Dream (II)
Even though there is a sea monster overhead that could descend at any time, everyone still has to solve the problem of food and clothing first.
The area on the roof of the ship is not small. In addition to the restaurant, there are also large venues such as a large theater, a golf course, and a bathing beach, so it is not convenient to find people.
Li Xia had been pushing the wheelchair for a long time and was already tired. She leaned back and let Corey push her with peace of mind: "Don't worry about it. We all have to eat anyway. There is a big restaurant on the top floor. If they want to gather, they must come here."
Sure enough, not long after the five people sat down, there was a commotion at the restaurant door again.
"Shaya, why don't you want to have dinner with me?" The voice that had just been arguing appeared again.
"Get out of the way, I'm looking for someone!" Shaya was really impatient, "Can't you see? I have a child, can you please stop disturbing me?"
"Oh, do you think I would mind that you are older than me and pregnant before marriage? Don't worry, the etiquette of the Howard family will not allow a gentleman to feel resentful. On the contrary, I think you are very charming like this."
The tall man at the door was like a showy peacock showing off his tail feathers in front of the opposite sex, and he worked with the male servant to block the way of the woman pushing the stroller.
"I'll say it again, get out of the way!" Shaya was already angry.
Seeing that there was going to be trouble over there, Xu Wei hurried forward and said, "Howard, what's going on?"
Seeing the huge crowd of people behind her, the roadblock frowned and said, "Mrs. Xu, why are you hanging out with these commoners?"
He glanced around with an extremely offensive look, and focused his gaze on Li Xia and Corey for emphasis.
Shaya pushed him away and ran over with the stroller, and Corey quickly stood in front of her.
"Shaya, you didn't cancel my date just for this man, did you?" Howard looked at Corey with hostility, "It seems that you like poor guys, but it's a pity that I can't learn that."
Shaya was so annoyed that she pushed the stroller in front of Ke Rui and whispered in Xu Wei's ear, "I'm a 28-year-old single mother, pretty and rich. I'm so rich that this guy has been chasing me since I got on the boat, insisting on a family marriage. I think he's crazy."
Xu Wei raised his hand and hid her behind him.
"Oh my God, Shaya, you even know Madam Xu," Howard was a little surprised to see their interaction. "That's right, you are from the East, and the big families there should be connected with each other. So, noble ladies, would you please do me the honor of having a simple meal with me?"
Although they were annoyed by Howard's flamboyant personality, the repeated appearance of the NPC on his face showed the possibility that he was an important figure, and everyone couldn't refuse.
At Xu Wei's request, they found the two largest tables in the restaurant and sat around them. Howard protested several times, but she suppressed him by telling us as gentlemen that we should respect everyone.
With young children, sickness and a mother who has to take care of the children from time to time, the elderly lady became the main force at the table, toasting with young Western men.
"You mean the Dream? That's right. This is our family's behind-the-scenes investment. The older generation always kept it secret. When I take over the family, the management style will be different from that of my father and his family," Howard said to himself, holding a glass of wine. "If Shaya and I marry, we can work together to run both families. When we unite, the scale will become larger and larger. By then..."
"Sorry," Xu Wei had to interrupt his chatter, "Are you sincere to Sha Ya?"
"Of course, ever since Miss Shaya came aboard, my eyes have only stayed on her. No matter how beautiful other flowers are, they are not as beautiful as this rose."
Shaya shuddered at the cheesy words he said.
"Then... since I know Shaya, as an elder I have to help her parents in this foreign country," Xu Wei pondered, looking at the gleaming silver chain around his neck, "Does Mr. Howard have any other old love? You know, we Orientals care a lot about these things."
Howard glanced at his chest in surprise, and then smiled knowingly: "Madam, you misunderstood. This is my family silver chain."
He took the chain out of the lining of his clothes and showed it to everyone. It was a necklace with a blood-red gem at the end. The shape was polished to look like a ship, with a slightly pointed head and a flat tail, and the whole thing was engraved with unknown black lines.
"As everyone knows, the Howard family started out as a shipbuilding family, and later branched out into various industries, so our family emblem is in the shape of a ship. Every Howard who inherits the family emblem must remember the oath of the ship and wear a silver chain close to their body."
"The ship's oath?" Shaya wondered.
Howard chuckled, "Ms. Shaya, you are still very interested in me. Although the ship's oath is not convenient to be spread, considering that this is the first time you have asked me, I am honored to answer you."
His index finger rubbed the blood-red gem, and under the flickering light it looked as if a river of blood was flowing inside: "Every Howard, after reaching adulthood, must personally drive a boat to the deep sea and take an oath. Only when they understand in the vast ocean that Howard and the boat are one, can they become the true heir."
Xu Wei: "Just like the Dream to you?"
He smiled and nodded.
Before Xu Wei could ask something else, a burst of crying suddenly broke out from Shaya's stroller.
