Special Forces Medic

Chapter 973 942: Picking Up a Girl While on the Run

The world's largest gang originated in Sicily!

The word MAFIA comes from the Sicilian uprising on March 30, 1282, the day before Easter. At that time, after a Palermo girl was raped by a French soldier on her wedding day, Sicily began a frenzied revenge, attacking every Frenchman they saw, and raising the slogan "morto alla Francia ltaia anela," meaning "death to France is Italy's desire." Mafia is the acronym of this slogan, and this word also means "refuge" in Arabic. Perhaps if history could be rewritten, the Mafia, with its Arab blood, would still have been born in Sicily, and would still choose Mafia as their symbol.

The word Mafia and its relation to the black hand has no particular meaning or connection; it originated from what is now Italy's Sicily and France's Corsica Island. With the evolution and examination of history, today this secret organization has expanded to many more territories, spreading across the world, especially on the east coast of the United States. It rose with the power and economic depression of the United States, reaching its peak in the mid-20th century. Although a series of FBI investigations in the 1980s dismantled it, this does not mean they are extinct. The Mafia has penetrated deep into the minds of every criminal.

Hua Qingyi gave Xiao Lin a prior explanation of the Italian Mafia's background to give him a general understanding. It won't be long before the plane lands smoothly on the island of Sicily, and once they set foot on this land, they will immediately become prey for those people.

"Brother, looking at the rules of the Italian Mafia, I suddenly realize we're really small fry," Hua Qingyi said with admiration, anticipating the coming moment. "The Mafia has seven commandments: Silence! The organization above the individual! Do not defy superior orders! Do not defect and surrender! Keep family secrets! Don't kidnap without permission! Brothers are strictly forbidden to fight! It really sounds like something, but the Mafia today is not what it used to be."

"These are all online materials!" Xiao Lin said, resting with his eyes closed. He knew everything Hua Qingyi was saying, but he believed this was just what the officials hoped civilians would see; the true Italian Mafia naturally had their own world. "The Italian Mafia is organized by family, with rules adhered to at every level, and each family has its own BOSS. Among them, 42 major families formed an 11-member committee, located in Palermo, which transcends all Mafia families, known as the highest authority, and the person in charge is called the Godfather. Today's Italian Mafia is unlike before; they prefer high intelligence crimes, with fewer people interested in traditional concepts of crime."

Xiao Lin rubbed his brow, blinking his dry eyes. "The five big families are distributed in various places: BONANNO, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, and the current Godfather is Nicholas Colombo."

"Gentlemen, the plane will land in ten minutes at Palermo Airport, and you have only five minutes to leave the tarmac."

"Five minutes?" Hua Qingyi glanced at Xiao Lin, feeling it was too rushed!

Xiao Lin picked up the microphone, contacted the front using Italian. "Five minutes should be enough to save our lives!"

"What do you mean?" Xiao Lin shrugged and pointed to the horizon outside. "There's a military vehicle parked."

"The pilot said they could find the most secluded runway to slide down, and after climbing over the fence outside, you need to walk a few kilometers to find a place to settle, so carry some food with you." Saying so, Hua Qingyi began handling all the food they could carry, knowing that only with food could he have the energy to run. "During the descent process, there will be a buffer time causing an error point in the plane, and we'll take the opportunity to run, understood?"

Hua Qingyi nodded, and after a rapid descent, the plane landed on the runway.

Palermo Airport handles traffic from surrounding countries, although smaller than Catania Airport, the concentrated small island traffic is considerable, with flights from major airlines not infrequent, but certainly not stalled either.

As expected, the plane Xiao Lin was on had a malfunction during its time on the farthest runway, stopping there. The cabin door was opened, and Xiao Lin and Hua Qingyi filed out and jumped off the plane.

The tower was still issuing warnings, and several patrol and maintenance vehicles were rushing in their direction. The two quickly darted toward the edge, where there were few obstructive facilities.

"Those soldiers seem to have spotted us." Hua Qingyi nudged Xiao Lin with his hand.

"I see. Aren't you going up?" He pointed to a watchtower, unsure if the wire mesh was electrified.

"I don't want to get electrocuted, follow me." Hua Qingyi patted Xiao Lin on the shoulder, having already found a better place to go.

An empty vehicle passed in front of them. Just then, a plane from Naples had stopped at their malfunctioning plane, and a group of tourists disembarked and boarded the shuttle bus.

