Chapter 1: The Journey Begins with the Titanic

Headache

Mr. Imes, the chairman of Baixing Company, has promised that he will arrive in New York next week, at which point Captain James will be able to retire with honor

The true history is that among the 2,200 passengers on board, only over 700 survived, while more than 1,500 passengers were forever buried in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The mortality rate of the passengers exceeded 2/3

Hmm, my stomach let out a growl, and in an instant, a strong sense of hunger surged through me. Situ Nan had not eaten for a long time and was almost starving.

This unfortunate fellow is the cousin of First Officer Mu. Wallace, who has a good relationship with Mu, was aware of this, so he specifically went to check on him just now

At the gathering, a man with a handlebar mustache, Mr. Imes, the chairman of the White Star Line, excitedly stated that the reason for naming the ship Titanic was because of its broad and sturdy design, symbolizing strength and unsinkability; it is a dream ship

Alas, one can get off the bus midway, but one cannot disembark from a ship midway. How unfortunate I am; I just barely escaped death once, and in a few days, I might face doom again. Why do I encounter such unfortunate events even when using my own means of transportation?

The old sailor was once a seaman, traveling around the world on ships of the British Empire. Later, as he grew older, he married a destitute local widow in England. After settling down, he opened a small Chinese restaurant. A few years later, the Chinese old sailor and the British widow had a son named Situ Nan, whose English name was Stoney

What Smith did not know was that in the sailors' quarters, a young man was slowly waking up from his bed. As he struggled to open his eyes, a tide of memories surged into his mind.

After returning from the home of Lao Situ, Mu took Situ Nan to run boats. It was just right that Situ Nan, being a young man, found it refreshing and, tired of being a street wanderer, thought that running boats and going to sea was also quite good. Over the past year, Situ Nan has traveled to many places with his cousin Mu, met all kinds of people, gained a lot of knowledge, and changed significantly under Mu's strict guidance. Although he still tends to be a bit playful at times, he has become much more sensible.

After Sidu Nan woke up, he lay quietly on the boat in a daze; more accurately, he was peering into the memories left behind by the previous owner of this body, which was beneficial for Sidu Nan to familiarize himself with the current environment

Shidongni is a newly recruited sailor who was injured on the head while loading and unloading wealthy people's cars onto the ship in the morning, causing him to faint

Since one has come, one should find peace in it. Unfortunately, I cannot see Wei Er anymore, thought Situ Nan, feeling a wave of melancholy. He walked to the mirror and took a look; fortunately, he was very satisfied with his appearance. His deep-set eyes, sword-like brows, and starry gaze, along with a high and slightly hooked nose, presented a typical Western contour rich in three-dimensionality. His jet-black eyes and hair also bore an Eastern hue, making it impossible for others to deny that mixed-race individuals are very beautiful.

"By the way, how is that unfortunate sailor doing?" Captain Smith asked his young assistant, turning around.

The reason he brought up this matter is that the maiden voyage of the Titanic encountered such an ominous event, which left a bit of an impression on him; he merely asked casually.

On the ship, there are 2,200 passengers and 900 crew members. How could the captain, who is so high above, possibly care about a humble sailor?

Under the indulgence of his parents, Situ Nan became a good-for-nothing scoundrel, associating with street thugs and spending his days stealing, gambling, and peeping at women while they bathed. In short, apart from murder and drug use, he had frequently visited the police station.

After the old Situfu couple passed away two years ago, Situnan was left without anyone to manage him, becoming even more unrestrained. In less than half a year, he squandered the lifetime savings that the old Situfu had worked hard to accumulate. The Chinese restaurant was also lost to gambling, and from that point on, he became a true unemployed drifter

Full speed ahead

Shortly after the ship departed from the British city of Southampton, the bustling docks, the crowd bidding farewell, and the coastline gradually faded away

On the deck, a red-faced, white-bearded captain held a cup of red tea, watching his giant ship brave the wind and waves, filled with an indescribable sense of pride

This morning, while loading in Southampton, Si Tun Nan accidentally injured his head when he was struck.

Fortunately, Situ Nan had a cousin named Mu, who was the nephew of the British widow. He returned on a ship to visit the old Situ family, only to find that the family had been shattered. When Mu first became a sailor, he had received considerable assistance from the old Situ, and coupled with their familial ties, Mu had always harbored a sense of gratitude towards the Situ family.

