"Tonight, we will not only attend the banquet, but also reveal the hidden truth." Qin Yuan took a deep breath and walked forward.

The cruise ship slowly drove away from the port, and the wind on the deck passed by gently, carrying the salty and wet sea air, and the night gradually enveloped the entire sea. Qin Yuan stood on the deck, looking at the city gradually moving away in the distance, his heart full of complex emotions. Tonight's banquet was obviously not just a simple business transaction, but a game with many dangers. Everyone has different purposes, and they must find their own place in this game of throne.

"This cruise ship is really not simple." Yue Ming whispered, standing next to Qin Yuan, looking at this giant cruise ship that looked like a floating luxury castle.

Qin Yuan nodded slightly: "It looks like a luxurious banquet outside, but it is full of undercurrents inside. Tonight, the banquet venue is not only for displaying wealth, but also for displaying control and secret transactions."

Chu Liang and Duan Jinglin stood not far away, and several people looked at each other, their eyes full of alertness. Although their disguise was perfect, Qin Yuan knew that there were still many unspoken threats behind them. This banquet was obviously not just for exchanging business interests, but more about power, influence and even a contest of market control.

"We should find a place to settle down first, and then observe slowly." Chu Liang's tone was plain and his eyes were still sharp, as if he had completely adapted to this complex environment.

Qin Yuan nodded and signaled the team members to follow together and walk towards the inside of the cruise ship. Every detail must be cautious, and they cannot let any place that should not be paid attention to arouse the enemy's suspicion.

When you walk into the cruise ship, the environment instantly becomes more luxurious. In the spacious hall, exquisite crystal chandeliers hang down from the ceiling, shining with soft light. Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the sea is sparkling, and the boats are sailing on the sea. The quiet scene forms a sharp contrast with the noisy atmosphere inside. There are already many guests in the hall gathering, talking to each other, raising glasses and talking to each other. Qin Yuan glanced at it and almost everyone was dressed gorgeously and smiling, as if this was an occasion destined to celebrate.

However, Qin Yuan knew that not everyone was friendly tonight. I am afraid that only a few people could understand the true meaning of the banquet.

Several subordinates of the arms dealers also stood on both sides of the venue early and looked at each guest who came vigilantly. Although they did not directly doubt Qin Yuan and Chu Liang, the aura on these people was afraid to ignore. After all, although Qin Yuan and Chu Liang's identities were perfectly disguised, it was impossible for everyone to see the clues. What's more, tonight's banquet was not only a private gathering of arms dealers, but also involved potential government forces. The hidden enemies were likely to be exposed at any time.

"This banquet is even more complicated than we expected." Duan Jinglin said softly, his eyes full of alertness.

"Yes, but we must act carefully and not be careless at all." Qin Yuan replied, "The goal tonight is not only to find the boss behind the scenes, but also to ensure our safety."

"Yes, instructor." Duan Jinglin nodded and then began to observe the movements around him.

Several people found a remote corner, stood there temporarily, and looked around. Although the atmosphere of the banquet seemed relaxed, Qin Yuan noticed that the subordinates of several arms dealers did not completely relax their vigilance and were still quietly monitoring the guests around. Even the guests who looked very wealthy in their dresses seemed to have a faint feeling of tension.

"Then is our target person tonight." Chu Liang whispered, pointing to the other end of the banquet, where several middle-aged men in suits and looked very confident. Qin Yuan's eyes were gathered through the crowd and his eyes were gathered on one of the men in black suits and slightly gray hair. His eyes were calm, standing among the crowd, and seemed to be discussing something with the others. Qin Yuan immediately understood in his heart that this man was the core character of the banquet tonight and one of the core characters of the boss behind the scenes.

Qin Yuan quickly made a judgment that tonight's mission was obviously more than just an offspring of transactions. The man in black suit obviously had some key resources, and perhaps it was their breakthrough to get close to the boss behind the scenes.

