Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with more than 50 islands, large and small. The whole city is half on land and half on the sea, like a garden built on the sea.

In addition to its natural beauty, Auckland is also known for its easy accessibility.

You can get anywhere in half an hour's drive. Whether it's a boat ride to an island, a walk through the rainforest, a picnic on a volcano or surfing in the sea.

Soon, Jiang Chen took Liu Yao and got off the car at the seaside pier.

The wharf, called Old Fisherman, was found online by the local Chinese community in New Zealand. The owner is an Englishman named John and very friendly to tourists. It is precisely because of this that his business is very hot, and many people come to his dock to rent boats and go to sea.

According to netizens who have been here, the owner of the pier once served in the Australian Navy and is a good diver.

The marina is also well equipped and the rental of various diving equipment is not very expensive.

Taking Liu Yao's hand, Jiang Chen walked to the office at the dock and asked about renting a boat and diving.

The red-nosed Englishman was very happy to see Jiang Chen asking about diving, and happily sold him all kinds of wetsuits in his collection. And carefully explained to him the things that need to be paid attention to when diving.

"When diving, you must pay attention to the depth, I recommend not more than 6 meters for beginners. ”

"6 meters, what does that mean?" Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask.

"In the shallow sea area, it is only 6 meters shallow and you can see the beautiful view. So if you're going to dive, I wouldn't recommend renting a yacht to go far away. to a deeper water. You may dive a few tens of meters and not see anything, and there is a danger of running into a shark. "It's dangerous. But John's tone is funny.

"Shark, shark?" Liu Yao shuddered. looked at Jiang Chen fearfully, "Let's not dive yet." ”

Although her English was average, Liu Yao still heard the word shark.

Seeing the tourist's frightened expression, John smiled innocently and gestured with his hand.

"There's no need to worry too much. The vast majority of sharks do not attack people, and ten times more people are killed by coconuts than by sharks every year. The only ones who can attack people are great white sharks and tiger sharks. In some places, there are also activities organized for divers to feed the sharks. ”

For sharks, Jiang Chenzhi is not very afraid.

After all, he has even had a terrifying death claw "front and anus", and he will be afraid of sharks that only rely on teeth?

"It's the first time I've seen businessmen who persuade guests not to rent their own yachts. Looking at John's serious look. Jiang Chen spread his hands helplessly.

"I am responsible for the lives of tourists. John shrugged, "You can only enjoy the charm of the sea if you can guarantee the safety of your life." ”

"It seems that you have a good insight into the charm of the sea. Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"I love diving. John smiled, and a pair of white teeth came out of his stubble,

"But I still want to rent a yacht and a set of diving equipment, and I'll take care of my safety. Jiang Chen shook his head and said.

John still wanted to persuade Jiang Chen, but at this time, a discordant voice came from behind Jiang Chen.

"Can you hurry up in front, don't stand there if you can't afford to rent?" a man with sunglasses. Impatiently urged. Next to him stood a coolly dressed woman, who was now holding his arm affectionately.

Seriously, Dai Zhengming is simply annoyed by those compatriots who come to New Zealand for tourism. In December, New Zealand's fresh, free air is overshadowed. There will also be more garbage on street corners and alleys. The situation will only be alleviated in late January, when it will be time for his compatriots to go home for the New Year.

Don't doubt it. Although he is also dressed in yellow skin, he undoubtedly has a white and shining heart. Worked at Microsoft for a few years. With his outstanding performance, he finally got the opportunity to immigrate overseas. Although personally, he is more inclined towards Australia. But New Zealand is also a good place to go.

Like a monkey leaping up to the treetops, he breathes the air of the free world hungrily, looking down on his fellow citizens who look up to him with envious eyes. Pride often breeds the admiration of others, and prejudice is infinitely magnified in arrogance.

He has perfectly put himself in the role of "local", even more so than the locals who are extremely disgusted with outsiders, and even more so with the Chinese who come to New Zealand for tourism.

