The sails on the mast had long been rolled up, and everything movable was tied down with ropes. The massive ship, like a clumsy wild beast, wobbled and struggled forward, cutting through the waves.
"Quick, quick, turn on the drain pump! The sump is flooding..."
"Have you checked it? Is it a leak in the hull or is water getting in from somewhere else?"
"It's not a leak, it's water getting in. One drain pump should be enough!"
The chief engineer wiped the coal dust off his face and quickly directed the crew in the hold to pump out the water while continuously adding coal to maintain the pressure. He couldn't afford to fail at this crucial moment, as the entire crew depended on the steam engine for survival!
The cockpit continuously issued commands to the engine room through the microphone. The chief engineer operated the two steam engines to change their power modes according to the commands. The steam engines were like two wounded wild beasts struggling for their lives, emitting hoarse howls.
"Your Highness, the wind is still picking up, and... Jia 903 has lost contact!"
The officer on duty entered the cockpit and reported loudly. He was soaked to the bone; in this weather, the raincoat was barely of any use.
"Don't be nervous, keep sailing and keep going. These waves won't crush the Jia-903. It's probably just deviated from its course," Qin Mo said calmly.
Before the hurricane arrived, Qin Mo was terrified, but once he actually faced the hurricane, he was no longer nervous and even felt a faint sense of excitement.
He climbed the mast again, stood on the lookout tower, and looked at the surging waves in the distance, finally feeling that his wish had come true.
"I have finally... fulfilled my dream. I am a true navigator!"
Qin Mo's high-pitched and clear voice resounded through the wind and rain, spreading to every corner of this sea.
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