Although many people were drunk during the drinking session yesterday, many were sober. After the security personnel lifted the ban, many people walked out of the room and came to the deck.
The blood stains on the deck had long been cleaned, but the bullet holes on the sides and hull of the ship could not be eliminated. In addition, these people had heard the gunshots and explosions, and with the traces left behind, these people immediately knew what had happened.
What happened.
"Look, that's a bullet..."
"It's true. I heard gunshots. Did I think I was dreaming?"
"Hey, you were too asleep, the explosion was so loud, didn't you hear it?"
More than a dozen crew members and staff invited by Zhuang Rui gathered around the side of the ship where it was attacked. They looked at the pitted iron sheet on the ship's hull and started talking one after another.
But relatively speaking, the platform staff were more excited, while the crew members were pale and ugly, because they knew what the consequences would be if they were targeted by pirates at sea.
Whether it was taking hostages for ransom or killing hostages and hijacking a cruise ship, it would be a disaster for these crew members. Looking at the bullet marks made by the 10mm cannon, many people even turned around and ran to find Clyde.
"Zhuang, there's no need to let him go anymore. I believe Jack is the mole..."
Clyde had been invited by Zhuang Rui to a room in the bottom cabin. On the table in the middle of the room, there was a tape recorder, which was playing Jack's last conversation with the pirates.
Zhuang Rui did not let Jack disappear with the pirates. The appearance of pirates could never be concealed, and a first mate was missing on the ship, which he could not explain to Clyde.
So Zhuang Rui selected the last conversation between Jack and Lao San and showed it to the captain, confirming what happened to Jack in colluding with the pirates to plot evil.
Even though he has known Jack for more than twenty years, Clyde can't say anything to protect Jack at this moment. Moreover, if something goes wrong with his first mate, Clyde himself cannot escape the blame.
"Boss, please believe in my professional ethics. I will resign as captain after bringing this ship back safely..."
Clyde's face looked a little gloomy when he spoke. He couldn't bear to part with the cruise ship he had worked on for more than 20 years, and after this incident, he could no longer drive a ship on the sea.
You must know that the collusion between his first mate and pirates is enough to discredit him. I am afraid that no ship owner will trust his ship to Clyde.
"what are you saying?"
Zhuang Rui laughed when he heard this, walked to Clyde, patted his shoulder, and said: "This has nothing to do with you. I still count on you to escort me on this ship..."
Finding a captain with rich sailing experience is not an easy task, and Zhuang Rui himself has a good impression of the bearded captain and has no intention of firing him.
"What? Can I still be this captain?" After hearing Zhuang Rui's words, Clyde stood up excitedly.
Clyde is only around fifty years old now, when he has rich experience and abundant physical strength. If he were to take care of his old age now, Clyde would go crazy. Zhuang Rui's words gave him a glimmer of hope.
"Of course, but Captain Clyde, there is one thing I want to remind you. Many crew members on this ship are lazy by nature, eating, drinking, and gambling. I personally think that they are not suitable to work on this ship..."
Zhuang Rui had just taken over the ship, so it was not easy to attack some sailors who had worked on the ship for more than ten years, but their behavior really made Zhuang Rui uncomfortable. Taking this opportunity, Zhuang Rui raised the issue.
"I know, boss, I have indulged them too much. After this return voyage, I will clear out some people and recruit some new crew members..."
Clyde had no room for bargaining at this moment, and he knew very well what kind of goods his crew members were. The prosperity of Macau had long lost their eyes and hearts.
Zhuang Rui waved his hand and said: "There is no need to recruit new crew members. I will send a group of people over. They have all received professional training and will be able to get started directly..."
"Okay, as you wish, boss..."
Clyde was now submissive to Zhuang Rui and no longer had any contempt for Zhuang Rui because of his age. Being able to successfully repel the pirate attack without causing any casualties was something that Clyde himself could not do at least.
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"Okay, I'll go outside and take a look. Please calm down the crew and don't have any thoughts or emotions..."
Zhuang Rui stood up. Now that he had Clyde taken care of, he had to go and reassure the platform staff. Otherwise, they would be unstable when they heard that they were being attacked by pirates.
Seeing Zhuang Rui stand up, Clyde quickly got up from his chair and said, "Boss, I will order a return trip now..."
"Return? Oh... No, no, we have to stay here for at least another week. The detection of the sunken ship on the seabed has been completed, and we are just waiting for the final salvage work..."