"Tonight, our target is him." Qin Yuan whispered, his eyes sharp.

Chu Liang nodded slightly: "We must approach him without arousing doubts, and tomorrow's plan has become clearer and clearer."

At this moment, several seemingly familiar faces walked into the hall. Qin Yuan suddenly discovered that one of them was the middle-aged man he had met on the golf course yesterday - he was obviously here to attend the banquet, and even brought several entourages with him. Qin Yuan's heart moved and made an instant judgment: the relationship behind this banquet was far more complicated than they thought, and these people had obviously made the next layout.

"It seems that we have to be more careful about the situation tonight." Qin Yuan took a deep breath and whispered to Chu Liang and Yue Ming, "We are no longer just participating in this banquet, but we want to find a path that will allow us to break through."

Chu Liang's eyes shone through the crowd and glanced at the man in a black suit. A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "Tonight, no mistakes are allowed. Whether it is a government official or an arms dealer, we must try our best to avoid contact to avoid exposing our identity."

"I understand." Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin nodded one after another, obviously they were ready.

The banquet began, and several representatives of the arms dealers began to make brief speeches, and the guests around raised their glasses toast. The atmosphere gradually became lively, but Qin Yuan was always vigilant and always paid attention to everything around him. The people around him were talking, but he did not participate too much, but silently observed everyone's movements.

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from his ear: "Mr. Qin, Mr. Chu." Qin Yuan turned his head and saw the middle-aged man he had seen on the golf course just now walking towards them.

Qin Yuan was secretly alert in his heart, knowing that he had to deal with it carefully: "Mr. Liu Bo, it's really surprising tonight."

Liu Bo smiled slightly and glanced around: "Tonight's banquet is really an eye-opener." He said softly, not in a hurry to get into the topic directly, "But, the situation tonight seems complicated, and you two should be prepared."

Qin Yuan nodded, his tone was plain: "Indeed, whether it is a businessman's transaction or a government intervention, the banquet tonight has unknown complexity. We are ready."

Liu Bo looked at the people around him with a slightly deeper look: "You are indeed very thoughtful, but some things may not be as simple as you imagined. Tonight, you are not just a part of the banquet, but also a test. Whoever can seize the opportunity will be able to control the situation."

Qin Yuan frowned slightly, and he was secretly alert in his heart: "Test? You mean..."

Liu Bo's smile did not change at all, but his eyes revealed a complicated meaning: "Tonight, the banquet is not just a trading place, it is the beginning of a power game. Whoever can stand out from this game will take the initiative in the next step."

As night fell, the banquet on the cruise ship gradually came to an end, the guests dispersed, and the lights in the hall gradually dimmed. Qin Yuan, Chu Liang and Yue Ming stood on the balcony, looking down at the vast sea, but their mood was far less peaceful than the scene in front of them. Although the banquet tonight was over, they did not feel relaxed at all. On the contrary, the end of the banquet was only the beginning, and the next few days would determine whether they could reveal the truth behind it.

"Tonight's banquet has revealed many undercurrents." Qin Yuan whispered, "but I still haven't completely let go of my vigilance. We must find a breakthrough as soon as possible and take the initiative."

Chu Liang nodded slightly, and his tone was calm: "Yes, the banquet tonight seemed calm, but in fact everyone's identity was full of purpose. We have identified many key figures, and the next task is to find the real behind-the-scenes pusher."

"We have to find more clues as soon as possible." Yue Ming's tone was a hint of anxiousness, "After all, Huang Zhiyuan has sacrificed, and the last message he left pointed us in the direction and couldn't waste any time."

Qin Yuan took a deep breath and his eyes were sharp: "I agree. Tonight, we will go out to inquire about the information and see if we can find more breakthroughs." He paused, "However, since there are shields on the cruise ship, we must try to be careful. Without signal transmission, we can only rely on ourselves."

