The simple words contained too much intriguing information. Thomas Gilbert's livid face was like the barnacles attached to the high piles under the dock that were completely turned livid by heavy metal.

Although he didn't explain it, Chen Yan probably understood that his business must have collapsed under someone's pressure, or it may have been disrupted by someone.

This "who" is most likely Li... or maybe another gang.

Chen Yan did not ask any further questions and simply said:

"When will the next shipment arrive?"

Thomas Gilbert looked at him, his calm face and eyes not seeming to show any impatience.

He spread his arms:

"Mr. Chen, don't you understand now? It's not a problem with the supply of goods at all, nor is it a problem with the maintenance staff as I originally thought. The problem lies in the sales terminal - we don't have reliable salespeople and can't safely deliver the goods.

Digest it."

Chen Yan was noncommittal.

Of course I understand, so I've found my own salesperson.

Chen Yan did not say this out loud.

Chen Yan also knew that Thomas Gilbert was willing to tell him these things now, mostly because he had a repairman to repair electronic waste, and Thomas Gilbert was unable to complete independent repairs of electronic waste.

Chen Yan knew that if he did not have Jack Baldo and George Lebster who were working tirelessly in the bottom cabin, he might soon lose his cooperative relationship with Thomas Gilbert.

So when he returned the question to the other party, his tone was full of confidence:

"Is there any countermeasure?"

Thomas Gilbert stared at him with calm eyes for a few seconds, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and slowly puffed out a puff of smoke that was carried away by the sea breeze, and then spoke.

:

"I recently bought a property, which is a game arcade. I plan to sell this stuff in the game arcade, but the block where the game arcade is located is the territory of the Sokka British gang. If I do this, I will have to pay more protection fees.

"

He shook his neck vigorously:

"That's a pretty big sum of money... but it's not nothing to earn. It's better than not being able to earn a penny now."

Chen Yan asked the question for the second time:

"So, when will the second batch arrive?"

Thomas Gilbert looked at Chen Yan again with his beautiful light blue eyes, and suddenly showed a faint smile:

"Mr. Chen, you also need money now. Your... um, night school has started?"

The smile on his face widened:

"I heard that some audiovisual people are also setting up technical schools. The upfront investment in such schools is huge, because not only do they have to rent a house, but they also have to recruit people from neighborhood gangs and logistics centers...the cost is really quite high."

Chen Yan corrected:

"It's completely different from those schools. My night school is purely public welfare. It teaches technology and social studies courses. If you want to come, you can also come and try it out."

The frankness of his words stung Thomas Gilbert.

Thomas Gilbert's smile first froze on his face, and then quickly disappeared.

"It's incredible that you actually did it..."

He seemed a little distracted, and flew the half-smoked cigarette outside the deck, saying:

"The second batch of goods has arrived. Come with me to pick it up."

Chen Yan heard the answer he expected, so he was not surprised.

A moment later, Chen Yan led Swam into Thomas Gilbert's cabin from another ship's position and saw six small blue containers sealed with iron sheets.

Thomas Gilbert opened the container to reveal electronic equipment neatly arranged inside.

"This box is for mobile phones, this box is for mobile phone accessories, and then there are computer core components, computer accessories, various types of circuits..."

After he finished giving instructions, he added:

"They are all commonly used civilian equipment. Only the last box is stuff we can't identify. Repair it if you think it can be repaired. If you can't repair it, just throw it into the sea. Do not bring it into the mechanical hive under any circumstances."

Chen Yan still said in very candid words:

"It's impossible not to bring it in. Not only do I have to bring it in, I also have to repair it and bring it into the mechanical hive for sale. Those equipment that are difficult to repair and are uncommon on the market have greater value. If they are not discovered, it will be a waste."

Thomas Gilbert stared into his eyes for a few seconds, then suddenly raised his finger and pointed at him:

"Mr. Chen, my dear Mr. Chen, if you can come up with your own sales end, I will let you taste greater sweetness."

He understood what Chen Yan meant in an instant, and immediately knew that Chen Yan had probably already started... and even found his own salesperson.

He was surprised that Chen Yan told him this matter, and therefore became more wary of Chen Yan - Chen Yan told such a secret matter, indicating that Chen Yan was completely confident about it, which meant that Chen Yan must have something to rely on.

But what does Chen Yan rely on?

