Guanjin Lighthouse.

A tall old man with his hands behind his back stood motionless under the lighthouse, the sea in the distance was not alarmed, even if the tide at the foot of the lighthouse was beating, it seemed unusually gentle and peaceful.

The height of the tower body of Guanjin Lighthouse is 55 meters, the altitude is 30 meters, the diameter of the bottom of the tower is 20 meters, the diameter of the tower body is 15 meters, the night irradiation distance can reach 30 nautical miles away, the ships sailing on the sea can even see its bright and off lights from 50 nautical miles away; the whole lighthouse is made of reinforced concrete, designed to be extremely streamlined, like a rocket that is about to fly, don't look at such an ordinary building, it can casually resist the typhoon of more than 15 levels, and it has not been damaged at all for decades; the base of the semi-cone is painted in a bright red with Chinese characteristics, and the outside of the rotating lamp at the top of the tower is also bright red, which looks very festive。

One person and one tower, under the morning sun, quiet and magnificent.

This old man is Ke Hongyou, the owner of Guanjin Island, more than 30 years ago, he and his younger brother Ke Hongji were still ordinary fishermen, almost died in a storm in the Dragon Triangle, the fishing boat was lucky to drift to this magical island, and was rescued by chance by the leader of Puliland Island, Baye, who was actually a Japanese, whose real name is Hara Jiheihachiro, for some reason, he was very important to these two Chinese, and soon appointed them as the lantern messengers of Guanjin Island, and this guard turned out to be thirty years. Now, his younger brother Hongji has long since passed away, and only Hongyou, who is left in the west mountain at dusk, is still struggling to keep the promise of the year, guarding the west gate of Pulyland Island for the life-saving benefactor Eighth Master.

Of course, the eighth master has never treated them badly, with the increasing number of Chinese fishermen living in Guanjin Island, Guanjin Island has long become a prosperous small city second only to the main island, and has basically achieved autonomy; Ke Hongyou's sons and daughters, Ke Ming and Ke Yuer, have also grown up, and now his only wish is to find a qualified successor to continue the cause of protecting the lamp. However, the eldest son Ke is young and unstable, and the second daughter Yu'er is bold and generous, quite a father's style, but she is always a daughter, and it always feels a little inappropriate to take over as the owner of the island, and he is also a little unbearable;

After all, the lamp is a hard-won family business, and he is a little unwilling to hand it over to outsiders.

His expression was calm, but he could feel as if he sighed faintly, time passed little by little, and the sea breeze slowly increased, and it was time to go back.

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A small car drove silently towards the lighthouse and the old man standing on the promontory.

Don't look back, Ke Hongyou knows that this is the boss Ke Ming is back, except for him, no one will drive directly to the lighthouse, this is the unwritten rule of Guan Jin Island, the lighthouse is the holy place of the entire Ke family, Ke Island owner has long ordered that residents are not allowed to trespass, this is also Ke Hongyou's most dissatisfied with Ke Ming, fortunately, the car finally stopped a few hundred meters away from the lighthouse.

After many reprimands, this kid knows how to be more restrained.

Ke Ming didn't wait for the car to stop, so he opened the door and got out of the car excitedly, and trotted all the way towards Ke Hongyou, he was in a very good mood today.

"Dad, I guess you're right here. Ke Ming shouted loudly from afar.

Ke Hongyou frowned slightly, didn't answer, just turned around and glanced at Ke Ming coldly.

"What's so hot?" he said after a long silence.

Ke Ming ignored his father's displeasure and continued to say happily: "Didn't you ask me to help you find a helper? ”

Ke Hongyou didn't have a happy look, but said suspiciously: "When will I ask you to look for a helper?"

Ke Ming was slightly embarrassed, he didn't expect to hit the soft nail so soon: "I see that you are in a bad mood during this time, and I know that you are not very satisfied with me, but it doesn't matter, I don't have much ability, but it is not difficult to help Dad find some capable people." ”

"What nonsense! Have you forgotten what I told you?" Ke Hongyou was actually a little angry.

Ke Ming didn't care, and sneered: "Dad, don't worry, it's not too late to see who I recruited for you and then reprimand." Maybe you're sharp-eyed, but I don't necessarily have to praise me this time. With that, he turned and waved in the direction of the car.

The driver, Fan Yanhua, led Li Yiting over, his demeanor was respectful, and it could be seen that he was very in awe of the island owner, and he didn't say a word after bringing people over.

"Yan Hua, who is this?" Ke Hongyou didn't ask Ke Ming, but asked the driver.

Fan Yanhua said in a low voice: "This is a tourist that the young master met on the island, and he just landed on the island yesterday. He didn't mean to hide it at all, and he didn't have to hide it in front of the island owner.

"Tourist, what do you mean......" Ke Hongyou frowned.

Seeing this, Li Yiting hurriedly said: "Hello old man, it is really abrupt to take the liberty of disturbing your tranquility. ”

Ke Hongyou hummed softly, he had no bad impression of the handsome young man with a cold face in front of him, but he was still a little unhappy that Ke Ming made his own decisions and brought a stranger here.

"His name is Li Yiting, he used to be a front-line criminal policeman, but now he has long left his post and is an ordinary sailor on a freighter. Ke Ming said proudly.

