109: Chapter 109 Superyacht

The next day, with the sun high in the sky, Cao Xiao finally woke up slowly from his deep slumber.

In the living room, Duan Hong was pacing back and forth anxiously. Since Cao Xiao went to sleep last night, the residents of the villa complex had been startled awake and gathered around. The police arrived within half an hour. Although the police didn't make things difficult and sent boats overnight to recover the bodies from the sea and took away the surviving armed men, the two bodyguards couldn't explain such a huge commotion without Cao Xiao showing his face. However, they didn't want to wake him, so they could only claim the boss wasn't in and would go to the police station to explain as soon as he returned. It was now nearly noon, and the police station had called several times to urge them, yet Cao Xiao still wasn't awake. Duan Hong was hesitating whether to knock and wake him.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Cao Xiao at home?" A knock suddenly sounded at the courtyard gate.

"Who are you?" Duan Hong opened the door to see an old Black man and asked suspiciously in broken English.

"I am Dapu, the head of the Angress Family. I've come specifically today to apologize to Mr. Cao. Is Mr. Cao at home?" Dapu said politely, his face covered in smiles.

"The Angress Family! You're Dapu? Stand still, don't move!" Duan Hong almost didn't react in time. He had seen the intelligence on the Angress Family, and Dapu's photo was right at the front. Just last night, this man had sent people to kill Cao Xiao, and now he was showing up with a smile to apologize. Against such a fierce and cunning person, even if he was an old man, Duan Hong didn't dare let his guard down. He quickly drew his pistol and shouted at Dapu.

"Please don't be agitated! We have no ill intentions. We truly came to apologize today. We have realized our mistake and wish to obtain Mr. Cao's forgiveness. We have specially prepared a generous gift to visit Mr. Cao. Please, could you inform him?" Dapu held his hands above his head, still maintaining a sincere smile.

"Brother Duan, let him in!" Cao Xiao said to Duan Hong from the second-floor window.

"Mr. Cao, this man is very dangerous!" Duan Hong looked up and saw Cao Xiao at the window. His expression brightened, but he immediately turned back to stare at Dapu and spoke loudly.

"It's fine now. I just received a call from General Dimogo; the matter has been completely resolved. Let him in! I'll be down in a moment." After saying this, Cao Xiao disappeared from the window.

Duan Hong lowered his pistol and stepped forward to frisk Dapu. Only after confirming he carried no weapons did he let him through the door, though Dapu's attendants were not allowed inside.

"Mr. Cao, what happened yesterday was very regrettable. On behalf of the Angress Family, I sincerely apologize to you!" Dapu was standing in the living room. Seeing Cao Xiao slowly descending the stairs, he immediately trotted forward and gave a deep bow.

"I know everything. That person has already spoken with me. Since the parties involved have received their due punishment, then this matter is behind us. Please, have a seat." Cao Xiao sat down on the sofa of his own accord and spoke indifferently to Dapu.

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Cao. I have prepared a gift for you and hope you will accept it." Dapu had checked Cao Xiao's identity and only knew his public status as a shareholder of Tiandu Company who arrived in Cape Town a few days ago. As for Cao Xiao's information in China, he had no way of knowing. He also didn't know what kind of relationship this ordinary Chinese youth had with the hellish, devil-like Shura, but it was certainly not simple. Otherwise, Shura wouldn't have retaliated against their family for Cao Xiao. Regardless of what kind of person he was, as long as he was connected to Shura, he had to be treated with caution.

"Oh! Just leave it on the table!" Cao Xiao was not interested in the gift Dapu had prepared. He had already emptied everything from the man's two secret treasure rooms yesterday; any gift Dapu brought out now wouldn't be much better.

"Uh! Alright." Dapu hadn't expected that the heavy gift he had meticulously prepared would be completely disregarded. He had hoped these gifts would bring him closer to Cao Xiao, but now his full-force punch had hit empty air, making him feel like his heart condition was acting up again.

"That person entrusted me to manage the new company for him, but I don't have that much energy. Therefore, you will still manage it yourselves; I won't interfere. I want a thirty percent share of the dividends every year, but you must stop using those crooked and underhanded methods. That person doesn't care how much money the company makes, but he hates trouble! Give me a list of assets so I have an idea of the scale." Cao Xiao didn't bother with any pleasantries and went straight to the point. Although Dapu was technically his subordinate now, he still disliked the man.