Thomas Gilbert almost didn't need to think about it to be sure - facing the Dys Island gang that used all possible means, the only thing Chen Yan could rely on was violence stronger than the gang!

Violence?

Thomas Gilbert glanced at Swam, who had a dull look in his eyes next to Chen Yan, like a fool.

Just this person?

How can it be!

Thomas Gilbert knows about the existence of extraordinary beings, but if Chen Yan has extraordinary beings, then the gang on Days Island will not have extraordinary beings?

Thomas Gilbert once learned from some special channels that the extraordinary beings on Dys Island - especially those who came from the "era of terror and massacre" that lasted several years after the pioneer group entered Dys Island, and how they were transformed by today's machines

The extraordinary beings who have established a foothold in the hive are basically the top predators at the front of the food chain. Even if they are not deeply awakened, they are ferocious enough to bite off the flesh and blood of anyone.

Thomas Gilbert suddenly became more interested, which made him a little excited. He had not met such an interesting person in many years.

So he smoked a cigarette and tried not to show an "interested" expression.

Chen Yan didn't know that so many thoughts had appeared in Thomas Gilbert's head in just a few seconds, let alone what the "bigger sweetness" he called was, because Chen Yan was not interested in his plan at all.

Interest, and even less care about money - as long as the money earned can maintain the operation of the night school, it is enough, and the six boxes of goods in front of me can obviously do that.

There were more goods this time. Chen Yan and Swam, with the help of Thomas Gilbert, used the ship's trolley to move the things back. After the latter finished helping, he once again told some things about Uncle Li.

Things:

"Uncle Li will contact you again soon. He regards you as a hen that lays golden eggs. I'm afraid he will still come to see you in person this time... I guess he won't be on the boat this time because the limelight has been tight recently. I

He will probably call and ask you to go to the Mechanical Hive."

He was careful in saying these words:

"Remain humble in front of him, Mr. Chen, and treat yourself as his son in front of him, so that he will take care of you like a loving father."

Chen Yan thought:

"What if I behaved like this?"

Thomas Gilbert couldn't help but smile:

"He would slit your throat, rip your tongue out and hang it underneath your throat, looking like a freshly made tie."

He stopped smiling, walked in front of Chen Yan, and adjusted Chen Yan's collar. The strong smell of smoke all over his body made Chen Yan frown.

He finished adjusting his collar, flicked off the dust on Chen Yan's collar caused by running around in a non-exaggerated manner, and lowered his voice:

"Everyone only does what they are capable of. Mr. Chen, I believe Li Shoucheng will not be your end on the island. The same is true for me."

"But if you take any extraordinary action, beyond the scope of what you should do, Li Shoucheng will not wait for you to knock on the door, nor will he wait for you to prepare guns and bullets secretly. If he is so weak,

At this point, I am afraid that he died in the dense forest of Dais Island a few years ago and was drained by blood-sucking worms and turned into human skin."

"So, be careful. You Asians often say 'seek the skin of a tiger', but Li Shoucheng is much scarier than a tiger, and gangs like the Tie Gang are much scarier than a group of tigers.

What's more, the tiger walks in the mountains and forests, relying on the mountains and forests to hide its body and cover up its evil, what can you rely on?"

After Thomas Gilbert said this, he left in a hurry. His arcade on the island was obviously very busy and needed to be looked after.

Chen Yan had his own thoughts on the situation of Li Shoucheng and the Tie Gang, but he did not ignore Thomas Gilbert's warnings. These warnings let him know what gangs like the Tie Gang were like in front of small family gangs like the Razor Party.

status, and also have a clearer understanding of Thomas Gilbert's self-positioning.

After receiving these words, Chen Yan even began to look forward to the next meeting with Li Shoucheng.

After Thomas Gilbert left, Chen Yan and the crew on his ship moved the cargo to the bottom hold, and then began to count the supplies and prepare a list. The huge workload forced them to spend a lot of time in the bottom hold studio.

…

…

At the same time, three thousand nautical miles northeast of Dais Island, there was Kaki Island.

After the cargo ship put down Wolf Ribot, Nuomiguo and Messiah, it quickly set off for an island on the second island chain. When being urged to disembark quickly, Messiah observed the captain's gaze.

The expression he showed inadvertently when looking at Kaki Island - impatience, fear, and a little bit of panic.

Kaki Island obviously has a bad reputation.
To be continued...