But today, the crew members have indeed consumed a lot of physical energy.
In addition, diving is a very physically demanding sport, so Xiang Yang gave up the idea of diving after a little thought.
Because there are a lot of fish in this sea area, when the crew members were resting, the boat stayed where it was and did not sail to other sea areas.
Xiang Yang prepared to rest for two hours, and when everyone's strength recovered, he would cast another net and then return directly.
On the boat, the crew members were also very happy. Although they were a little tired today, they made a lot of money. Not only did the boss make a lot of money, but they also got a sip of soup. Each of them got a bonus of 5,000 yuan. In addition, they had actually been idle on the boat this time, and they were almost restless.
Every crew member was very satisfied.
At this moment, Xiang Yang, who was standing at the bow watching, suddenly saw several fast-moving small boats appearing in the distance.
"Hmm?" Xiang Yang raised his eyebrows. Each of those small boats was moving very fast, and judging from their models, they were not fishing boats, nor did they look like ferries or cargo ships.
Thinking that he was now in the high seas where the Naha Sea and the South China Sea meet, Xiang Yang suddenly became nervous, "Could those be the legendary pirates?"
"Xu Fang." Without hesitation, Xiang Yang shouted loudly.
"Captain? Is there something wrong?" Xu Fang asked puzzledly.
"Look at those ships, could they be pirates?" Xiang Yang asked Xu Fang.
Xu Fang was originally sitting on a small bench to rest. When he heard Xiang Yang say that they might have encountered pirates, he immediately stood up, ran to the bow in two or three steps, and asked, "Where are they?"
Xiang Yang pointed at a few small black dots in the distance that were getting closer and closer and showed them to Xu Fang.
Those small black dots are all small motorboats. Although the boats are very small, only six or seven meters long, they are very fast. There are four such small motorboats in total, and there are two rows of people sitting neatly on each one.
Xu Fang only took a glance and his face changed drastically, "That's right, Captain, these people are most likely pirates."
In fact, Xiang Yang also had some guesses in his heart.
On the high seas, if you encounter several ships moving together that are neither fishing boats, nor cargo ships or ferries, they are most likely pirates.
Asking Xu Fang to come over and take a look was just to confirm it.
But Xiang Yang did not panic. He calmly gave the order: "Notify Wu Shiwen and Chen Qingsheng, and ask them to put up anti-pirate barbs, and then put up the barbed wire, electrify the barbed wire, and prepare the high-pressure water gun for me."
"Yes, Captain." Xu Fang immediately picked up the intercom and notified Wu Shiwen and Chen Qingsheng.
Over there, Chen Qingsheng and Wu Shiwen, who received the news, also attached great importance to the matter. They immediately released the anti-pirate spikes on the three ships, and then wrapped a circle of barbed wire around the anti-pirate spikes and electrified them. In this way, even if the pirates approached the ships, they would not be able to climb onto the deck.
Fang Youqun also brought a group of crew members, each of them holding a steel fork, ready for battle.
"Turn the rudder to full force and head towards the South China Sea," Xiang Yang ordered.
Those pirate ships probably also saw the fully-armed anti-pirate barriers on the edges of the three fishing boats, and their speed obviously slowed down a little.
But obviously, they had no intention of giving up these three pieces of fat meat. They did not retreat, but stayed behind the fleet, following from a distance, looking for opportunities.
On the vast ocean, pirates are the most hated things by fishermen. These pirates are ferocious and brutal. If you fall into their hands, losing a layer of skin is the least you can do.
But strangely, Xiang Yang found that although most of the crew members around him were very nervous, there was no fear on their faces.
Some of the crew members even had a little excitement on their faces.
Xiang Yang asked Fang Youqun curiously: "Fang Youqun, aren't you afraid?"
Fang Youqun held the steel fork in both hands, "What are you afraid of? The side of our fishing boat is more than seven meters high, and it has anti-pirate spikes and electricity. Besides, our speed is not slower than theirs. Besides, we have more people than them. If it were me who was in charge, I would not run away, but go up and fight them directly."
"That's true, I think. Why should we be afraid of them for just that small boat? I think we should just turn the bow of the boat and ram them to see if they are afraid." Xia Pengjie also said.
Xiang Yang frowned and said, "Don't talk nonsense. These pirates are desperate criminals. They have weapons in their hands. If we let them climb onto the ship, we may not be able to defeat them."
Fang Youqun grinned and said, "That only works if they can climb up. Brother Yang, just watch me later. If they dare to climb up, I will harpoon them one by one."
Xiang Yang turned to look at Chen Qingsheng, "Did you send out a distress signal?"
Xu Fang nodded. "We have already asked for help from the country, but in this vast ocean, I estimate that it will take at least several hours for the nearest warship to come over."
"That means, in the next few hours, we can only rely on ourselves?" Xiang Yang asked.
Xu Fang nodded.
Xiang Yang picked up the intercom and ordered Chen Qingsheng and Wu Shiwen: "Chen Qingsheng, Wu Shiwen, follow me closely. Our three ships will be together in a while. Don't separate. Be sure to prepare the high-pressure water guns. If the pirates dare to climb the side of the ship, don't be polite. Just spray them directly. But be sure to protect yourself and don't show your head. I suspect these pirates have hot weapons in their hands."
"Don't worry, boss, I know what to do." Chen Qingsheng said confidently.
Wu Shiwen's voice was a little anxious, "Brother Yang, there is only barbed wire on my ship, and no anti-pirate spikes installed. What if they attack our ship first?"
"Don't be afraid. Your ship is a driftnet boat with a maximum speed of fourteen or fifteen knots. Even if they catch up with us, they won't be able to climb up with such a fast moving speed. Besides, I have already asked for help from the country. As long as we reach the territorial waters, these pirates will not dare to chase us." Xiang Yang said.
"Okay, Brother Yang, I'll follow your instructions." Wu Shiwen said.
Xiang Yang thought about it and shouted directly to Xu Fang: "Old Xu, let's go to the control room."
The high-pressure water guns on the ship are all remotely controlled and do not require human operation.
Xiang Yang first drove all the crew members into the cabin, and then locked the cabin door tightly from the inside.
Some crew members were still unwilling to do so. They had harpoons and could fight the pirates, but how could Xiang Yang feel at ease letting crew members armed with harpoons fight pirates armed with weapons
The cabins of these three fishing boats are all made of steel. As long as the cabins and the driving room are saved, the pirates will not be able to do anything to the people on the boat even if they really climb onto the deck.