"I'm going to challenge Orff the next time I go to sea, and there will be a lot of people supporting me, and I've actually won well over half of the votes, so we have a win." Goodwin stretched out his hand and said sincerely, "I don't want to say that until the final result is out, it seems like I'm arrogant, but Orff's time is over, join us, the future is ours." ”

The farmer's son on the side was enthusiastic when he heard this, and he wanted to shake the hand of friendship of the black gunner immediately, but Zhang Heng sat motionless in his seat.

Goodwin's hand hung in the air for a few seconds, and his face gradually changed.

Zhang Heng said in a polite tone as much as possible, "I'm quite satisfied with the current state, and I don't have any thoughts about changing it for the time being." ”

Goodwin was still making his last effort, "I can understand that as a newcomer who has just been on the ship for more than half a year, you don't want to offend the old people on the ship and fear reprisals, but you also have to know that when the war starts, no one likes to ride the wall." ”

Although the black gunner was tactful, the threat was obvious, and he warned the two men not to think that only Orff would take revenge on those on the other side.

Marven's heart was raised in his throat, and he couldn't wait to shake that hand instead of Zhang Heng.

The latter was silent for a moment when he heard this, and finally stretched out his hand, Goodwin saw that the intention was achieved, and the corners of his mouth also rose up, but then he heard Zhang Heng say, "I'm sorry, I still stick to my previous position and don't want to get involved in this matter." ”

The smile on the black gunner's face froze in this moment, "You're going to regret your choice." After he finished speaking, he moved his gaze to Malvin on the other side, "What about you?" ”

The farmer's son was a little scared, but he had been by Zhang Heng's side for a long time, but this kind of empty threat was not enough to make him apostatize, but he really couldn't understand why Zhang Heng refused such a good opportunity.

If Goodwin hadn't lied, he would have had a good chance of winning this time.

The black gunner now has a cold face, no longer has the enthusiasm of the past, in his previous plan, Zhang Heng and Marven should be able to easily get the two votes, whether it is the rapport between the two parties before, or the promise he gave can be said to be very sincere, he really can't think of any reason for the two to refuse.

Now this result was something he hadn't thought of before he came, and Goodwin didn't want to sit anymore without speculation, so he got up and left without even making an excuse.

Looking at the back of the black gunner gradually moving away, a look of worry appeared on Marven's face, but Anne upstairs was very happy, she should have heard something, probed down, "If you can't get along in the Sea Lion, just team up with me!" ”

“…………”

"Apply your medicine well and don't let the wound become infected." Zhang Hengdao.

The farmer's son, however, seemed to realize something, and said tentatively, "You...... Don't you think he can't win? ”

"What are you afraid of, do your own thing, no matter who wins or loses, can this boat still be separated from the cook?"

Marven pouted, "I'm sorry for you, if Goodwin can replace Mr. Orff, you promised him to be the ship's cable length, now it's okay, whoever wins or loses won't be you." ”

Zhang Heng didn't care, he didn't stay on the Sea Lion forever, and he didn't care about his position, as long as he could learn something, even if there was no reminder from the old pirate Fraser, he wouldn't be on Goodwin's side, because he cared more about maintaining a good relationship with those skilled old people than newcomers.

But he wouldn't tell anyone about it.

This time the pirates had a short rest, and within three days the Sea Lion had set sail again, and Goodwin not only did not panic, but felt like he was in the chest.

There is only one possibility that this situation will occur, that is, Orff panicked and didn't want to leave him any more time to lobby, but the black gunner didn't care anymore, even if there was a little accident with Zhang Heng and Malvin, he had already got enough votes to support him to take the helmsman position and become the second man on the Sea Lion.

On the night of the voyage, Goodwin summoned everyone to the deck and began his speech with confidence, "My brothers, I don't know if you have noticed that although we are still brave in battle and still athletic, our earnings have decreased in the last few voyages, and you have not wondered why this is happening......

Griffin, the ship's bookkeeper, panicked and rushed into the storage room, where Orff was checking supplies and fresh water reserves for the trip.

"Big deal, Mr. Orff, Goodwin is stirring up the emotions of the crew to depose you!"

"So?" Orff ticked the boxes in turn in his notebook without looking up.

"So...... Shouldn't you do something about it, because you won't be able to keep your helmsman's position. The bookkeeper stammered.

"Why do you say that?"

"There is reason to believe that Orff came prepared this time, I heard that he has visited many people before, with newcomers as the main target, if it is limited to five years, the ratio of newcomers to old people on the Sea Lion is now 2:1, which means that he can get two-thirds of the votes." Griffin said quickly.

Orff finally closed the book in his hand, put it in the bookkeeper's arms, and encouraged, "Good job, there is no problem with the accounts, keep it up." ”

The latter was stunned when he heard this.

"Alright, I'm busy with the things at hand, and then it's time for me to end the farce outside."

The black gunner's speech was also nearing the end when Orff walked out of the cabin, "...... For these reasons, it is reasonable to suspect that Mr. Orff is no longer able to perform his duties as helmsman and protect the interests of the crew. ”

His voice fell, only to find that this time there was no cheering around.

Seeing Orff, the crowd automatically gave way under the latter's years of accumulation.

Although the two sides were now rivals, the black gunner did not want to lose his bearing, cleared his throat and greeted politely, "Mr. Orff." ”

However, Orff looked at the sailors on the ship as if he hadn't seen him, and his expression was slightly surprised, because the person he had thought would appear here did not appear, but it did not affect what he was going to do next.

He withdrew his gaze and spoke, "I must admit that I have not cared enough for you in recent times, and I have heard those private complaints about the recent reduction in loot, and there are suspicions that I have colluded with the captain to infringe on the interests of the crew, and I can understand that this is also human nature. ”

He paused and continued, "Some people think that I am too old to fight bravely without this Mr. Goodwin, and I do not deny this, as for the contradictions between the new and the old, there are always in every boat, and no matter how you deal with it, there is always one side who feels that she has been wronged, I see it, but I don't pay attention to it, so it is also my fault." ”

The crowd gradually became agitated, and everyone thought that Orff would refute Goodwin's accusations one by one, but what they didn't expect was that he actually admitted it all.

What is this, ready to throw in the towel?