Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Crew Show-Off Diary (Part 2)
"Xiong Hao, do you know that person?"
A few captains nearby, lined up for a long time, got bored and chatted with each other, and ended up getting acquainted.
Xiong Hao nodded, then said, "That person is my university roommate back on Blue Star."
"Barely passed, he’s so scrawny, the goddess he liked was pursuing me instead, a total loser."
"This guy once wanted to join my crew through our roomie connection, but I flat-out refused."
"But now, how come..."
Xiong Hao used to look down on Luo Kuan, thinking he was just a pathetic loser.
He couldn’t even be bothered to let Luo Kuan join his ship’s crew.
But now... while he’s still sweating over petty jobs, this guy Luo Kuan has already become a cannoneer?!
It’s like a loser one moment and driving a Land Rover the next.
Xiong Hao couldn’t help but feel a bit of jealousy, and quickly rushed forward, loudly saying to Luo Kuan:
"Luo Kuan, it’s me! How did you end up here?"
Xiong Hao widened his eyes, looking up at Luo Kuan on the cannon’s seat.
"Huh? Is that you, Hao?!"
Luo Kuan was surprised, then pointed at the cannon in front of him, smiling at Xiong Hao, "Nothing to do today, the captain gave us a day off, so I drove the ship out for a cannon shot!"
"A cannon shot for fun?"
Everyone was stunned, showing a strange expression on their faces.
What the hell, a cannon shot for fun, don’t you realize each shot costs 500 Copper Coins, this guy is boasting again...
"A shot? Are you kidding me? Haha!"
Xiong Hao was stunned, then burst into laughter...
"Boom!"
However, in the next second, the mocking expression on Xiong Hao’s face froze.
They saw a cannonball roar out of the barrel with tremendous force, landing in the distant empty sea.
Shock, splendor, and... bewilderment!
Everyone was dazed, staring blankly ahead.
This guy...
Actually fired a shot?!
This is 500 Copper Coins!
And he just blasted it away for nothing?!
Wait!
How much does one cargo trip earn?
Copper Coins!
So... this one shot just burned through nearly half of what I painstakingly hustle for days?
This?...
A few captains were on the verge of swearing.
Why waste this money, give it to us, for crying out loud!!
What ridiculous extravagance is this?!
Xiong Hao himself was left standing, somewhat broken-hearted.
"So, what do you think, Hao? Was my cannon shot good?"
"Enjoy it? Not enough? Shall I fire another shot?"
Luo Kuan looked at Xiong Hao below, earnestly asking.
Xiong Hao never considered Luo Kuan a buddy, but the simple-minded Luo Kuan didn’t bear a grudge against Xiong Hao.
Initially, he didn’t plan to fire the cannon here, but seeing his friend Xiong Hao, he decided to let him see some excitement.
Hear the bang.
How could he not let a friend share the lively scene?
Looking at Luo Kuan’s sincere expression.
Xiong Hao:...
Negative Emotions +999!
...
"But dude, aren’t you afraid your captain will fire you for such wastefulness?"
Xiong Hao finally couldn’t help but ask.
It’s tough watching your friend struggle while he’s driving a Land Rover.
He already imagined Luo Kuan being fired by the captain.
"Fired? No way, my captain has already invested in me as an elite crew member."
Xiong Hao’s negative emotions +999...
"Besides, my captain has already secured a deal, earning a lot with each run, so this small change means nothing to him."
Luo Kuan didn’t forget his mission.
But when Xiong Hao heard this.
Xiong Hao... negative emotions +999 again!!
"You’re so noble, you’re amazing!!"
"Your captain... really lucky..."
Xiong Hao gritted his teeth, feeling a bit envious.
"Yeah, Captain Fang Yu is quite lucky, just a bit scared to die, hides behind when things get tough, otherwise he wouldn’t invest Lord Points in his crew instead of going himself."
Luo Kuan smiled, speaking loudly, earnestly fulfilling the mission Fang Yu gave him.
"Hmph... a captain like that only gets ahead by sheer luck... winning the lottery."
"In the long run, how far a captain can go depends on their personal abilities."
"Just wait, for us captains who’ve climbed up by sheer hard work, our time to shine will come!"
Hearing this, Xiong Hao sneered, hum-hummed in a dry voice.
"Good luck, Hao!"
Hearing Xiong Hao’s words, Luo Kuan was elated, thinking his roommate was indeed a good wingman, articulating exactly what he wanted to convey, even better.
A good brother, in his heart!
Luo Kuan winked at Xiong Hao, then swiftly sailed away.
Leaving Xiong Hao bewildered, standing there, unable to fathom.
What are you winking about?
I just dissed your captain, and yet...
You’re happy?
Wait!
Xiong Hao felt he was becoming part of someone else’s play...
...
What neither Luo Kuan nor Xiong Hao noticed was a captain blending into the crowd, overhearing their conversation, his eyes slightly brightening.
Soon, this person scanned the surroundings cautiously, then quietly vanished from the crowd.
"Captain Fang Yu..."
"Lucky to get a deal, so progressing fast."
"But afraid of death, so he invests Lord Points in crew, sending them up while he hides."
"Heh..."
This person chuckled lightly, feeling quite pleased.
...
Compared to Luo Kuan’s introverted and kind nature, Ma’s side had a completely different style.
Showoff!
Ma, alongside the burly Du Ran, strutted through the street, displaying a swaggering demeanor.
In fact, given Du Ran’s body type and the aura he exudes now, it’s hard not to stand out.
Passersby, upon seeing Du Ran, were drawn to him, looking quite surprised.
Every time this happened, Ma’s socially aggressive side was exposed.
Anytime someone stared at Du Ran, Ma, like a matchmaking go-between, would eagerly introduce Du Ran’s Titan Bloodline and their captain’s heroic deeds to anyone within earshot.
Leaving passersby bewildered.
No...
A few socially anxious passersby nearly had a breakdown from Ma’s relentless showoff behavior.
Bro, I didn’t even ask, why are you running up to me, talking like that?
Titan Bloodline? Sounds pretty impressive...
Captain killed a Lord... how does that concern me?
The captain is called Fang Yu? Seemed average in skill?
Yeah, yeah... uh-huh, uh-huh!
Why are you telling me this?
Can you leave me alone, treat me like air, and stop talking to me already?!
Socially anxious passersby fled the scene, feeling Ma was scarier than the burly Du Ran beside him.
We introverts are just playthings for you extraverts, okay?
The crowded street soon parted, clearing a path for Ma and Du Ran...
Very spacious, no one dared to approach them.
...
Watching the scene unfold, Ma stroked his chin, turned around, and admonished Du Ran: "Du Ran, dammit, tone down your aura, you scared off all the passersby!"
Du Ran: ???
How the hell did they get scared off, don’t you have a clue in your head?!