For some inexplicable reason, 100 years later, a young soul named Situ Nan just happens to be reincarnated in a sailor of the same name

It is somewhat regrettable that due to the insistence of Chairman Ishmei of the Baixing Company, more space was allocated on the ship's upper deck, reducing the originally designed 48 transport boats to 20. Nevertheless, even with this reduction, the 20 fully loaded transport boats can still accommodate over 1,000 passengers

Time rewinds back to a day in April 1912, one hundred years ago, when the most luxurious ocean liner in human history, the Titanic, was sailing across the vast Atlantic Ocean

Sidu Nan took out the harmonica left by his predecessor from his pocket as evidence

The person fainted and slowly regained consciousness after a while

"Stony has not yet awakened, but the doctor has already taken care of everything, and he will wake up shortly," Wallace said

It sounds quite convoluted; in any case, this Situ is not the same as that Situ

Due to having a child in their old age, the elderly couple particularly dotes on this hard-won son, cherishing him like a treasured jewel in their hands

The development of history possesses a powerful inertia; can my own existence change the fate of the Titanic? Situ Nan has no confidence at all. Perhaps this ship will sink soon, and whether I can survive then remains uncertain

Everything on the ship is magnificent, resplendent with gold and brilliance, and the luxurious decor is astonishing, truly deserving of being called the unprecedented cruise ship in history

As the largest and most prestigious passenger liner of its time, the Titanic measured 269 meters in length, 28 meters in width, with a height from the waterline to the deck of 18.4 meters. It had a registered tonnage of 46,328 tons, a net weight of 21,831 tons, and a displacement that reached an astonishing 66,000 tons

Well-dressed gentlemen attended the banquet with their elegantly dressed female companions, while prominent figures engaged in grandiloquent discussions, earning rounds of applause from the ladies. Humble waitstaff busily navigated through the crowd, offering abundant food and ensuring that the first-class guests received attentive service

No matter what, I would rather die than become a starving ghost

Hmm. Captain Smith responded with a sound but did not elaborate further

A vast amount of information surged into a limited space like a tidal wave, causing it to burst at once

Perhaps it was due to seeing Si Tunan perform well and having become a competent sailor that Mu, after being appointed as the first officer of the Titanic, also brought along his cousin Si Tunan

This is a dream cruise from the United Kingdom to the United States, offering all the noble pleasures one could desire. I am fortunate to become its captain, and I have no regrets in this life

When Situ Nan woke up, his mind merged with the memories of another person, who was also named Situ Nan, 17 years old, a mixed-race individual, with a Chinese father and a British mother, both of whom have now passed away

Three elevators are exclusively designated for first-class passengers, while there is one elevator for second-class passengers; third-class passengers must use the stairs

It has four tall chimneys, of which only three are functional; the remaining one serves merely as a backdrop, with its actual use being for the kitchen's chimney and exhaust.

Situ Nan felt a chill in his heart

I wonder if I can still see Jack and Rose on the ship? They are fictional characters from the movie, and Si Tunan feels uncertain.

Interestingly, Situ Nan and his predecessor come from completely different backgrounds; one is a well-educated scion of a wealthy family, while the other was a street thug in England a century ago. They are worlds apart, yet both share a common passion for music

In his previous life, Situ Nan only knew that the ship Titanic sank on its maiden voyage due to colliding with an iceberg, but he was completely unaware of the specific time and location. Even if Situ Nan were to run out now and tell people that this ship is about to sink, no one would believe him. The worst outcome might be that he would be regarded as a madman and locked up, and there is also a possibility of being thrown into the sea.

Ah, even if Jack and Rose were to appear in this time and space like in the movie, would they still experience a love that shakes the world

The sun-drenched cafés of Paris offer a variety of exquisite snacks for first-class passengers

The interests of the White Star Line were not solely focused on speed; at that time, the luxury and refinement of the Titanic were unprecedented. The ship was equipped with a swimming pool, a gymnasium, Turkish baths, a library, elevators, and a squash court. The public lounge of the first-class cabin was adorned with fine wooden paneling, furnished with high-quality furniture and various upscale decorations, and it made every effort to provide a level of service that had never been seen before.

The above only pertains to passenger data, among which this cruise ship belonging to White Star Line has nine hundred crew members, and in fact, the mortality rate among the crew is even higher

It is unfortunate that those from mixed backgrounds often face some discrimination, but as long as you possess strength, others will naturally respect you. In terms of genetics, mixed heritage can even have advantages! Thanks to the training from fighting on the streets and working on boats since childhood, Situ Nan, although only seventeen years old, is tall and handsome, with a subtle smile at the corner of his mouth, not inferior to Jack, the male lead of "Titanic"

The living environment and lounges of the second-class and even third-class cabins on the Titanic were equally luxurious, and in fact, better than those of many first-class cabins on other passenger ships