Riverside police

Binqi River starts from Yingchuangang Lock in the west and ends at Tanglu Port in Dongqi County in the east. It is 90 kilometers long and flows through Binjiang County, Changzhou County, Linghai County and dozens of towns in Dongqi. It is Binjiang City One of the main inland waterways and drainage channels.

Since the Yingchuangang area is not far from the urban area and is on the riverside, it has been planned as a development zone by the city. Roads are being built and factories are being built everywhere, requiring a large amount of building materials such as yellow sand, gravel and steel.

Although sedimentation is severe in the Binjiang section of the Yangtze River, there is no sand required for construction, and it is necessary to purchase it from Jiangyin, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou and other places upstream.

There are only five small hills in Binjiang City, including Langshan, which is located on the southwest side of Binjiang City. The altitude is only 107 meters. They all point to those five hills to support the facade. Naturally, they will not blow up the mountains to quarry. They can only go to the hills on the other side of the river. Procurement of stones in the region.

There are no large-scale steel plants in Binjiang, and steel products also need to be purchased from outside.

Han Zhengxian has been helping several building materials companies in the development zone transport building materials since he changed ships. I made a few trips to get acquainted with the supplier, and occasionally helped transport sand and gravel to the east.

Those who go farthest to the west run to Zhenjiang, and those who go farthest to the east run to Donghai. Don’t go too far, just run in front of your home.

We passed the Yingchuangang Ship Lock this morning and sailed to the Longwang Bridge where we lowered the anchor cable and waited in line to unload stones at the dock.

Considering that there were several boats waiting in line to unload, it would probably be dark before he could take his turn. It was Sunday again, and his grandson certainly didn’t have to go to school. Moreover, the boat port was not far from the city, so he simply went ashore and sent a message to the person in charge of the dock. After a few cigarettes and some kind words, I called my daughter in her office.

I wouldn’t know if I didn’t contact him, but I was shocked when I contacted him, and I was overjoyed when I calmed down. I hurried back to the boat to tell my wife the good news that Saner had found her partner.

"I'm looking for that girl from the Hong Kong Regulatory Bureau!"

"Well, they are classmates, and that girl is pretty good-looking, even better than Xiao Hui from the old Lin family."

San'er actually got into a conversation with that port supervisor...

Luo Yanfeng couldn't believe this was true, and murmured: "But that girl's surname is also Han, is it appropriate for both of them to be surnamed Han?"

The son found a partner on his own without his parents having to worry about him or even helping him build a house.

The future bride (daughter-in-law) has a good job and a good family. Her father-in-law is the deputy chief engineer of the Meteorological Bureau, and her mother-in-law is the head nurse of the Municipal People's Hospital. Where can I find such good things?

Lao Han was not only happy, but also relieved. After all, it was the parents' responsibility to help their son find a partner. Now he didn't have to worry about anything. He couldn't help laughing and said: "We are not related by blood. We are from this era, so there is nothing inappropriate about it."

Luo Yanfeng still felt it was a bit ridiculous, and said with a grimace: "But it doesn't matter to us that San'er is asked to open the door upside down. Anyway, I have two sons. I'm afraid that San'er won't be able to hold his head up in the future."

"It was Han Ning who suggested it first. He has two young ladies and no son."

"Han Ning is serious, why didn't you discuss such a big matter with us?"

"The conditions are so good, but as for us, it doesn't matter what we want. Getting married is just like doing business. If you want to make a deal, you have to show some sincerity."

Old Han lit a cigarette, thought about it and smiled: "Besides, Han Ning didn't really let San'er knock on the door, he just wanted to make his parents happy."

"You've already promised me, are you going to regret it in the future?"

"There is no need to regret it. Think about it, my family's surname is Han, and my family's surname is Han. If the two children get married and have a child in the future, they will definitely have the surname Han, and it is impossible to have another surname. As long as the child born to the two children in the future will be surnamed Han. It’s not about barging the door upside down.”

Luo Yanfeng was most afraid of the port supervisor. When he thought of the girl from the port supervisory bureau, he felt anxious. He hesitated and asked, "Will San'er be willing?"

"My little lady is so pretty, can San'er not want to do it?"

