Come, Guan Heng, try my cheesecake. Lily, with her cute doll-like face, handed Guan Heng a plate of cake.
"Thanks, it's delicious." Guan Heng took a bite and immediately praised her, "Lily, your cooking is great."
"Heh, eat more if you like it." Lily seemed very happy.
Over there, Tony was dealing with a very large tuna with Ai Wei. Everyone's lunch was lively, punctuated by bursts of laughter.
After lunch, the two girls went to the entertainment room on Tony's yacht and started playing billiards. Tony stood by the observation window in the cockpit, constantly searching with binoculars. "Tony, when will we reach our destination? Your yacht is sailing further and further away. I'm worried if we'll have enough fuel for the return trip," Guan Heng said from the side.
"Buddy, our goal is to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, find a secluded paradise, and fully relax and experience the pure air of nature," Tony said to Guan Heng, putting down the binoculars. "Since it's a vacation, we should find a good place."
"That's true, but..." Guan Heng looked up at the clouds in the sky. "The sea often has unpredictable weather. It might rain soon. I really hope we can find a small island to land on before a storm hits the sea. I don't want your rickety boat to be capsized by the wind and waves. It doesn't matter if you end up as fish food, but the girls and I can't handle being scared."
Seeing Guan Heng's teasing tone, Tony laughed and cursed, "Shut your crow's mouth!" Then he said with certainty, "I remember very clearly, there's an uninhabited island in the nearby waters, about ten kilometers in radius. The island has forests, an inland lake, and swamps. It's a very good vacation spot."
Guan Heng frowned and said, "Why does the island you're talking about sound like an ominous place? After hearing your description, I'm getting the creeps. How about we choose another nearby island to set up camp for the night?"
Tony said, "Buddy, you have to trust my judgment. It's absolutely a picturesque place. Moreover, according to my judgment, that island should not be far from here. If we turn back or give up searching now, wouldn't all the effort we put into coming this far be wasted? Don't worry, we'll be there soon."
Guan Heng shrugged, "Whatever you say. I'm going to chat with the girls." With that, Guan Heng ran to the game room and joined the two girls in playing cards and chatting.
In the blink of an eye, another hour passed. It was already past two in the afternoon.
Tony in the cockpit stretched and yawned, rubbing his tired eyes. He reached out and activated the yacht's autopilot system, then went to his room for a nap.
The two girls in the game room, Ai Wei and Lily, got tired of playing cards and returned to their rooms to rest.
The yacht was divided into two floors. There was one floor below the deck, with more than a dozen cabins. The interior of the yacht had a game room, dining room, gym, kitchen, bathroom, shower room, storage room, etc. The energetic Guan Heng was currently exercising alone in the gym.
"Four thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven, four thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, four thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, five thousand." After finishing his weighted push-ups, Guan Heng flipped over and stood up, exhaling, "Ah, it feels so good after exercising. I'll take a shower first."
Just as Guan Heng was wiping sweat with a towel, there was a sudden "boom," and the hull shook violently.
"What's going on? I'll go to the cockpit to check." Guan Heng threw down his towel and rushed to the cockpit upstairs.
"Hmm, since the hull has detected an anomaly, it must have sensed something," Guan Heng mused, stroking his chin. He walked to the autopilot system screen and tapped it twice. "Hey, Jarvis, old Jarvis, are you there? I have a question for you: between me and your master, who is more powerful?"
A magnetic voice with a metallic texture suddenly sounded from the screen: "I'm sorry, Mr. Guan. I refuse to answer a question that would tarnish Tony's reputation." This was the voice of Tony's super-intelligent butler, Jarvis.
"Thank you for your answer, old Jarvis." Guan Heng smiled. "By the way, your answer was really tactful." Jarvis replied, "I'm just stating facts. Tony, without his armor, couldn't withstand even one punch from you."
"Hey, hey, why are you two still chatting here?" Tony, woken up by the noise, ran into the cockpit. "Guan Heng, shouldn't you at least ask Jarvis what that loud noise was about first?"
"Mr. Stark, the hull just collided with an unknown underwater creature. However, please rest assured, it has already fled the nearby waters in fright," Jarvis replied calmly.
"That's good." Tony had intended to rely on his memory to personally steer the boat to the island, but it seemed better to let Jarvis help now. "Jarvis, have you found the island I want to go to yet? Activate the satellite search and navigate the yacht directly there."
"Yes, sir." Jarvis was silent for half a minute, then said, "According to satellite observation, the island you wish to visit is located about ten nautical miles to the southwest, projected onto the ship's radar."
Excellent, Jarvis, full speed ahead! Let's head to the island first. I'll leave the yacht's controls entirely to you, Tony. Tony looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds gathering. "I hope we can reach the island before it starts raining, get ashore, and set up our tents."
Guan Heng chuckled, "Old Jarvis is truly omnipotent. Tony, you might become a lazy bum thanks to him, haha."
"Mr. Guan is too kind. This is a recognition and affirmation of my abilities. I will strive to do even better," Jarvis replied humbly as always. "Enough chatter. When we came in, I thought I heard the girls screaming," Tony said. "You go check on them. I'll patrol the deck." With that, he left the cockpit.
Guan Heng went to the two girls' rooms. Ai Wei happened to be in Lily's room. Both of them were quite scared and trembling, clinging to each other.
"Girls, don't be afraid. That was just a small accident," Guan Heng entered and comforted them. "It's no big deal. Tony and I have already handled it. I have good news for you: the yacht will dock soon. We'll be on solid ground, enjoying a bonfire dinner and the beautiful scenery of stars and the moon."
"Really? Phew, that's great!" Ai Wei said. "That noise just now was really frightening."
"My heart is still pounding," Lily said, still shaken.
"Okay, listen to me. Tony just decided that to calm your nerves, he'll give each of you a seaside villa as compensation for this unexpected incident after the vacation ends," Guan Heng said, unafraid that Tony might go back on his word, as he was sure Tony would keep his promise.
"Is that so? Then I'm not scared anymore," Ai Wei said first.
"Me neither," Lily added, not to be outdone.
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