Chapter 747: Despised by Pascal
Branson stared at Xiao Peng for a long moment and then said, "Mr. Xiao, don't be so cautious with me. You should know that I have my own marine technology development company and marine engineering company. My yearning for the ocean is definitely no less than yours. I'm also a person who loves adventure!"
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "I believe that. I'd also like to have the chance to ride on your 'Neck Fairy'!"
Branson is truly an adventurous person, and he's not exaggerating. Since 1985, he has consistently challenged numerous world speed and distance records. For example, in 1986, he crossed the Atlantic at the fastest speed ever in his Virgin Atlantic Challenger II. Later, his Virgin Atlantic Challenger balloon became the first and largest hot air balloon to cross the Atlantic. In 1991, he set a new record in a hot air balloon, reaching an altitude of 6,700 meters and a speed of 24 kilometers per hour in an even larger balloon. In 2004, he crossed the English Channel in an amphibious sports car, setting a new speed record.
And his interests definitely include the stars and the sea.
When some British hostages were detained in Iraq, Branson personally flew a plane to pick them up home; the world's first commercial spacecraft was his "SpaceShipTwo", which has not been abandoned and is still being improved despite crashing once; and the "Neck Fairy" mentioned by Xiao Peng is his "underwater plane", which is actually a small submarine that can carry two people to travel on the seabed.
Branson smiled and said, "Neck Fairy is my treasure, but it would be an honor for the famous Salvage King to ride on her. I'll arrange for you to ride on her anytime you want."
Xiao Peng pointed to the sea. "When 'them' want to play. Do you believe I'm on vacation now? I've been busy lately, but then I remembered I'm still young. How uneconomical would it be to spend the best years of my life striving? If I didn't have money now, I would definitely work harder than anyone else to make money. But I'm not short of money now, so working myself to death isn't worth it. I might as well enjoy life now. Why did Xiaopa wait for me here for so long? We've been busy all the way here. We stayed in an igloo and went sledding in Iceland, went to concerts and Broadway shows on the East Coast of the United States, and went shopping. We originally planned to come here earlier, but once we got here, we couldn't stop. Fabian happened to have some things to deal with over there, so now that we're done, we'll meet up here and take in the scenery of the Caribbean."
Branson laughed and said, "I really don't understand why the famous salvage king would choose to vacation at sea. You really love the sea!"
Xiao Peng lowered his voice and said, "To be honest, I've been at sea for so long I've already gotten sick of it. Look at how enthusiastically those three are having fun. What can I say?"
Branson laughed and said, "This is love!"
"Fuck love!" Xiao Peng said angrily, "To put it bluntly, I just can't control my own crotch! If I could live my life over again, I absolutely would never make such a mistake again! How nice it would be for me to be a happy bachelor!"
Branson smiled but said nothing.
Just then, Abby and the others came ashore. Marlene said, "Xiao, how comfortable would it be to play in the sea? How boring it is for you guys to sit here?"
Xiao Peng sighed deeply, "I'm getting more and more confused about women. You guys can go shopping for hours without feeling tired, yet you can't even pick up a small handbag. On the way here, you said you needed a good rest and even complained about my poor flying skills. But when I get here, I see you guys having so much fun. I'm like, are you tired? We're not iron men, but we need to rest!"
"Hmph! Taking a break with such a beautiful view? You sentimentless stone man. Amy, Yasmine, let's go play tennis! Walter, Kassin, Khedira, you guys go play tennis with us! Don't just stand here, your boss doesn't need your protection!"
Watching them leave, Branson suddenly laughed. "I understand why you chose to take a break. If I met such a wonderful girl at your age, I would also take a good vacation. Well, I have a conference call to attend now. If you need anything, just talk to Simon, the butler here."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Okay, since you're busy, I'll go watch them play tennis! Xiao Pa, let's go, it's time for you to move around! There's a gym here with everything, why don't you exercise?"
"I don't want to suffer!" Pascal became more talkative after seeing Branson leave: "Why should I make myself so tired when I am living a good life!"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "You have to find joy in sports. Look at them playing tennis... Holy crap! So pleasing to the eyes! I think I know why tennis is so popular here!"
Tennis is more popular in the West than one might imagine. In fact, even table tennis was invented by tennis enthusiasts.
This is especially true of women's tennis. While men's tennis offers higher prize money, women's tennis boasts far more players per tournament, and they also have a larger fan base. Women's tennis beauties are quite well-known. For example, while there are countless Russian beauties, the title of "most beautiful woman" has long been pinned on Maria Sharapova. From the Chinese perspective, Sharapova isn't exactly a beauty, with her broad face and stocky figure. However, in Western aesthetics, this healthy beauty is what's most eye-catching.
Except for France, where aesthetic values are similar to those of China, thinness is also considered beautiful. Malin is so skinny that Xiao Peng secretly complains about her being his bedfellow.
But now the two people playing on the tennis court are Abby and Tildy. Just like Abby trains in the gym all day, Tildy is not far behind. And the two of them playing tennis in bikinis are really a feast for the eyes!
Xiao Peng stared at me with his eyes wide open, and then Pascal suddenly asked, "Xiao, you're the only one trying to teach me? Let me ask you, have you ever played tennis?"
Xiao Peng's smile froze on his face. "I've played badminton! I've played table tennis! But I've never played tennis!"
Pascal said with disdain, "Then why are you laughing at me for not exercising? Tennis is a sport I've played since I was a kid! You say I don't exercise? Let me put it this way, when I was in school, the only thing I interacted with my classmates was tennis, and back then I was the best! I admit you're powerful and fast, but tennis relies on technique. I'd be ashamed to bully a layman like you!"
Xiao Peng laughed in anger after hearing this: "Shouting? Challenging?"
Pascal pointed at the tennis court. "Abby and Tildy are about the same level! If you can beat either of them, I'll play you again."
"Look down on people?"
"No, I just look down on you!"
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