Lao Han asked back and said with a grin: "Han Ning said that he has been living in other people's homes and calls them parents."

My own son calls others parents.

Luo Yanfeng was feeling a little uncomfortable when Old Han smiled again and said, "Han Ning called the girl from the Hong Kong Supervision Bureau before I came back. They said that her father went to Jiangcheng for a meeting and her mother was on duty today. She will follow her later. Han Ning, come with us."

"She's coming here!"

"Come and call our parents. It's the first time a bride has come to visit us. There should be no mess on the boat. Please clean it up quickly. I'll go ashore to buy some vegetables and some of Dongdong's favorite fruits."

"What's the first time she came here? During the Chinese New Year, she and San'er went to find you and Han Shen to help drive the boat. She had boarded the old boat that was sold before the Chinese New Year."

"This is different. She was not our bride at that time."

"She is a port superintendent. I'm a little scared."

"She is a port supervisor, but she is also your bride. She wants to call you mom when she sees you. There is nothing to be afraid of."

Old Han got into the cabin, dug out the money hidden in the corner, and said with a smile as he counted: "Han Ning said that my parents-in-law had wrapped money for San'er. We can't be stingy. I'll go buy some red paper and give her two dollars later." One hundred dollars.”

"Okay, two hundred is two hundred."

"Pack up and change clothes. The clothes Han Ning bought for you for the New Year haven't been worn much, so just wear that one."

"And you?"

"Take out my Chinese New Year clothes and I'll change them when I get back from shopping for groceries."

…

The old couple were very busy. Han Xiangning, who had just received the news from Han Ning, was very busy and a little nervous.

For boat people, their boat is home.

It was the first time I officially went to Han's house to meet my future parents-in-law. I couldn't afford to be empty-handed and took out all the good wine and cigarettes given by my father's comrades and apprentices.

I thought it was still a little short, so I quickly got on the little Qingqi to buy fruit.

It was the first time I formally met my future parents-in-law. At that time, only San'er's sister and Xiao Dongdong were with me, and there were no other elders to accompany me. It was really embarrassing and nervous.

She really wanted to win over her sister, but she thought that her success was too little, so she could only give up the idea, so she bought a big bag of fruit in a hazy mood, rushed to the Port Authority dormitory area, and found Han Ning, who was resting today.

"Ning Ning, why are you bringing so many things?"

"Uncle and aunt finally come back, I can't be empty-handed."

This girl was actually embarrassed, her pretty face turned red.

Han Ning suppressed a smile and said, "Three sons have never brought anything to your parents."

Han Xiangning gave Xiao Dongdong the bubble gum she bought on the way, lowered her head and said, "San'er brought it with me."

"He really did?"

"I've really brought it with me. Once I brought a box of cans of Tsingdao beer and a lot of fish."

"He also knows how difficult it is to bring things for your parents."

"Sister, what do you mean by this?"

"You know better than me how much San'er saves. When he was a child, his grandparents and uncle gave him New Year's money, but he couldn't bear to spend it. When Han Shen and I spent all our New Year's money, we asked him to borrow it, but he wouldn't borrow it even to death. We couldn't deceive him no matter how hard we tried. money."

Han Xiangning was amused and laughed: "He is quite stingy, hahaha."

Han Ning took the safety helmet from the basket on the front of the car and said with a smile: "Let's go, don't make my parents wait. By the way, you can't call me uncle or aunt anymore, just like San'er calls you father and mother, call me Dad, mom, dad.”

"I'm sorry..."

"I'm here, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Dongdong, stand in front of aunt."

"oh."

Xiao Dongdong likes riding motorcycles the most, so she immediately climbed onto the small pedal.

This becomes my aunt...

Han Xiangning handed the cigarettes, wine and fruits to Han Ning, got on the little Qingqi and said with an embarrassed look: "Sister, I...I'm still a little scared."

"You are afraid of them, and they are afraid of you."

"Why are they afraid of me?"

"You are the Hong Kong Supervisor. My father and mother are most afraid of the Hong Kong Supervisor." Han Ning sat behind her and said with a smile, "Besides, it's not like you haven't seen them before."

"Okay, Dongdong, stand firm and don't move around."

Han Xiangning plucked up the courage, gently throttled the gas, and drove toward Yingchuang Port with his nephew and sister-in-law.

