The days of being a spiritual mentor in Meiman

When they arrived at the hotel, the three of them wanted to go straight to the beach, rent a boat, and go out to sea to find the isolated island.

As for why he didn't fly there directly, one reason was that although Arthur knew that someone was trapped on the isolated island, he didn't know the exact location of the isolated island, and the school of fish couldn't convey such detailed information.

The second reason is that when the plane is flying in the air, it is far from the ground, and there are many islands nearby. It is difficult to judge which one is their destination. When Arthur is in the air, because he does not touch the sea, he also If you can't listen to the information brought by the sea, the efficiency is not as high as sailing on the sea to find it.

So, after a few people landed in the seaside city, they were going to go out to sea by boat. Hal contacted his old friend and found a good boat, but when he came back to deliver the news, he brought another shocking news. The regrettable news is that he may not be able to participate in this island rescue trip.

The friend I was looking for was one of my cousins. I hoped that he would not tell my parents about my return, but in the end, they still found out, and they hoped that I could go home. The expression on Hal's face It's a bit complicated. Obviously, he left Seaside City before because he had a family.

My parents thought my job as a test pilot was too dangerous, so they forced me to change jobs... Hal took a deep breath and said, Or, I can't say it was forced, it's just that they put too much pressure on me. , I have no other choice.

Indeed, I've always been the one in our family who was deviant. My cousins ​​and cousins ​​both chose very stable careers, and they were all in Seaside City. When they heard that I was going to be a pilot, they thought I would be transferred to Washington, even going to war, so I strongly disagree.

In the hotel room, Hal lit a cigarette and said while smoking: My mother cried several times, and I also quarreled with my father several times. In the end, I compromised because I knew they loved me very much. Don't want me to take risks...

Arthur leaned on the bed and said: My dad thinks the same way. He thinks fishing is dangerous and the income is low. It's not even as good as a taxi driver in a big city. He almost wants me to go to Kansas with his friends. The state has become a farmer.

Arthur's tone of reminiscence also evoked Hal's emotion, Arthur said: Because he is a lighthouse keeper, he has seen too many fishing boats sunk in the sea, and he knows how violent the sea is. , he doesn’t want me to be one of the devoured ones.”

Then will you insist? Hal asked.

I don't know. When Professor Schiller first told me that he wanted me to go to university, I instinctively had an aversion. People are not good enough, and there are too many things I don’t understand.” Arthur lowered his head and sighed and said, “I know that some people may say that I am timid, that it’s good to get used to it, and that other people have come here too... ...

But that makes me feel unhappy, even if I can only be a fisherman in Jianhai, or inherit my father's career as a lighthouse keeper, I still want to stay in Bludhaven and live with my familiar friends and neighbors , instead of going to the metropolis to pursue some career ideal.”

Schiller looked at Arthur. His temperament was actually somewhat similar to Clark's now. Both of them came from a small place, and there was a kind of simplicity in their bones. Sometimes the simplicity was too much, and it seemed a bit stupid.

However, Clark was always full of passion and drive, trying to adapt to his life at the Met University, and had the drive to overcome all difficulties, but Arthur, perhaps because of the lighthouse keeper who taught him, his father Curry Sr. A person who is too gentle, he is not so passionate, but seems more at ease with the situation.

It's actually not a bad thing, Arthur. It's impossible for everyone in this world to stay in a big city, and it's impossible for everyone to be an elite white-collar worker. Someone must be a fisherman and a lighthouse keeper.

God gave you a different kind of talent, maybe it is for you to do these occupations, to help those fishermen who may be swallowed by the storm. Schiller came up with a set of rhetoric from voters, but it just hit Ya He said, I feel the same way. I think this talent of mine can be used to help those fishermen...

The fish in the sea will tell me about the upcoming weather, and they will also tell me where the sailors are in distress, so that I can rescue them.

Arthur and Hal have nothing to do with each other, but they are somewhat similar in life circumstances. Their parents do not want them to take risks, hoping that they can choose a more gentle and stable career, but, because Arthur's father is a man He is more gentle, he will not force Arthur to choose, and Hal's parents are more powerful, which puts a lot of pressure on him, hoping that he can follow their wishes to choose a career.

I can't convince my parents, so I'm a little afraid to face them now... Hal lowered his eyes and said, I know, my neighbors may be talking about them, because one of them doesn't come home all the year round. son, which is rare here.

People in Seaside City are deeply proud of this city. They think this is the best city in the world, so few people will settle in other places, and I may be the only freak.

No, Hal, you have to go back. Schiller said with a rare sure attitude: I think, if you go back this time, you may get a different answer.

Hal looked up at Schiller, he didn't seem to understand what he was talking about, but he had great trust in Schiller's professional ability, so he stood up and patted his leg after being silent on the chair for a while, saying : I'm sorry, I can't participate in this rescue operation, but I think it's beyond your ability to save people.

