Chapter 4: The Beautiful Jenny

What about our boss? I don't quite understand what Jiao Ba means by this; what does it have to do with him? Or is he also going to participate in this overseas voyage? This guy has never been to sea before, and I find it a bit strange.

I still maintained a calm demeanor and said, "This... doesn't seem to have much to do with appearance, does it?"

"Indeed, Miss Ma, or rather, Jenny, do not be deceived by his frail appearance; if it comes to a fight, even four or five people would not be his match." Jiao Ba, sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off, hurriedly stepped in to mediate.

I exchanged a glance with Jiao Ba, dropped a quick "thank you," and hurried towards the restroom. Although this woman has a bit of arrogance, she is still a woman. If something were to happen, we cannot just stand by and do nothing. After all, I am a soldier, or at least I used to be a soldier

Hey, you old man, you think I look weak, right? Do you think all special forces soldiers come out looking like Rambo or Schwarzenegger? However, I have to admit, I am not even 1.8 meters tall, and my body doesn't look very strong. At first glance, I look as ordinary as can be, but even if I look ordinary, you shouldn't say that. It's too hurtful to my self-esteem

While the two of us were conversing and looking at the pictures in the book, a waiter hurried over and said, "Gentlemen, you should go take a look; it seems your friend is in a bit of trouble, right at the restroom entrance"

After leaving the café, I called Shunzi. He had no objections, reiterating the same sentiment: wherever I go, he goes. Subsequently, I called Lao Chang. Since we were going out to sea, I could no longer continue with 'Mengzi.' Upon hearing that Shunzi and I were both quitting, Lao Chang mistakenly thought it was due to today's shark incident.

I smiled and politely nodded, saying, "Hello, Miss Ma"

I originally did not want to go; what is there to see? A grown man, am I supposed to participate in a beauty contest? But there is no choice, Jiao Ba said I must go, it is the boss's order. Damn it, the boss thinks he is so impressive. Today, for the sake of money, I will temporarily let it slide and give him a break. I quickly put on my coat, went downstairs, hopped on my motorcycle, and headed towards Nanhu Road.

She looked me up and down and asked, "Jin Zhongyi, right? Hehe, I heard... you used to be in the Marine Corps?"

As I expected, the name Jenny is clearly a foreign trademark; this girl is indeed intriguing. Are names like Mei and Tushu also so pleasant to hear?

After I sat down with Jiao Ba, she ordered a bottle of beer for each of us. I felt she was a bit stingy; as such a big boss, she should at least treat us to some Remy Martin. However, while I thought this, I absolutely could not say it out loud.

From her words, I detected a hint of disdain; although it was not strong, I still noticed it. I replied nonchalantly, "Yes, I served a few years in the Marine Corps before coming here after my discharge."

After parking my motorcycle, I said, "Damn, I came as soon as I got your call. I haven't even had dinner yet"

I indeed find it quite strange that all the owners of the deep-sea fishing boats are men, with the youngest being around 40 years old. This is the first time I have encountered a young beauty like her going out to sea. The main point is, if her family truly has that much money, why would she choose to endure such hardships? Going out to sea is no trivial matter; it can last from a few months to several years, and it certainly poses life-threatening risks.

She smiled and said, "There is no need to be so formal, my name is Ma Jiahui, you can just call me Jenny."

He tried every possible way to keep us, even saying he would raise our salaries, but I certainly cannot tell him that I am switching jobs. I could only shift the blame onto the sharks. When Lao Chang saw my firm attitude, he no longer insisted. In the end, we scheduled a time to settle the wages, and that was the end of the job

I was taken aback by what he said, and at that moment, I felt completely drained. I immediately changed the subject and asked, "Old Eight, do you think she looks like someone who can go out to sea to fish? I've been a sailor for a few years, and I've never seen such a young beauty go out to sea. With someone like her, can she withstand the hardships?"

After she got up and left, I turned to Jiao Ba and said, "Damn, where did you meet this girl? She's quite arrogant. I don't think she's looking for any sailors; it seems like she's looking for a husband instead." I was a bit annoyed; it was the first time in my life that a woman had looked down on me and asked me questions like that. This had never happened before. (Mainly because I hadn't interacted much with women.) Jiao Ba hurriedly explained, "Hey, brother, she's just like that; she speaks her mind, but she actually has a good heart. Otherwise, how could she have given me the contract? Don't you think?"

Jenny smirked, took a sip of her beer, and said, "Is he really that impressive? Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom."

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned this; once he did, I became even angrier. "Come on, don't bring this up with me, making it seem like it's only because of your connections that I should do this. Don't talk to me about this. If it comes down to it, I can just quit. It's just a bit more money, and I can still manage without her!"

Jiao Ba led me to a spot inside. From the back view, there was a woman sitting there. Jiao Ba approached with a beaming smile and said, "Lai Yi Ge, let me introduce you. This is our boss, Miss Ma. Miss Ma, this is my buddy, Jin Zhongyi"

Jiao Ba glanced at me and said, "Oh, oh, oh, just now you were talking about others, what’s the matter? Are you finding them beautiful now? Feeling heartbroken?"

She has a pair of light blue eyes, which suggests that she might be of mixed heritage. Her features are quite striking, and coupled with her long, flowing hair, she is extremely charming, even more so than Maria Ozawa. Ah, I apologize, I may have been a bit wicked, but this is indeed the truth

The arrangements have been finalized, so there is nothing more to think about. I will go home to sleep and rest well in preparation for next month's outing at sea. A little after 8 PM, Jiao Ba called again, saying that his boss wanted to meet me. The two of them are waiting for me at a bar on Nanhu Road.

Jiao Bayi saw that I was angry and quickly put on a smiling face, saying, "Brother Yi, listen to me. She is a young lady who has been spoiled by her family. How can you, a grown man, be so petty? What’s the point of arguing with a young girl? Isn’t that a bit undignified?"

Jiao Ba impatiently said, "Why do you care about her background? If there's money to be made, then so be it. All I know is that she is a wealthy person, introduced to me by a friend in the antique market."

As I spoke, I also took the opportunity to observe her. Although the lighting was somewhat dim, I could still see clearly that she was a beautiful woman with a hint of wildness. Judging by her appearance, she looked to be at most in her mid-twenties.

I shot her a glare and said, "Cut the nonsense, let's talk seriously. Who is she?"

"Let's go, my friend will treat you later, come on." I followed Jiao Ba into the bar. I used to come here often; I really liked the ambiance here, quite elegant and comfortable. Whenever I felt agitated, I would come here for a few drinks.

She nodded naturally, still smiling as she said, "I really can't tell; you truly don't look like someone who came from a special forces unit."

After about half an hour, I arrived at the bar on Nanhu Road. Jiao Ba was waiting for me at the entrance. Upon seeing me, he hurried over and said, "You finally made it; I've been waiting for you."