Chapter 609 The meaning of travel (5)
Although the dinner the day before was not very satisfactory, there is probably no one in the world who would not be interested in the next day's itinerary.
Su Chengyi had already made arrangements in advance, but in order to give Han Butler a greater sense of participation, he still gave Han Butler full authority over the specific execution.
The next day, when the four of them arrived at the starting point for whale watching, it was still early.
Winter is originally the off-season for whale watching, so there are not many tourists. At this time, more locals appear at the port. Most of them are sitting on the beach eating breakfast with a leisurely expression, and they throw broken bread to them. Seagulls begging for food.
Parked at the port was a traditional Icelandic oak whale watching boat. Butler Han took the initiative to shake hands and communicate with the tour guide.
Su Chengyi put his hands in his pockets and looked at the sea level. The sun was shining brightly through the morning fog.
Today is a good day to go out to sea, but there is still a certain degree of randomness in whether you can see whales.
Miss Chu was wrapped in a large down jacket, holding a cup of hot cocoa in both hands and sipping it.
She had just finished eating a hot dog bun and two donuts on the way here.
The frosting on the chocolate donut was so sweet that it could kill people. Su Chengyi only took one bite and then gave up. The eldest lady nibbled all the way like a little hamster, and she was finally full.
Uncle Gao stuffed most of the remaining hot dog into his mouth and stretched out in the sea breeze. Even with his sunglasses on, it could be seen that he was in a very relaxed mood at this time.
Su Chengyi listened to the tone of the conversation between Butler Han and the tour guide from a distance, and felt that he was in a really good mood.
It seems that these two people did come to Iceland in a vacation mood, which makes people feel more relaxed.
Otherwise, bringing two surveillance machines with you on such a journey would be a real disgrace.
While Su Chengyi was thinking this, Chu Qingmian stood up on tiptoes and handed the hot cocoa to his mouth.
"Su Chengyi, do you think we can see whales today?"
Su Chengyi lowered his head and took a sip. Compared to the donut just now, the sugar content of this cup of hot cocoa was much easier to tolerate.
"If nothing else happens, it's okay."
The sea breeze smelled slightly sweet, and Su Chengyi narrowed his eyes slightly due to the sudden brightness of the sun.
"Okay."
Chu Qingmian happily turned around in a circle, obviously looking forward to it.
“Don’t be too disappointed if you can’t see it.”
Su Chengyi looked at her cheerful look, but couldn't help but take a shot.
"No way!"
Chu Qingmian stuck out her tongue, her dimples faintly visible in the sunlight.
"A whale watching trip without seeing whales can be considered a life experience. Anyway, we will have the opportunity to come again in the future, right?"
The eldest lady maintains her optimistic and positive attitude towards life as always, spreading love to the world.
Su Chengyi said "hmm" and lowered his eyes.
Under the guidance of the tour guide, four people lined up to board the boat.
The tour guide is a very experienced old tour guide. It is said that just by looking at the sea surface, you can know where the whales will come out of the water.
"The weather is very good today, and the probability of seeing whales is very high. Minke whales, humpback whales, and white-beaked dolphins. Even the most mysterious behemoth on earth, the blue whale, often appears in the bay."
The tour guide stepped on the railing and introduced with a hearty smile.
Su Chengyi nodded, but knew in his heart that this was probably just a way to coax tourists. Others were possible, but the probability of actually seeing a blue whale was too small, and it was rare to see it.
As if his thoughts could be seen from his expression, the tour guide quickly added:
"If you don't see any whales or dolphins during your trip, you can get another whale watching tour for free!"
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Su Chengyi was silent for a while, thinking that he actually didn't mean that.
The auspicious time has arrived and the whale watching boat has successfully set sail.
There was a certain distance from the whale watching waters, and the eldest lady and Butler Han, who were full of energy at first, soon felt a little uncomfortable.
"Actually, I ate too much."
Su Chengyi patted the eldest lady on the back to cheer her up, while not forgetting to laugh at her.
"No."
Chu Qingmian hummed feebly, obviously unable to refute.
Su Chengyi knew what it felt like to be seasick. When he was a child, he also took a fishing boat out to sea. He was very excited at first, but after a few hours he started to get used to it.
The sea level is exactly the same everywhere you look. Everything you step on is swaying, making your center of gravity unsteady. There is a fishy smell in the air, and everything you can touch is damp.