Yingchuang Port is an important ship lock on the Yangtze River waterway in Binjiang. Most cargo ships exceeding 80 tons from Binjiang County, Changzhou and Linghai counties have to enter and exit the Yangtze River from Yingchuang Port.

The Bailonggang Ship Lock in Linghai is too small to accommodate ships over 80 tons, so it is not ranked among all the ship locks in the Binjiang waters.

This year, the Port Supervision Bureau often cooperates with the Water Bureau to inspect passing ships at the Yingshuang Port lock.

Because there are so many boats at Yingchuan Port, the Fish Bureau even plans to set up a water security police squadron at Yingchuan Port.

As a staff member of the Traffic Control Center of the Binjiang Yangtze River Port and Shipping Supervision Bureau, Han Xiangning was so familiar with the area that she didn't even need to ask for directions. She chatted and laughed with Han Ning and arrived at her destination in less than forty minutes.

Lao Han and his wife were waiting on the shore, and they came up to them as soon as they saw them.

"Dad, Mom, this is what Ning Ning brought to you."

"Come here, bring anything. Oh, this wine is very expensive, and these cigarettes are not cheap either!"

"Uncle, I didn't buy these cigarettes and wine with any money, they were gifts from others."

"What uncle? We are all a family now, so we should call him dad!" Han Ning chuckled.

Xiao Dongdong liked her aunt who always bought candies for her. She raised her head and said, "Aunt, my dad also said that you should call me grandpa and dad."

Han Xiangning was embarrassed by the little guy's words, so she quickly said: "Dad, Mom."

"Okay, okay, get on the boat first. The little Qingqi can just stop here. I'll keep an eye on it for you so you can't throw it away."

When other people's brides get married, they don't necessarily call them parents-in-law, mother-in-law, and parents. My own bride starts calling her before she even enters the house, and my own bride is still a prisoner in Hong Kong.

Old Han was very happy and proud. He picked up his grandson and hurriedly greeted his bride to get on the boat.

Luo Yanfeng was also very happy, but a little nervous when facing the bride who was a Hong Kong prison supervisor. He took the things from the bride and walked behind.

After mustering up the courage to call out his parents, Han Xiangning was no longer as nervous as before. He looked at the boat parked by the river and asked, "Mom, dad, is this our new boat?"

"Yes, Ning Ning, if it weren't for you, we really wouldn't be able to make the decision to change. Take a look at this ship."

"This ship must be more than a hundred tons."

The bride is worthy of being a port supervisor. She can tell the approximate tonnage at a glance...

Lao Han secretly praised it and explained with a smile: "At first, I planned to exchange for a 100-ton ship. Later, Manager Jiang of our shipping company said that to open a 100-ton ship, you need to change the certificate, which is the same as the license required to open a 200-ton ship. The certificate is the same. It is better to exchange it for an eighty or ninety ton one to save the need to change the certificate.

Later, I thought that since I wanted to change my ship, I would definitely change to a larger ship. The bigger the ship, the more cost-effective it would be, and the cost wouldn’t be much higher. Finally, I made up my mind and replaced it with this 120-ton one. "

Han Xiangning was not in a hurry to get on the boat. She stood on the shore and looked carefully, then asked: "Dad, what host are you using?"

"4105."

"4105 is almost the same."

For those who run boats, it would be a good idea to find a bride who knows how to boat.

Since he bought a new boat, Lao Han couldn't help but show off when he saw his old neighbors and colleagues. Unexpectedly, he had something in common with the bride who hadn't come in today. He hugged his little grandson and beamed: "The new machine is fuel-efficient. It's better than installing several idle machines." All good deals.”

What Han Xiangning really cares about is not whether the main engine saves fuel. She walked along the river bank from the bow to the stern of the ship, and turned around and said:

"Dad, Mom, although you marked the ship's name on the bow, the ship's name is blocked by the tires. The tires cannot be moved, otherwise they will not be able to protect it, so the ship's name needs to be repainted."

The Hong Kong Supervisor is the Hong Kong Supervisor. Even the bride who has not entered the house is still the Hong Kong Supervisor. She will be inspected as soon as she comes!

