Chapter 697 It’s Not Easy for Crew to Find a Job
Douglas was anxious: "You can't do this, we have a contract!"
Xiao Peng spread out his hands: "In fact, I can really do this. You have a contract, signed with Akhmedov, not me, and now the ship has been sold to me. Did I sign a contract with you? What does it mean? Which law stipulates that I must hire you? Walter, when you take them packing up and disembarking, check carefully to see if there is anything on the ship that should not be loaded! If there is, don't let any of it go!"
Douglas said hurriedly, "Boss Xiao, I've thought about it. It's not that we can't do marine engineering work. After all, we make a living on the sea. We've served two bosses on this ship for a long time. No one is more familiar with this ship than us! You can't find anyone more suitable than us!"
How could he not be anxious?
Finding work for seafarers is both easy and difficult! Where are all the private luxury yachts waiting for them? If they want to find another job, they usually need to downgrade to working on cruise ships or cargo vessels, where their income will drop significantly and their workload will increase significantly.
It is especially difficult for a captain to find a job!
Every ship has its own position. It takes at least ten years for a manager starting as the third mate to work his way up to the position of captain. There is only one captain on a ship, and everyone is eyeing that position!
The international shipping industry is now in recession and has basically started to decline. Several large shipping companies have gone bankrupt, and it is extremely difficult to find a job as a captain!
Douglas was now filled with grievance. You asked me to be honest just now, but you didn't tell me this result! Even if HOV and other marine engineering equipment were installed, so what? They definitely wouldn't need to operate it! Why did he bother to stop Xiao Peng from installing it?
You asked for a high price and then gave us a low price. Shouldn't you have a good talk with us and persuade us to cooperate? Why did you fire us all for a disagreement?
He wanted to say something, but Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Walter, all irrelevant people, please leave the boat! I can't afford to use such people. Do I need you to teach me how to run my ship?"
"Okay, boss!" Walter suddenly asked, "Are Mr. Akhmedov and his bodyguard considered 'irrelevant people'?"
Ahmedov was stunned after hearing this. Damn, aren't you guys too aggressive? I'm just sitting here and you're trying to coax me? But thinking about maintaining a good relationship with Xiao Peng, he held back: "Mr. Xiao, your bodyguard really loves to joke around."
Xiao Peng nodded: "Yeah, I think so too. Okay, Walter, hurry up and do it! Akhmedov, what is the reason you came to see me today? With all due respect, although I have a lot of bodyguards, we are more like friends, while the bodyguards you bring are like door gods."
After hearing what Xiao Peng said, Walter and the others opened the door and motioned Douglas to go out. Douglas wanted to say a few more words, but Kasim walked up to him and stared at him fiercely. Douglas took a breath when he looked at Kasim's face, and followed him out obediently.
He is now worried about how to tell this matter to other people on the ship. If others know that they were expelled because of his nonsense, won't they kill him?
No, we have to put all the blame on Xiao Peng!
Watching Walter and the others leave, Akhmedov was confused. He didn't expect Xiao Peng to say this so directly.
He'd thought a lot before coming here, bringing a large group of bodyguards with him to put some pressure on Xiao Peng. But now he just thought his actions were ridiculous. Besides Xiao Peng, there were two billionaires and a "prince" in the room, and these people were clearly centered around Xiao Peng, a Chinese. Bringing these bodyguards here not only failed to highlight his status, but instead made people laugh.
Seeing that Ahmedov didn't say anything, Xiao Peng said directly: "Billy, take a look at the wine cabinet to see if there is any good wine. Take it out and let's have a couple of drinks together. See why Ahmedov is so nervous? After a couple of drinks, he will be less nervous!"
Ahmedov was stunned again after hearing this. Am I nervous? Well, he was a little nervous.
Billy was next to the wine cabinet. He looked back and shook his head: "Xiao, don't make it difficult for me. There is no good wine here!"
"What the hell?" Xiao Peng was stunned and turned to look at Akhmedov. "I said, 'Old Ai... Oh.' That's how we address each other in China. It sounds more intimate. You see, I call Pascal 'Little Pa' for the same reason... You're really being rude, aren't you? I bought your boat, but you're hiding all your good wine?"
After hearing this, Akhmedov sighed and waved to his bodyguards: "You go out and wait for me first."
After the bodyguards left, Ahmedov said, "Mr. Xiao, first of all, I want to apologize to you!"
"Apologize to me?" Xiao Peng was stunned: "Why?"
Ahmedov said, "At first I didn't know it was you who bought my boat. If the shipping department hadn't come to me to confirm, I still wouldn't know it was you who bought my boat. That's why I came here specifically."
Xiao Peng spread his hands and said, "In fact, I didn't even know this ship was mine before today! This is a surprise from my brother."
Ahmedov glanced at Fabian and Pascal. "Of course. We've met the Cousteau brothers. They said they were planning to give the boat away. I didn't believe anyone would give it away. But I was wrong! Your friends are so generous to you!"
Fabian said, "I swear to God, Xiao is more generous to us!"
Xiao Peng waved his hand: "Why are you talking about this between brothers? Ahmedov, you must have come here because of something, right? Don't tell me you came all this way just to meet me. I don't have that much face."
Akhmedov took a deep breath. "Actually, I came here for two reasons. The first is to thank you. You should know that the British government froze my assets. I really don't have much money now, and this 100 million has greatly alleviated my difficulties. I'm not kidding, there used to be a lot of fine wine in the wine cabinet here, and I was asked to sell it all."
"One hundred million?" Xiao Peng turned to look at Billy: "Isn't it 120 million?"
Fabian chuckled and said, "Bargaining is the norm!"
"Hiss." Xiao Peng took a deep breath and looked at Akhmedov. "This ship is only worth 100 million? And even the wine in this wine cabinet is being sold for money? Are you crazy now?"
"I'm a little confused." Xiao Peng said, "Forget 100 million for this ship. Even if we sell it for 200 million, we should be able to find a buyer, right?"
Akhmedov shook his head. "The British government is currently targeting me. No wealthy person here dares to buy this ship. You've also seen how many bodyguards I bring with me when I go out. I'm trying to save my life now."
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