This is a trawler that also serves as a drift gillnetter. The deck is fully equipped with winches, net reeling machines, power pulleys, cranes, winches, and more.
The layout of the first floor is similar to that of the Dong Sheng, with fish holds, ice holds, oil holds, freshwater holds, engine rooms, and a small living area for people to rest and cook.
But the second floor is a bit different. There is an extra bedroom with two single beds and a narrow passageway in the middle.
Feng Ye glanced at it briefly and found that it had all the necessary equipment, and was even more advanced than the Dong Sheng.
For example, a positioning device is a better satellite navigation device.
Furthermore, they even dared to install a fish finder.
Feng Ye couldn't help but admire the ship's features, which exceeded his expectations.
This is a real bargain; these two pieces of equipment alone are not cheap.
However, we still need to take it out for a test voyage.
Don't let something appear glamorous on the outside but be rotten inside.
Everything else is fine, but the biggest concern is a problem with the engine.
He turned to Nie Shiqian, who was standing beside him, and said, "President Nie, may we conduct a test voyage?"
"sure."
Nie Shiqian smiled and nodded, "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. No matter how eloquently I describe it, it's not as good as taking it for a spin."
Feng Ye was overjoyed and immediately called to his father and Feng Jialing to prepare for departure.
Apart from the satellite navigation system and fish finder, the equipment on the bridge was largely the same as that on the Dong Sheng, and no one needed to teach them.
Moreover, even satellite navigation devices and fish finders are not complicated to operate, and he can handle them well.
Moreover, in his view, neither its functions nor its operation were nearly as complex as those of later generations.
After seeing his father and Feng Jialing untie the ropes, Feng Ye skillfully started the engine.
The ship trembled slightly, emitting a deep and powerful roar.
He steered the Hong Leong 12 slowly out of the dock, turned the bow around, and accelerated towards the sea.
The sea shimmered in the sunlight as the ship cut through the waves, leaving a long white trail behind it.
Feng Ye focused intently, skillfully maneuvering the boat and feeling the engine's stability and power.
"This engine is truly exceptional; it's incredibly powerful and surprisingly quiet."
Nie Shiqian smiled and said, "I don't know much about these things. As long as you think it's good, then my efforts won't have been in vain."
"President Nie, thank you so much. I'm very satisfied with this ship."
"I'm glad I could help you."
"Okay, let's leave it at that. There's no need to waste any more diesel fuel. Let's go back and get the paperwork done."
As Feng Ye spoke, he steered the boat around and sailed back to the dock.
After docking, Feng Ye and Nie Shiqian disembarked together, while Feng Jiaqing and Feng Jialing stayed on the ship to clean the deck.
After all, it has been parked here for a while, so the deck is inevitably a bit dirty and cluttered.
As Feng Ye walked to the car, he opened the door and was about to get in when he suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "President Nie, wait a moment."
Nie Shiqian looked at him with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong?"
"I want to change the ship's name, and I need to find someone to 'paint' it. Do you know who I should contact at this shipyard?"
"That's easy. Our bank has business dealings with the shipyard. I'll just talk to the person in charge at the shipyard and get it done for you. By the way, what name do you want to change it to?"
"Donglai, we also have a ship under construction named Ziqi, which makes up an idiom."
The name was decided long ago.
It was originally intended for use on the ship ordered in the city, but we're using it now.
As for the ship in the city, we'll name it after it's built.
Anyway, there's still plenty of time; it won't be delivered until the end of next year.
Nie Shiqian nodded in approval: "Auspicious purple clouds coming from the east, a good omen. I'll go find someone now, you wait here for me."
Feng Ye stood still, watching Nie Shiqian walk towards the shipyard office building.
He came out again shortly after.
"It's all arranged. Someone will go and register the ship name shortly."
"How much? I need to talk to my dad about it."
"It's just painting the ship's name on it, how much money would it cost? They'll still give me face for such a small thing."
"Haha, then I won't be polite."
The two got into the car and left the shipyard.
...
After all the formalities were completed and he left the ship inspection and registration department, a huge weight was finally lifted from Feng Ye's shoulders.
He looked at the brand-new ship ownership certificate and nationality certificate in his hands, his face beaming with joy.
It was already quite late, almost five o'clock.
This morning I went to the bank to complete the procedures for releasing and transferring the vessel from its mortgage.
I waited until 2 p.m. when the ship inspection and registration department opened. It took several more hours to finally complete all the procedures.
These days, getting things done is such a hassle.
However, we finally got the boat, so all the hard work was worth it.
Back at the dock, the ship's name had been completely changed, with the three large characters "Donglai" shining brightly in the sunlight.
Feng Jiaqing and Feng Jialing had also finished cleaning and were waving at him from the bow of the boat.
Feng Ye felt a surge of joy and quickly walked onto the boat, showing off the two certificates: "Dad, Uncle, it's all settled. This boat is ours from now on."
The two took the certificates and looked at them over and over again, their eyes filled with excitement and joy.
"Great! We've added another ship, and it's even bigger than the Dong Sheng!"
Feng Jiaqing's mouth stretched to his ears, and all the wrinkles on his face smoothed out.
"Such a good boat, and so cheap! What a steal! I got a great deal!"
Feng Jialing said with a smile, "The Dongsheng was obtained with the help of Public Security Officer Fang, and it was cheap. Now that another one has arrived, we must have a benefactor to help us."
Feng Ye exclaimed, "Yes, we really owe a lot to President Nie this time."
“He is your benefactor, and you are his benefactor as well. Otherwise, his son would have been killed. We should help each other out.”
Feng Jiaqing patted Feng Ye on the shoulder, "Alright, stop dawdling, let's hurry up and set sail back."
"Yes, hurry back."
Feng Jialing was also eager to return home.
The three quickly boarded the cockpit, started the engine, and the ship slowly sailed away from the dock.
The setting sun cast its golden rays upon the sea, making it sparkle and giving the "Donglai" a golden coat.
Feng Ye took the helm and steered the boat to the dock where the smaller boats were moored.
Neither Feng Jiaqing nor Feng Jialing wanted to sail the small boat, so they simply tied it to the back of the "Donglai" and towed it back through the waves.
It was already late at night when we got back to the village.
The village was quiet, with only the occasional bark of a dog and the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
Most people were already asleep, with only a few houses still having dim lights on, presumably still watching television.
On the other side of the beach, all the workshops and the homes of Feng Ye and his two families were also completely dark, as everyone had already gone to sleep.
The Donglai was too deep to dock directly and had to anchor in the deep water.
The three of them boarded the small boat that was being towed back, sailed it to shore, and then went home.
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