301. ​​Chapter 301 Paid Rescue (Two Chapters Merged) (1/2)

Chapter 301 Paid rescue (two chapters merged)

On a reef about ten nautical miles away from Dandan Island, two men lay diagonally on the rocks.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, the moon was only a crescent, but the stars were very bright.

The two were very sleepy, their eyelids were fighting, but they dared not close their eyes to sleep, because their pants were all wet.

The lips were dry and cracked, the body was seriously dehydrated, and the limbs had long been numb from the cold. Once they fell asleep, they would probably not wake up.

But even in such a situation, they still had the energy to quarrel and curse each other.

"Liu Mazi, you are a waste. You don't even know the sea route, but you dare to take me out to transport goods."

Liu Mazi cursed back: "I asked you to sit at the bow and see if there are any reefs in front. Why didn't you see it?"

"See a ghost! There are reefs all around, how can you see it? You are not taking me to transport goods, you are taking me to die."

"Fuck you." Chen Liang punched Liu Mazi in the face directly.

"You slapped me in the face again."

The situation of these two people is special. Today, Captain Zhang and his men were just lucky. They were close to the main reef of Dongjia when they hit the reef. If they were farther away, they would be more dangerous than Liu Mazi and Chen Liang.

The Zhao brothers smiled bitterly.

In this severe winter, once hypothermia begins, people will soon become unable to move, and eventually die.

After a while, the geographical location of the main reef and the subsidiary reef of the entire Dongjia Reef was drawn, and many small circles were drawn between the two islands and reefs.

What everyone didn't expect was that Li Duoyu said firmly: "No, this time is different."

Chen Yuzhu said with red eyes:

"Our Liu Hao's clothes must have been wet. He has been trapped for two days. I guess he can't hold on. Now Captain Zhang and his men are fine. Village director, you have to rescue Liu Hao and his men first."

"When people in our village are in trouble at sea, don't we all help each other? How can we collect money?"

Seeing that Li Duoyu was so familiar with this sea area, the families of Liu Mazi and Chen Liang were also relieved. "Our village director is still reliable."

Li Duoyu thought for a while and felt that it was useless to worry now, so he should consider the rescue plan first.

The villagers who were watching also said: "I also think Captain Li is right. It is important to save people first."

If Li Duoyu shared this thing, Dongjia Reef would not be their brothers' backyard in the future.

Li Duoyu asked: "Uncle, what do you think?"

Li Duoyu smiled awkwardly:

Chen Yuzhu gritted her teeth unwillingly, but when she thought that the child had been on the reef for two days and two nights, something could go wrong at any time.

"I think this is good. When the time comes, we will also pay for the big ship."

When Li Duoyu drew this simple sea map, everyone ran over to watch.

I hope that the villagers will think carefully before doing things in the future, and don't cause trouble for others at every turn.

The villagers looked at Chen Yuzhu and shook their heads and sighed. Liu Mazi had done a lot of bad things in the village, and they all went to Chen Yuzhu, but this woman was too protective of her child, and in the end, nothing happened.

"That's how martial arts novels are written."

The people whose names were called all replied, "No problem."

"Where are you kicking?" Chen Liang yelled, "I saw that you looked very sleepy and was afraid that you would fall asleep, so I hit you."

In the two days trapped on the reef, the two men didn't know how many punches they had given each other. One wanted to vent his anger on the other, and the other was afraid that the other would really fall asleep.

Li Duoyu pointed to the circle that trapped Liu Mazi and Chen Liang and said,

"There is a dry reef where they are trapped. It is exposed to the sea all year round, but there are reefs all around. If a large ship passes by, it will be stranded 100%. Only small boats can pass."

Chen Yuzhu also said, "Jinfeng is right. If it's tomorrow morning, it will be too late."

"The people who participated in the rescue this time are Chen Wenchao, me, Xiaojun, Zhao Dahai, Zhao Erniu, my uncle Li Niantian and doctor Zhang Defa, a total of seven people."

Liu Mazi said lightly:

After seeing that the families of both parties agreed, Li Duoyu continued to discuss the rescue plan with everyone.

But now, I can earn 60 yuan for free in one night.

"And the east side of this reef, when the tide is low, the average depth is only about 1.5 meters. Once the tide starts to low, the boat can't go."

Zhang Jinfeng knelt down on the spot: "Village director, we only have this one son, you have to find a way to save him."

And Li Duoyu hates moral kidnapping the most. Why, just because I am more familiar with that area, I have to take the risk to save people.

"This rescue is quite difficult, and it will take a lot of people. Whether it succeeds or not, both of your families have to pay for the rescue."

And because Dongjia Reef is too dangerous, no one has been willing to draw a sea chart near Dongjia Reef for so many years.