If you come back, please call my home. Pilot Hal is on call at any time. Hal made a gesture unique to pilots, and then left. Schiller looked at his back and shook his head.

Okay, without further ado, let's go. Schiller stood up and said, You said before that you can judge the position of that isolated island in the sea. You'd better not be exaggerating, otherwise, I wouldn't A way to find out where that small island is.

It's not that I can guide the direction, but the school of fish can lead us. Arthur followed Schiller, walked out of the room, and said, If I remember correctly, all the schools of fish nearby know the news, They'll show us the way.

They walked out of the hotel, took a taxi, and came to the pier. The two saw a medium-sized fishing boat. Although it was not advanced, it was much larger than the boat that Arthur owned, and it was also much newer.

A middle-aged man walked over enthusiastically, shook hands with Schiller, patted Arthur on the shoulder, and said to him: I can see that you are a fisherman, and you must be a very good one, Hal It's my nephew, and I picked out a pretty nice little guy for you, who hasn't been in the water for more than two months.

Arthur walked to the side of the fishing boat, looked up and said: Sure enough, I saw this boat in a fishing magazine. Its speed and battery life are quite good, and it also has a big ice bin that I like the most. , Unfortunately, it’s too expensive, I can’t afford it.”

The middle-aged man boarded the boat with the two of them and said, No way, the price of the new model will go up. When the new model comes out, the price may drop. Okay, go play and wish you a good harvest. .”

Schiller smiled and shook hands with him. After Hal's uncle left, Schiller said, It seems that Hal's character is really good. His uncle is willing to lend us such a good boat.

Arthur nodded approvingly, stroked the railing on the boat, and said, This is really a nice little guy, Brudhaven has never seen such a good boat.

Walking into the cabin, Arthur praised him again and again. Schiller couldn't understand some of the technical terms he said, but he could tell that Arthur was a boat enthusiast and knew a lot about fishing boats. A small part, or even a part The lacquer surface used can be said clearly and logically. Schiller asked:

How did you know this?

The most popular fishery magazine in Brudhaven, whether it is issued by the official Oceanographic Bureau, or various industry groups, or even fishery magazines from Canada, can be ordered in Brudhaven.

Actually, I like to read the magazines issued by the Canadian Oceans and Fisheries Agency. They like to tell the truth, especially the weather and water quality conditions that are useful to fishermen. Unlike these magazines in the United States, they compare every day who catches the biggest fish and where. competition held.

Walking into the cockpit, Arthur felt as if he had come home. Although he had never actually steered this kind of boat, he had seen the scenes in the cockpit countless times in magazines, and he had already done it before he even read the manual. Know what all the buttons do.

He started to steer the boat away from the pier, turned to Schiller and said, I just saw that there seemed to be fishing rods in the toolbox in the warehouse room at the back. You can go fishing for a few rods. Maybe you will have better luck than you did in Bruder. Hello Haven.

Schiller smiled and said, How could it be worse than in Bludhaven? At that time, I didn't catch a single fish.

Half an hour later, Schiller knew that he was too happy. Not only did he not catch a fish, but he also broke the fishing rod. It can be said that his luck was much worse than fishing in Bludhaven. .

He found that he seemed to have no relationship with the sea, he didn't like fish, he couldn't fish, and he always felt seasick.

When he had never seen the sea, he had imagined himself as a free fish swimming in the sea, and even had a personality with the lower body of a fish tail for this reason, but now it seems that that personality still stays in the room of the thinking hall It's better in the swimming pool, but let's forget about the sea.

After two hours, Schiller felt that it was too early to be happy, because he really started to get seasick.

He walked into the cab, took a deep breath, looked at Arthur and said, Haven't you found it yet? Are you sure that the fish group leading you is not a road idiot?

Arthur frowned and looked at the fishing radar. He said: The situation is a bit unexpected. The fish school can only convey general information. They said that the target is on the west coast, but now it seems that it is not the west coast of the United States...

where is that?

It may be closer to Mexico. We are sailing towards the equator now. Maybe it may be near the Panama Canal. I remember there are many islands there...

But I'm a little seasick. Schiller said leaning against the door frame, Arthur looked back at him and said, It's normal, people who have never been out at sea will feel a little uncomfortable after staying at sea for such a long time for the first time If you persist for a while, it should be here soon.

After Schiller walked out, he asked Gray Fog in his heart: Why can't seasickness be adjusted?

Because it's not physical seasickness. Gray Fog replied a little aggrieved: There is nothing wrong with the body, the stomach reaction is a psychological effect, every time I let the stomach relax, within a few seconds, it starts to convulse again.

Psychological effects... Schiller leaned against the railing, closed his eyes, and entered the hall of thinking. His consciousness just sank, and he suddenly woke up. A voice from the superego came from within his consciousness: No entry.

Why not let in?

I'm on vacation.

Are you still on vacation?

Why can't I take a vacation? Only you are allowed to take a vacation?

Schiller was silent, then he asked:

How long are you going to rest?

36 days.