It seems that all the behaviors of the Chinese people are so unqualified and so eye-catching.

Because he spoke Mandarin, John couldn't understand what the man was saying, but thought that Jiang Chen had met a fellow villager, so he shrugged his shoulders and handed over the time to them.

Can't afford to rent?

Jiang Chen's expression was a little strange, and he didn't know what to say for a while. And Liu Yao covered her mouth lightly, turned her face sideways with a smile, and glanced at the man wearing sunglasses.

Seeing Liu Yao's face, Dai Zhengming held his breath for a while.

, what a good girl.

Although he has seen many beautiful women, this is the first time he has seen this level. Especially "that smile back", it almost made his little heart freeze.

Of course, perhaps because of the light-reducing effect of his sunglasses, he couldn't read the mockery in Liu Yao's eyes.

"Zhengming, they may not know English, or you can help them. The girl who was holding his arm, blinking her big bright eyes, shook his arm and said coquettishly.

Looking at the appearance, it should be considered an upper-middle level, judging by the age, it should be a college student, should be an international student studying in Auckland? And the man is almost in his thirties, not old, but certainly not as young as Jiang Chen.

"That's right. Dai Zhengming sighed and walked closer to Jiang Chen.

Although he looks down on that turtle, he still has to maintain his demeanor in front of beautiful women.

"My name is Dai Zhengming. ”

"My name is Jiang Jianguo. Originally, he was going to report his name, but seeing the expression on Dai Zhengming's face that seemed to have something to say, Jiang Chen temporarily changed his name and reported his father's name.

Liu Yao held back her laughter. just glanced at the naughty Jiang Chen charmingly.

"In New Zealand, it is very unethical to occupy public resources for long periods of time. I don't know if anyone taught you this when you were in China. But when you go abroad, it's better to give your motherland more face. ”

"Compared to occupying 'public resources'. I'd rather call it a consulting business, not to mention that it's less than three minutes-" Looking at his serious appearance, Jiang Chen couldn't help but "argue" with some laughter.

Dai Zhengming interrupted Jiang Chen's words very "politely" and said in an educational tone.

"But there's still someone in the queue behind you, isn't it? I'll give you a pretty simple example, which is one of the things I've felt deeply about all my years of living in New Zealand. I once saw a Chinese aunt at St-Heliers ordering food with her grandson, and they occupied the cash register for a long time grinding and chirping, and then finally ordered a mocha and a sandwich and a children's meal. ”

Uh, does this mean Sang scolding Huai?

Jiang Chen deliberately glanced behind him. It doesn't seem like there are many people queuing up here other than them

"Is there anything wrong with this?" Jiang Chen asked a little confused.

"It's quality. Dai Zhengming looked at Jiang Chen's eyes seriously and said seriously.

"You mean that the aunt with the child took up the queue time of everyone behind?" Jiang Chen asked with a strange expression.

Damn, do you remember this kind of little thing, and you still feel a lot of feelings? You are really the best.

"That's right. If you want to order something, think about what to order before you stand in line, otherwise you won't occupy a place at the checkout counter and it will cause problems for others who are preparing to order. ”

"Well, I admit that it's a very unqualified thing to occupy the pit and not pull shi. Jiang Chen spread out his hand.

"And you're doing that right now. Dai Zhengming made a serious face, "And pay attention to your words." You represent the image of the country behind you. Please don't put the word shi on your lips. Use insulting words to strangers, and you could face prosecution if it's in the U.S. ”

The expression on Jiang Chen's face was indescribably strange.

Unfortunately, he really knows a crooked nut who hangs shit on his lips every day. (Roberts, who is far away in Los Angeles, sneezes.) Woke up a sleeping Hollywood chick next to him. ）

Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't speak, Dai Zhengming thought that he was ashamed and had nothing to say, so he continued.

"Even if you have a little money. Please also do not take those unqualified behaviors out of the country. ”

"To be correct, I'm not a little bit of money. Jiang Chen corrected with a little embarrassment.

