Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 274 - 198: Want Me to Become an Old Maid?

Chapter 274: Chapter 198: Want Me to Become an Old Maid?

Han Yu only went ashore, but it didn’t mean he could go home.

Since the cargo ship’s captain, chief officer, and chief engineer were all foreigners, the company had booked hotels near the dock in advance. Han Yu, being a senior crew member and having worked hard for seventeen consecutive months, was treated to a single room.

Other crew members stayed in the same hotel, but shared rooms two by two.

Han Yu took his senior sister to the front desk to check in and then took out two packs of cigarettes from overseas from his suitcase, stuffing them into the Jeep.

It was a gift from his apprentice, and Xu Sanye did not hold back, giving a few more pieces of advice before driving away in the Jeep.

As the vehicle disappeared into the night, Han Yu still stood at the entrance.

Han Xiangning knew he was worried about Xu Sanye’s safety on the way back, gently holding his arm: "Wusong Port has a car ferry to and from Zhuangming Island, and now Niu Peng Port on Zhuangming Island has reopened the ferry to and from Bailong Port. Director Xu and Sister Han Ning can reach home by crossing the river twice, and it’s just a short drive on Zhuangming Island."

"Bailong Port has a car ferry to and from Niu Peng Port?"

"It started last year, there are many cars crossing the river."

Han Xiangning nestled on his shoulder and then added, "Linghai suddenly opened two car ferries; the traffic from Bailong Port to Zhuangming Island is high, but not as much as the Lingda Car Ferry."

Han Yu asked subconsciously, "Lingda Car Ferry, is that the ferry from Linghai to Dacang?"

"Yes, the ferry terminal is built in Sanhe, and the vehicular flow is almost catching up to Bisha Ferry."

"Who is responsible for the security at the ferry terminal?"

"It’s under the jurisdiction of Yanjiang Police Station, now they don’t hire contract police, but can recruit members of the Cooperative Defense Team. There are nine members in the station. Not only has a waterborne security checkpoint been set up in Bailong Port, but also security checkpoints at both ferry terminals."

It’s not the county anymore, now Linghai has become a city.

Han Yu had known that the city wanted to improve transportation, planned to invest in building ferry terminals, and was surprised that they built two so quickly, reflecting quietly on the major changes in recent years. Han Xiangning then smiled and said, "It’s more convenient to come to East Sea now, you can take a bus or a high-speed passenger ferry."

"That type of high-speed hovercraft?"

"Exactly, it only takes a little over three hours from Bailong Port. But it depends on the weather; if the weather is bad, they suspend operations, and the tickets are expensive too—forty-five RMB each, unaffordable for ordinary people."

"Ningning, have you ever taken it?"

"Thinking of taking me on the high-speed passenger ferry?"

"I have money!"

"I know you have money, but I don’t want to."

"Why?"

"I get seasick."

Afraid he wouldn’t believe her, Han Xiangning explained, "Binjiang Port also has several high-speed passenger ferries. They had to go through our bureau’s approval to open a route. I’ve been on a test sail, it was fast but uncomfortable to sit in."

Han Yu reacted, slinging on his backpack, pulling his rolling suitcase, taking her just to the elevator door when the bearded captain and Canadian second officer emerged from the elevator, clearly intending to go out for some fun.

The bearded captain, after seeing Han Xiangning, finally understood why Han Yu wanted to change professions.

After routine praise and jesting, he walked out of the lobby with the second officer.

Just now, the junior brother was chatting and laughing with the two foreigners all in fluent English!

Han Xiangning, both impressed and envious, immediately after finding their room, pulled him aside to ask, "San’er, how is your oral English so good?"

"I learned it from the captain, chief officer; being with them every day, I have to know even if I don’t understand."

Han Yu opened the door to the room, put down his backpack, dragged in his suitcase, closed the door, and with a smile added, "The chief, engineer, electrician, and sailors are all assigned by the company. Their English levels are even lower than mine, so I had to learn to translate for them."

They could share a room again, and it only had one large bed.

Han Xiangning put down her small bag, ran to close the curtains, and turned around with a mischievous smile asking, "San’er, if the police come for a room inspection, what will we do?"

"This is a foreign-related hotel; the police likely won’t come for an inspection."

"What if they did?"

"Even if they came, there’s nothing to fear. I’m your boyfriend, you’re my girlfriend, and we’ll get married in a few years. We are not engaging in prostitution."

"Would they say we are cohabiting illegally?"

"Don’t overthink; besides, I’m the police, why would I be afraid of colleagues checking?"

The lights were a bit dim, Han Yu walked over to the bedside to turn all the lights on, then opened his suitcase and pulled out a big bag of cosmetics.

Shampoo, facial cleaners, moisturizers, sunscreen, eyeshadow, lipstick... dazzling, and all imported!

Han Xiangning was stunned, picking up a lipstick asking, "Is this for me?"

"Yes."

"How much did it cost?"

"Not much."

"How could you afford it, how did you think to buy these?"

"Actually, I don’t know what’s good or not, one of my colleagues knows, he went to buy for his girlfriend when the ship docked, and I just went along and bought a set."

These cosmetics aren’t available in China even if you have the money.

Han Xiangning couldn’t let go, giggling, "Don’t waste money in the future."

Han Yu smiled slightly, pulling out an envelope from under his suitcase: "Ningning, all the money is here."

"What money?"

"Seafaring allowances, everyone gets them; the captain gets the most, ordinary sailors the least. I’m in the middle, I only bought a few packs of cigarettes, these cosmetics, and some other daily necessities, nothing else."

"How much money is here?"

"Seven hundred and sixty-eight US dollars."

Han Xiangning had never seen US dollars before, put down the makeup, took the envelope, and asked with a sneaky smile, "How much is that in RMB?"