Chapter 1 Unemployed Youth

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Between the vast sky and the endless sea, a steamer sailed at a gallop, like a sharp sword cutting a long white scar into the blue sea. A gust of sea breeze blew through www.biquge.info pen, and not only did it blow up the hair, but it also brought a huge wave. There was a scream from the foredeck of the ship. There was a hint of fear in his voice, but more of excitement.

The young man leaning on the guardrail on the second deck looked speechlessly at his peers playing with the waves. If it can be summed up in one sentence, it is childish and boring. On the one hand, as a child born from the sea, he has long lost interest and curiosity in the sea, and on the other hand, his mood is sad at this time. Immediately, the young man supported his face with both hands and looked at Tianhai's social expenses with a frown. Maybe there is room for your grief and bitterness.

Unemployment, although as a recent college student, is a commonplace thing in this era of unemployment upon graduation. But Zhao Kang couldn't let go of his experience, after several twists and turns, as a fresh college student with no three nothings, no skills, no experience, and no qualifications, the newcomer finally fooled the boss and successfully joined the company. But after just three months of work, just when Zhao Kang was excited to apply for a position to become a regular in the leadership, a tragic news came head-on. Due to the decline in market share, the company was unable to continue its business, so the employees were dismissed by the boss. Zhao Kang then lost his job, and after a month of running around for interviews to no avail and suffering all kinds of ruthless ridicule and show skills, Zhao Kang's enthusiasm for joining the society after graduation and building a beautiful motherland was squeezed by the helplessness and ruthlessness of social survival. At this time, I happened to receive a call from my father. Zhao Kang was ready to go home to relax his wounded mind.

"What's wrong with the young man, did he lose something, why did he look sad!"

Zhao Kang came back to his senses and smiled at a middle-aged uncle next to him and said, "Thank you!" It's okay, something comes to mind! Are you traveling to SY? This is the peak time to travel to the South China Sea? For the accosting of strangers, Zhao Kang is willing to believe that every passerby who cares about you has a kind heart. Regarding the estrangement and ruthlessness between people in society, and the infinite decline of the moral bottom line, Zhao Kang believes that this is a small number of people, after all, the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds.

Two or three days of sea voyages seemed to suffocate the uncle, and when he saw a young man who was willing to talk freely, the uncle opened the conversation. In the case of material pursuits being satisfied, many people begin to pursue spiritual satisfaction. This uncle is one of them, and after a big deal, he decided to take his wife and children out to relax, but because of his yearning for the sea, he chose to take a guest ferry to SY, except for the excitement of the first day, and then there was only boredom.

In fact, most of the people on this 10,000-ton passenger ship are northern inland people who go to HN for sightseeing, because if it weren't for the fun of sailing in the sea. It only takes a day and a half to choose a train, and even faster if you choose a plane. Tourism is a process and enjoy the bits and pieces that happen.

Zhao Kang's home is in a small coastal village more than ten kilometers away from Sanya, and he makes a living from fishing, which was previously offshore fishing, and now is distant-water fishing. At most, however, they reach the edge of China's South China Sea frontier. The tonnage of fishing boats is too small to withstand the wind and waves, and they would not have run there if it were not for the gradual depletion of offshore resources.

An unquiet frontier full of accidents. In areas where territorial disputes arise with countries in the South China Sea, they are often seized by armed vessels of other countries, and they have to pay a high ransom before the boat is released back into China.

Men of all ages have the same hobby, discussing national affairs. When it comes to the recent seizure of another fishing boat by the Filipino maid countries, both of them are filled with righteous indignation, hoping that a missile will sink the Filipino maid's island country.

Oh, yes! The motherland's maritime borders are too big and too far away, and it is simply not possible to rely on military force alone. Besides, warships are used to conduct war, and all warships cannot be sent on patrol. In addition, every sortie of warships, whether it is fuel supply or maintenance, is expensive. It is estimated that only the United States can afford to play this sport now.

"If the government can establish a basic regime in the Spratly Islands like Xisha Islands, it is estimated that the situation will be better in the future. However, many islands and reefs in Nansha are still occupied by Filipino maids and other countries, not to mention that there are too few islands and reefs there to be unsuitable for human habitation. Zhao Kang expressed his views on the South China Sea.

"In recent years, the country has also strengthened the border defense construction in the South China Sea, and now the country is even more committed to building China's Maldives in the South China Sea. The economic construction of the South China Sea will be stimulated by non-governmental capital, so as to achieve the goal of building border defense projects. When I save up for a few more years, I will also go abroad to buy an island to have fun, and then I will not be able to rent an island offshore. The uncle said with a wistful face.

Didi, didi, the whistle sounded indirectly. The boat has docked and stopped. Hearing the announcement, Zhao Kang came out of the room of the passenger ship, and at this time, only a few people in the corridor were pulling their luggage and walking to the first deck. Most of the visitors are already lining up on the deck to disembark. didn't want to queue up with tourists, so Zhao Kang chose to go out a little late.

