Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 162 Alaska
With a slight victory over the Timberwolves at home, the Warriors currently have a record of seven wins and seven losses in the regular season in the new season, and it is rare to get a 4-day short vacation.

Head coach Lenny gave all the players a holiday, and on the day of the away game with the Clippers, just gather in Los Angeles.

All the players cheered and jumped, which made them happier than handing out a large winning bonus.

Verus walked out of Xiaodao's house, his wrist vibrated, and he received a call from Oracle Larry.

Verus raised his hand to his ear, and the phone automatically picked up. He turned to MW and said, "Hey, Brother Larry, are you going to Alaska?"

Larry said, "That's right, Verus, I'll be waiting for you. We'll meet at the airport in an hour."

Just as Verus hung up the phone, another call came in, so he had to raise his hand to pick it up.

"Boss, I'm Doug, hehe, anyway, you warriors haven't played these few days, why don't you go to Las Vegas to relax and go shopping?" Doug said obsequiously.

Verus frowned and said, "No, I've agreed with Larry and Brother Joe to go to Alaska and meet at the airport in an hour."

Doug hurriedly said: "Alaska, I know, I know, boss, you said it. It's so fun, why don't you take me there? I'll be there in a while, wait for me."

Before Verus had time to say anything, Doug hung up the phone, presumably he was rushing to the airport in a hurry.

At a private airport on the outskirts of San Francisco, Verus took a Pandora ride and drove over.

A beautiful Gulfstream V business jet parked quietly at the end of the runway. This is a new big toy that Oracle boss Larry just bought.

Verus thanked the ride buddies who sent him all the way to the airport, and gave each other a five-star praise.

Standing by the plane, Larry shook hands with Verus, and said with a smile, "My plane is too small and not impressive enough. It's bigger than your Verus two planes."

While shaking Larry's hand, Verus smiled and said, "There, Brother Larry, you can drive this Gulfstream V by yourself. It has a top speed of Mach 0.9, a ceiling of 16000 meters, and a range of 12000 kilometers. It's more exciting than riding a 747. too much."

Not long after the two stood together and chatted, Joe and Doug also arrived one after another.

Doug said with a smile: "Hello, Brother Larry, Brother Joe, you two brothers, you must bring me when you go to Alaska. We agreed to drink coffee together last time."

Joe smiled and said, "Hey, Doug, this time it's not for fun, are you really okay?"

Verus also persuaded: "Yes, Doug, the sea is very windy and the waves are strong. The wind speed in the Bering Strait can reach more than 100 kilometers, and the wave height is 40 feet. Doug, you have never been at sea."

Doug was unconvinced and said: "You guys are not afraid, but I am young, so why should I be afraid!"

Larry smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it, we're all here, let's go together. But Doug, you have to pay attention to safety, everything depends on the captain."

Doug was overjoyed, and he patted his chest to reassure him that Verus had no choice but to hook him, and they boarded the plane laughing and laughing together.

The advantage of the small plane is that it can land at any airport. The Arctic Circle is naturally in the polar night in winter. Larry landed safely at the Alaska Fishing Port Airport relying on the advanced GPS navigation system.

A snowmobile that had been waiting for a long time took the group of four to the pier. In the dark night, the crab boat sailed out of the fishing port.

In the cabin warm as spring, Captain Henry of the crabbing ship Valor raised his beer glass and shouted: "Welcome, lads, and good luck!"

Verus, Larry, Joe, and Doug all raised their beer glasses and shouted, "Good luck!"

The self-brewed barreled beer has not been processed by industrial water mixing and alcohol additives, so it has no degree of alcohol in the mouth, but in fact, the stamina is still not small.

Doug collapsed after being fed two or three cups. Verus smiled and said, "It's good to pour it, otherwise he will have to spit out the gall when there are strong winds and waves in the ocean."

Captain Henry smiled and said: "Young people like to seek excitement, but coming to the Bering Strait, this is not a good choice."

Larry said, "We'll watch him, Boss Henry, which way shall we go this time?"

Captain Henry skillfully rotates the electronic screen, and the most advanced global GPS positioning device can help him find his way home in the vast sea.

After a while Henry said: "This year's fishing license was issued late, and most of the boats they left first went to the Angel Line."

Boss Fruit Joe said, "Then shall we take the devil's line this year?"

Captain Henry looked solemn, and said: "Let's go to the Angel Line again, the wind and waves and the water temperature will be better, but the good place must have been caged long ago. However, the Devil Line at the end of November is too strong."

Larry was so proud that he made a decision and said, "Henry, your Courage is the best crabbing boat in Alaska. Let's not follow those cowards and go to Devil's Line. This year we will be the king of the boat."

Captain Henry finally made up his mind and said, "Well, just listen to Larry, this year you will either starve to death, or piss off those cowards."

Verus smiled and said: "No matter what the harvest is, I will take all the crabs from Henry, and I will give you a fair price, don't worry."

While steering the helm to identify the direction, Henry said, "I'm old and old, and I can't compare with you young people. If this boat runs well, I will retire."

Captain Henry's son Henry Jr. came in and said, "Dad, I've dealt with the cage, I'm going to sleep for a while."

The job of crabbing, especially in the winter in Alaska, fishing king crab in the Bering Strait, is a life-threatening occupation.

According to statistics, one crew member dies within seven days of each fishing season. Even if a few days of fishing can earn tens of thousands of dollars, there are very few applicants.

Ship owners and captains in Alaska are increasingly unable to recruit young people who are willing to do this.

An average of more than 21 hours of work per day, extreme fatigue and extreme cold in the Arctic, as well as violent storms, slippery decks, and extremely harsh working conditions.

Once you are swept away by the fierce waves of the Arctic Ocean, the icy sea water will quickly turn you into a delicacy for king crabs.

Doug, who woke up the next day, still couldn't adapt to the bumpy sea life, collapsed in the toilet holding the flush toilet and couldn't get out.

Verus smiled at the side and said nothing, you are arguing to come here, this can only be overcome with your own perseverance, no one can help him.

The further you go in the direction of the North Pole, the lower the temperature and the fiercer the wind and waves.

The whole huge crab boat, like a matchbox in a typhoon, was knocked into the bottom of the water by huge waves for a while, and it took a long time to show a little bow and move on.

(End of this chapter)