The wind blew Xiao Zi's long black hair. She was wearing a scarf, but it was still cold.

Walking under the streetlight, Zhou Hongming untied his scarf slightly, looked at the other person, and said in a low voice, "I am Zhou Hongming."

The man raised his head: "Follow me."

This man looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a weathered face, wearing a top hat, and steady steps.

He walked in front, followed by Zhou Hongming and Xiao Zi.

"Don't be afraid." Zhou Hongming comforted Xiao Zi in a low voice, and then chased after him, "Brother, how should I call you?"

"Just call me Lao Xiao."

"Brother Xiao." Zhou Hongming looked at him out of the corner of his eye, "What are you planning to do?"

"Get on the boat first, change clothes after you get on board, and I will give you the staff's ID. Don't say anything else during the trip. Your people will pick you up when you get to the United States."

"What about you? Are you coming with us?"

"No, I will leave after I send you up. My job is just to take care of you."

"Oh, thank you." Zhou Hongming nodded to express his understanding.

The man took them to a two-story cargo ship, with cargo piled on the bottom and people moving it on the upper floor.

Zhou Hongming looked at these busy people under the night, and there was always an uneasy feeling in his heart. He didn't know if it was because he was leaving New Zealand, and he couldn't feel at ease.

He held Xiao Zi's hand tightly.

Xiao Zi said nothing and followed him.

There was still some distance from the cargo ship, and the man named Xiao walked in front with steady steps.

After boarding the ship from the dock, the man told Zhou Hongming a few more words before taking them aboard.

He seemed to be familiar with the situation. He said a few words to the watchman of the cargo ship, and Zhou Hongming and Xiao Zi were taken to the second floor.

The ship was very high and the cargo hold was very deep. Zhou Hongming took a few more glances.

It was dark in the warehouse, with no lights on, but some packed containers could be vaguely seen.

"Brother Xiao, when will the boat leave?"

"Twenty minutes later."

"Um."

The stairs are in the cabin, and once you enter the cabin, it's much warmer.

Their footsteps sounded in the empty boat, "kick, kick, kick", amplified countless times.

When he was about to go up the stairs, Xiao Zi suddenly grabbed Zhou Hongming's hand and stopped.

Zhou Hongming lowered his head: "What's wrong? Xiao Zi."

Xiao Zi looked at him, and the light of the bright moon happened to shine on Zhou Hongming's mature and sharp face, but his eyes when he looked at her were full of love and worry.

Her hand was held tightly by him.

Xiao Zi moved her lips, but finally said nothing.

Zhou Hongming thought she was scared, so he held her hand tighter: "Don't be afraid, just follow me. Nothing will happen. I will protect you."

Her clear eyes seemed a bit vast and empty, hidden in the darkness, as if there were endless stars and seas hidden, making it impossible to see the bottom.

She hesitated for a few seconds and finally followed Zhou Hongming's footsteps.

The stairs were narrow, so she was led by Zhou Hongming and walked behind him.

The man named Xiao walked in the front.

It wasn't until they were sent up that the man gave them a set of work clothes and work passes: "If nothing happens, I'll leave first. You guys take care of yourself."

"Well, thank you." Zhou Hongming felt that it was quite safe here.

As soon as the ship leaves, they can leave New Zealand.

The man didn't say much, lowered his hat, and went down the wooden stairs again.

Zhou Hongming watched him leave the cabin.

The man left, walked to the pier, took off his hat, and strode away from here.
Chapter completed!