The village is as big as the palm of your hand, and you can see east, west, north, and south at a glance. Any news can spread faster than the sea breeze. By the afternoon, everyone knew that Wang Fengwu gave Huang Chen an eight-oared boat as a thank you for saving his mother. In an instant,

, there is a sour smell everywhere in the village. Who is Huang Chen? He is the turtle bastard. He has no father, and he is a bastard. He will die at sea anytime, anywhere. How could he encounter such a good thing? Countless people beat their chests and feet, and felt sad.

I regretted why I didn’t wander in the mountains yesterday.

"Master Wu is so generous! You can just give him three to five taels of silver. Why give him a boat? Our village only has eight boats in total..."

"Alas! Don't Lord Wu know that sending Huang Chen a boat is not helping him, but harming him..."

"That's right, that's right... How can Huang Chen's son He De be able to control a boat? Sooner or later he will be killed and taken away..."

"Hmph! Wait, there will be a good show to watch later..."

People were talking in small groups and expressing their opinions. None of them had good words, but all bad words.

It’s no wonder that the villagers were so jealous that they went crazy. Countless men ventured out to sea, and most of them died outside. Even those who were lucky enough to survive, most still lived a life without tomorrow. They all dreamed of owning a boat of their own.

Some people even dare not even think about it. Huang Chen, a young boy, got what everyone dreams of so easily. How can everyone be psychologically balanced?

As the person involved, Huang Chen was so drunk that he lay on his bed and fell asleep. He had no idea what everyone was thinking or saying, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

The sun was setting in the west, and Huang Chen woke up from his sleep. He felt very thirsty. He got out of bed and drank a glass of water to moisten his throat. He sat on a chair and thought hard for a long time, but he couldn't remember how he got home. "I was so drunk."

That's amazing..." Huang Chen rubbed his head and said with a bitter smile. He got up and walked out of the house. Just as he was about to enter the east room to see his grandma, he was intercepted by the mute girl who came back from outside. When he saw her doing sleeping movements, Huang Chen immediately

It is clear that Mrs. Zhang has experienced a big change recently and her sleep quality is extremely poor. It is rare for her to sleep for a while and it is difficult to disturb her.

Huang Chen went out with the mute girl, and found that his neighbors were pointing at him from time to time, either jealous or envious. It must have been news, but Huang Chen didn't take it seriously. He came to the old place, looked at the densely packed words on the ground, and smiled.

He joked to the mute girl: "You are so diligent, you can almost catch up with Master Miejie."

The mute girl's pure, deer-like eyes were full of confusion, and Huang Chen often said something she couldn't understand.

Huang Chen laughed loudly, he just liked to see the dumb girl's dazed appearance, it was so cute.

Today she was attending a banquet and sleeping soundly. Before teaching her new words, Huang Chen picked up a branch and made up for today's lessons. The mute girl's study attitude was as serious as ever, with her two little pink ears raised high.

, for fear of missing something, Huang Chen sighed in his heart that a child can be taught. When the mute girl started writing stroke by stroke, Huang Chen prepared to go out and share his good news with Zhao Hongyi, Wang Yong and others,

Not far away, a young man less than five feet tall, as dark and skinny as a monkey came towards him.

"Zhang Xing..." Huang Chen called out the short black boy's name. Although they only met once, the fierce personality hidden in the other's thin body left a very deep impression on him.

"Brother Huang." Zhang Xing greeted with clasped fists.

"What do you want from me?" Huang Chen asked knowingly. Zhang Xing's purpose was not difficult to guess. His father and Huang's father died at sea together, and the family lost its source of livelihood. Zhang Xing also had to work to support the family, but he was thin and small.

He is not taller and stronger than Huang Chen, and he is clumsy and cannot speak, and he cannot collect five taels of silver as a gift, so no one wants to accept him as a companion.

Zhang Xing was not good at words and said in a low voice: "I heard that Brother Huang got a new boat, so I came here to express his congratulations."

Huang Chen smiled lightly and said: "I'm afraid I'm not just here for the Taoist happiness."….

Zhang Xingqing knew that he couldn't hide anything from the other party, so he had to tell the truth: "Brother Huang, is there a shortage of manpower on the ship? I want to apply."

Huang Chen was silent. Zhang Xing was short in stature and weak in body. The ferocious strength in his bones slightly made up for his physical deficiencies, allowing him to compete with his peers. But this was his limit, not to mention his rich fighting experience.

An ordinary strong adult man can easily knock him down and take him on board a pirate. Once he conflicts with other pirates, his chance of survival is almost zero.

Seeing his silence, Zhang Xing suddenly became anxious. Huang Chen was his last hope. If he was rejected again, he really had no choice. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Huang, take me with you. I will definitely be useful."

, I’ll do it to protect you from the knife.”

