Make man

"He probably thought that intellectuals like Chen Ou would not like messy occasions. Chen Ou shook his head, clearly expressing that he didn't mind.

Chen Ou likes crowds and parties. Dance music and laughter make him feel that every cell in him is full of vitality.Unfortunately, because he often had to accompany the professor and later had Nice, he couldn't remember the last time he carnivaled like this.

They made their way through the dense crowd, George whispered apologies from time to time, and finally came to a quieter area.With fewer people, the excessive air-conditioning immediately showed its power.

George was a quick, witty conversationalist, but not an empathetic escort.He may not have noticed that Chen Ou was shivering under the air conditioner, or he may have noticed, but he didn't realize what he should do.Of course, Shire hired him mainly to comfort Chen Ou, and taking care of his body is the duty of a nurse.But the nurse lady stayed in the room.Chen Ou wiped away the goosebumps that had exploded on his arms, and regretted not bringing out a long-sleeved jacket.

The concert hall has three halls and nine small halls, all of which can play movies and music.At this time, most tourists gather on the deck to watch the fireworks, or revel in bars and casinos, and there are not many people in the concert hall.But they came a step late, and there was a prompt at the door of each hall that said "playing, welcome to join or please wait".

A waiter came over and explained in a low voice that they could wait in line or enter any hall to enjoy movies or music with others.

Chen Ou frowned.He has the same quirk as the late professor: for them, listening to music is a very personal activity that requires full dedication, so they prefer to enjoy it alone, otherwise it will be embarrassing for others and themselves to hear the climax of emotion.But the night had just begun, and he didn't want to waste an hour or two waiting.

Most of the halls are showing movies, and only one small hall is playing music.The waiter opened the hall door for them, and George pushed him in slowly.There was a slight noise from the nearby seats, as if someone was making way for them.Chen Ou bowed slightly to the left and right, apologizing for disturbing others.

The Phantom of the Opera.

This is a musical that Chen Ou likes very much.Disfigured musical genius Phantom falls in love with tutored actress Christine, who fears him and flees his grasp because of her intense and twisted love.In the end, Phantom repented because of Christine's kiss and let her leave with her fiancé.This musical is still performed in the West End of London and has been adapted into films many times.

The commemorative performance version is being played in the hall, which is one of the most classic versions, and the volume is turned down very low.The sound system here is many times better than the equipment in Chen Ou's home, and the familiar singing voice fills the room, like a lily flower slowly blooming.

"Remember me,

"Remember me fondly,

"After we say goodbye..."

The female singer controlled her breath very stably, and the sound from the resonance of the head cavity was light and round, and the pearl-like water bubbles reflected colorful neon lights in the sunlight.

"When you find out, again,

"You want to take your heart back, longing to be free,

"If you are free,

"Please think about me..."

The low and clear singing voice is as deep and full of flavor as ice-cold green olives.Chen Ou listened silently.The suppressed emotion in the singing reminded him again of the professor's desolate smile before his death, and the despair and grief on Nice's face when he learned the truth.Like a reader of a mystery novel who does not want to believe the ending, with a subverted world view and a shocked mind, he repeatedly recalls the past bit by bit, trying to restore the truth of the incident.

"We never said our love would last forever,

"Or as eternal as the sea,

"But if you remember,

"Stop and think of me..."

As the most reliable research partner, he and the professor know each other better than any pair of father and son, lovers, or teachers and students in the world.For a long time, they have completely opened their hearts to each other, and like spiders, they have penetrated into each other's minds, and naturally nourish their own flesh and blood with each other's thoughts.So much so that after he discovered the secret, besides the shock, what he felt the most was unwillingness after defeat.He thought he had gone deep into every corner of the professor's mind, but found that what he had visited was only a corner.As for those more profound and more secret territories, he will never have the chance to find out.

"In the dream he sang to me,

"In the dream he came to me,

"A voice spoke to me,

"Called my name."

Realizing that it was impossible for Chen Ou to accept his love, he privately used the genes of the two to create a child.Reason leads to despair, love makes one mad.The deeper Chen Ou thought, the more he felt the trembling in his heart, just like the excitement after every successful experiment, the latter came from the ecstasy of being close to the truth, and the former came from the clear understanding of the strange power of love.

