Chapter 462 Did the boss take the wrong medicine?
When Xiao Peng returned to the New Port of Marseille, he was surprised to find that all the crew members of the "Calysop" had returned! Several department heads were waiting in the captain's room of the "Calysop" for him to give him instructions.
"Chen Cheng, why are you all back?" Xiao Peng asked in confusion.
Chen Cheng laughed and said, "Boss, it sounds like you don't want us to come back?"
Xiao Peng said, "I thought everyone had made a fortune last time, so there would be no one willing to come out and continue drifting on the sea. How come there's not a single one? Don't tell me you're reluctant to leave me. I don't believe that."
After hearing this, Chen Cheng said, "Boss, to be honest, we've been waiting anxiously for your call. What we're most afraid of is you backing out!"
"Why?" Xiao Peng asked puzzledly.
Chen honestly said, "Of course it's money! The money you gave us last time was neither too much nor too little. If you said you could just retire and achieve financial freedom, that's definitely not enough. Who would complain about too little money? Why not give you a few more years while you can still work?"
Xiao Peng said helplessly, "You're being too honest. Can't you just say something like 'Boss, you're so nice' to comfort me?"
Duan Bo said, "Boss, we are being frank. If you are not a good boss, how can we continue to follow you? We can make money in China, but how can it be as exciting as making euros here?"
Xiao Peng curled his lips and said, "I would be happier if you didn't follow me with a mission!"
After hearing what Xiao Peng said, Chen Cheng and the others fell silent for a moment. After a while, Chen Cheng spoke again, "Boss, let's be honest. We do have a mission. If we said we didn't, you wouldn't believe us, right? But besides carrying out the mission, we also have to support our families, right? Apart from working for you, I really can't think of any other way to satisfy both! To be honest, we are all very envious of Hua Chong and the others. They stay here and get paid. We haven't made a penny in the past few months when we went back. We want to find a job but we're afraid you'll call us back. Even if you charter a plane again next time, I don't want to go back! Who can resist money?"
"That's the truth. But who would charter a plane for you? Do you really think I'm a sucker?" Xiao Peng said, "I told you, I'm coming back for an ordinary salary! I just went through a 'gratitude for a little rice, and a grudge for a little rice' story. Now, who of you still wants me to spend a lot of money for no reason? Leave now!"
Chen Cheng said, "Boss Chen already told us when he told us to come back. Even so, we're willing to come back. After all, we earn Euros here, and we can save money here without having to spend money on the ship!"
Xiao Peng nodded: "It's good to have an idea, so as not to suffer too much psychological gap when the time comes."
"What's the psychological gap?" Chen Cheng said, "We're already living on the sea. We have good food and accommodation on the ship, and the work is not tiring, and we earn euros. Where can we find a better job?"
Xiao Zhou on the side said: "The most important thing is not to delay wages!"
Chen Cheng nodded: "That's right!"
"Boss, where are we going to find the shipwreck this time? What kind of ship is it?" Duan Bo asked curiously.
Xiao Peng explained, "This time we're going to the Heligoland Bight."
"Going to the Atlantic Ocean?" Chen Cheng was stunned after hearing this.
Xiao Peng nodded. "Chen Cheng, you and the chief engineer should check all the equipment on board and prepare the supplies as quickly as possible. We will set off as soon as possible. As usual, I will pay the expenses in the end."
Chen Cheng said "hmm" and left. Duan Bo asked curiously, "I came back and saw Moro and the others looking dejected. What happened?"
Xiao Peng explained: "They are searching for a sunken ship, but they haven't found it yet."
Duan Bo said, "Tsk tsk, can they compare with the boss? Boss, what kind of shipwreck is this?"
Xiao Zhou also laughed: "Duan Bo, how long has it been since you flattered the boss? This time it's my turn to do it!"
"It's the same familiar recipe, the same familiar taste!" Duan Bo also laughed.
Xiao Peng was stunned: "Who said I'm going to salvage a sunken ship this time?"
"Huh?" Everyone on the boat looked at Xiao Peng: "Not salvaging the sunken ship?"
Xiao Peng nodded and said, "This time we're going there to collaborate with France 5 TV to film a documentary about the Battle of Heligoland Bight! Forgetting history is tantamount to betrayal!"
Everyone looked at each other in dismay. Finally, Duan Bo asked, "Boss, are you sure? The Heligoland Bight was a naval battle between Britain and Germany during World War I. What does it have to do with us? This isn't our history!"
Xiao Peng was heartbroken: "How can you all be so narrow-minded! You should have an international perspective and a broad perspective! You've been by my side for quite some time, so how come you don't even have this kind of awareness?"
After hearing Xiao Peng's words, everyone was even more confused: "What happened while we were away?"
Duan Bo asked, "Boss, I still don't understand. You said this job might last for several years, right?"
Xiao Peng nodded: "Of course, the sea is enough for us to run for a while, is there any problem?"
Duan Bo scratched his head. "Are you saying that we might have to stop making money for a few years and start digging into foreign history?"
Xiao Peng snapped his fingers. "That's right! You understand it perfectly. Of course, the few years I mentioned is a conservative estimate. It might be done in a very short time! It depends on our luck!"
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Just at this moment, Hua Chong walked in: "Boss, someone from French TV wants to see you!"
Xiao Peng was stunned after hearing this. "Why do they want me? Well, let them come over." He clapped his hands and said, "Everyone, get moving. We're going on an expedition this time. I'm telling you, we're anchored on Norderney Island in Germany. If you perform well, I can take you all to Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark!"
Although everyone didn't understand, they still left the captain's room.
Hua Chong followed them out. As soon as they left, Duan Bo couldn't wait to ask, "Hua Chong, what happened while we were gone? Did our boss take the wrong medicine?"
Xiao Peng's voice came from the captain's room: "Hey! I can still hear it!"
Duan Bo stuck out his tongue.
Hua Chong rolled his eyes at him and lowered his voice, "Why do you care if he took the wrong medicine? We'll just do whatever he says. Anyway, it's Chen Cheng who's reporting to the higher-ups. Isn't it enough to not delay their payroll?"
Xiao Peng's voice came again: "Hua Chong! I can still hear you even if you lower your voice!"
Hua Chong was speechless. What are you talking about rabbit ears?
He waved his hand to signal everyone to speed up and move away.
"What on earth is the boss doing?" Duan Bo asked in confusion.
Hua Chong said, "Brothers, are you fools?"
"Damn it!" Duan Bo looked at Hua Chong after hearing this: "You're the one who stayed to watch over the ship, so you feel so confident?"
"You guys still make a living at sea! This time we're heading to the Heligoland Bight, which is right next to the North Sea." Hua Chong said, "We're on Odyssey's territory now, how can we be too high-profile?!"
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