In this era without sea chart equipment, except for some simple paper sea charts, it is generally based on experience.

During this period of time, whether it is a large ship or a small ship, it is impossible to get close to the area where Liu Mazi and Chen Liang were trapped.

In fact, if he encounters a fishing boat that has lost power and hit a reef on the sea, he will also rescue it for free without hesitation.

"Sure."

"When the time comes, let Defa bring medicine, and rescue immediately if there is any problem."

Looking at the simple sea map drawn by Li Duoyu, a fisherman was surprised and said: "Duoyu, those small circles are not reefs."

Li Duoyu asked: "Is it okay?"

When he heard that he would have to wait until five o'clock tomorrow morning to rescue people, Zhang Jinfeng said anxiously:

Li Duoyu pointed to one of the big circles and said, "If you are right, Liu Mazi and Chen Liang should be trapped here."

"I remember it too."

Chen Yuzhu looked puzzled:

"Why is it different?"

"Director Li, can't we go earlier? I'm worried that Xiaoliang and the others won't be able to survive tonight."

Li Duoyu sneered: "Can it be the same? Why should a group of us take such a big risk to save two unruly people?"

After so many years of fishing, he didn't know how many fishing boats he helped pull back to port with broken engines. At most, he just collected some diesel money from others.

The Zhao brothers looked at each other and smiled. Originally, they had no enthusiasm at all for rescuing Liu Mazi and the others. If it wasn't for Li Duoyu's sake, they really didn't want to save people.

A villager suddenly said:

If you go without water or food for two days, you may not necessarily die. However, many shipwrecks do not result from starvation or drowning. Most of them die from hypothermia.

That was also very cool.

"Damn it, are you disgusting?"

But do good deeds and don’t ask for reward!

Li Niantian frowned and said, "Duoyu, I think we can talk about money later. It feels a bit inappropriate to talk about it now."

Zhao Dahai said: "Er Niu and I hid some fresh water, food and firewood on the island. Xiao Jun said that he saw fire on the Dongjia Reef. It should be Captain Zhang and the others who found the things we hid. It shouldn't be very long now." Danger."

Mazi Liu kicked Chen Liang in the crotch.

Li Duoyu then said: "Let's just do this. Let's temporarily arrange a big ship and two small motorized boats to rescue people."

Li Duoyu said with a dark face:

"Don't mention the past. I've already become a good person now."

"This is where Agui and I made our first pot of gold, otherwise we wouldn't have the capital to steal the goods."

The villagers fell silent, and only then did everyone realize that the situation of these two people was indeed quite special.

Zhang Jinfeng hurriedly said: "Old Liu is right, and I also support Director Li. We are indeed wrong in this matter. No matter how much money we have, we are willing to pay."

After saying that, Li Duoyu drew a big cross in that sea area with charcoal.

"I remembered that at that time, someone from the next island came to complain, saying that you blackmailed them and took more than ten silver dollars from others."

Liu Mazi looked at the bright light on the rocks not far away, his whole body began to tremble uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered: "It's so cold, I really want to make a fire."

"Regardless of whether the rescue is successful or not, everyone involved in the rescue will receive thirty yuan, and you will also pay for the gas expenses of this rescue trip."

The villagers present were surprised to see that Li Duoyu was so familiar with that sea area.

After the uncle brought the pen and paper, Li Duoyu continued: "Within one nautical mile of Dongjia Reef, there are many shallow water areas, reefs and sunken ships."

A villager laughed and said:

"I still remember your old afro."

"If I have fire, I really want to eat roasted sweet potatoes. If I can go back alive, I will definitely stop messing around and go out to sea to fish with my father."

"Okay, we accept this price."

But you must be self-aware.

Travelers who seek death, those who drive themselves into no-man's land, and people like Liu Mazi who steal ships to take away goods must be charged severely.

Chen Yuzhu was dumbfounded on the spot: "Village Director, didn't you take money from those who saved our village before? Why do we have to collect money?"

"Fortunately, you brothers have something hidden up there, otherwise it would be hard to endure the winter when your clothes get wet."

Zhang Jin nodded quickly.

But right now.

"I saw you were very sleepy, so I kicked you."

After so many years of fishing, their fishing boat has also been damaged at sea, and other fishing boats have helped pull it back to port.

Li Niantian replied: "Okay, but I'm not familiar with that area. If it's at night, there's no reference point, so you may have to do it."

"Village director, why are you so familiar with Dongjia Reef?"

"Other people's novels are all about a man and a woman, and we are all men."

It is possible to save people.

The best time for rescue is when the tide is high, which is around five o'clock tomorrow morning.

It's not very dangerous at the moment.

"I don't have the energy to fight."