Huang Chen secretly sighed. To be honest, he admired Zhang Xing a lot and didn't want to see him die at sea, so he told him his thoughts. Zhang Xing said without hesitation: "Life and death are determined by fate. Even if I die at sea, I won't die."

I will resent Brother Huang, but I will only feel grateful."

Huang Chen couldn't help but feel moved. There was nothing more to say at this point. He nodded slightly and said, "Since you are so determined, I promise you."

"Thank you, Brother Huang, thank you, Brother Huang..." Zhang Xing was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly.

Huang Chen shook his head, how could he push someone into the fire pit and still accept thanks.

The two agreed to meet at Huang's house tomorrow morning. Zhang Xing left briskly. He wanted to tell his family about the good news as soon as possible. Huang Chen continued on, crossing most of the village to Zhao's house.

After a month of training, Zhao Hongyi can already walk around, but it will take thirty to fifty days to recover as before. Huang Chen called him Uncle Zhao as usual, and Zhao Hongyi hurriedly raised his hand to stop him. Huang Chen is not what he used to be. As a ship owner,

He has already been promoted to the level of "Master". It is said that Wang Fengwu has always discussed friendship with him. How could he dare to treat himself as an elder and let Huang Chen change his name to call him brother? Anyway, the age difference between the two is only eight years, so it is appropriate to call him brother.

Huang Chen smiled casually, regardless of these details, and called Brother Zhao instead.

Welcoming Huang Chen into the house, the two of them took their seats and made tea. Zhao Hongyi couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart. One moment, Huang Chen was his companion, and the next moment he became the master of the boat. His status could be said to be a hundred.

An eighty-degree turn. He will never forget that Huang Chenyue was just a young man who had just lost his father, knew nothing, and had to go out and risk his life to work hard. His life experiences were so bizarre. Thinking about his situation again,

Zhao Hongyi felt miserable and depressed.

Huang Chen could understand the mood of Zhao Hongyi and others. Even he himself did not expect to break into a situation so quickly. It had nothing to do with ability, just luck. Picking up the tea cup and taking a sip, Huang Chen said with a smile: "Brother Zhao,

When your body recovers, come and help me. You know my background. I am still new to the sea and have little experience. It is a bit difficult for me to ride a boat and ride the waves. I must have a bird by my side to help me. If this person is Brother Zhao, then

That's the best, I don't trust others to tell the truth."

Zhao Hongyi looked stunned and pretended to drink tea, lowering his head to think.

Huang Chen didn't rush him and just drank tea leisurely. Wang Yongnai was Hu Er's confidant and he couldn't win him over. Zhao Hongyi was different. The latter was not well-connected to Hu Er's boat and was not taken seriously. He was dispensable.

As long as he agrees, Huang Chen is 80% sure to pull him over. Zhao Hongyi is not good at fighting and is afraid of enemies. This is his shortcoming, but he also has many advantages, such as extensive knowledge and familiarity with maritime affairs.

What's even more rare is that he was born in a general and was well versed in the art of war. Huang Chen once brought the topic to history, current situations, and military affairs to test his true and false beliefs. It was obvious that Zhao Hongyi had some unique insights of his own. Huang Chen could not tell.

How powerful he is, but he is definitely a thousand times stronger than an ordinary pirate who can't read a word.

"Okay. I will follow Brother Huang from now on." Zhao Hongyi did not think for too long and nodded happily. Although Hu Er's old boat is big, he is at the bottom. Although Huang Chen's boat is small, he is Huang Chen's deputy.

Which of the two is better or worse is obvious...

Huang Chen raised his tea cup and said with a smile: "Come on, let's drink tea instead of wine. From now on, we will support each other, share life and death, share blessings and share hardships. Do it!"

"Dry!"

After drinking the joining tea with Zhao Hongyi, Huang Chen said with a charming smile: "Although I am young, I have high ambitions. I will never be satisfied with a mere eight-oared boat. Next year, I will definitely add one or two big boats. By then,

If someone takes charge of the ship, Brother Zhao will be the first choice."

Zhao Hongyi knew that this matter was irrelevant and could not be taken seriously, but he still felt hot in his heart and his blood was boiling. At least Huang Chen drew a beautiful and delicious cake for him, which was something that Mr. Hu could not give him and did not bother to give it to him.

Taking in all the subtle changes on Zhao Hongyi's face, Huang Chen smiled happily, sat down for a while, stood up and left. Then he went to Wang's house. Wang Yong also felt a lot about Huang Chen and took out the wine stored in his home to get drunk with him.

Fang Xiu. Huang Chen drank too much in the morning and his head is still aching. How dare he agree? Wang Yong insisted again and again, so he had to drink a few more bowls with him.

