Chapter 4: Jack and Rose
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Situ Nan would not have thought that he had aroused the curiosity of a strange woman, in the past two days, he deliberately paid attention to the situation of the traffic boats on the ship, and counted silently in his heart, there are really only 20 of them, if the ships are really going to sink, these traffic boats that seem to be a little redundant now are the lifesavers for the people on board. (The fastest update speed is on the Aishang Novel Network biquge.info)
Situ Nan didn't want to die, even if he couldn't prevent the Titanic from sinking, at least he had to find a way to occupy a place in these traffic boats. Although such an idea is very selfish, but the truth is that it is the same thing, there is nothing to blame! Situ Nan secretly made up his mind in his heart.
“hello! Mr. Andrew. happened to meet Andrew, the designer of the Titanic, and Situ Nan couldn't help but stop him. At the first-class dinner invited by Hawke last time, Situ Nan and Andrew had a nodding acquaintance, but whether people remember Situ Nan is another matter.
"What's the matter?" Andrew was puzzled by the familiarity of this crew.
"I'm Stoney, I met you last time! Can I ask you a question? Situ Nan said.
"Oh. I remember you. Stoney, I love your piano, please tell me something! Andrew said with a smile, he had a good impression of Situ Nan, at least he felt that Situ Nan was not quite the same as other crew members.
"That's right, I think there's something wrong with this boat, it's certainly not your design, your design is great. You see, now the temperature is so low, especially the temperature of the seawater is even lower, which will cause the steel plate of the Titanic to become brittle, you must know that even the British Empire smelted marine steel plate contains sulfur, which will increase the brittleness of the steel plate. If you hit an iceberg or hit a rock, then ......" Situ Nan didn't continue, but the meaning was very clear.
Andrew began to be unhappy when he heard Situ Nan say that there was something wrong with the Titanic, just like his own child being criticized, but he still listened patiently. Andrew was a little surprised when Situ Nan said that the low temperature of seawater makes the steel plate brittle, although this truth is not very difficult, but it is really interesting to discuss the low temperature of seawater with a famous ship designer from a young crew member to make the steel plate brittle. It wasn't until Situ Nan pointed out that the current steel industry could not be completely desulfurized, Andrew felt that this sailor was a bit not simple, he knew music, and knew some industrial production problems, if he was not well educated, he was very diligent in learning.
In fact, this problem has been confirmed in his previous life, and Situ Nan only remembered it after checking the information of the Titanic in his previous life.
"You're saying a lot of constructive, but I don't think that's going to happen, and besides, I'm just a designer, and there are some things I can't control." Andrew said with a sigh.
"Okay. Let me ask one last question, if a large ship is about to crash into an iceberg, in addition to slowing down and reversing, should it pass by the side at the same time or directly hit the bow of the ship to offset the kinetic energy of the ship? And I think it's safer to hit it directly, because it is the bow of the ship that is damaged in this way, and the watertight compartment is still in a safe state; If it is transferred from the side, I think this is very dangerous, because the steel plate itself becomes brittle at low temperature, and the ship itself has so much kinetic energy, the iceberg will draw a long slit in the bottom of the ship, and more watertight cabins will be flooded, which may lead the ship to sink. Situ Nan stared at Andrew after speaking.
Andrew's expression became stern, and his brows furrowed, "You mean the Titanic, right?" While I admit that you have some point, this will never happen, I promise. Smith is an experienced captain, and we have to trust him to handle it. ”
Andrew believes that nothing like that will happen, how can it be so easy to crash into the ice? He didn't want to discuss this unpleasant topic at all, but despite this, he was impressed by Situ Nan, "Stoney, you're really good enough to think of so much. ”
After seeing Andrew's disbelief in his "nonsense", Situ Nan said with some disappointment: "It's me who thinks too much!" Thank you for your answer. In fact, Situ Nan just wants to confirm how the Titanic sank, people don't want to believe in the tragedy, but sometimes a small probability happens. Now even the designers of the Titanic can't convince him, could it be that Situ Nan ran to the sixth officer, who is also the leader of the wheelhouse, and said: "Hey, buddy, if you see that the ship is about to hit the iceberg, don't turn around, just hit it directly." ”
Even if Mu is Situ Nan's cousin, he won't believe this kind of nonsense! Situ Nan remembered that there were so many people on the ship, and his heart was very entangled, thinking that if I didn't say it, I might regret it, and if it was useless, it didn't seem to be bad. Didn't Jack and Fabry say when they gambled in the bar: "Whenyou have nothing, you."
getnothingtolose.” What is there to worry about when you have nothing?
