"Hey, did you hear any noise?" Awu suddenly raised his head and looked around vigilantly, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.

Everyone in the cabin seemed startled by the sudden noise, looking up with confusion and fear on their faces. One stowaway, dressed in ragged clothes, looked pale and trembling as he said, "It sounds like... like a helicopter propeller, right above us!"

Lao Li, a burly, sullen middle-aged man, was the owner of the smuggling boat. Upon hearing this, his expression darkened, a fierce glint in his eyes. He quickly stood up, glanced around, and tried to maintain order: "Don't move! Remain calm!" However, before he could finish his words, the helicopter overhead activated its searchlight, sending a blinding beam of light blazing down, instantly illuminating the entire boat.

"Damn it! It's the cops!" Old Li cursed inwardly, his face instantly pale. He knew that if they were discovered, they, the illegal immigrants, would be caught by the law.

The people on the boat were immediately panicked, looking at each other, their faces pale and at a loss. At this moment, the helicopter's loudspeaker suddenly blared, and a majestic voice came out: "Attention, stowaway boat! You have been surrounded by the Australian Coast Guard! Stop the boat immediately and be inspected, otherwise we will open fire!"

Lao Li's face turned even uglier. After hesitating for a long time, he finally shouted helplessly, "Stop the boat! Stop the boat for me!"

The smuggling boat slowly came to a stop on the sea, while a helicopter circled overhead. The beam of its searchlight pierced the night like a sharp sword, revealing everything on board. A wave of regret and annoyance welled up in Wu's heart. He didn't know what had gone wrong, causing him to fall into the hands of the police just after escaping danger. He clenched his fists, his face bruised and unwilling. "Damn it... Am I going to go to jail again?"

At that moment, several Coast Guard vessels surrounded the smuggling boat. Heavily armed Coast Guard officers swarmed in from all sides. With assault rifles in hand, they formed a tight, ironclad circle around the boat. "Put your hands up and cover your heads! Try to move!" the Coast Guard officers shouted.

Neither the stowaway nor Lao Li dared to act rashly, so they could only raise their hands and surrender. The coast guard quickly boarded the ship and conducted a thorough body search. They pinned each person to the ground and handcuffed them.

Ah Wu was also pinned to the ground by a coast guard, the handcuffs on his wrists piercingly cold. He gritted his teeth and endured, knowing that any resistance now would only lead to his own death.

"Hey! Why do you look so grim? Stop pretending to be sick!" The coast guard who was frisking Wu kicked him hard. Wu gritted his teeth and said nothing. His eyes were fierce and determined, and a hint of a helpless smile lingered at the corner of his mouth.

Just when Wu was on the verge of despair, a middle-aged man in an officer's uniform strode over. He was tall and straight, with a stern face and a look of authority in his eyes.

Old Li, with his sharp eyes, immediately recognized him as a senior officer from the Aodao Coast Guard. A glimmer of hope suddenly surged in his heart, and his mind raced as he quickly came up with a strategy to deal with the situation.

"Sir!" Old Li hurriedly squeezed in front of the officer and said anxiously, "We are just an ordinary fishing boat, owned by Mr. Liu of the Xiangjiang East Star Group. We are all legal fishermen! Please be discerning!"

As he spoke, Lao Li secretly pulled a roll of US dollars from his pocket and slipped it into the officer's hand. The officer narrowed his eyes slightly and looked Lao Li up and down. Lao Li looked respectful and whispered again, "Sir, please understand! We are just fishermen who abide by the law and make a living."

The officer's eyes flickered between Meichao and Lao Li, then he nodded. He turned and shouted to his men, "I've already interrogated them! This is just an ordinary fishing boat! Disband!"

"Yes, sir!" The Ao Island Coast Guard immediately sheathed their weapons and retreated from the fishing boat in an orderly manner. Ah Wu, already despairing of being captured, was suddenly overjoyed. He immediately guessed that Lao Li had encountered an "old acquaintance" who had helped him escape at a critical moment. He quickly stood up, dusted himself off, and put on an honest appearance.

The officer didn't even glance at the stowaways, gave them a few words, and then led them away. The stowaway boat was finally safe and sound! Old Li let out a long sigh, a smug smile on his face. He gave the boatman a few words and set off again.

Ah Wu cast a grateful look at Lao Li, secretly feeling relieved. He thought to himself, "I'm so lucky to have escaped this time! I must behave well when I get back and try to get to know Lao Li better! Maybe there will be more opportunities in the future."

Everyone on the smuggling boat breathed a sigh of relief. The terrifying scene just now seemed like a terrible nightmare. Wu leaned against the side of the boat, the sea breeze caressing his face. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths of the freedom and hope brought by the sea breeze. As long as he could return safely to Hong Kong, he would surely win Liu Hao's favor. There was still hope.

After a long journey, the smuggling boat finally docked at the Hong Kong River. Everyone on board expressed relief and anticipation, their long and perilous voyage finally over. Wu stood at the bow, gazing around. The familiar streets and buildings of Hong Kong reappeared before his eyes, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother! We're finally back in Hong Kong!" Wu patted Lao Li on the shoulder and said excitedly. Lao Li nodded, his pipe in his mouth: "We're home! Everyone, get off the boat quickly and get out! Don't get in the way!"

The stowaways immediately filed off the boat and fled in all directions. Ah Wu said to Lao Li, "Lao Li! Thank you so much for saving me this time! If it weren't for you, I would have been in jail on Ao Island!" Lao Li waved his hand and said, "Come on! It's just a matter of money! Go see your boss!"

Ah Wu laughed heartily and said goodbye to Lao Li. He turned and strode away from the dock, his heart filled with excitement. He had finally completed his mission and returned safely! He had to quickly report to Liu Hao. Thinking of the upcoming reward and promotion, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

Soon, Wu arrived at the gate of the Dongxing Society. He took a deep breath, then pushed the door open and strode in. Standing inside were two tall, burly men wearing tight black vests, their bodies bulging with muscle, each weighing around 200 pounds. Holding high-voltage electric batons, they stood expressionless at the door, like two silent stone statues.

The two men stared at Wu with cold, piercing eyes, full of wariness and hostility. The leading man, a large man, looked Wu up and down, then asked in a hoarse voice, "Who are you? What's the matter?" His tone was hostile and extremely vigilant.

Ah Wu wasn't afraid. He met the man's eyes firmly and said calmly, "I'm Ah Wu! I've been ordered to rush back from Ao Island! I have something important to report to Brother Hao!"

The two men exchanged glances, seemingly trying to determine whether Ah Wu could be trusted. After a moment, one of the men nodded and turned to walk into the inner room. After a moment, the man poked his head out and whispered in Cantonese, "Brother Hao agrees to see you! Come in!"

Ah Wu breathed a sigh of relief, nodded his thanks, and strode quickly into the inner room. Liu Hao was reclining in a chair, holding a long, thin cigar, squinting at Ah Wu. A playful smile played on his face, as if everything was under control.

"Awu! My good brother! You're finally back! Mission accomplished, right?" Liu Hao asked with a smile. His voice was deep and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Ah Wu immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Brother Hao! Brother Hao! I have followed your instructions! I have made sure that fellow Sang Biao disappear from Ao Island forever! The mission you assigned me! I have successfully completed!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hao smiled with satisfaction. He clapped his hands and said appreciatively, "Good! Good! Ah Wu! You really didn't let me down! You've done a great deed this time! I will definitely reward you handsomely!"

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