In the face of love, all academic ethics and scientific ethics must make concessions, and even calm and wise professors cannot escape its teasing.

"We sing together again,

"Wonderful duet,

"I am master of your strength,

"Growing stronger."

If reason prevails over love, why does the professor use the genes of two people to create a child?Chen Ou is not stupid, he understands the surging love contained in this move.If love defeats reason, where does the power come from to make him suppress love for decades without being noticed by Chen Ou?

After the unpleasant episode with the swimming coach, Chen Ou was very sensitive to any obscene hints.The way the professor treats him on a daily basis has nothing to do with love.Even now, when he, who knows the answer, tried to recall the past relationship from this perspective, he was repeatedly unable to continue because of his conscience.Using lust to explain the professor's feelings for him is too shallow and one-sided, almost a desecration of the professor's personality.

"Though you turn away,

"Just cast a glance,

"The Phantom is there,

"It's in your heart."

Maybe it wasn't without clues, it was just ignored by him.The professor's looming possessive desire for him, and the obvious rejection of Nice from the beginning, made it difficult for him to turn a blind eye.But he has always interpreted it as an extreme temper caused by inconvenient mobility and psychological loneliness, just like the Alzheimer's patients he has studied for many years, never thought of other possibilities, so that Nice clashed with him for the first time When accusing him of being controlled by the professor without realizing it, his subconscious reaction was to slap Nice hard.

"He who has seen your true face,

"Everyone backs away without fear,

"I am the mask you wear,

"Sing out my heart for you."

The Phantom's tenor began to join the actresses, singing about her pride in her musical talent.He guided the actress's voice to turn and fall, and firmly controlled her emotional fluctuations.For her, he is a music mentor, an unattainable peak, and an inescapable nightmare.

But there was something else in his voice.After listening again this time, Chen Ou unexpectedly had a new feeling.The phantom's voice is clear and high, and it fully interprets a lonely genius who is isolated from the crowd and longs for a confidant.Every sentence he questioned and cursed, to Chen Ou's ears, was a sad cry for help, hoping that the gifted female student he had cultivated would save him from loneliness.

God created man, is it also due to the loneliness of genius?Maybe loneliness is unavoidable at all, and the so-called confidants are all unrealistic fantasies?

Naturally, the Phantom was disappointed in the end.The actress gave him a kiss, and he let the actress pursue happiness.This reminded Chen Ou of the kiss he had with the professor before his death, which fit perfectly with the musical.The difference is that the actress and her lover escaped from birth, but he was bound in the professor's riddle.Before breaking up with him, Nice said:

"Since you've got the professor's diary, there's not much meaning for me to be by your side. The professor's riddles won't be easy to solve, and you won't let anything happen to you until you solve the riddle."

Nice saw his destiny one step earlier than him, before he knew that he was the biological son of Chen Ou and the professor.

Thinking of Nice, Chen Ou couldn't help but think of his request before parting:

"The other day I saw you kiss the professor, on the lips. Is this a gift from a son to his father, or a farewell from the living to the dead? May I kiss you like this once?"

If there is a chance to meet again, how should he answer Nice?

Someone's finger touched Chen Ou's shoulder, and he woke up suddenly, only to realize that the music stopped at some point.

"George?" he asked warily.

"Everyone else is gone, and the waiter asks if you want any other music to play," George said.

Chen Ou shook his head, and touched something soft on his knee with his hand.

It is a flower.Chen Ou raised it to his nose and sniffed it.Judging by the aroma, it was a sprig of Platycodon grandiflorum in full bloom.

George smiled and said, "Very beautiful flowers, who sent you?"

Chen Ou shook his head and asked, "Who was in the hall just now?"

George said: "There are only four other than you. A couple, the woman is Miss Lily, a recent pop singer, who seems to be giving a small private concert on the boat. A priest, who pays Miss Lily at the end, throws her The male partner is annoying. There is also a gentleman who covers his face, and his age and appearance cannot be seen clearly."

Chen Ou was thoughtful and asked, "What is the flower language of Bellflower?"

George laughed and said, "You actually believe the tricks of these high school students! But you're asking the right person, I've worked hard on this."

Listening to George showing off, Chen Ou couldn't help but feel bored for a while, and thought meanly, of course I know you will work hard on this, this is your job in the first place.Naturally, he didn't say it. He heard George say, "Purple lisianthus flower language is hopeless love."

