Jiang Chen arranged for Ayesha to rest in an empty room before he went to the captain's room.
When he arrived, Ivan and Barkary were already waiting there.
Barkary was the black guy from Niger. He used to be the manager of Future Security and was responsible for the logistics of the military base. After Future Security was deregistered, Ivan asked if he was willing to accept a job transfer and leave his hometown to go to the other side of the world. Barkary agreed without hesitation. His only request was to bring his wife and children with him. Living in Central Africa, it was a dream come true for him to leave his impoverished hometown.
"Are you used to the climate here?"
Barkary smiled, revealing his white teeth. He said in broken English, "I'm used to it, just a bit humid."
"That's normal since this is the sea." Ivan grinned and patted the guy's shoulder.
"Okay, let's get straight to the point. Ivan should have told you already." Jiang Chen glanced at Ivan and then looked into Barkary's eyes.
"Of course." Barkary nodded.
The relationship between Celestial Trade and Future International was not disclosed to the public. Barkary signed a confidentiality agreement before he came. After signing the agreement, he would wear the electronic collar for ten years. The benefit was that his salary would increase from four hundred USD per month to one hundred thousand USD per year, reaching the same level as Ivan and the others.
"Then your answer is?"
"I have no reason to reject." Barkary's tone was relaxed.
Jiang Chen nodded and took out the silicon collar from his pocket and handed it to Barkary. The black guy didn't hesitate and put it on in front of Jiang Chen.
"Don't worry too much, this is just a warning."
"I understand, but it feels weird wearing it." Barkary touched his neck.
"It'll be better after a while." Ivan patted him on the shoulder. "Buddy, now you're on our side."
Jiang Chen smiled and looked at Barkary. "Just like before, you'll be responsible for the logistics of the military base. This includes fresh water, food, and daily necessities. As to the firearms and ammunition, I have other channels. You only need to transport the items from the warehouse on Coro Island. "
"Leave it to me," Barkary said confidently.
Jiang Chen nodded and looked at Ivan. "You must have heard that Xin's national defense will be undertaken by Celestial Trade. I plan to build a military base on this island, but not for training. Do you have any suggestions for this military base? "
Ivan served in Ukraine and was considered a veteran of the Soviet Union. Even if he was not an expert, he should have some unique insights on these things.
"Deepwater Port. The shoal area around the island was too wide, and ships with slightly larger tonnage couldn't even approach it. Without a deepwater port, both the transportation of supplies and the flexibility of the army will be limited. "
"The deepwater port will definitely be built. What about other aspects?" Jiang Chen said.
"Barracks, training grounds, radar stations, helipads, airstrips … That's basically it." Ivan grinned. "The size of this island isn't bad. It's quite similar to the US Army's Wake Island, but it's bigger."
"Yes, I'll find someone to build the military base through bidding. You'll have to keep an eye on this."
"No problem." Ivan smiled.
"That's all for now. Meeting adjourned."
…
It took an entire afternoon to move.
It was indeed troublesome for the boats to travel back and forth between the island and the ship. Jiang Chen already made up his mind to get the deepwater port built as soon as he returned tomorrow.
Although it was tiring to move things and build a house, Jiang Chen noticed that everyone's faces were filled with happiness.
In order to avoid the flames of war ignited by the extremists, they dragged their families to live a miserable life. Now, they had finally settled down again. On the other side of the world, on a picturesque island, they began a new life.
Although it was only a deserted island, no one doubted that tomorrow would be better.
The passion to rebuild their home made everyone motivated. Soon, military tents were set up in the empty space in the middle of the island.
At night, people gathered in the middle of the island and started bonfires. They took out the food stored in the ship and started a barbecue party.
Children ran around the camp, wives and husbands snuggled together, and people who loved to be lively sat in a circle, bragging while eating and drinking.
The aroma of barbecue permeated the camp as if they were having a picnic.
Later, Jiang Chen also joined in. A guy from Turkey invited him to taste his roasted turkey.
The crispy crispy outside and tender inside made Jiang Chen almost eat his tongue.
Being blown by the hot and humid sea breeze and drinking the ice-cold beer was a wonderful feeling.
The barbecue party lasted until midnight. The people who enjoyed themselves began to clean up the barbecue racks and the trash on the ground. Although it was only a short half day, they already had an indescribable sense of belonging to the island.
How to describe it?
Compared to Damascus, which was under constant bombardment, life here was simply too wonderful.
The next day, people didn't stay in bed because of yesterday's party. Months of military training had made it a habit for them as they woke up early in the morning.
The men lined up in the empty space and began the day's training under the guidance of the old instructor.
The women and children also woke up early because they wanted to see the sunrise.
Because there weren't any extra tents on the island, Jiang Chen and Ayesha spent the night on the boat. Compared to the diligent soldiers, Jiang Chen slept until the sun was high up in the sky before he crawled out of Ayesha's body.
After washing up, the two didn't return to the island but went straight to the boat.
He still had to take care of the military base and return to Coro Island as soon as possible. He still had to take a flight to Australia.
The old fisherman woke up a long time ago, and there was a bucket of fresh fish on the boat. When he saw Jiang Chen, the fisherman named Carter was slightly embarrassed. He woke up early in the morning, and seeing that Jiang Chen wasn't up yet, he drove the boat out to catch some fish.
However, Jiang Chen only laughed and didn't mind the amount of oil he used. He even asked for two fish in a joking tone and asked him for advice on how to cook the fish.
Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't mind him using the boat's oil for personal use, the old fisherman was relieved. He controlled the steering wheel while explaining how to handle the fish. The parts that could be eaten and the parts that had to be thrown away.
Jiang Chen didn't sound confident, but Ayesha listened carefully and even recorded it on her EP. The girl thought that Jiang Chen suddenly became interested in eating fish, so she made up her mind to master this new cooking technique.
Once the old fisherman finished talking about fish, he began to brag about the interesting things he did out at sea. This time, it was Ayesha's turn to be uninterested, but Jiang Chen listened with great interest.
It was hard to imagine that this old fisherman could spout so many interesting stories in a life that seemed so boring in the eyes of others.
In this relaxed atmosphere, the one hundred and fifty kilometers passed in the blink of an eye.
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