As the second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country, Walvis Bay played a role similar to that of Shangdu in Mainland China.
At the same time, Walvis Bay was the only deepwater port along the nearly three-thousand-kilometer coastline between Lobito, Angola, and Cape Town in the Rainbow Nation.
In 2014, Mainland China contracted Namibia's US $800 million project to reclaim land in Walvis Bay and build a new deepwater port.
The project was only officially completed in October 2019.
The new port included a container port capable of docking 100,000-ton 800-standard containers, a 372-meter-long cruise terminal, a 410,000-square-meter land area yard, and corresponding supporting facilities such as railways, roads, water and electricity, communication, and housing.
In other words, if it were not for this new port, Walvis Bay would not even be able to accommodate the Symphony of the Seas cruise ship to dock here.
However, there was nothing much to worry about at this time. It was only three o 'clock in the afternoon when a group of black limousines appeared in Walvis Bay, attracting countless residents to watch from afar.
Due to the construction of the nuclear power plant, the port of Walvis Bay had always been bustling with activity. Cargo ships that sailed thousands of miles constantly docked at the port. After these goods were unloaded, they would be quickly transported to the nuclear power plant project by cargo trucks.
This was why Chen Chen had to build the nuclear power plant near Walvis Bay.
Not only was Walvis Bay the only deepwater port in Namibia, but it was also connected to a railway. The further the nuclear power plant was from Walvis Bay, the higher the transportation cost of materials would be, and vice versa.
When Chen Chen's vehicle appeared at the Walvis Bay border control, the highest-ranking officer of the border control had already come out to greet him. Chen Chen shook hands with the officer and immediately explained the reason for his arrival.
Naturally, the officer would not make things difficult for Chen Chen. He quickly completed all the procedures for Chen Chen, including the paperwork for the group of family members who had yet to arrive in Namibia. All that was left was their signature.
After about half an hour, a small white dot appeared on the horizon in the distance. At the same time, there was a distant honking sound. It seemed to be a cruise ship.
However, as the cruise ship got closer, many people were shocked to find that the size of the cruise ship seemed to be a little shocking.
"That's the Symphony of the Seas!"
As a giant cruise ship that could be ranked in the top five in the entire Federation, it could be said to be very famous in the circle of people who were engaged in the marine profession. It was unknown who said this in a low voice, but it immediately caused many people to exclaim in low voices.
Gradually, the cruise ship got closer and closer. What followed was a huge visual impact. It was as if he was facing a twenty-four-story building. More importantly, this building was constantly approaching him, like a howling mountain peak!
Just as everyone was feeling depressed, there was another muffled rumble. The sound was deep and heavy, like the growl of a monster in the deep sea.
After another half an hour, the huge cruise ship finally docked at the dock.
As the passenger ladder was lowered, a group of elderly but elegant white people walked down from it.
There were more than fifty-eight people in this batch who came to the research center for the age-reversal treatment, nearly three times more than the previous batch. This group of gray-haired elders passed through the border on the grounds of traveling and skipping a meeting. After exchanging pleasantries with Chen Chen, they got into the welcome car that Chen Chen had prepared for them and drove to the research center.
Meanwhile, Chen Chen boarded the cruise ship with Qian Wenhuan and Cheng Cao.
"Please come with me, gentlemen."
The person in charge of welcoming Chen Chen aboard was a white-haired person who looked like a butler. "I'm Prince Steele's advisor. His Royal Highness has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Thank you."
Chen Chen nodded. "I heard that His Royal Highness has booked the entire cruise ship?"
"Yes, Prince Steele spent 20 million US dollars to book the rights to use the Symphony of the Seas for a month. Now, apart from the 2,175 crew members, there are only 500 passengers. Among them, there are about a hundred or so VIPs from various families. The rest are their followers and friends."
Chen Chen nodded and thought to himself that the Middle East was truly extravagant. The monthly rent of 20 million US dollars, which was 130 million dollars. It had exceeded the small target that Old Wang had set for a year.
