Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 140 The Eruption of Mount Fuji

After the pleasantries, the two sides began to get down to business.

Philip flipped through the registration form, and couldn't help being surprised: "Angel, your company only has one ship?"

"No, you can't make room at the port. We only have one ship docked, and the other ships are waiting offshore."

"Then how many ships do you have?"

"There are 48 ships in total, including fishing boats, cargo ships, and icebreakers, but the largest number is the thousand-ton ocean-going fishing boats, with a total tonnage of about one million tons."

Angor introduced in detail.

"Hiss... 100 million tons?" Philip couldn't help but gasped, and then sighed: "Your company is indeed very powerful. Apart from the official rescue fleet, this is the first time I have seen such a large-scale rescue fleet. private fleet."

"In fact, our company is also semi-official. Although our boss is the largest shareholder, he only holds % of the shares. The other % is divided among Huicheng, Zhucheng, and several surrounding cities."

"I see, how do you want me to help?"

"Our fleet is short on time, can you prioritize our resupply?"

Philip spread his hands: "If it's just to cheer up, I can help, but I can't help anything else, especially food, which is strictly controlled and it's hard to have room for maneuver."

"Just refueling and fresh water are enough, and we can figure out the rest by ourselves."

"Really? You should think about it. I can tell you clearly that within a radius of several thousand kilometers, only we in Sydney can buy food. Once we pass this village, there will be no such shops."

For the sake of his old friend, Philip couldn't help reminding.

Old Angel nodded: "Don't worry, I know it well."

"OK, how much gas do you want?"

"We have six ships that need to be refueled, about tons of fuel."

These six ships are all large ships of more than tons.

"Okay, I'll write you a note, you ask your subordinates to go through the formalities directly, I'll think of a way here, and try to squeeze out another berth for you."

"Thank you, Philip."

Old Angel took the note from the other party.

"You're welcome, come to my house for dinner if you have time in the evening, let's talk about things in Huicheng."

Philip took the opportunity to extend the invitation.

"Okay, seven o'clock in the evening, we will see you soon."

Old Angel nodded.

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At seven o'clock in the evening, Old Angel was on time for the appointment.

"Dong dong dong..."

"Come here, why do you still bring something?"

Old Angel was holding a big bag in each hand. Hearing this, he explained: "The bag in my left hand is a wish from our company, and the bag in my right hand is a little gift from me. You can't come to the door empty-handed, right?"

Philip took one of the bags casually:
"What is it? So heavy?"

"At first, the company wanted to send money directly, but I persuaded it, and finally replaced it with a -gram gold bar and two boxes of canned food."

"Canned food? Good stuff!"

Philip's eyes lit up.

Since the beginning of the year, as the refugee problem has become more and more serious, the lives of Australians have gradually become distressed. At this time, no one thinks there is too much food.

Angor immediately added: "I forgot to tell you, this is not an ordinary can, it is a doomsday can, and it is the bottom of our ship's pressure tank."

These doom cans are provided by Big Boss.

There are more than 100 tons in total.

"Doomsday canned food? Does it have a shelf life of decades?"

"That's right, exactly what you said."

"Thanks, the situation in Sydney is getting more and more tense. I have long wanted to stock up on some canned doomsday food, but unfortunately I can't buy them in the market."

"This is a gift from our company, and it has nothing to do with me." Old Angel waved his hand, "It's because I have limited conditions here, so I can only give you some alcohol and cigarettes."

"Smoke? Take it out and have a look."

Philip couldn't wait.

He hasn't smelled smoke for a month.

Since the eruption of the Sulfur Rock Volcano, Australia's economic and trade exchanges with various places have been greatly reduced due to its isolation overseas. In addition, coal and other mineral resources have been entrusted by the federal government, and its economic strength has plummeted.

Old Angel smiled, and calmly took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket:
"Let's smoke mine first!"

Soon, the two of them sat in front of the window and began to puff. It was late autumn in the southern hemisphere, and the temperature hovered around zero degrees, without the severe cold of the northern hemisphere.

After smoking three cigarettes in a row, Philip finally got over his addiction, and then he slumped on the sofa, reminiscing about the beauty just now, looking extremely comfortable.

Old Angel looked around and felt something was wrong, so he asked:

"Philip, where's Elizabeth?"

Elizabeth is Philip's wife.

Philip suddenly became sad: "I forgot to tell you, Elizabeth had an asthma attack at the end of last year, and I couldn't be rescued. Now I live alone."

"My condolences are changing, and may God bless Elizabeth." Old Angel drew a sign of the cross on his chest.

"It's all because I'm too busy with work to take good care of her."

Philip regretted.

Old Angel comforted the other party, and then immediately changed the subject: "Philip, since Elizabeth is gone, why don't you let Luke and the others move back? Or you just move to his side?"

Luke is the couple's only son.

"Under my persuasion, their family just left Sydney last month and moved to New Zealand. I don't want to retire yet, so I didn't follow."

"New Zealand?"

"Since New Zealand is known as the loneliest country on the Blue Star, it is also the safest. No matter what happens in the future, it will be difficult to be affected by it."

"Well, it seems reasonable for you to say that."

Old Angel nodded in agreement.

New Zealand has a population of just over 500 million, and its agriculture is well developed, so self-sufficiency should not be difficult.

Philip sighed, sat up from the sofa suddenly, and greeted casually:

"Are you hungry? I have prepared a big meal. Let's chat while eating?"

"Oh? What feast?"

"You'll find out later."

In less than 3 minutes, Philip walked over with two large fish fillets: "Taste my cooking skills."

Old Angel took out a bottle of red wine from the bag:
"A little more table wine?"

"Okay, don't go back tonight, just stay with me."

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

Soon, the two chatted again.

Philip showed a hint of meaning: "Angel, tell me honestly, are you planning to go fishing in the Southern Ocean this trip?"

"Uh, how did you guess that?"

"Is it still a guess? In the entire ocean, it is estimated that only the north and south poles can still catch fish, and the fish in other sea areas are almost dead."

"Sydney also went to Antarctica to steal fish?"

Old Angel quickly asked.

Philip nodded: "Yes, but not many. After all, Antarctica is too dangerous right now. Most people don't dare to take risks, and they can't get icebreakers."

"Then I won't hide it from you, the main purpose of our trip to Antarctica is to hunt whales."

"Hey, it seems that you have chosen the right place. There were hordes of whales going south in New Zealand, which lasted for more than a month."

"Really?" Old Angel turned to test: "Philip, you won't report us to the higher-ups, will you?"

"No, what's the benefit of reporting you? Besides, maybe I will go to you in the future?"

"Follow me?"

"Didn't you watch the news this afternoon?"

"What news? I've been busy all afternoon at the port, how can I have time to listen to the radio?"

Old Angel was puzzled.

Philip didn't give a shit, and gave the answer directly: "At three o'clock this afternoon, the Mount Fuji volcano on Nissan Island erupted, and several small volcanoes also erupted at the same time."

"Ah? Is it serious?"

"It should be quite serious. It is said that the volcanic eruption triggered a strong earthquake and caused a lot of damage."

Old Angel quickly calmed down: "I still don't understand, even if Mount Fuji erupts, what does it have to do with you?"

"Why doesn't it matter? There is also a super volcano in New Zealand, do you think I'm afraid?"

Philip said worriedly.

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(End of this chapter)