Cao Xiao's unruffled demeanor made Dapu feel a bit disappointed. It seemed this youth was not someone easy to deal with, and life might be difficult in the future. "Yes, I will strictly manage the new company. Our family has a total of three companies, all named after the family: a logistics company, a mining company, and a legal consulting firm. Among them, the logistics company ranks third in the domestic industry, with logistics points covering all of South Africa and strategic cooperation agreements with international logistics groups. Goods sent from any small town in the country can be quickly delivered worldwide. It has an annual profit of six percent but is not listed, with assets of about twenty-three billion rand. The mining company owns a manganese mine with reserves of thirteen million tons, a gold mine with reserves of five hundred tons, and two diamond mines with total reserves of 2.3 million carats, all with supporting processing and smelting plants. Last year's net income reached 2.6 billion rand, with total assets of about fifty-six billion rand. The legal consulting firm is the largest and strongest listed legal firm in South Africa, ranking second in all of Africa. This is one of the reasons our family has remained safe and sound for so many years; its current market value is 1.8 billion us dollars. Additionally, our family has a ten-thousand-ton cruise ship and an ocean-going cargo fleet with a displacement of 350,000 tons. Finally, there is our family's core strength—the Iron Fist Mercenary Group, with a total of 680 direct combatants, 300 logistics personnel, and 200 affiliated mercenaries. The headquarters is in Somalia, and they are scattered across Africa and the Middle East in small teams to execute commissioned missions in war-torn countries. They are equipped with the most advanced modern weapons, including two attack helicopters and six armored vehicles. Their combat power is no weaker than any army of equal numbers in Africa. If Excellency Shura needs it, I can transfer command immediately. Other things are scattered, and I can't remember them clearly. I will bring the asset list when the company is established. Mr. Cao, what should the new company be named?"

"The new company will be named after your family. Shura doesn't want people to know of his existence, so this company will still be under your family's name on the surface. You handle the other arrangements. Hand over the command of the mercenary group; Shura will reorganize them and update all their weapons. With Shura around, this mercenary group is optional for you anyway, wouldn't you agree? One more thing, you know Junhua Company, right? Their boss had an accident, and the company suffered huge losses. I need you to acquire this company in its entirety. This is also Shura's wish. I will give you the necessary funds when the time comes. This must be accomplished; no matter what means you use, even if the acquisition fails, you must make them go bankrupt. If there's nothing else, you may leave!" Cao Xiao began to dismiss him.

"Uh! Alright! I'll have someone reach out to that company. Farewell." Dapu still couldn't adapt to Cao Xiao's speaking style. He couldn't remember the last time he had experienced such a situation; since taking over as family head, no one had spoken to him like this! He wanted to get angry, but then he thought of that demon's figure. Seeing Cao Xiao resting with his eyes closed, he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He didn't know how Junhua Company had offended that great lord, but it was a good chance to vent his frustration on them. Dapu responded softly and then turned to leave the living room dejectedly.

Listening to the sound of the car fading away, Cao Xiao finally opened his eyes. Recalling the events of last night, he felt a bit troubled. He took out his satellite phone and called He Yueyou to explain the situation here so she wouldn't worry, then called his parents to let them know he was safe.

He casually picked up the cardboard box Dapu had left on the table. Upon opening it, he was quite surprised. Inside the box wasn't the gold, silver, or jewelry he had imagined, but a ship ownership certificate. It turned out Dapu had gifted him a private yacht, and a super luxury yacht at that! Had he known earlier, he would have opened it to look; this was a massive gift! Dapu had certainly paid a high price, and he must have been quite upset by Cao Xiao's earlier attitude. This super yacht was currently docked in Victoria Harbour, and he could take possession of it with this certificate. Looking at the yacht's details, he was exceptionally happy. This yacht was launched just this year and delivered to the Angress Family only a few days ago, but before they could enjoy it, it had fallen into his hands. A luxury yacht is a symbol of luxury and power, integrating navigation, sports, entertainment, and leisure. Every successful man desires to own a super yacht, and Cao Xiao was no exception.

