Chapter 1093 Letter from Home
"Hey, Brother Xiao, you slept too deeply, didn't you?" Chen Zetao came to find Xiao Peng early the next morning.
Xiao Peng rubbed his eyes and said, "Brother Chen, it's you. If it were anyone else, I would scold him to death! Don't you know that disturbing someone's sleep is the greatest sin in the world? Why are you here so early? Don't you know that others still need to sleep?"
Chen Zetao sat on the sofa opposite the bed and said, "Of course I know! And I also know that what you hate most is others disturbing your sleep! But you disappeared without a word for almost a year. I was so anxious to see you and see what you have become, right?"
Xiao Peng yawned and sat up. "Your reason is irrefutable. Well, I'll forgive you for interrupting my rest this time. How do you feel about me? Have I gained weight or lost weight?"
Chen Zetao looked at Xiao Peng carefully and said, "He hasn't changed much in weight, but he's gotten darker. And there's mucus in his eyes! He's quite irritable!"
Xiao Peng rubbed his eyes after hearing this. "Well, I can't sleep this time. You wait here for me. I'm going to take a shower. I've almost become a germaphobe since returning from the island. I find taking a shower so comfortable!"
"You really stayed on the uninhabited island for three months?" Chen Zetao asked with wide eyes.
Xiao Peng got up and said, "The island's name has already been registered. How can I lie? Wait until I finish my shower!"
He took a shower, then told Chen Zetao what had happened on the island a few days ago, and also told him about the murder case he had encountered. Chen Zetao was shocked by what he heard.
"No wonder you made such a big news right after you came back." Chen Zetao said, "You know what? Old Zheng laughed so hard after he found out about this. He said you've been through something, and now you're full of wolfish nature!"
Xiao Peng spread his hands and said, "It's not that I have a strong wolf nature, it's just that there are too many dogs now! Is Mr. Zheng in good health?"
"Still strong!" Chen Zetao said, "You disappeared for such a long time, and many people are wondering if something happened to you. It's really time for you to come back. Show up on time and say a few words to your fans."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng laughed and said, "Brother Chen, please stop teasing me. There are so many popular stars nowadays. I've been gone for so long, who would still know who I am?"
Chen Zetao said, "Come on, are you the same as others? You're not an entertainment star who relies on your works to speak for themselves."
Xiao Peng curled his lips and said, "Those entertainment stars don't rely on their works to speak for themselves, okay?"
"Pfft, you have a very poisonous tongue!" said Chen Zetao.
Xiao Peng asked, "How's it going in the Mediterranean these days?"
Chen Zetao said, "Thanks to the shipwreck coordinates you provided, we made some good discoveries on two ships this year. The guys from Moro you lent me are also quite good!"
Xiao Peng said, "Moro is a good hand, but he has to take care of our daughter and can't run around with me. It's not bad to have him follow you. By the way, what are the people back home saying?"
"Domestic?" Chen Zetao handed Xiao Peng a cigarette and said, "You have two options. The first is that you can set up an 'ocean exploration company' in China, but you can't operate in domestic waters and enjoy tax benefits. You know our national laws. The other option is not to set up a company. China will still take the precious metals you salvage. It's your choice. But Mr. Zheng asked me to bring you a letter."
"Letter?" Xiao Peng was stunned.
Chen Zetao nodded: "I wrote this letter by hand, and I also gave you a copy of my calligraphy."
"Calligraphy?" Xiao Peng became interested: "Where is it?"
Chen Zetao pointed outside the door and said, "In the living room."
Xiao Peng didn't bother to read the letter. He hurried to the living room. Alfred was standing there. When he saw Xiao Peng coming, he greeted him, "Sir, you're up. Do you need breakfast?"
Xiao Peng nodded: "Yes, eat at home!"
Alfred nodded to Chen Zetao and went to prepare breakfast, while Xiao Peng was looking at a plaque with the words framed in it. It read "Ocean Prospers the Nation" in large characters, and the signature was none other than Mr. Zheng.
Seeing Xiao Peng studying the calligraphy carefully, Chen Zetao asked curiously, "Brother Xiao, do you know calligraphy? You're studying it very carefully!"
Xiao Peng pointed at the signature and said, "I don't understand it, but based on this signature, I think this calligraphy can sell for some money!"
"..." Chen Zetao's face was full of black lines.
Xiao Peng laughed and said, "Brother Chen, why do you look like that? Can't you have a sense of humor? Can I sell this thing for money? I don't know how to keep this calligraphy anymore. How about putting it on the Luna? It's too humid there. I've made up my mind. I want to give this calligraphy to my grandfather! He will love it to death!"
"Don't you want to read the letter?" Chen Zetao asked Xiao Peng.
Xiao Peng's eyes rolled: "Brother Chen, let's make a bet?"
"Bet?" Chen Zetao was stunned: "What bet?"
Xiao Peng pointed at the letter and said, "I said I can guess what's in it!"
Chen Zetao was a little unconvinced: "You are just bragging, right?"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "How about we make a bet? Whoever loses buys lunch!"
"What's the big deal?" Chen Zetao said, "It's just a meal. Come on, guess what's in this letter?"
Xiao Peng said, "Judging from the length of this letter, it begins with a verbal thank you for my contributions to the development of the nation's maritime industry. Then there's some meaningless, roundabout language. Finally, it implies that they hope I'll stay in Europe to further expand the influence of China's shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment industries here. Let's see if I'm right."
Chen Zetao simply waved his hand and said, "No thanks. I'll treat you to lunch! Alas, I was kept in Europe by similar words back then. You know, our country has always been subject to various technical restrictions and sanctions. Think about it, 'Comprehensive Coordination' was originally an organization designed to restrict the existence of the former Soviet Union. Now that the former Soviet Union has collapsed, this organization still exists, renamed the Wassenaar Arrangement, and it's specifically designed to restrict us! The country's development over the years has not been easy. After joining the WTO, we relied on countless people going abroad to expand our influence in this 'silent' way."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Brother Chen, let's not talk about this anymore. Don't force me. I need to think about it. I also need to see how the situation develops before making a decision."
"Who forced you?" Chen Zetao said, "I don't want to make trouble for myself. I've experienced your stubborn temper for a long time! Take your time to think about it! I came here today to tell you about the situation in China, and mainly to check on you since I haven't seen you in a long time!"
Xiao Peng sighed, "William should learn from you. Look at what you did. You clearly expressed your hope that I would listen to Mr. Zheng, but you acted as if it had nothing to do with you. This is the art of speaking. A seasoned expert is indeed a seasoned expert! Okay, after all, I won a lunch, didn't I? But let's not rush to eat lunch yet. You have to accompany me to do something."
"What's the matter?" Chen Zetao asked in confusion.
“Return the car!”
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