As the crew became more and more familiar with the ship, Fang Lang finally began to relax. On the third day on board, everyone, under Fang Lang's organization, drove the boat out of the dock for the first time, and it took more than two hours to return to the dock.
After Fang Lang relaxed, he began to look for opportunities to visit Brigadier General Jackson and Colonel Attilio Parisi in turn. After all, relationships become closer only when you visit each other more often!
The rest of the time, he either communicated with Mr. Coburn about the company's future plans or discussed the establishment of his own Brazilian branch in the port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, or started a formal date with Lilith, and was even invited to dinner by Lilith's mother. However, when eating at home, Fang Lang always felt that the atmosphere was weird, because his mother-in-law always asked Fang Lang to sit between Lilith and Vivian.
After dinner, Mr. Coburn was dragged away, leaving Fang Lang sitting on the sofa, with a beautiful girl sitting next to him. This made Fang Lang feel uncomfortable. It's not that Fang Lang doesn't like the feeling of being hugged by women, this is the dream of many men! But you are hugging your girlfriend and sister-in-law in your girlfriend's house, while your father-in-law and mother-in-law are busy in the kitchen. Just thinking about it makes your scalp tingle, okay!
Fortunately, Lilith didn't seem to mind her sister Weiwei'an being close to her. She even brought Weiwei'an with her on dates later. This made Fang Lang feel awkward. He wanted to get close to Lilith, but his sister was right next to him. What should he do?
Although Fang Lang felt a little embarrassed, the two sisters didn't care. After a few times, Fang Lang relaxed. It was mainly because they were often together and got used to it. The relationship between Fang Lang and the two sisters warmed up very quickly. Sometimes they would hug and kiss in front of Wei Wei'an. When Wei Wei'an said goodbye to him when they were sending them home, she also hugged and kissed him deeply like her sister.
Fang Lang was so frightened that his scalp went numb, and he looked at Lilith with his hair standing on end. Lilith laughed at Fang Lang's bewildered expression. If Fang Lang still didn't understand what it meant at this time, he would be worse than an animal. In this way, Fang Lang spent a few days of unforgettable days in Italy.
Finally, the order to set off was passed down. This time, Fang Lang would drive his Gilas and form a small fleet with three transport ships arranged by Lieutenant Colonel Graham from the Global Trade Company. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean with the US escort fleet, they would meet up with the escort fleet on the east coast of the United States to protect the fleet transporting raw materials to Brazil and head south to Brazil.
The one-way voyage took nearly 25 days, and with the delay in Brazil, it would probably be two months before they returned, which was early March 1945. Fang Lang reluctantly said goodbye to the two lovely sisters, and introduced Mr. Coburn to Mr. Boyan Gambino, arranging the subsequent cigarette transaction.
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After asking Brigadier General Jackson, the Mayor of Naples and Lieutenant Colonel Rolando Crespo of the Italian garrison to help look after his business and his father-in-law's family in Italy, he set off with everyone's blessings.
After a long voyage and passing through the German blockade, we finally arrived at the U.S. Natal Naval Base in the northeast corner of Brazil on January 20, 1945.
The US escort fleet only escorted here, and the rest of the journey was escorted by the Brazilian Navy's own fleet. Fortunately, Fang Lang's four ships all belonged to the Brazilian military, so there was no need to worry about safety in Brazil. After another week of sea travel, they finally arrived at the Rio de Janeiro Naval Base of the Navy.
The arrival of the fleet was naturally greeted by people waiting to receive them, and newspaper reporters came to report on the Brazilian Navy's escort of the remains of the fallen soldiers. In fact, the remains were all cremated urns, because it was impossible to transport the bodies from Italy to Brazil. If the bodies were transported over such a long distance and for such a long time, they would have rotted by the time they arrived.
The reporters could not see the other three transport ships that were loading and unloading spoils. Among the military generals who received Fang Lang and others, Fang Lang unexpectedly found a familiar figure, Lieutenant Colonel Graham, who was supposed to be on the battlefield in Italy.
Sure enough, not long after the welcoming ceremony, a soldier came to inform Fang Lang that Lieutenant Colonel Ragham had informed him to meet him at the base headquarters. Fang Lang didn't have time to think about it, he tidied up his military appearance and got on the jeep that came to pick him up.
