Chapter 648 Epilogue 3: The Commander's Boat Patrolling the Lake

At 4 pm, experience private customization - everyone gathers in Experience Area No. 2.

The experience program is - patrolling the lake on a handsome boat.

A helicopter took off from the tourist service center with Mr. Deng on board, accompanied by Guide Pan as he flew around the island.

The plane circled over Mizushima.

Island owner Qing Ruo led his staff to wait in Experience Area No. 2, surrounded by a hundred members of the observation group. Everyone was talking in groups of three or four, as if they were at the airport.

A moment later, the helicopter landed. A huge cheer of welcome filled the airfield. The staff waved small colorful flags and chanted, "Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!"

President Deng walked down the gangway, and Qing Ruo came forward to greet him. A girl presented him with flowers.

I guided Mr. Chen, Mr. Wang, Lao Xiao, and the team brought by Mr. Deng and Mr. Wang to board Cruise Ship No. 1.

The 100-member observation group was divided into two groups and boarded cruise ships No. 2 and No. 3.

General Deng, surrounded by Qing Ruo, Ning Jing, Pan Yinlian and others, boarded a tall antique ship.

He sat on the handsome chair in the middle of the boat. Someone on the boat blew a whistle and the loudspeaker gave the order:

Raise the main flag.

A flag with the traditional Chinese character "Deng" written on it slowly rose to the top of the mast.

Then, someone on the boat raised a signal gun and fired it into the air.

A long flute sounded from the master ship.

Four motorboats were leading the way, with four flags fluttering on them, which read: Keep out, Quiet, Big waves, Pull over.

Large and small ships accompanied the group, setting off from the east and heading north.

As soon as the speedboat in front stopped, the main boat also stopped, and our accompanying viewing boats No. 1, 2, and 3 also stopped.

To the north, there's a performance called "Borrowing Arrows from Straw Boats on the Water." Several small boats attack one another, firing arrows continuously. All of them pierce the straw figures on the boats.

At this time, the straw boat quickly left. Zhuge Liang, wearing a goose-shaped hat and a wide belt, stood at the bow, holding a goose-feather fan, clasping his hands together, and said loudly: "Thank you, Prime Minister, for your help."

The straw boat sped away.

Mr. Wang said, "That's a good idea."

The four speedboats continued their journey. To the west, another performance began: a magnificent gong and drum performance on the beach. A gong and drum team composed of villagers from four villages around the lake performed countless tricks on the beach.

The sound of drums spurred people on. At this time, drums were also beating on General Deng’s boat, and General Deng beat the drum himself.

The staff of our Cruise Ship No. 1 brought the big drum from the back.

I said to everyone, "This is called a cheering drum. Let's cheer for President Deng." Lao Xiao took off his clothes and shouted, "I'll do it—"

He started beating the drum in a fancy way, dancing as he did so.

Drum sounds were also heard on cruise ships No. 2 and No. 3.

Cruise ships No. 1, 2, and 3 cheered for President Deng and competed with the gongs and drums on the beach.

The others cheered and clamored. Suddenly, the gongs and drums roared, creating a lively atmosphere. Wang Luqing also got excited, took the drumstick from Lao Xiao, and began to pound it.

The battle lasted for ten minutes.

A banner was hung on the beach: Salute to the handsome ship.

The four speedboats continued to move forward.

I introduced them to Wang Luqing: "These performances are regular programs on the island. There are no customized programs. Tourists can also watch these programs when they take the big cruise ships.

A customized cruise means you'll have a dedicated boat, named after your surname. Of course, there are also special perks like a helicopter ride and a sophisticated dinner.

Wang Luqing asked, "If we go out in the morning, there will be an elaborate luncheon. Is that right?"

I said: "Right." This is based on the regular program, with the addition of a helicopter circling the island, a special boat for the Marshal, and an elaborate banquet.

So, the private tours offer similar content to what ordinary tourists enjoy. However, they are accompanied by a dedicated person and ride on a dedicated boat, giving tourists a luxurious experience, and the price is not very expensive.

Wang Luqing said, "Mr. Wan, this is called resource integration. It's like a theater troupe watching a play. The guests in the private rooms and the guests in ordinary seats are watching the same play. But the private rooms charge several times more."

I said, "Mr. Wang, this analogy is only close, but still inappropriate. The person sitting in the box watching the show, no one else knows who they are.

Everyone can see the people sitting on the handsome boat, which satisfies one's own... what is it? Vanity, pride, or something else. Anyway, it's a kind of personal satisfaction."

Wang Luqing said, "It's only for one person, or the whole family can charter this handsome boat."

"The whole family can."

"I was the first one to book it when it opened, so my whole family could experience it and raise the Wang flag."

I laughed out loud.

The speedboat guided Shuai's car to the south pier and stopped.

The loud speaker sounded:

"Please invite the leaders and guests from Cruise Ship No. 1 to Zuixianlou. Please invite members of Observation Group No. 2 and No. 3 back to the hotel for dinner. After dinner, we'll go to the beach to watch the water screen movie."

Zuixianlou is a cruise ship anchored at the shore. It is decorated in an antique style, with exquisite carvings on the beams and pillars and embroidered curtains.

I led everyone to the top floor.

At this time, Mr. Deng, accompanied by Qing Ruo and Ning Jing, also came to Zuixianlou. Mr. Chen led us to stand in a row to welcome Mr. Deng.

Everyone joked: "The Marshal is so majestic, and he plays the drums well."

President Deng smiled and shook hands with everyone, saying, "Interesting, interesting. Wan Shanhong, this genius, must be killed. We must be as ruthless as Cao Cao. If Yang Xiu is not useful to us, then kill him."

Everyone else laughed, and Mr. Chen gave a bitter smile.

Everyone sat down. The bartender came up and announced the dishes: Red-shredded Lamb's Head, Ginger-Spiced Radish, Summer Spicy Chicken with Spicy Tofu, Spicy Noodles, Roasted Pork Skin and Pork, Crispy Crystal Stew, Hu Pancake, Pan-fried Pork Tongs...

I said, "This island has a bit of Song Dynasty flavor. These are authentic Song Dynasty dishes. I imitate Mr. Deng's Little Song City. The dishes are from the Song Dynasty book "Wa Zi Xiu".

Then, serve.

The bartender sings: Sake—

Everyone clinked glasses and started drinking.

At this time, the sun gradually set and countless lights lit up on the river.

Everyone drank and chatted until it was completely dark. Meanwhile, members of the observation group began arriving at the beach from their hotel. A water screen movie played on the beach, introducing Daughter Island. Night view.

After a while, a boat came out from the opposite bank and got closer and closer. The water curtain movie stopped and a spotlight hit the boat.

People saw a woman standing at the bow, facing the wind, her sleeves fluttering in the wind, and her singing voice came from the loudspeaker.

Fireworks in March on the water island,

The golden lotus of Mizushima is waiting for me.

The good wine is endless.

He also said he would give me a willow branch.

Fireworks in March on the water island,

In my dream, there is endless wine in Jiangnan.

There are endless words of love to talk about.

When you send me off, the long pavilion becomes even shorter.

…

The melodious singing floats on the lake.

On the beach, several pieces of red cloth were blown up by the blower and immediately turned into a bonfire of red flames.

The young people danced hand in hand around the bonfire.

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Goodbye, dear readers and friends.

I will publish a few extra chapters later.