Chapter 55: Prepare for Sailing
Xiao Peng and Chen Zetao were not the type to waste time, so the boat was transferred on the same day. Xiao Peng now had his first boat in his life, and it was such a great ocean-going sailboat, something Xiao Peng had never dared to dream of before!
The boat price was paid in full at one time, and Chen Zetao was responsible for the sales commission from the yacht club, so Xiao Peng didn't even have to worry about it.
But having a boat also brought troubles. He stayed in the Old Port of Marseille for four full days before returning to La Ciotat. It wasn't that he didn't want to go back, but he simply couldn't!
This "Red Head Ship" has been docked for a long time, untouched. Although it looks like a new ship due to its constant covering, the main engine and generator are now rusted; the desalination system is not functioning properly; the fuel tank is filled with water; and many of the cables are damaged and need repair or replacement.
Fortunately, these are minor problems and will not affect the use of the boat after they are repaired.
A good captain must be a mechanic, an electrician, a plumber...
Although Xiao Peng had consulted materials in the library and had a wealth of theoretical knowledge, he was still a little short of practical application.
He originally wanted to hire someone to do the repairs, but when Mr. Derrida learned about it, he volunteered to help. After seeing his hands-on ability, Xiao Peng felt ashamed of himself.
Labor is incredibly expensive in Western countries, and nearly all men have strong manual skills. Honestly, Mr. Derrida could easily open his own mechanic shop!
He not only helped repair the boat but also taught Xiao Peng how to identify and repair problems, greatly increasing Xiao Peng's experience in mechanical repair. Four days later, the "Red Head Ship" was finally repaired.
But this is not enough, supplies must also be provided.
Even though Xiao Peng might only be in Scandola Reserve for two weeks, he couldn't skimp on supplies during those two weeks: he'd prepared thirty kettle-sized cans of liquefied gas, enough for three or four months! He also had canned goods, first aid kits, and vacuum-packed food crammed into his lockers and refrigerator.
Also prepare fresh water.
Although the seawater desalinated by the ship's desalination device fully meets the standards for drinking water, Xiao Peng still brought twenty barrels of mineral water to prevent the desalination device from malfunctioning.
He also had to bring diving equipment. Although he didn't need the diving equipment, he wanted to pretend, so he went to Daniel's store to do some shopping to take care of his business!
When Xiao Peng arrived at Daniel's store, he was surprised to find that Wang Shuang was still there. The two of them were very affectionate.
What does this mean? A one-night stand turns into a wife?
This is truly like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl in heaven, and the jackals and tigers on earth. They are a match made in heaven! How can you two be so affectionate even though you don't even speak the same language?
Xiao Peng could only sigh, "The city knows how to have fun!"
What is this? Each takes what he needs?
Seeing through things without saying anything, they are still good friends. Xiao Peng didn't communicate much with Wang Shuang, just said hello. Why ask so clearly? How embarrassing!
As for Daniel, although he was not young before, he looked in good spirits. Now he has lost so much weight that you can even see his cheekbones!
This guy has encountered a 'juicer'!
Xiao Peng was worried that he would become a "dry man".
Daniel had taken good care of Xiao Peng before, so Xiao Peng did not hesitate this time and purchased a batch of high-end diving equipment, including four helium-oxygen mixture oxygen cylinders.
The oxygen tanks of divers do not contain pure oxygen. Humans cannot breathe pure oxygen under any circumstances, otherwise it will cause oxygen poisoning, so the gases in the oxygen tanks are mixed gases.
The most common is nitrogen-oxygen mixture, which is mixed according to the ratio of gases in the air, about one-fifth oxygen and four-fifths nitrogen.
However, there is a problem with this gas combination. If you stay in the sea for a long time, the nitrogen will be absorbed into human cells under the influence of the high pressure of seawater, causing the phenomenon of "nitrogen narcosis", which is very easy to be dangerous. Therefore, more advanced diving oxygen cylinders use a helium-oxygen mixture, using helium instead of nitrogen, so as not to cause nitrogen narcosis.
This is not the most advanced diving gas. The most advanced mixed gas is prepared by professional divers themselves. Almost all deep-diving athletes have their own mixed gas formulas, and these formulas are top secret and not disclosed.
The best gas that ordinary people can use is helium-oxygen mixture. Since it is a business, Xiao Peng wants the best!
As for tools like high-definition underwater cameras and high-powered submarine searchlights, they were all equipped. Although he didn't need them, he couldn't do without them, otherwise it would be difficult to explain and he wouldn't be able to get away with it. . . .
"180 feet of 0.85-inch spare cable!"
"Sixty feet of 0.5-inch spare cable!"
"A spare sail!"
"The sail sewing equipment is correct!"
Xiao Peng said cheerfully, "Okay, so all the cargo for the ship is ready! Everyone, I'm off!"
Pascal sighed and said, "Xiao, I really want to go with you."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Helping Mr. and Mrs. Derrida sell the boat is the real business! I'm sorry to bother you with this!"
"Leave it to me!" Pascal said, "I'll definitely get it done!"
"I believe you!" Xiao Peng said with a smile.
Pascal told the Russian oligarch he knew that the Derridas wanted to sell the boat. The other party was very interested in this matter. Pascal originally said that he would not come, but he decided to come in person: however, his target was not really the Derridas' boat, but he was very interested in a set of jewelry in Pascal's collection.
It's a Georgian-era silver jewel inlaid with emeralds and diamonds, featuring feathers and flowers. It's believed to be a wedding gift from Emmanuel Grouchy, the famous Napoleonic general, to his daughter. His visit to Marseille was a mix of business and personal matters.
Pascal originally planned to go to the sea with Xiao Peng, but he was very sorry that he couldn't go because of this incident.
Mr. Derrida helped Xiao Peng untie the rope, and Pascal asked: "Xiao, you really don't want to take your apprentice with you?"
"Let him die!" Xiao Peng said gritting his teeth.
Those who should go don't go, but those who shouldn't go insist on joining in the fun.
Felix keeps pestering Xiao Peng to go along, and he never tires of it! "Your finger is worth five million, and you're going sailing with me? Aren't you just adding to my burden?"
Xiao Peng asked Bo Ke to keep an eye on him and not let him out of the house, and he was not even allowed to come to see him off!
The cable was untied, Xiao Peng started the engine and headed towards the sea!
The sea breeze blew towards him, and Xiao Peng felt very excited as he drove a high-end sailboat that belonged entirely to him!
Just when Xiao Peng wanted to sing a song to express his happy mood, a "vomit" sound was heard in the cabin.
Xiao Peng was stunned. What was this? Was he hallucinating?
"Ugh!" the voice came again.
Xiao Peng's face darkened. He set the navigation instrument to automatic driving mode and went into the cabin. He followed the sound to the bathroom, and the sound came from there!
Pulling open the bathroom door, Xiao Peng exclaimed, "Holy crap, what a talent! How did you two squeeze into such a small bathroom?"
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