Give it a try! Looking at the calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean outside, like a pond, Situ Nan felt a strong uneasiness in his heart, as if there was a great danger hidden under the calm sea.
The Titanic is still advancing at full speed of 24 knots, like a long knife that is rapidly stretched out to break through the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Such a majestic posture made Captain Smith full of confidence in the Titanic, so in the next few days, even if he received ice alerts from nearby ships one after another, he did not take it seriously.
Smith has been running a ship all his life, and he has never seen any wind and waves, and he began to look forward to the sensation caused by the Titanic after arriving in the United States next week, because it is not only the most luxurious, but also the fastest cruise ship! Retiring as its captain is also a great honor.
It's a pity that Smith didn't know that it was this kind of stubbornness and luck that sometimes led to irreparable losses.
"Keep pushing at full speed. I'm off work, it's your turn. Smith said to First Officer Wallace.
In the afternoon, Situ Nan went to find his cousin Mu and told him his thoughts, as soon as he touched the ice, he would directly crash into it.
"This crazy idea is just ridiculous. I'm the captain of the ship, don't I know how to do it? "If it was someone else, Mu would have already slapped it in the face, as if a driver was told, buddy, if there is an obstacle on the road ahead, you don't turn and hit it directly.
"Mu, I'm serious, listen to me, remember not to transfer." Situ Nan was a little anxious.
"Alright, Stoney, don't talk about that anymore. I feel like you've been a different person since you didn't get knocked out. You would never have told me this before, but you've become a lot more guilty. Mu stared at Situ Nan and said, he couldn't figure out how this cousin could have such an idea.
Just kidding, even if what Situ Nan said was true, if he hadn't denied it, he wouldn't have held himself accountable at that time? It's not your responsibility to turn around.
Situ Nan was a little desperate, but unfortunately he didn't remember the exact time of impact, only that it sank at night on the Titanic.
Now that even Mu doesn't believe in himself, what can be done? Everything that needs to be done has been done. Originally, the Titanic's collision with the iceberg was an unthinkable thing for everyone, as if no one would have imagined that an event like 9/11 would happen in a previous life.
When Situ Nan was on duty at night, he seemed worried and hurried, looking ahead from time to time, but unfortunately the sea was dark, and there were only a few faint starlight.
The cold wind was biting, dripping into ice, and people shivered from the cold. Originally, the watchtower was Situ Nan's last glimmer of hope, and as long as the lookout raised the alarm in time, the tragedy might be avoided. But looking around on the ship, I just couldn't find the goggles, and the huge ship didn't have goggles, which is ironic! In ghost weather like this, you can't see far with the naked eye, even if you have a goggle.
The exposed parts of the iceberg are just the tip of the iceberg, so it is difficult for the lookout to see clearly.
"mlgb! If you want to die, let's die together!" Situ Nan cursed a word of Chinese and kicked the chair next to him into the sea. It's a pity that there is only the sound of the whirring wind in my ears, and there is no sound of the chair falling into the sea. Night, quietly!
Situ Nan didn't dare to relax all night, and shivered outside all night, as if he had been hit by frost, and only went back to sleep when Dongfang was almost bright. didn't touch the iceberg, Situ Nan was a little happy and a little worried, at least it was safe during the day.
Thankfully, he's working the night shift now.
Situ Nan slept in a daze until he woke up in the afternoon, and when Lao Bi came to discuss music topics with Situ Nan, he was rejected by Situ Nan, and he is now annoyed to death. To be prepared, Situ Nan dug out the only £50 bill out of the drawer and put it in his pocket, as well as a large bottle of whiskey, a knife, and a bag of food, which he hid in his uniform robe, and the cold was the biggest cause of death. When I go to work at night, I take it with me, so I see the opportunity to do it. I believe that by knowing some opportunities and being a sailor, there will always be a better chance of running on a traffic boat.
