A sudden inspiration struck Feng Ye.
He recalled information he had heard in his past life and seen online.
It is said that when fishermen go out to sea, they can catch all sorts of strange and unusual things.
For example, torpedoes and bombs left over from wartime, unmanned underwater vehicles disguised as torpedoes, drifting buoys...
There are even reports that the largest weapon ever caught by fishermen was a submarine, but it's unclear whether that's true or not.
Of course, what fishermen catch most often are sonar detection equipment.
spy equipment retrieved by fishermen
It is said that in the disputed area of the South China Sea, when the US electronic reconnaissance ship deployed a towed sonar, Chinese fishermen began to fish behind it.
They cut the connecting wire as soon as they pulled it out and went home to sell it for money.
So, seeing this lucrative business, the old folks stopped fishing and instead searched the South China Sea for American spy ships, specifically to follow them and make their fortune.
No matter what kind of detection equipment is dropped into the water, once it's in the water, it will be retrieved as soon as it's out.
In the disputed areas of the South China Sea, the US doesn't dare to fire a shot, nor even ram into anything.
In his previous life, Feng Ye had never acquired sonar or other equipment, nor had he encountered any American electronic reconnaissance ships.
Therefore, they did not know what those devices actually looked like.
However, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this thing was most likely a sonar or an unmanned underwater vehicle, rather than a torpedo.
Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why it has no mud or sand attached to it and why its surface is clean and smooth.
He thought for a moment and decided to test the weight of the thing.
If it really isn't a torpedo, then it must be much lighter.
After mentally preparing himself, he squatted down and extended his hand.
However, before his hand could even touch the cylinder, it was grabbed by another hand.
"Ah Ye, what are you doing? Don't touch it."
Ye Chenliang stared in horror, grabbing Feng Ye's arm to stop him from getting any closer to the cylinder.
"Are you crazy? What if it explodes if you touch it? We'll all be doomed."
Han Qiwen was also terrified and nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Yes, Aye, you mustn't do anything reckless, this thing is too dangerous."
Feng Ye sighed helplessly: "I don't think this is a torpedo, so there shouldn't be any danger."
"Why isn't it a torpedo anymore? Isn't this just like the torpedoes in the movies?"
Ye Chenliang asked in confusion, his hands still gripping Feng Ye tightly, as if afraid he might do something dangerous.
Feng Ye explained, "Yes, it does look a lot like a torpedo in shape, but after thinking about it carefully, I think it's unlikely to be a torpedo."
Are you sure?
Han Qiwen and Ye Chenliang asked in unison.
Feng Ye wasn't sure; it was just a guess.
He had never seen anything real in his previous life; this was the first time he had ever seen anything like it.
He shook his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I'm not 100% sure either, but..."
"Then why are you still talking about it? What if it's a torpedo?"
"Yes, whether it's a torpedo or not, we'd better not make any rash moves. Let it stay on the deck."
Han Qiwen and Ye Chenliang refused to let Feng Ye touch the cylinder no matter what they said.
They didn't want to risk their lives.
"Okay, okay, I won't touch it. Let's just leave it here for now."
Feng Ye had no choice but to give up for the time being. He realized that his behavior was indeed somewhat rash and that he should not have acted without certainty.
He stood up and took two steps back, hoping to help the two of them relax and stop being so tense.
"Ah Ye, I think we should contact the Harvest Ship and have everyone go there. The farther away from this thing, the better."
"Yes, safety first. Let's get off the Dong Sheng first. Who knows if that's a torpedo, or if it will explode?"
Han Qiwen and Ye Chenliang both looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy, staring intently at the cylinder, fearing that it might suddenly explode.
Feng Ye nodded, agreeing with what the two men said.
It is currently impossible to determine whether this cylinder is actually a torpedo.
If my guess is wrong and it really is a torpedo, and it happens to be in an unstable state, then staying on the Dong Sheng would undoubtedly be extremely dangerous.
“Okay, then let Ah-Can contact Uncle Jun and have him send a boat over to pick you all up. Also, wake up the few people who are sleeping and come over together.”
With something resembling a torpedo on board, no one can feel at ease, and it's definitely impossible to continue operations.
They wouldn't even let us touch it, and there was no way to throw it back into the sea.
All they could do was move the people over first; as for what to do next, he already had a plan.
This thing definitely can't be left on the ship forever. The best way to deal with it is to hand it over to the authorities. You might even win an award and make a small fortune.
Thinking about how many fishermen in his past life had made a fortune by salvaging various spy equipment, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted.
I just don't know how much the rewards are these days, and there's no benchmark.
Information is so limited these days that even if someone manages to get their hands on something, it doesn't spread widely.
However, no matter how much the reward is, it's better than nothing.
Even without a reward, it is every citizen's duty to hand over such suspected military-grade items upon discovery.
National security is everyone's responsibility.
"Go and take in the nets, and tidy up the deck as well, in preparation for moving to the Harvest."
After giving his instructions, Feng Ye turned and got into the driver's seat.
He didn't want to explain again and again, so he first woke up Feng Xuan and the others who were sleeping, and then explained the situation.
When everyone heard that they had retrieved something that looked like a torpedo, they were all startled, their expressions filled with terror, and they were instantly wide awake.
"It might not be a torpedo; it could be sonar, or an unmanned underwater vehicle or something..."
Feng Ye's attempts to reassure them were ineffective; everyone remained apprehensive and anxious.
Fortunately, the Harvest ship is nearby and will be there soon to pick them all up.
Seeing that Ah-Can was already contacting Xiao Zhaojun, he returned to the deck.
Although the others were terrified, they were also curious about what a torpedo looked like, so they all went down to the deck and stared at the cylindrical object from a distance, not daring to get close.
Seeing the mixture of fear and curiosity on everyone's faces, Feng Ye shook his head inwardly.
He has figured it out and is no longer afraid.
Even if that thing really is a torpedo, it most likely won't explode.
You have to understand, it was hauled up in a trawler, mixed in with all sorts of fish and shrimp, and crashed onto the deck. Where didn't it get touched?
If we were going to blow it up, we would have done it long ago; why wait until now?
Moreover, there is a high probability that it was not a torpedo.
He walked up to the cylinder and squatted down to look at it.
This time, he didn't intend to reach out and touch it, so as not to cause panic among everyone.
Even so, it still inevitably made everyone feel uneasy.
Feng Xuan shouted out in alarm.
"Ah Ye, why are you standing so close? Come back here."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com