☆, the first night on the cruise ship

For a moment, George thought that Chen Ou had been stabbed severely by something, and the pain and grief were so deep that he quickly checked what was wrong around him.Of course, he didn't ignore the flowers in Chen Ou's hands, wondering if the thorns on the branches had stuck into his nails.But Chen Ou pinched the flower branch tightly.According to this strength, his finger must have been pricked with blood.

A couple happily passed by them, obviously attracting Chen Ou's attention.

"Next, go to the casino, then the bar. On the first day of boarding, there must be small gifts everywhere." The man said.

"It's really thoughtful. The flowers on the cruise ship are very expensive, and they even gave each tourist one." The female companion said.

Seeing Chen Ou turn to himself, George let go of the flower branch.

"Oh yes, I got a yellow rose and I like that," said George. "What's your favorite flower?"

"Those who escaped from the sword will feel pain in their hearts when they see flower thorns." Chen Ou said in a low voice, his face regained his calm.Platycodon petals shattered around the body and the wheelchair.

"Let's go back," he said.

Neither of them mentioned flowers anymore.

George pushed him to the corridor where the bar was, and it was even more noisy now, as if all the tourists on the ship had come here.Music and laughter swooped in like exploding steam.George gasped. "The corridor is full of people. We'll have to find another way. Let me see here... oh shit!"

Without his explanation, Chen Ou could understand why the "bad" sound came from.Suddenly, sharp electronic dance music rang in my ears.An excited male voice yelled: "The lounge is open! No more rushing to the bar!"

Chen Ou didn't pay attention to what George said to him, because a familiar voice sounded in his ear.

"Isn't this Professor Chen? What a coincidence to meet you! Your eyes..."

The Lewis Group people finally came.

Mael Luis, the eldest son of James Lewis, chairman of the Louis Group, is passed on as the successor of the Louis Group.Chen Ou had contact with him before, and his first impression was good.Later, the Institute was repeatedly calculated by the Lewis Group, and Chen Ou had nothing left to favor him.

Someone stuffed a heavy wine glass into Chen Ou's hand.The cold beer foam splashed onto Chen Ou's face, leaving behind a strong malt aroma.George said gently: "Mr. Louis, Professor Chen cannot drink."

A woman smiled and said, "It's not good not to drink in a bar, don't you think so, professor?" Her voice was soft and magnetic, and the rhythm of her words was slightly chaotic, with a hint of alcohol, like a sudden light rain on a sunny summer day. There is a sense of intimacy.

George's voice was more polite, without concealing his excitement at all: "Miss Lily, what a coincidence."

They had a lively discussion about Miss Lily's new record, and Maher, George, and Miss Lily's male companion joined in the conversation.Chen Ou carefully distinguished their voices.George is crisp and witty, witty and free, and seems to be used to fighting for the initiative in the conversation in front of the ladies.Miss Lily's male companion seemed absent-minded and unresponsive to some of George's witty jokes. Maybe he was trying to show his style?Maher was relatively quiet, and it was hard to tell who he was supporting.Ms. Lily especially enjoyed the treatment of being the center of the topic, and her laughter was more reserved.

Suddenly, Maer smiled and said: "Miss Lily, you have to ask Chen about this topic. He is not only the most outstanding scientist in the field of genetic science, but also controls the most valuable genetic research institute in China."

In an instant, the surrounding hot air subtly and temporarily cooled down, just like the tide receding before a tsunami.Everyone silently agreed.At this moment, Chen Ou realized that these people did not meet by chance, at least Ma Er and Miss Lily came here specially for him, even though he didn't know their purpose yet.He was like a human target with a torch hanging all over his body, locked on by several sniper shooters in the dark night.

Therefore, Chen Ou cleverly did not speak, but just smiled.For a blind person, it's natural to be confused by not being able to join in the conversation, and with all the noise around.

They continued to talk, as if it was just Chen Ou's illusion.But he knew it wasn't.Miss Lily's voice changed suddenly, and she began to flatter Chen Ou without any trace.Just now, her social tone was stylized, polite, boring, and lacked change like a sunny day in the dry season. Now her voice is flowing, lively and natural, like a modern oil painting, full of enthusiasm, full of suspense, and confusing. Know what she wants to express, but can't help but be attracted by it.Chen Ou thought with a smile, this is the strength of a gold record singer.

