[Titanic] Harbor

In the early morning of the Carpathia, all the rescued people got up early, and some of them, led by the crew, gathered in the big dining room.

More than 300 people gathered in a restaurant, but at this time they did not want to enjoy the first meal after surviving—they wanted to mourn the victims under the auspices of the captain and pastor.

More than 300 people, no fancy clothes at this time, not even a formal black dress.But their moods were the same, there was no anxiety or impatience. Everyone listened to the pastor's slow and peaceful eulogy, and then collectively observed a minute of silence.

Erica stood in the crowd. She took off her cloak when she came. The purple dress didn't look too outstanding, at least it maintained a certain dignity.

By her side were Ruth and Mrs. Bucket.Whatever grievances they may have had with each other, there was a strange peace between them on such an occasion.

Not many people died this time, most of them were workers in the boiler room.

At the moment of the disaster, the sea water poured in, and the huge pressure almost made these people lose their lives without any struggle.Then the sea water poured into the boiler room, and those who died were buried in the blue sea forever.

Until this moment, Erica could imagine the scene of the disaster just by closing her eyes. She didn't intend to regard these dead people as her sins, as if she didn't think of herself as the savior in her heart.

"It's all over." Ruth walked to Erica's side and comforted her in a low voice.

She hands Erica a loaf.This is just issued one by one by the crew.The dry white bread is without any toppings, but at this moment, it is also precious.

"I think it is. Compared with those people, we are already very lucky." She took the bread, "Ruth, what are you going to do next?"

Captain Willow has issued a notice: At about 8:50, turn around and return to New York.

"I'm worried, Erica... I don't know how Jack is doing." Ruth pulled out a smile with difficulty, and she turned to look at her mother. Mrs. Bucket was full of bitterness and hatred Looking at the white bread in his hand, "But I'm sure, life will be better in the future."

"how about you?"

"My... my family has made arrangements for me." Erica replied with a smile, she didn't want Ruth's worries to be added to her.

On another ship, Mr Green had to end his short break.A memorial service was also organized on his ship, but the gentlemen did not comfort each other after receiving the bread.

They gathered in twos and threes to discuss how to continue their business after arriving in the United States.

This kind of gathering of business flows is hard to see in normal social occasions.People with a heart can always find opportunities and turn defeat into victory in the end.

The news that Green didn't lose money somehow spread on the ship at an extremely fast speed.Those who gloated at the beginning gathered around Green again.

Privy Councilors had to deal with these anxious and flustered people.

"Mr. Green, there is a news circulating on the ship somehow, maybe we can get your confirmation."

"You're talking about White Star stock?" The speed at which the news spread made Green a little speechless, but some standard rhetoric flowed out of his mouth without any hindrance: "After all, none of us have the ability to predict, this time The profit was just a fluke."

"My dear sir, I am already on the verge of bankruptcy! So, even though it is extremely presumptuous, I still want to ask you, what should we do when we arrive in the United States?"

"Yes, yes. Mr. Green, I think we should unite together. Otherwise, after landing, we, the major shareholders, single-handedly contributed to the acceleration of the Titanic, and I am afraid we will face a lot of trouble."

Most of the businessmen who surrounded them were not yet bankrupt, or as they said, they were on the verge of bankruptcy.

It doesn't matter whether Green is familiar with them or not, and whether they have had business contacts before.At this time, it is wise to twist into one strand.

"I think charity is a good way." After these people had finished speaking, Green expressed his opinion.

"Charity?" Hugh stood beside Green, and asked in a low voice with some uncertainty: "Sir, how can this help us?" Not a bad way to have a reputation.

But this time, the vast majority of people were saved.The charity they do is nothing more than condolences to some poor families. It can play a limited role, and it may be called hypocrisy.

"This is just my personal opinion." Green didn't mean to explain.

Similar issues were brought up by Ruth in the post-dinner discussion with Erica.

