Chapter 308: Calculation

Kalifa's appearance was originally bad news, but by a stroke of luck, it solved the danger Su Xiao faced at the Galley-La Company.

As long as Rob Lucci and the others didn't want Kalifa to die, they wouldn't take the initiative to provoke him. Silencing him was possible, but that would require sacrificing Kalifa.

If Rob Lucci really brought people to silence him, there would be a risk of total exposure. Between one person being exposed and everyone being exposed, Su Xiao believed they would choose the latter.

Moreover, the attitude Su Xiao had shown earlier was that he discovered Kalifa's suspicious identity because he found the poison she used to be special, rather than putting on an omniscient and omnipotent appearance, saying a bunch of brain-dead nonsense, like "I know your plans and companions."

In the current situation, the possibility of Rob Lucci and the others coming to find him was even smaller.

Kalifa had a special way of being used. Of course, it wasn't an R|B|Q, but a bargaining chip.

Walking on the streets of Water 7, Su Xiao was in a great mood, but for a moment, he didn't know where to go.

A strange fragrance drifted into his nose, and his pant leg was tugged. It was Xiang Bubu Wang.

Xiang Bubu Wang was sticking out its tongue, looking at a roadside stall where quite a few people were gathered. Su Xiao walked up and discovered that what was being sold was a specialty of Water 7: grilled Water-Water meat.

Su Xiao bought a few skewers of Water-Water meat. This type of meat was very special; it had a texture somewhat like jelly when shaken.

Taking a bite, Su Xiao's eyes widened. The food in the Pirate World was indeed well-deserved of its reputation.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, that smooth and tender feeling made one linger.

"Woof woof."

Xiang Bubu Wang was spinning in circles anxiously. Su Xiao threw a piece to Xiang Bubu Wang, and Xiang Bubu Wang swallowed it in one gulp—a typical "Pigsy eating the ginseng fruit," not tasting anything at all.

"What a waste of good things."

Su Xiao handed Xiang Bubu Wang a skewer and continued walking forward. He prepared to go to Dock 1; after all, his job was to maintain order at Dock 1.

But one thing made Su Xiao vigilant: Iceburg should be suspicious of him. Earlier, he said he had repelled the pirates; Iceburg believed him on the surface, but the Galley-La Company popularity in the mission list hadn't increased, which meant Iceburg didn't believe him.

Su Xiao wandered around and arrived at Dock 1. The shipwrights were working on the open ground of Dock 1, and he pulled over a chair and sat on the side to watch the fun.

Su Xiao's job was to maintain order, which was to watch the field; he didn't need physical labor. The pay was 600,000 Berries per month, equivalent to about 35,000 RMB.

With his strength, the salary was a bit low. This was the probationary salary; after the probation period, the salary would increase, and there were benefits for every group of pirates repelled.

Iceburg had one requirement, which was not to kill. Although the Galley-La Company had a significant background, Iceburg was very low-key.

The shipwrights looked at Su Xiao in confusion, not knowing why Su Xiao was sitting there, but no one came up to ask, just assuming Su Xiao was a guest.

At the old shipyard where Su Xiao fought the Revolver Man, Kalifa returned here after parting with Su Xiao.

Iceburg was stunned when he saw Kalifa. The slightly wrinkled clothes on Kalifa made people's imaginations run wild.

"Young people are really open-minded."

Kalifa stood silently behind Iceburg, and Iceburg was even more surprised.

"I didn't expect you to have such an open side. Although Byakuya is a handsome young man, it's a bit too fast."

Hearing Iceburg's words, Kalifa's face darkened, and then thinking of something, a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Just tripped on the road, don't misunderstand."

"Alright, I didn't misunderstand, but you're not young anymore. Although Byakuya just joined the Galley-La Company, his strength is not weak, and he has a bright future."

Iceburg said half-jokingly, and the suspicion toward Su Xiao in his heart lessened a bit. He didn't stop love between subordinates. Although Kalifa was his secretary, the two were just superior and subordinate.