Maher ordered a glass of wine for Miss Lily, and Miss Lily said lively: "Let's go dance over there, shall we?"

Her male companion was silent.To Chen Ou's surprise, George overjoyed and agreed with "yes".Ms. Lily said to Chen Ou: "Professor, I want to borrow your companion, and I will be right back." She combined cheerful and enthusiastic emotions with condescending tone, just like a queen and farmer visiting in private Celebrate the harvest.

Chen Ou nodded, trying his best not to smile kindly.When they walked away, Maer smiled and said, "I have always wanted to talk to you about the possibility of cooperation, and finally I have the opportunity."

Chen Ou said with a smile: "You are so polite, with the strength of the Louis Group, how else can I help you?"

The wine glass in Chen Ou's hand was lightly touched.Maher smiled and said: "I think you also know that my father is running for parliament and has already proposed to the board of directors to resign as chairman. No matter who takes over, he must show something real. Working with you will determine the fate of the rest of my life." .”

Chen Ou asked: "What kind of cooperation?"

Maher said: "For example... to expand the production of Apoheba? The cooperative pharmaceutical factory of the institute has limited production capacity, and the number and technology of the pharmaceutical factory owned by the Louis Group are second to none in the world. All you need is to authorize us, and nothing else Do it, and the Louis Group will remit the astronomical profit share to your account continuously. You can buy a space station as a genetic laboratory, no problem."

Chen Ou was stunned for a moment, with longing on his face.Maer was a little happy, thinking that scientists can only be moved by science.But Chen Ou laughed, shook his head while laughing, and said: "I'm sorry, your last sentence just inspired me, and I can't wait to revise the research plan. With the help of money, how much work can be carried out that I didn't even think about before. !"

It was a polite refusal.Maer couldn't hide his disappointment and asked, "Why?"

Chen Ou said: "The research institute has always been positioned as research first, and business second. Apoheba is a prescription drug for Alzheimer's disease. At present, the number of patients is not so large as to require large-scale production of symptomatic drugs."

Maher shook his head and said: "You are too stubborn, you have lost the objectivity of scientific workers. Apoheba is a safe sexual stimulant, why do you deny it? Treatment of sexual dysfunction or Alzheimer's disease , isn’t it all about relieving the patient’s physical and psychological pain, is there a difference between the level of the realm?”

Chen Ou smiled and said: "You are right, but Apoheba has only passed the clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, and there is no data yet to show whether it will have adverse effects on future generations. I am afraid that if consumers are allowed to take drugs indiscriminately Getting troubled by the authorities."

At this time, Miss Lily's voice sounded: "The two of you are talking so passionately."

Maer laughed and said, "Miss Lily is back so soon? Don't tell me that you are tired of that gentleman and are going to steal my conversation partner."

Miss Lily said with delicate resentment: "You guessed right, but it's not my fault. Mr. Wells left after a song. Ah, I saw him come back with a cup."

The wine glass in Chen Ou's hand was taken away, and a glass of warm water with lemon fragrance was gently placed in his palm.He suddenly felt guilty that he had been too hard on George that night.

Sometimes George reminds him of Nice, like now.For dozens of days and nights after the professor passed away, Niss silently took care of him who was on the verge of becoming abnormal.But most of the time, it's clear to him that George isn't Nice.The way the two talk, behave, and smell are as distinct as the genes of humans and beasts, and Chen Ou will never make a mistake.Ness, for example, never dines silently like George.He chewed like a savage.

The ups and downs in his mood made him sour, and he couldn't help but take it out on the innocent George.Guilt and urge made him lean over and say to George, "Thank you. What would you like to drink? I'll buy you a drink."

A moment of silence.

Chen Ou couldn't see the faces and eyes of the people around him, so he didn't know if he had expressed his intentions correctly.His sexual needs are not very strong, and he has been abstinent for the past year, even he himself doubts whether it is normal.Charles kept asking him to enjoy his vacation, and he decided to follow the advice.

Maer's voice sounded, full of the pleasure of discovering the secret by accident: "No, no, I'll buy this glass of wine tonight."

He walks away.Miss Lily smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Professor, I forgot that Mr. Wells's first priority is to take care of you. Towing him away must have caused inconvenience to both you and him. Please forgive me..."

