Chapter 436: Elegant Maiden No.1, Launching

After following Lin Dongfan out of the Huang Family Courtyard, Chen Shaokang still couldn't figure out the series of questions in his head; he simply couldn't understand why Brother Fan would back down.

The construction site death case, Huang Hai is the key figure!

If we could obtain evidence that Huang Hai is working for Zheng Canghai, all problems would be easily solved; what reason is there to back down in the face of battle?

Chen Shaokang asked Lin Dongfan gloomily: "Brother Fan, just now Aunt Huang's words were on the tip of her tongue, but Huang Tao suddenly jumped out to stop her; it's obvious he has something to hide! Are we just going to let this go?"

I almost forgot something important.

Lin Dongfan didn't respond to Chen Shaokang's complaint, turned around and went back to the Huang Family Courtyard.

Huang Tao saw Lin Dongfan turn back, smirked lightly and said: "You, surnamed Fan, you're sensible, you know to come back and back down. You sent Xiao Yu and Lin Zi Niang's ship; wanting to launch it is also not out of the question. Just now you scared my mother; as long as you compensate my mother for her mental distress, I can give you some face."

Back down?

Compensate your mother for mental distress?

Compensate your mother!

Who the hell gave you that confidence and sense of superiority?

A mere section-level official dares to openly extort bribes through fraud! If you were made a county-bureau level leader, your tail would be pointing to the sky!

Lin Dongfan looked at Huang Tao like he was looking at an idiot: "You misunderstood; I came back to tell you that the big ship I sent for Xiao Yu will arrive at port tonight—do you want to go take a look?"

Hearing the polite words "to visit", Huang Tao's smile became much more pleased.

Huang Tao laughed: "That's more like it—those who know the times are the capable; if you should back down, then back down. First, tell me, how much do you plan to compensate for my mother's mental distress?"

Lin Dongfan frowned slightly: "Is your language taught by a PE teacher? Your comprehension is so poor."

……???

Huang Tao looked completely bewildered, obviously not realizing where he had misunderstood.

Lin Dongfan further explained: "Compensating your mother for mental distress is impossible; as an untalented person, I have the phrase 'Go to your mother's mental distress'—I don't know whether I should say it or not."

……!!!

Huang Tao's face darkened instantly, and his gaze turned much more sinister.

He coldly stared at Lin Dongfan: "Are you threatening me?"

"That understanding is also fine." Lin Dongfan nodded noncommittally: "I invited you to visit my big ship mainly to see if you have the ability to seize it."

"You, surnamed Fan, it seems you've truly forgotten your own weight!" Huang Tao coldly snorted with anger: "Fine, I'll indulge you—I'll definitely give you a surprise tonight!"

I'm waiting.

Who will give whom a surprise is still uncertain; Lin Dongfan left with a smile.

In the evening.

The sun gradually sank into the sea horizon, the afterglow of the sunset spilling across the boundless sea surface, as if flames and seawater merged together, giving a feeling of fervent, boiling grandeur.

Today, many people gathered on the dock.

But they weren't there to admire the sunset's afterglow on the sea; they were waiting for that small white dot drifting in the distance, which was approaching the dock.

As the distance closed, the small white dot gradually grew larger.

Several minutes later.

Finally, a clear outline could be seen—a ship!

Xiao Yu clung to Lin Dongfan's arm, her excited little heart beating faster and faster: "So big!" This was undoubtedly the most thrilling moment of her life.

This ship slowly entering the harbor cannot be simply described with the word "big".

It is a colossal giant!

Like a steel iron beast cleaving the deep blue, its hull exceeds a hundred meters in length, towering like a mountain, its white hull gleaming with a cold, hard metallic luster in the sunset.

The surrounding fishing boats, only ten or so meters long, seemed like tiny shrimp beside it, utterly insignificant.

The bow lines are sharp, like a giant axe cleaving the calm harbor waters, kicking up white spray that is clearly visible in the twilight.

The stern deck is wide and flat, enough to accommodate a large net hauler and several transport vehicles.

Elegant Maiden No. 1!

This is the name Lin Dongfan gave the ship, Elegant Maiden, which locally means a beautiful woman or a fine partner, but that doesn't affect its hardcore capability.

In this day and age of 2013!

