sbdcsierra Chapter 1669 Setting Sail (Refreshed and Updated)
Chapter 1669 Setting Sail (Refreshed and Updated)
Chapter 1669 Setting Sail (Refreshed and Updated)
Ye Yaodong found Ye Chenghu an eyesore and simply kicked him out.
While it's true that having many skills is never a bad thing, one should do the right thing at the right age.
Hobbies can be expanded, but is it something a 15 or 16-year-old like him should learn to drive a boat?
Driving is not something he should learn at his age; we should wait until he turns 18.
We'll talk about setting up the boat after he graduates.
What I should do now is study hard.
At most, I'll take him out to see more of the world and broaden his horizons whenever I have the chance, so he doesn't become stupid from studying on campus all day and lose his sense of reason.
Ye Yaodong steered the giant steel ship straight to the port of Zhoushi. Although the fishing boat was large and heavy, it was not slow at all, and it actually reduced the time by 1/3 compared to ordinary fishing boats.
The salty sea breeze carried the fishy smell of seafood, and the dock was bustling with noise as cranes roared as they hoisted baskets of gleaming fish.
However, all this usual hustle and bustle was broken by a huge figure slowly approaching from the horizon.
It was a moving steel mountain, and what stood out was the large red flower tied to the bow, so simple yet eye-catching that it was a new ship at a glance.
Its massive body seemed to press down the sea surface, and the waves it created during its voyage pushed the dock in layers, turning the surrounding fishing boats, which were only thirty or forty meters long, into "small sampans" surrounding the giant.
The massive dark blue propeller at the stern occasionally churned up clumps of murky water, indicating that it had just slowed down.
A deep and powerful whistle blared, its sound resonating in people's chests, signaling the ship's arrival at the port.
Whether it was the fishermen on the sea or the people on the shore, they all pointed and talked in amazement at their new boat.
The difference of two or three meters is not very noticeable on such a large fishing boat, but such a large new boat will cause a commotion wherever it goes.
After all, the port still mainly uses near-shore trawlers around 20 meters long.
The fishing boats were already quite conspicuous as they lined up to enter the port. After completing the docking procedures and arriving at the docking area, the boatmen from the fishing boats next to them struck up a conversation. They were also old acquaintances from the fishing company.
There are many fishing boats from local fishing companies, of all sizes. However, not many fishing boats can dock in this deep water area. Most of them belong to fishing companies or are cargo ships for collecting fresh catches.
There aren't many individuals involved; most are fishing at sea. They often encounter fishing company cargo ships, which only dock every few days and take most of the day to unload, making collisions the most likely scenario.
"Damn, bro, it's you guys from Dongsheng again?"
"Ah, an old acquaintance."
"I knew it! How come there's another huge new ship coming into port? It's one of yours again. I could tell it was yours just by looking at the clothes from afar."
"That is."
"Our two companies are like a race, you have a new boat, and we have a new boat."
Ye Chenghu interjected, "Hehe, our boss is amazing, awesome."
"That's really impressive, incredible. Each individual is almost as big as our entire group. How big is your boat? It looks bigger than last year's Dongyu."
“It’s bigger than the Dongyu from last year, and bigger than your new ship. Our ship is actually 71.8m in length.”
"Ah! So your ship is now the largest in the whole port?"
The people on the deck of the Dong Sheng were extremely proud; they were so proud of themselves that they outshone even the workers from the big factories.
Ye Chenghu was also full of pride. This was his family's boat, bought by his father. His father was awesome.
"If your family doesn't have a bigger boat than this, then our boat is the biggest!" He puffed out his chest, extremely proud.
The other person gave them a thumbs up.
Before long, when they finished their work at the dock, all the workers in the unloading area knew that their ship was 71.8 meters long, making it the largest in the entire port.
Ye Yaodong stayed in the cockpit a little longer, studying the new equipment on the fishing boat, since the docking process wouldn't be quick anyway.
He only went down after everyone on deck had finished their work, but he only let them disembark first. He then looked around the ship again before finally going down himself.
"Dad, when will we start construction on this ship?"
"tomorrow."
"Oh, tomorrow? We're setting sail so soon? I was just thinking about when we'd go out to sea together?"
"Of course we're in a hurry. There aren't enough cargo ships to begin with, and we're working non-stop every day. If it weren't for the typhoon that caused us to take a few days off and return home, the cargo ships would be overwhelmed and the warehouses would be overflowing with goods."
"Ok."
