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Chapter 20: Crossing the river at night, I caught a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg (please recommend and collect)

In the evening of this day, Su Ran came to the riverside in a hurry.

Looking at the vast river in front of him, he hailed a ferry that had just docked.

After throwing two taels of silver to the boatman, the boatman immediately beamed with joy and said that Su Ran was very generous, and immediately agreed to take him across the river.

As long as you cross the river, you will find Jinling City on the other side. After days of running around, you can finally take a break.

However, what he didn't expect was that as soon as the ship reached the center of the river, he saw a large black ship not far away.

The ship is about five to sixty meters long and about ten meters wide. It has a tall mast and a ring of eye-catching black iron on the side of the ship.

The most eye-catching thing is that red silk lanterns are hung around the cabin. The swaying lights form reflections on the river, making the originally dark river around it turn red.

However, there was one thing that made Su Ran feel strange.

It is reasonable to say that it is getting dark at this time, and ordinary boats should definitely choose to dock whether they are going to the south bank or the north bank of the river. After all, it is not very safe to sail at night, and there should not be many people who choose to cross the river at night like myself. .

In addition, this ship is obviously different, because its sails are actually down, which means that the people on the ship have no intention of docking.

Then there is only one possibility. The people on this boat came to the center of the river intentionally.

However, the problem lies precisely here. If you go out to play in this dark night, if you are not mentally ill, then you must be doing something shameful.

Coupled with the red lights hanging high on the boat, Su Ran couldn't help but think of the flower boats where dignitaries enjoyed themselves in ancient times.

Originally, Su Ran had an errand, so he didn't want to ask about it. However, when the ferry boat he took passed the big boat, there were panic shouts from the boat.

"Oops, a girl fell into the water."

Before he finished speaking, Su Ran heard a "plop" coming from the river not far away.

Hearing the noise, he knew it was impossible to ignore the matter. He immediately plunged into the river and swam towards the place where the sound of falling water came from.

Su Ran originally thought that someone would jump down from the big boat to help, but as soon as he entered the water, he heard a man on the boat saying angrily: "Don't worry about her, she will die if she dies. Who makes her not know how to appreciate her? There are so many girls on the boat." Yes, it’s such a bummer!”

Since this was the season when the warmth turned cold, the river water was not bitingly cold, but it was definitely very cold. As soon as Su Ran entered the water, she felt a chill coming over her. If she hadn't been staying in northern Xinjiang all these years, she would have been there. He has already adapted to the cold weather, and the bug of killing enemies increases his physical fitness. It is estimated that the river water can make people sway.

Despite this, after Su Ran touched the water around the drowned person a few times, he felt a little chilly all over.

Seeing that everyone on the big ship had returned to the cabin, Su Ran couldn't help but sigh secretly at the harshness of the world.

A living person just fell into the river, but no one cared or asked how cruel these people were.

However, at this time, Su Ran had no time to think about anything. She took a deep breath and dived into the water again.

The hard work paid off, and when he exhaled the last bit of air in his mouth, he finally touched a slippery arm under the water.

Su Ran used a little force on her hands to lift the person out of the water.

It was completely dark at this time, so he couldn't see clearly what the person he picked up looked like, but judging from the figure he touched inadvertently, it should be a woman. There should be no serious problem if he touched her nose and breath, but she was choking. The water passed out.Fortunately, the boatman he hired before was quite honest and had been waiting for him in the center of the river.

Su Ran dragged the rescued person to swim to the side of the boat, and the boatman stretched out the oar in time.

After boarding the ferry again, the boatman said with a hint of approval: "I didn't expect you to have such a kind heart at such a young age."

While pressing the woman's chest with both hands, Su Ran said to the boatman: "Actually, it's not a kind intention, it's just that I can't bear to die without saving anything. I don't know who is on this boat, but they are so cold-blooded. It doesn't matter if someone falls into the water." Come down and help.”

"Don't you know this?" The boatman was obviously surprised by Su Ran's words. "There are often boats like this on the Yangtze River. These boats don't dock all night, just lying in the middle of the river. I have twice attracted guests who have been on this flower boat. It is said that it is extremely luxurious, and the people on the boat are either rich or noble, and there are many things you can't even think of!"

Having said this, the boatman looked up at the flower boat not far away, somewhat secretive.

Seeing this, Su Ran didn't ask any more questions. After all, some things are deceptive, but seeing is believing.

At this moment, the woman who was rescued on the boat suddenly spit out a mouthful of water, and then coughed violently. Su Ran had to help her sit up and pat her back.

After the cough subsided a little, the woman spoke with a cry in her voice. Her voice sounded soft and weak, which was a bit pleasant: "Why do you want to save me? Wouldn't it be nice to let me die?"

"Ants live in vain, let alone humans?" Su Ran smiled, "If you have any grievances, girl, just tell me. I believe in a bright universe and justice in people's hearts!"

"It's useless. You can't beat these beasts. The whole Jiangnan is their world. We people are no different from pigs and dogs in their eyes." The woman's words revealed endless helplessness and despair. It's heartbreaking.

At this moment, the boatman also interjected a sentence: "Young master is upright and kind-hearted, but in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a family that has already covered the sky with one hand. I didn't want to say it at first, but I am already old. I'm not afraid that someone will retaliate against me. I heard that there are not only wine ponds and meat forests on this flower boat, but also beautiful women like clouds for these officials to enjoy, and there are even people who buy and sell officials on it! kidnapped."

After hearing what the boatman said, Su Ran felt mixed emotions in her heart.

The largest family in the south of the Yangtze River is none other than the Zhen family. The boatman also said that it covers the sky with one hand. It is estimated that there cannot be any other family except the Zhen family.

Su Ran once thought that although the world was full of crises and turmoil, no one would dare to sell their official positions and titles so blatantly and plunder them wantonly.

But now, he feels like he thought the world was too beautiful before.

At this moment, Su Ran was silent.

He didn't know what to say to change the views of the boatman and the woman, because they had long been accustomed to seeing the world in a cold state.

Perhaps for these people, the only way to deal with violence is to use violence. This is his truest thought at the moment. Besides, he can't think of any better way to deal with these black sheep.

Su Ran did not cross the river, but paid the boatman two taels of silver to take the woman to the shore.

However, the woman disagreed because she was penniless and had no relatives in this world.

In front of the boatman, she knelt down directly to Su Ran and begged him to accept her as a maid.

Su Ran was originally here to run an errand and didn't want anyone to follow him, but since the matter was already involved, he had no choice but to deal with it to the end.

In desperation, he could only agree to the woman's request and take her to jump onto the huge lantern boat at dusk.

(End of this chapter)