"

She cleverly pulled her boyfriend away, leaving Chen Ou and George behind.

Amidst the loud music and voices, they were awkwardly silent.

Just as Chen Ou began to wonder if he was being abrupt, Maher came back and handed Chen Ou a glass of wine, but George took it.Chen Ou had no choice but to replace the wine with water, and the three cups bumped lightly.

Maher laughed: "Let's talk about friends who care about us. Do you know that Jessica stole our family jewels and ran away with her son. Poor old man! He is running for parliament, and he is always worried. I am afraid that Jessica will be used by political opponents."

Chen Ou recalled the few times he had met with James, but he really couldn't imagine what it would be like to be worried.He kept a polite smile and said, "Jessica and I haven't known each other for a long time, and we haven't seen each other for more than ten years. However, I think this must be a misunderstanding."

Maer laughed loudly, his voice full of mockery, and said, "When I got on the boat, I seemed to see a familiar figure."

Chen Ou felt that Ma Er was cheating him.There was no way Jessica would have risked exposure to board a cruise ship.Maher went on: "...Nice."

Now Chen Ou couldn't hide his shock, and asked in surprise: "Nice?"

Maer asked in surprise: "Why? Didn't you make an appointment with him? It's a pity that your eyesight is not convenient, or you may not be able to recognize it."

Chen Ou shook his head and said, "I didn't know he would come. In fact, we haven't contacted each other for nearly a year." His voice was obviously sad.

As smart as Maer, he would naturally not misunderstand.He reached out for the lounge manager and asked, "Do you know the room number of a certain gentleman?"

The tone of the lounge manager reflected the maximum level of disapproval that social etiquette and service regulations would allow.

"If any gentleman needs to contact you, he will first leave his phone number to your room manager. Without the guest's permission, we cannot disclose the guest's identity and room number."

Ma Er put his hand on Chen Ou's shoulder and said, "Professor Chen is the adoptive father of that gentleman."

At this time, the intuition belonging to a scientific worker guided Chen Ou to make a major decision, a decision that would affect the rest of his life.

"I have no legal relationship with Nice," he said.

Of course, Maher and the lounge manager both assumed he was referring to the foster father-son relationship.Only Chen Ou understood in his heart that what he said was that the law does not recognize the father-son or father-daughter relationship between a sperm donor and a child born using his sperm.

Playing with words like this is against his scientific research ethics, but he has a vague premonition that only by saying this will he have the chance to see Niss again.Therefore, when he said the words, he was not as guilty and disturbed as he expected.

The author has something to say: I moved recently, and there are a lot of things, sorry for the slow update.

☆, the second day on the cruise ship

Chen Ou was sitting in the dining room, uninterestedly dealing with lunch: a hard-boiled egg, two slices of toast, and a glass of freshly squeezed juice with a straw.

Not being able to see robbed him of his sense of balance and sharpened the rest of his senses unexpectedly.One afternoon, one whole night and one morning after boarding the boat, his body swayed slightly with the hull of the boat, and he became extremely seasick.At the same time, due to inconvenient binoculars, he cannot decently enjoy dishes and soups that require knives, forks and spoons, and refuses to be fed in public, so he has to eat simple foods such as hard-boiled eggs to satisfy his hunger.And these tasteless things spoiled even more his little appetite left due to seasickness.

A voice sounded in my ear: "Your recipes are too healthy, I admire your self-control."

Maher.As long as Chen Ou appears in the public area of ​​the cruise ship, his voice will definitely be heard within 15 minutes.

The slight rubbing sound of the seat against the carpet.Maher laughed: "You seem to have a poor appetite, is it because that young friend is not with you?"

Chen Ou laughed at his joke.He is a traditional person who pays great attention to protecting privacy. He thinks that he and Maher are not close enough to discuss private life.

Maher changed the subject with a smile, and asked, "I heard that the professor left most of his inheritance to Nice?"

Based on his news channels, it is not surprising to know this.Chen Ou nodded, and couldn't help but think of the day when the will was read.Nice was more surprised than him, and he must have countless questions in his heart.But he was so distraught in those days that he couldn't give Nice any comfort.

