Chapter 273: The Renting Fiascal

Translator:

_Min_

Editor:

Rundi

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It is comprised of over fifty varying-sized islands. Half of the city was built on land and half was built on the sea. It was like a garden on an ocean.

Other than the beautiful scenery, the other unique trait of Auckland was the ease of transportation.

Within half an hour, you could arrive anywhere. Whether it was taking a boat to the islands, or a hike through the rainforest, or having a picnic by the volcano, or surfing in the ocean.

Moments later, Jiang Chen and Liu Yao got off at the port.

The port called fisherman’s wharf was a place he saw on their local website. The owner was a British man named John with a friendly attitude towards tourists. Because of this, the place was extremely popular with a lot of people coming to this port and renting a boat to head out to the sea.

Based on other people’s comments, he served in the Australian army before and was a master in diving.

There was a full line of amenities at the port and the cost to rent was not high.

Holding onto Liu Yao’s hand, Jiang Chen walked to the office of the port and began to ask about renting a boat and diving.

The British guy with a red nose was delighted that Jiang Chen asked about diving as he started to introduce all the scuba diving gear he has collected and carefully explained the cautionary notes in diving.

“… It is critical to be aware of the depth. For beginners, I recommend a depth no more than six meters.”

“Six meters, what’s the fun in that?” Jiang Chen had to ask.

“Within shallow sea, six meters would allow you to see beautiful scenery under the sea. If you plan to scuba dive, I don’t recommend you rent a boat that goes too far away. When you enter deep water, you might not see anything even after twenty meters, there is also the danger of encountering sharks.” Although John was talking about dangerous things, there was a hint of humor in his tone.

“Sh…Sharks?” Liu Yao shivered as she looked at Jiang Chen, frightened. “Let’s not dive anymore.”

Although her English was mediocre at best, Liu Yao still made out the word shark.

When he saw the tourist shiver in fear, John smiled assuringly and began to explain using his hands.

“There is no need to worry too much. Most of the sharks don’t attack people. More people are being killed by coconuts landing on their heads than being attacked by sharks. Only Great White Sharks or Tiger Sharks would attack people. In some places, they organize scuba divers to feed the sharks.”

Jiang Chen was not that afraid of sharks.

Since he fought head to head with the fearsome Death Claw, there was no way he would be afraid of something that only used its teeth.

“This is the first time I met a merchant that tells its customers not to buy its service.” With how serious John looked, Jiang Chen shrugged with an expression he couldn’t be helped.

“I have to be responsible for the safety of the tourists.” John shrugged, “Only when safely protected could one enjoy the beauty of the sea.”

“Looks like you have your own perspective on the beauty of the sea.” Jiang Chen laughed.

“I love scuba diving.” John grinned as a set of white teeth appeared from his thick beard.

“But I still want to the rent a boat, as well as a set of diving gear. I will worry about my own safety.” Jiang Chen shook his head.

John still wanted to persuade Jiang Chen, but an unharmonious voice came from behind them.

“Could the people in the front hurry up? If you can’t afford it stop wasting time.” A man in sunglasses complained out of annoyance, and a girl in light clothes stood beside him as she intimately wrapped her hands around his arm.

To be honest, Dai Zhengming was absolutely annoyed by his fellow countrymen who traveled to New Zealand. Every December, New Zealand’s fresh and free atmosphere would be mixed with gloom. The garbage on the streets would also increase. The situation would only be alleviated by late January because, by that time, his fellow countrymen would head home for New Year.

No need to suspect. Although he has yellow skin, he had a heart that shined with whiteness. After working at Microsoft for a few years, with his excellent track record, he finally gained an opportunity to immigrate. Although he personally preferred Australia more, New Zealand was not a bad choice.

Just like a monkey who leaped onto a tree branch, he thirstily breathed the air of the free world as he looked at the envious people watching him. Arrogance often sprouted from other people’s adoration, and bias is infinitely magnified by arrogance.

He had perfectly settled into his role of a “local” as he disdained foreigners more than the actual locals.

As if all of the actions of his fellow countrymen lacked courtesy and manner.

Because he spoke Han, John didn’t understand what he said. As he thought that Jiang Chen met his fellow countrymen, he shrugged and left them alone.

[I can’t afford it?]

Jiang Chen’s expression was peculiar as he didn’t know what to say. Liu Yao covered her mouth, she tried hard to not laugh and turned her face to scan the man in sunglasses.

When he saw Liu Yao’s face, Dai Zhengming held his breath.

[Damn, what a hottie.]

Although he had seen a lot of beautiful girls before, it was his first time seeing one this stunning. Especially when she turned her head and smiled, it almost made his heart pause.

Of course, perhaps it was because of the shades, he didn’t manage to read the mockery in Liu Yao’s eyes.

“Zhengming, they might not know English, why don’t you go help them.” The girl holding onto his arm blinked her bright eyes as she coyly shook his arm.

She looked above average. Based on her looks, she should be in university, most likely an international student in Auckland? The man was in his mid-thirties, although not old, but definitely not as young as Jiang Chen.

“You are right.” Dai Zhengming let out a sigh and walked towards Jiang Chen.

Although he looked down on him, he must maintain his gentlemen appearance in front of the beauty.

“I am Dai Zhengming.”

“I am Jiang… Jianguo.” He was going to say his own name, but from the way Dai Zhengming looked, he seemed to have something to say and therefore Jiang Chen gave his dad’s name in the last second instead.

Liu Yao tried hard not to laugh as she charmingly rolled her eyes at the naughty Jiang Chen.

“In New Zealand, it is extremely uncourteous to occupy public resources for a long time. I don’t know if people taught you this in Hua, but overseas, it is better to save some face for your own country.”

“Rather than ‘occupying public resources’, I like to refer to my actions as asking about the services available, especially since it has been less than three minutes-” With how serious he looked, Jiang Chen “argued” and couldn’t help but laugh.

Dai Zhengming “courteously” interrupted Jiang Chen’s words and spoke to him with an educating tone.

“And people are lining up behind you, right? Let me give you a simple example. An event that left a deep impression on me living in New Zealand all these years. I saw a Han grandma and her grandson ordering at the St. Heliers coffee shop. They spent so long at the register before ordering a mocha with a sandwich and a kids meal.”

[Uhh, is he implying something?]

Jiang Chen purposely looked behind him, other than them, there was no one waiting in line.

“Is that a problem?” Jiang Chen was lost.

“It’s courtesy.” Dai Zhengming looked seriously at Jiang Chen’s eyes as he said with a straight face.

“So you are saying… that grandma and grandson wasted time of all the people waiting in line?” Jiang Chen had a peculiar expression on his face.

[Wow, you remember such a minuscule event, and it left a deep impression on you? You’re quite a special snowflake.]

“That’s right. If you want to order, please think about what you want to order before lining up, or don’t occupy the space at the register, that would bring trouble to the people waiting to order.”

“Okay… I agree it is rude to occupy the stall and not take a sh*t.” Jiang Chen shrugged.

“And you are doing exactly this right now,” Dai Zhengming said sternly. “And watch your language. It represents the image of the country behind you, please don’t use the word sh*t. if this is the UA, you may face lawsuits for using offensive language to strangers.”

Jiang Chen’s expression couldn’t be more peculiar.

Unfortunately, he knew a UA citizen who