Hong Kong Comprehensive: Who said that those who practice martial arts have no money?

Chapter 16 Brokers, Books and Periodicals

"Oh!"

San Jiangshui's unexpected turning elbow hit Li An's arm that was in a hurry to defend, causing Li An to retreat uncontrollably.

"call!"

Li An took a deep breath, kicked hard on the ground with his hind feet, and stopped his figure.

"Continue!" San Jiangshui was eager to try.

"No."

Li An waved his hand.Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he said:
"Brother, let's do it next time. Work will start soon."

Sanjiangshui glanced at the red clouds gradually emerging from the sky, and the coolies slowly gathering at the pier, and then nodded with unsatisfactory meaning.

He stepped forward and patted Li An on the shoulder with an exaggerated expression.

"During this period of time, you have made great progress! Before Ah Sheng said that you learned boxing very quickly, I thought he was exaggerating. Now it seems that what he said is still too conservative."

"No way? I can't compare to senior brother."

Li An smiled and praised.

Unexpectedly, Sanjiang Shui looked at him angrily.

"Hey, I'm a martial artist. I learned some boxing and kicking skills before I became a disciple. It's been more than ten years since I learned boxing. How long have you been practicing boxing?"

After saying this, when he turned around and was about to leave, he seemed to think of something.

"Oh, I almost forgot, that Wu Shihao you brought, the Chaozhou guy praised him in front of me yesterday.

So powerful!One can hit five or six!

The Chaozhou guy even asked me to ask Wu Shihao if he would like to work with him?

Please remind Wu Shihao, don't try too hard next time, just go through the motions and just show off. "

"understood."

Li An was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Seeing Sanjiangshui leaving, Li An, who had stopped at the pier for a moment, also turned around and walked towards the pergola.

It's just a good time to take a rest while the dock is not under construction yet.

As the red glow gradually spreads, the sun shines on the sea.

Freighters queuing up began to enter the port one by one, and the calm dock suddenly became noisy and busy.

Li An, who was sitting in the pergola, put down the cup after drinking tea, took the account on the table, and opened it to check.

A figure walked straight towards the arbor.

see you,

Li An stood up to greet him.

"Manager Liu, you're here so early. Come, come, sit first!"

Before Li An poured tea, Manager Liu put the books under his arm on the table.

Picking up the teapot and pouring a cup of herbal tea, he sat down on the bench and asked Li An:
"Anzi, have you finished what I told you last time?"

"It's already been done for you."

There was a smile on Li An's face:
"One fireman, three crew members, you can get any one you want."

Manager Liu said a little worriedly: "It was agreed before that the crew must have the experience of going to sea with the ship, especially the fireman, who must be a skilled worker! We don't have time to take apprentices."

Freighters of this period were generally powered by steam engines.

The steam engine boils water through a boiler to generate water vapor, and then pushes the piston to generate power to drive the freighter forward.

Although the boiler responsible for burning the boiler is only a basic technical job, he also needs to know the operation of the facility and observe the combustion situation in the pot.

This requires some experience.

"I'll take care of things, don't worry."

Li An is guaranteeing the ticket.

Seeing Manager Liu's noncommittal look, he said:
“These three crew members were all fishermen before and have been sailing on boats since they were young, even on ocean-going cargo ships.

As for the fireman I introduced to you, he worked for Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. for three years.Technology is absolutely fine!

I can guarantee these, as you know, what is important in this business is the word 'credibility'!If the situation is not true, I can fully refund the commission when the freighter returns to Hong Kong. "

Hearing Li An's words, Manager Liu nodded.

He took out a small wad of Hong Kong dollars and put them on the table.

"This is the commission. Get on board before the freighter leaves port at night."

"Ah."

Ang Lee nodded.

450 yuan.

The commission is exactly four people’s monthly salary.

When he took the Hong Kong dollars, his eyes inadvertently glanced at the books and periodicals on the table.

Jade Girl Sutra?
Isn’t this a popular romance book in Yau Ma Tei?

"cough!"

Manager Liu seemed to notice Li An's gaze and coughed slightly, pretending to be nonchalant.

"Now, these are not mine, they are all brought by the crew on the freighter.

You also know that ocean-going freighters spend ten and a half months at sea, and life on board is boring.So those crew members can only read some books and newspapers to pass the time.

You also know, men, it's normal to read some Fengyue books and periodicals, and it's not illegal, right? "

As he spoke, he showed an expression that any man could understand.

He also spread out the books generously.

"Ah."

Li An smiled and nodded, expressing his understanding.

Indeed, as Manager Liu said, unlike the mainland, reading romantic books and periodicals is not illegal in this era.

Even 'One Phoenix on the First Floor' relies on newspapers to attract customers.

As a result, certain newspapers and periodicals are affectionately called "Guidelines for P Prostitutes" by the citizens!
Looking over, except for the two Ta Kung Pao, there are all the popular Fengyue books and periodicals in Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, and tabloids.

Is there a Jade Girl Sutra?

Prohibition?

Ink flower?

Comb the liver?

ribs?

"Don't crew members like to watch current news?" Li An was a little curious.

Manager Liu gathered the books and periodicals on the table, complained and said:

"Of course you need to read books and periodicals when you're spending time at sea. Unfortunately, it's a bit hard to buy them. You have to go to the newspaper stalls in North-South and Yau Ma Tei to buy them."

Li An seemed to have thought of something, and asked, "Is there nothing for sale at the pier?"

Manager Liu took over: "So those newspaper vendors are not conspicuous!

It’s not a ferry terminal. The cargo terminal doesn’t sell many magazines and tabloids. How can I make money? "

With that said, Manager Liu got up.

Before leaving, he did not forget to say: "The freighter leaves the port at six in the evening, don't forget to arrange for them to board before then."

"Ok."

After watching Manager Liu leave.

Li An remembered the previous reminder of Sanjiangshui and looked around the dock.

At a glance, he saw Wu Shihao, who was dressed as a coolie and was about to receive the calculation chips.

He waved his hand at the other party, and saw that he noticed it.

Only then did Li An go straight over.

"Are you still used to working on the dock?"

Compared with the first time we met, Wu Shihao's bloodshot eyes and stained messy appearance.

Although he was dressed as a coolie at this time, his spirit was undoubtedly much better.

"Very good." Wu Shihao showed gratitude: "If I hadn't met you at the time, maybe I would have been hungry for a long time, how could I fill my stomach. I also trouble you to help us find a job."

Li An smiled and said: "Everyone has troubles! Don't worry about small things."

This sentence is not entirely polite.

If the other party hadn't reported his name that day, Li An would not have found himself helping, as if the refugee would be Wu Shihao.

After all, due to the famine there during this period, many people came to Hong Kong to make a living.

Naturally, there will be no shortage of refugees.

It’s okay to have relatives and fellow villagers who come to seek refuge. At least they can help them overcome the initial difficulties and help them find a job smoothly, so that they won’t live on the streets hungry.

(End of this chapter)