This large ocean-going fishing vessel is considered one of the most technologically advanced ships in our country; its cost here is that Lin Dongfan spent over sixty million, and this is the discounted price after his family name was made public.

This ship integrates trawl fishing, processing, and cold-chain storage.

Sailing on the sea, it is essentially a moving seafood processing plant. Displacement of 100,000 tons, speed up to 25 knots, even more impressive than some small countries' warships.

This ship is really huge!

"That girl Xiao Yu really has luck—she has no money, yet managed to get such a huge ship; being good-looking is just fine."

"Haha, if this ship goes out, it will surely beat a Filipino coast guard vessel in a collision."

……

The fishermen gathered on the shore chattered in seven voices and eight tongues, exclamations rising and falling.

Some women lamented being born a few years too early, missing the chance in their prime to meet a foolishly rich, generous spender like Boss Fan.

Some older men envied heaven's unfairness, which gave Boss Fan both handsome looks and terrifying wealth.

The gangway of Elegant Maiden No. 1 had been slowly lowered.

Standing on the shore, Han Zhang also felt a twinge of envy; although he is the chief of the Ocean and Fisheries Bureau, his life has never had such a moment in the spotlight.

"Chief Han, please."

Lin Dongfan gestured for him to come aboard, giving Han Zhang full face.

Originally, Yu Huacheng and Zhang Yinlan planned to come today to congratulate, to cut the ribbon for the launching ceremony of Elegant Maiden No. 1, but Lin Dongfan refused them.

At the same time, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was also canceled.

Lin Dongfan only invited Han Zhang aboard alone, just to see if he would give his all today, and to see whether his buttocks were sitting crooked—after all, Huang Tao is his subordinate.

So imposing, seriously, I've never seen such a big fishing boat.

Han Zhang steadily stepped onto the gangway, feeling as if he weren't boarding a ship but ascending to heaven! He secretly marveled that the world of the wealthy was truly perverse— to charm a little fisher girl, he actually didn't hesitate to spend such a huge sum.

The crew on the ship were all arranged by Zhengtong Capital, uniformly dressed in white sailor uniforms.

When Lin Dongfan and Xiao Yu accompanied Han Zhang onto the deck, over a hundred crew members stood in four rows, neatly and uniformly saluting Lin Dongfan: "Hello, Chief Fan!"

Brothers, you've worked hard.

Lin Dongfan returned the salute, bearing the air of someone inspecting a tri‑service honor guard.

Han Zhang incredulously exclaimed: "So heaven‑defying! If we added a few more cannons on board, even Somali pirates would tremble."

Chief Han, please don't say that— we are a nation that cherishes peace. Lin Dongfan secretly chuckled repeatedly; cannons are definitely out of the question, but high‑pressure water cannons? More than enough.

Lin Dongfan instructed Xiao Yu: "Xiao Yu, introduce the ship's functions to the leaders."

Hmm.

To become a good captain, Xiao Yu had already buried herself in studies for half a month, making up for her knowledge gaps.

She led Han Zhang into the cabin.

Along the way, she introduced:

Chief Han, our Elegant Maiden No. 1 is equipped with the most advanced satellite navigation system and sonar fish‑finding system, as well as automated trawling equipment and fresh‑fish processing and refrigeration equipment.

The ultra‑low‑temperature flash‑freeze hold can guarantee that deep‑sea catches lock in their peak freshness within 48 hours.

It not only enables efficient deep‑sea operations, but also allows deep‑sea processing on board, boosting efficiency from ocean to table by more than tenfold.

It will completely transform the pattern of Haishan's fishery, which is currently small, fragmented, and weak.

Upon hearing those words, Han Zhang nodded deeply in agreement; he always instantly grasps this kind of fully official‑flavored introduction style.

What Xiao Yu introduced was not just technology.

She was also depicting the grand blueprint for modernizing Haishan's fishery, as well as her substantial political achievements.

Han Zhang toured and praised: "Fine ship! Chief Fan, you've kicked off a great start for upgrading our Haishan City fishery industry! I'll be sure to give Secretary Yu a detailed report later..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

A crew member suddenly ran over to report: "Chief Fan, a few people with ill intentions have come, claiming to be law‑enforcement officers from the fisheries bureau, and they want to detain the Elegant Maiden No. 1."