Chapter 114 Chapter 114 The Giant

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After the whistle sounded, Gu Mengran and Liang Zhao each held a high-intensity flashlight as a guide. About fifteen minutes later, on the sea shrouded in night mist, two bright orange lifeboats quickly drove towards the light source.

Two large lifeboats, each capable of carrying more than 20 people.

Apparently, the other party thought that there would be a group of people seeking rescue in the sea in the middle of the night, so they specially drove two large boats, but when they arrived, they found out that there were only two people.

However, even though there were only two people, the two young crew members driving the lifeboat did not show any dissatisfaction. They seemed to have not slept all night and were very tired. After a brief understanding of the situation, they invited Gu Mengran and Liang Zhao to board the boat.

It was so decisive, so decisive that it made people uneasy. Even when he got on the lifeboat, Gu Mengran felt a little nervous, fearing that this was a road of no return.

But what can we do?

The wind and waves tonight serve as a reminder that the vast ocean cannot be conquered by a diesel boat, and they need a larger and safer haven.

As the distance shortened and the view became clearer, Gu Mengran's attention was soon attracted by the oil tanker that was like a deep-sea steel monster, and he no longer had time to think about random things.

The supertanker was really huge, extremely huge, and the end of the ship was out of sight. Gu Mengran roughly estimated the length of the ship as the lifeboat moved, and the captain conservatively estimated it to be 400 meters.

The height reached a rather terrifying value, half in the water and half on the surface. Gu Mengran could not see the top and could not estimate it with his eyes, but he did not have a fear of giants, so when he passed under the boat, a strong sense of oppression hit his face.

How to describe it? A diesel boat is not even as good as one of her propeller blades. The Wind Wing, which Gu Mengran was so proud of, is just a small nose in front of her. Even the Ever Leap, a cruise ship, will be compared to a small Karami.

This is a ship - a well-deserved steel city on the sea.

My curiosity was piqued. This huge ship was clearly an ocean-going vessel, so why was it staying in the East China Sea? Where did it come from, where was it going, and what was on board?

The driver looked tired and drove the boat silently, just like a hardworking worker before a disaster. He just wanted to finish the task as soon as possible and go home to rest. He had no intention of chatting.

Gu Mengran originally wanted to inquire about it indirectly, but he didn't find a suitable opportunity until he boarded the ship.

Perhaps due to the wind and waves, even though it was late at night, the lights were still on on the slightly messy deck of the giant ship.

As he followed the young pilot up the gangway to the deck, Gu Mengran immediately felt scrutiny from all directions.

However, it seemed that they were just looking at each other curiously to see who it was, and there was no other malice in their eyes. Gu Mengran followed those gazes and quickly scanned the area, and saw many people busy cleaning up the deck.

There were not only young male sailors on the deck, but also men and women, old and young, and even a few disabled people with missing limbs.

They looked very comfortable. Although they all looked tired, they felt like they were working in their own home. They were very harmonious and relaxed.

Board the ship from the right stern and walk a short distance forward to reach the stern deck.

Without giving Mengran time to think, the driver led them into the towering stern deck with ease. After twists and turns, they arrived at the corner of the second floor, in front of a cabin door with the words "Storage Cabin" hanging on it.

Turning the handle and pushing open the door, the young man who had accompanied them all the way yawned, turned his head and raised his chin towards the two of them, "There was a sudden storm tonight, and the ship is busy and chaotic. You guys stay here for a night, and we can do the rest when the ship is empty tomorrow."

"Hey man."

After the man finished speaking, he turned and left, and Gu Mengran quickly called him back.

The young man paused and turned back, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, "What's the matter? Didn't I say we'll talk about it tomorrow?"

Gu Mengran looked at his and Liang Zhao's soaked clothes and forced an awkward but friendly smile, "Thanks for meeting you tonight, thank you for saving us, it's just--"

"Hey, let's not say these polite words," the young man waved his hand to interrupt Gu Mengran's words, but the corners of his mouth rose uncontrollably, "In the year of disaster, we will help if we can. It's a matter of convenience. We were also rescued by the captain in the beginning."

After he finished speaking, the young man realized that he had accidentally interrupted someone else. He looked at Gu Mengran with a hint of apology and motioned for him to continue.

It was inconvenient to use the space on someone else's turf. Gu Mengran pointed to his wet clothes and coughed lightly, "I just wanted to ask if you have any extra clothes? My brother and I are soaked through. It's really... too cold."

"Pa," the young man slapped the man on the forehead. "Sorry, I didn't notice. Hurry up, go in and take off your wet clothes first, don't catch a cold, I'll get them for you now."

Gu Mengran wanted to say something, but the young man had already run away.

"Why!"

Gu Mengran shook his head as he looked at the young man's back, turned around to look at Liang Zhao, then reached out, grasped the door handle, and pushed open the dangling door.

