More space on the fishing boat is used to store seafood, so although the boat is large, the dormitory is small. There were already 38 people, plus the three people from the Ocean Research Institute, a total of 41 people. Add the people brought by Fu Chen, the total number of people on the boat is 51, which is indeed a bit crowded.

Fu Chen smiled and said, "Second Aunt, you are too polite. We are the ones who have caused you trouble. If you need work later, just tell us and we can do it."

Aunt Liu waved her hand and said, "It will take at least seven hours of sailing to reach the high seas. During this period, since it is a fishing ban, we cannot set the nets, so everyone can rest. By the time we set the nets, we will probably have to wait until dark."

"Then let's rest now and get up to help in the evening." Fu Chen smiled and said that the work must be done well.

Aunt Liu reminded: "Put your luggage away first. I will take you around the fishing boat and introduce our fishing boat to you!"

"Aunt, I'm counting on you!" Fu Chen thanked her, then put down his luggage and led everyone out with Aunt Liu.

With Aunt Liu's introduction, everyone got to know more about the big fishing boats and watched them with great interest.

At this time, Liu Meilan was being questioned by Tang Changping and Xu Kaifa.

"Meilan, will they work on our ship in the future?" Tang Changping asked. "I know I shouldn't ask too much, but many boatmen come to ask us, and we don't know how to answer."

Xu Kaifa also nodded: "We can see that these people are not ordinary, and I'm sure the other boatmen have noticed it too. Instead of letting everyone have wild thoughts and mutterings, it's better to find a reasonable explanation so that everyone can speak with one voice."

Tang Changping echoed, "Yes, Meilan! The less you say, the more people will imagine!"

Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Didn't Fu Chen go to military school? Every summer they have summer internships. They can find a unit themselves or the school can arrange one. Now they come to our ship for internship. When they go out to sea and come back, they will have completed their summer social practice and will go back. Just think of them as temporary workers I hired, don't read too much into it."

Tang Changping and Xu Kaifa breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Many boatmen are worried that if you recruit more people, you will fire many of them. They cherish their current jobs very much and don't want to be fired."

Liu Meilan assured: "Everyone works very hard, I see it all, our fishing company is running well, and we won't lay off anyone. In fact, Fu Chen has some selfish motives for doing this, he wants to spend more time with me. After all, it's not easy for us to meet after he left."

Xu Kaifa suddenly realized: "Oh, so that's how it is! You young people really should spend more time together. Okay, I know what to say."

Liu Meilan explained: "Just say you are Fu Chen's classmate, don't say you are a soldier. There are only boatmen and fishermen on our fishing boat, no soldiers, understand?"

Xu Kaifa nodded: "Understood!"

Xu Kaifa went to the boatmen and explained the situation to them: "Don't worry, they will only stay on the boat for a while. After they return, they will leave. The captain said that we can just treat them as temporary workers and they will not threaten your jobs."

After hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, Captain Xu, these people look like soldiers, will they..."

Xu Kaifa said with a serious expression: "Remember, there are only boatmen on our fishing boat, no soldiers, please don't talk nonsense."

Everyone was stunned again, but since Captain Xu said so, they just listened to him. As long as he didn't steal their jobs, it was fine.

After two or three hours, the boatmen became familiar with the people brought by Fu Chen and everyone spoke freely.

The boatmen are good at chatting, and they are experienced and good at bragging. This is also because it is very boring on the fishing boat, and everyone uses this way to relieve boredom.

Squad leader Wang is very good at mass work. He learned about the company and commission from the boatmen and quietly reported to counselor Yang: "Counselor, the commission here is really high!"

"How high can it be?" Counselor Yang asked curiously.

Squad leader Wang replied: "The most common boatman here can get 30,000 or 40,000 yuan for each trip to sea."

Counselor Yang was stunned: "So many?"

"Yes, it's a very good unit." Squad Leader Wang replied, "But I think it has something to do with the boss. Fu Chen's girlfriend Liu Meilan is very generous."

Instructor Yang patted squad leader Wang on the head and said, "We are soldiers. The state gives us a lot of salary and allowances. Don't think about these messy things all day long. Don't forget, we still have a mission!"

Squad Leader Wang chuckled and said, "Counselor, I know. I didn't tell anyone else, but you. I heard that Mr. Liu's second brother has an underwater salvage company that specializes in salvaging underwater treasures. Many of the people working there are veterans, and they get more salary and subsidies."

Counselor Yang narrowed his eyes and looked at monitor Wang: "Xiao Wang, you have a bright future, so don't do anything reckless. Money is important, but it's not as important as your future."

Squad leader Wang quickly replied: "Counselor, of course I'm not tempted. I want to find a comrade for me. Is that okay with you?"

Instructor Yang was stunned: "What's the situation with your comrade?"

Squad leader Wang replied: "Oh, it's so sad to think about it. My comrade's family was bullied, and he went back to his hometown to visit his relatives and beat him up. He beat the man quite badly. Although he spent money to reconcile, he couldn't stay in the army anymore. He transferred to a local unit, but there was no good unit. Now he is back home to farm. I hope I can help him."

Instructor Yang gritted his teeth and said, "Don't be impulsive! Besides, if we want to do something, we should do it. How can we let others catch us?"

Squad leader Wang said with a bitter face: "Yes! My comrade is very capable and strong. It's a pity for him to stay in the countryside and farm for his whole life."

Instructor Yang touched his chin and said, "If he can live a peaceful life and farm, it would be fine. But I am afraid that such a soldier king will be bullied. Without proper arrangements, he will go on the road of crime, which is much more destructive than ordinary people. You have this intention and are willing to vouch for your comrade, which proves that he is not a bad person. Don't tell me, go find Fu Chen."

When squad leader Wang heard this, he smiled and said, "Even if I have to ask Fu Chen to sacrifice his appearance, I have to ask him for help!"

Counselor Yang nodded: "Remember, don't force others. If you can't work on the fishing boat, there are other arrangements. Although I have only been here for half a day, I can feel that this city is developing very fast and it is so charming. As long as you are willing, you can make money here."

After getting permission from the instructor, squad leader Wang happily came to find Fu Chen. After asking others, he learned that Fu Chen was in the cab, so he ran to the cab again.

At this time, Liu Meilan was driving the boat. Fu Chen leaned against the side and chatted with Liu Meilan with a bright smile on his face.

The arrival of squad leader Wang broke the pink bubble around him: "Come, come, come, I brought some dragon beard cakes from my hometown, come and have a taste."

Liu Meilan wiped her hands with a towel and took one to eat, but Fu Chen did not reach out.

Fu Chen asked: "Squad leader, I dare not eat your snacks. Tell me first, what is your purpose?"

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