A little drunk, Huang Chen walked back home with soft steps. He unexpectedly ran into Yang Dong and his young men near his house. Looking at them, it didn't look like they had met by chance, but rather as if they were waiting for him. Huang Chen used to

I didn't take them seriously, and I don't care about them now. Another thing worth mentioning is that Yang Dong's father died in the battle with Liu Dasheng, and he became a lonely ghost without an father, and he will never be the same again.

Wei Feng. Huang Chen walked straight over and said with a half-smile, "Why, do you have a problem with me?"

"..." The corners of Yang Dong's narrow eyes twitched and he pursed his lips. He was always the only one who bullied others. When had he ever been bullied? He was knocked down by Huang Chen with a punch and lost all face. Yang Dong often thought of revenge, but

Things changed too quickly later. Huang Chen first boarded Hu Er's big bird ship and survived a brutal fight among the pirates. He had seen blood and killed people. Even if they went together, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat Huang Chen. But he

Unwilling to give up his hatred, he stopped wandering around and causing trouble every day, and practiced martial arts diligently, hoping to avenge his hatred with his own hands one day. However, his father died unexpectedly in battle, and Yang Dong suddenly lost support, and the burden of life suddenly fell on his shoulders.

Yang Dong didn't speak, and the other teenagers didn't dare to speak. Huang Chen was impatient and shouted: "If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you have something to say, say it quickly! I have a big deal at the moment, and my time is precious, so I don't have time to waste time with you."

Yang Dong sweated profusely on his forehead and said dryly: "Brother Huang, Huang, I have been sorry for you a lot in the past. We are like dogs and look down on others. I hope you, sir, can be more generous and treat each other for the sake of being in the same village."

We are acquainted with each other."

Huang Chen snorted coldly: "What's the point of this? If you don't tell me, I've forgotten it. Okay, you go back." Yang Dong raised his legs to leave, but Yang Dong hurriedly said: "Huang, Brother Huang, actually I'm waiting for this time

I came here, firstly, to seek forgiveness from Brother Huang, and secondly, to give Brother Huang a blow."

Huang Chen turned around and looked at Yang Dong in disbelief, as if he had heard a big joke. He laughed angrily and said, "You want to get on my boat?" Seeing Yang Dong nodding in agreement, Huang Chen said with a half-smile but not a smile.

: "Although your father is dead, your connections are still there, so you won't be able to find a job? Why don't others come to my ship instead? It really makes people suspicious. Could it be that they are plotting to seize the ship and harm me?"

Yang Dongdeng's face turned earth-colored and he was sweating profusely.

"Look, you've been fooled by what I said? You're playing tricks with me, and you can go back and practice for another eight hundred years." Huang Chen sneered and started walking away. Unexpectedly, Yang Dong knelt down with a plop, and the other teenagers looked at each other, hesitating one by one.

Kneel down. Yang Dong clasped his fists and said: "When I just heard the news, I did have evil thoughts, but I also knew that I was like a small fly shaking a big tree - I didn't overestimate my own capabilities and died in the blink of an eye. I came here to seek refuge this time.

Out of sincerity, if I have second thoughts, God will strike me with thunder!”….

Huang Chen laughed and said, "Do you think I will accept you if you just swear a poisonous oath? Do you think I am a three-year-old?"

Yang Dong sighed and said: "As the saying goes, people leave when their tea is cold. It is true. As soon as my father left, everyone turned their faces. In addition, I was quite miserable in the past. Only those subordinates who had received my father's kindness were willing to take me in.

Their status on the ship is not high, and I will most likely die if I follow them."

Huang Chen really couldn't understand his thoughts and asked: "Aren't you afraid of getting on my ship and being killed intentionally by me?"

Yang Dong said honestly: "I was a little worried when I came. But when I found out that Brother Huang is broad-minded and generous, and doesn't resent us at all, I stopped worrying."

Huang Chen subconsciously rubbed his fingers. He was a little distracted. He shook his head and said, "It's useless to talk more. You go."

Yang Dong was secretly worried and said continuously: "I am about the same size as an adult, I am good at fists and feet, I am also good at guns and sticks, and I can also shoot blunderbuss..."

Huang Chen's heart moved and he said, "Do you know how to shoot? Don't lie to me, answer truthfully."

"I understand, I understand..." Yang Dong nodded repeatedly.

Huang Chen asked: "So you have a blunderbuss?"

"I don't, he does." Yang Dong pointed at a big-eyed young man beside him.

"You two come to my house tomorrow morning." Huang Chen decided to accept them after some careful consideration. He is no better than other ship owners. He has a weaker foundation. Both of them can shoot guns, and they also have a matchlock gun, which can effectively enhance the strength of his ship.

, generally speaking, the advantages of this matter outweigh the disadvantages. As for whether Yang Dong has other thoughts, Huang Chen doesn't care. Life and death are in his hands after boarding his ship. It's just that Yang Dong is working for him wholeheartedly. He dares to play tricks.
Chapter completed!