The new ship is a bare ship; apart from the basic equipment, everything else has to be configured by ourselves.
Inside the wheelhouse, apart from the captain's seat, there wasn't even a single extra chair.
The group could only stand in a row behind Chen Zhiyao, watching helplessly.
The fishing boat, which had been moving steadily forward, suddenly made a sharp turn.
Despite its high speed, the fishing boat remained very stable, feeling as if it were on flat ground.
Sitting in the captain's seat, Chen Zhiyao smiled radiantly:
"The new boat is indeed extraordinary. It's much smoother than the old boat we rented, and it feels great to drive."
Seeing his daughter's antics, Chen Weiqiang got restless and hurriedly pulled her down.
"Okay, let me try it quickly."
After the three men, grandfather, grandfather, and grandson, who all knew how to drive the boat took turns trying it out, they found no problems and it was very easy to drive.
Finally, Chen Weiqiang steered his new boat back to the dock with satisfaction.
After the fishing boat was inspected, the group went to the shipyard to pay the final payment and complete the transfer of ownership.
Although the new boat was purchased by the grandfather, grandmother, and granddaughter together, Chen Zhiyao was their only child, so the ownership was directly transferred to her name.
The elderly couple also had their own considerations. They had two grandsons, and although the children had always gotten along well, people's hearts are most vulnerable to test.
Transferring the fishing boat directly to their granddaughter's name also avoids potential conflicts among the younger generation over money after their passing.
This was something that had been discussed beforehand, so no one else had any objections, and the formalities were completed quickly.
Excited, Chen Zhiyao checked her phone after leaving the shipyard and found it was only 10 o'clock.
"It's still early, let's get everything we need on the ship ready so we can set sail in our new boat tomorrow."
As soon as she got the fishing boat, she couldn't wait to take her new boat out to sea for fishing.
Chen Weiqiang stood beside the car and laughed heartily:
"That's what I was thinking too. The fish finder and small crane were ordered a long time ago. I'll have them delivered directly, and they can be installed today."
So Chen Weiqiang drove straight back to the dock and waited for the equipment to be delivered and installed.
The remaining four people split into two groups. Grandpa Chen and Grandma Chen were responsible for purchasing cooking utensils for the kitchen, as well as other miscellaneous items needed on the fishing boat.
Chen Zhiyao and her daughter went to a furniture store to furnish the three small bedrooms and the small living room.
The fishing boat was already small, and they had to fit in three rooms and a small living room, so each room was particularly small.
Yan Shuting suggested that they could buy three bunk beds.
The lower bunk is used for sleeping, while the upper bunk can be used for both sleeping and storage, thus saving a lot of space.
Chen Zhiyao originally wanted to buy a comfortable single bed, but considering that the room was indeed not big, a bunk bed seemed more practical.
In addition to the bunk beds, each room also has a cabinet for storage and a chair.
For the living room, they requested two small two-seater sofas, as well as a few small stools, which can be used when fishing or cleaning up the catch.
The two of them mainly picked out the essentials for the fishing boat, which were all in stock at the store and could be loaded onto the truck and delivered directly.
The grandfather, his grandson, and their two grandchildren had to leave home before dawn every day, and Yan Shuting still felt sorry for them.
While the furniture was being loaded onto the truck, she went and bought blankets and pillows.
With a bed, I can take a nap at noon and rest for a while.
When the mother and daughter arrived at the dock with the delivery truck, Chen Weiqiang and two other strong men were installing the crane at the stern of the ship.
This crane is larger than the one on the old ship, and it's also easier to operate.
Chen Zhiyao glanced at it twice and then walked into the driver's seat, where she saw that the most important fish finder had already been installed.
A fish finder is the soul of a ship; with it, going out to sea becomes twice as efficient.
The furniture that was delivered was disassembled and needs to be reassembled before it can be used.
After half an hour of clanging and banging, the three small bedrooms and the living room were finally set up. Chen Zhiyao couldn't resist taking many photos in various corners.
The family of three warmly saw off the two groups of drivers, and then they saw a van parked next to the fishing boat.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Zhiyao saw her grandparents get out of the car.
The trunk was filled with all sorts of odds and ends, most of which were cooking supplies.
Gas stove and gas cylinder for cooking, as well as various pots, pans and bowls.
In addition, the elderly couple had prepared all the necessary toiletries for the toilet.
Everything was provided; there was absolutely no problem staying on the ship.
The group worked for quite a while, until their stomachs started growling in protest, before they finally finished tidying up the newly bought boat.
Chen Zhiyao was starving by this time, and seeing that the fishing boat was finally ready, she excitedly shouted:
"We've got the new ship, let's go out for a nice meal to celebrate, it's on me today."
Soon, the group arrived at a small restaurant near the dock.
As soon as she sat down, Chen Zhiyao picked up the menu and started ordering:
"Grilled sea bass, blanched baby squid, stir-fried blue crab with salted egg yolk, oyster omelet and blanched bok choy, and a Shi Jiu Gong tofu soup."
Since it was to celebrate the arrival of the new ship, Chen Zhiyao simply prepared a seafood feast.
After ordering the food, she realized that there were many unread messages in the large family group chat.
Chen Zhiyao has two family groups. The larger one is called the Chen Family, which includes her family of five as well as her uncle's family.
The group is called "A Loving Family," and it only includes Chen Zhiyao's family of five.
When she inspected the fishing boat in the morning, she sent photos and short videos of the new boat to the Chen family.
My two cousins sent me a lot of messages, most of which were about what to name the new ship.
Thinking about the name of the fishing boat, Chen Zhiyao asked with great interest, "What names do you all want to give the new boat?"
"How about we call it Bluefin Tuna? We can go tuna fishing in the future."
Chen Weiqiang felt that the name was very powerful and had a good meaning, and he was more and more satisfied with it the more he thought about it.
Yan Shuting shook her head. "It's a case of the same name. The 25-meter-long ship we saw when we went to Yanjia Village was called Bluefin Tuna."
"I heard that the village chief's son has already refitted his fishing boat, and he's going to take some people out to sea to fish for marlin in a few days."
Although someone else had already chosen the name he wanted, Chen Weiqiang still couldn't help but praise it:
"That Yan family kid is quite capable; he got all the paperwork done so quickly."
"How about calling it the 'Peaceful Ship'?"
Grandma Chen is quite easygoing; she doesn't ask for great wealth or status for her family, just for them to be safe and sound.
"This name is good. It means peace, safety, and good health." Yan Shuting also thought the name was good.
Chen Zhiyao slammed her hand on the table and said excitedly, "It feels a bit bland. I want a more powerful name. How about Great White Shark?"
Everyone chatted and discussed for a long time, until they finished eating, but they still hadn't decided on a name.
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