"Erica, what do you think is the most important thing to do after we go ashore?"

"I think it's charity." Erica replied without thinking.

"Hmm... a very good idea, can you tell me what you think? I mean, very few people would think of doing this." Ruth showed a clear smile after hearing this answer.She was very happy that her friend thought of it with her.

Of course, it was because this would increase her popularity and take the first step into the social circle. It was also a bargaining chip, allowing Erica's parents to set their sights a little higher when arranging her marriage at will.Don't introduce all cats and dogs to Erica!

Erica is unwilling to admit that there may be another reason: "Charity itself does not need a reason."

I hope those who lost their beautiful families can have a good spring.

"Other things, I will ask my secretary to take full responsibility. Sorry, I have other things, so I will leave first."

Out of the corner of his eye, Green saw gray blobs running quickly across the worn-out red carpet in the hall, and he had to end his conversation abruptly.

Hugh was pushed to the forefront. Facing this group of anxious and doubtful gentlemen, he had to suppress their constant complaints and said with a formulaic smile: "I think Mr. Green has made it very clear. As for whether you would like to To do so, completely listen to your subjective judgment!"

Hugh quickly got rid of those chattering gentlemen, and didn't even give the group of people a little basic face, fully showing the arrogance of the Privy Council secretary.

He originally thought that these people were the ones Green wanted to win over, but now the fact before him was that Green got rid of him and went alone to find a partner.

Green walked out of the hall quickly, and the mouse landed directly on the edge of a door frame in the corridor - lying down and pretending to be dead as always.

Green really has no idea about his pet mouse!

But who called his pet a mouse?This means that he has to endure this 'stupid mouse''s behavior of playing dead, which is the nature of mice.

His mouse wasn't too stupid. A stupid mouse couldn't escape the boat, and it couldn't appear in front of him safely.

Green walked to the door helplessly, squatted down, then gently stretched out his hand, grabbed the mouse by the tail, and lifted it up.

Well, its fur went from light gray to dark gray again, all knotted and stained with some horrible black stuff.

The sanitation work on this ship is not as good as on the Titanic, after all, on the Titanic, this stupid mouse was just a dark gray.

Green stretched out his hand and flicked the mouse's abdomen. Poor Su Ke was caught by the tail, restrained by others, and could only struggle hard in mid-air.

Green was sullen, and when he felt that Su Ke's struggle was increasing, he hurriedly let go of his hand, supported the mouse, and then comforted the chipmunk along its back.

No matter how serious the Privy Councilor's face is, there will always be some softness for some furry and cute animals.

Xio walked to a corner where no one was around, his expression suddenly darkened.This is completely different from his usual sunny and cheerful image.

"With your expression like this, is it because you finally can't restrain the devil in your heart? Young man, if you want to achieve your wish, you need more patience!"

There was another person standing in the shadow of the corner. Xio didn't see his face, but he knew who this person was. He sneered, "That guy went to find his partner behind my back. Maybe he's not like you said Yes, I will treat my savior sincerely!"

A red dot flickered in the darkness, and the man standing in the shadows was puffing.He didn't immediately respond to Hugh's questioning.

It wasn't until he finished smoking a cigarette that he exhaled the last few smoke rings, and then said slowly: "Green just wants you to accumulate experience first. When you can prove that you are doing better, he will give you more opportunity. The premise is that you don't let him see the expression you just had."

"Hmph! Of course." Xio sneered, and left the corridor straight away.

Walking out of the dark corridor, the 'gentle and patient' Hugh became as pure and flawless as his surname (White).

☆、No.20 Seven

"Going to the United States soon, Miss Erica." After two days of accumulation, Willow finally found a good way to refute Erica.

He investigated all the previous information on this woman, and even used his family power at all costs.The results he got were also gratifying. Through the telegram on the ship, he learned everything he wanted.

A very strange woman. When Willow studied the information he got, he felt very subtle compared with Erica's current appearance.