"I'll let you come along today to take a look. Tomorrow, the fishing boat will have its departure ceremony, and you'll also take a boat to Shanghai. Classes start the day after tomorrow."
"Oh."
"I remember writing an 800-word essay about my impressions."
He wanted to sigh, but quickly held it back. Being a student is really hard; you have to write 800 words all the time.
"Let's go back to the factory."
By this time, everyone on the shore knew that this ship was another new Dong Sheng, and they all pointed and whispered among themselves.
"...Are these two companies going head-to-head? You bring a new boat, I bring a new boat, and we take turns."
"Yes, it hasn't been that long. The ships coming into the port are getting bigger and bigger."
"The two docking points are right next to each other. Dong Sheng Fisheries is really powerful and amazing, isn't it?"
"I heard the boss has very strong connections..."
"Ah, it must be hard, otherwise how could it catch up with the local fishing companies?"
……
As they walked along, all they heard were discussions.
When passersby stopped them to ask questions, they simply said they were in a hurry and left.
"Dad, how many boats does the fishing company have? Do we have more or fewer boats than them?"
"It certainly doesn't earn as much as them. After all, it's the number one fishing company in the area. They must have made a lot of money over the years."
"Their ships look dilapidated, not as good as ours."
"How many years have fishing companies existed? How many years have their fishing boats been in operation? How many new boats can they have? The new ones have definitely been added in the last two years. The processes for such large companies are complicated. Even small things have to be reported up the chain of command and then wait for approval, not to mention big things like building large ships, there are bound to be a lot of noise."
"Oh, so in the end, we're the ones who are the best."
"Hehe, at least it's a state-owned enterprise, so it's still a secure job. But when social security is implemented, I'll pay for everyone's contributions, so we'll have pensions when we get old."
"what is this?"
"Don't ask so many questions, kid. It's policy, you wouldn't understand even if I told you."
Ye Yaodong quickened his pace.
There are no cars available here; they're all used for transporting goods. The drivers have to walk slowly to the street to call the factory and ask them to come and pick them up, otherwise it would take two hours to walk.
Everyone else is used to walking, but he can't; he's not used to it, and that takes two hours.
Moreover, his time is very precious. He would rather spend two hours walking than sleeping and catching up on sleep while on his way to collect debts.
Upon receiving the call, Ye's father hurriedly drove his tractor out, but he picked up the person halfway there and didn't have a chance to go to the dock for a look.
He really wanted to go to the docks to take a look.
Ye Yaodong told him to go by himself, as they were going home to sleep. They had set off at 1 a.m. in order to get to the shipyard to start the ship this morning, and were now exhausted and just wanted to go back to sleep.
Ye Chenghu was in high spirits and volunteered to go to the dock with his father to continue watching the boats. The grandfather and grandson suddenly had company. They jumped out of the car, said hello, and left first.
Ye Yaodong ignored them; he needed to go back and rest up so he could sail the boat to the vicinity of DYD tomorrow to support the fresh seafood collection boats.
"I'll go back and get a good night's sleep to recharge. We'll set off tomorrow morning. When I get back, I'll take stock of the crew and make arrangements so we can set sail at 8 a.m. sharp."
"receive."
He had already planned out the crew on the ship a month ago, compiled a list, and posted notices. He would hand the list over to the person in charge to notify them when he got back. Right now, the last thing he needed was manpower.
With several expansions, the factory now has more than 300 employees, and another batch will be added after the New Year. Even the staff housing for employees' families has already started construction.
His fishing boat also has 400 people. The Dong Sheng is number 11, and there are 7 Yuan Yang. Two more are at the Donghai Shipyard in Shanghai, and the other two are at other shipyards in Shanghai.
Two ships from Donghai Shipyard are also nearing delivery. By this calculation, there will be nine ocean-going vessels before the end of the year, and they will all be delivered after the new year, bringing the total to eleven.
There are three types of fishing boats: one 30m long, one 36m long, one 40m long, and another one called Dongyu No. 1.
Jiangnan Shipyard also has another fresh catcher, the Pioneer No. 2, which will be delivered in another six months, and two more trawlers similar to the Pioneer No. 2 are under construction.
By a rough calculation, he now has a total of twenty-seven fishing boats, not counting those that haven't been delivered yet. He's practically the leader of the group in secret.
Ye Yaodong returned to his dormitory, lay on his bed, and silently calculated his ship, feeling more and more satisfied.
If he hadn't sold those dozen or so small boats, he would have close to 50 by now.
