Comprehensive experience of time and space

In the coffee shop, Carl had already become partners with several businessmen with good potential. When it was raining, he happened to be studying at the West Point Military Academy in the United States in 1912, and later stayed on Wall Street for a while. He knew very well. The trend of the U.S. economy during this period also made it clear who would become business giants in the future, which would be very helpful for him to take over the Hockley family in the future.

Shrewd businessmen often reach cooperation in casual conversations. In such a relaxed atmosphere, even if they fail to agree, it will not affect the relationship between them. However, there is something in the words, and the temptation of you and me, Ruth can't understand, she I just feel boring and boring. I just feel that these people are wearing masks and showing off their capital to others. They even think that their interests are paramount and they don't understand the true meaning of life at all. So, when she found the coffee shop and saw Karl chatting happily with several businessmen with a smile on his face, she just felt that they were so hypocritical.

Carl inadvertently turned his head and saw Ruth wandering at the door, and felt very surprised. He had no doubt that Ruth came to see him, but did he remember that Ruth and Jack were not in love with each other? Even if he doesn't share their sense of responsibility, he has to admit that their love is deep. So what is Ruth doing now?

Ruth was struggling fiercely in her heart. Her mother's pleading face, Jack's sincere eyes and Karl's hypocritical smile kept flashing in her mind, which was extremely confusing. Seeing that Karl saw her, Ruth took a deep breath, suppressed her desire to escape, and thought to herself, this is the last time, just as a last ditch effort for Cabot.

"Karl, do you have time now?" Ruth stepped forward and asked as calmly as possible, but the resistance in her eyes was probably not even noticed by herself.

Before Karl could respond hurriedly, several people around him made fun of him in a good-natured way, got up and left. Karl raised his eyebrows, buttoned up his suit, and motioned for Ruth to go to the deck with him to talk. Ruth had too many criminal records, and Karl really didn't want her to do anything conspicuous in the coffee shop.

Carl held his hands on the railing and looked at the endless sea. He felt much happier and asked casually: "Miss Cabot, what's the matter?"

Ruth glanced at him, pursed her lips, and said reluctantly: "Karl, regarding the engagement, have you decided too hastily? I think we should reconsider it." She seemed to feel that her tone of voice Too stiff, she remained silent for a moment, then continued: "After all, the invitations have been sent out, so a sudden cancellation may cause unnecessary trouble."

Karl chuckled, "Miss Cabot, do you need me to provide you with a mirror?"

Ruth frowned, "What do you mean?" She hated Karl talking in such a roundabout way!

Karl looked at her and smiled: "Miss Cabot, you should look at your expression now. Well, you look like a brave warrior who is generous in righteousness? What the Hockley family needs is a willing hostess, not you..." Reluctant victim. I have to reiterate that my engagement to you is off, and I don't think there's anything more to say about that. And I think that's what you want, isn't it?"

Ruth's face was burning, she felt insulted, being repeatedly emphasized that she was no longer Karl's fiancée, as if she was a cheating girl! Ruth looked at Karl deeply. She had never seen such a calm Karl before. Everything seemed to be in his hands. He was confident and dazzling. She thought that she might really be blinded by rebellion. With her eyes, she had never understood Karl seriously, but her pride did not allow her to bow her head again.

When Ruth turned to leave, Karl's voice came to her ears again, overturning the good feeling that had just arisen in her heart, "If I were you, I would start thinking about how to pay off the debt now, so that myself and my mother don't have to." Living on the streets. I suggest you keep the jewelry I gave you, maybe it can relieve some of your stress."

Karl promised that he only reminded her out of kindness. After all, after the ship sank, if they did not keep the jewelry well, they would become completely destitute. But obviously Ruth didn't think so. Seeing Ruth leaving angrily, maybe she thought she was laughing at her. Shrugging, Karl saw Captain Smith and walked towards him.

"Good afternoon, Captain Smith. The speed of the ship seems to be much faster." Carl stepped forward to say hello with a smile.

Smith turned around and shook his hand, "Hey, Mr. Hockley, the boat is picking up speed again. You know, Esme wants the boat to go as fast as a rocket. Haha, was this trip enjoyable?"

"Very good. The Titanic is indeed a dream ship. I feel honored to be her first passenger." After seeing Smith's proud smile, Carl casually mentioned some topics about the Titanic. , and then said as if unintentionally: "Speaking of it, the Titanic is the largest ship I have ever seen. Well, the size is very considerable. Will such a ship change direction smoothly when it urgently needs to turn the rudder? Oh, you know, the Hockley family also has a shipping business. I can’t help but be curious when I see the leading technology. Please forgive me if I am offended.”

The smile on Smith's face paused. Decades of experience as a captain made him immediately notice problems that he had once ignored. At such a fast speed, if there is an emergency, even a full rudder cannot move such a huge hull. Before, I just wanted to reach New York quickly to complete the most important and glorious voyage in my life, but I completely lost one. The captain's professionalism gave him a sense of crisis.