Sometimes it is more frustrating and terrifying to know that misfortune is coming but unable to do anything about it, and to have to endure the suffering before it comes, than to face it directly. Intuition sued sù himself, and a qiē began to make a noise. Situ Nanning is willing to tell himself that maybe because of his appearance, the butterfly effect, the Titanic will eventually go all safe, but so far, except for Jack and Rose who were fictional in the movie in their previous lives, the other qiē are the same as the original trajectory of the development of time and space, especially the stubborn Captain Smith to the iceberg forecast, all the way to the United States at full speed, which has to make Situ Nan tremble. He had already died once, so he naturally knew how to cherish life more.
It's okay to be prepared, it's best to make some small preparations yourself! It's evening again, the sun is setting, the sky is golden, looking into the distance, the water and the sky are connected, and it is impossible to tell whether it is the sea or the sky.
Although such scenes are screened almost every day, Situ Nan has never felt that today's sunset is so beautiful, as if he has come to life, and he has infinite reluctance to light.
"Hey! Mr. William, we meet again. In the afterglow of the setting sun, Laura walked over in style, the soft light shining on her face, reflecting her smile.
"Yes, Miss Laura, I like people to call me Stoney. You are beautiful today. Situ Nan praised.
"Thank you. It's the first time I've heard your compliment! Laura smiled playfully.
In fact, Laura is quite beautiful, with fair and delicate skin, not as rough as Western women, but similar to the skin of Eastern women. Although there are no screws as charming as a bright rose, Laura belongs to the kind of beauty that is very attractive, restrained, and has a blue heart, giving people a sense of tranquility.
"Really? Actually, it's just telling the truth. Situ Nandao saw Laura holding a stack of papers in her hand, which seemed to be musical notes, and couldn't help asking, "By the way, what are you holding in your hand?" Is it sheet music? ”
"Yes. It's a pity that this song is incomplete. Laura said regretfully.
Situ Nan took it and took a look, it turned out to be the score of "My Heart is Eternal", although there were some mistakes in it, it was rare that Laura wrote down seventy or eighty percent of it, and it could be seen that she also studied music.
"It's this one! I'd like to help you with that, can I? Situ Nan already understood what Laura meant, and it was rare for someone to appreciate it, and he was happy to sort out this remnant completely.
Situ Nan took the pen and paper handed over by Laura, (she was even ready for this!) In less than five minutes, the mistakes were corrected, and the remaining parts were not put up.
"If you add violin and cello together, it works even better." Laura hummed the melody and said, "By the way, are you the author of this song?" It's really remarkable. ”
"Not me. It was written by a man named James Cameron. But he's a loser and dead. Situ Nan said. But Master Card's filming is really burning money.
"Oh. It's a pity. Laura said.
Maybe it's because the pressure of the past two days has been too much, and now there is an opportunity to talk, so Situ Nan seemed a little excited, and talked a lot about music with Laura.
In fact, Laura is still a good friend, and she has only had two contacts, but Situ Nan found that Laura was very enthusiastic and generous, straightforward and easy-going, without the arrogance of a rich lady.
"By the way, is there still a word for this song, once I heard you sing it on the deck, it should be this melody, but unfortunately I didn't hear it clearly." Laura said with a smile, looking at Situ Nan with clear blue eyes.
"You're right, it's a song with the filled words, but I've only met you twice, when did you hear me sing?" Situ Nan asked curiously.
"You used to play the harmonica down there, and sometimes you sang two verses, and what I saw on the deck above you, you didn't notice below. Hey. Laura said with some smugness.
Situ Nan was about to say something, when a sound sounded on the boat, it was dinner time.
"I'm leaving. It's a pleasure to talk to you. Remember you owe me a lyric. Laura raised the score in her hand and smiled, and was about to walk away.
"Hey, wait!" Situ Nan hurriedly said.
"Anything else?" Laura turned her head and found that Situ Nan seemed to have something unspeakable.
"Hmmm······" Situ Nan touched his nose and said, "Actually, it's nothing, don't die too much when you sleep at night, if anything happens, remember to run to the upper deck immediately." ”
"Don't ask why, let's talk about this when we have a chance!" Seeing Laura's puzzled eyes, Situ Nan didn't bother to explain, and turned to leave. As for the lyrics, maybe the two will never have a chance to meet again.
"This guy, again. Why is it that every time he leaves without finishing his words. Laura was annoyed.
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