Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 638: Living with the Enemy

Chapter 638: Chapter 638: Living with the Enemy

Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine that one day, you and your enemy would sit together to cooperate, eat together, and chat.

Now, Gu Fan and his team were eating at the same table with their big boss, and they didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, they were enjoying it as if all previous discontent had been thrown out of their minds.

While they were eating, the big boss said, "I remember that our first cooperation was when Lin Xi was kidnapped by the Shennv Xuanhui. At that time, you came to me for help and pleaded bitterly, and it was only reluctantly that I agreed."

To this, Gu Fan nodded, "That’s correct. When we were at the floating island, I let you off the hook, and you repaid my favor, so after that cooperation, we were both squared off. But afterwards, you joined forces with the Shennv Xuanhui to attack me, and then, you attacked my parents. If we add both events together, I don’t know how to settle this score."

Leng Le interjected, "Now, on our second cooperation, you saved your people and we saved ours. The cooperation went well, so we can forget about the previous unpleasantness."

"If you want me to forget about the previous unpleasantness, you’ll have to show some sincerity," Gu Fan responded with a challenging demeanor, causing the big boss to become troubled. "Although our common enemy is no longer here, becoming enemies immediately after isn’t something either of us would prefer, I believe."

Lin Xi knew that this was Gu Fan’s way of bargaining, so she chimed in, "What Gu Fan means is that even if we don’t become enemies, we won’t be going in the same direction. After this, we will each go our own way."

Gu Fan nodded, "Exactly. If the previous accounts aren’t cleared, I won’t feel balanced inside, and I can’t stay with you any longer."

Hearing this, the big boss frowned, "In this situation, if we all split up, it’s very easy for each of us to be broken down. Are you sure?"

"I’m very sure." Gu Fan looked confident and in fact, he had already figured out the operating pattern of the Wandering Sea Ghosts, and he could leave the Triangle Sea Area without encountering them.

The big boss glanced at the drawings and notebooks in Gu Fan’s hands and somewhat reluctantly swallowed a mouthful of air and food.

Gu Fan spread out the drawings as he ate, deliberately showing them to the big boss.

Given the current situation, the big boss naturally wouldn’t forcibly take them, so he gave Leng Le a meaningful look, indicating that he wanted Leng Le to raise the topic since it was awkward for him to bring it up.

Getting the hint, Leng Le hinted politely, "Gu Fan, I know you also want to cooperate, but you feel that you were taken advantage of previously. Alright, we do have sincerity. You can state your conditions."

"Conditions?" Gu Fan thought carefully for a moment, then pulled out the pirate’s map, pointing at it, "Our cargo ship was stranded on that island previously. You help get it back, and I can overlook the fact that you attacked me together with Shennv Xuanhui."

The big boss was surprised to see the detailed map depicting all the islands in the Triangle Sea Area. He asked, "How did you get this map, which provides detailed information about all the islands in the Triangle Sea Area?"

Gu Fan simply smiled at this, "Sorry, but as our cooperation is currently on hold, I won’t tell you that. Unless you’re willing to show sincerity to initiate our new round of cooperation."

Hearing this, both the big boss and Leng Le frowned, knowing that Gu Fan had a lot of information and thus, had control of the situation.

So, the big boss nodded, "Fine, I’ll do you this favor, but why are you insisting on going back to retrieve that cargo ship?"

"It’s reassuring to have one’s own ship," Gu Fan answered, but who would believe that?

Du Jun, Lin Xi, and Su Hui all knew what Gu Fan was planning because there were a lot of materials on that cargo ship, including diving equipment, which indicated that Gu Fan hadn’t given up on exploring the Triangle Sea Area.

Indeed, Gu Fan had found a clue, that island was submerged under the sea, and he was eager to see it.

Gu Fan was worried about one thing. Since Lin Xi could encounter those two women from ancient Eastern attire turned into Wandering Sea Ghosts and find out about that island from them, then Qian Feng might encounter them and find out too.

So, Gu Fan felt that since they were ahead, they should take the time to investigate. Rather than going back to the East Land to purchase supplies again, it would be better to return to the island where they first encountered the sea island and retrieve their belongings.

Meanwhile, the big boss had a hunch that Gu Fan seemed to be hiding something. He had no intention of letting Gu Fan out of his sight, so to continue the cooperation, he decided to help Gu Fan.

The cargo ship of Lengbing Ocean Shipping Company set sail for the previously pirate-controlled island as per Gu Fan’s instructions. However, Xiaohu couldn’t understand why they were going back. Wasn’t it agreed that he would be taken home?

The only person that Gu Fan felt sorry towards was Xiaohu, who had yet to fulfill the promise to take him home. Gu Fan understood Xiaohu’s feelings because Xiaohu was so eager to go home that he was blaming Gu Fan.

"We need to figure something out!" Gu Fan looked at everyone, wondering if there was anyone suitable who could leave the group and take Xiaohu back to the East Land.

In response, Ouyang Jin volunteered, but his suggestion was collectively rejected by everyone. They said if Ouyang Jin deserted them, his fee would be reduced.

When Ouyang Jin heard about the reduction, he felt like he had wasted his time, and immediately expressed his willingness to stick with the team. Following that, he was looked down upon by everyone.

Seeing Xiaohu looking very disappointed, Gu Fan immediately assured him that he would fulfill the promise as soon as possible. However, there were many important items on the previous ship that they had to retrieve, and he hoped that Xiaohu would understand.

Xiaohu didn’t say anything but left dejectedly, leaving Gu Fan feeling guilty for not fulfilling the promise he had made.

Then Su Hui said, "You can’t always have your cake and eat it too. Once Xiaohu gets back to his family, he’ll definitely be grateful to you. Your appearance helped him leave that place."

Although Su Hui’s words made sense, seeing Xiaohu’s disappointment, Gu Fan still couldn’t feel at peace and wanted to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Xiaohu.

Just then, someone came running anxiously to report that a group of pirates had been spotted up ahead and asked for instructions on how to deal with them.

"What, pirates!" Lin Xi, having just eaten, slammed the table and stomped off angrily.

Lu Yi hurriedly tried to stop her, "Please don’t do anything rash. We just want a peaceful morning."

"Peaceful what? The pirates are already climbing aboard," said Lin Xi, after which everyone quickly grabbed their food and drink and ran onto the deck, prepared to watch the drama unfold.

After ten minutes, all the pirates who had boarded the ship were beaten to a pulp; their weapons seized, and they looked utterly pathetic. They had been in the business for many years but had never been so frustrated and were almost doubting the meaning of life.

Gu Fan decided to spare these pirates as they posed no threat anymore. However, he never expected these pirates to remember his face, which made him a key target for the Pirate Alliance.