Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2644 - 2580: No Matter How Thorough the Calculations

"Is anyone else out in the sea at this hour?"

Lu Shuangshuang overheard their exchange and was livid, her command ringing out, "Pursue them!"

They had initially assumed the pair couldn't have gone far, dedicating their search to the vicinity of the sunken ship, a decision that had unfortunately cost them precious time.

Jiang Shiheng and Sun Han were utterly spent, their bodies pushed to the brink.

The last small bottle of water was shared, each taking half.

It was a fortunate circumstance that these three small bottles of restorative potions had been used, reviving their strength twice over; without them, exhaustion would have claimed them much earlier.

Yet, even with this aid, as they risked a glance back, the pursuing vessel loomed closer.

Sun Han's spirit plummeted.

This was it.

They hadn't even spotted the fishing boat yet, and the enemy's ship had already closed the distance.

It seemed escape was no longer a possibility.

At that critical moment, a piercing ship whistle cut through the despairing darkness, re-igniting a flickering flame of hope.

"Sixth Young Master, a ship approaches!"

Sun Han croaked out the news, his voice raw.

A sizable vessel materialized within their sight.

"This is..."

"The Jiang Family's cargo ship!" Jiang Shiheng's voice, though strained, held immediate recognition.

It was indeed the Jiang Family's grand cargo ship; in this region of D State, while overland transport existed, maritime routes were far more prevalent for goods.

The Jiang Family's large cargo ship embarked on its round trip every fortnight, and by sheer coincidence, today was its return day!

Given the current weather conditions, no fishing vessels would dare to brave the sea, leaving only the Jiang Family's cargo ship as a plausible option.

Upon hearing it was the Jiang Family's cargo ship, Sun Han's initial elation gave way to caution.

"Sixth Young Master, there must be an informant within the Jiang Family; could those on the cargo ship be complicit?"

"Even if they are, the cargo ship has only just returned, so the crew wouldn't have received any specific instructions about me," the Sixth Young Master continued to propel himself forward with difficulty, his breaths ragged as he spoke, "Furthermore, it's unlikely everyone on board belongs to that particular faction; we still have a decent chance."

Sun Han found this reasoning sound and promptly shed his outer garments, waving them to attract attention.

Aboard the ship, someone spotted the commotion and exclaimed, "Look, there are people in the sea!"

Over on the other vessel, Lu Shuangshuang's face drained of color, and she crumpled onto the deck.

How could they possibly encounter the Jiang Family's cargo ship on its return journey?

They had meticulously laid their plans; operatives were stationed at the docks to prevent any ships from sailing. This strategy ensured that even if Jiang Shiheng sought refuge at sea, he would be unable to reach the opposite shore, requiring only a pursuit.

Regardless of the circumstances, Jiang Shiheng was destined to fall into her grasp.

But this unforeseen event, the return of the Jiang Family's cargo ship at this precise moment, had never factored into her extensive calculations!

Hadn't all intelligence indicated its return was scheduled for tomorrow?

What in the world had happened!

It was over.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shiheng and Sun Han were being hauled aboard the fishing boat.

Both men lay sprawled on the deck, their gazes fixed on the somber sky, feeling as though they had narrowly escaped a brush with death.

Jiang Shiheng, catching his breath on the deck, found his thoughts consumed by Chiang Xiao.

'Little one,' he thought.

'Dad wasn't careful enough; this will not happen again.'

Chiang Xiao and Ding Haijing were enjoying a substantial meal when, midway through, Chiang Xiao felt a sudden, sharp jolt in her heart.

This sensation felt familiar; she had experienced it before. When had that been?