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

That afternoon, Yang Bai returned to the port of Haian County.

At this moment, the boats returned, and when they saw Yang Bai return, they excitedly ran over and surrounded him.

They all wanted to know how the orders with the Japanese were going.

"Brother Yang, did you close the deal?"

Yang Jun asked curiously.

Yang Bai smiled and nodded.

"Of course, we've reached an agreement. Now, don't even think about taking a break."

Everyone cheered when they learned that the deal had been closed.

Their eyes were full of hope for the future. They used to work in the brigade, fishing in wooden boats.

Especially in winter, it's really a case of working three days and resting two, and by the end of the year, you're extremely worried.

Now, Yang Bai leads them to fish, and they not only have fish, but they also don't have to worry about selling them.

By the end of the year, everyone had to wear new clothes and eat lots of meat.

"I knew that with Brother Yang in charge, even the strongest Quanzhou Port would lose."

"I'm really looking forward to seeing how many orders there will be this time."

"Anyway, there are a lot of them. I heard that even the director of the provincial fisheries bureau has come out."

"Is it worth a million jin?"

......

They started discussing how many kilograms the order would weigh.

In their eyes, even a million kilograms of fertilizer thrown into a region is a huge deal.

Yang Bai shook his head.

"Where would you find so few?"

He held up three fingers.

"Three million five hundred and thirty thousand catties."

Upon hearing this data, the entire stadium fell silent for a few seconds before erupting in cheers again.

Yang Bai clapped his hands, signaling them to quiet down.

"This is the total volume for the entire region for two quarters. We will be given priority in allocation, so we will take the high-value fish."

"The pay is high, but the work is also very hard. Can you handle the hardship?"

Everyone patted their chests in affirmation.

"Suffering? I'm not afraid of suffering at all."

"Being tired is better than going hungry. What hardship can't we endure if we go out fishing?"

"Everyone's happy when they're making money, who cares about the hardships, right?"

"Why don't we just stop going home and live on the boat instead?"

......

They were all full of energy and seemed ready to make a big splash.

"Captains, especially Ma Yongkang, tell me about the problems you've encountered while sailing."

Yang Bai singled out Ma Yongkang, which meant that the 60-ton ship was very important and could not be allowed to make any mistakes.

At the same time, it also depends on his ability and whether he has the strength to control a 60-ton ship.

Ma Yongkang stepped forward to report on the fish catches he had made at sea over the past three days.

There were basically no problems, the yield was within a reasonable range, and when he caught mackerel at night again, the same accident as last time did not occur again.

Liu Dade stepped forward and spoke.

"Xiao Yang and Xiao Ma are on my watchful eye. They'll be fine for the next three days. They've learned their lesson since the last incident."

Ma Yongkang pursed his lips.

"Thank you, Lao Liu."

Liu Dade waved his hand.

"I'm not speaking up for you, I'm just stating the facts. If you make the same mistake again, just tell Xiao Yang."

Yang Bai nodded in agreement.

"The First Lieutenant Ma has indeed been perfectly healthy these past few days."

Yang Bai also acknowledged Ma Yongkang's abilities.

"It seems you've been doing quite well these past few days. I'll give you a chance to improve if there are any problems, but this is the third time."

"If it happens three times, then there's a problem with both attitude and ability."

"Remember what happened with the mackerel, and don't repeat it."

No mistakes can be made on board; to make a mistake is to gamble with the lives of everyone on board.

Frequent reminders and avoiding mistakes are the norm in this industry.

Yang Bai glanced around at all the crew members present, his tone calm and solemn, each word clear and distinct.

"From now on, I will often have to go out to coordinate affairs and handle work, and I can't stay on the ship every day. The fleet's operations cannot be stopped and production cannot be delayed."

Therefore, today, we are officially electing a vice-captain for the fleet.

"When I'm not on the ship, everyone follows the instructions of the vice-captain. His orders are the same as mine."

"I have shortlisted five candidates, including four registered captains, plus Ma Yongkang."

Xiao Jun, distribute the paper and pens. Anyone who can't write, come and tell me, and I'll register them for you.

