Chapter 367: Homecoming
At this time, on the 'Calysop', Xiao Peng was confused in the cockpit.
"What the hell? Türkiye scheduled our appointment for four days later?" Xiao Peng scratched his head. "What the hell is going on? Is the Turkish Strait so busy right now?"
Chen Cheng turned on the Global Positioning System and took a look. "Boss, there aren't many ships passing through the Turkish Strait right now. There shouldn't be a queue."
Fabian curled his lips after hearing this and said, "Is that even a question? The Turks are so petty! They want to keep us here for a few more days and waste our money. Hey, these people don't know that we saved three million on gas in Crimea! We can't lose much in four days. Ivan gave us a lot of money, and we made a lot of money this time."
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "This money is not easy to take. It's hush money."
Pascal curled his lips and said, "What hush money? It's obviously a scheme fee. Xiao, I think I should re-evaluate the way I interact with you. I didn't realize you were so mean."
Xiao Peng waved his hand. "I'm not completely good, and I'm not completely bad. I just want to make money to feed and feed our people, and I also want to vent my anger. The Turks gave us a lot of trouble when we came here! I haven't settled my accounts with them yet! I'll settle them once I get back!"
Pascal nodded and said, "The latter sentence is the truth!"
"Damn it!" Fabian said, "I'm going to have a good time when I get home this time. I've been stuck at sea for too long!"
After he finished speaking, two more middle fingers appeared on his face, from Xiao Peng and Pascal.
"You're the only one looking for more happiness!" Xiao Peng said angrily, "Should I publicize the story of someone being set up by a honey trap?"
"That's right! We must promote it!" said Pascal.
Fabian quickly waved his hand. "Don't worry, I'll throw a big party when we get back and we'll celebrate! I'll get all the prettiest girls in Marseille! Then everyone on the ship will be there! Haha, making money is so satisfying! Xiao, how could you let Ivan pay so much?"
Xiao Peng shook his head: "How much? Not much. Believe me, Ivan and the others will make more money from this."
Fabian nodded: "I believe this."
Xiao Peng sighed, "In the final analysis, it's because we're kinder than them that we can't make as much money. I still can't become a black-hearted capitalist!"
This time, two fingers appeared on Xiao Peng's face.
Fabian shook his head. "Everyone, ignore this shameless thing. We've been away from home for too long this time. When we get back, I'm going to throw a big party. We'll have a great time, and everyone on board can come!"
Chen Cheng coughed twice and said, "Fabian, thank you for your kindness, but I don't think many of us crew members will accept your kindness. It would be more straightforward if you just gave us the bonus."
Fabian said helplessly, "Chen, I really can't stand you Chinese people. All you do is make money and save it, don't you know how to have fun? Can't you learn from Xiao? Look how much fun he has!"
Chen Cheng laughed and said, "The boss is rich, so he can have fun however he wants! We have to think about our families. The happiest thing for us is family happiness, not temporary happiness."
"That seems to make sense," Fabian said. "Believe me, there's definitely a bonus for being out this long. Your boss is a generous guy. Boss Xiao, look at your compatriots and then look at yourself. I really think money can make men bad. Xiao, I heard that Chinese men value starting a family and building a career the most. You've already established a career, so why haven't you considered starting a family yet?"
Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Yes, Boss. Actually, I wanted to ask you this question as well. Maybe it's because I'm broke, but why do I feel like you rich people like those gold-diggers?"
Xiao Peng lit a cigarette and said, "Chen Cheng, you have the nerve to say you have no money? You have the highest salary on this ship, okay? Your high salary makes me want to change people!"
"No!" Chen Cheng shook his head. "I'm doing this to support my family, right? Ahem, Boss, why don't you tell me why you guys are into gold diggers? I've noticed it's a common problem among rich people."
Xiao Peng thought for a moment and replied, "The reason is very simple. To put it bluntly, it can be summed up in two words: cheap."
"Cheap?" Chen Cheng asked puzzledly.
Xiao Peng nodded: "Even women who don't want money want true love. That thing is much rarer and more precious than money!"
Chen Cheng laughed. "Boss, you're saying this because you haven't met the right person yet. When you do, you won't care about this anymore. But boss, don't call me a pessimist. It's so hard for you to meet the right person!"
"Why?" Xiao Peng glared at him. "Why didn't I tell you you were a crow's mouth? You're the worst of the crow's mouths!"
Chen Cheng explained, "What I mean is that you have too many choices. What's the biggest difference between rich and poor people? Rich people have more choices! 'Flowers are so lush that they dazzle the eyes; only shallow grass hides horse hooves.' You meet so many people that you look at this and that, and in the end, you're overwhelmed. Unlike me? Back then, my family asked me to go back for a blind date, and we got married after only meeting once. You didn't have a choice back then, did you?"
"Chen Cheng, what do you mean? Is this how the poem is interpreted? And now you have a choice. What do you mean? Are you planning to change it?" Xiao Peng asked, "Are you moved by the girl at the age of eighteen?"
"What do you want to change?" Chen Cheng waved his hands vigorously. "Let me be honest. When I was young, I had some bad thoughts. There were times when I looked down on my wife. There are so many beautiful girls in the world. Who can guarantee that they haven't been tempted? But now, after so many years, although my wife is a little stupid, she is filial to the elderly and dotes on the children. I am not at home all year round. She takes good care of the family. With such a wife, what can I be dissatisfied with? Boss, finding a wife is not just about beauty. It's a lifelong thing."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Didn't you say I have so many choices? Maybe I can find the best one!"
"That's right!" Chen Cheng nodded and changed the subject, "Boss, what are we going to do next? Just drift on the sea for four days?"
Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Let Lao Zhu make something delicious. We can endure the hardships at sea for a few more days. Tell everyone that victory is just around the corner. Let's have a good rest when we get home."
"Xiao, do you think Türkiye can't cause trouble for us again?" Fabian was still a little worried.
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "We're about to leave, and they still won't let us go? At most, they'll let us waste some money as a lesson. I'll get back at you when I get back!"
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