Chapter 1036 A strange ship is approaching
Xiao Peng didn't want anyone to see what was going on inside his 'Luna'.
Currently, there's a global trend of flaunting wealth, like the popular app "Little Black Book," popular among Chinese girls. It seems like everyone on the app is a multi-millionaire. After reading about the lives of those featured, Xiao Peng himself feels like a poor person. This trend has resulted in a large number of people deeply in debt. China has also recognized this problem and is cracking down on this "flaunt of wealth" trend.
Xiao Peng particularly supports this approach.
Because those most vulnerable to this kind of behavior are young people who have not yet experienced the harshness of society. Many young people have already been burdened with a lifelong debt before their lives have even officially begun. While they themselves are responsible for their own actions, those who lure them into this path are the original sin.
Xiao Peng's most cherished lifestyle maxim is "Poor people shouldn't pretend to be rich, and rich people shouldn't pretend to be poor." While Luna is merely a vessel in his life, others might see it as a display of wealth. While he's not afraid of gossip—everyone knows he's a legitimate billionaire—he's wary of children watching and doing something stupid. So, while he does livestream, he doesn't really like to show off his life.
However, Chen Zetao played the role of "photographer" and followed Xiao Peng to the captain's room with a handheld live camera.
Although they took the elevator up, there were four elevators on the ship, and the one they took was a fully transparent sightseeing elevator, so many rooms on the ship were also within everyone's field of vision.
The Luna is a top-tier luxury yacht, boasting an unparalleled level of luxury! Over a hundred meters long and boasting six decks, it boasts only eighteen staterooms. Imagine the sheer opulence within!
Originally, the live broadcast room was discussing what happened on the ship and why the captain asked Xiao Peng to find him. Shouldn't the captain come to find Xiao Peng? But now the live broadcast room has become a discussion about Xiao Peng's ship.
"Looking at the picturesque scenery, I wanted to write a poem to share with the world, but I'm uneducated, so I just say 'fuck' and leave the world!"
"Fuck!"
"Fuck +1"
"Fuck +2"
"Fuck +10086"
"This is a boat? This is too luxurious!"
"Did anyone notice that TV just now? It's a 301-inch TV made by 'C Seed' out of titanium and carbon fiber. That TV costs $1.5 million!"
"Haven't you seen the kitchen? That's a 'Crystal Island' kitchen! It's made by an Italian manufacturer using pure local crystal and the finest stone. Every kitchen is custom-designed. Did you see the chandelier above it? It's a Swarovski crystal chandelier! That one cost 50,000 euros!"
"Am I the only one who noticed that grandfather clock? The one in the hallway? It's the 'Time Memorial'. It's handmade, and only ten are produced each year!"
"I still like their furniture. It's all from POLIFORM in Italy. It looks simple but dignified, a little avant-garde but quite classic."
"My focus is on his bar... the drinks in there aren't cheap, right?"
"Nonsense! Xiao Peng drinks Dom Perignon champagne as a beverage. How could the wine he keeps in his wine cabinet be cheap?"
"God, life would be complete if I had a boat like this!"
"Stop dreaming, you wouldn't even be able to maintain a boat like this! Even if you just docked it, it would cost tens of thousands of euros a day, not counting depreciation. It's not something most people can afford."
"Why don't you try? I'll just sell it and live a comfortable life!"
"No one will give it to you! Stop dreaming!"
"I'm ugly, but you're not allowed to think beautifully?"
"Uh, you win!"
"I'm not that unrealistic. I'd be satisfied if I could just live there for a day!"
"Yeah! How about we let Xiao Peng draw a lottery to go on his boat and experience his salvage work?"
"I think this works!"
"Yes, let's do it!"
Just when the live broadcast room was bustling with activity, Xiao Peng also came to the captain's room: "Chen Cheng, what's wrong?"
Chen Cheng handed Xiao Peng a telescope and pointed it in a direction: "Boss, look!"
Xiao Peng took the telescope and looked in the direction of Chen Cheng's finger. Appearing on the sea surface was a 'Bulker,' or small bulk carrier. This type of ship has a carrying capacity of less than 10,000 tons, but has low operating costs. It is the most common medium- to short-range bulk carrier.
"'Insignificant'? What kind of a weird ship name is that?" Xiao Peng muttered, "What's wrong with this ship? The bow doesn't look like it's approaching us!"
Chen Cheng pointed to the electronic nautical chart next to him and drew a few lines on it. "Boss, this is its route since we observed it."
Xiao Peng took a look and didn't pay attention at first. He was about to say something when suddenly he seemed to think of something. He stared at the electronic nautical chart again. The more he looked, the tighter his brows furrowed, until they became a knotted knot.
Chen Zetao, who was holding a handheld camera, saw this scene and asked in confusion: "Brother Xiao, what happened?"
However, Xiao Peng did not answer him, but directly asked Chen Cheng: "Is this route correct?"
Chen Cheng said, "This is the route Hua Chong calculated based on his line of sight. There's no record of this ship on the AIS system, nor is there any record of this ship in the World Ship Registry. It's probably a fake ship name. We called it via VHF but got no response."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng said "hmm" and fell silent.
Chen Cheng said: "Boss, I suggest we take action now!"
"What did Ma Xiao say?" Xiao Peng asked back.
Chen Cheng said, "Ma Xiao has no experience in this area. So who among us has experience in this area?"
"Do you have any suggestions?" Xiao Peng continued to ask.
Chen Cheng spread his hands and said, "If you just follow my advice, then just do it!"
Chen Zetao was confused: "Brother Xiao, what exactly happened?"
There were all kinds of confusion and speculation in the live broadcast room.
Xiao Peng then picked up the intercom. "Ma Xiao, tell all new crew members to return to their cabins and stay put! Veterans, quickly retrieve all equipment! Yang Zhibin! Get the helicopter ready for takeoff! Kasin, here's your chance to show off! Take two people aboard the Luna's helicopter and take a look! Hua Chong, you come with us! Both ships must be prepared for attack!"
"receive!"
"receive!"
There was a response from the intercom. Although no one said anything, the atmosphere on the boat became noticeably tense.
Hua Chong put down his work and said to Xiao Peng, "Boss, I'm going!"
"Wait!" Chen Cheng called Hua Chong and turned to open the safe. He took out a one-meter-long slender box and handed it to Hua Chong: "Be careful!"
Hua Chong grinned, made an 'OK' gesture with the box and walked out of the cockpit.
"What's going on?" Chen Zetao asked again.
Xiao Peng gave the answer: "We seem to have encountered pirates!"
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