Chapter 35: Fifteen Journeys Through the Titanic (11)
"Because of the uncertainty and insecurity caused by design and technology, there is no way to solve it at the moment. But we just need to let the Titanic discover the glacier in advance, so that the captain notices the problem, and the sailing speed does not have to be increased to the maximum. And give this latest optical-electron binoculars to your crew, and we can spot the glacier when it's not even near us. In this way, this shipwreck can be avoided. ”
Ruth looked at Lin Ming with a gaze as if she had discovered a new world, "I didn't expect you to be such a noble person. ”
"All right, Miss Ruth. Don't forget that your fiancé is still here. ”
At the mention of her fiancé, Ruth's expression immediately became a little melancholy, and Lin Ming felt that she was not completely desperate for this marriage. Maybe it's just an impulse, and of course the extreme emotion of jumping into the sea to commit suicide is too much.
However, for the time being, Lin Ming didn't intend to dismiss Ruth, but said, "So let's call our Captain Smith first." At least the ship is in his hands. ”
The most exclusive cabin of course had a telephone directly connected to the captain's cabin, and the first mate immediately connected to Captain Smith. Sure enough, the white-haired and white-bearded old captain arrived with a few crew members.
"What, is it true?"
The old captain didn't believe it, he actually felt that it was an honor to be able to become the captain of the Titanic before he retired. But now it seems that it is a coffin prepared for yourself. In fact, he already believes about 70% in his heart.
"Smith, you know it's possible. So we just need to avoid these problems and we can save the ship. ”
"Okay, but this gentleman, can you let the hostages go. After all, they are all nobles of high status. I guess even if you're a person from the future, you don't want to have any conflict with them. ”
"Let them go, of course! But Miss Ruth needs to talk to me, and I'll only tell Ruth the reason for it. It involved her personal affairs. ”
The old captain opened his mouth wide, and with a sigh, he ignored it. He thinks it may have something to do with love that can't be described with reason.
"Okay, now let's go out to breathe, even if it's first class, the air in the room is a little stuffy." Lin Ming took Ruth's hand and walked out, and the rest of the people began to discuss how to save the Titanic.
Of course, our Mr. Ishman is willing to be a clown. After he was rescued, he angrily asked, "What about that man!" I'm going to put him in the lowest prison and give him the most severe punishment. When I get to the United States, I'm going to let him be hanged! This damn pirate. ”
"In fact, Mr. Ismei, we must let him go, and treat him with the utmost respect."
"Why?"
Soon when Mr. Isme understood all about it, he began to thunder: "Oh my God, he deceived you like this? It's a ridiculous scam, if he comes from the future, then I'm still the king of the world. ”
"Enough, Mr. Isme, please stop measuring your patience with your childish remarks. Regardless, we should avoid these possibilities. ”
"Hmph, you're all waiting for me."
Karl said, "Actually, I prefer to believe what the future man says, as long as he doesn't think too much about my fiancée. ”
"Hmph, your fiancée has already accompanied that gentleman to visit the Titanic."
"It's also good to let Ruth get her heart apart. What's more, I don't think a future person will stay in the past for a long time. He's just here to travel, isn't he? So we should think about how we can get more and greater benefits from this future man before he leaves. ”
"So you're willing to let your fiancée follow that Asian?"
"Mr. Ismail, I know what you're thinking, but please don't try to provoke me."
Ruth was holding on to the railing and looking at the beautiful scenery of the sea, after all, it was the first time she had seen this, and she couldn't help but feel much more relaxed. Lin Ming seemed to hear something interesting, and he gently pressed the pair of glasses that were staying in front of him.
"Oh, what's interesting?"
"It's nothing, I just think that sometimes you can't look at a person with a superficial impression."
Lin Ming didn't expect that the performance in the original work was very bad, just like Carl, a rich second-generation who didn't learn and didn't know how to do it, would suddenly become calm and rational. This kind of thing, which is obviously a villain clown, suddenly increases his IQ is really incomprehensible.
However, although Lin Ming now feels that he has tried to avoid the possibility that the Titanic will hit the iceberg, there is still something unpredictable like plot inertia.