The corridor was lit, and the cabin without lights was not too dark. There were no shelves or clutter, just an empty room. There were some blankets on the floor, which looked like they should be their beds tonight.

"Not bad, it's actually a separate room."

After checking out the room of several square meters at a glance, Gu Mengran obviously breathed a sigh of relief and fumbled on the wall near the door, looking for the light switch.

Just as his fingertips touched a bump, a dry cough suddenly sounded in the room. Gu Mengran was startled, and his body reacted faster than his brain, and he pressed the switch with a "click".

The bright light fell on the ground, and the narrow cabin was clearly visible.

There were four mats in the room, and there was a big bulge on the mat on the right side of the cabin door.

The sudden light disturbed people's sweet dreams. The bulge moved, and a slightly haggard middle-aged man stuck his head out from under the quilt and glared at the door with dissatisfaction.

It was just a glance. Before Gu Mengran could apologize, the man seemed to have discovered something interesting. He immediately got up from the bed wrapped in a quilt and looked at the two of them with interest. "You two little brothers look unfamiliar. Are you new here? Are the two boats that just went out to pick you up?"

The attitude changed too quickly. Gu Mengran looked at him suspiciously and said "hmm" softly.

"Hey, we're finally new here!" The man who had been frowning just now suddenly smiled and waved at the two of them, saying warmly, "Come on, come on, come in and rest. None of these beds are occupied, so you can pick any one you like."

Gu Mengran frowned slightly and looked at Liang Zhao subconsciously, but saw Liang Zhao nodded at him, took his wrist and walked quickly into the house.

It was really too cold, and they didn't have time to care about this roommate who was so different from before. Gu Mengran and Liang Zhao took off their wet clothes quickly after entering the room, and each wrapped themselves in a quilt to keep warm. Then they hung their clothes on the window railings to dry, and the two of them squeezed into the same mat.

As if afraid that they would run away, the middle-aged man kept a stare at them the whole time.

Although there was no malice in the look, it was a bit impolite to stare at someone while they were taking off their clothes.

The chill gradually dissipated, and the body slowly warmed up. Gu Mengran secretly held Liang Zhao's hand under the quilt, met the middle-aged man's inquiring gaze, and said directly: "Brother, what's the matter with you? Why are you looking at us?"

"Oh, no," the man smiled awkwardly. Perhaps he noticed the vigilance in Gu Mengran's eyes. He waved his hand and explained, "I don't mean anything else. I'm just curious. I want to chat with you after you finish cleaning up."

Gu Mengran nodded and readily agreed: "Okay, let's chat!"

The man was about to speak with a look of delight, but Gu Mengran spoke first:

"Brother, what's your name and where are you from? Are you originally a member of this ship, or did you join the ship later like us? Oh, yes, where did this ship come from? Do you know where it's going? Tonight..."

Gu Mengran truly demonstrates what it means to be talkative, as he always puts a question mark after every sentence he says. He will immediately ask a new question after the other person answers it, and if the other person wants to ask a question, he will just laugh it off.

After chatting for a while, the man didn't even know their last names, but Gu Mengran had already extracted some useful information from the unsuspecting middle-aged man.

The supertanker has a very simple and crude name - the Giant.

The roommate Song Jun had no idea where the Giant came from. Like Gu Mengran and the others, he had been wandering alone after the disaster and had only boarded the Giant three months ago.

During the past three months, the Giant has been lingering near the coast of the East China Sea, neither leaving nor entering the deep sea area, and has been fishing with about 200 people to make a living.

More than two hundred people...Gu Mengran was surprised that there were so many people on the boat.

Song Jun explained that except for some seafarers, the others were survivors rescued after the disaster, just like them.

Talking about the captain and the first mate, Song Jun was filled with respect and sighed sincerely: "The captain, first mate, and management staff of the Giant... They are all heroes, and they are all very good people. It is said that they never stand by and watch. If they encounter a disaster, they will basically save everyone they see if they can."

If this statement was not false, Gu Mengran would also admire it.

In the past, the cost of rescuing people was low, and rescuing people and bringing them home was considered a good deed. But now the land is disappearing bit by bit, and people are displaced and homeless. If good people do their best, they still have to be responsible for their food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Of course, not all survivors are unable to carry anything; they can also serve as laborers. However, resources are scarce nowadays, and even if they rely on the sea for food, it is not easy to fill their stomachs.

But for now, it seems that life on the ship is going well.

The drivers who picked them up, the busy men and women on the deck, and even the roommate sitting in front of them, they didn't look like they were starving for three days and eight meals a day, but seemed to be living a very good life.

This is getting off topic. He doesn't need to worry about how other people live their lives. Gu Mengran stopped his wandering thoughts in time and pondered over what Song Jun had just said.

The Giant has been hovering near the coast these days...

Did they encounter the Wind Wing that went into the sea some time ago?