"We're pretty lucky." Hua Qingyi said in Mandarin to Xiao Lin, who was crowded in the group of tourists. At this time, two soldiers boarded the bus, standing at the crowded exit looking inside.

Neither Hua Qingyi nor Xiao Lin was of short stature, their outstanding faces making them unforgettable at first glance. Xiao Lin lowered his head, while Hua Qingyi brazenly smiled at a single Italian woman beside him, captivating her young heart. The passionate kiss they shared blocked Xiao Lin from view, just as the soldier looking this way turned his gaze away.

Due to the intervention of the two soldiers, the shuttle bus remained stationary, attracting many tourist complaints and arguments. Amidst the complaints, the two soldiers jumped off the bus and ran toward their malfunctioning plane.

Hua Qingyi wrapped his arm around the young lady he just met, and as the bus swayed, they moved toward the exit.

Sicily's capital is Palermo, with a population of about 1.3 million people. Other major cities are Calania, Messina, and Syracuse;

Palermo is located in the northwest of Sicily. Sicily is located southwest of the Apennine Peninsula, beside Palermo Bay of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean, vast and fertile, with a warm climate and beautiful scenery, abundant in citrus, lemons, and olive oil. Due to its favorable natural environment for developing agriculture and forestry, it has historically been referred to as the 'golden basin'.

The ancient architecture in Palermo lacks a lavish exterior, blending Norman, Byzantine, and Islamic styles, with some buildings strongly reflecting Arab characteristics.

Xiao Lin followed closely behind Hua Qingyi and the girl, and with the local connections, they faced significantly fewer troubles along the way.

"Brother, how about we stay here today?" Hua Qingyi pointed at a fairly quiet-looking hostel and inquired, one arm casually resting on the girl while winking at Xiao Lin.

The girl's eyes sparkled; meeting two handsome foreign men right off the plane, she would certainly introduce them to her good friends.

"This is a youth hostel, many people gather here from different countries and regions, it can be quite interesting." The girl's gracious demeanor made Xiao Lin unable to refuse.

With approval, Hua Qingyi immediately proceeded to check-in at the counter, as cash was the only payment option, Xiao Lin headed to a bank entrance.

The limitless card drew a bewildered look from the foreign service staff managing the procedure, making Xiao Lin frown. "Is this card yours?"

"Is there a problem?" Xiao Lin asked impatiently. "Is it a password issue or a procedure issue?"

"Oh, I'm terribly sorry! I do not question your ownership, please wait a moment, the amount you need will be prepared quickly!" Frightened by Xiao Lin's displeasure, the girl lowered her head and continued with her work.

In little time, a large bag of cash was placed in a paper bag and handed to Xiao Lin. Subsequently, someone who looked like security closely followed him until they reached the bank entrance and politely escorted him out.

Such meticulous service made Xiao Lin feel uneasy, as special treatment could attract unnecessary attention, and the moment they stepped into Palermo, Sicily's largest city, they had already caught some people's eyes.

This is the gathering place of the Mafia; seemingly ordinary people could very well be members of a family, no foreigner escapes their watchful eyes, especially someone who becomes notable before even setting foot on the land.

Tightening the strap in his hand, Xiao Lin quickened his pace back to the youth hostel, where Hua Qingyi requested an additional room, and even a fool knew what he intended to do, leaving Xiao Lin alone to enter the neighboring room. As he was about to close the door, a pair of green pointed shoes stepped in.

"Hello!" Red wine-colored hair flashed across Xiao Lin's view, her prominent nose dotted with a few freckles, she seemed barely an adult. "My name is Francis Nubia Genovis, you can call me Nubia or Francis." The girl shyly lowered her head, her ears turning red.

"Is there something you need?" Xiao Lin stood in the doorway, looking at her expressionlessly.

"Ah, my friend Jessica asked me to see if you'd like to join them for dinner tonight." Facing this foreign man with eyes so dark as if they could swallow someone whole, Francis stepped back a little.

"Jessica?" A brunette with curly hair flashed in Xiao Lin's mind.

"Ah yes, she's the companion of the friend who traveled here with you; she's my cousin."

"Time and place, I will attend punctually. If there's nothing else, I'd like to rest now."

Frightened, Francis quickly slipped the pre-written note into Xiao Lin's hand before running off. Looking at the neat writing on the card in his hand, Xiao Lin curled his lip.

Francis Nubia Genovis, haha! (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation.)