Qiuqiu Honeymoon Navigation Log:

March 19:

20:32, the "Yu Xiang" starts! There are thousands of Chinese people in the port, and they are all cheering. I know they are all here to send Xiaoqiang and me! Xiaoqiang is very touched, and I am also very touched!

21:12, we sailed out of the Johor Strait and we arrived at the sea. The new course was 320, the speed was 25 knots! Entering the Strait of Malacca! It was still the Quimu Lang who escorted us. It followed 600 meters behind us, looking loyal, like a guard! We ran to the stern with the signal light, and I sent them a signal with my own hands: Thank you for your hard work! They replied to the signal and said: It's a great honor! The Quimu Lang will accompany us through the Strait of Malacca and will not be separated until the Indian Ocean. I really can't bear to part with them. Such a good captain and such a good sailor!

March 20:

Today I have been crossing the Strait of Malacca all day. The strait is getting wider and wider, and the land on both sides is getting farther and farther away, and I can't see it later. I know that usually everyone is worried about this voyage. But this time it won't be! We followed the Kui Mulang. Xiaoqiang lies on the railing and watches the sea for a day. The sunshine here is so strong that he will look bad in his eyes. However, he doesn't listen to me. I have to accompany him.

19:50, we finally left Nanyang! New direction: 268! New speed: 32 knots!

We were riding a beautiful cruise ship and entered the Indian Ocean. Tonight the captain invited us to dinner, and he said that the "Yu Xiang" was going to grab the "Red Ribbon Award"! But the tropical sun was very strange. We didn't go down the mountain after dinner at almost eight o'clock. Because of the sunset, the sea to the west was so beautiful. There were several dolphins jumping on the bow of the boat, and there were a large group of seagulls above us, "qq" and yelling until we entered the ocean far away, and they were still following.

In the evening, we watched the movie in the cinema on board, "The Hotel". Greta Garbo is so beautiful. Among foreign actresses, I like Garbo the most. But Xiaoqiang said that the movies are boring and really irritating. He would not appreciate them at all. He also asked me if the movies were so boring at this time. I don't know what it means. But, haha, after a while, I forgave him. Xiaoqiang, what should I do without you?

March 21:

9:00, I was so excited last night and got up very late this morning. We arrived on the deck and found that the Kuimu Lang was gone. The captain said it left at 6 am. We were already far into the Indian Ocean and there was no danger of being hijacked by pirates. It was a pity that I didn't have time to say goodbye to it. However, Xiaoqiang said that there might be pirates in the Gulf of Aden. I wonder if he was scaring me to be happy, but he said it had a nose and eyes.

By the way, Xiaoqiang stopped watching the sea today. He got into the casino. Oh my God, what should I do!

March 22:

I missed my father today. I sent a telegram back. I don’t have a radio station at home, so he wanted to go to the telegraph office to get it. I don’t know when I could go back. I sent a telegram to Xiuxiu again. It seems that he has forgotten everyone completely.

Also: I passed the southern tip of India today and saw Sri Lanka from afar. The deck was crowded with people, and everyone came out to see it. 12:25, sailed through the southern corner of Sri Lanka. New direction: 280! We have passed half of the Indian Ocean.

March 23:

Today, my father's telegram came back. He said that Xiaoqiang was a good husband and asked me to just stay outside and stay with him well, and not be lucky enough to be in a blessing. He always misses homesick all day long. He also asked me to think about Shang Xiu. Actually, I understand, but, alas...

Also: Poor Xiuxiu, how should I compensate you?

March 24:

It's very boring today.

March 25:

It's very boring today.

March 26:

Boring day by day.

March 27:

The Indian Ocean turns out to be so big. In the past few days, it is the sea and the sea. I haven’t seen a ship or an island. No one falls in love with the deck anymore.

March 28:

Thankfully, the Indian Ocean is finally finished. 17:30, new direction: 245! We entered the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf of Aden is wider than the Strait of Malacca, and there is no land on both sides. But I know that the Arab Desert is in the north and British Somalia is in the south.

Also: There are no pirates at all. But Xiaoqiang's mouth is very hard, so he will have it in the future. It's really bad.

March 29:

We entered the Red Sea. On the right is the Arabian Peninsula and on the left is Egypt. On both sides are large deserts, dry and hot, and they are so dry that they are uncomfortable. They don't look like they are on the sea at all.

But, something big happened today!

10:50, note! Target ahead, battleship! One ship! Distance, 10,000 meters!

10:55, discover the heavy cruiser! There are two in total!

11:10, confirmed the other party’s nationality, it is from the UK!

11:20, the distance between the two sides is 5,000 meters! I can almost confirm that it is a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship! The two heavy cruisers should be both Norfolk class. There are only two Norfolk class ships, Norfolk and Dorset. These two are very new warships and are only a few years after they are built.