"I understand." Yue Ming and Chu Liang nodded. Without saying anything, the three of them left the balcony and quietly walked towards the inner cabin of the cruise ship.

The corridor of the cruise ship was empty and there was no sound on the carpet. Qin Yuan was familiar with the layout of the cruise ship and maintained a high alert every step. They walked around several doors and finally came to one side of the cabin, where there was a security monitoring room. Qin Yuan reached out and gently pressed the door handle and pushed open the door.

The room was dim and there were only a few fluorescent lights flashing. The monitor showed real-time video surveillance images of various areas of the cruise ship. Qin Yuan walked to a computer and quickly checked the system settings. He knew that there was a shield on the cruise ship, which made it impossible for them to directly transmit any information. In this case, the only way to obtain support was through the cruise ship's satellite phone.

"There is a satellite phone in this room." Qin Yuan whispered, "but the safety protection in the captain's room is extremely strict. We have to find an opportunity to sneak into the captain's room and use the phone."

Chu Liang frowned slightly: "We cannot make a breakthrough in the captain's room guards. There is no special action arrangement tonight, we must wait patiently."

Yue Ming frowned: "If we cannot contact the outside world in time, the situation will become even more difficult. Tonight's banquet is just a beginning to cover up, and tomorrow's actions are the key. We cannot wait until everything goes out of control."

"I understand." Qin Yuan lowered his head and thought for a moment, "We can only start with the security loopholes in the captain's room, distract ourselves, and then find opportunities to sneak in. However, it is not suitable to act tonight. We have to take advantage of the current situation to find out more of the enemy."

A few minutes later, the three of them quietly left the security monitoring room and continued walking in the corridor of the cruise ship. Instead of going to the captain's room immediately, they chose a temporarily hidden position and began to observe the movements around them.

The lobby of the cruise ship is still crowded. Although the banquet has ended, some people still gather near the bar, chatting and drinking, making it look relaxed and happy.

"These people don't look like pure businessmen." Qin Yuan whispered to Chu Liang, "Their conversation has begun to involve some deeper cooperation."

Chu Liang's eyes swept sharply over the surrounding environment: "Their anxiety is obvious, maybe because everything at the banquet tonight is being secretly manipulated. Any tiny detail may change the situation next."

"We must seize the opportunity and find a breakthrough as soon as possible." Yue Ming said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, time will become increasingly unfavorable to us."

A few minutes later, Qin Yuan saw a man in plain clothes walking from the other end of the corridor, with a hint of caution in his eyes. He seemed to be observing the people around him, occasionally talking in a low voice with several bodyguards around him. Qin Yuan immediately felt that this person's identity might not be simple. He quickly signaled the team members to be careful and follow the man.

The man stopped at a corner, whispered a few words to the bodyguard, and then walked into the lounge next to him. Qin Yuan followed quietly, hid in the corner outside the door, and observed the movement inside through the crack of the door. The lighting in the lounge was dim, and several people in casual clothes were sitting on the sofa talking. One of them was the middle-aged man Qin Yuan had met at the banquet - Liu Bo.

Qin Yuan frowned slightly, and a little doubt appeared in his heart. Liu Bo had contacted him several times, but never showed too much interest. At this time, it was obvious that Liu Bo was discussing something with these people in secret, and the topic seemed extremely serious, the atmosphere was tense, and it seemed that he had a deeper plan.

"How is the deal going tonight?" one of the men asked.

Liu Bo replied: "Everything is normal, but some situations need to be confirmed again. There are some factors that are not right at the banquet, and I need to confirm the next few steps."

Qin Yuan turned his head slightly and listened more attentively: "The next few steps? Will the real deal be unfolded after the banquet?"

Liu Bo whispered: "Yes. Everything tonight is just to cover up the real transaction purpose. We need to ensure that key resources can be transferred smoothly and avoid government interference. As long as we control the situation, we can achieve our ultimate goal."
Chapter completed!