After the pleasantries, the two sides began to get down to business.
Philip flipped through the registration form and couldn't help but said in surprise: "Angel, your company only has one ship?"
"No, you can't make room at the port. We only have one ship docked, and the other ships are waiting offshore."
"How many ships do you have?"
"There are forty-eight ships in total, including fishing boats, cargo ships, and icebreakers, but the largest number are thousand-ton ocean-going fishing boats, with a total tonnage of about one million tons."
Angel introduced in detail.
"Hiss...one million tons?" Philip couldn't help but take a breath, and then sighed: "Your company is indeed very powerful. Apart from the official rescue fleet, this is the first time I have seen such a large scale.
private fleet."
"Actually, our company is also semi-official. Although our boss is the largest shareholder, he only holds 30% of the shares. The other 70% is divided up by Huicheng, Zhucheng, and several surrounding cities."
"I see, how do you want me to help?"
"Our fleet is very pressed for time, can you give us priority for replenishment?"
Phillip spread his hands: "If it's just refueling, I can help. But I can't help with anything else, especially food. The management is very strict, and it's difficult to have room to operate."
"As long as we add oil and water, we will figure out the rest ourselves."
"Really? You have to think carefully. I can tell you clearly that within a radius of several thousand kilometers, only we in Sydney can buy food. Once you pass this village, there will be no such store."
For the sake of his old friend, Phillip couldn't help but remind him.
Old Angel nodded: "Don't worry, I know what I know."
"OK, how much oil do you want to add?"
"We have six ships that need to be refueled, about 100,000 tons of fuel."
These six ships are all large ships of over 10,000 tons.
"Okay, I'll write you a note. You ask your subordinates to go directly to handle the formalities. I'll think of a way to squeeze out another berth for you."
"Philip, thank you."
Old Angel took the note from the other party.
"You're welcome, come to my house for dinner if you have time in the evening, and let's have a good chat about things in Huicheng."
Philip took the opportunity to send out an invitation.
"Okay, let's meet at seven o'clock in the evening."
Old Angel nodded.
……
At seven o'clock in the evening, Old Angel arrived for the appointment on time.
"Dongdongdong..."
"You're here, why did you bring something?"
Old Angel was holding a big bag in each hand. Hearing this, he explained: "The bag in my left hand is a gift from our company, and the bag in my right hand is a personal gift from me. You can't come empty-handed, right?"
Philip took one of the bags smoothly:
"What is it? So heavy?"
"Originally, the company wanted to send money directly, but I persuaded him to change it. In the end, it was replaced by a large 500-gram gold bar and two boxes of cans."
"Canned food? What a good thing!"
Phillip's eyes lit up.
Since the beginning of the year, as the refugee problem has become increasingly serious, the lives of Australians have gradually become difficult. At this time, no one thinks there is too much food.
Angel then added: "I forgot to tell you, this is not an ordinary can, it is a doomsday can, it is the bottom of the pressure box on our ship."
These doomsday cans are provided by Big Boss.
There are more than one hundred tons in total.
"Canned Doomsday? Does it have a shelf life of several decades?"
"That's right, it's what you said."
"Thank you, the situation in Sydney is getting more and more tense. I have long wanted to stock up on some canned doomsday food, but unfortunately I can't buy it in the market."
"This is a gift from our company to you. It has nothing to do with me." Old Angel waved his hand, "But my conditions are limited and I can only give you some cigarettes and alcohol."
"Is there any smoke? Take it out and have a look."
Philip said impatiently.
He hasn't smelled smoke for a month.
Since the eruption of the Sulfonite volcano, Australia's economic and trade exchanges with other places have been greatly reduced due to being isolated overseas. In addition, coal and other mineral resources have been placed under federal trusteeship, and its economic strength has plummeted.
Old Angel smiled and calmly took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket:
"Smoke me first!"
Soon, the two of them sat in front of the window and started puffing away. It was late autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and the temperature was hovering around zero, without the severe cold of the Northern Hemisphere.
After smoking three cigarettes in a row, Philip finally got addicted, and then he slumped down on the sofa, recalling the beauty just now, and seemed extremely comfortable.
Old Angel looked around and felt something was wrong, so he asked:
"Philip, where is Elizabeth Yin?"
Elizabeth Yin is Philip’s wife.
Phillip suddenly became sad: "I forgot to tell you, Elizabeth Yin had an asthma attack at the end of last year and was unable to be rescued. Now I live alone."
"My condolences, may God bless Lisa Bai." Old Angel drew a cross on his chest.
"It's all my fault that I was too busy at work and didn't take good care of her."
Philip regretted.
Old Angel comforted the other party, and then immediately changed the subject: "Philip, since Elizabeth Yin is no longer here, why don't you let Luke and the others move back? Or why don't you just move to him?"
Luke is the couple's only son.
"With my persuasion, their family just left Sydney last month and moved to New Zealand. I don't want to retire just yet, so I didn't follow them."
"New Zealand?"
"Since New Zealand is known as the loneliest country on the Blue Star, it is also the safest. No matter what happens in the future, it will be difficult to be affected."
Come and try it soon.]
"Well, what you said seems to make sense."
Old Angel nodded in agreement.
New Zealand has a population of just over five million and its agriculture is very developed, so it should not be difficult to be self-sufficient.
Phillip sighed, suddenly sat up from the sofa, and greeted casually:
"Are you hungry? I've prepared a big meal. Let's chat while we eat?"
"Oh? What kind of dinner?"
"You'll find out later."
In less than three minutes, Philip came over with two large pieces of fish steak: "Try my cooking skills."
Old Angel took out a bottle of red wine from the bag:
"A little more table wine?"
"Okay, don't go back tonight, just stay here."
"Okay, I'll do whatever you want."
Soon, the two started chatting again.
Philip showed a meaningful expression: "Angel, tell me honestly, are you planning to go to the Southern Ocean to poach fish on this trip?"
"Uh, how did you guess it?"
"Do you even need to guess? In the entire ocean, it is estimated that only the North and South Poles can still catch fish, and the fish in other sea areas are almost extinct."
"Is there anyone in Sydney who goes to Antarctica to poach fish?"
Old Angel asked quickly.
Philip nodded: "Yes, but not many. After all, Antarctica is too dangerous right now. Most people don't dare to take risks, and they can't get icebreakers."
"Then I won't hide it from you either. The main purpose of our trip to Antarctica is to hunt whales."
"Hey, it seems you have chosen the right place. There were groups of whales heading south in New Zealand for more than a month."
"Really?" Old Angel turned to test: "Philip, you won't report us to the superiors, will you?"
"No, what's the benefit of reporting you? Besides, maybe I will go to you in the future?"
"Come to me?"
"Didn't you watch the news this afternoon?"
"What news? I've been busy at the port all afternoon, how can I have time to listen to the radio?"
Old Angel said doubtfully.
Philip did not show off and answered directly: "At three o'clock this afternoon, the Mount Fuji volcano on Nissan Island erupted, and several small volcanoes also erupted at the same time."
"Ah? Is it serious?"
"It should be quite serious. It is said that the volcanic eruption caused a strong earthquake and caused a lot of damage."
Old Angel quickly calmed down: "I still don't understand. Even if Mount Fuji volcano erupts, what does it have to do with you?"
"Why doesn't it matter? There is also a super volcano in New Zealand. Do you think I'm scared?"