Sha Ya hurriedly took the baby out of the car and comforted him softly: "Be good, Sha Li, don't cry. Are you hungry?"
"Sali?!" Corey was surprised and approached the baby in disbelief.
He studied it carefully for a moment.
Even more surprised: "It's really Shali!"
With this exclamation, everyone at the table could no longer sit still. Even Li Xia almost achieved a medical miracle and jumped up from his wheelchair: "Let me see, let me see!"
Xu Wei looked at the baby who was only a few months old in the cradle, took a sip of wine, and suppressed the speechless expression on his face.
The players really have elderly parents and young children to take care of, what is the system doing?
Lu Fanye stood up and could only reach the adults' waists. He took off his napkin and said seriously: "Does she know who she is?"
If he really becomes a baby under one year old, it will be troublesome.
Shaya shook her head helplessly: "She tried her best, but she was driven by the instinct of a child. It should be very confusing now. She can only follow the instinct of being sleepy and hungry."
Fu Fenglou thought of the attraction that box of strawberries had for him and sighed.
A bad start.
Looking around at this group of teammates, there was a baby, two little kids, an old lady and some injured people. The only available laborers were Corey and Shaya, and the latter was always harassed by NPCs.
Zhang Yuan, Li Shaodong, Dajiu and Xiaojiu were nowhere to be seen.
Howard put down his knife and looked at the people who had gathered for no apparent reason: "What's wrong, everyone? What happened to Sally?"
The few people who were watching curiously just now all turned their heads back solemnly, sat down with indecipherable expressions, and their expressions and movements were very consistent.
"Meal time always goes by very quickly," he was not affected by them, and his expression became more cheerful. "Ms. Shaya, it's inconvenient for you to bring the child with you. I'm going back to the VIP area on my way, so why don't I take you there?"
Shaya hesitated for a moment and agreed.
She looked at Xu Wei and handed her a note with her room number on it.
Of course, others understood that Howard must be an important NPC, and his mouth could only be opened by interacting with Shaya alone.
Xu Wei took the note and coughed, "Xiao Ya, I haven't seen you for a long time. Let's catch up when we get back to the room."
Howard glanced at her sideways, raised his eyebrows and smiled.
*
By the time they figured out the approximate distribution of the cruise ships, Xu Wei was already exhausted. Li Xia, sitting in a wheelchair, also looked unhappy and sighed loudly.
Corey was worried and kept following Shaya and Howard from a distance. As they had not returned yet, the old and the two had no choice but to push Li Xia back to the room first.
As soon as he entered the room, Xu Wei looked around the room warily.
"Can you push me in first? I'm stuck at the door." Li Xia yelled behind him.
Xu Wei ignored him, walked a few steps closer and continued to observe.
The suitcases were closed, the wardrobe was in the same condition as when I left, and the bedspread was not in disarray...
She turned to the box of washed strawberries on the bar.
I walked a few steps closer and opened the lid. The strawberries were still fresh and bright red. A few drops of water spilled out and merged into the small puddle of water on the table.
"squeak--"
The door that was squeezed to a crack was suddenly pushed open, making a noise due to the rapid pushing and pulling, and a figure suddenly rushed out. Li Xia, who was blocking the door, was stunned. He was knocked back by the sudden force, and the small bodies of Fu Fenglou and Lu Fanye flew a meter away and hit the wall of the corridor.
The figure jumped over their heads in a few steps and ran out.
Xu Wei threw down the strawberries, grabbed a knife and chased after him.
"Count the lost items, I'll be back!"
The VIP area was not very large. Xu Wei ran breathlessly all the way to the deck near the side of the ship, but he could not run any further. He gasped for breath, and his old bones almost fainted.
She hid the dinner knife in her arms, leaned against the railing to rest, and glanced at the people passing by.
It was the time to digest food after dinner, and it was also a great time to meet and flirt. There were many tourists who came out for a walk. The cruise ship had set off before dinner, so the deck was empty and deep. The waning moon was hanging high, reflecting the brightly lit ship below.
After his breathing gradually calmed down, Xu Wei looked down at his toes, restrained his expression, and slowly merged into the crowd.
She seemed to be strolling casually, her route winding and free, walking along the deck all the way to the utility room hidden by the sounds, colors and lights.
When she reached the slightly closed door, she lowered her head to check again for the small drop of blood that the other party had accidentally dropped on the ground, took out a dinner knife, and kicked the door open.
"Bang!"
The light from outside shone into the dark utility room. Dust was flying everywhere and the sundries on the iron rack were blurred in the shadows.
"Get out of here."
No movement.
Xu Wei stood at the door, looked around for a while and sneered.
“Pah.”
The switch on the wall at the door was turned, and the incandescent light instantly illuminated the small utility room.
The piled-up debris is no longer blurry, and the figures hiding among the debris have nowhere to hide.
"You don't really think I'd be stupid enough to come in here in the dark?"
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