The eyes beneath the smoky makeup secretly watched the tightly shut living-room door... First Mate Jack was sitting extremely upright. Then, with speed worthy of a divine move, he snatched an unidentifiable pastry from the dessert plate on the table and swiftly stuffed it into his mouth.
There was no chewing... Elegant.
"Dear Mr. Jack, you've arrived."
Boss Luo appeared like a gentle spring breeze.
"..." First Mate Jack struggled to swallow. He had already risen and stood ramrod straight as he said, "Yes! Captain, your first mate reports for duty!"
The former captain of the Black Pearl had not become a captain overnight. He, too, had climbed up step by step from a lowly sailor, so he was... very familiar with this routine.
Bai Zhi curiously sized up First Mate Jack, feeling that this man's style was completely different from everyone she had met before.
Boss Luo had already briefly explained the Black Pearl's situation to his maid... As for her master's sudden interest, Maid Miss never said anything—so long as he was happy.
Although the Black Pearl was a rare pirate ship on the Void Sea, in Maid Miss's eyes, it was simply too filthy... If she and her master were going aboard, it would have to be thoroughly cleaned first.
After all, ownership of the Black Pearl had now been transferred to the shop.
"This is You Ye." Boss Luo briefly introduced her. "From now on, she will be responsible for maintaining the Black Pearl, as well as making some minor modifications... First Mate, I hope you'll cooperate."
"I'll definitely keep the crew in line. Captain, rest assured." First Mate Jack patted his chest and agreed—anyway, all he had to do was agree.
At that moment, he wanted to return to the ship. He did not