In short, once there is a feeling of discomfort, the factors that initially made people feel novel will also become extremely uncomfortable.
In the end, he couldn't speak a word, and his only activity was to lie down on the railing and vomit, losing all his strength and means.
Just like Butler Han at this moment.
He was originally the person who cared about dignity the most, but now he was hanging on the railing like a dead fish.
Like a dried salted fish.
Su Chengyi thought silently.
The tour guide was obviously very familiar with this kind of scene. He took out seasickness medicine from his belongings, laughed and said some words of comfort.
"Based on my experience, you can just wait until the boat sails for a while!"
These words still had some comforting meaning. Chu Qingmian swallowed the seasickness medicine with a grimace, and huddled pitifully in the chair in the center of the deck, waiting for the medicine to take effect.
So, in the end, only Su Chengyi and Uncle Gao were left standing by the mast, and the sea breeze made their long down jackets rustle.
The strong wind made her face a little stiff. Su Chengyi covered the hood of her down jacket and asked:
"Has Uncle Gao ever performed a mission at sea before?"
"No."
Uncle Gao shook his head and answered simply.
"But then I went on a three-day and two-night cruise. It was different from this. I had to keep an eye on people all the time. It was very tiring.
The employer was sharp-eyed and anxious, and looked at everyone as if they were out to get rid of him, which was quite troublesome. ”
His tone was quite casual, as if he was talking about three hot dogs for breakfast.
".Oh."
Su Chengyi couldn't help but complain in his heart, "Please, if that's not the case, why would someone hire a bodyguard?" ! As a bodyguard, please take some responsibility, okay? !
Also, can you please whisper the words "get rid of him"? Hey, if the tour guide can understand Chinese, he will suspect that they are some kind of criminal gang!
However, he felt that this issue was probably not suitable for further discussion, so he just nodded.
"For three whole days, I didn't even drink a lick of wine from a warehouse full of wine."
Uncle Gao himself was reluctant to change the topic and continued with a look of regret.
".It's not a good idea to drink when you have a mission."
Su Chengyi was silent for a long time before saying this.
"That's true."
Uncle Gao pushed up his sunglasses and regained his cold expression.
"Are you really coming to Iceland this time as a bodyguard?"
Su Chengyi thought for a moment and asked suddenly. Although the question was a bit abrupt and strange, the meaning contained in it was very simple.
That is, whether this trip to Iceland can be called a "mission", and whether the serious situation mentioned by Chu Yuanjiang is really that serious.
After a long silence, Uncle Gao took off his sunglasses and rubbed the acupuncture points around his eyes vigorously.
"Yes."
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Su Chengyi did not answer, but bent slightly, lying on the railing, looking at the undulating sea level.
The sea water under the sun is clear blue, but if you continue to look deeper, you can only see the dark depths of the sea.
The ocean area that humans can currently explore only accounts for 5% of the total. There are still many unknown secrets hidden in this darkness.
Compared with space, the ocean is an area that is easier to access and more familiar to people. However, 12 astronauts have successfully landed on the moon so far, but they can penetrate into the deepest part of the earth, reaching a depth of 10,900 meters in Mali. There are only three manned submersibles in the Yana Trench.
Su Chengyi raised his eyes as he listened to the sound of the sea breeze whistling past his ears.
The glaciers in the distance collided, making a subtle sound of broken ice.
From time to time, seagulls spread their wings and pass over the boundary between the sea and the sky. Chu Qingmian, who has recovered from motion sickness after taking motion sickness medicine, has already sat up and followed the guide's finger to look at the Arctic Puffin, a unique species of Iceland, on the other side.
Su Chengyi simply turned around, folded his arms and leaned on the railing, looking at the eldest lady's back from a distance.
The next second, she raised a beautiful smile under the sunlight and shouted excitedly to him on the other side:
"Su Chengyi, look! These little birds look like penguins!"
Su Chengyi raised his head and looked at these "flying little penguins". He had seen this species in a natural history magazine before.
The puffin is a very cute little bird. Melancholy and cuteness coexist perfectly in it. It is the seabird with the strongest diving ability in the world.
Miss Chu, who always likes cute animals, naturally couldn't resist such a little bird. She forgot about seasickness for a moment. When the puffin plunged into the water, she was so excited that she seemed to have witnessed some wonderful hunting performance. .
