Leveling Up With My Pet



The YD National Search and Rescue Center was where the middle-aged man, Myron, exuded an air of sophistication and authority. As one of its prominent heads, his presence in person spoke volumes about the centre's dedication to the matter.

Not only had Gal made an appearance, but Myron himself had also arrived, underscoring the significance the YD National Search and Rescue Center attached to this mission. Ren Ziquan, captain of the "Blue Whale," extended a warm welcome on behalf of his crew, introducing Gal to Myron.

While shaking hands with Ren Ziquan, Myron's attention seemed to be drawn to the two massive wreckage pieces on the deck of the "Blue Whale." Eager to examine them closely, he hastened over, momentarily neglecting the pleasantries. Observing Myron's enthusiasm, Ren Ziquan couldn't help but smile, shaking his head before following with a group of individuals.

The deck buzzed with activity as everyone gathered around the wreckage pieces. The YD team, in particular, displayed great excitement as they examined the plane's remnants, momentarily forgetting Ren Ziquan and his crew's contribution. These diligent individuals had aided in locating the plane wreckage and recovered two pieces from the depths of the sea—an accomplishment deserving of gratitude.

However, amidst the joy of their successful find, the YD team seemed to have become fully immersed, forgetting the need for gratitude. They inspected the plane wreckage several times, and one individual, appearing as an expert, conducted a thorough appraisal to confirm its authenticity.

The expert told Myron, [ " Mr Myron, there is no doubt this is the wreckage of our crashed plane. " ]

Myron nodded in relief, finally reassured. The extensive efforts in finding the wreckage required substantial resources and a workforce. Taking a final look around, Myron reached for a satellite phone, presumably to relay the situation to his superiors.

In the distance, a search and rescue ship from country M approached, having likely noticed the commotion. It came to a stop approximately a hundred meters away from the "Blue Whale." 

Disbelief appeared among them as one exclaimed, [ " Oh, God! The Yan people were the first to discover the plane wreckage! " ]

[ " It's all over for us. Our hope is shattered, " ] another dejectedly murmured.

[ " What a waste of time! We searched tirelessly for days, and yet they found the wreckage before us. " ]

The M country search and rescue team expressed admiration, shock, and disappointment, realizing that their exhaustive search of over 20 days had come to naught.

Yesterday, when the "Blue Whale" had sailed past them, the M team had greeted them with ridicule, confident in their ability to find the plane wreckage. Yet now, they were left dumbfounded and humbled.

Alerted by the "Blue Whale crew," Ren Ziquan acknowledged the presence of the M country search and rescue ship. Peering through his binoculars, he could discern the M countrys' expressions, which relieved him.

News of the discovery spread rapidly, prompting nearby search and rescue ships and helicopters to converge on the scene, watching from a distance. They, too, admired the wreckage salvaged from the "Blue Whale" and acknowledged the conclusion of the arduous search and rescue mission that had persisted for more than 20 days.

Some search and rescue ships began to depart, making way for a large salvage vessel from the YD National Search and Rescue Center, which arrived promptly. Although sizable, its dimensions paled compared to the mighty "Blue Whale." One could hardly ignore the discrepancy between their respective sizes—the former barely exceeding 10,000 tons, while the latter dominated at 85,000 tons.

Upon Gal's request, the two wreckage pieces recovered from the "Blue Whale" were entrusted to the YD National Search and Rescue Center's salvage ship, and preparations were made for their departure. Gal and his companions readied themselves, with Myron already boarding the helicopter.

Ren Ziquan, surprised by the sudden departure, questioned, [ " Are you leaving just like that? " ]

He found it perplexing since Gal had promised a reward of 100 million US dollars. Why was there no mention of it now?

Fortunately, before Gal left, he shook hands with Ren Ziquan, offering consolation.

Determined not to let the matter slide, Ren Ziquan decided to take matters into his own hands. As he shook hands with Gal, he switched to conveying, [ "Mr Gal, we have successfully located the plane wreckage for you. We hope you can expedite the transfer of the promised 100 million US dollars to our Global Shipping Group account. " ]

Gal evaded the topic, offering a dismissive response, [ " I don't have the authority to decide on this matter. Furthermore, 100 million US dollars is a substantial sum, and our approval process is stringent. You may need to exercise patience. " ]

Acknowledging Gal's words, Ren Ziquan replied, [ " Very well, for now, we will trust your words. However, we hope we won't be made to wait excessively long " ]

With the departure of the YD International Search and Rescue Center's helicopter and the handover of the wreckage from the "Blue Whale," the chief engineer of the vessel approached Ren Ziquan with a soft inquiry, [ " Old Ren, do we have hope of receiving the promised $100 million? " ]

It took Ren Ziquan a moment to collect his thoughts before finally answering, [ " I believe the matter is still pending. " ]

A surge of anger welled up in the chief engineer, exclaiming, [ " How can this be? We must have faith in ourselves! " ]

Ren Ziquan could only shake his head, offering a wry smile. He hoped fervently that the YD National Search and Rescue Center would honour its commitment, but he knew they had numerous excuses. Nevertheless, he prayed they would keep their promise.

After briefly contemplating, Ren Ziquan waved his hand, signalling the crew, [ " Let's go. We are heading back to Huahai City. " ]

The "Blue Whale" retrieved its anchor, setting sail to depart from the scene. Shortly after, several YD National Search and Rescue Center ships, accompanied by search and rescue helicopters, arrived to conduct further search and salvage operations.

Meanwhile, onboard the "Blue Whale," Captain Ren Ziquan briefed Liu Yong on the situation, as requested explicitly by Liu Yong himself.

Providing a more detailed account, Ren Ziquan expressed his concern, [ " Boss, we must remain vigilant regarding their payment. I have a feeling they might act rashly. " ]

Over the phone, Liu Yong's tone was more relaxed as he reassured Ren Ziquan, [ " Captain Ren, this is not something you should worry about. Your responsibility is to ensure the safe return of everyone to Huahai City. The significant reward will be bestowed upon you. " ]

Hearing about the substantial prize, Ren Ziquan couldn't help but feel elated, his worries about YD reneging on their promise dissipating. After all, he was merely the "Blue Whale" captain and not a high-ranking executive within the Global Shipping Group.

Meanwhile, a sly smile formed on his lips in Liu Yong's office. Would the YD National Search and Rescue Center renege on its debt? He chuckled inwardly, contemplating the consequences if they dared to do so.

Picking up the phone from his desk, Liu Yong summoned Hu Shijun, who swiftly entered the room.

Greeted with a smile, Hu Shijun eagerly asked, [ " Brother Yong, is there good news from our 'Blue Whale'? " ]

Liu Yong nodded, providing a summary of the situation. Upon hearing that the "Blue Whale" had successfully located the plane wreckage and handed it over to the YD National Search and Rescue Center, Hu Shijun's face lit up with joy.

[ " Brother Yong, that's fantastic! It looks like we're getting our hands on $100 million. " ] The thought of such a substantial sum filled him with happiness.

Liu Yong issued a task to Hu Shijun, his tone stern and focused. [ " Now, I want you to contact the YD National Search and Rescue Center and ensure we receive the 100 million US dollars as soon as possible. " ]