Ling Hao and the others were a little dizzy by the bright sunshine. They were all in a trance looking at the blue sea and sky in front of them. They had walked between life and death, and now they felt like they were in another world.
When they floated to 200 meters, the cave began to collapse. Yang Xueting rushed upward at full power and at the maximum elevation angle, while desperately dodging the falling boulders. Although the rising bubbles can push them to increase speed, it also makes them more confused when avoiding danger.
Especially when they reached a depth of about 100 meters, several huge rocks with a length of tens of meters came towards them. Yang Xueting also exploded all her potential in an instant, drilling through the gaps in the huge rocks like threading a needle, and the hull of the boat There were even scratches on the rocks, and he managed to escape with the help of a god.
At this moment, the legs of the three of them were shaking uncontrollably, but they started to giggle at each other, so wildly that they all cried from laughter in the end. Professor Levins and Adeline actually cried. They hugged each other and cried. For these researchers, this experience was too exciting, and it may leave a lifelong psychological shadow. .
The operation ship hoisted the "Stone Crab" and "Pippi Shrimp" onto the deck. Since the communication antenna was destroyed, Ling Hao could only use a writing board to communicate with people outside. It took them 18 days to decompress. "Pippi Shrimp" "It's a mini-submarine. It can't hold many daily necessities, so it must be packed with enough daily necessities in the decompression chamber on the ship, and then docked with the Pippi Shrimp. After the pressure is consistent, Ling Hao and the five of them must be transported. The individual is transferred to a decompression chamber to continue decompression.
The 18 days passed in peace, and everyone's emotions were calmed down. The living biological samples captured during the previous investigation were also taken out by the scientific researchers on the ship during this period. A large number of them died because they could not control the pressure when they finally escaped. However, a small number of them survived tenaciously and were temporarily detained. Raised in an aquarium on the boat.
These days, the diving operation vessel seems to have become a fishing boat. Considering the large difference in salinity of seawater, the organisms in the "Cretaceous underground sea" will definitely not be able to survive for a long time in modern seawater, so under the instruction of the professor, we started to rescue fishing. This ship was originally modified to have a rather large pool for scientific research. Now it is divided into grids, filled with caught Cretaceous creatures, as small as "Ammonite", " There are everything from spear-toothed fish to big sharks and coelacanths. However, we have never seen large sharks like the "Spiny Shark" again. Firstly, there are not many large predators at the top of the food chain. In addition, large size means that the ability to deal with natural disasters is weaker. I'm afraid there won't be any survivors this time.
The "Sword Shooting Fish" is even more speechless. It dies when it comes out of the water, and it smells very quickly. Although many fish were caught, none survived.
After decompressing and leaving the cabin, Professor Levins looked at a larger deep blue hole underwater and sighed: "I really don't know whether our exploration here is right or wrong. There is no doubt that if we had not come, , this 'Cretaceous Underground Sea' may still exist for a few more years, and our appearance is simply a disaster here."
Ling Hao stood behind the professor and said calmly: "Yes, all mistakes stem from wishful thinking and greed deep in the instinct. My dear professor, in order to earn your 4 million euros, look at my miniature The submarine is almost scrapped, the living cabin needs to be overhauled, and the shell of the cabin needs to be completely replaced. The team members are also miserable. Tian Yong, you have also seen it. He was bitten to the point where there are not even a few good pieces of meat on his body. This time I made a lot of money. It’s good if you have enough money to pay for the repairs. It’s a big loss to dance with the god of death.”
The professor turned around and looked at the "Pipi Shrimp" and "Stone Crab", and whispered: "Is the damage as serious as you said?"
Ling Hao immediately widened his eyes and raised his voice: "Professor, you are probably no stranger to deep-sea diving, right? You know how high the integrity requirements of deep-sea equipment are. This is not a car that burns engine oil and has a leaky roof. If you go shopping for groceries in a broken car, it won't be a big problem as long as the wheels can turn. These are all going into the deep sea. If there is a problem with a gasket, the results will be catastrophic. Look at what their outer shells are like? Do you dare to take a deep submersible in this state to the bottom of the sea? Alas! I was also blinded by greed. This time, I lost everything. From now on, you will work with your life even if you kill us. ."
Professor Levins smiled awkwardly. Compared with risking his life underwater, he was definitely inferior to Ling Hao's group of "desperados", but when he got to the shore and played with scheming, a hundred Ling Haos might not be his opponent. , how could this old man from the Cavendish family not know that Ling Hao was trying to make up for his losses in various ways?
