Chapter 1294 A sincere relationship

"Boss, what are they doing?" Kasim said, standing by the window with a telescope in hand. "Aren't they tired?"

Xiao Peng's order to the two ships was to celebrate for three days, but starting from the next morning, there was a scene of bustling work on the "Calypso".

"Hua Chong!" Xiao Peng tilted his head and asked, "Are you going to tip off the enemy?"

Hua Chong smiled flatteringly and said, "Boss, what you said is too harsh. What do you mean by 'leaking information'? I'm just sharing your worries. Although these guys were a little confused this time, what's the old saying? 'New clothes are worse than old people,' everyone has followed you for so long, you don't want to change people, right? A few of them drank a little and said some stupid things and did some stupid things. I don't know how much they regret it now! Give them a lesson and make them feel ashamed and then be brave. That's the result you want, right?"

Xiao Peng said, "Fool me once, it's your fault. Fool me twice, it's mine. I don't like making the same mistake twice, so there must never be a next time!"

"Don't worry, boss!" Hua Chong said, "They must be feeling the pain! Originally, everyone received half pay during their vacation and could even get free air tickets back home. Now, look what's going on. They've all been spoiled!"

Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said, "Luckily they didn't actually go on strike this time. If that had happened, the outcome wouldn't be what it is now! I feel like a complete failure. I considered myself a good boss, so how could something like this happen? What's wrong with them? Are they learning how to strike from the French?"

Hua Chong shook his head and said, "Boss, I don't think this matter is that troublesome. In the final analysis, it's just that you want too many things."

"Hmm?" Xiao Peng was confused. "What do you mean?"

Hua Chong said, "Boss, what's so unclear about this? Take me for example. Why did I leave my homeland and come to Europe? Saying I was doing it for my country and my family is an exaggeration. The key reason is that there's more money to be made here. We weren't poor back then, were we? House, car, woman, money—I wanted it all. I've been with you for so long, and you're not a stingy boss. I've got everything I wanted, but I haven't stopped. I've discovered I want even more! People are like that. Once one need is satisfied, they'll pursue the next. With so many things to pursue, they lose track of what they truly want. Take those guys, for example. After successfully salvaging so many ships with you, it's easy for them to develop the mindset of 'I can't do it without you' and 'I can do it myself.' With that mindset, it's no surprise they'd do such foolish things. And the way to deal with such people is simple: just give them a whack on the head to wake them up! This time, I'm just the one holding the whack!"

Xiao Peng sighed, "Who says not? You guys were the first to follow me. I still remember that when I was racking my brains for ocean exploration equipment, Brother Chen helped me. You came with 'Hailong No. 2' at the same time, and you were the first Daxia people to join our company. From that small, broken ship back then to what it is today, you all made great contributions. But I don't think I've treated any of you unfairly. I'm really not happy about what happened. No, I should say I'm very unhappy! Forget it, let's not talk about it... Wait, you said you have a woman? Who is it? How come I didn't know? Tell everyone quickly!"

"Hey!" Hua Chong said happily, "Boss, are you so gossipy too?"

"Nonsense!" Xiao Peng said, "It's so boring out at sea! We have to find ways to entertain ourselves!"

Hua Chong sighed after hearing this. He lit a cigarette for Xiao Peng and then one for himself. Then he said with a sad face, "Actually, we broke up the day before I left for sea!"

"Oh?" Xiao Peng's eyes lit up after hearing this: "A Dutch girl?"

Hua Chong shook his head: "It's Miss Daxia."

"Oh my god! Tell me!" Xiao Peng's gossip was burning. "You picked up a girl named Xia in the Netherlands? You're really good! Where did you do it?"

Hua Chong was silent for a moment, lost in reminiscence. After a long pause, he slowly said, "She and I met in a bar in Rotterdam. I remember it clearly. The bar was very busy and crowded, but we saw each other among so many people. From the moment our eyes met, we knew: we needed each other!"

Kasim, who was standing by, whistled when he heard this.

Xiao Peng glared at Kaxin fiercely! Is this the time for you to whistle?

It was obviously when I whistled, okay?

"Then what?" Xiao Peng asked hurriedly.

Hua Chong continued, "Then we had a couple of drinks and talked heartfeltly about the hardships of our lives in a foreign country. The more we talked, the more we hit it off. We only regretted meeting so late... The more we talked, the more we hit it off. We both felt that we were the right choice for each other, so we went to the hotel and spent a night filled with passion and memories."

This time it was finally Xiao Peng's turn to whistle: "Hey, you're quite good! Who could have guessed you were so charming? That's not right. If you were so compatible, why did you break up?"

Hua Chong sighed deeply. "I'm going to return home one day, but she doesn't plan to go back. We have a serious disagreement on this issue."

Xiao Peng suddenly understood what was going on and was about to try to persuade Hua Chong, but Hua Chong continued leisurely, "It's really not easy for a girl from the middle school class to be alone in a foreign country. Although we ended the relationship, as a man I can't shirk my responsibility. In the end, I gave her 200 euros so she could live a good life, and we parted ways!"

"Ugh!" Xiao Peng spat fiercely upon hearing this. "Is this how you feel? Save that for the police!"

Hua Chong was stunned. "What did I tell the police? This is legal in the Netherlands! I checked her license and medical records, and she's a regular employee! Boss, let me tell you, there are a lot of beautiful young girls in that bar, including quite a few Chinese girls, and many international students working there! I'll take you there when I have time, and you'll see for yourself!"

Before Xiao Peng could answer Ka Xin, he spoke directly: "Hua, what are you thinking? Is the boss that kind of person? What kind of woman can he not find if he wants to find one? Can he go to a place like that?"

Hua Chong was about to retort when Kasin continued, "Boss, you can't go, but you can take me with you! I'll treat you to a drink then!"

Xiao Peng put the cigarette into the ashtray and stretched out both hands at the same time, with a middle finger pointing at the faces of Kaxin and Hua Chong.

Damn, this is so infuriating!

Do I want to go and have a look too?