The professor said, "How can that be acceptable? Since I came here to inspect the site, I naturally have to lead the team down there myself. Otherwise, if I only look at photos and know nothing, how could I have the nerve to say I was in charge of this operation?"
Listening to their back-and-forth, Lu Ao said from the side, "I'm going in to eat first."
Commander Gu slapped his thigh. "Look at me, I got so excited that I forgot you haven't had lunch yet. Come on, come on, the celebration banquet has already been prepared for you."
Not only Lu Ao, but Xiang Xingchang and the others had not eaten either. By now, they were all starving.
Commander Gu had work to oversee and could not accompany them for the meal, so he could only have the kitchen prepare something good for them.
When the dishes arrived, they were all hearty, substantial fare. No one said anything at first. They ate until they were about eighty percent full before they finally had the energy to talk.
Xiang Xingchang poured himself some liquor, intending to drink.
Lu Ao waved it off. "I have to sail back later, so I'm not drinking."
Old Wen beside him was surprised. "Hey, you're going back later? There's still a lot of salvage work to do."
Lu Ao shook his head. "The ship has already been found. You don't need me for what comes next. You can stay here and continue the salvage work. I'll head back first."
"Don't!" Old Wen said. "Your diving skills are seriously incredible. We've seen plenty of people, and I'd say that in all of China, if you claimed second place, there probably wouldn't be many who'd dare claim first. If you stay, you'll definitely be a huge