Kalifa didn't explain further; the more you try to cover up such things, the more they get smeared. At the same time, she had a plan in her heart. Since Iceburg misunderstood that she had a relationship with Byakuya, she would simply drag that bastard into the water. Her final plan would start in a few days; by then, the opponent wouldn't be able to stand in Water 7, and might even be hunted down.

The more Kalifa thought, the more she felt it was feasible. According to her previous judgment, Byakuya's strength might not be weak.

"Mr. Iceburg, when did Byakuya join the Galley-La Company? How old is he?"

Kalifa's question stunned Iceburg. Earlier, he was just joking.

"Kalifa, you..."

Kalifa's face flushed red, and she tidied the hair at her temples.

Pauly, the shipwright on the side, also heard it and looked at Kalifa in surprise. Kalifa's scheme had succeeded. For a secret agent, she still had this bit of acting skill.

Let more people know that Su Xiao had a relationship with her, so that after the plan unfolded, Su Xiao would be an enemy of the Galley-La Company, and he wouldn't be able to explain it even if he tried.

Having an ambiguous relationship with Kalifa just one day after arriving, but then Kalifa suddenly betrayed them a few days later—who would listen to Su Xiao's explanation then? No one would.

The matter spread from ten to a hundred, and the shipwrights' souls of gossip burned fiercely.

Su Xiao didn't know about this. If he knew, he would definitely cut off Kalifa's tongue. The opponent was clearly trying to drag him into the water; she had no good intentions.

Su Xiao guarded Dock 1 for an afternoon. No pirates came to cause trouble. The shipwrights here became a bit more familiar with him, knowing that Su Xiao was a new employee responsible for the security here.

The sky gradually darkened, and the shipwrights got off work. In one afternoon, Su Xiao's popularity increased by 40 points, which left him somewhat confused. Could introducing one's name also increase popularity? This was too simple.

Around 5:00 PM, Angus found Su Xiao. Earlier, Iceburg had said to let the two attend the celebration in the evening. He didn't know what it was celebrating; it should be something like a party.

Angus patted Su Xiao on the shoulder, his expression somewhat envious.

"You kid are amazing. You won the heart of a great beauty just one day after arriving."

Su Xiao was stunned; he didn't know what the other party was talking about.

"Heart?"

"Don't play dumb. Many people in the Galley-La Company know about you and Miss Kalifa. That cold beauty actually took a fancy to someone; it's really..."

Hearing Angus's teasing, Su Xiao's expression changed slightly. He vaguely guessed a possibility.

Thinking quickly in his brain, Su Xiao immediately realized what was going on. That woman Kalifa had bitten him back.

"Is that so."

Su Xiao stood up and followed Angus toward Iceburg's residence with a normal expression.

Kalifa's behavior could only mean one thing: she wanted to drag him into the water. At noon, he had pinned Kalifa to the ground and stuffed explosives into her, and by evening, this rumor appeared.

On the way to the celebration, a smile appeared on the corner of Su Xiao's mouth.

Although he would be dragged into the water, this was a good situation. At least it could help him quickly increase his popularity. Earlier, he was still wondering how his popularity increased by 40 points when he only got familiar with those shipwrights in the afternoon.

Su Xiao checked his popularity again, and it had increased by another 30 points, and it was still growing. It wouldn't be long before it reached 200 points.

More importantly, he controlled Kalifa's life and death. As long as he detonated the alchemy bomb, Kalifa would definitely die.

The popularity issue was temporarily resolved, and he started preparing for what would happen later. There were five days until the Straw Hat Pirates arrived on the island; by then, Water 7 would be in chaos.

There was no need to consider these for now. How to fish for benefits during these five days was the kingly way.

While thinking, Su Xiao arrived in front of Iceburg's courtyard. Iceburg's house was very luxurious, not inferior to the municipal building.

Entering the first floor of the building, the sound of noise came, and the aroma of food mixed with the smell of alcohol. Several long tables were placed in the hall, with food on them. Many shipwrights were talking loudly while drinking, some laughing heartily. The banquet was very lively. ===== CHAPTER 309 =====