However, these small boats are just there to make up the numbers; it doesn't matter whether they're there or not, it just sounds better in terms of quantity.
Unexpectedly, he now has a total of seven or eight hundred workers under his command, which is unbelievable, more than the number of men in their village.
No wonder he has to pay out so many salaries every month. Every month when the finance department comes to him with the payroll to sign, he feels that the amount is getting bigger and bigger, which is terrifying.
I'm also thinking of hiring some assistants for the finance department, otherwise, with so many people's salaries, we'll have to work overtime until midnight every month.
It was already dark when he lay down in bed, which was just the right time for him to sleep soundly until dawn.
Mr. Ye wanted to talk to him that night, but knowing he was asleep, he didn't dare disturb him. He held back until the next morning, when he came to wake him with dark circles under his eyes.
"What's wrong? You're so excited about the new ship that you can't sleep. If it were a car that came back, you'd be up all night, wouldn't you?"
"I heard you just took over the Vanguard and are planning to set sail this morning?"
"Yes, if this ship hadn't arrived soon, the other ships would have been overwhelmed and would have had to sail back to unload their cargo themselves. Now that we have this ship, we need to hurry and set sail to provide support."
"Okay, manpower..."
"The shifts were all arranged and ready a long time ago. I bet everyone is already waiting in the parking area by now."
"Then I'll stay at the factory and keep an eye on things. How many days are you planning to go? Come back soon."
"I'll be back as soon as I finish picking up the goods; it definitely won't take more than 7 days."
Ye Yaodong thought for a moment, then instructed his father, "If the Dongyu No. 1 returns, please inform them to go out to sea again, prepare their nets, and start fishing. If I can contact them from the ship, I will also notify them."
"it is good."
"When I come back next time, I'll hand over this Pioneer to the captain. You can go on board and keep an eye on it. I need to stay ashore and collect debts. It's almost the end of the year, so I'll collect as much as I can."
Ye's father originally wanted to say that he would stay on the shore and oversee the factory, while Dongzi would watch over the fishing boats at sea. After all, the new boat was the one he was most familiar with, and now that another boat was going to participate in the fishing, he would definitely have to take command.
But chasing payments is still important. With the Chinese New Year approaching, everyone needs to settle accounts, and there are always valid reasons. If he doesn't go to collect, he won't be able to get paid, and it will be even harder to collect next year.
"Okay, I understand. If I don't understand, I'll ask the other captains."
"Yes, you can also take a look around the reef near the lighthouse. The red flag should still be flying there. You can go and check it out."
"You just hit me where it hurts."
"What? This is to remind you of the consequences of being lazy."
"Alright, stop rambling. There are people waiting downstairs. Think again and see if there's anything you haven't told us. Tell us quickly, otherwise, once we leave, we won't be able to tell you anything, and we won't be able to find you."
"That's about right. You've told them what you need to tell them. I haven't been busy lately. If you need anything, just go to Manager Qi or the others. They know more about everything than I do; they're the ones who report to you."
As Ye Yaodong spoke, he hurriedly packed his luggage, which he had prepared in advance. He knew that he would be at sea for several days, so he had to bring all the necessary clothes and supplies.
"father……"
"What are you doing here? Aren't you going to get on your boat?"
"I'll go to the dock with you. Isn't there a ship launching ceremony? I'll go take a look, watch you scatter wine and glutinous rice, and chant 'Māli māli huāng'..."
Ye Yaodong tossed the luggage in his hand to him, "Then you take it, and we'll take the boat back to Shanghai later."
"Dad, isn't Grandpa going back to Shanghai?"
"You've already gotten your driver's license, why would you go back to Shanghai?"
"Okay, then I'll be alone."
"Isn't Chen Baoguo involved?"
"They're not family."
"What? You need someone to accompany you while you study? How old are you? If you have a lot of free time after school, then go out and play with your friends. No early dating allowed."
Ye Chenghu's face instantly turned bright red. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm just reminding you not to follow Ye Chenghe's example. Early relationships are not advisable. Look at him, he regretted getting married so early."
"I didn't."
"It's best if you don't have any, otherwise the money you've saved in your piggy bank for years won't be enough for you to spend."
"I can't even bear to spend it on myself!"
"That's good."
It's good that they haven't figured it out yet.
"When you were little, you used to carry those cards with you every day and say you didn't want to get married."
He was embarrassed again. "There are so many people here. Stop talking, I'm getting on the bus."
P.S.: I'm going to bed early and waking up early now, and I get sleepy by 10 pm, but thankfully I managed to finish writing this.