Everyone on the boat ran out to see, but no one cheered. The Queen Elizabeth-class cannon tube was so scary. When they passed by us, no one honked the horn and looked as if they were embarrassed. We were heading to the west, but they were heading to the east.

Xiaoqiang's expression was very serious.

Only then did we remember that a few days ago, we received a telegram from China saying that Britain sent a battleship and two cruisers to the East, saying that it was sent to India. But we all knew that this was to guard against the Ming Dynasty. Xiaoqiang said that this would be a watershed in the relationship between Ming and Britain. I think so. But after all, the United Kingdom has not directly sent its fleet to Singapore. Although Singapore has a military port, it has never had a main ship and is an empty stance. If Britain directly sent it to Singapore, the Malacca area will become the most tense area in the world.

Fortunately, Britain was just sent to India. Alas, I hope the two countries will not fight in the future!

In the evening, an auction was held on the boat, mainly jewelry, and several sets of hand-cut fashions by French and Italian masters, but they were all second-hand. Those jewelry were all big-name goods, and the most expensive one was less than 10,000 Mingyang. But in the eyes of those women, these things were amazing treasures. There were three women, all of which company’s young grandmothers. These days we played cards together and won a lot of money. I took out my "Autumn Water Rose" to show them, and their eyes were green. Haha, so happy!

Well, I picked a pair of diamond earrings that were quite pleasing to the eye and took a photo of 4100 Mingyang.

March 30:

We entered the Suez Canal. Because this canal is so famous, everyone comes out to see it. I remember that I could see the pyramids on the Suez Canal, but my neck was broken and I couldn't see it. Later, when I heard someone say it, I remembered that I remembered it wrong. I had to see it on the Nile River, not the Suez Canal. Oh, it's so embarrassing!

I used to look at the Suez Canal on the map and it felt quite short. But now I realize that it was so long! It was more than a hundred kilometers! There was a lake in the middle. We drove very slowly and it took several hours to finish it.

11:20, we finally entered the Mediterranean! New direction: 275! New speed: 33 knots! The captain said we have to drive faster, otherwise we won’t win the Red Ribbon Award.

When we entered the Mediterranean, everyone's mood became higher. I don't know why, maybe they finally got out of the desolate Indian Ocean and finally entered the ocean of civilization! All day long, there were many people on the deck, and other ships could often be seen in the sea. Everyone was very happy. The lonely sailing was finally over.

In the evening, we brushed over from the south of Crete. Further north was the Aegean Sea. I cooked a lot of Greek-style delicacies on the supper boat, and Xiaoqiang was puzzled. We just passed by Greece and had never been docked. Where did these Greek foods come from? Haha, this is just Greek flavor, and people didn't say it was purchased from Greece.

After dinner, everyone went to the deck to have a breath. Although the Mediterranean is still a bit dry and hot, it is much more comfortable than in the Red Sea. The lights in the distance in the north include lights along the coast, as well as other passenger ships. Small yachts pass by in and out from time to time. The Mediterranean is so lively.

March 31:

In the morning, we passed Sicily, and to the north was Italy. We passed the Tunisian Strait at noon. There, we finally saw a corner of the African continent. In the afternoon, we passed Sardinia. 2:30, new direction: 240!

Also: As expected, we ate pizza again in the evening and there were a lot of Italian dishes, although we had never stopped in Italy. Xiaoqiang bet that we should eat Spanish food tomorrow.

April 1:

This afternoon, we passed the Strait of Gibraltar. Gibraltar is truly one of the narrowest straits in the world. The narrowest place is only 10,000 meters wide, and we can clearly see the mountains on both sides. A few thousand meters north of the north is Cape Europa and the Bay of Algeciras. There is a British military port there. Xiaoqiang suddenly asked me mysteriously, if we fight with Britain, do I have the ability to steal the Strait of Gibraltar on a submarine? But I was frightened. Fighting with Britain? It's so terrible. Could it be that some secret telegrams were sent from the country? But Xiaoqiang kept saying that he was just asking and having fun.

Oh my God, how do you say it? I drove a submarine in the Yangtze River, and the Strait of Gibraltar is much wider than the Yangtze River. However, the British Navy is much stronger than the Qing Navy! Haha, fortunately, I have a small strong man, and even if I fight, it has nothing to do with me.

1:50, new heading: 310! We entered the Atlantic Ocean.

According to common sense, the most painful voyage has arrived.

The Atlantic Ocean was wet, and the cold wind blew. The sea conditions began to bump. The temperature dropped rapidly, and everyone on the boat looked for clothes to wear. Suddenly everyone remembered that it was only early April! Haha, the earth was really strange. The journey was hot and the midsummer. After a strait, it was back to early spring.

3:30, new direction: 000!