"I've already planned what I'm going to do, so don't worry about it."

"Perhaps you'd like to share with me?" Willow and Erica walked down the corridor side by side.As the captain, Willow knew better than anyone that his ship was ready to enter the port, and there would be no chance for them to have more contact after that.

"I think it's still about charity. My family didn't prepare anything more for me, so after going ashore, I will try my best to contact my family."

"But there's one thing I'm confused about." Willow was not satisfied with Erica's general summary.The young captain finally showed his aggressive side when the ship was about to sail into the harbor.

"I am very happy to share a little discovery with you, as a secret between the two of us." Willow pushed Erica to a wall in the corridor, and he stretched out a hand, pressed against the wall, and circled Ellie Card.

This action makes the distance between the two people very close, just like the popular girl love story in later generations. If the plot develops smoothly, the heroine will stammer to answer her own questions under the confinement of the hero, or Immediately blushing and heartbeating, it has been love at first sight since then.

After all, they are about the same age, and they can barely be said to be talented and beautiful, so such a thing is very likely to happen.

If there is no accident.

But Erica herself was the accident.

She hates oppressive and small spaces, and she doesn't like anyone who is particularly close to her.Every movement of Willow seems to be stepping on the point of her disgust.

Among them, what she dislikes the most is romantic love.

love story!

Erica lowered her head, and the broken hair on her forehead covered her somewhat gloomy eyes. In Willow's view, this was proof of the girl's weakness.

But the fact is that Erica doesn't want to show her throat, and she always has a feeling of weakness when she shows her neck.

"Why don't you talk? Miss Erica." At a certain moment, the distance between the two was so close that Willow could even feel Erica's breath hitting his face.

Damn height!He had to admit that he was a little frustrated because he, as a man, didn't get more initiative in this physical conflict, and the reason for his failure, besides Erica's nonchalant, was that they were evenly matched. height.

"I don't have anything more to say." Erica lowered her head, restrained the last bit of gloom on her face, raised her head, and gave Willow a bright smirk.

The lady stretched out her hand and pushed the man, and she broke free from the man's shackles without feeling much resistance.

It's almost effortless.

Erica shook her hand back, and she noticed that Willow was looking at her hand too.

A pair of slender hands.

Since Erica is tall and thin overall, there is no excess fat on her hands. Her nails are thin and transparent, but they look very beautiful.

"Damn it, what strength do you have!" The young captain only prepared one move, although he didn't know where he learned the flirting skills, but after this move, he really had no other way .

The male protagonist who was still domineering before instantly turned back into a frantic brat.The imposing spell of a few minutes seemed to be gone with Erica's push.

Erica tidied up her unwrinkled clothes, stood there tall and straight, raised her forehead, and asked, "I think you can talk about your 'little discovery' now. Of course, You can also explain, when you are about to dock, how did you manage to keep no one passing through a corridor for a long time?"

Willow blushed from being squeezed by Erica.How could he have thought that the advice given by his deputy was very good and suitable for him to pursue Erica.

This woman can't be measured according to common sense at all, and her thick skin can almost block bullets.

The young captain was muttering in his heart, but seeing Erika's questioning eyes on him, he still chose to answer her question. "The Titanic's rescue signal was sent from Mr. Green's private telegraph room. We can't verify the time of sending the letter as the Titanic sank, but... I received a telegram from Mr. Green not long ago. .”

Erica froze for a moment. Willow's topic was very dangerous, but since he mentioned it, she couldn't avoid it. The more she avoided it, the more suspicious she became.

"Mr Green?"

"Yes, a very powerful businessman. He is the youngest privy adviser. He has a large raw material market in South America and Mexico. What is even more admirable is that this gentleman had a very bumpy and legendary life in his early years. Experience..." Willow clenched his fists, and seemed to regard Green as his idol.

Erica pouted secretly, the word 'early years' was used, as if Green and their Green were not from the same era.