Hearing that Clyde was about to leave, Zhuang Rui shook his head repeatedly and then said: "Clyde, are you frightened by these pirates? Have you forgotten our original intention of going to sea?"
"Oh, of course not, boss, I am a brave sailor..."
Clyde puffed up his chest, but then his face fell again, and then said: "Boss, our defense force is not good. I am the only one with a pistol on the ship. If this pirate wants... to come again, then... then... that's terrible.
what to do?"
Clyde's words made Zhuang Rui laugh uncontrollably. This old boy is really interesting. Did he think the gunshots he heard in the morning were his security personnel setting off firecrackers?
Zhuang Rui walked back and forth in the room with a frown, then suddenly stopped, looked at Clyde, and said, "Captain Clyde, can I trust you?"
As a captain, if he does not know the defense situation on his ship, he will make wrong judgments and decisions many times. So Zhuang Rui is considering whether to give an explanation to the bearded captain?
Zhuang Rui did not plan to work on this ship for a long time. Even Peng Fei and Li Zhen did not plan to stay, so it was very necessary to be honest with Clyde.
"Boss, if you don't fire me, I, Clyde, will sell my life to you. You can trust me..."
Clyde stood upright and patted his chest loudly. Zhuang Rui was a little envious of this old guy. He was so old and had such a good figure. He looked especially majestic wearing a captain's uniform.
Zhuang Rui began to think deeply after hearing this. He also knew Clyde quite well. He had been married once before, but due to his passion for the sea, he divorced his wife and had a child with his ex-wife. Now he lives in Ireland, almost with him.
There is no more intersection.
Clyde himself is more self-disciplined. Although he occasionally goes to the place where fireworks are played, this is human nature. The most important thing is that he does not gamble. People who can resist the temptation of gambling in Macau are not willing to do so.
Generally firm.
Thinking of this, Zhuang Rui smiled on his face, stretched out his right hand to Clyde, and said: "Captain Clyde, I think... you should get to know this cruise ship that belongs to you again..."
"Getting acquainted again?"
Clyde was a little confused. He had worked on this ship for more than twenty years and was extremely familiar with almost every screw. He didn't know what Zhuang Rui meant by "knowledge".
Clyde reflexively shook Zhuang Rui's hand and asked stupidly: "What do you know?"
"Just follow me..." Zhuang Rui smiled and then led the way to the bottom cabin.
"Brother Zhuang!"
When they went down to the second floor of the cabin through an independent elevator, as soon as Zhuang Rui came out, Liu Wu, who was standing guard outside the elevator, immediately stood at attention and saluted.
There was a security guard next to Liu Wu, who also saluted Zhuang Rui with respect. Zhuang Rui's reward of 500,000 RMB to all security guards had already reached their ears.
I have to say that money is really the most effective and direct way to win people's hearts. At least the more than ten security personnel on this ship are willing to fight for Zhuang Rui at any time!
"Why don't you take a rest? It's been quite hard this morning..."
Zhuang Rui smiled and said hello to Liu Wu, then turned around and pointed at Clyde and said: "Liu Wu, let me know, you must completely abide by what Captain Clyde says in the future..."
As the saying goes, don't be suspicious when you employ people. Now that Zhuang Rui is ready to tell the truth to Clyde, he must let the captain control such an armed force so that he can make the final decision as soon as possible when encountering an emergency.
favorable judgment.
"Yes!" Liu Wu didn't ask the whole story, but replied loudly. His attitude made Clyde quite ashamed.
There were originally a few security guards on the ship, but they were lazy by nature. When he was driven away by Zhuang Rui, Clyde complained a lot. Now it seems that there is no comparison between those few security guards and Liu Wu in front of him.
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Zhuang Rui pointed to the room where the torpedo launchers were installed and said to Liu Wu: "Okay, open that door..."
"Boss, what on earth are you going to show me...see...oh my god, this...is this a torpedo launcher?"
Clyde was initially confused about Zhuang Rui bringing him to the bilge, but when Liu Wu opened the door, the bearded captain was stunned. He never dreamed that his merchant ship was actually equipped with
Such an awesome offensive weapon.
"Oh, I didn't expect that our captain is also a military expert? What will surprise you is yet to come..."
Zhuang Rui saw Claude's excitement and laughed next to him. He wouldn't ask to return home now, would he?