In the past year, he kept recalling the days with Ness, and found that the toddler and teenage Ness had gradually faded from his memory, and his mood was probably similar to that of a desert traveler who sees the water bag leaking but has nothing to do with jet lag.The difference is that apart from the panic, he still has a bit of joy and anticipation.When the young Nice disappeared completely, he was replaced by him when he was a young man, with complex and sad eyes, often carrying European flowers and music into his dreams.And every dream ended with him pushing open the door and helping Nice who was sleeping on the carpet.

He began to seek help from psychology, which he had always looked down upon, and went to see a psychiatrist without telling Martin and Charles, and told about his dreams.The interpretations and recommendations of most psychologists are similar, except for one.

"What happened after you helped him up? What did you do?" He asked without raising his head, and quickly typed his diagnosis into the computer with both hands.

Chen Ou's tongue seemed to be firmly clamped, and finally escaped from the clinic with the doctor's medical certificate.

"The subconscious mind erases subsequent dreams. Growing unsatisfied desires interfere with deep sleep."

After suspecting that George was pretending to be Nice, Chen Ou's nerves became more and more tense due to seasickness.Maher's questioning made his emotions worse.

Maer smiled and said: "No wonder you are unhappy. Otherwise, I would definitely organize a lawyer team immediately. It is a shame to be an elder to cause property disputes because of unfair distribution. I often wonder if this is a means by some elders to control young people. "

Light footsteps stopped beside him.Chen Ou involuntarily tensed his body, but soon relaxed with disappointment.The housekeeping manager greeted them cheerfully.Maher said with a smile: "I want to protest for Professor Chen. He is on the world's most luxurious cruise ship, sitting in a Michelin three-star restaurant, but he can only eat hard-boiled eggs for lunch. You must make the kitchen provide more delicious food .”

His tone was so kind and easy-going, the manager immediately agreed.Chen Ou has repeatedly resigned, he does not want to accept Ma Er's favor.But the manager was very firm, claiming that Chen Ou only ate boiled eggs and whole wheat bread was an insult to the restaurant.After a while, the kitchen foreman was invited over, and after figuring out what was going on, he came up with a few ideas with a smile on his face.

"We can make matsutake cod rolls, lemon shrimp ball egg rolls, and steamed shellfish dumplings, all of which are delicious and convenient to eat. If you prefer egg products, we can also prepare red wine eggs, which are good for men's health."

Maher interjected, "How far in advance do you need to make an appointment with the kitchen?"

The head waiter sounded proud: "No need to make a reservation, sir. You are onboard the 'Liberty of the Seas', and we are always available to accommodate any reasonable needs of VIP guests."

Chen Ou thanked the foreman, manager and Maer, and chatted with them about the scenery along the way.When the rest of the people realized that Chen Ou was not permanently blind, and that his eyes would heal in three or four days, they had no scruples about speaking.

"You must not miss Moonlight Island." The foreman suggested, "There is the most beautiful white sand beach in the world. The moonlight shines on the beach, and the island is as beautiful as the Garden of Eden, and Siren Island is like two worlds."

Chen Ou has heard the introduction of Moonlight Island.It is the main attraction in the cruise line and has been praised as "the most beautiful island in Northern Europe".But he was thinking of another island now, Oak Island.

In another five hours, that is, at five o'clock in the afternoon, the cruise ship will dock at the first pier after sailing, stay overnight, and continue sailing the next morning.The false address in the ad emails was on nearby Oak Island.Chen Ou had to leave the cruise ship with other tourists and take the ferry to the island to find the clues Jessica left for him.

"Siren Island?" Maher asked with interest.

"The environment there is very harsh. There are many hidden reefs and sharks around. It is very dangerous. The scenery on the island is good, the rocks are all black, and there is a beautiful virgin forest. But the tourist route to Siren Island has not yet been developed. Come out, the locals don’t often go.”

George (maybe Nice? Chen Ou thinks) will accompany him to Oak Island, buy a ferry ticket for about half an hour, and line up to board the boat.It takes about 10 minutes by boat from the pier to Oak Island.There are no hotels on the island, and the last ferry leaves the island at [-]pm.The time left for his activities on the island is only about three hours.

Three hours.His eyesight is inconvenient, and he has to rely on George to get rid of Maher and find clues.

"When can we get to Moonlight Island?" Maher asked.