"I'm assuming you can cut to the chase?" Erica interrupted the captain, looking a little agitated, and Willow noticed a small movement in her, her toes tapped slightly instead of the original, steady standing .

"Mr. Green is telegraphing. He is also looking for the person who telegraphed for help."

Erica closed her eyes.After a disaster, people's recovery speed is really fast.

They're starting to go after the people they sent their rescue calls to.Although her intentions are good, if she cannot give an exact answer, it will be a troublesome matter.

Just as she was about to say something, a crew member ran over.

Seeing someone disturbing, Willow waved his hand and signaled Erica to stop talking.

I heard him say to Erica very seriously: "I admit that I asked the crew to block this corridor, so we were not disturbed by anyone. I also admit that I learned the behavior from others. Yes, but I like you, Erica. I hope next time, I can touch you with my heart."

Erica felt a little dizzy, and the cabin was humid and hot, especially after Willow confessed, she felt that she was once again in a mess.

It's just that simple business will be handled better.In contrast, Erica would rather face Willow's questioning than his confession.

She rarely hesitated, and at the same time, her brain was spinning rapidly, and she barely pulled out a thread in the mess: "It is like this. I assume that your pursuit of me is based on the fact that you have consulted my relevant information. Come on. Then you should at least know that I have my own fiancé."

"He's just a Baron, and he's not worthy of your love," Willow blurted out.

Willoughby's words made Erica look at him a few more times, not sure whether it was a youthful madness or his solid background.

But no matter what, Erica still has to express her attitude: "I think this is really uneducated. Since he is my fiancé, I will always be loyal to him."

Erica's words were categorical.

But she didn't even believe it herself.

Fortunately, she no longer needed to say anything to Willodo.While they were talking, no matter how slow the crew walked, they still walked to Willow's side.

"Captain, the ship has entered the port, please go to the wheelhouse."

Erica saluted Willow.

She may not have done anything wrong, but she refused after all.

Willow felt a little dazzling when he saw Erica walking away quickly.He wanted to say something more, but with the crew standing beside him, he had to give up his thoughts.

The ship finally landed.

People walked out of the cabin door in no particular order. It was a warm afternoon outside the cabin, and the sun was warm.Set foot on solid land again, even if it is not your own country, but that feeling will not change.

There are Americans present.At this time, when I returned to my hometown, recalling the change of fate in the past few days, I burst into tears, lay down on the ground, and kissed my own land.

There was joy on the pier for a while.Those who have relatives have quickly embraced their relatives, while those whose relatives and friends are not there also hug each other to celebrate their new life.

Such a scene made it hard for Erica not to think of the Titanic that only she knew.When the lifeboat entered the port back then, people were silent, completely different from the scene in front of them.

She smiled, just as Ruth was standing beside her, and they hugged each other.

Erica saw the police standing aside to maintain order, but because the scene was very chaotic, they all stood aside and did not immediately step forward to disturb the reunion people.

Erica doesn't want to see her family right away if she can.She has indeed inherited years of experience and memory from the original Erica, but in terms of living habits, it is impossible for her to imitate the original body all the time.

Maybe she got away with hiding it from Erica's family, but not from her personal maid.

In fact, these are secondary, the most important thing is Erica's baron fiancé.

A nobleman and a scumbag were like a time bomb hanging above her head. She was restless, but she didn't know what she had to do to make her family change their minds.

"Ruth." Erica asked hesitantly, "Is your marriage with Carl still counting?"

"I've figured it out. I'm going to go to Jack and we'll be together. I have no love for him though Carl has been nice to me, I have to admit, and I don't feel happy with him. .”

"What about your mother?" Erica asked a question that neither of them wanted to mention. For Ruth, Mrs. Bucket was her only living relative, but this relative always bound her. Do things she doesn't want to do.

"I will send her money regularly. In fact, even if I am by her side, I can't play any more role." Ruth's smile was a little pale.But she looked much more relaxed.