"The rules are clear: none of the five candidates running for election are allowed to participate in the voting."

A minimum of thirteen votes is required for a vote to be counted. If the number of votes is close, the two highest-scoring candidates will be selected and voted again.

After the results were selected on-site, I directly submitted them to the county aquatic products company for filing and approval.

His words were clear and logical, and everyone present was caught off guard and surprised.

Even Yang Jun was stunned, never expecting Yang Bai to suddenly publicly select the position of deputy captain.

Since Yang Bai took over as captain of the fleet, he has only standardized the rules for daily fishing trips and has never appointed a deputy captain.

No one had ever thought it was a problem before, firstly because the fishing boats were small in tonnage and had few people, and the affairs were simple, so there was no need for a deputy to be in charge.

Secondly, with Yang Bai in charge, everything is handled smoothly and thoroughly.

But things are different now. With the sixty-ton ships now in operation, the fleet size, sea operations, and material dispatch have become increasingly complex.

Furthermore, with Yang Bai now handling more and more external affairs, including dealing with foreign trade, the county government, and aquatic product companies, it's impossible for him to be on the ship all the time. Therefore, adding a deputy captain was inevitable.

The matter became clear to everyone, and no one had any further objections. They all took the paper and pen and carefully considered the candidates.

Many of the older fishermen on the boat were illiterate and could not write, so they gathered around Yang Bai and whispered their preferred candidates for deputy captain.

Yang Bai held a pen and paper and registered them one by one. For each name that appeared, he would draw a tally mark after the corresponding name, ensuring fairness, transparency, and impartiality.

After everyone had filled out and registered, they handed in their slips of paper one by one. Yang Bai announced and counted the votes publicly, his voice clear and impartial: "Zhao Li, one vote."

"Chen Dahai gets one vote."

"Ma Yongkang gets one vote..."

After each vote was sung, the final vote settled.

Chen Dahai won by a landslide with thirteen votes.

A look of satisfaction flashed across Yang Bai's eyes.

This result is enough to show that everyone in the fleet clearly distinguishes between public and private matters, and did not harbor prejudice or deliberately exclude Chen Dahai just because he was from another village.

He has earned the recognition and trust of all the crew members, which makes him fully capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of the deputy captain.

Chen Dahai himself was completely surprised, feeling both shocked and touched.

He was originally from the neighboring village and always felt that he was an outsider. He didn't have much hope in this election for vice captain, thinking that the selection of team members would prioritize people from his own village and that he was destined to have no chance.

To everyone's surprise, he was the one who ultimately won.

He quickly stood up straight, his expression sincere and solemn, and bowed to the crowd.

"Thank you all for your trust and recommendation. I will do my best to assist Captain Yang Bai in managing all affairs of the fleet and will never let you down."

Yang Jun waved his hand first, speaking heartily, clearly delighted for him.

"Don't mention it! Everyone has seen and remembers your abilities; nobody's dissatisfied!"

"You've piloted fishing boats larger than sixty tons; your sailing skills and sea experience are second only to Brother Yang in our fleet!"

"Besides, you're cultured, know the rules, and are always considerate and kind in your dealings with others. We all have nothing but praise for you!"

"We're choosing a deputy captain for the fleet, not a village cadre. We don't look at hometown, only ability! Choosing you is the most reassuring choice for everyone!"

"If we choose someone incompetent, uneducated, and selfish, our fleet will fall into chaos and collapse sooner or later!"

Yang Jun's words resonated deeply with everyone. They understood that the fleet's current prosperity was the result of everyone's concerted efforts and tireless hard work, which had brought them their current good life and stable livelihood.

If one harbors selfish motives and promotes incompetent people to positions of power, it will only lead to internal strife and squander everyone's livelihood.

Only by selecting someone with outstanding abilities, upright character, and fair dealings can one maintain order and win people's hearts.

While Yang Bai was away, he kept the fleet stable and led everyone to continue working hard and earning a steady income.

Yang Bai put away the paper and pen, his expression calm, and finished speaking in a deep voice.

"That's settled then. I'll report the election results to the seafood company later, and once approved, Chen Dahai will officially assume the position of deputy captain of the fleet."