"That's right. Tell me, what good news is it?" Haodaer finally called out the right name, and Zheng Gan finally decided to listen.
"I heard from my grandfather that our city is going to jointly organize a fishing competition with Baiyang Group. Let's participate together." Zhao Xing said excitedly. He had gone out to fish with them before, so he knew very well how strong Zheng Gan was.
"Haha, I already know this news." Zheng Gan sneered, "Besides, what's my purpose in bringing you along? This isn't like fishing, so you can't provide any usefulness at all."
What he said was true. This guy can't really provide any help except being a useless laborer.
Zhao Xing was so anxious when he heard this that he said, "No, godfather, how can I be left out of this kind of thing? I can do a lot of work, and I don't want any bonus. I even brought my own supplies on board. I'll cover all the food and supplies during the competition."
"Hmm? If that's the case, I can still consider it." Zheng Gan smiled. He would naturally not refuse the offer of not only no bonus but also putting money into it. Then he would be allowed to go on board as a lowly laborer.
"Thank you, foster father. The child is waiting for your arrival here!"
Zhao Xing hung up the phone happily with a very good attitude. Actually, he had no choice. The main reason was that his grandfather had given a death order that he must always follow Zheng Gan's footsteps and participate in any competitions or activities of this type, otherwise he would break his legs when he got home.
"Brother Zhao wants to go out and play with us again, right?" Qiao Xin said with a smile.
Zheng Gan nodded. "It's not fun, it's not fun. His father must have some new ideas. Brother Zhao himself doesn't really like going out to sea to cast nets."
This matter will become clear if you think about it for a while, but there is no need to take it to heart. Both parties just get what they need, and there is also an emotional basis behind it.
"Are you going to participate in the competition this time?" Zheng Gan asked. After all, he was not at home, and if he was going to be away for two days, he naturally wanted to ask his wife's opinion.
Qiao Xin shook her head. "Forget it. The boat will definitely be busy then. If I go, you'll have to split your attention to take care of me. I'll just stay home and watch over the beach. Next week is low tide, so there will definitely be a lot of people there."
"All right."
In the following days, although Zheng Gan and his team did not go out to sea, they were very busy. The entire ship was taken to the shipyard for inspection and maintenance, and some aging items were also replaced.
This expense alone cost him more than 60,000 yuan, and the rest had to be used to fill up the gas tank and so on. In the end, he calculated that he had spent 80,000 yuan, plus the 100,000 yuan registration fee, which was nearly 200,000 yuan.
Zheng Gan was so embarrassed after spending so much money. If he didn't get first place, it would be a huge loss.
Today is the last day for registration, and we will set off to participate in the competition the day after tomorrow. Zheng Gan is currently filling out the registration form online, filling in the detailed information of everyone on board.
"Agan, Dad is here and said he has something to talk to you about." Qiao Xin's voice came from downstairs.
"Okay, I'll be right down." Zheng Gan put down his work and went downstairs, somewhat curious about why his father-in-law came at this hour. "Dad, let's have a couple of drinks here tonight."
Qiao Zhengdong waved his hand and said, "Let's wait for next time. Your mother has already prepared dinner at home. I came here to ask you something."
"What's the matter? Tell me."
"I heard you were going to participate in that fishing tournament?"
Zheng Gan nodded. "Yes, I heard that the city was holding this competition, so I thought about participating and seeing what other boats have in common that we can learn from."
"Hmm." Qiao Zhengdong was silent for a moment. "If that's the case, then I'll go with you. I can give you some guidance."
"Ah?" Zheng Gan was stunned when he heard his father-in-law's words. "Dad, we'll be drifting on the sea for two days this time. If you're not healthy..."
Qiao Zhengdong is old now, and he's always directing from behind the scenes. If he were to go out and participate in the competition, wouldn't it be a bit...
"It's okay. I know my own body." Qiao Zhengdong waved his hand. "Okay, it's settled. I'll get on the boat with you when we set off."
After he finished speaking, he left without giving anyone a chance to refute.
Zheng Gan and Qiao Xin were left staring at each other.
"No, daughter-in-law, what's going on? Can Dad go with you?" Zheng Gan was a little helpless, not because of anything else, but mainly because he was afraid that his father-in-law's body could not bear it.
Qiao Xin also smiled bitterly, "Wait until I ask Mom what she means. I don't know what he is up to."
After a long while, Qiao Xin came back with a helpless look on her face.
"My mom said that Dad wants to retire, so he wants to make this race his last time out to sea."
"So that's how it is." Zheng Gan suddenly realized that this explained it. His father-in-law had worked at sea for his entire life, and he must have felt reluctant to leave. However, due to health reasons, he came up with this idea.
"I originally thought that if Dad goes with me, I should go too. But no matter what I said, he just wouldn't agree. So, husband, you must take good care of Dad." Qiao Xin instructed.
"Don't worry, just leave it to me."
......
Today is the departure day. All boats must arrive at the designated dock in Wei City for inspection today, and then the competition will officially start the next day. I heard that there are more than 50 boats registered this time, and this is because of the high registration fee. Otherwise, there will definitely be more people participating in the competition.
The purpose of Baiyang Group and the city holding this competition is to increase its visibility. Wei City is originally a tourist city, but because of the virus in recent years, very few people come to play, so they hope that through this competition, the local tourism industry will revive again.
Zheng Gan and his friends set out from the shipyard dock early in the morning and took more than four hours to reach the designated location. Under the guidance of the staff, they parked the boat and then went to the hotel arranged by the organizer to rest.
Zhao Xing was already waiting here. When he saw them coming, he greeted them enthusiastically. As soon as he saw Qiao Zhengdong, he went up to him and started licking him.
"Uncle, it's absolutely no problem if you can come and help guide us this time. The championship will definitely be ours."
Qiao Zhengdong was very happy to be coaxed by this flatterer, "Agan, get along well with your brother Zhao from now on and learn more from him."
"Okay, Dad, don't worry, I will." Zheng Gan had a happy face, but Zhao Xing could still see the murderous intent in his eyes clearly.
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