Chapter 931 Do You Think I’m a Lucky Cat?
"Mr. Higgins, what are you doing here?" Xiao Peng was taken aback when he saw the Irish Ministry of Defense working group approaching. Since Ireland is also a member of the European Union, they were responsible for checking the number of weapons and equipment on Xiao Peng's ship. It should have been a formality, but who would have thought that Higgins would actually come.
Michael Higgins said: "Of course I have to come. The Cork Port Terminal Management Office said that you have submitted an application to leave the port. I have to come!"
"Is there something important?" Xiao Peng asked puzzledly.
Michael Higgins nodded seriously. "I heard there's a magical dish on your ship, rice porridge and fish. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat it if you leave!"
Xiao Peng laughed heartily. "Walter, take your friends from the work group to check the weapons and equipment on the ship. Khedira, have Lao Liu prepare something. We're treating Michael Higgins to a 'tang zhuo' (Chinese hot pot dish). But Higgins, we're out of the frogfish we had last time. We can opt for ray or anglerfish. Let's have anglerfish, a close relative of the frogfish. We bought it this morning from a fishing boat that just returned to port. It's still very fresh. It's perfect for 'tang zhuo' (Chinese hot pot dish). Anglerfish liver is delicious, too!"
"Then I won't be polite!" Michael Higgins waved to the back, and several people came over carrying several large wooden boxes.
Xiao Peng was stunned after seeing it: "What is this?"
Michael Higgins said: "You brought back the still of the founder of the Old Bushmills Distillery. The current CEO of the Old Bushmills Distillery asked me to help give you a gift: this is a collection of various wines from the Old Bushmills Distillery Museum, and there is also a VIP card. In the future, you will be given a few bottles of every wine produced by the Old Bushmills Distillery to taste and collect."
Xiao Peng's face was filled with gloom. "Actually, I don't like whiskey! Are you trying to change my taste?"
Michael Higgins' eyes widened: "How can you not drink 'Water of Life'? This is the best wine in the world!"
The name of Irish whiskey comes from "water of life", and to this day Irish whiskey and other whiskeys are not the same word in English. Irish whiskey has an extra "E" to show its uniqueness.
Xiao Peng shouted, "Khedira, have Lao Liu warm up my treasured vintage wine! Let Higgins taste my wine! Hua Chong, have a few people put all this wine in the bar... No, put it all in the wine cabinet in my room! Higgins, you don't know, these guys steal my wine all day long."
Michael Higgins smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, you have a really good relationship with your employees!"
Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "They like to bully honest people, you know? I'm too honest!"
Some people were holding onto the railing, some were covering their foreheads, and some were stumbling.
"Mr. Higgins, look, I have employees like this, so I want to recruit new people! Their physical fitness is too poor!" Xiao Peng muttered as he led Michael Higgins into the restaurant.
While waiting for Lao Liu to clean the fish, Michael Higgins suddenly asked, "Xiao, I actually came to see you about something today."
Xiao Peng nodded: "That's for sure. You definitely didn't come here just to eat Tang Zhuo. What's the matter?"
Although he asked Michael Higgins why he was looking for him, Xiao Peng guessed that it was related to the shipwreck and he probably wanted to know the location of other shipwrecks.
Michael Higgins then said, "Xiao, since you are the EU's 'IUU Fishing Observer', how about you get a new title?"
"What new title?" Xiao Peng asked puzzledly.
Michael Higgins made a shocking statement: "Join the Irish Navy!"
"Puff!" Xiao Peng snorted, "Higgins, are you okay? I'm not Irish, why would I join the Irish Navy?"
Michael Higgins said: "Mr. Xiao, you don't have to be Irish to join the army in Ireland. You can be from any country. As long as you have lived legally in Ireland for three years without interruption and meet the national residence and work permit requirements, you can serve in the Irish army!"
Xiao Peng's face was filled with gloom. "Is this okay? You guys are so casual. But this doesn't go against the rules!"
Michael Higgins smiled. "Rules are dead, but people are alive. Even if you haven't lived legally in Ireland for three years, you can live in Cork from now on. In Chinese terms, it's called 'get on the bus first, buy the ticket later.' You join the Irish Navy, and your ship will be docked in Cork Harbour for free. And as you can see, the Irish people like you and are grateful for everything you have done for Ireland."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng suddenly realized. He thought Michael Higgins was not greedy and did not care about the location of other shipwrecks. Unexpectedly, he was even greedier and wanted to keep him!
He shook his head: "Higgins, I also like your warm Irish people. Look, you are so warm that I dare not get off the boat!"
Because Xiao Peng was live-streaming the discovery of the two shipwrecks, and known as the "Salvage King," he had a huge following! His livestreams were even broadcast across the EU, and this broadcast showcased the tragic history of the Irish people to the entire world.
When the Irish people saw this, they thanked Xiao Peng from the bottom of their hearts: This is a good friend of the Irish people!
Knowing that the Xiao Peng was still docked in Cork, many people came directly to take photos with the two ships. As soon as the crew members of the two ships disembarked, they were pulled to take photos. Many people even came from all over Ireland specifically to Cork City, and Cork Harbour has now become a tourist attraction.
Ma Xiao did something very interesting: he saw many children visiting with their parents, so he simply organized a free boat tour of the "Calypso" - as for the "Luna", forget it!
Xiao Peng supported his actions, as they also enhanced the friendship between the two countries. Zhu Youdao, the chef of the "Calypso", also prepared various Chinese snacks to entertain the children.
What's that saying? Love should be cultivated from childhood!
After hearing what Xiao Peng said, Michael Higgins hurriedly said, "Since everyone likes you, why don't you stay?"
Xiao Peng said with a bitter face, "I don't want to be the second JET LI. Chinese citizenship is too difficult to obtain."
JET LI is of course the "Kung Fu Emperor". He acquired foreign citizenship when he was young, and when he got older and became famous and rich, he wanted to return to Chinese citizenship, but found that he could not.
Michael Higgins said hurriedly, "You don't need to become an Irish citizen, you can just live here! Don't believe me, it's only been a few days since your live broadcast, and two ocean exploration companies have already applied to be permanently stationed in Cork Harbour. I have a feeling the number will increase! This is great for the development of Cork Harbour!"
"...You think I'm a lucky cat?"
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The author has something to say:
Today is Qingming Festival, which is also Lao Yang’s birthday according to the Gregorian calendar... hehe.
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