Chapter 8: Meeting Laura Again

Situ Nan felt a mix of anxiety and unease in his heart

Although she does not possess the captivating charm of a vibrant rose, Laura belongs to the category of beautiful women who are pleasing to the eye, reserved, with a refined and gentle nature, imparting a sense of tranquility.

Having not encountered an iceberg, Situ Nan felt a mix of relief and concern; at least it was still safe during the day

Just as Situ Nan was about to say something, a march began to play on the ship, which, in Molly's words, sounded like charging cavalry—that signaled the time for dinner

Is there anything else? Laura turned her head and noticed that Situ Nan seemed to be hesitating about something

But is this really the case

This is the one! I would like to help you complete it, is that alright? Situ Nan has already understood Laura's intention; it is rare for someone to appreciate it, and he is very willing to organize this incomplete score into a complete one

This guy, it's the same again. Why does he always leave before finishing his words

Why

Damn it! Why should I do these thankless tasks! To hell with it, I might as well die!" Situ Nan cursed in Chinese, kicking a nearby lounge chair into the sea. Unfortunately, all he could hear was the howling wind, and the chair fell into the sea without making a sound.

In the evening, when Situ Nan was on duty, he appeared anxious and frequently glanced ahead, but unfortunately, the sea was pitch black, with only a few faint stars visible.

During the night shift, it is advisable to keep it close at hand, so that one can respond appropriately in case of any incidents. Situ Nan believes that with some prior knowledge and being a sailor, he will have a greater opportunity to board the transport vessel.

Oh. What a pity, Laura said

When Situ Nan took a look, he found that it was the sheet music for "My Heart Will Go On." Although there were some errors, it was remarkable that Laura had remembered about seventy to eighty percent of it, indicating that she had some knowledge of music.

So far, apart from Jack and Rose being fictional characters from a movie in their past lives, everything else follows the original timeline of development.

He has died once, so he naturally understands how to cherish life more

I am leaving now. It was a pleasure talking to you. Remember, you owe me a song lyric. Laura raised the sheet music in her hand, smiling as she was about to walk away

Sidu Nan groggily woke up in the afternoon, and when Lao Bi came over to discuss music topics with him, he was rejected by Sidu Nan, which left him extremely annoyed

"It is not me. It was written by someone named James Cameron. However, he is a spendthrift and has already passed away," said Situ Nan. "But Master Cameron really spends a lot of money on filmmaking, and the audience just loves his style and visuals!"

Sometimes, knowing that misfortune is about to strike yet feeling powerless, one must endure the torment before it arrives, which is truly more disheartening and terrifying than facing the misfortune directly

"You often play the harmonica down there, and sometimes you even sing a couple of lines. I saw you from the deck above, but you didn't notice it at all. Hehe." Laura said with a hint of pride

In fact, I prefer to be called Shidongni, as all my friends do. (Who knows what friends he has?) By the way, Miss Laura, you look beautiful today. "Situ Nan praised, feeling a bit more relaxed in his current mood, as if he could enjoy the brightness before sunset.

It is better to be prepared than not, and hopefully, the small preparations one makes will not be needed! Once again, it is evening, with the afterglow of the setting sun casting a golden hue across the sky. Gazing into the distance, where the water meets the sky, it is difficult to discern whether it is the sea or the sky.

There is an idiom called "the tip of the iceberg," which refers to a massive iceberg, but the portion visible above the sea surface is merely a small part of its enormous body. Therefore, even if there is an iceberg ahead, the lookout cannot easily confirm it

Um..." Situ Nan touched his nose and said: "Actually, it's nothing. Just don't sleep too soundly at night. If anything happens, remember to come up to the upper deck immediately.

"You are right, with the filled-in words, it becomes a song. However, I have only seen you twice in total; when did you hear me sing?" Si Tu Nan asked curiously.

Fortunately, he is currently working the night shift

Although such scenes are played out almost every day, Situ Nan has never felt that today's sunset is so beautiful, as if it has come to life, with an infinite reluctance towards the light.

To make adequate preparations, Situ Nan took the only 50-pound banknote from the drawer and put it into his pocket, along with a large bottle of whiskey, a small knife, and a pack of food, all of which he concealed inside his uniform robe, for the cold is the greatest cause of death

"Yes. Unfortunately, this piece is incomplete," Laura said regretfully

Perhaps it is due to the immense pressure over the past couple of days, and now with an opportunity to express himself, Situ Nan appears somewhat excited, engaging in extensive discussions about music with Laura

Throughout the entire night, Situ Nan did not dare to relax, trembling outside for the whole night, as if he had been frostbitten, only returning to sleep when the east began to brighten.

In fact, Laura can be considered a good friend. Although they have only interacted briefly on two occasions, Situ Nan found Laura to be quite warm, generous, straightforward, and easygoing, without the arrogance and capriciousness typical of a wealthy young lady

In such dreadful weather, with no moon and pitch darkness, one can only rely on starlight for guidance. The range visible to the human eye is limited, and even with a telescope, one cannot see very far.

If the violin and cello were added to the ensemble, the effect would be even better. Laura hummed the melody and said, "By the way, is this piece composed by you? It's truly remarkable.

In fact, Laura is quite beautiful, with fair skin that is not rough like that of Western women, but rather resembles the delicate skin of Eastern women

Is that so? Actually, it's just stating the facts. Situ Nan said, noticing that Laura was holding a stack of paper that seemed to be musical notes, he couldn't help but ask: "By the way, what are you holding? Is it sheet music?"

The biting cold wind and the freezing water droplets made one shiver uncontrollably. Originally, the watchtower was Si Tunan's last glimmer of hope; if the lookout could issue a timely warning, perhaps the tragedy could have been averted

Indeed, we meet again. This ship is really small! Si Tu Nan rarely made a cold joke, but Laura seemed a bit indifferent.

Particularly, Captain Smith, who was obstinately self-willed, disregarded the iceberg warnings and continued to sail at full speed towards New York, which inevitably filled Sutnam with dread and anxiety

"Don't ask why, let's talk about this another time! I have things to do, you go have your meal!" Seeing Laura's puzzled expression, Situ Nan couldn't be bothered to explain and turned to leave.

Sidu Nan took the pen and paper that Laura had handed over, (she even prepared this!); in less than five minutes, he corrected the mistakes and left the remaining parts unaddressed

"Hello, Mr. William, we meet again." Laura walked over gracefully in the afterglow of the sunset, the soft light casting on her face, reflecting her charming smile

As for that song lyric, it is possible that the two will no longer have any opportunity to meet again

The invisible danger is the most lethal

However, after searching high and low on the ship, I could not find the telescope; it is truly ironic that such a large vessel does not have a telescope at all

Thank you. It's the first time I've heard your praise!" Laura said with a playful smile

Intuition told him that everything had begun to feel precarious. Situ Nan was willing to tell himself: perhaps due to his presence, a butterfly effect had been triggered, and this journey would be fraught with surprises yet ultimately safe, like the Titanic sailing smoothly.

... ...

This is only the second meeting, and I do not understand why Situ Nan would make such an evaluation of this woman with whom he has a fleeting connection.

"By the way, doesn't this piece have lyrics? I once heard you singing it on the deck, oh, it should be this melody, but unfortunately, I couldn't hear it clearly." Laura said with a smile, her azure eyes looking clearly at Situ Nan

The night is quiet!

Hey, wait a moment!" Situ Nan said hurriedly