I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain - Chapter 36: The Spy on the Ship

After hearing my shout, the men behind Big Beard indeed didn’t move. He alone walked over near me and said, “You know where the Nautical Chart is?”

I calmly replied, “Yes, I know. I’ve always been the one keeping the Nautical Chart. Please don’t trouble Jenny anymore.”

As I spoke, I glanced toward Jenny’s direction. She was also looking at me, but I could tell there was reproach in her eyes. She didn’t want me to reveal the location of the map. I secretly gestured with my left hand below, signaling her to stay quiet and not say much, that I would handle everything.

Big Beard immediately turned friendly. “Haha, good, very good. You should have said so earlier. Then there wouldn’t have been all this trouble.”

I smiled slightly and said calmly, “I can give you the Nautical Chart, but I hope you keep your word and don’t hurt anyone else.” There was no choice; I had to take a desperate gamble.

“Fine, I agree. As long as you do as I say, I won’t hurt anyone,” Big Beard said seriously. But no matter how I looked at him, he seemed like the kind of untrustworthy scoundrel. Still, there was no alternative now, otherwise Jenny could really get hurt. Damn it, where was that Black-Clothed Man now? Why wasn’t he showing up?

I looked at him and said, “Alright then. I’ll go get the Nautical Chart for you now.”

I had originally planned to use this chance to seize Big Beard, but before I could act, Big Beard quickly pressed his Pistol against my chest and said, “Wait, don’t move. Tell Miss Ma to go get the Nautical Chart for me. You wait here patiently.”

This Big Beard looked fat and clumsy like a bear on the surface, but unexpectedly, he had some brains. Although he probably hadn’t figured out my plan, his alertness was quite high. For safety’s sake, I had to comply.

Soon after, Jenny was untied. I said in a very casual tone, “Go get the Nautical Chart. It’s in the usual place.” In truth, I didn’t know where it was kept. Saying this was just to deceive others.

Jenny answered dully with an “Oh” and walked toward the Cabin. Of course, two armed men followed her. My mind was spinning constantly, hoping to find a chance to capture Big Beard. If you want to catch the thieves, first catch their leader. If we could grab him, everything would be easier. But Big Beard gave me no such opportunity; he always kept a certain distance from me.

More than ten minutes later, Jenny indeed brought the Nautical Chart and handed it directly to Big Beard. I gave it a quick glance; it was indeed that sheepskin chart. Now I was even more curious. What was hidden in this Nautical Chart? What made Big Beard go to such great lengths, even at all costs, to get it? Could it just be about finding the Ming Dynasty shipwreck? I doubted it was that simple. That Black-Clothed Man was the best evidence.

Big Beard took the chart and examined it carefully, as if he had found a treasure. His face showed a greedy smile. “Hehehe, finally got it. Just don’t know if it’s real or fake.”

“Don’t worry, it’s definitely real,” I said, staring at him word by word. Seeing his bear-like smugness, I really wanted to punch his face flat.

Big Beard snorted coldly and said, “Hmph, whether it’s real or not isn’t for you to decide. Brother, come over here and check this for me.”

I didn’t know who he was talking to, but the next second, I found out. This person turned out to be a Sailor from Old Mai’s team – the one from Heilongjiang, who had served in the army and was on good terms with me – Gangzi. Because he was an excellent swimmer, we all called him Flying Fish.

Gangzi was usually very kind, always smiling at everyone and quite talkative. He and I were quite familiar. Since we had similar experiences, we got along easily. But I never expected he was actually one of Big Beard’s men.

I suddenly wondered: Could he have been the Black-Clothed Man that day? That Black-Clothed Man was extremely fast in the water. This Gangzi, nicknamed Flying Fish, was also very fast. Both had that in common. But there was one difference: the Black-Clothed Man was a bit taller than Gangzi. Could he have been deliberately slouching to hide his true abilities?

I glanced at Jiao Ba beside me. Jiao Ba was also looking at me. From his eyes, I could tell he also suspected this person was the Black-Clothed Man from that day. But if that were true, logically speaking, why would he leave a note telling me to keep the Jade Pendant safe? He could simply have killed me and taken the pendant. No need to tell me to keep it safe, right? I still had many questions in my mind. Could only wait and see.

As Gangzi passed by me, I saw he still wore a smile on his face. But this smile was no longer friendly and kind; it had become a cunning grin. I also noticed the look in Jenny’s eyes when she glanced at him; she seemed to wish she could tear him to pieces. Li Xin remained cold as ice, but those murderous eyes betrayed her.

He shook hands warmly with Big Beard, then picked up the Nautical Chart and said, “Boss, that’s the one. No mistake.”

“You sure?” Big Beard asked him back.

Gangzi smiled and said, “Don’t worry, boss. Absolutely correct. This is it.”

Big Beard nodded with satisfaction. “Good, you’ve worked hard these days.”

Gangzi said casually, “Nonsense, it’s what I should do. But boss, we agreed, if we find that legendary treasure, you’ve got to give me a share.”

“Hehe, naturally, don’t worry. You’ll get your share,” Big Beard said, patting his arm after putting away the chart.

“What a despicable scoundrel! We trusted you so much, but you betrayed us?” Jenny said coldly, staring at Gangzi. Her phoenix eyes were full of hostility. Actually, not just her; everyone on the ship felt the same. Gangzi’s disguise had been too good; he could have been an actor. None of us had noticed him.

Gangzi slowly walked up to Jenny, rubbed his nose and said, “Miss Jenny, no need to be so harsh, is there? These days, who complains about having too much money? Right?”

Jenny looked at him and suddenly said, “Hehe, yes. But I’m afraid you might not live to get it.”

“You… what do you mean…” Before Gangzi could finish his sentence, ‘Bang!’ A gunshot echoed across the sea night sky. A patch of bright red spread on Gangzi’s back. Only then did I see it was Big Beard who had shot him from behind. Gangzi probably died not believing that not only would he not get any treasure, but he’d also lose his life.

He slowly turned around and saw Big Beard holding the Pistol in front of him. A look of terror appeared on his face. Weakly, he reached out his hand. “You… you actually…”

Big Beard showed no expression. ‘Bang!’ Another shot, the second one. This time, Gangzi was completely finished. He collapsed onto the Deck with a thud. Blood slowly flowed from his body. A living life ended just like that.

But I felt no sympathy. I thought he deserved to die. Even if Big Beard hadn’t killed him, I would have found a chance to settle the score. However, after Gangzi died, I suddenly realized something else: he probably wasn’t that Black-Clothed Man. That Black-Clothed Man’s skills were definitely not so weak; on the contrary, he was very skilled. Ask yourself: would a highly skilled person be killed so easily? Even if Big Beard ambushed him from behind, he wouldn’t die that easily.

I glanced at Jiao Ba; this guy also looked puzzled. I needed to find a chance to ask him. The Black-Clothed Man’s moves were firmly imprinted in my mind, along with those cat-like eyes. But if Gangzi wasn’t the Black-Clothed Man, then who was? I really couldn’t figure it out. My head hurt from analyzing; things were too complicated, messy, really messy.

“A scumbag who’s disloyal and unfilial like this – how could he share the rewards with me? Don’t you think so, Miss Ma?” Big Beard blew on the Pistol barrel and looked at Jenny.

Jenny snorted coldly and didn’t answer him. But I noticed something: Jenny’s forehead had started to sweat. She seemed scared. This Big Beard killed just like that; he was indeed not simple.