Hearing the word criminal policeman, the owner of Guan Jin Island did not show a particularly strange look, but just looked at Li Yiting coldly for a moment, and then said: "Young man, I don't eat official meals, but I have some ambition to go to the sea to beg for a living. ”

Before Li Yiting could answer, Ke Ming had already said with a smile: "Dad, such talents are hard to find, don't you often teach me to be discerning and discerning." ”

Ke Hongyou's face softened slightly, and he actually smiled slightly: "How long has Officer Li left his job, and are you still used to life at sea?"

Li Yiting looked at this old man with a strong aura, and inexplicably felt a sense of intimacy, he did not hide it: "It's been two or three years since I left my job, and it's really a last resort to come to run ocean business, and I just happened to know a friend who ran shipping on a freighter, which can be regarded as a coincidence." After eating white rice for so many years, I really don't know much about society, and after I came out, most of the things I learned before were not used, and I could only say that I could barely cope with it. His words are neither humble nor arrogant, and they are basically the truth, so he naturally seems to be very confident.

Ke Hongyou nodded, admiring his honesty, and his gaze softened a lot.

"The sea is full of dangers, but there are also opportunities, and Officer Li is not wrong in his choice. ”

Li Yiting hurriedly said: "Old man, don't call me any more police officers, just call me Xiao Li, those are already old things, and I don't want to mention it myself." He knew that it was easiest to talk to someone like this, tacitly.

Ke Hongyou really bowed his head and expressed his understanding: "I understand, the imperial grain is indeed not delicious now, and the government departments are no less fraudulent than our ordinary people." You see, although we live in a corner, we are actually well-fed and at ease. ”

Li Yiting said with a smile: "It's still the old man who is indifferent to fame and fortune, and it's worth learning from our juniors." ”

Ke Hongyou waved his hand: "Where, where." …… Uh, a pavilion, if you don't dislike it, let Ming'er take you around the island at will, we are not much worse than a small city, maybe you will like it. ”

Ke Ming was so shrewd, he heard that his father's name for Li Yiting had changed, and he was obviously very satisfied with his arrangement, so he hurried up and said: "Dad, do you still need to bother to explain this matter? I have already done it, yesterday I accompanied Yiting to visit the whole island, and he was full of praise for the construction of our Guanjin Island." ”

Ke Hongyou said angrily: "It's really not big or small, how can you call Yiting by name, you two must at least call your eldest brother, he is much more experienced than the two of you." ”

Ke Ming was overjoyed and said, "Of course, Dad is very right." Brother Li, welcome to join us in the lamp protection business. He stretched out his hand and shook hands with Li Yiting, "We will be colleagues in the future." ”

Fan Yanhua also replied quite seriously.

Li Yiting showed a hint of embarrassment at this time: "Old man, you don't know, my friend also needs manpower now, if I stay in Guanjin Island privately, it is a little unreasonable." Besides, I don't know anything about business on the island, so I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. ”

Fan Yanhua, who hadn't spoken for a long time, actually laughed: "Brother Li, you are too worried, according to your ability, our little business will definitely not be a problem." As for staying and working on Kwan Kam Island, I'm sure your friend will be too late to be happy, and besides, sailors on ocean-going ships come and go, and rarely fix on which ship to work, I think he will understand. ”

"Is that so?...... Then I'll have to tell him about it. Li Yiting was still a little hesitant.

Ke Ming stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Just leave this little matter to Yan Hua, you can stay on the island with peace of mind, my father appreciates you so much, don't miss the opportunity." ”

Ke Hongyou put himself in his shoes and said: "Yiting, don't listen to these two children, you still have to think about this decision yourself." ”

Li Yiting pondered for a moment before he said, "Thanks to the old man for being so affordable, I will definitely go all out to serve you." But on my friend's side, I still hope to be able to explain it to him in person, I wonder if the old man can agree?"

Ke Ming's face was a little unhappy, but Ke Hongyou said very cheerfully: "Of course it's no problem, this is your freedom, how can I stop it." However, I'm afraid that you have no evidence, so it's better to let Yan Hua accompany you on a trip, which also shows our sincerity in Guan Jindao. ”

"No, I'm going with you, I don't believe his friend is so uninteresting. Ke Ming's stubbornness seems to have come up again.

Fan Yanhua also said: "Old man, my status is low, and I may not be able to do this." If Young Master Ming could go with him, it would be much easier. After all, he is Ke Ming's assistant, and he must take the initiative to speak for his master at this time.

"You are calm, I am more at ease, I am afraid that I will make a mistake when I go to Ming'er. Ke Hongyou hesitated.

Li Yiting hurriedly said: "Although the old man can rest assured, my friend is also a reasonable person, to be honest, I have helped him a lot over the years, and now that he has a better place to go, he will definitely not stop him." And Young Master Ming is famous, and he will give me a lot of face when he goes......" He patted his ass without a trace, and sure enough, Ke Ming's face immediately glowed.

"Oh well. …… Ming'er, pay attention to your attitude, don't make it difficult for others. ”

Ke Ming said excitedly: "Dad, you can put a hundred hearts." Such a trivial matter must be handled properly for you. Let's go first......"

"Go early and come back early. Ke Hongyou bowed slightly.

Several people quickly got into the car, and the sedan immediately started and drove towards the outside of the island like a smoke.

Looking at the black car getting farther and farther away, Ke Hongyou's face showed a rare smile of relief. [.]