After going around in circles, they finally arrived outside an office. The guard knocked on the door and informed Fang Lang to come in. Fang Lang walked into the office without hesitation. Sitting in the main seat of the office was a middle-aged white man who was a little fat. He had a pair of black-framed glasses on his red rosacea nose and a colonel on his shoulders.
Lieutenant Colonel Ragham was sitting on the sofa in the reception area of the office, just like when Fang Lang first met him, but this time he was obviously more relaxed than last time, as if he had returned home.
Fang Lang didn't know who the colonel sitting behind the desk was, so he could only stand at attention and salute: "Report to the commander, I am Lieutenant Fang Lang of the Navy, ordered to escort the remains of the fallen soldiers back to the country, and the mission has been completed. Reporting to you."
The colonel officer at the main seat said with a smile: "Lieutenant Fang, you have worked hard. Come, sit over here. I heard from Graham that we have to thank you for finding these three ships this time!" He pointed to the reception area where Ragham was sitting, and stood up and walked over. It was obvious that they were going to talk in the guest lounge together.
Judging from the rhythm, there must be something that Fang Lang needs to help with! However, the other party is the superior, and Fang Lang can't disobey orders. He can only thank him repeatedly, and wait for the colonel to sit down before sitting down on the sofa. He doesn't even sit down, which shows that he is very respectful.
"Haha... Fang, don't be so nervous, we are all family. This is Colonel Adams Teach, commander of the Rio de Janeiro Naval Base. Because it is me who organized the shipment this time, although I do not have time to escort the entire journey, I must fly here when the goods are received. In the future, you will need to hand over the goods directly to Colonel Teach. Do you understand what I mean?" Lieutenant Colonel Ragham said with a hearty laugh.
Fang Lang thought, no wonder Lieutenant Colonel Ragham arrived in Rio de Janeiro before him, it turned out that he took a plane! This boat ride is really a waste of time, it seems that I have to take a plane in the future. Hearing Ragham say that he and I are on the same side, Fang Lang thought to himself, whose side am I?
Fang Lang also put on a familiar smile and said to Colonel Teach, "Hello, sir. I just happened to know about the three ships. The specific matters were discussed by Commander Ragham himself. I can't take credit for it." He turned to Lieutenant Colonel Graham and said, "Sir, I understand. From now on, every time we transport back materials, we will directly hand them over to the colonel. Without your warrants, no one can remove a single screw."
Colonel Teach and Lieutenant Colonel Ragham looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction. Seeing that Fang Lang was very tactful, Colonel Teach did not say more on this topic. He did not want to talk too much about sensitive topics with a lieutenant who was not his confidant. After all, this was also considered as misusing public resources for personal gain. He changed the subject and said, "I heard that Lieutenant Fang is from Sao Paulo? We are very close to Sao Paulo! Are you ready to take a few days to go back home and visit?"
Fang Lang was delighted when he heard Colonel Teach's words. Colonel Teach was a timely helper! He was just thinking of a reason to go back home! He handed over the ladder.
"Yes, sir. My parents and family are all in Sao Paulo. I have been away from home for two years and I do miss home. If possible, I would like to take two days off to go back and see my parents. I just don't know what arrangements the superiors have for the return ship, and whether the time is urgent."
"On the return trip we are mainly transporting some soldiers. The troops have not arrived yet, and the plan is to set off in ten days, so you have plenty of time. You can arrange for your crew to take turns to take a vacation, but you must return to Rio de Janeiro two days in advance." It was Lieutenant Colonel Graham who answered Fang Lang's question.
Fang Lang always felt that Lieutenant Colonel Graham did not act like a subordinate when he was with Colonel Teach. Although the two of them acted very close, Colonel Teach's rank was high. According to Fang Lang's understanding of official rules, Lieutenant Colonel Graham should not always answer questions, as this would seem disrespectful to Colonel Teach.
However, it is also possible that the two do not belong to the same system and are not under each other's jurisdiction. Just like Fang Lang is an officer of the expeditionary navy, he is actually not under the jurisdiction of the two officers in front of him. Although Fang Lang does not understand the situation now, he cannot show it.
Since Colonel Attilio Parisi had told him that the mission of his ship was to dock with Lieutenant Colonel Graham and transport the remains of the fallen soldiers and spoils of war, he would definitely follow Lieutenant Colonel Graham's orders. However, even if Graham told him about his return time and transportation mission, he would still send a telegram to the expeditionary navy for confirmation before executing it.
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