Smiling stiffly, Smith avoided Carl's eyes and said: "I'm afraid you have to ask Andrew to get the most accurate answer. I have to go to the cockpit to take a look. Sorry, Mr. Hockley, I wish you a happy future." Have a nice afternoon." After nodding with Carl, Smith straightened his hat and walked quickly to the cockpit. The mind that was overwhelmed by the glory finally regained some clarity.

Carl squinted his eyes and looked at his back. None of the ship dealers, captains, or ship designers had really thought about the safety of the passengers. They were dazzled by the fame, fortune and status they were about to gain. They only boasted that the Titanic would never sink. , what else will you do? What an irresponsible group of people!

Karl has made all the preparations in advance, and then plans how to let the crew members and third-class passengers escape in critical moments. He remembered that before the Titanic sank, for a long time the people on top had no idea what was happening, but the people on the bottom had already been drowned by water, smashed to death by furniture, and scalded to death by steam. He had to figure out a way to get them off the ground floor early.

At noon, Captain Smith and ship dealer Esme had a fierce argument in the cockpit. Smith demanded to slow down immediately and move at the safest speed. Esme was naturally very strong about the proposal that would hinder her from obtaining greater benefits. be opposed to. Smith listed the possible dangers one by one, but what he got was Esme's sneer. He would always only say, "Oh, my Titanic is unsinkable!"

When Andrew was found by the first mate, the two men were glaring at each other, neither of them willing to give in. After Andrew figured out the content of their argument, he was silent for a long time, then took out the drawings of the Titanic and studied them carefully. He frowned and said depressedly: "I think we should follow Captain Smith's suggestion. Now The speed of the ship is too fast. If an emergency occurs, there is no way to respond in time. "He had not thought about this problem before, but now that he has discovered it, he must make a judgment based on professional knowledge.

As a professional, Esme still had to consider it. He also cherished his life. The many accidents listed by Smith made him feel a little unsure. Before, he only relied on the saying "unsinkable" to stick to his own opinion. Now even Andrew agreed to slow down, and he had to reluctantly nod in agreement.

Now that the Titanic has been successful, all the newspaper headlines in the world are occupied by her. As long as it safely docks in a few days, he will reach the pinnacle of life. After comforting herself in her heart, Esme snorted and left the cockpit.

The helmsman received the captain's order and began to slow down. However, he had accelerated several times before and it was impossible to slow down all at once. This required a slow process. Smith carefully warned the helmsman to ensure that he would reduce the speed of the boat to a safe speed before returning to the cabin to rest tiredly.

Jack stood alone on the deck of the bow, letting the sea breeze blow on his cheeks. For the first time, his eyes lost their luster and their former confidence. It was already dusk, and the passengers had returned to their cabins. Only a few people were enjoying the sea view, and the deck was quiet.

Jack thought of Ruth, and suddenly felt a hollow pain in his chest, as if his heart had been hollowed out, "Ruth, Ruth! Did you really reject me? Do you really not care about me? Why are you running away?" What about me? Am I going to spend my whole life living with that boring, cold guy?”

Jack kept asking Ruth questions in his mind and calling Ruth's name, but except for the sound of the waves, he couldn't get any response. At the same time, he reflected on himself in his heart, do I really understand her, understand her, and fall in love with her? But over the years, I have met many wonderful girls while wandering around! Why am I no longer interested in my usual life in just two days? Could it be that I can't live without her? If I really can't get her love, wouldn't the lucky journey of Titanic become a place of exile for love?

Jack didn't want to think about it anymore. He only knew that love and reason had nothing to do with each other. He didn't care whether his reasoning for falling in love with Ruth was correct or not. Love transcended reason. At this moment, he only knew that Ruth's avoidance made him unable to suppress the contraction of his heart, and a strong throbbing spread all over his body. , Jack closed his eyes and mourned his love.

"Hello, Jack...I changed my mind. I'm looking for you everywhere..." Ruth's voice was like the sound of nature, which rescued Jack from the pain. He turned his head in disbelief and saw Ruth gasping for breath. Qi stood in front of him, obviously he had been running for a long time.

Jack stood on the bow of the boat with Ruth in his arms, letting Ruth open her arms and feel the wonderful romance. He faced the setting sun and whispered in Ruth's ear: "You jump, i jump!"

Two pairs of clasped hands communicated with each other, and the radiant eyes made them realize how boring language is. The sea was their companion and the stars were witnesses. In an instant, the world disappeared, the crowd disappeared, and the Titanic disappeared. All that was left was love, only the passionate kiss that expressed love... Ruth turned around lightly and leaned into Jack's arms. She pressed her face to Jack's face and at the same time put her lips that were above body temperature.

Jack hugged Rose's waist tightly and leaned forward to accept the girl's passionate kiss. Rose put her arms around Jack's neck, which seemed to make her kiss more lasting and powerful, and more passionate...

The author has something to say: There are a lot of complaints... In order to go to the first class cabin to find Ruth, Jack took someone else's expensive suit... He thought about returning it later, but was he willing to "lend" it to him? Later, Jack and Ruth saw the latest car of that year, the latest model! It was brand new and had not been opened twice, and they had sex inside! ! ! If you faint, won't the owner of your car feel disgusted? No matter how hypocritical and selfish the nobles are, they have no right to touch other people's things at will.