on the ship?"

Surprised by the news, Lin Yufeng nodded slightly to show that he understood.

The Dongfang Star was, after all, a large ship; it was possible some passengers had brought along their personal bodyguards, and these individuals might have some fighting capability.

"It doesn’t matter anyway. Captain Bashalo is a professional, and with hundreds of brothers on his side, how could they fail against a few individuals!"

Lin Yufeng waved his hand, not taking these matters to heart.

But sitting across from him, Hou Liangliang was pondering something else.

"Um, Young Master Lin, I have an impolite request..."

"What is it?"

"It’s just that, among the colleagues who came with me, there’s a girl, I was thinking..."

While speaking, Hou Liangliang’s face revealed a sleazy smile.

This kid is now safe and without concern for his life, and he’s starting to think about other things, huh.

"Hou, I advise you to stay focused. You’re a hostage who has suddenly become safe and can move freely on the ship. If others find out about this, how are you going to explain it?"

"That’s true..."

Hou Liangliang, helpless, knew that in the eyes of other tourists, he was not an accomplice of the pirates.

And he couldn’t afford to be an accomplice to the pirates, so this matter had to be put aside.

However, Hou Liangliang still felt a tinge of dissatisfaction in his heart because he had bought Xiao Baihe a cruise ticket specifically to seize the opportunity of a romantic encounter.

But he had not expected such a disaster to occur!

And before that, he had been repeatedly obstructed by Zhang Wei from executing his plans. Just thinking about Zhang Wei made him furious.

Luckily, once he returned, Zhang Wei would be completely discredited!

...

Meanwhile, in the main control room.

"This is the rescue group, requesting the position of the Dongfang Star... shhh... we have reached the last known coordinates, beginning a full-scale search... shhh... estimated search time, 1 hour..."

The ship’s radio was transmitting a weak signal non-stop.

The captain stood atop the bodies of the chief engineer and others, maneuvering the ship forward while listening to the radio messages.

"It’s a message from Young Master Zhang Youlin. He’s telling us that the special combat team has arrived, but he’s divided his forces. In the end, it’ll definitely be his team that arrives here first."

"Based on our experience, even if the special combat team is incompetent, they’ll find the approximate location of the Dongfang Star within an hour. That’s all the time we have left."

"We need to inform Mr. Zhang and relay all of Young Master Zhang Youlin’s messages to him. Tell Bashalo to hurry up, the special combat team is on their way!"

After instructing a pirate with a few words, the latter quickly left the control room to convey the message.

The captain, however, stood with a distant gaze, looking out at the dark sea, deep in thought.

"This is probably going to be my last voyage as a captain. I never thought it would end this way... sigh..."

"I once dreamed of the ocean, and now all I dream about is money. Dreams can fill your stomach, but they can’t satisfy hunger..."

The captain had a lot on his mind, and it was with his instructions that the pirate found Zhang Tianlong and Captain Bashalo.

"What, the special forces are coming!"

Hearing the name of Dragon Country’s special forces, even Bashalo was somewhat unsettled.

"Don’t worry, there’s still 1 hour left, and the first team to arrive will definitely be my Lin’er’s group!"

Zhang Tianlong signaled Bashalo to be at ease, as they had already planned everything in advance.

Even the special forces’ rescue teams were within their calculations.

Why did Zhang Youlin decide to disperse the special forces’ teams and ensure that his group would be the first to arrive on the Dongfang Star?

It was for the convenience of action and to allow Zhang Youlin to handle some finishing touches.

"Captain Bashalo, have your men step it up. Although the people on the list have already been dealt with quickly by you, there might still be some who have slipped through the net."

"In this plan, there’s no room for any fish that slip through the net!"

As Zhang Tianlong spoke, a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

After all, his plan did not allow for anyone to be outside his control; otherwise, if the matter were to be exposed, the resulting online public opinion would be a big problem.

"Mr. Zhang, rest assured, my brothers are all skilled. Not to mention just a few ordinary people, they can even handle some elite bodyguards flawlessly; there’s no way they’ll mess up!"

Just as Bashalo was making this assurance, a lackey hurriedly ran over.

"Captain, there’s trouble. We’ve lost contact with another squad; they must have been taken out!"

The smile froze on Bashalo’s face, followed by a vicious glare at the lackey.

Fuck, didn’t you see I was assuring our respected guest here? Are you trying to slap me in the face?

"Captain Bashalo, do not underestimate the people on this ship; there might be some elite ones among them!"

Zhang Tianlong spoke as he glanced at the expensive watch on his wrist.

"So, there’s still 1 hour left, huh? It looks like there’s some risk now!"

After 1 hour, the special forces would board the ship, and they had to consider the retreat for Bashalo and his men at this crucial time.

"Fatty Lin, the list, have you checked off the names on the list yet?"

"Coming, coming!"

Lin Xiangtian, holding a list, rushed over to Zhang Tianlong.

As Zhang Tianlong took the list and opened it to have a look,

"These are the people already under control on the ship?"

"Yes, the second page lists the people who have been taken out. I also made a list, and then the third page is the overall list."

