Rebirth 77: From Beachcombing to Becoming a Tycoon and Spoiling My Wife

Yang Bai nodded in satisfaction, then quickly ran inside to grab two packs of cigarettes and handed them to the two comrades.

"Watch closely, you all understand how important this order is, right?"

The two burly men smiled and accepted the cigarettes.

They said in unison.

"Yes."

Hearing the commotion, Su Wanqiu dressed and came to the courtyard. She saw that Yang Bai had indeed hired two strong men to guard the place. Her heart was filled with tenderness and emotion, but also with a hint of helplessness.

"Yang Bai, since I've hired someone to watch over things, I won't fall behind. It'll be easier to finish this sooner rather than later."

"In late autumn, stability is the most important thing."

In Yang Bai's previous life, when he took on large orders, overseeing the warehouse was the most important thing.

There are countless eyes watching you from behind, each with their own agenda, just waiting to see you make a mistake or fail.

They might even stab you in the back at your last moment.

If the commissioner's order goes wrong at this critical juncture, it won't just ruin the order, but also Wanqiu's future.

Naturally, it worked out, and Wanqiu was able to achieve great things in her career.

After breakfast, Yang Bai arrived at the port.

Upon seeing the large steel ship in front of them, the brothers of the fleet gathered around, looking at it from left to right, their eyes filled with excitement and curiosity.

The large ship in front of us is a 60-ton steel ship that was brought down from above. It looks to be more than 20 meters long and more than 5 meters wide, twice the size of the 10-ton small steel ship.

"Why isn't everyone getting on the new ship?"

Everyone turned around and saw Yang Bai, so they quickly surrounded him.

Yang Jun laughed and said, "Brother, you haven't even started yet, how dare we touch you?"

Everyone nodded in unison. How could they not want to go? They really wanted to, but there was a rule on the new ship: the leader went first.

It implies that the eldest brother is in charge of the safe transport of goods and cargo.

Yang Bai modestly replied, "The mission isn't finished yet, so it's not certain."

"Big brother, if you can't finish it, who can?"

Yang Jun was full of confidence.

In their eyes, what kind of fish can't Yang Bai catch?

Transporting a mere 100,000 jin of sea eels would seem incredibly difficult to most people. But they believed Yang Bai could accomplish it.

Hou Sanli approached Yang Bai with the key, handed him the boat key, and said.

"This is the new key to the ship. You're one of the few in the county who can operate a ship of this size."

There is at most one 30-ton ship used for inter-regional transport; there is no 60-ton ship at all.

Even the ten-ton steel ships were difficult to move forward due to the Widow's Sea, and they only had five ships.

If Yang Bai can leave behind the 60-ton steel ship, the aquatic products company will surely achieve a leap forward in its status.

Yang Bai took the key, feeling a little nervous. He stepped onto the narrow gangplank and stood steadily on the steel deck. The deck was dotted with rust spots, revealing the weathered texture of a second-hand ship that had weathered many storms.

This 60-ton steel fishing boat is not a new vessel; it is a genuine secondhand ship. In an era of scarcity of resources and a shortage of shipbuilding materials, the effort, resources, and connections required to acquire such a vessel are immeasurable, representing a significant investment of time, money, and connections.

Yang Bai steadied himself first, and the group behind him followed suit. It was the first time anyone had ever stepped onto such a large steel ship, and their eyes were full of novelty and curiosity. They couldn't help but look around, walk back and forth, and carefully examine the new ship.

Yang Bai surveyed the ship's configuration. The deck was neatly equipped with a crane, two hydraulic net-lifting machines, and other basic equipment. All the specifications were double those of the original ten-ton steel ship, greatly improving its operational capabilities.

The cabin is divided into two levels, with a spacious and well-organized layout, which is completely different from the previous ten-ton boat that could only squeeze in two people.

This 60-ton ship can normally accommodate eight people, and if people temporarily sleep on the floor, two more can stay, which can fully meet the accommodation needs of people who go to sea for a long time.

Below the center of the deck is a large, enclosed fish hold, which is already filled with boxes of ice and equipped with all the necessary cooling and preservation facilities. The entire hold can hold a full 40,000 kilograms of fish, making its storage capacity quite considerable.

Yang Bai stepped into the cabin and was greeted by a dazzling array of equipment, all of which were new items that had never been equipped on a ten-ton steel ship before, exuding professionalism and advanced technology.

Yang Jun leaned closer to the dashboard, curiously touching the round screen, and asked with a puzzled look, "Brother Yang, what's this thing? It looks pretty new."

"Don't touch it, you'll break it." Yang Bai quickly stopped him, then patiently explained, "This is a vertical fish finder, which can accurately scan the location of schools of fish on the seabed."

Yang Jun scratched the back of his head, seemingly understanding but not quite: "Isn't this just sonic boom?"

"They're different." Yang Bai shook his head slightly, carefully distinguishing between them. "The sonar has a wide detection range and a large coverage area, while this fish finder is a point-to-point precision detector. It's slightly less flexible, but it's easy to operate and you can use it right away. You can operate it easily."

He knew that, limited by current technology and high costs, most 60-ton fishing boats today are not yet equipped with professional sonar with display screens.

His gaze swept to the old equipment on the far left of the cabin, and he immediately recognized it as the old sonar from the original ten-ton ship, which had been perfectly moved to this new ship.

Yang Bai secretly understood that Manager Hou was indeed meticulous and insightful, arranging everything according to his wishes.

In addition, the cabin is equipped with radio direction finders, which are specifically used for maritime positioning and accurate return to port.

Two walkie-talkies facilitate real-time communication between vessels in the fleet; there is also a semiconductor radio that can receive weather warnings and maritime navigation notices at any time, ensuring comprehensive safety at sea.

Looking at the complete set of equipment, Yang Bai turned to Hou Sanli beside him and sighed with admiration.

"It seems that all the necessary equipment has been prepared."

Hou Sanli laughed heartily upon hearing this and nodded in reply.

"This is a 60-ton steel ship that was personally approved by the commissioner. It's a key vessel in our fleet. Who would dare to be careless or perfunctory about this?"

He paused, then changed the subject, adding with a smile in his eyes.

"By the way, I also assigned you a second-in-command this time. He's a new crew member, but you should know him. He's very reliable."

Yang Bai pondered for a moment, secretly guessing that it was most likely one of the old men from the previous hundred-ton fleet, either Li Niu or Ma Yongkang.

He followed Hou Sanli as he turned and walked out of the cabin. Looking up, he saw Ma Yongkang standing tall and straight on the deck.

Upon seeing an acquaintance, Yang Bai felt a surge of joy. He quickly stepped forward, gave him a tight hug, and said, "You've come."

He was genuinely happy.

Previously, on the 100-ton ship, he had already witnessed Ma Yongkang's composure and rich experience at sea, finding him reliable and capable.

If you're paired with an unfamiliar first mate, it will take a long time to get to know each other and become familiar with each other, which is far less worry-free than having a well-known partner.

Ma Yongkang smiled and hugged him back, his tone sincere and straightforward.

"As soon as I heard you were the captain of this 60-ton steel ship, I immediately volunteered to transfer here. I feel more at ease working under you!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Bai hesitated for a moment, then asked with concern, "Have you made all the arrangements at home?"

He knew that the Fuhai Fisheries Bureau's fleet was docked at Fuhai Port all year round, which was quite far from the villages here, making it inconvenient for them to travel back and forth.

Ma Yongkang shook his head slightly, his tone frank.

"I had already settled my family here. Now that I'm on the ship, I'm actually closer to home and it's easier for me to take care of them."