Chapter 248 - 252: Danger (7)
"We’re urgently repairing the damage, and we’ve sent out a distress signal; a rescue ship will arrive soon! Everyone, please stay calm!"
The ship won’t capsize, nor will it sink. The damage was caused by hitting a reef, which only disrupted the drainage system. That means the ship is safe, except for being temporarily unable to sail.
"Hooray, hooray!" Many people, who were panicking like headless flies, immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Jiang Xuanqi, who had been rushing around just moments before, also let out a sigh of relief, deflating like a burst balloon and slumping over the side of the lifeboat.
As if to prove the captain’s words, indeed, after the initial jolting, the ship had stopped rocking. The hull showed no signs of sinking, clearly indicating it would not go down easily.
Because the yacht Ling Yichuan had purchased was indeed a masterpiece crafted by the "World Ship King" with great care. Moreover, before being launched, it had been checked and guaranteed to be problem-free. Built strong and sturdy, with materials even including the lightweight titanium used in spacecraft, a minor collision wouldn’t cause much damage.
Of course, since the bottom of the ship had struck the reef, even though immediate measures were taken, the drainage system and propulsion systems were both damaged to a certain extent. It was still unclear what the specifics of the collision were, making it impossible to return to shore using this ship for the time being. It would need to be towed back by maritime vessels.
Luckily, this voyage was not far from the coast, just about ten nautical miles. With many ships nearby, one of the closest had already been moving towards them upon receiving the signal.
The captain then announced this update, stating it would take roughly half an hour for the approaching "Venus" to arrive successfully.