Zhang Tianlong flipped to the second page, then the third, and began to compare them.

"So, there are still so many people not on the list. These people must be either dead in some unnamed corner, have jumped into the sea, or they’re hiding somewhere on board, avoiding the search?"

"It seems there’s no other possibility."

Zhang Tianlong nodded his understanding, then led Bashalo, Lin Xiangtian, and the others directly to the ship’s surveillance room.

"Turn on the surveillance; I want to see who else is acting in the shadows on this ship!"

Thousands of screens in the surveillance room lit up, and the situation on the Dongfang Star was almost entirely laid bare before Zhang Tianlong and the rest.

"Hmm, why are some of the monitors blacked out?"

In Zhang Tianlong’s view, some screens weren’t lighting up.

Not only that, but as time passed, several nearby monitors also went dark.

"Someone is sabotaging the surveillance!"

He quickly realized that the hidden individuals must be destroying the surveillance equipment to cover their tracks.

"Captain Bashalo, this is the mid-tier area; take your men down there and handle it!"

"Understood!"

Soon, Bashalo led a large force and headed straight down.

Meanwhile, Zhang Tianlong stood in the main surveillance room with his hands behind his back, maintaining control over the whole situation.

He gazed at the disappearing surveillance footage and fell into deep thought.

...

Inside the ship, mid-tier area.

Zhang Wei and Xia Qianyue were on the move.

Xia Qianyue sat in front, and at every corner they passed, she would take out something and directly destroy the nearby surveillance camera.

"Say, we’ve been destroying so many surveillance cameras along the way. If there’s someone in the surveillance room, couldn’t they figure out our location?"

"Are you silly? That’s exactly what we want to do. It would be best to attract all the pirates here, so that Xiao Xiao and the others can be safe, right?"

"Oh, right."

Hearing Zhang Wei say this, Xia Qianyue realized the plan.

No wonder they had split into two groups, one overt and one covert; it was for this reason.

"But without my abilities, how can Xiao Xiao and the others destroy the surveillance cameras and avoid being watched?"

"Don’t worry, as long as it’s an electronic device, my second daughter will have a way!"

Zhang Wei was still very confident in Zhao Xiaoxiao’s hacking abilities.

Before long, pirates indeed appeared on the route they were advancing on.

"Quick, those guys are over here, the captain is almost here, let’s all be careful. Many of our brothers have gone down to sweep the area, we can’t afford any more mishaps with just a few of us left!"

As the footsteps of the pirates drew near, Zhang Wei and Xia Qianyue’s expressions became more serious.

"How many people?"

"Roughly 20 people, spaced quite a bit apart. I can’t finish the fight in an instant."

If they couldn’t end the fight instantaneously, it meant there was a chance something unexpected might put Zhang Wei in danger.

"Then let’s hide and take them out one by one, divide and conquer!"

Since the enemy outnumbered them, they would have to remain hidden and fight in a roundabout manner. Zhang Wei and Xia Qianyue immediately found a concealed room to hide in.

Soon, several pirates arrived at the door of Zhang Wei’s room, about to search it.

"There’s been a disturbance in the banquet hall, everyone nearby hurry over to help!"

However, just at that moment, the voice of a pirate came through the cruise ship’s broadcast.

"Fuck, we can’t have trouble in the banquet hall, let’s get over there quickly!"

"But have we searched everything here?"

"The captain is about to arrive with more men; we’re short-handed right now. We’re not far from the banquet hall, let’s go there to reinforce first!"

The pirates came quickly and left even quicker, which Zhang Wei hadn’t expected.

"The pirates are short-handed, could it be because they’re planning to retreat, taking away those unconscious and injured as well?"

Zhang Wei had an idea, it seemed the pirates were intending to retreat.

After all, Zhao Qingyan had said that the special forces would arrive in 2 hours.

Even a group of pirates would likely falter when facing the experienced special forces.

Moreover, Zhang Tianlong’s goal wasn’t to kill everyone on the ship; surely many would be "rescued," which was the opponents’ aim.

With this in mind, Zhang Wei gave Xia Qianyue a meaningful glance, "Let’s keep moving forward and leave this place, avoiding that Captain Bashalo!"

The two of them quickly left and headed towards the banquet hall.

As for why they chose this place, this heavily guarded spot, it was naturally because there were both risks and opportunities.

Zhang Wei needed to rescue someone; only by doing this could he possibly prove his innocence.

If he did not prove his innocence, even if the special forces arrived, he would still bear the blame.

"That said, what exactly happened at the banquet hall that scared everyone off?"

Zhang Wei muttered to himself, as he and Xia Qianyue stealthily approached the banquet hall.

What happened at the banquet hall?

Did it cause a big commotion?

...

At this moment.

In a room not far from the banquet hall.

Xiao Baihe was forcibly brought here by two pirates.

Of course, she resisted, biting one pirate and even kicking another’s groin, causing quite a stir in the banquet hall.

Of course, she too had a rough time, not only was she beaten by the pirates, but also her hands and feet were tied up.

"Those beasts must be planning something indecent with me, I must break free and find an opportunity to escape!"