"Ling Hao, we can be considered as friends who have lived together through life and death and shared adversity. I also appreciate your abilities and ethics very much. There will inevitably be opportunities for cooperation in the future. How can I let you suffer? In this way, I will give you How about your 3 million euros, let alone repairs, enough to buy another submarine?" After saying that, the professor took out a checkbook from his trouser pocket, took a pen and wrote a series of numbers on it, and then extremely He tore it off coolly and handed it to Ling Hao.
The latter looked confused. He had been hit in the face with money a lot recently and felt a little numb. But he liked it. 500,000 euros would be enough to really repair the "Pippi Shrimp" and "Stone Crab". But it's all pure profit. I've made a fortune. Although this trip was dangerous, I made a net profit of 9.5 million euros. Not counting these, there are also those few black pearls. I don’t know how much they are worth. This time I can give my brothers a bonus. Sports cars and mansions are no longer dreams.
The more Ling Hao thought about it, the happier he became. The gloom in his heart these days was gone, and he couldn't help but start humming a little tune.
A few days later, Shi Si and the others finished decompressing and came out of seclusion. As soon as the girl came out, she threw herself on Ling Hao and cried loudly. She beat him with her fists and fists, and covered the latter with snot and tears. Ling Hao rubbed her little head and comforted her for a long time before the girl burst into tears and turned into a smile. He knew that although this girl was eccentric, she had a pure mind and was not tainted with much worldliness. She really regarded this team as her home and herself as her own brother.
That night, everyone held a mourning meeting for the students who died, and then Professor Levins hosted a banquet to bid farewell to Ling Hao's team. Two days later, Ling Hao, his team and their equipment returned to the port city.
Tian Yong was immediately sent to the hospital, while Ling Hao frantically contacted Li Liang like his butt was on fire. At around 11 o'clock in the evening, Ling Hao was holding the phone and spitting: "Uncle Liang, this time I went out to find treasure in the sea. There are several pure wild black pearls. The largest one is as big as a pigeon egg. Do you have any way to help me auction it at a good price?"
"You are so anxious to find me just because of this trivial matter?" Li Liang asked angrily as his dream was disturbed.
Ling Hao smiled coquettishly and said: "It's a small matter to you, but it's a big deal to me. Doesn't it depend on your pocketbook?"
"Wait, I'll take someone over to take a look when I'm free in two days." After saying "pop", the call was hung up.
After three days of suffering, Li Liang finally came to Hong Kong City with a chubby old man. In the villa next to the dock, Ling Hao asked the two of them to sit down in front of the sofa, and Shi Si obediently brought a few cups of fragrant tea.
Li Liang smiled and said: "Ling Hao, let me introduce to you. This is my old friend Mr. Chen Guangmu, the boss behind 'Jiafu Auction House' and the boss of the chain jewelry brand 'Lingbaoxuan'. The most famous jewelry appraisal expert, regarding your pearl problem, no matter how you want to deal with it, he should be able to help you, and I have to thank Mr. Chen first."
Ling Hao quickly bowed respectfully to Mr. Chen and said politely: "I have admired Mr. Chen for a long time. Ling Hao is really flattered that you can help me this time."
Mr. Chen smiled humbly and said: "Brother Li is too polite. Since he is the son of his good friend, he is naturally not an outsider to me. Ling Hao's nephew, please take out the things and take a look."
Ling Hao smiled and said, "Okay, Sisi, close the curtains."
Shi Si took out a remote control and pressed it. All the curtains slowly closed, and the living room suddenly became dark. Ling Hao took out a small wooden box and opened it gently. The wooden box was filled with sponges from top to bottom. Holes were dug into the sponge, and it was wrapped in a layer of white velvet. Six round black pearls the size of fingernails were neatly inlaid in the box. In the pit, although there is insufficient light, it is still full of luster and shining, reflecting on the wall and floor, like an oil film on the water surface, showing a colorful halo.
Old Chen's pupils shrank and he suddenly took a breath of cold air. Even Li Liang's breath was stagnant and the cigar in his hand almost dropped to the ground.
"It is indeed so beautiful. I never thought that pearls could emit such beautiful light. Although it is not the first time I have seen it, I am still fascinated by this magical light." Shi Si's eyes were full of little stars.
