69novels Chapter 13: Doing things this way makes people feel comfortable!
Chapter 13: Doing things this way makes people feel comfortable!
"Boss Huo, things haven't been peaceful lately. Look at those guys we salvaged, shouldn't we keep them? We might be able to use them later. Since there's still room on the ship, could we ask Manager Zhao for some bullets?"
Zhang Guohao walked up to Boss Huo and whispered to him that Boss Huo was the leader of the fleet, and the matter could only be handled after he had discussed it with him.
"You're going to keep those guys? If the foreigners find out, we'll lose at least a ship."
Boss Huo frowned and said to Zhang Guohao.
Compared to the possibility of dying, Boss Huo was more worried about his business and the fines.
We can't afford to suffer heavy losses on the road and not make much money at all.
"That's why you need to ask Manager Zhao for help. They have experience in hiding and transporting things. Besides, as long as you don't put the things at the dock, you can hide them anywhere. I've only been here for two days and I've already encountered this twice. This time, they even opened fire."
"If it weren't for a few other brothers who came aboard with me, I would have doubted whether they were actually on our side."
"The fighting in the north is getting fiercer and fiercer. Who knows what those people will do in order to cut off the transportation lines between Hong Kong Island and the mainland."
Zhang Guohao said that the main content was similar to what he had told Guo Dagui. Zhang Guohao felt that since Guo Dagui had been working with Boss Huo for several years, their ideas should be consistent, otherwise they would not be able to continue working together.
People with differing ideas cannot work together for long.
If he can persuade Guo Dagui, he'll probably be able to persuade Boss Huo as well.
Sure enough, Boss Huo was persuaded, or rather, he was caught in the current predicament.
When we first started shipping goods, there weren't so many problems. The Huo family had been ship owners for many years, and they had a lot of influence in the waters around Hong Kong Island, not to mention other places.
Once the island's guerrillas discovered the goods, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. First, someone went to the dock to inspect the cargo, and later they surrounded and intercepted the ship at sea, alerting the foreigners.
After dealing with the foreigners, a shootout ensued, resulting in numerous injuries.
Now that firearms have been used, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to control.
Money can be a powerful motivator. A generous reward will surely attract brave men. How long can those old friendships and relationships endure when faced with ever-increasing rewards?
Seeing that Boss Huo was already somewhat interested, Zhang Guohao continued.
"We don't need to make that many. One machine gun on each ship will suffice. We should only use it as a last resort. If we encounter a similar situation again, we won't be completely helpless and have to risk our lives to ram the ship."
"We'll probably spend a lot of money just on ship repairs, won't we?"
Zhang Guohao continued, saying that he knew Boss Huo didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he controlled the number of weapons.
Boss Huo nodded to Zhang Guohao, walked up to Manager Zhao, and whispered to him.
After listening to Boss Huo's words, Manager Zhao was stunned for a moment, then looked at the ships, nodded, and left again.
Soon, Manager Zhao brought five boxes with his men and asked Boss Huo to arrange for them to be loaded onto the ship.
Then, Manager Zhao shared some of his past experience in underground work, especially how to hide weapons.
"Boss Huo, that's all I can do to help. As for the rest, I'll report to my superiors and ask them to expand the patrol area a bit. Damn it, these bastards! Our compatriots are bleeding on the front lines, and they're stabbing us in the back!"
Manager Zhao concluded by saying that even the usually polite and refined Manager Zhao couldn't help but swear.
People who have served in the military are rarely always polite and refined.
"Manager Zhao, don't worry, I'm not afraid of them. As long as I'm alive, this supply line will not be broken!"
Boss Huo gave his earnest assurance.
After the equipment was loaded onto the ship, Boss Huo personally concealed and arranged it, informing only two trusted people on each ship so that it could be operated when needed or during inspections.
The ship was naturally handed over to Zhang Guohao and the old captain Guo Dagui for handling.
With everything settled, before dawn, the five ships set off again and returned to Hong Kong Island.
I don't know if those people couldn't stay up late, but the journey back was peaceful again.
"Ah Hao, you're from the North, here, take one home and eat it."
When they started unloading the boat, before Zhang Guohao could even say he wanted to buy a big carp to eat, Boss Huo came over, picked out a big carp, put it in a bucket, and handed it to Zhang Guohao.
"Boss Huo, I'll go through fire and water for you, Boss Huo!"
When Zhang Guohao saw Boss Huo coming over, he couldn't help but make a witty remark.
Some people's success is so great that everyone who sees it has to admire them.
It's true that Zhang Guohao is from the north, but he's also a worker here, so he can't just eat and take for free. But Boss Huo thought of this in advance and took it for Zhang Guohao first.
How could Zhang Guohao feel uncomfortable about this?
"Hey kid, go get some rest. Once you're rested, find some accommodation. We still have to go boating tonight."
Boss Huo said to Zhang Guohao, urging him to leave and not letting him continue unloading the goods.
"Alright, I'll personally let Boss Huo taste my cooking when I have the chance in the future."
Zhang Guohao carried the large carp out of the dock, found a rickshaw, and traveled all the way to Huaqing Pool.
"Sir, you've arrived!"
Whether it was a coincidence or someone was deliberately waiting for Zhang Guohao, Liu San was spotted at the door again.
"Here you go, the same as yesterday. I'll have the chef cook this fish for me. It's a genuine Yellow River carp. If it's not cooked well, I won't pay you; you'll have to pay me back."
Zhang Guohao didn't stand on ceremony and handed the bucket over directly.
"Sir, just you wait and see. We'll definitely do a good job. Our head chef comes from the palace; he's an apprentice of the King of Stir-fry."
Liu San hurriedly said that he had delivered the water bucket to the same private room as yesterday. After watching Zhang Guohao close the door, he carried the bucket to the kitchen.
Zhang Guohao took a shower first, then called over a massage therapist and a foot masseur, and it was the same old routine.
After the carp was cooked and prepared, weighing several pounds, Zhang Guohao ate it all by himself, even soaking his steamed buns in the soup.
Liu San was absolutely right; the cook is quite skilled.
Then Zhang Guohao took another nap, sleeping until four o'clock in the afternoon.
"Liu San!"
Zhang Guohao tidied himself up, opened the door, and called out to the outside.
"Sir, you're awake? Is it the same old routine today? Eating while listening to opera?"
Liu San stepped forward skillfully and said to Zhang Guohao.
"How's the apartment search going?"
Zhang Guohao first inquired about the apartment, explaining that he couldn't keep sleeping there; it was simply too expensive!
"Sir, you want to look at houses? I've found three: one in Tsim Sha Tsui, one in Yau Tsim Mong, and one in Kowloon South, all by the sea. Which one would you like to see, sir?"
Liu San announced three positions.
"Let's go to Tsim Sha Tsui first. If it's suitable, it'd be best to finalize it today. Is that enough time?"
Zhang Guohao glanced at the sky and said.