Thinking this, Xiao Baihe’s gaze was fixed intently on the room’s door, prepared to fight for her life if a pirate entered.

Indeed, the door to the room opened.

But the person who appeared left Xiao Baihe completely astonished.

"Hou Liangliang, it’s you!"

"Hahaha, why can’t it be me!"

The person who appeared was none other than Hou Liangliang.

And at that moment, his face was brimming with complacency, his leering gaze towards Xiao Baihe filled with aggression.

"Xiao Baihe, didn’t expect this, did you?"

"You’ve joined the pirates?"

Xiao Baihe, of course, wasn’t aware of the dealings between Hou Liangliang and Lin Yufeng, nor did she know that all the pirates were Zhang Tianlong’s men.

"It doesn’t matter, what’s important is that today you’ll be mine!"

Hou Liangliang said, slowly approaching Xiao Baihe.

"Oh Duo, I almost forgot, you caused such a commotion at the banquet hall earlier, I have to be careful or else if you hit me somewhere vital, then I wouldn’t be able to ’do the job’ eh!"

"You’re just a beast!"

"Yes, I am a beast, but you’re no better, am I right? What does Zhang Wei have that I don’t, yet you chose to flirt with that kid, I won’t accept it!"

Hou Liangliang had completely let loose at this moment, although Lin Yufeng commanded him not to touch anyone in the banquet hall, he couldn’t contain himself.

After all, if Xiao Baihe were to return to Dongfang Capital, the chance of finding another opportunity would be impossible.

Only here, only on this ship, did he have a possibility, an opportunity.

Of course, Hou Liangliang just wanted to test the waters, to see the extent of Lin Yufeng and his people’s power. Just after he beseeched the pirates for this favor, they thought it over and actually agreed.

Hou Liangliang was overjoyed, could he finally obtain Xiao Baihe now?

"Xiao Baihe, aren’t you just degrading yourself? I’ve made it clear to you many times, yet you don’t seize the opportunity yourself!"

"Go to hell, I’d rather die than give you a chance. Also, don’t think you can hide your defection to the pirates, there are so many people out there, they...!"

"Give it up, you were dragged out by the pirates, everyone saw it. Even if you claim that I violated you, someone has to believe it, and a woman who’s been raped suddenly going crazy isn’t uncommon, is it?"

Hou Liangliang at this moment had completely lost his face, speaking manically, "Besides, I’m about to represent justice and punish Zhang Wei, the villain. If you stand up for him now, then you’re opposing justice!"

"You, you’re shameless!"

"As long as I can benefit, what’s wrong with being shameless? I wish I could be shameless every day."

Hou Liangliang said, moving slowly closer to Xiao Baihe, "Alright, I’ve wanted to do this for a long time, it’s all because of you, slut!"

"Cough cough..."

But just as Hou Liangliang was about to extend his evil claw toward Xiao Baihe, a cough came from the doorway.

"Who’s there!"

"Who’s there, you big-headed ghost, plotting against me face to face, huh!"

Hou Liangliang had just turned around when he faced a kick.

Bang!

His face spattered with blood, he was kicked to the ground.

"Zhang... Zhang Wei..."

"It’s your grandpa, me!"

Zhang Wei crouched down and looked at Hou Liangliang before him, his expression extremely cold.

Speaking, he helped Xiao Baihe untie the strips of cloth on her hands and feet.

"Zhang Wei, you actually came to rescue me?"

"It was all thanks to Silly, she can recognize locations by sound, which I cannot."

Zhang Wei said, pointing to Xia Qianyue behind him.

"Zhang Wei, a lot of people are coming!"

But just then, Xia Qianyue frowned, sensing danger approaching.

"No worries, take this kid as a hostage!"

Zhang Wei grabbed Hou Liangliang, who he had kicked to the ground, and then headed towards the doorway.

Outside the door.

Dozens of pirates had gathered, and this time they all had weapons in their hands.

Leading the pirates was none other than Bashalo.

And Lin Yufeng was also among the group, his face grim.

He was obviously angered by the news of Hou Liangliang’s scheming, having clearly warned not to mess with the people in the banquet hall, yet this bastard still gave him trouble.

And now, the door to the room opened.

Lin Yufeng and Bashalo saw Hou Liangliang being held hostage as he walked out, and the person holding him hostage was indeed Zhang Wei.

"Impossible!" Lin Yufeng exclaimed in shock.

"So the shot didn’t hit?"

Bashalo, on the other hand, felt his waist where his pistol was and muttered to himself upon realizing.

His instincts were correct, that shot indeed hadn’t hit Zhang Wei, allowing the kid to survive.

And now, the opponent had taken an important hostage, which was not a good thing.

"Young Master Lin, can this man be dealt with?"

"No, it’s best to leave him alive!"

Although Lin Yufeng wished Hou Liangliang would die as well, considering his father’s status, he felt it best to leave the man alive.

"Then I understand!"

Bashalo nodded, indicating he understood.

But then, he raised his hand and shot at Hou Liangliang!

Bang!

The gun fired, the bullet flew out.

No one expected him to shoot the moment he said he would!