Li Duoyu nodded: "Well, these circles are large, relatively dangerous reefs."

"Save your strength. Company Commander Zhang is also trapped here in Tangjia. Someone will come to rescue us soon."

Sure enough, just follow Brother Yu.

Li Duoyu frowned. The most dangerous people now were indeed Liu Mazi and Chen Liang.

Li Duoyu glanced at the two families and said:

"Let's just do this. If you are really worried, we can drive a big ship over first and anchor in a safe sea area. We can use the big ship's searchlight and telescope to check the specific situation of the two of them."

Li Duoyu thought for a while.

Li Duoyu replied:

Zhao Dahai scratched his head and asked: "Brother Yu, is the place where you marked the cross the same place where Erniu and I were trapped last time?"

Chen Liang's teeth began to chatter and he said, "Who's not cold? How about we take off our clothes, wrap them up outside, and use our bodies to keep warm."

After seeing the chart near Dongjia Reef, his uncle Li Niantian said excitedly: "Duoyu, don't erase it yet. I'll go home and get a pen and paper to draw it."

The fishermen on Dandan Island have always been afraid of Tung Kip Reef, and they only dare to put their nets around it and don't dare to get close to it at all.

The uncle also frowned. Just like what Chen Yuzhu said, fishermen who didn't know each other would help each other when they encountered difficulties at sea, not to mention villagers.

After hearing this.

Helping each other at sea can be said to be a tacit understanding among fishermen. To put it bluntly, everyone is subtly influenced by Mazu.

"Then we will also pay. How much will it cost?"

"If I can go back, I don't plan to stay on Dandan Island anymore. I want to work in the city."

Seeing that Chen Yuzhu wanted to say something, Liu Mazi's father shouted: "Can't you say less? People are willing to help, which is already a great honor. Don't you think the village director really needs that little money?"

In his previous life, Li Duoyu had seen too many people who drowned because of saving others.

"Xiaoliang, I'm really cold. I can't stand it anymore. Hurry up and punch me."

Especially in the middle of the night, the temperature is likely to drop to single digits. Tonight is definitely a test of life and death for the two.

Zhang Lianzhang and Weiguo's family members were relieved when they heard what Li Duoyu said.

The dock of Xiasha Village.

The villagers who watched praised: "This is a good thing, everyone will definitely use it in the future."

Chen Yuzhu's eyes turned red with anxiety: "We are all from the same village, and they are just children. They may just want to go out to play in the boat."

Li Duoyu suddenly looked at Liu Mazi and Chen Liang's family members, and said seriously: "By the way, I have something to tell you in advance."

There were no drawings at the scene, so Li Duoyu directly took a piece of charcoal from the stove of a family near the dock and drew on the cement floor.

Blindly saving people is not only irresponsible to oneself, but also a kind of harm to the family after death.

Li Duoyu looked at his watch. It was nine o'clock in the evening, and the tide would probably recede until about twelve o'clock.

In fact, Li Duoyu didn't need this little money at all. The reason why he did this was to give a warning.

Li Duoyu nodded: "Captain Zhang and Weiguo, there shouldn't be much of a problem. When the tide is high, we can go to the island and pick them up."

A loving mother often spoils her son!

Everyone knows what Liu Mazi did by stealing a boat on New Year's Eve, but they are too lazy to expose it.

Li Duoyu called all the people involved in the matter and those who are capable of rescue to discuss it.

First of all, before the rescue, the first thing to ensure is the safety of the rescuers.

Zhao Dahai suddenly realized:

"No wonder we couldn't find the stone later, it turned out to be in the sea."

Hearing that each person only needs 30 yuan, Liu Mazi and Chen Liang's family members breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Dahai followed and echoed: "Today's matter, I support the village director. This head must not be opened. If we rescue them for free today, will we also rescue them for free if the pirates are stranded in the future?"

It's not that his behavior is bad, but as an adult, you must have a clear understanding of yourself and must consider the consequences before doing anything.

There are currently four people trapped, namely Liu Mazi, Chen Liang, Captain Zhang and Weiguo.

Although Captain Zhang and his men also hit the reef, they swam directly over because they were close to the main reef of Dongjia.

"Yes, it's there. Under normal circumstances, you can't walk over there. It just so happened that the astronomical high tide that day caught up with you."

I thought Li Duoyu would ask for a lot of money, but I didn't expect that the price of rescue was not particularly high, and they could still afford it.

Zhao Erniu choked and couldn't help scolding: "If you say so, I am also a child. Can I drive everyone's fishing boat out to play casually?"

"Okay, everyone go home and prepare first. We will set off on time at about eleven o'clock."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Zhang Jinfeng kept thanking: "Then I will go home first and prepare supper for you."