Su Chengyi raised the corners of his mouth, secretly amused.
Who will speak out for the unfortunately caught fish?
When they officially sailed into the whale watching waters, Miss Chu became quiet, as if she was worried that her voice would disturb the giant animals swimming by.
Su Chengyi walked up behind her and touched her head through the hat.
"They can't hear you."
"Shhh."
Chu Qingmian shook her head and said softly:
"I always feel like I can feel their presence."
As soon as she finished speaking, she stared at the sea level with a serious expression.
Su Chengyi found it funny, but no longer insisted that she believe in science.
After all, maybe a mysterious and great creature like a whale needs some metaphysics?
After all, it is better not to impose human science on other living things.
Time gradually passed, the sea level was as calm as ever, and the sea wind that was raging just now seemed to have calmed down a little.
Even the tour guide who was sworn at the beginning felt a little uncomfortable. He coughed a few times in embarrassment and looked down at his watch gradually becoming more anxious.
In his prosperous years as a tour guide, there was rarely a time when his prediction was wrong, but today was the case.
The tour guide was a little upset, because this little girl looked like a very pure girl at first glance, and she had respect and love for whales that many outsiders would not give.
It just happened that at this time, when the right place, the right people, and the right time were available, did they encounter the 1% possibility again?
I originally thought the little girl would feel sad about this, but she turned around on the deck and still smiled and said:
"Is it easy to see whales in weather like this?"
"Yes."
The tour guide scratched his head and sighed:
"But we really can't predict this situation. We can't tell what's wrong. There's nothing we can do if they don't want to show their heads. As I said before we got on the boat, if we can't see whales, our group can do it for free. A complimentary whale watching tour is provided, if you are still free tomorrow.”
"It doesn't matter."
Chu Qingmian was lying on the railing, with a beautiful smile on her eyes and brows.
"The sun is so bright today, they may have to take a nap!"
I have seen too many tourists who behaved and rolled around, clamoring for their money back if something went wrong, but suddenly meeting such a reasonable person made the tour guide freeze on the spot, not knowing what to say for a while.
"However, whales sleep in a vertical or horizontal position floating near the water, which means you can see them."
At this time, Su Chengyi said slowly.
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His romantic imagination was shattered again, and Chu Qingmian glared at him.
"Humph, I get it!"
"Heh."
Su Chengyi couldn't help but laugh, causing Miss Chu to wrinkle her face and give a warning look that she thought was fierce.
"You can come and see it again tomorrow."
After thinking about it, he said.
Although this will make your itinerary very tight, you come to Iceland just to see the whales, so you can’t come back empty-handed.
Besides, you can't be so unlucky for two days in a row, right? In that case, the tour guide may also be ruined.
“Actually, it’s not necessary.”
Chu Qingmian blinked, her soft eyelashes raised in a gentle arc.
"As long as you come with me, it's enough. The result doesn't seem to be that important."
"When I stepped on this whale watching boat, I realized that I didn't actually want to see whales that much. I just wanted to do it with you."
"The earth is so big, and I want to go to many, many places with you. We won't stick to this sea area. Because I also want to see the migrating wildebeest herds, the falcons circling over the mountains, and the falcons circling in the snow. Siberian tiger with paw prints”
"I think you will accompany me to the end of the world, right?"
Her eyes circled around the arc traced by the whirling puffin wings, and then fell back on Su Chengyi, with the warmth of melting ice and snow.
"Besides, I have long been prepared not to see whales. Because in fact, no one has seen ALICE, right?"
Su Chengyi looked into her eyes and nodded.
ALICE, the loneliest whale in the world, can only call into the void and never wait for a reply from its companions.
In the sea breeze and sunshine, with her back to the snow-white glacier, Miss Chu looked as beautiful as a fragile dream.
Su Chengyi paused for a moment, still thinking about what she said, when suddenly he saw behind her——
A huge whale jumped out of the water, swiveled its tail, and created a huge wave of water.
Su Chengyi's eyes widened. He was so surprised that before he could speak, more whales appeared on the sea level near the ship.
The fish are leaping and flying, the waves are undulating, and the turning arc is as graceful as the handwriting of a painter who has been famous for thousands of years.
There is no doubt that these behemoths living in the ocean are generously performing a wonderful show from the Creator of nature for mankind.
(End of chapter)