"Then you have to pay more attention to quality. Otherwise, it will give the impression that you have no money. There is no taste. A flash of disdain flashed in his eyes, and Dai Zhengming went to the top of the platform.

After that, he then turned to Liu Yao gentlemanly and took out the business card from his arms.

"Beautiful lady, this is my calling card. I own a bungalow in the Auckland metropolitan area, and I'm now working at Microsoft in Auckland as the Chief Information Technology Engineer for the New Zealand Division, so I'm familiar with the generation around me. If you're interested, you can come to me at the address on your business card and I'll be happy to show you around the beauty of New Zealand. ”

After speaking, Dai Zhengming didn't care what Liu Yao reacted to, only left her with a smile that he thought was more "charming", and a "handsome" back.

Bypassing Jiang Chen, he spoke a British accent that was more standard than the British, said a few words to John, and then swiped the card.

Looking at him walking in the direction of the yacht with great vigor and the girl holding his hand with a look of adoration, the expression on Jiang Chen's face was indescribably strange.

"Husband~ You are being underestimated. Liu Yao walked up to Jiang Chen with a smile, grabbed his arm, and said coquettishly.

"Like, yes. Jiang Chen said helplessly.

"Do you need me to cooperate with you to slap your face?" Liu Yao's bright eyes flickered, her red lips hooked a touch of arc, and she said bluntly.

"Forget it, didn't he say it all? Don't embarrass the countrymen in front of crooked nuts. Jiang Chen teased.

Liu Yao snorted and laughed, pursing the corners of her mouth.

"I didn't expect you to prefer dry humor. Throwing the business card into the trash can on the side, Liu Yao said with a smile.

"No, I'm serious. "That said. But Jiang Chen didn't have the slightest serious expression on his face

Think about it carefully, the pseudo-public knowledge surnamed Dai. seemed to quietly cut into his line. However, Jiang Chen was not as interested as him, and he was still humble for a few minutes.

"What were you talking about just now?" John didn't mind that Jiang Chen had left him hanging out just now. Instead, he asked curiously.

"It's nothing like homely stuff. ”

"Indeed, when you meet a fellow countryman in a different place, you have to talk about it. But in Auckland, you should have a lot of opportunities to meet your fellow villagers. John said with a smile.

"Speaking of which, what do you think of the Chinese in Auckland?" swiping the card, Jiang Chen signed the invoice and asked casually.

"The food you cook is delicious, I like Chinese food very much, it's just a bit expensive. John smiled.

"Nothing else?"

"Nothing else. John shrugged.

Under Jiang Chen's repeated insistence. John made no further attempt to convince him, but told him that he must be safe and that he must go into the water with the captain.

Yacht rentals are not cheap, and the cheapest one here can cost more than 2,000 New Zealand dollars a day, which is almost equivalent to more than 8,000 yuan. Hourly rentals are more economical, but with the exception of those dinghies, yachts with living space are generally not available for short-term rentals.

In view of the rare opportunity, renting a dinghy to go to sea is really not enjoyable, and Jiang Chen, who is rich and willful, directly picked a dozen meters long. A mid-size catamaran with a living room and a rear cabin and a happy payment of $8,000 a day.

"Speaking of which, when most New Zealanders come to charter a boat, do they just swipe the card to get on the ship without saying a word?" Jiang Chen asked casually after signing the lease agreement.

Stunned. John didn't know why Jiang Chen asked this question, shook his head and said, "Unless it's a regular visitor who is more familiar with this." New guests don't know the type and price of the boat, so they have to ask. ”

"That's right. Jiang Chen said with a smile

Stand on a plank nailed to the stakes of the tied ship. Su Wen asked Dai Zhengming curiously.

"What did you just say to that woman? I think you gave her something. ”

"Nothing, just a business card. On the outside. Handing over a business card is a habit and a sign of politeness. Dai Zhengming lied a little embarrassedly.

