Luo Yan was slightly surprised. He had not expected the "investor" mentioned by the driver to appear so soon. He glanced at Zhuo Hu, who understood at once. Stepping forward, he blocked the "investor."
Zhuo Hu was just about to drive the man away when a hairy hand reached out, grabbed the "investor," and tossed him aside.
Zhuo Hu looked over and saw a burly man in his thirties. He had a sturdy build and a thick covering of hair, especially on his arms and chest, where clumps of black hair made him look like a gorilla.
The burly man waved his hand and roared at the investor, "Get lost! Hou, how many times do I have to tell you? You're not welcome here."
The investor surnamed Hou climbed to his feet. He did not dare say anything, and turned to flee in embarrassment.
The burly man then said to Luo Yan and Zhuo Hu, "This is your first time on East Welcome Island, isn't it? This place is full of all kinds of people, so you two had better keep your eyes open."
"My name is Bao Ying. I was born and raised on the island, and I'm also the head of security for Oriental Shipping."
"Don't worry. If you run into annoying pests like that one just now, all you have to do is give them my name. They won't bother you again."
"However, if you want complete peace of mind, you'd better take one of these."
He pulled out several iron plates engraved with the words "Oriental Shipping," each bearing the image of a ship's wheel.
"These are our 'protective charms' here on East Welcome Island. Carry one of these with you, and no one will dare cause you trouble."
"Meeting is fate. These things usually sell