910 Temptation
The Dream slowly sailed into Jackson Harbour, also known as Sydney Harbour, a city harbour with a view of Sydney's most prosperous area.
According to the plan, the research ship will dock in Sydney Harbour for a few days to replenish supplies.
The cost of the daily stop reaches 10,000 Australian dollars, which is 50,000 yuan, which is expensive.
Before the Dream docked, Liu Wei convened a short meeting of the crew in the ship's dining room to distribute the procurement tasks, which were coordinated by boatswain Zhang Xing.
Docking, anchoring.
Ten people were left on board, and the rest stayed at the hotel.
"Daddy!"
Elena got out of the boat and saw her father, ran up and threw herself into his arms.
Stockton hugged his daughter and patted her on the back, staring at Liu Wei who walked over slowly.
"Hello, Mr. Stockton, why are you here in person?" asked Liu Wei.
"My dad can't come and see me?" Elena glanced back at Liu Wei.
"Liu, I'm coming to see you, I miss my daughter too, I've already booked the hotel for you, let's get in the car directly!" Stockton invited.
Two high-rise buses behind him honked their horns.
"It's too troublesome for you!" Liu Wei said politely.
"In your Chinese language, do the friendship of the landlord, please!"
All the crew looked at Liu Wei and waited for his order.
Liu Wei waved his hand and said, "Get in the car!"
The hotel booked in Stockton is a hotel owned by the Billeton Group, a super five-star hotel - Abyssi Hotel.
In Stockton, all crew members stay for free.
Liu Wei knew that he was not short of this money, but the sudden discount made Liu Wei have a strange feeling.
Stockton came from Victoria to meet them, I am afraid there is another reason!
I can't figure it out for a while.
Liu Wei didn't think about it anymore, just thought it was Stockton to thank him for helping to take care of his daughter.
After checking into the hotel, Liu Wei had another short meeting.
"In Sydney these days, the Auroris Hotel is our base, in addition to supplies, you can also go out for a walk, see the scenery of Sydney, every night before resting, I will personally check the roll call, I hope you allocate time reasonably, pay attention to safety!
Let's go back to the room and clean up first! Dinner will be gathered in the box on the seventh floor!"
"Yes, Captain!"
"Ahh~, I just want to lie on the big bed and get a good night's sleep!"
After the meeting ended, Liu Wei returned to his room to rest for a while.
Before dinner.
Stockton's room.
Elena took the initiative to ask his father, "Dad, what are you doing this time?"
Stockton said bluntly: "Take you back!"
Elena looked unhappy, "I guessed everything, I wouldn't have gotten off the boat if I knew it!"
Stockton looked at his daughter with a sad face and smiled, "Can a ship be better than home?"
"Of course, you don't know how happy we are on the boat, I like the feeling of sailing on the sea, I see a lot of marine life, it's much more comfortable than in the aquarium, and I have learned a lot of Chinese vocabulary, do you want me to tell you about it?"
Elena excitedly recounts her experiences along the way to his father.
Stockton could feel the joy in his daughter's heart, and smiled, "Your mother misses you!"
"Oh, Dad, when I come back from Antarctica, I'll stay at home with you honestly!", Elena blinked and said coquettishly, "Okay?"
Stockton took a sip of his coffee and smiled.
"Before I came out, I told your mother, don't try to arrest you back!
Actually, the main purpose of coming here this time is to see my son-in-law-to-be!"
Elena blushed instantly.
Stockton was concerned: "How are you getting along with Liu Wei?"
When she mentioned this, Elena immediately showed her grievances in front of her father, "Dad! There is a photographer named Susie on the ship, and she is very close to Liu Wei!"
"Hahahaha!"
Stockton burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Elena squatted in front of her father and slapped her father's thigh twice, looking aggrieved.
"I'm laughing at you for being stupid! From childhood to adulthood, whatever you want, we will satisfy you, but I really can't interfere in emotional matters, with my understanding of Liu Wei, your coquettish and cute skills are useless!" Stockton shook his head.
"What should I do?"
"You discuss this with your mother, I won't be involved, but I can go meet this photographer named Susie!" Stockton said.
Elena seemed to see the light again.
In her eyes, there is nothing her father can't do!
"You go back to your room first and call your mother!"
"Hmm!"
After Elena left, Stockton turned back to his secretary and said, "Let Miss Susie come to me, be polite!"
"Okay, boss!"
After Susie received the notice, she was a little puzzled, she and Stockton were not familiar at all, why did she see her?
Walk into the room.
Stockton gave a very warm welcome, "Miss Susie, please be seated!"
Pick up the phone in your hand and smile, "I'm admiring your work!"
"Thank you!" Susie smiled.
"In addition to the strong visual impact, your work is also very connotative, I like it very much!"
"Thank you, Mr. Stockton, for liking!", Susie wondered, could she really just call her over to talk about her work?
Stockton said, "Oh, by the way, I've been watching your work, and I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Elena's father, and this is my business card!"
Susie politely took the card.
She listened to Elena's family background on the ship and knew a certain amount about Stockton.
"Mr. Stockton, do you have anything to do with me?" asked Susie.
Stockton smiled, "The Billetton Group has a media company, and we're looking for great photographers from all over the world!"
Susie: "You want to invite me to join your company?"
"Yes, Miss Susie, I admire your talent!" said Stockton, spreading his hands.
Susie smiled and shook her head: "I'm sorry, Mr. Stockton, I like to be an independent photographer, I can't hide it, there are many companies in Europe that have made me offers, but they have all been rejected by me, I am enjoying my life now!"
Although nothing was mentioned in the conversation about relationships, Stockton already had the impression of Susie as an independent woman, which meant that no matter what kind of bait you throw, there was a chance that she would be rejected, which was not good news for Elena.
He can also understand why Liu Wei and Susie got closer?
The two have similar personalities and share similar interests.
Stockton was not ready to continue the temptation, and smiled, "It's a pity, Miss Susie, I sincerely invite you, please put away my business card, if your mind changes, you can contact me at any time!"
"Thanks, Mr. Stockton, is there anything else?"
"If Elena has caused you any unpleasantness, I apologize to you on her behalf, and I look forward to you reaching the South Pole safely together!"
Stockton got up and held out his hand to Susie.
Susie had roughly guessed what he really meant, shook hands with Stockton and hugged him, "I'll take care of Elena as a sister!"
"Thanks!", Stockton said to the secretary, "Miss Susie!"