At this time, Ruth asked in a low voice, "Mr. Future, are there any traces of me in your time?" ”
Lin Ming smiled: "Of course there is, Miss Ruth." In the future, you will successfully escape and live a long life. ”
"Hey, please don't lie to me. But don't reveal too much, after all, the future becomes known and boring. I just want to know what's the biggest thing I've ever done in my life? ”
"Now you should have saved the Titanic, but in the future, you threw a diamond worth $5E into the depths of the ocean."
"Hah, how is that possible? But $5E? Why not the pound? ”
"Well, because the pound will not be as liquid as the dollar in the future."
"I didn't expect that country across the ocean would replace the British Empire. But how stupid would I be? That's a lot of money, enough to keep me carefree for the rest of my life. Then I will be a world-class billionaire in the future. ”
Lin Ming didn't tell Ruth that not only did you get this diamond once, but it was also a wedding gift from your fiancé with green hair.
"Well, the laptop you took out earlier, can you let me take another look?"
Lin Ming smiled, "That thing is heavy and big, I have something here that is more suitable for now." In his hand, an iPhone 5s appeared, which is the most classic model of Apple's mobile phone.
"What is this?"
"This is a smartphone that people will use for communication and entertainment in the future."
I have to say that Ruth, who is curious and very smart, quickly accepted the impact of this futuristic technology, and also learned how to take selfies and photos from Lin Ming. Of course, games and the like are more complicated, so I haven't understood them yet.
After taking pictures of the scenery on the Titanic, Ruth sighed: "The future is really convenient, if only I could go to the future to have a look." ”
"It's difficult, at least not for now."
"So Mr. Future, how will you return? Disappeared with a whoosh, or ......"
"Haha, you don't have to worry about me not being able to go back. Now I think it's time to enjoy this amazing trip. After all, even in our time, luxury cruise ships like the Titanic are rare. Not to mention that it's legendary. ”
"Hehe, it's a tragedy. If it hadn't sunk, it would have been like an ordinary steamer, and it would have been forgotten soon. ”
Lin Ming thought for a moment, "Yes, for this ship, the sinking has brought it enduring fame. It will even be made into many movies and TV series in the future. ”
Although Ruth doesn't know what a TV series is, she still knows about movies. Of course, the films of this era are not as mature as they were later. In fact, it's just some slightly blurry black and white images. And there is no plot to speak of.
So some of the things Lin Ming said were actually incredible to Ruth, but it also made her more and more yearning for the future. The melancholy that belonged to the girl in my heart began to fade away.
At this time, a subordinate belonging to Carl had a respectful look on his face and invited Lin Ming to dine. Lin Ming knew the intention of this rich second generation, after all, as the son of a businessman, he immediately smelled the most important things for him from some of Lin Ming's performances and identity. Lin Ming would rather believe that in the original work, Carl was so stupid, or at a loss. It's all because Ruth gave him a green hat.
After all, Jack is indeed much smarter than him, the rich second generation, in terms of appearance and the means of picking up girls. It's just that Lin Ming smiled, a woman like Ruth is not something that you, the rich second generation, can control.
You must know that the symbolism she represents in this film has a variety of meanings such as a free woman who breaks the tradition, as well as the incarnation of Lady Liberty. To use a very vulgar saying, in the world of Titanic, Ruth is the son of the world.
Of course, the love between Ruth and Jack in the movie is very romantic, and the tragic love story in the end is also very touching and acceptable to the audience. But in reality, that's too much emphasis on romance.
In fact, if the world were real, as Ruth just exclaimed, I would never have thrown a diamond worth 500 million into the ocean, because that would be enough for me to enjoy for the rest of my life.
To put it bluntly, a smart woman like Ruth will always choose what is best for herself, although she is impulsive, civilized, willful, and irresponsible, she is still a good girl.
The dinner was held in a very private place. The people who participated in this banquet, in addition to Carl and Ruth, were Yishimei, who was still a little angry when he looked at Lin Ming, the captain, the first mate, and the designer Andrew.
"Okay, the insiders have arrived, and I've arranged for people to guard the surroundings. So this gentleman, I don't know what to call you yet. ”
"My surname is Lin, and I think you all want to know something about the future. However, the Time and Space Administration has regulations, and some major events that affect the course of history will never be allowed to be revealed to you in the past. ”
These people were a little stunned, but they were also slightly disappointed, it seemed that the sinking of the Titanic was not a big deal, so the other party unscrupulously revealed the future. However, Lin Ming's words made these people more and more convinced that they did not belong to this era.