At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?-Chapter 392 - 389: Itinerary Arrangement, Rohingya Refugee Camp_2
Chapter 392: Chapter 389: Itinerary Arrangement, Rohingya Refugee Camp_2
Ge Zhengxiang also followed up, saying, “It’s such a coincidence; I was just thinking about how to ask for your help, and now we both can get what we need.”
“What do you want to ask about? If it involves the secrets of the Ark, then I can only apologize as I won’t be able to answer.”
“Oh right, I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Ge Zhengxiang, Ge as in Ge You, Zheng as in integrity, and Xiang as in auspicious. I’m 24 years old this year, according to the traditional method of counting age.”
Ge Zhengxiang wasn’t really in the mood to eat anymore, suddenly remembering that he had forgotten to introduce himself earlier.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yu also slapped his head, “Ah, I forgot too, haha. My name is Gu Yu, Gu as in customer, and Yu as in feather. I’m 22 this year; you’re two years older than me.”
“So should I call you Ge bro? Sounds a bit funny, haha, like you’re taking advantage of me.”
Ge Zhengxiang scratched his face, saying, “I don’t want to, but that’s just my surname.”
After diffusing the awkwardness, their conversation returned to the earlier topic.
“Ge bro, is there something you need my help with?” Gu Yu asked proactively.
Seeing how straightforward Gu Yu was, Ge Zhengxiang didn’t delay any longer and leaned in close to Gu Yu, whispering, “I want to ask you to help me take a couple of photos and record a video to send back to my parents for them to see.”
“It’s been a year since I have talked to them, and I probably can’t do so during this New Year either.”
“Sigh, the rules on the Ark are strict. If you miss the New Year’s opportunity to talk with your family, you have to wait until the next year.”
Ge Zhengxiang let out a deep sigh, choosing to put his nation before his small home.
“Is that so…? That’s no problem on my end. But are you sure you can take pictures? There must be confidentiality rules.”
“If it gets discovered, wouldn’t that mean trouble for both of us?”
Gu Yu nodded his head, yet he was contemplating whether Ge Zhengxiang’s request was reasonable.
Although he understood the sentiment, there were regulations on the ship against taking photos indiscriminately.
“Haha, you’re overthinking it. As long as you don’t capture anything secret, it’s fine. Every time some people come on board, some comrades ask if they can help with taking some photos and videos to send out.”
“Chief Du and Captain Yang have said it’s okay, the only requirements being not to capture secret facilities or reveal the navigational route,” Ge Zhengxiang hurriedly explained.
Another comrade, who was buried in his meal, lifted his head toward Gu Yu, nodding and said with his mouth full and words unclear, “Yes, that’s correct.”
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Hearing this reassurance, Gu Yu thought, since there’s no problem, he could naturally help.
“Okay, I’ll take care of it then! You tell me if you want the photos and video taken now or if we should wait and discuss later.” Gu Yu agreed and pulled out his off-network phone from his pocket.
Looking at his phone, Ge Zhengxiang smiled bitterly and shook his head, “Not now, we can’t take pictures of people or equipment on the ship; we can only do that when we get off the ship for a mission.”
“Is that so? Okay then,” Gu Yu nodded in acknowledgment.
“Let’s talk about your issue. Mine can wait; in a few days, it seems like everyone will be disembarking for some time.”
Ge Zhengxiang placed his own matter aside and inquired about what Gu Yu needed.
Gu Yu put his phone back into his pocket, “Actually, it’s nothing much; I just wanted to ask if you knew how the welcome ceremony later is arranged.”
“A welcome ceremony?” Ge Zhengxiang was a bit confused but then remembered after a few seconds that Gu Yu was a new doctor who had just come aboard.
“Huh? You don’t know?” Gu Yu asked, somewhat surprised.
Ge Zhengxiang quickly shook his head, “I know. I’ve been on this ship for three years; how could I not know? That welcome ceremony is just a formality.”
“It’s just you newcomers gathered together while the officials treat you to food, drinks, and song.”
Ge Zhengxiang thought Gu Yu was going to ask about something significant! It turned out to be just the welcome ceremony.
There’s not much to say about the welcome ceremony; if one had to make a comparison, it’s much like a corporate team-building event.
This might be more of a high-end event, team building on the Ark.
“Haha, it’s just as I expected,” Gu Yu nodded.
Ge Zhengxiang was even more puzzled. Since Gu Yu could guess it, why did he bother to ask him?
Before he could ask, Gu Yu suddenly said, “I don’t really care about the welcome ceremony, but I am interested in the discussion that follows it.”
“It’s said that the Ark needs to stop in Bangladesh for a while, and then we’re notified to go discuss things together.”
Gu Yu looked at Ge Zhengxiang, waiting for his response.
Hearing Gu Yu’s question, Ge Zhengxiang hesitated for a moment, “Who told you it would stop in Bangladesh? Logically speaking, the layover shouldn’t be disclosed to you new recruits yet…”
“Uh, a very charming man, Wu Shaohan told me.”
Gu Yu didn’t hide it and directly revealed his source of information.
“Wow, so it was him, no wonder then. Mr. Wu is a regular on the Ark; this is his fourth time boarding. The Ark has stopped in Bangladesh every time to provide humanitarian aid to the local refugees.”
Since it wasn’t a secret, Ge Zhengxiang’s expression relaxed and he chatted with Gu Yu nonchalantly.
“Refugees?” Gu Yu was puzzled, as he hadn’t heard any news about conflicts or wars in Bangladesh or neighboring countries. Where did these refugees come from?
“Yes, the Rohingya Refugee Camp, near Chittagong. As the Ark always resupplies in Chittagong, it conveniently provides some medical aid to the local refugee camps,” said Ge Zhengxiang, explaining.
But Gu Yu still looked somewhat confused; he had never heard of the Rohingya Refugee Camp.
“It’s quite normal for you to be confused; these things are hardly ever mentioned on the nightly news. Just consider today as me telling you about the outside world,” said Ge Zhengxiang.
“The refugees in the Rohingya Refugee Camp mainly come from Myanmar, and it’s quite strange actually, their status is neither acknowledged by the people of Myanmar nor by the Bangladeshis.”
Ge Zhengxiang explained the origin of the Rohingya refugees as concisely and clearly as he could.
Gu Yu was shocked to hear that there were nearly a million refugees in the Rohingya Refugee Camp.
“Sigh, that’s the horror of war.”
He sighed softly, filled with deep emotions.
At the same time, his gaze shifted from Ge Zhengxiang in front of him to the navy officers and soldiers eating in the dining hall.
Almost every one of them had been tanned dark by the sun, and their faces were rough and damaged from being exposed to the sea breeze day after day.
It was their sacrifices that had allowed the people of Huaxia to enjoy a precious peace.
It also enabled the doctors on the Ark to fulfill their domestic duties while representing their country and shouldering the international responsibilities of a great nation, promoting the generous spirit of Huaxia’s willingness to help others.
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Gu Yu looked at Ge Zhengxiang’s dark and rough face and expressed his sincere gratitude.
Ge Zhengxiang, slightly embarrassed, scratched his head, “Hehe, it’s what we should do.”
“From now on, I am also one of your comrades. We’re all in the same boat now,” Gu Yu said earnestly.
He then pointed at the navy badge on his uniform chest and stretched out his hand to Ge Zhengxiang.
“Haha, welcome aboard!”
Ge Zhengxiang was delighted and gripped his hand firmly.
“A new comrade!”
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