Xiang Yang took Chen Qingsheng and Chen Guan with him, chatting as they walked towards the fleet.
When the people in the fleet heard that they would have a new colleague, who would become the chief engineer of one of the ships in the fleet, they all crowded on the deck to watch.
"Brother Xia, the captain is really something. You have obviously been with him longer, and in terms of technical skills, you are a graduate of a formal school. Yet when he formed a fleet, he hired an outsider as the chief engineer of the new ship." A crew member who had just arrived at the fleet whispered to Xia Pengjie.
Xia Pengjie frowned slightly, then took a few steps back and hid himself in the crowd.
"What obscene words are you talking about? It's such a big fishing boat, and there are many equipments on it that I have never seen before. Can I be responsible for it?" Xia Pengjie grabbed the boy and whispered in his ear.
The new crew member said nonchalantly: "Brother Xia, am I not standing up for you?"
Xia Pengjie frowned again, "Okay, don't say that again. The captain is very good to me, there is nothing unfair about it. Besides, my goal is not to become a chief engineer. My goal is to become the captain of a fishing boat that can sail in the ocean before I turn 30."
"Okay, if you don't want to talk, then don't talk. Isn't it just a few words? Look how nervous you are." The man muttered a few words in dissatisfaction, then stepped forward again, "I want to see what this chief engineer hired by the boss looks like."
But soon, he was blocked by someone.
Fang Youqun turned around angrily and shouted, "Can you please stop pushing me from behind? I'm going to fall into the sea if you keep pushing me."
Although Fang Youqun did not hear the whisper between this man and Xia Pengjie just now, in fact, Fang Youqun was also a little unhappy.
It’s not that Fang Youqun thinks he should be the chief engineer.
Fang Youqun knew that he was not cut out for this job, and even if Xiang Yang really asked him to take the position, he would definitely not dare to do so.
However, Fang Youqun also disagreed with Xiang Yang's decision to hire a chief engineer from outside.
Fang Youqun feels that there are many talented people among the existing engine room crew members in the fleet, and any one of them is capable of being the chief engineer.
Finally, Xiang Yang brought Chen Qingsheng and Chen Guan to the dock.
Over there, Wu Shiwen and He Mingde came down immediately to greet them. Over here, Zhou Wang and Xu Fang were also walking up the stairs outside.
When Fang Youqun saw this, he quickly discussed a few words with Xia Pengjie, then pulled Xia Pengjie off the boat and said, "Let's go and welcome our new colleague."
"Brother Yang, Brother Qing, you are finally back. Is this Brother Guan?" Fang Youqun looked at Chen Guan with curiosity.
There is nothing different about him, he has dark skin, is not very tall, and has an ordinary figure and appearance, Fang Youqun thought.
Official Chen knew Xu Fang and others.
Wu Shiwen and Xia Pengjie didn't have time to talk again.
As for Fang Youqun, he started talking a lot as soon as he arrived and kept staring at Officer Chen's face.
Chen Guan smiled a little embarrassedly, "I'm Chen Guan, who are you?"
Fang Youqun scratched his head and said, "My name is Fang Youqun, and I'm your colleague."
Xiang Yang rolled his eyes and introduced Fang Youqun: "This is the third mate on my ship. He deserves a beating, but you won't be on the same ship with him in the future, so he can't get mad at you."
After Xiang Yang's explanation, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became relaxed.
Officer Chen smiled and shook hands with Fang Youqun. "So it's Deputy Fang. From now on, we will all eat in the same fleet. I'm new here, so please take care of me."
"Okay, okay. We are all family. If you need anything in the future, just ask me." Fang Youqun said, patting his chest.
Officer Chen nodded politely with a smile.
"I don't need to introduce this person anymore, right?" Xiang Yang quickly changed the subject and pointed at Xu Fang.
"Old Xu." Officer Chen grinned.
"I never thought that we would work together one day." Xu Fang said happily.
"Let's go and take a look on the boat first. Your room is empty and no one has lived there yet. But daily necessities are available and you can move in directly." Xiang Yang said with a smile.
A group of people got on the boat.
The crew members on the ship looked Chen Guan up and down. Most of them were just curious about Chen Guan, the chief engineer who had arrived suddenly. Only a small number of people held a skeptical attitude.
"Brother Yang, this is our future chief engineer? He doesn't look very old. What did he do before?" A crew member who had followed Xiang Yang from the beginning asked somewhat unconvinced.
Xiang Yang blinked his eyes. He had thought about it beforehand that if a chief engineer was hired from outside, some people would definitely express dissatisfaction.
But no matter how many times it takes his turn, it won't be this kid's turn to be dissatisfied. This guy can't recognize a single big word, and he is a complete loophole in the nine-year compulsory education.
No matter how many choices are made for this captain, he will never be chosen. What's the point of him being dissatisfied
Immediately, Xiang Yang said with a straight face: "Master Chen used to be the chief engineer. Don't look at his young age, he has been sailing on the sea for more than ten years."
Chen Guan was a little embarrassed at first, not knowing how to answer. When Xiang Yang said that, his face immediately turned red, and he quickly said, "I don't know any other skills. I just went out to sea early, just like celebrating my birthday, with more than a dozen boats going out to sea. I used to be the chief engineer on a medium-sized fishing vessel. This is my first time on such a large ship. I will have to rely on you for future work."
Xiang Yang secretly thought that this officer Chen was too shy and it would be difficult for him to control these people in the future. However, thinking of his work experience and the fact that most of the chief engineers were introverted, Xiang Yang felt relieved. A technician was different from the things on the deck. He only needed to ensure the safety of the fishing boat.
"Go to the room first and we'll hold a welcoming banquet for you later." Xiang Yang said.
Officer Chen looked around and suddenly said, "Wait a minute, Mr. Xiang, these two ships are new, right?"
Xiang Yang nodded, "Any questions?"
Officer Chen hesitated for a moment before he said, "Boss Xiang, take a look at these two ships and see what is the difference between them and that fishing boat."
Xiang Yang turned his head and looked at Wu Shiwen’s fishing boat.
Wu Shiwen spoke at this time.
"I know that my ship is second-hand, and these two ships are new." Wu Shiwen said somewhat stiffly.
"No, that's not what I meant." Officer Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Xiang, Captain, Captain Wu, what I meant is that you should look at the draft of these three ships."
When everyone heard this, they immediately looked carefully at the waterlines of the three ships.
It doesn't matter if you don't look at it, but you'll be shocked when you do.
Xiang Yang looked at Wu Shiwen in surprise, "Brother Wu, the catch you caught this time should be about the same as ours, right? The carrying capacity of your boat is about the same as mine, so why is your draft more than ten centimeters deeper than mine?" (To be continued)