"Afternoon the day after tomorrow. The cruise ship docks for the third time, and then you can rent a boat to Moonlight Island. But there are only about three hours on the island, which is only enough to take a walk on the beach and take pictures. Unfortunately, many people will never have a second time in their lives. It’s an opportunity to see such a beautiful beach.” said the foreman.

"It's a pity." Maer said, "The last time I passed Moonlight Island, I didn't explore it in depth due to time constraints, let alone Siren Island."

"Then you are lucky this time. We have plenty of time," interjected the manager. "The ship will dock at six o'clock the morning after tomorrow. In this way, you will have at least seven hours more free time than planned."

The manager's words attracted Chen Ou's attention.

"The ship changed its course?" Chen Ou asked.

"The route has not changed, but the arrangement has been adjusted. No longer stay at the first pier, and continue sailing after replenishing supplies."

"What?" Chen Ou and Maer whispered in surprise.Maer said displeasedly: "The contract has been signed, how can you change the voyage casually?"

There was surprise, displeasure, and a little nervousness in his voice.Chen Ou thought, who made him feel the pressure?The manager or the bad news he brought?

The manager's voice was more patient and friendly, probably used to similar scenes: "The contract stipulates that the company can adjust the sailing schedule according to the weather conditions. We have been informed that Oak Island is very windy and rough, and the ferry cannot dock. If we don't go to Oak Island Island, there isn't much to see around the first pier."

"Maybe someone just happened to like the first pier? That would be ill-advised," Maher criticized.

If the rebuttal comes out without hesitation, then it's not because of the manager that he's nervous.

The manager smiled and said, "We are prepared to stay at the second and third piers for seven hours each as compensation for the passengers."

"This is ridiculous!" Maer said loudly: "Hasn't human beings already conquered nature? They changed their plans because of the wind and waves, on such a big cruise ship!" He turned to Chen Ou: "What do you think?"

The weird feeling of being watched came again.Chen Ou suddenly realized: This is Maer's real intention. Whether it is asking how long in advance he needs to order food for him, or seeking his support at this moment, it is all for the same purpose: to confirm that he will stay on the ship in the next few days , or leave the ship halfway.

He knew from the very beginning that Chen Ou was not taking a boat vacation this time, but for Oak Island and Jessica.

"Me?" Chen Ou smiled, "I don't want to miss any scenery on the journey, but I don't want to take my life for it. How long will the wind and waves around the island last?"

"It's hard to say, I'm afraid it won't weaken within twelve hours. The traffic to and from the island has been interrupted for the past two days, and we can only rely on helicopters to deliver supplies." The manager replied.

"To be honest, I've been seasick for the past two days, and I'm a little worried about whether I can continue the journey." Chen Ou said, "From last night until just now, I've been looking forward to getting a rest in the afternoon."

Maher smiled triumphantly: "If you want, we can rent..."

Chen Ou interrupted him: "But I agree to continue sailing." He said with a smile, "As you can see, my eyesight is inconvenient. Michelin three star restaurant."

With Maher around, Jessica would certainly not be able to appear.

After an awkward silence, the manager understood Wai: "There is one more thing to ask for your consent. The weather forecast says that there may be rain tomorrow on the sea ahead, and the passengers have to stay in the cabin. We would like to invite you to come to the small auditorium tomorrow morning Give a speech on genetic science."

The manager was very polite, and Chen Ou had no reason to disagree.At this moment, George's voice sounded: "The doctor's seasickness medicine conflicts with the medicines you are taking. He suggested that you put some flowers in the room to distract your attention. What kind of flowers do you like?"

Chen Ou shook his head.Both eyes are inconvenient, and any flower is the same to him.He asked George, "What kind of flowers do you like?"

George's voice was joyful and confused: "Yellow roses, or lilies, I've always liked those two flowers."

Nice doesn't care about flowers at all.Chen Ou shook his head, rang the bell to call the waiter, and said: "Please send some yellow roses and lilies to..."

He was about to say the room number when he heard a loud noise not far away.George explained for him: "A gentleman seemed to be very dissatisfied with the taste of the food and left in a huff, accidentally knocking over the chair."

This restaurant is only open to VIP guests. The dining chairs feel very heavy, and it is not easy to knock them over.Chen Ou nodded, stood up with George's help and bid farewell to the others.

They walked slowly down the corridor to the room.George asked: "Did you have a bad conversation with Mr. Lewis? His face