The ship gradually approached the shore, and everyone... oh, except for the young lady who didn't get the situation from the start, turned their eyes to Fang Yu.
The crew knew that in the original sailing plan, Yuanyun Island wasn't included.
The reason Fang Yu said to come to Yuanyun Island first was to buy time and achieve some purpose.
As for what purpose... the crew was unaware, but it was definitely related to the two people who were rescued.
So they were very curious to see what Fang Yu was trying to achieve by taking such a big detour.
Lu Kun was also very curious.
Curiosity aside, he was also nervous and vigilant.
If it were just him, with his slickness and sophistication, he wouldn't fear any calculations.
Even though Fang Yu seemed to be a cunning and formidable character in his eyes, Lu Kun was confident he could handle it.
But... unfortunately, there was also a little ancestor on the ship.
That little ancestor was Lu Kun's Achilles' heel, his weak spot.
If anything happened to the little ancestor, he feared he would also...
So Lu Kun was very vigilant; he wanted to see what Fang Yu was up to.
At this moment, it was time for the plans to be revealed!
Everyone's eyes were on Fang Yu, wanting to see what his purpose was.
Just as everyone was holding their breath, Fang Yu turned his head, suddenly smiling as he spoke to the three crew members:
"You three, pick up the wooden frames and go to the beach... to pick up trash!"
"Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. Don't you feel heartbroken seeing so much trash abandoned by the seaside?!"
Fang Yu was filled with anguish and indignation.
The three crew members: ???
Lu Kun: ???
What the... dude!
Everyone was waiting for your big move.
And this is what you do...?!
This is it?!
Du Ran and the other two were even more dumbfounded.
Their faces darkened, almost thinking they had misheard.
But after confirming with Fang Yu multiple times, they knew they were really here to pick up trash, and the three of them started grumbling while carrying the wooden frames off the ship reluctantly.
Really... went to pick up trash...
The three of them felt exhausted, taking such a big detour just for him to tell us to pick up trash?
Is he messing with us or with Lu Kun?!
Anyone got a knife? I want to stab this damn captain!
But after Lu Kun got over his initial surprise, he began to understand the situation.
He looked at the smiling Fang Yu.
Right at this moment, Fang Yu's eyes also landed on Lu Kun.
Their gazes met and gradually sharpened in the air.
Lu Kun squinted his eyes, sighing inwardly as he realized Fang Yu's intent, knowing that the young captain was expressing his attitude in such an absurd and funny way:
Yes, that's right, I'm just openly making a detour and wasting time, so what?
Fang Yu was smiling innocently at the moment, looking harmless to humans and animals, but Lu Kun was sure that if he didn't react accordingly, this captain would move on to the next island to pick up trash after this beach.
In short... he'd just wander at sea and never return to Qiyun Port.
This was an open conspiracy.
Fang Yu knew Lu Kun's weakness was the privileged young lady who demanded everything be done her way and knew that if her temper flared, Lu Kun would have to reluctantly play along.
So by making a few crew members pick up trash, Fang Yu was telling Lu Kun:
I am interested in the young lady's identity, but for now, I'm being somewhat reasonable, merely taking you in circles and using the daily delivery of fish to pressurize the young lady's emotions, increasing your stress.
I know Lu Kun, you are deeply cunning and have a strong will, a downright sly old fox.
So what?
You can hang around with me at sea, but the young lady doesn't have that patience.
If we keep on circling without returning, eating fish every day, that young lady might just go crazy.
Can you really hang on longer than I can?
The only solution is to tell me the young lady's identity and...
Offer me some corresponding benefits!
"Captain, do you have a moment? Could we have a word?"
Lu Kun took the initiative to approach Fang Yu, speaking in a low voice.
"Oh? Mr. Lu Kun, you have something for me? Sure, let's chat in the captain's cabin!"
Fang Yu spoke cheerfully, glancing at the three crew members picking up trash on the beach.
At this moment, these three were probably cursing internally, likely ready to jot down complaints about him secretly.
But for the sake of building connections... you three will have to bear with it for now.
He led Lu Kun back to the captain's cabin, and sure enough, Lu Kun's expression gradually turned earnest.
"Sigh, Captain, I understand your point."
Lu Kun sighed, admitting defeat with a bitter smile.
He didn't feel defeated by planning or calculation, but by the circumstances.
"Oh? Mr. Lu Kun, what do you mean by that?"
Fang Yu wasn't in a hurry; he watched Lu Kun with interest, waiting for him to reveal the information he wanted.
"To be honest, Captain, the young lady is not my niece, but rather... the youngest daughter of the Ji Clan Trading Association's president..."
Lu Kun spoke quietly, telling Fang Yu: "This time, I went to sea because the president wanted to deliver a sky-blue gem to Ningtong Port. Unexpectedly, this young lady slipped out after being misled, wanting to play the game of a rich miss escaping for an adventure, which then led to the betrayal from the first officer..."
"The youngest daughter of the Ji Clan Trading Association's president?!"
Fang Yu was pleased inside, but outwardly, he remained calm, still watching Lu Kun.
The Ji Clan Trading Association, Fang Yu had seen information about this association on forums.
It was very famous, a giant among the trading circles in Qiyun Port, sharing almost 70% of the trading business there with another association, deeply rooted, and fabulously wealthy.
If he could connect with the Ji Clan Trading Association, it would definitely be a huge win for rescuing people this time.
However, Fang Yu was patient; he quietly watched Lu Kun without speaking out.
Some things needed to be said by Lu Kun himself.
If spoken by himself, it might not be appropriate and could give Lu Kun leverage.
Indeed, seeing Fang Yu remain silent and only watching him quietly, Lu Kun felt a little gloomy inside, cursing the young fox quietly but had no choice but to say, "Captain, you've seen it, the young lady isn't quite accustomed to life on board and wishes to return to Qiyun Port as soon as possible."
"And once the president finds out the young lady is missing, he'll naturally be anxious. If Captain can return her to Qiyun Port earlier, the president will surely be very grateful to Captain."
After a pause, Lu Kun lowered his voice and quietly said to Fang Yu, "At that time, I will also put in a good word for Captain beside the president and help Captain... get some business from the association..."
Only at this moment did Fang Yu show a friendly and gentle smile on his face.
"Why so formal, Brother Lu? We're on the same side, no need to call me Captain, just call me Fang Yu, your little brother!"
Fang Yu pretended to be displeased: "Brother, you should have said so earlier, if I had known the young lady's identity was so distinguished, I wouldn't have treated her so negligently."
"Let me make clear, it's not that I'm looking at the association's connections, but I'm worried the president would feel anxious not seeing his daughter."
"Originally, we were supposed to drift around, adhering to the principle of environmental protection, cleaning up islands, but since it's urgent, let's set sail for Qiyun Port!"
"As for the association's business, that's all secondary!"
Fang Yu waved his hand broadly, appearing very generous, friendly, and amicable, calling Lu Kun his brother.
Lu Kun smiled outwardly but internally cursed.
This whole 'association business is secondary' is nonsense.
Do you not even know why you took such a big circle to begin with?!