"The reason why he booked this ship is that His Royal Highness has a special fondness for the entertainment on this ship."
The white-haired old man said proudly, "There are a total of seven communities on the Symphony of the Seas, including a Central Park, a Patek Happy City, a Royal Avenue shopping street, dozens of swimming pools of various sizes, a spa, and a fitness center."
With that, Chen Chen officially boarded the cruise ship. Moreover, it seemed to have been arranged in advance. Chen Chen boarded from the stern of the ship, so when he boarded the ship, he immediately saw a miniature park.
It was called a miniature park because the total area of the square was only a few thousand square meters. It was called a park because it was densely covered with various kinds of plants. On both sides of the park were unique bars and restaurants. Chen Chen even saw a steak house and an Italian restaurant.
At the same time, as he continued to move forward, Chen Chen saw a bar, a gym, a basketball court, a spa, and even a theater that could accommodate two thousand people...
Although it was only a glimpse, the size of the cruise ship and the complete range of functions on it still left Chen Chen in a state of extreme shock.
After traveling for about ten minutes, Chen Chen finally followed the old man to his destination, the largest banquet hall on the Symphony of the Seas.
At this time, there was already a large group of people waiting in the hall to welcome Chen Chen. This was a great honor for Chen Chen. Unlike the elderly people from before, these people were all relatively young men and women from the direct and collateral families of the various families. There were as many as a hundred of them.
"Welcome, Mr. Chen."
At the head of the group was a man from the Sand Continent with a white headscarf and a large beard. Chen Chen had seen him on television before. He was the younger brother of the current king of the Sand Continent, Prince Steele.
Unlike the other continents, the Sand Continent still maintained an autocratic monarchy system. Strictly speaking, he was the person with the highest status here.
"Your Royal Highness, I'm flattered by your hospitality."
Chen Chen bowed slightly to show his respect. Prince Steele stepped forward and touched Chen Chen's cheek in greeting.
After that, there was a long introduction. Prince Steele introduced Chen Chen to dozens of high-ranking members of the various families present. After this group of people was introduced, the banquet officially began.
The banquet was like a buffet. The banquet served dishes from all over the world, such as hotpot, barbecue, seafood, Japanese cuisine, pizza, and so on.
On the side, there was a world-class music team playing chords and toasting with each other. At last, Chen Chen and the others finally got to see what the true aristocratic circle of this world was like.
This group of people kept wandering among each other, forming small circles one after another, talking and laughing with practiced ease. Business deals that ordinary people would never hear, see, or earn in their entire lives were constantly produced in such conversations.
As for Qian Wenhuan and Cheng Cao, Chen Chen left them to wander around on their own. At this time, Qian Wenhuan also had someone to talk to. Meanwhile, Cheng Cao sat silently in front of the buffet, nibbling on his steak.
After exchanging greetings with the crowd, Chen Chen left the banquet venue and went to the deck outside the venue.
Before this, he almost did not feel the passage of time. Before he knew it, it was already late at night outside the ship.
After Chen Chen boarded the ship, the Symphony of the Seas set sail again and sailed into the vast sea. At this time, the sky had turned indigo. Combined with the dark blue of the sea, there was a sense that the sea and the sky were one color.
"The bright moon shines above the sea, and we share this moment from the ends of the earth..."
An ancient poem came out of Chen Chen's mouth.
"Good poem, good poem."
There was a flurry of footsteps behind him. A tall figure walked to Chen Chen's side and imitated Chen Chen's movements by leaning on the railing. "I've always admired the ancient poetry and culture of China."
"Mr. Ryan, you've heard of this too?" Chen Chen tilted his head and asked.
This was not the first time Chen Chen had seen this man. Back when the eleven families were first invited, the Foster family had sent this man.
Ryan Foster, the only son of Norman Foster, the head of the Foster family.
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