Shen Yanming, as if he didn't understand, smiled and said, "Yes, but I've already used up my vacation time this time, so I'll be busy when I get back. If any friends need help, I'll have them come find you."
Xiao Zhao's eyes lit up for a moment, but quickly dimmed again. Although the other party said that, he knew that only a very few people had the "financial resources" to travel abroad.
However, he nodded and said, "Thank you very much. Here's my contact information. Call me if you need anything."
“Sure.” Shen Yanming didn’t refuse, but he didn’t proactively leave his contact information. He did, however, think of something: “Why didn’t you consider courier service?” If there were a trustworthy buyer, the transaction could be completed via courier.
Xiao Zhao was taken aback when he heard this. He looked at Shen Yanming in surprise for a long time before saying, "Dude, how long has it been since you shopped online?"
Shen Yanming blinked: "It seems like it's been two years. We have everything we need at home, and I don't usually go online." Various disasters often cause the planet to lose internet access, and sometimes he even forgets to use his phone.
Xiao Zhao clicked his tongue twice: "No wonder. Almost all online stores are going out of business now because they don't have enough postage. Do you know what postage is? It's food!"
Shen Yanming wasn't surprised. "Then, individuals should be able to mail in some food, right?"
"Sure, but it's not cost-effective. Just think about it, a third of everything has to go to the post office. Doesn't that sound absurd?"
Shen Yanming smiled and said, "It's alright, after all, they also have to take on a lot of risks."
“I know, that’s why everyone is understanding, but they just don’t know how to use it.” Xiao Zhao sighed. “It’s said that in every disaster, more than four figures of postmen are killed.”
Shen Yanming did not continue the discussion with him on this issue because it was truly heartbreaking.
He changed the subject: "I see you've kept quite a few live fish. Are these also going to be put into the market?"
Xiao Zhao shook his head: "A small portion, I guess. Most of it is for our own consumption. It's hot now, and energy is scarce. There aren't enough ice blocks to store live fish, so we can only dry them in the sun. Only on the last day will we harvest a batch of live fish. We'll keep some for ourselves and give the rest to the nearby residents as a treat."
Shen Yanming nodded, indicating that he understood. He then asked him some more questions about navigation, and the atmosphere between the two became lively again.
Around noon, Shen Yanming saw a number of people walking from the shore towards the sea. They were in groups, and their brows were slightly furrowed.
Xiao Zhao greeted one of the groups of people, while Shen Yanming listened without interrupting.
After they dispersed, Xiao Zhao explained, "Those were the ones who took over our voyage."
Shen Yanming said, "I noticed that they didn't seem very happy."
Xiao Zhao didn't deny it, saying, "I'm afraid that if I go out, I won't be able to come back."
"Didn't you say the sea has been calm for the past year?"
Xiao Zhao shook his head with a smile: "Dude, what journey is without waves and ripples? The absence of waves is precisely the problem."
Shen Yanming's heart was in his throat. Xiao Zhao continued, "Coastal cities haven't experienced a typhoon in the past year. Do you really think the higher-ups don't know? They know perfectly well, but there's nothing they can do about it."
Shen Yanming remained silent. Xiao Zhao patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "I didn't even care, so why are you worrying about it? Relax, go back and live your life well. Don't come here again."
“If you have the chance, you…” Shen Yanming wanted to persuade him not to go to sea anymore, but the other person was so insightful, did he really not know? Since he was still going to sea, it meant that he had a reason to go out.
"Since ancient times, who has ever escaped death? Let my loyal heart shine in history." Xiao Zhao recited a poem.
Shen Yanming felt a little ashamed that the other person didn't have the same awareness. He used his consciousness to search the space, trying to see if there was anything that could help him.
In reality, he really had no other choice. Aside from food, he simply couldn't use any of his stockpiled supplies. He'd bought so many hovercrafts abroad, but he didn't even dare use them himself, let alone give them away.
Finally, after browsing through the pills, they managed to put together a small box. Shen Yanming called it the "lifesaving medicine box," hoping it could give him a chance to survive in a critical moment.
However, he is still on his way and it's not convenient for him to say anything yet.
In Xianshui Village, Bi Qiaoan had already finished lunch, but Shen Yanming had not yet returned.
An An Nuan Nuan asked several times, and finally, unable to resist, she called Shen Yanming: "Darling, why haven't you come back yet?"
Shen Yanming smiled and said, "The seaside is too far away. I'm still on my way. How are you and the child?"
"It's okay, I just had lunch. Have you eaten yet?"
"I just ate a small bread roll. I'll eat a proper one when we get back." With someone else around, Shen Yanming really didn't dare to offer anything nice.
"Hmm..." Bi Qiaoan was about to say something when she saw An'an and Nuan Nuan lean over and shout into the phone, "Daddy, when are you coming back?"
Shen Yanming was overjoyed. "Soon, probably in about two hours."
An'an and Nuannuan nodded seriously, "Then you have to hurry up and come back so your auntie can cook you some delicious porridge."
"Okay, Dad will try his best." Shen Yanming felt as if his leaden legs had regained their strength, and he unconsciously sped up.
I chatted with the two kids for a while longer before hanging up the phone.
Listening to the faint sounds coming from the phone, Xiao Zhao guessed what their conversation was about.
Finally, hearing two sweet little voices say, "Goodbye, Daddy~", even this rough man felt his heart melt.
"You have two kids?"
"Yes, twins, a boy and a girl, who are just two years old this year."
Xiao Zhao was particularly envious, and for reasons unknown, she said, "I don't have a boyfriend yet."
Shen Yanming chuckled: "I'm not a matchmaker."
Xiao Zhao rolled her eyes: "It's not like I asked you to introduce me to someone. I was just... just complaining."
Shen Yanming nodded: "I know, but you can try to find one. Who knows what will happen next in this life? If you haven't experienced it, don't you think you've lived in vain?"
Xiao Zhao hesitated for a moment: "I don't want to hurt that girl."
Shen Yanming shook his head: "Sometimes, like you said, there's no need to think too much. This world is constantly changing. You might guess that the next disaster could be at sea, but who can say for sure that those on land are safer than those at sea?"
Xiao Zhao was taken aback, feeling as if the fog that had been obscuring his vision had been lifted. His mind instantly cleared, and all his past resentment and grievances vanished. He nodded: "You're right!"
Shen Yanming smiled, but still reminded him, "This is just a guess, and it may be the opposite. I'm saying this just to tell you that although things are up to us, sometimes we have to go with the flow."
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