The storm of electronic fraud, the day I was deceived into northern Myanmar

Starting from Kuala Lumpur, I thought the journey to Thailand would be a short cross-ocean journey.

Logically speaking, it only takes an hour to reach Langkawi Island in Thailand by boat, and even a trip to the farther Phang Nga Bay only takes ten hours.

However, this journey is far from simple.

The ship I boarded did not sail directly to Thailand, but first detoured to Singapore, then crossed the vast waters of the Philippines before finally arriving in Thailand and then returning to Malaysia.

This would take at least six days for the voyage alone, not counting the time spent in various ports.

An Qingyue obviously considered my safety carefully when choosing this route.

This is a luxurious vacation cruise ship, and most of the passengers are tourists looking for vacation fun. Naturally, my identity will not attract much attention in such an environment.

I did not board the ship through regular port procedures, which undoubtedly greatly reduced the risk of being tracked.

This arrangement is undoubtedly to protect me to the maximum extent.

After a few hours of rest, I put on a low-profile cap and sunglasses and decided to go outside for a walk.

The interior design of the cruise ship is luxurious and the facilities are complete. It is not only a ship, but more like a mobile resort.

I first walked into an elegantly decorated restaurant, where there was a wide variety of food, and I ordered a few simple dishes at random.

After the meal, I strolled to the outdoor bar on the deck, ordered a cold beer, and found a seat under an umbrella.

The sea breeze was blowing gently, bringing a bit of coolness. I raised my glass and looked into the distance. In front of me was the boundless ocean, sparkling and beautiful.

At this moment, I choose to temporarily put down the heavy burden in my heart and enjoy this rare peace and beauty.

And this kind of leisure time did not last long, a woman in her twenties sat next to me.

This is a mixed-race woman. She has an unforgettable face, and her skin shows a unique blend of Asian and Western luster. She has the softness of Eastern women and the three-dimensional sense of the West.

The eyes are large and lively, with a hint of subtle melancholy in their depth, and the corners of the eyes are slightly raised, giving people a feeling of both mystery and intimacy.

Her hair is light brown, slightly curly, and draped casually on her shoulders. It shines with golden luster in the sun, adding a bit of casual beauty to her.

There is no lipstick on her lips, but they are naturally rosy. She has a well-proportioned figure. She is dressed simply but tastefully. A white shirt paired with light blue jeans reveals a casual and unpretentious sense of fashion.

She gently sat down next to me, holding a glass of crystal clear distilled water in her hand.

She turned to me, with a smile at the corner of her eyes, as if she found a little fun in this chance encounter on the sea: "Are you alone?"

Her voice was soft and somewhat curious.

I nodded slightly, looking away from her striking appearance unconsciously, secretly planning to leave.

The purpose of this trip is definitely not to wander around. I know that the less communication with strangers, the better, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

Just as I was about to stand up and end this brief exchange, her unexpected words caught my attention again: "It seems that someone is very interested in you..."

This understatement made my heart tighten, and I couldn't help but follow her gaze.

Beside the mast not far away, a man in a windbreaker was smoking quietly. That figure looked unusually familiar to me, as if I had glimpsed his back in the restaurant.

"I don't mean any harm, I just want to make friends with you." Her voice sounded again, breaking my inner doubts.

Her eyes were clear and she didn't seem to be hiding any secrets.

I sat down again and took a sip from the beer glass in my hand, trying to find some peace in this sudden conversation: "What's your name?"

"Gina." There was an indescribable warmth in her smile, and the dimples appeared slightly, adding a bit of intimacy.

Although I didn't take the initiative to introduce myself, she didn't seem to mind. Instead, she continued to ask: "What about you? What is your name?"

"Yang Lei." I answered simply.

"Chinese?" Her curiosity seemed to be slightly aroused by my answer.

"Yeah." I nodded to confirm.

She then asked: "Why does that person keep staring at you?"

Her question was direct and concise, and seemed to touch upon my inner doubts.

"I'm not sure..." My answer was a bit confused.

She seemed to have caught my confusion, grinned, and offered unexpected help: "Would you like me to check it out for you?"

This sudden enthusiasm surprised me a little.

"How to check?" My question came out naturally.

She gently lifted up a strand of hair, and then, like a magician, unfolded a card out of nothing and handed it to me.

I took the card, which had a name and a QR code printed simply on it.

"Bitcoin, U.S. dollars, and Singapore dollars are all fine." Her smile showed confidence, as if she already had all the answers. "I will tell you the specific fees later. I can help you find out within an hour. ."

At this moment, I realized that she was not an ordinary person, but someone with some special ability or background.

"What do you do?" I couldn't help but ask.

"I am a person who specializes in solving troubles... How about it? Do you need my help?" Her smile reveals an irresistible charm that makes people immersed in it without even realizing it.

I stared into her eyes, trying to read more from those deep expressions.

Her confidence and calmness seemed to tell me that no matter how big the trouble was, she was capable of solving it.

After some thinking, I finally nodded. Although there was still some hesitation in my heart, I wanted to find out more about why that man kept staring at me.

Could it be the person who accepted the bounty on the dark web?

But how do they know that I got on this ship?

She seemed satisfied with my answer. She gently picked up the distilled water in front of her and drank it gracefully.

She put down the cup smoothly and naturally, and then whispered: "Wait a moment."

After saying that, she stood up and left, leaving me alone in my thoughts.

After she left, I began to look around at my surroundings unconsciously.

My eyes scanned every corner like a searchlight. Except for the man wearing a windbreaker and standing quietly by the mast smoking, there was no other conspicuous suspicious person around.

However, the uneasiness in my heart did not dissipate.

Instead, be prepared to respond to emergencies that may occur.

Holding the card left by Gina, I thought for a moment, then took out my phone and tried to scan the QR code on it.