This yacht was built by a Croatian Shipyard and named 'Star of Cape Town' by Dapu. Although the name was incredibly tacky, the yacht itself was full of technological flair. From the pictures, it looked somewhat like the style of the 'Privilege One' super yacht, also with a matte silver-gray coating, but the lines of the hull were harder and looked more impactful.

The yacht was 112 meters long and 19 meters wide, with a total displacement of 11,000 tons. The inboard engines were diesel-powered German MAN turbocharged engines with a power of up to 20,000 horsepower. Using triple-screw propulsion, the maximum speed could reach 27 knots, with a cruising speed of 26 knots.

The 'Star of Cape Town' had five decks in total. The lowest was, of course, the engine room and machinery room. The second deck was used as a docking bay for a 12-person submarine. This level also featured a small disco for guests to dance. From the third deck up were the living and entertainment areas. The yacht featured a stage, exhibition hall, 3 restaurants, 2 kitchens, an aquarium, a disco, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym with a sauna, and a steam room. There were 23 guest suites in total, capable of hosting 80 guests. The largest suite was, naturally, for the owner's exclusive use, located on the fifth deck and spanning 5,000 square feet. The main living room was decorated with various modern and classical style furniture. A loggia spanned the entire yacht, connecting the main living room and the banquet hall. The curved structure at the stern was fitted with observation glass windows, providing a 270-degree ocean view.

A small garden was designed on the deck, which could be accessed directly from the gallery. The master bedroom's ceiling could automatically retract and open, allowing the owner to sleep under the stars with his girlfriend. The VIP guest suites consisted of five doubles and two singles, all with their own ocean-view balconies and equipped with 6-foot widescreen movie screens. The cabins were furnished with high-grade materials such as teak, leather, gold-plated hardware, stainless steel handrails, premium carpets, high-end furniture, modern electrical equipment, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and special lighting designs, reflecting a luxurious atmosphere from inside out. Overall, the yacht was like a floating apartment at sea that integrated modern office work with family leisure. It had holistic functional characteristics at sea, suitable for family leisure life, as well as for gatherings or entertaining friends and clients.

In addition to luxury facilities, the yacht was equipped with advanced security and defense facilities such as a radar alarm system, missile defense reconnaissance system, satellite navigation system, and close-range weapon identification system. Furthermore, all guest rooms, the cockpit, and the area around the owner's suite were installed with armor plates and bulletproof glass. The yacht was equipped with four cars, 8 small boats, 6 jet skis, a helicopter, and even a submarine. Besides underwater sightseeing, this submarine could dive to a depth of three hundred meters to evade attacks and could enter the hull directly from the bottom of the yacht.

Cao Xiao wished he could go to the port to receive the yacht immediately, but he had just acted completely indifferent toward Dapu's gift. If he went to receive it impatiently now, Dapu would definitely know immediately, which would be quite embarrassing. He had no choice but to give up dejectedly. The police station, for some unknown reason, had already quickly handled and closed the case regarding the early morning attack, so he didn't need to worry about it anymore. He told Duan Hong and Li Quanshuo to get some good rest and go pick up Wu Feng and the others in the afternoon.

Having nothing to do for the moment, he decided to sort through the items obtained from the Angress Family's secret rooms. He had only glanced at them briefly before and didn't have an accurate count of what was there. First was the secret room that had never been opened. According to his guess, that secret room was likely because a certain head of the Angress Family had suffered a major mishap, leading to the information about the room not being passed to the next head, which was why it had remained sealed and undiscovered until now.

This secret room contained mostly cultural relics, numbering over 1,600 pieces, most of which were from Africa. Next was gold; although the purity wasn't high, the quantity was thirty-four tons, consisting of 19th-century gold coins and bullion from various countries. There were also quite a few silver coins, several large boxes in total. Finally, there were various gemstones. The most numerous were naturally diamonds—all rough diamonds over one carat. There weren't many cut loose diamonds, totaling over 43,000 carats, with over a hundred stones weighing more than ten carats. The largest one was a full 1,300 carats. Although not even half the weight of the world's largest diamond, the 3,106-carat 'Cullinan,' it was still significant enough to be ranked. Additionally, there were rubies, sapphires, and South Africa's national stone, Sugilite. While South African rubies and sapphires aren't famous and their quality doesn't match world-renowned origins, the sheer quantity was overwhelming—the two combined amounted to over 8,000 carats.