There weren't many people on the boat, but they all had all sorts of things. Mingjing and Mingliang found a window seat and sat down.
The sea rippled with white waves, a gentle breeze blew, and the atmosphere was pleasant and refreshing.
A dozen minutes later, the boat docked, Mingjing disembarked, and Wang Jinhua chased after her.
"Mingjing, I haven't seen my cat lately. Did you kill her?"
"It's at the vet station. Go see her if you want, but I remember you said you'd give it to me. You'd better keep your word."
Mingjing found it somewhat amusing; this woman seemed a little abnormal.
"I want to see it. Which veterinary station is it at?"
Mingjing rolled her eyes at her. "It's that veterinary station in town. How many veterinary stations do you think there are around here?"
After saying that, she turned to leave.
"Take me there."
Wang Yinhua's eyes reddened.
"No, can't you go by yourself? We have other things to do," Mingjing said impatiently.
"Fine, let's take her."
Mingliang can't stand women crying, especially beautiful women.
"I...I have no money."
Wang Yinhua lowered her head and murmured, large tears falling down her cheeks.
Let's go.
Mingjing was helpless; the woman's tears were like pear blossoms in the rain, and she couldn't bear it either.
The group rode in a rickshaw to the veterinary station. The kitten was still on an IV drip and seemed to have gained a lot of weight.
"This cat is much better. It had feline panleukopenia and stomatitis, and it will need to stay in the hospital for another two weeks."
Mingjing stepped forward and ran her finger through the cage to wipe the cat's head.
The orange cat rubbed its round head against Mingjing's fingers, meowing softly.
“If you want to take her back, come back in half a month,” Mingjing said, turning her head.
"No need, let her stay with you. I can't take good care of it."
It seemed that Wang Yinhua was a person with a secret. Mingjing wanted to ask, but after thinking about it, she decided to keep quiet.
Once you leave the veterinary station, the only option is a bus, which runs every half hour.
When they boarded the bus and bought tickets, Mingjing also gave Wang Yinhua an extra ticket; it only cost a few cents anyway.
"Where are you going?" Mingjing got on the bus and found an aisle seat.
The bus was crowded, and there were only two empty seats by the window, so Mingliang had to squeeze in with Wang Yinhua.
"I can drop it off at the post office in town."
Wang Yinhua looked somber, as if something was on her mind.
As soon as she finished speaking, the car jolted violently, and Wang Yinhua accidentally fell into Mingliang's arms.
"I...I didn't do anything."
Bright and sensitive, she raised her hands, her eyes widening in fright.
With so many people around, if word of this gets back to the village, they're doomed. Gossip is a powerful force, and they could easily be charged with hooliganism.
Wang Yinhua sat up straight, her face flushed with shyness.
“Mingjing and Mingliang, you two must be careful lately. Ming Dashan is coming back, and Ming Xingwang is planning to get rid of you because he thought you got that ship for free and made money.”
Mingjing hesitated for a moment, then glanced back at Wang Yinhua, her brows furrowing slightly.
Logically speaking, the Wang sisters should be of one mind, so why is Wang Yinhua siding with outsiders?
"Mingjing, Mingliang, you are both capable, but you must be careful. The Ming family father and son are not to be trifled with."
After she finished speaking, she shut her mouth, turned her head to look out the window, her eyes filled with tears.
When the bus arrived at the post office, Wang Yinhua got off, hesitated for a moment in front of the mailbox, and then mailed a letter.
Mingjing didn't think much of it. When they arrived at the dock, he got off the car and went to the ship to check the camera.
The recording was still going on inside. Mingjing watched it from beginning to end but found nothing, so he simply deleted the useless footage and continued recording.
After finishing, Mingjing went to the seafood restaurant, which was bustling with activity.
Sun Yunmei and Ming Dahai arrived early, and the small restaurant was crowded with people, making a lot of noise.
"Mingjing is here!" Dong Li greeted Mingjing as he brought the food to the table.
"Uncle Dong, there are so many people today."
Mingjing and Mingliang noticed that the people in the room were somewhat reserved.
"sit."
Dong Li arranged for Mingjing and her siblings to sit together with Ming Dahai, all in positions against the wall.
“Mingjing, today’s guests are all my father’s old friends. Among them, the few people at the main table over there wearing Zhongshan suits are his chess friends, who are now the captains and first mates of ocean freighters.”
"The table over there is where my dad's old comrades-in-arms sit. Whether I get a job today depends on them."
Xie Junan pointed to the tables opposite him and introduced them.
In fact, Dong Li was a veteran in the army. He opened the tavern after retiring due to injuries and illness. Those chess friends were victims he had rescued at sea.
All the dishes were served, with the last dish being steamed turbot.
Mingjing sat down, picked up a bite to taste, and found it to be quite delicious.
In the South, seafood is the main ingredient in banquets, and the people who come to these banquets are mostly elderly and have a certain status. They care about their abilities and don't pay much attention to the food.
While eating, Mingjing listened intently to Dong Li and the group of middle-aged men talking.
"Jun'an, come here," Dong Li beckoned to Xie Jun'an, holding a wine glass in one hand. "These are your uncles and elders. You don't come back often from the sea, so I'm introducing them to you."
Dong Li pulled Xie Jun'an aside and introduced them one by one.
"Dong Li, I remember Jun An served at sea. He should have a demobilization certificate after retiring. Why wasn't he assigned a job?"
"Such a fine young man should be highly sought after by the government, so why hasn't he taken up his post yet?"
Xie Junan chuckled, "Hey, I still want to be a seaman. The pay is higher, and I don't like the bureaucratic atmosphere."
"Being a seaman is tough, Lao Dong. Don't you try to persuade your son? Seamen earn high wages, but they spend months at sea, getting tanned dark. What's so great about that?"
Dong Li smiled and said, "The child likes to follow his own will. Being a seaman is good too. It's better than being stuck in my little restaurant. You guys should give my son some good guidance."
These days, whether you're a seaman or a civil servant, you can basically get in as long as you have connections.
The men laughed and agreed; they were all friends, so naturally they would help.
"Uncle Dong," Mingjing greeted with a smile as she walked over with Mingliang.
Dong Li pulled Mingjing aside and said with a smile, "Let me introduce you all. This is... my son's friend, Mingjing. Most of the seafood on this table was contributed by her."
The group smiled as they looked Mingjing over, nodding in satisfaction.
It goes without saying that female friends are equivalent to girlfriends, but Dong Li is not a daughter-in-law, so they naturally can't explain it.
"Uncles, I am Mingjing, and this is my older brother. He used to be a seaman, but some things got in the way, and now he wants to rejoin the crew."
After saying that, Mingliang introduced himself.
One of the middle-aged men took a liking to Mingliang and asked him several questions on the spot, which Mingliang answered one by one.
"That's easy to discuss. We've been considering recruiting seafarers recently. Don't worry, if it's suitable, we'll definitely get you on board and out to sea in the fall."
The man patted his chest and guaranteed it.
Upon receiving the reply, Dong Li felt relieved and invited everyone to a meal.
Mingjing even asked for the contact information of several people, saying that she could deliver good products to them in the future as a way of expressing her gratitude, and that the price was negotiable.
After the banquet, the guests left, but Ming Dahai and Sun Yunmei volunteered to stay and clean up the dishes.
"No, brother, sister, you're too kind," Dong Li stopped her.
"Of course, I think Mingliang's matter is going well today, thanks to you all. I should give you a gift to express my gratitude."
Sun Yunmei was overjoyed. Being a seaman was the dream of countless fishermen; it was considered a stroke of good fortune for any family to have one.
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