Ling Hao smiled: "You like it? Then I'll give you one."
Shi Si immediately smiled and said: "Don't be kidding, do you think this kind of thing is suitable for a cute little girl like me who is at the forefront of the times? It is more suitable for a mature woman. If you want to give it to me, I will give it to you. Take one from Miss Cheng, and I guarantee that she will collapse in your arms immediately."
Ling Hao rolled his eyes at her: "You little girl, can't you keep your thoughts simple? You always think the same as me, where can I show my face?"
Mr. Chen and Li Liang ignored Ling Hao's shameless laughter and carefully observed the six pearls with a magnifying glass. Li Liang even took the remote control from Shi Si's hand and turned on the lights in the living room. opened.
After looking at it for a long time, Mr. Chen took a long breath and said: "Eldest nephew of the Ling family, what kind of black pearl is this? This is the 'Colorful Moon Pearl', also known as the 'Mirage Pearl' or the 'Five Elements Spiritual Pearl' , is an extremely rare variety of pearls, even rarer than 'Kong Ke Pearl' and 'Meile Pearl'. This dreamlike multicolored halo is its biggest feature. This kind of pearl is produced from the extremely deep seabed and is covered by nacre. It takes more than a hundred years for the shell to take shape, and it contains more sea vapor than other pearls, so it can shine out. This is something that no other pearl can do. I have been in the jewelry business all my life, and many auction houses are famous for it. The main business is jewelry and art, and there are only three "Colored Moon Beads" that I handle. I didn't expect that the loess is buried up to my neck now, but I can see so many at once, and each one has a different shape and luster. It’s nearly perfect, and the particles are so big, it’s really precious.”
Ling Hao felt his heartbeat gradually speeding up, and asked cautiously: "Are these 'Colorful Moon Beads' expensive?"
Mr. Chen closed the lid of the wooden box, took a sip of tea to moisten his dry throat, and then said: "In 2019, Sotheby's auctioned a 0.9 cm diameter one, which was made into a pendant and sold for US$680,000. These pearls of yours are all over 1.5 centimeters in diameter. I'm afraid the price will be more than three times that of that one. My eldest nephew, I auctioned these pearls for you. I, Tianyan, want to discuss something with you. I'm older. I want to leave a family heirloom for future generations. I don’t ask you to sell me one cheaply. I just hope you can allow my people to participate in the bidding. I wonder if my eldest nephew can give me this face?" It seems that Mr. Chen is indeed interested in "Caiyue" Pearl" moved his heart. It has always been a taboo in the industry for auctioneers to participate in bidding, and now he couldn't care less about it.
Ling Hao smiled and said: "Look at what you said, for a pearl, can I still let you commit this taboo? Let's do this, you reserve a pearl and don't sell it. No matter what the unit price of these pearls is in the final auction, you Take an average and I will sell it to you at this average price."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Chen was overjoyed. Although the six pearls looked similar, their size and quality were somewhat different. Once the pearls were in his hands, he could naturally choose the best one for himself, and it could also be used. Purchased at an average price, for such a high-priced item, this was a huge bargain of hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ling Hao seemed to have given himself a lot of face.
Ling Hao laughed and said: "Actually, I also have something to ask you for help. Please help me pick a good one and make it into a pendant. I plan to give it to a girl."
"Oh, I understand, don't worry, I'll take care of it." Mr. Chen laughed.
"Mr. Chen, please help me with this drop-shaped bead." With that said, Ling Hao took out the "Mermaid Tears" and placed it in front of Mr. Chen. As soon as the small wooden box was opened, Mr. Chen and Li Liang were dumbfounded. If the light of "Mermaid Tears" was that of the bright moon, those six just now were not even the stars.
"My eldest nephew, this 'Colorful Moon Pearl' is the largest I have ever heard of. It can be considered a priceless treasure. Do you want to auction it too?" Old Chen asked in a trembling voice.
"This can be regarded as an heirloom of our family from now on. Since you said it is priceless, it is even more impossible for me to sell it."
Two months later, a beautiful pearl pendant was delivered to Ling Hao. Mr. Chen was very interested. The pendant was inlaid with 9 diamonds of about 40 cents, and also paired with a necklace studded with sapphires. It was elegant and solemn. Generous, if he entrusted other jewelry stores to design and process the materials to this extent, he would have to pay at least 100,000 US dollars. At the same time, there was more than 14 million US dollars in his account.