Old Han was stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Luo Yanfeng looked back at her daughter who was smiling without saying a word, hesitated and said, "There is paint on the boat, we will repaint it after dinner."

"The port side of the bow must also be painted, and it cannot be blocked by the tires like here."

"Okay, let's brush."

"There is also the port of registration on the stern of the ship. The characters are too small, and there are only three characters for Linghai Port without Chinese pinyin."

"Really? Let's do it together after dinner. When the time comes, make the words bigger."

“The load line is not clear either, so it’s best to trace it together.”

"Okay, it's up to you."

"Mom, why don't you anchor with a black ball?"

"We are waiting to unload the goods. Besides, this is an inland river, not a river."

"It's the same for inland rivers and the Yangtze River. Mom, I'm not being meddlesome. I'm just worried that you will encounter serious law enforcement officers. When the time comes, they will take care of business and fine you whatever you deserve. They won't care whether you are waiting to unload the cargo."

Lao Han realized that his bride was different from other people's brides, and said hurriedly: "Ning Ning, you are right, we will pay attention to it in the future."

It’s just that San’er is afraid of her.

Now even her parents are afraid of her and are submissive in front of her.

Han Ning realized that the sister-in-law in front of him would soon replace him as the head of the family, and would have far more say in the family than he did, so he covered his mouth for fear of laughing out loud.

What surprised Han Ning even more was that he didn't know if he had nothing else to talk about. He got on the boat and sat down to talk about household chores for a while. His sister-in-law also wanted to check the various checklists on the boat and the entry and exit visas.

My parents didn't dare not listen, so they quickly dug out a lot of procedures.

Han Xiangning read them one by one, helped organize them after reading, and pointed out existing problems.

Immediately afterwards, they checked the light signals and even asked Comrade Han to test the water traffic regulations in a different way.

"Dad, I know you are an experienced driver and have rich driving experience. But now water traffic safety control is becoming more and more strict. If you continue to operate the boat like before, you will definitely be fined if you are discovered by the port supervisor."

"We'll pay attention in the future."

"Just paying attention is not enough. You must first understand how your certificate is tested?"

In the short training course organized by the shipping company, the cadres of the Water Traffic Management Section of the Transportation Bureau took the test with papers, which was similar to an open-book exam...

In short, the local port inspectors are not as strict about certification verification as the port inspectors of the Ministry of Transport.

Old Han looked embarrassed and didn't know how to explain.

Luo Yanfeng, who is not well educated, also took the exam and successfully obtained the certificate. However, he was more embarrassed than his wife. He stood aside and hesitated to speak, but did not dare to say the words that came to his lips.

Han Xiangning looked up at her future parents-in-law, pulled out a piece of white paper, picked up a pen and wrote while saying: "Dad, Mom, I will write you a traffic signal formula. You must read it when you have time. Be sure to remember."

"Okay, let's see."

"On ships, navigation lights; motor ships, with mast lights; traffic lights and stern lights, the length is more than fifty meters; plus a rear stern light, tugboats with two mast lights on the front mast..."

After Han Xiangning finished speaking, he drew a line under the written formula and continued: "What I just said was the light, now it's the signal.

The anchored ship hangs black balls, two balls hanging up and down when out of control; three black balls hanging vertically when stranded, three balls forming a triangle for mine clearance; one ball at each end of the mast, towing more than 200 meters..."

Old Han muttered to himself that I understand all this, but sometimes I forget to remember. But the bride was so serious that he could only nod his head.

Luo Yanfeng really wanted to go stir-fry, but the bride was in class and she didn't dare leave unless the bride spoke.

Dad has a very stubborn temper. Sometimes he doesn't listen at all. Now that he's better, do you dare not listen to what the bride says?

Safety is very important when boating on the river. There is no harm in learning it carefully. At least you will get fewer tickets.

Han Ning suppressed his laughter and pulled out two stools: "Dad, Mom, you guys sit down and talk, talk slowly, don't be in a hurry."

What does it mean to be educated by a bride who has never entered the door...

Luo Yanfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she turned around and said, "Sit down, I'll cook."

Han Ning pushed his mother down and said with a smile: "You stay with Ningning, I will cook the rice and stir-fry the vegetables. Ningning, think about it again, what problems do our ships still have?"