ebookland Chapter 300 Compensation Issues
Chapter 300 Compensation Issues
Despite the bearded man and the other bandits' best efforts, the boat was rocking violently, preventing them from launching a full-force attack.
With the addition of Xiao Yue, Lan Feng, and Lan Yu, the bandits were quickly captured and then tied up.
The other officers and soldiers in small boats went to retrieve the two bandits who had fallen into the water.
"Miss Long, are you alright?"
After subduing the bandits, Xiao Yue immediately went to Long Chuqing's side to inquire.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'm fine."
Xiao Yue smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright."
Seeing that the bandits had been subdued, Zi Guang rushed over, clutching Long Chuqing's cloak, and cried out in alarm, "Miss, Miss, are you alright!"
Long Chuqing smiled faintly: "Don't worry, I'm fine! They can't hurt me."
"This servant greets Your Highness Prince Jin." Zi Guang quickly curtsied upon seeing Xiao Yue.
"No need for formalities..."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Zi Guang unfolded the cloak and draped it over Long Chuqing's shoulders: "Miss, please put on the cloak quickly. It's getting windy again. You shouldn't catch a cold."
"good....."
"By the way, Miss Long," Xiao Yue asked, "how did you end up on the passenger ship?"
I was a little suspicious when I saw her squeezed in the crowd, but I didn't think about it in detail because of the urgency of the matter.
Now, this passenger ship is used for daily travel by people on both sides of the strait.
Does the Dragon Maiden want to go to the other side? What would she do there?
Long Chuqing fastened the cloak belt and replied, "At first, I just wanted to let Ziguang experience a boat ride, but I never expected to encounter such an unexpected situation as bandits hijacking the passenger ship."
Experience a boat tour? Turns out it's like this.
I never expected Miss Long to have such a refined interest.
But... this weather doesn't seem quite right!
besides.......
Xiao Yue pointed to the small boat that was rowing in the distance: "If you want to experience a cruise, you should take a small boat. The experience of taking a small boat is better. You don't have to wait for enough people to fill the boat before you row away. It's not only comfortable but also quiet and free, and you can enjoy the scenery on the river."
Long Chuqing explained, "The small boats are indeed better, but there weren't any left when we arrived. We thought the passenger boat would be just as good, and it would be more lively with more people. Unfortunately... it seems our cruise is going to be canceled today."
Long Chuqing looked at Ziguang beside her and asked, "Ziguang, would you like to take a boat ride again? If so, I'll take you on a small boat later, how about it?"
At this moment, Zi Guang's heart had not completely calmed down, and he was still somewhat shaken by the shocking turn of events that had just occurred.
Although the passenger ship has traveled a certain distance and I've had the experience, the good mood I had when I first boarded the ship is gone.
Zi Guang shook her head: "Never mind, my heart is still pounding!"
Long Chuqing smiled and said, "Okay, then we won't go. The weather isn't suitable for a boat trip anyway. Let's go somewhere else next time."
Zi Guang nodded. "Mm."
"Thanks to Miss Long's intervention, otherwise these bandits would have escaped, and the hostages might have been in mortal danger."
"On behalf of the government, I thank Miss Long for helping us capture the bandits," Xiao Yue said, bowing to Long Chuqing in gratitude.
Lan Yu, who was standing behind him, also bowed.
"You two don't need to be so polite." Long Chuqing returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "No matter what form it takes, I will take action when the lives of ordinary people are threatened, especially since I myself am one of those who have been taken hostage."
Xiao Yue smiled and nodded.
The passenger ship quickly rowed back to shore.
Under Lan Feng's command, the officers and soldiers took all the bandits away.
The passengers also rushed off the ship, still somewhat shaken by what had just happened.
But at least he escaped with his life.
The boatman knelt at the bow, clutching a broken plank and pounding the ground in anguish, crying, "Waaah... this boat is ruined like this, what am I going to do!"
"My whole family depends on this meager income to survive! God... why is my life so miserable!"
The passenger ship was owned by the government, and the boatman was merely an employee, receiving a monthly salary and a commission.
Now that the ship has been damaged in his hands, if the officials blame him, he might have to pay compensation.
Even if they sold him, they still couldn't afford to compensate for the loss of the ship.
Even if he doesn't have to pay compensation, now that the ship is damaged, his source of income has been cut off.
Seeing this, Long Chuqing walked towards the boatman. The boat was mostly damaged because of her attack, so she should compensate him.
"Boatman, don't cry. I'll make up for the loss of the boat."
The passenger ship's deck and canopy were severely damaged, but the main body is still very sturdy. All that's needed is to buy some planks to patch up the damaged parts, and it can be used normally again after the repairs are completed.
The boatman's crying stopped abruptly when he heard that someone was willing to offer compensation.
He pulled up his sleeve to wipe the tears from his face: "Really? Is it true?"
"It's true! I'm the one who damaged the boat, so I should take responsibility for it."
Upon seeing that it was Long Chuqing, the boatman immediately dropped the plank and stood up.
He knew that Long Chuqing was fighting the bandits to save everyone's lives, and that damaging the boat during the fight was inevitable.
He hadn't even thanked the girl who saved his life yet! He had just acted rashly in his haste.
"Young lady, you just saved my life and everyone else's lives. I haven't thanked you yet! Thank you." The boatman bowed in gratitude.
Long Chuqing waved his hand: "It was nothing, no need to thank me."
She took out her purse and thought for a moment. She needed to go to the pharmacy to buy saltpeter later, so she couldn't give it all to the boatman.
I wonder how much money is needed?
Is what we have enough?
If it's not enough, I'll bring it to him another day. I'll save today's for buying things.
"Boatman, could you estimate how much compensation you need? I'll settle the bill for you."
"The damage to this ship..." Looking at the dilapidated deck, the boatman was unsure how much he would need.
Anyway, he can't afford to pay for it.
Xiao Yue stepped forward and said, "Miss Long, please keep the money safe. You should not be responsible for the loss of this ship. The matter of the bandits is related to the government, so the government should be responsible for compensation."
"Moreover, this passenger ship should belong to the government; they can just have them find someone to repair it."
Xiao Yue instructed Lan Yu behind him: "Lan Yu, go find the official in charge of the dock and tell him to send people to repair it. There should be no delays. We need to restore the people's travel as soon as possible."
"Yes, I will take care of it immediately," Lan Yu replied.
"Alright then!" Long Chuqing didn't refuse and put the money pouch away.
It would be best if someone took care of her; she also needed to save the money to buy other things.
"Boatman, you don't need to worry. There will be someone to repair the boat, and your monthly salary will not be reduced."
"Yes, yes, thank you, sir, thank you, sir." The boatman nodded happily and quickly thanked him.
"Miss, Miss Long..." Uncle Chen called out to the boat from the shore. "Are you and Ziguang alright?"
Long Chuqing replied, "Don't worry, we're all fine."
Subsequently, Long Chuqing, Xiao Yue, and the others disembarked from the passenger ship.