At this moment, Jiang Chen and Liu Yao walked over to them.

Seeing that the beauty was still holding Jiang Chen's hand sweetly, Dai Zhengming's brows jumped, but he didn't react more.

When passing by Dai Zhengming's side, Jiang Chen suddenly stopped as if he remembered something.

"By the way, I heard that there is a habit of returning business cards abroad, so I'll give you a business card too. Jiang Chen took out his business card, but deliberately hesitated for a moment, then handed it to his female companion instead, and said with a smile, "I don't go abroad very much, and I don't learn as much about Western culture as you, so I learned from you to do it well." ”

Seeing Jiang Chen handing his girlfriend Su Wen a business card, Dai Zhengming subconsciously frowned. But thinking that he seemed to ignore him just now, he handed the business card to the beautiful woman next to him, so he swallowed back the accusations that poured into his mouth.

"Wenwen, you can take it for me. ”

"Oooh. ”

Stuffing the business card into the little girl's hand, Jiang Chen smiled mischievously, and then continued to walk forward with Liu Yao without looking back.

"You've got it done, now let's go?"

The white captain who was tinkering with equipment in the small speedboat on the side raised his head and grinned at Dai Zhengming.

"Well, let's go now. Wenwen, let's get on the boat Wenwen?" Seeing that Su Wen didn't react, Dai Zhengming frowned slightly and turned around.

I saw Su Wen, who was pinching the gilded business card, her eyes widened and she fell into a stupor.

"What's wrong?" Dai Zhengming asked confusedly.

Su Wen raised her head as if she had come to her senses and looked at her boyfriend excitedly.

"Yes, it's Jiang Chen!"

"Jiang Chen? Which Jiang-" In an instant, Dai Zhengming was stunned.

Jiang Chen, the chairman of Futureman Technology, but isn't his name Jiang Jianguo?

snatched the business card from his girlfriend's hand, Dai Zhengming's eyes widened in disbelief, and then he raised his head to look not far away.

I saw that the man who claimed to be "not a little rich" was standing on the luxurious catamaran and smiling at him.

However, that hearty smile, in Dai Zhengming's eyes, was so dazzling.

It's like a thick mockery.

As soon as he thought that he had just treated him as a turtle who had never seen the world, he gushed about preaching, and a sense of shame and shame came over him. His face swelled to the color of pig liver, and he really wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into it at the moment.

Especially when he saw the female ticket next to him, who was looking at the luxury yacht with envy at the moment, his face was as ugly as eating a fly.

"Are you going to get on the boat? Can I start the timer?"

The captain, who was leaning on the side of the speedboat, couldn't help yawning and couldn't help but complain when he saw that the two had not moved for a long time.

Hearing the captain complain to himself, Dai Zhengming immediately came back to his senses, embarrassedly said sorry to the white-skinned captain with low eyebrows, and then low-key pulled his envious female ticket on the speedboat.

Standing on the deck of the yacht, Jiang Chen looked at the dock that was gradually moving away with a smile.

"You're really funny. But that person's face is really disgusting, and it's really relieving to see him deflated. Liu Yao took his arm and laughed.

I just smiled at him, but I think he'll make up for it himself, and it won't save me from wasting my expression. Jiang Chen innocently spread his hands and teased.

Leaving this little episode behind, Jiang Chen cast his gaze into the distance.

Looking at the waves where the sea and the sky meet, feeling the sea breeze blowing across my cheeks, I always feel that the impetuousness in my heart at this moment has quietly calmed down.

For a moment, the EP indicator on his arm flickered imperceptibly.

As if to foreshadow that something unusual is about to happen. (To be continued......)

PS: (This chapter is close to 5000, and co-authoring the previous chapter counts as a small outbreak.) The outbreak of more than five watches can only wait for next month's holiday, and I'm really sorry that it's always been a guaranteed two-watch. Academic Alexander T.T)