140 - Greet
As Namibia's second largest city and the country's largest coastal city, Walvis Bay is just as much a commercial capital as Middle-earth.
At the same time, Walvis Bay Port is also the only deep-water port on the nearly 3,000-kilometer coastline between Lobito in Angola and Cape Town in the rainbow country.
In 2014, Zhongzhou was contracted for an $800 million project in Namibia to reclaim land at Walvis Bay and build a new deep-water terminal.
The project was not officially completed until October '19.
The new terminal includes a 100,000-ton 800-TEU container terminal, a 372-meter-long cruise terminal, a 410,000-square-meter land yard, and corresponding rail, highway, water, electricity, communications, housing and other supporting facilities.
In other words, if it weren't for this new terminal, Walvis Bay wouldn't even have the capacity to berth the Symphony of the Seas cruise ships.
But at this time, there was nothing, but at three o'clock in the afternoon, a group of black extended welcome cars appeared in Walvis Bay Harbor, attracting countless residents to watch from afar.
Because of the construction of the nuclear power plant, the wharf of Walvis Bay has been extremely hot, and there are constantly cargo ships that have sailed thousands of miles to dock at the wharf, and these goods will be quickly transported to the nuclear power plant project by trucks after being unloaded.
That's why Chen Chen had to go through the nuclear power plant near Walvis Bay Harbor.
Not only is Walvis Bay the only deep-water port in Namibia, but it is also connected by a railway, and the farther away the plant is from Walvis Bay, the more expensive it is to transport materials, and vice versa.
When Chen Chen's vehicle appeared in the Walvis Bay Harbor, the top official of the entry and exit here had already taken the first step to greet him, Chen Chen shook hands with the other party, and then said the reason for this.
The other party naturally would not be embarrassed, and quickly completed all the formalities for Chen Chen, and even the formalities for the group of family members who had not yet arrived in Namibia were also prepared, and only one of them was left to sign.
About half an hour later, in the distance, a small white dot appeared on the sea level, accompanied by a distant whistle, what seemed to be a cruise ship.
But as the cruise ship got closer and closer, many people were shocked to find that the size of the cruise ship seemed to be a little amazing.
"That's the Ocean Symphony!"
As a giant cruise ship in the top five in the whole Federation, it is very famous in the circle of marine occupations, and I don't know who whispered it, which immediately caused many people to whisper.
Gradually, the cruise ship is getting closer and closer, and with it is a huge visual impact, just like facing a twenty-four-story high-rise building, the key is that this high-rise building is constantly approaching itself, like a roaring mountain!
Just when everyone's hearts were depressed, there was another dull roar, and the voice was low and heavy, like a monster in the deep sea.
After more than half an hour, the huge cruise ship officially docked at the pier.
As the passenger elevator was lowered, groups of whites with old faces but graceful temperaments walked down from above.
This group of gray-haired old men passed through the border on the grounds of tourism and cross-conference, and after passing through the border on the grounds of tourism and cross-conference, they got into the welcome car prepared for them by Chen Chen and drove to the research center.
And Chen Chen took Qian Wenhuan and Cheng Chao on the cruise ship.
"Please follow me, three gentlemen."
The person in charge of welcoming Chen Chen on board was a white-haired butler-like figure, "I am Prince Steele's advisor, His Royal Highness, he has been waiting for you for a long time. ”
"I'm tired."
Chen Chen nodded, "I heard that His Royal Highness the Prince has chartered the entire cruise ship?" ”
"Yes, Prince Steele spent $20 million to charter the right to use the Ocean Symphony for a month, and now there are only 500 passengers on board in addition to the 2,175 crew members, of which there are about 100 dignitaries from various families, and the rest are all their retinue and friends."
Chen Chen nodded, and secretly said that the Middle East was really extravagant, and the rent of 20 million US dollars a month, that is, 130 million yuan, exceeded the small goal set by Lao Wang in a year.
"The reason why I chartered this ship is because His Royal Highness has a soft spot for the entertainment of this ship."
"There are seven communities on the Symphony of the Seas, including a Central Park, a Patek Place, a Royal Mile shopping street, more than a dozen swimming pools, a spa and a fitness center. ”
Saying that, Chen Chen officially boarded the cruise ship, and it seemed to be arranged in advance, Chen Chen boarded the ship from the stern, so when he got on the ship, he immediately saw a miniature park.
The reason why it is said to be mini is because the total area of the square is only a few thousand square meters, and it is called a park because it is densely covered with all kinds of plants, and on both sides are chic bars and restaurants, Chen Chen also saw steakhouses and Italian restaurants.
At the same time, as he continued to advance, Chen Chen saw bars, gyms, basketball courts, SPA halls, and even a theater that could accommodate 2,000 people......
Although it was only a glimpse, the huge size of this cruise ship and the complete functions on it still made Chen Chen fall into the ultimate shock.
After about ten minutes of travel, Chen Chen finally followed the other party to his destination, the largest banquet hall of the Ocean Symphony.
At this time, there was already a large group of people waiting in the hall to greet Chen Chen, which was considered to give Chen Chen a great face, unlike the old people before, all the younger men and women in the direct and collateral lines of the various families here, the number of them was as many as a hundred.
"Welcome, Mr. Chen."
The leader is a sandbank man with a white turban, with a big beard, Chen Chen has seen it on TV before, it is the younger brother of the current king of sandbank, Prince Steele.
Unlike other continents, Sandbank still maintains an absolute monarchy, and strictly speaking, he is the highest-ranking person in the field.
"I am flattered by your hospitality, Your Highness."
Chen Chen leaned over slightly to show respect, while Prince Steele stepped forward and saluted Chen Chen.
Then, it was a long introduction, Prince Steele introduced Chen Chen to dozens of high-status members of various families present, and only after the introduction of this group of people was completed, a dinner party officially began.
The dinner is like a buffet, and the evening party offers dishes from all over the world, including hot pot, barbecue, seafood, Japanese food, pizza and so on.
On the side, there is a world-class music team constantly playing chords, staggering, finally allowing Chen Chen to see what the real aristocratic circle in this world is like.
This group of people constantly wandered among each other, gathered into one small circle after another, and talked and laughed skillfully, and a series of businesses that ordinary people could not hear, see, or earn in their lifetimes continued to arise in such conversations.
And Qian Wenhuan and Cheng Chao and Chen Chen also let them go around casually, at this time Qian Wenhuan also had a person to talk to, while Cheng Chao sat silently in front of the buffet on the side, nibbling on the steak one bite at a time.
After greeting the crowd, Chen Chen left the banquet hall and came to the deck outside the venue.
I barely felt the passage of time before, and before I knew it, it was late at night outside the ship.
As early as after Chen Chen got on board, the ocean symphony set sail again and sailed into the vast sea, at this time the sky has turned indigo, combined with the dark cyan ocean, there is really an artistic conception of the sea and the sky.
"The moon is born on the sea, and the end of the world is ...... at this time"
An ancient poem blurted out from Chen Chen's mouth.
"Good poetry, good poetry."
There was a burst of footsteps behind him, and a tall figure walked to Chen Chen's side, learning Chen Chen's movements and lying on the railing, "I have always admired the ancient poetry culture of Zhongzhou. ”
"Mr. Ryan has heard of this too?" Chen Chen asked with his head sideways.
This man Chen Chen is not the first time he has seen him, as early as the first time he invited eleven families, the Foster family sent this person here.
Ryan Foster, the only son of Norman Foster, the head of the Foster family.
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