Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 559: Familiar Figure

In total, they had been sailing for exactly fifteen days, and just when everyone was weary of life at sea, they finally arrived at their destination, the Triangle Sea Area.

However, according to the route, the cargo ship was to dock at a port in East land to unload the goods, and then head to Northern land.

Gu Fan and the others had no objections to this. Moreover, Qiao Ya and his group only needed to get to Northern land. They planned to take this opportunity to explore a little, withdraw some money and buy some supplies while the ship was unloading.

After all, they were already here, so Gu Fan and the others decided to enjoy the exotic atmosphere. Plus, they would need a competent local guide for the next part of their journey, in search of the mysterious islands in the Triangle Sea Area.

The captain reminded them that there were only two days left before the cargo ship would set sail for the Northern land. They couldn’t afford to waste time, and Gu Fan and his allies shouldn’t stray too far away, and remember to return early.

Though Gu Fan, Du Jun and others promised to keep track of time, the captain worried looking at their exhilarating faces. He was concerned that these young people might forget about time if they got too engrossed in having fun.

Before leaving, they headed to the nearest commercial area in the port. Su Hui, Lin Xi, Gu Ling, and Qin Jia grouped up to go shopping for clothes. Since they were here, they decided to buy a few local pieces of clothing to make the trip worthwhile.

Seeing that the girls had left hand in hand to go shopping, Gu Fan let out a sigh of relief. He immediately delegated tasks, asking Xu Haowen and Du Jun to go buy supplies while the rest followed him to find a local guide.

Lu Yi seemed rather dissatisfied, "Why do we have to do the work while the girls get to enjoy their shopping? That’s not fair."

Gu Fan explained, "Firstly, we’re men, so it’s natural for us to do more. Secondly, if you try to reason with Sister Su and Lin Xi, how do you think it would end?"

"This..." Lu Yi scratched his head, imagining himself being beaten up by Su Hui. So, he chose not to argue further.

Therefore, Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Jie began to look for local guides. The weather here was nice, there were many islands, and the scenery was superb. Every year many people came to visit. Thus, naturally, there were local tour guides.

Just as it was during their exploits in foreign regions or to Yuxueyun Mountain, if they didn’t find a competent local guide, it would be nearly impossible for them to find the mysterious island.

Along the way, Gu Fan noticed that someone would often walk in front of a group of people. He believed that person must be a tour guide.

Lu Yi expressed his worries, "Gu Fan, do you think a formal travel agency would guide us around? Would they allow us to go wherever we want in the Triangle Sea Area?"

"That...is not very likely." Gu Fan also felt troubled, finding a guide that could meet their requirements would not be easy.

At this point Jie added, "There’s also language to consider. Do you understand the local language? How will you communicate?"

"Yes, this is what worries me." Gu Fan had these considerations beforehand, but he couldn’t come up with an ideal solution.

Gu Fan started thinking while rubbing his chin. Having thought for a while, he was about to give up on his plan when he saw fishing boats periodically docking and sailing. An idea suddenly struck him, solving his first problem.

That’s right. Gu Fan was considering using these fishing boats to arrive at sea. These fishermen knew the Triangle Sea Area like the back of their hands due to their daily fishing trips - it would be great if they could be their guides. Plus, they could have their fishing boats ready for sea travel.

Just like that, Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Jie sprung into action. Based on the direction the fishing boats were heading towards, they followed them along, eventually leading them to the area where many fishing boats were parked.

"Good, let’s find a reliable one." As they walked along, Gu Fan eyed the boats. Some appeared too old, others too small.

After inspecting more than ten boats, Gu Fan took a liking to a well-maintained, large fishing boat and eagerly went to find its owner. They tried to communicate, but their words just didn’t meet in understanding – neither side knew what the other was saying.

Lu Yi thought of a way, took out a stack of money, and pointed to the fishing boat. Then he pointed at the vast sea. The intended meaning was evident.

The boatman understood Lu Yi’s gesture, but Gu Fan gave up because the language barrier was insurmountable. Furthermore, they wouldn’t be able to understand what Gu Fan wanted to express correctly.

For example, if Gu Fan wanted to reach a certain island or know what was on said island, a guide who could describe it clearly was needed. Hence, this plan was rejected by Gu Fan.

Lu Yi and Jie were distressed, "Gu Fan, you have set the standard for finding a guide too high. They must be locals, have fishing boats, and there must be no communication barriers. If they understood our language, even if such a person existed with all these conditions, they would have to be willing to be our guide."

"I know, but there’s nothing I can do." Gu Fan insisted that there must be no language barrier. Otherwise, even if the conditions were perfect, they wouldn’t find a guide.

With a try and see attitude, Gu Fan looked for several more guides but was rejected due to the same problem- language barrier.

After a while, they became tired and hungry. Therefore, Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Jie had to rush back and grab a quick bite from the food in their backpacks.

"Oh, my God, I don’t want all this effort to go to waste." Lu Yi was completely out of energy. Finding no suitable guide meant something everyone understood. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"Don’t give up. We still have time. If we can’t find anyone in East land, let’s go to Northern land. Maybe we’ll be lucky again, who knows." Gu Fan was trying to console his companions, but he had little hope and was simultaneously considering a new plan.

As they walked, they saw several more tour groups passing by. Gu Fan sighed, recalling his encounters with Ouyang Jin. Although he tended to raise his prices, there was no denying that he was an excellent guide.

He guided them in the foreign regions and Yuxueyun Mountain. It was almost like destiny that they met Ouyang Jin on their last two expeditions. This time, however, Gu Fan didn’t feel such luck would repeat itself.

Just as Gu Fan was immersed in his thoughts, a familiar voice resonated nearby, "Ladies and Gentlemen, today we visited the stunning islands of the Triangle Sea Area. We had delicious seafood. Our three-day tour ends here, and a bus will take you to the airport later. Thank you all for trusting me for this journey."

That familiar voice, speaking their language, wasn’t this Ouyang Jin?

Thrilled beyond belief, Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Jie looked anxiously at the tour group in the distance, wanting to spot that familiar figure amongst them.

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