We drove northward along the Portuguese coast. The sea conditions were bumpy all afternoon and evening, and the temperature was getting lower and lower. Many people were seasick and no one was on the deck. The air was humid and had a heavy salty smell.

In addition: We didn’t eat Spanish or Portuguese food in a day. Xiaoqiang lost the bet.

April 2:

Last night, we traveled across the entire Bay of Biscay, and at 6:00 this morning, we passed Cape Finister, the farthest piece of land in France that stretched toward the Atlantic Ocean. New Heading: 085!

We entered the English Channel.

Although the sea conditions were worse, everyone's mood became higher. Because today everyone can end their long voyage!

At breakfast today, many people came to us and asked for autographs. Xiaoqiang couldn't sign, so they asked me to sign. I was very nervous. While signing the ladies and wives, I thought, what qualifications do I have to sign for them? I was just lucky than them. Joining me didn't meet Xiaoqiang... But who told me to meet me? I could die of happiness by thinking about it.

At 10:20, the Jade Crown finally sailed into Southampton Harbor! Our captain was so happy that he couldn't stop, because a small balloon rose from our main mast, with a 31-foot-long red ribbon hanging under it! This means that our average speed of this voyage is 31 knots! It was too difficult, we crossed half of the earth, and it took only 13 days!

Many people in the port were watching us enter the port. In front of us were pilot ships. Fire boats were on both sides, and they sprayed high water curtains to congratulate us. Everyone on the boat was cheering. Although we were not disembarking here, we were really happy.

Nearly half of the guests on the boat got off in the UK. The Jade Closs was docked in the harbor for a day. During this day, many people came up one after another. The British ladies were tall and well-educated.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a British passport and can’t get off the boat. However, the port is very peaceful and much more comfortable than in the English Channel.

At 21:00 pm, the Jade Crown set sail again and left Southampton Port. The course: 090, and entered the English Channel again with the white waves.

The boat was very bumpy, everyone was seasick, and even I felt uncomfortable. We all slept very early. We had to bump in the English Channel for the next ten hours. Fortunately, we were sleeping. If it was daytime, we would suffer. Stop until night before leaving, which was also the thoughtful arrangement of the boat.

April 3:

At 7:30, we finally entered Hurgland Bay. The pilot ship came to pick us up. A few thousand meters to our right is Wilhelmshaven. This is the most important military port in Germany. We can see several small speedboats lined up, dragging white waves to the sea. From the telescope, we can see the German sailors in high spirits, as if they were full of confidence. I wonder if they were training or patrolling?

7:45, we finally arrived at the destination of this voyage - Port Bremen! So happy! Although I am a navy, I have not yet traveled so far to the sea! I really admire the East China Sea Fleet and the officers and soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet. They often go out to sea for a month or two, and they are warships, which is much harder than us! Salute them!

...

"Qiuqiu, pack up your things and stop leaking. We'll get off the boat right away!"

Xiang Xiaoqiang was wearing a windbreaker and a top hat, standing at the door urging Qiu Qiu. The four guards behind him were already carrying six suitcases, and the three old consultants also packed up and stopped working.

Qiu Qiu happily carried a small suitcase and Xiao Kun bag in his arms. He almost jumped out, and threw himself into Xiang Xiaoqiang's arms, hugged him and kissed him twice, and laughed in a low voice:

"That's great! I'm so happy!...I love you..."

"Yeah," Xiang Xiaoqiang glanced at the guard standing solemnly and stuttered, "I...I am the same..."

Then he looked at Qiu Qiu. The little girl stood in front of her noble tweed fashion, cashmere shawl, and wide-brimmed maid, as charming as the noble British ladies on the boat.

"Well, okay," Xiang Xiaoqiang praised, "those German guys are going to be fascinated by you... are you bringing all the things? Your autumn water rose? Your baby diary?"

"Take it," Qiu Qiu smiled like a flower and nodded, "Take it all!"

Looking around Xiaoqiang, he leaned over and said in a low voice:

"Qiuqiu, from now on, he has to keep some gods in his words... We have now entered Nazi Germany, a police country, with spies, spies, secret police everywhere... Maybe when they were in the UK, they had already sent spies on board. We are their key target..."

After more than ten days of floating on the sea, Xiang Xiaoqiang stepped onto the land with his feet and immediately felt that he could hardly walk. The extremely stable feet under his feet made people extremely uncomfortable. Look at the guards, three old consultants, and even Qiu Qiu, each of them had a bit of a weird step. Several of them looked at each other and laughed.

As soon as they stepped onto the land, several reporters immediately appeared in front of them. They retreated around, held their cameras and took a few "bang" shots at Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu, which made the crowd around them look at Xiang Xiaoqiang and Qiu Qiu in surprise. Most of them are Europeans and don't know Xiang Xiaoqiang yet.
To be continued...