At the same time, think about what you should do in the future. Actually, although my father didn't say it on the phone. Zhao Kang had already received news from Tangdi that his father was going to sell the fishing boat and raise funds to go home and start his own business. In fact, during this year's winter vacation, my father discussed with Zhao Kang about returning to SY city or some scenic spots to rent a shop after graduation. Sell some HN specialties to tourists. But Zhao Kang refused, although these arrangements could make him suffer a lot less, but Zhao Kang was unwilling to rely on his father's talent to survive after graduating from college. Everyone has their own dignity or face, let alone students who are just about to leave the campus.

After half a year of hard work in SH City, Zhao Kang also had to bow his head to life, and his poor self-esteem had been crushed by the pressure of society.

"Third aunt, you're busy!" Zhao Kang greeted a middle-aged woman in the vegetable garden at the entrance of the village.

The third aunt straightened up and said with a smile: "Xiaokang is back? The company is on holiday. I heard that you work at SH, how is the work? ”

"The work is ok! Not very busy either! Third aunt, I'll go back first! Zhao Kang thought bitterly: I am already unemployed, a tragic fate! But he replied with a smile on his face. Is this a swollen face and a fat man!

"Xiaoliu is in Sanya now, come back in the evening, come over to play then!" The third aunt said.

Zhao Kang's small village is still more than ten kilometers away from Sanya, but the tourism resources are not inclined here. Because they have nothing but the sea here, but there is no shortage of beaches in SY!

It's much better than other places, especially the empty nest villages in the mainland. Like the villages closer to Sanya, middle-aged and older people are either still fishing at sea, or selling handicrafts or specialties in some scenic spots in Sanya. Young people can't stand the hard work of fishing, and most of them go to the vicinity of Sanya to find a job.

Zhao Kang's home is in the middle of the village, very close to the sea. Looking at the newly built houses on both sides of the road, Zhao Kang sighed, this is really beautiful in the eyes of others, not what I want. Facing the sea, spring flowers are blooming. This is the dream of many people, but at least it does not include this place. The village gradually expanded outward, farther and farther from the sea. Before going to university, there were only two or three around the provincial road, but now there are more than 20 households. And some have just laid the foundation.

Before he stepped into the gate, a big yellow dog came and circled around Zhao Kang, and jumped up to add Zhao Kang's hand. Zhao Kang shouted to the hall: "Mom, I'm back!" ”

"Bring so many things and don't say hello. So your dad is going to pick you up! A woman walked out of the house, took Zhao Kang's suitcase and complained. However, it is obvious that the mood of the middle-aged woman is quite happy at this time.

"Isn't my dad busy! Besides, there are only two suitcases, and I take the car to the entrance of the village. That's right! Mom, where's my dad? It's out to sea again! Zhao Kang asked.

Mother Cai Anhui sighed and said, "No? There has been a commotion in the south for nearly a month. Your Uncle Guang'an's ship was almost detained by the warship of the Filipino maid country. It's gone, but the machine is burned out, and your father is at the dock in town to help fix it! ”

Talking to his mother, Zhao Kang knew the general situation of the incident. Half a month ago, Uncle Guang'an from the same village was fishing in a certain area of the South China Sea. Be cautious when seeing a non-domestic fishing boat approaching. Uncle Guang'an stopped fishing and began to return home. Seeing that the fishing boat was leaving, another fishing boat suddenly accelerated and rushed over.

Uncle Guang'an suddenly felt that something was wrong. The other party may be a government official or a military member of a country. So he instructed the driver to speed up the evacuation of this sea area.

When he distanced himself from the other party's fishing boat, Uncle Guang'an didn't have time to congratulate himself on the timely discovery. A small warship flying from a Filipino maid country came into view.

On the one hand, Uncle Guang'an asked for rescue from China's maritime surveillance and warships on the public broadcast, and on the other hand, he told the driver to head north at full speed. This speed is a high-speed ride at the expense of engine life. It is estimated that after this trip, there will be a major overhaul. But at this time, Uncle Guang'an can't take care of these things, compared to repairing the machine, if it is intercepted by the other party's warship, it is estimated that he will have to peel off the skin. For the soldiers of these small countries, sometimes they not only have to pay a sum of money, but also suffer from flesh and skin.

After chasing for nearly twenty minutes, the opposing warship finally turned around and left. However, the fishing boat had traveled some distance and then dropped its sights. The engine stopped working. It's really a disaster, and every time it is more dangerous than the other.

Fortunately, a Chinese maritime surveillance ship that received the rescue signal happened to be in nearby waters and immediately rushed over. Otherwise, they would have to stay at sea for a few more days before they could be rescued.

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