"Captain, they've been settled into the most luxurious cabins on board."
"The ship's route and wind conditions are basically stable!"
The crew member stood before the captain, offering a standard salute before speaking loudly.
"Good, order them to accelerate!"
"And also, tonight there's a banquet on board, a 'rich man's feast.' Invite those few individuals."
"However, they'll have to pay the participation fee."
A smile played on the captain's lips. The crew member understood and nodded.
The highest form of swindling was to fleece someone without them even realizing it.
"Understood, Captain."
The crew member finished speaking, and seeing the captain had nothing more to say, he went about his duties.
"Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, all the way to Grandma's house."
Fatty lay on the bed, feeling the ship sway, and let out some strange sounds.
"This route allows us to dock at the port of Fujian Country."
Zhang Tian picked up a ship's route map and pointed to a harbor in Fujian Country.
"That's great, we won't have to swim!"
Wang Banyue clapped his hands, a smile on his face.
Swimming would be worse than killing him.
"Indeed, we won't have to swim. However, I'm wondering where we can get some Fujian Country currency."
Zhang Tian nodded, frowning slightly.
After all, every country would have its own currency.
Although Fujian Country's economy was rapidly declining now, its currency had once surpassed the US dollar.
If not for the subsequent currency collapse, Fujian Country's money would have been quite valuable.
"We can just exchange it when the time comes."
Wu Tianzhen looked confused.
Hu Bayi explained from the side.
"Boss is thinking about how we'll get around after we disembark. We've almost used up our US dollars, and Xia currency is unlikely to be accepted by many people, or even circulated. So, we need travel expenses."
After Hu Bayi finished, Wu Tianzhen patted his pocket. He had brought only Xia currency.
Before Xia Country achieved its great rejuvenation, this currency was like waste paper on the international stage.
"Ding ding ding."
As everyone was pondering, there was a knock on the door.
Immediately after, a crew member with a smile looked at them.
"Gentlemen, we are hosting a banquet tonight. Would you be interested in attending?"
The crew member was very respectful.
If attitude could be rated, it would be a perfect score.
"A banquet? Are there any beauties?"
Wang Banyue, without hesitation, spoke first.
"Sir, those are all socialites."
"What socialites? As long as they're not vulgar!"
Wang Kaixuan pouted.
Zhang Tian's eyes darted.
If they were all wealthy people, wouldn't that make things easier?
Rich people were smart, but they were also superstitious, so Zhang Tian could make a killing.
However, this fellow had specifically come to remind him, which clearly meant he intended to fleece them.
"Are there any requirements to attend?"
Zhang Tian asked.
"Yes, to attend the banquet, you must wear a suit and tie, and there's a 30 US dollar entrance fee."
The crew member's smile was radiant.
"Holy cow, are they skinning us alive? Boss, let Fatty throw this guy overboard."
Wang Kaixuan, upon hearing about the fee, immediately became unhappy.
Back in the day, Fatty only made so much money selling cassette tapes in a year. How could they demand US dollars so readily?
"Calm down, Fatty."
Hu Bayi patted Fatty's shoulder.
Zhang Tian spoke from the side.
"How much is a suit?"
He had already seen through them. These people were clearly out to rip them off. However, Zhang Tian had a purpose for attending.
"Ten US dollars."
The crew member's smile remained unchanged.
"How about this, I'll give you 180 US dollars, and you help us tailor six suits."
"Consider the suits a gift to us."
Zhang Tian said.
To be honest, he didn't have much money left from this trip.
He had thought it would go smoothly.
But looking at it now, these guys were sharp.
"This... Sir, I need to ask permission."
After saying that, the crew member quickly left.
Soon, he reappeared.
"It's permissible. Sir, here are the entrance tickets. As for the suits, only one person needs to wear one."
The crew member produced six entrance tickets.
Zhang Tian's forehead creased.
Truly capitalists, not willing to give up even a scrap of wool.
Just now it was one suit per person to enter, but now, with just one suit, they could all get in. The difference was too great.
"So black-hearted."
Wu Tianzhen grumbled, grinding his teeth.
Zhang Tian smiled slightly.
His money wasn't that easy to earn. He would earn it back later.
"Okay."
Zhang Tian took the tickets, paid the money, and the crew member happily scurried away.
"Boss, this is too expensive. Do you still have money?"
Fatty looked distressed.
"Honestly, only twenty US dollars are left. I didn't bring much on this trip."
"But we don't need US dollars to enter."
Zhang Tian said, stretching lazily.
Tonight, he would make the captain spit out as much money as he charged them.
And double it.
"Then what should we do? We might not even be able to leave."
Fatty muttered, hugging his pillow and sighing.
"Alright, have some spirit. Wait until tonight and see my performance."
Zhang Tian said with a calm expression.
Time passed quickly, and night arrived.
The suits were also delivered.
However, they weren't tailored to Zhang Tian's specifications, but to Zhang Qilin's.
After all, Zhang Tian didn't need one, and Fatty wasn't suitable. Zhang Tian feared Wu Tianzhen couldn't hold his own.
Therefore, Zhang Qilin was the best choice.
"Qilin, here are the suits. You'll look very handsome in them."
Zhang Tian gave a thumbs up.
Zhang Qilin glanced at the black slim-fit suit.
He nodded and took it.
After changing in the fitting room, Zhang Qilin walked out in his leather shoes.
Zhang Qilin was tall and slender. Coupled with the black suit and a white shirt with a tie, he exuded an air of the elite.
His presence was overwhelming.
"It fits so perfectly."
Wu Tianzhen's mouth fell open.
His eyes gleamed.
This young man was too handsome. Why did he want to take him home?
Zhang Tian nodded with satisfaction.
"Alright, this is good. Very handsome. Get ready, and we'll head out."
As he spoke, Zhang Tian took out the Onmyoji equipment that Big Gold Tooth had given him.
This stuff was essential for fleecing people.
"Huh? Little Zhang Master, where did you get this? I didn't see it."
Wang Banyue stared at the suddenly appearing clothes, startled.
Did Zhang Tian know magic tricks?
"It's a technique I learned from my master. Don't be surprised, everyone."
Zhang Tian casually brushed it off.
Then he put on the equipment.
"Holy cow, an Onmyoji?"
Wu Tianzhen exclaimed.
As a high-quality man from the Wu family, Wu Tianzhen naturally knew some other things.
"Little Zhang Master, what is this?"
Wu Tianzhen asked, shocked.
"Fleecing people!"
Zhang Tian uttered two words.
Since the captain was trying to swindle them, they couldn't blame Zhang Tian for being impolite.
"Holy cow, this is going to be good, haha."
Fatty looked excited. This was more fun than sleeping at home.
"I really want to see how Little Zhang Master fleeces people."
Wang Banyue also chimed in.
Zhang Tian said nothing. After getting ready, they headed towards the location marked on the entrance tickets.