Before Gu Qingcheng closed her eyes to doze, she told Wangcai:
"Don't bully Kele. You two need to be good. Whoever fights will not get snacks."
The cat and dog exchanged glances and actually responded with "meow" and "woof," as if to say, "Okay."
Gu Qingcheng pulled up the quilt with satisfaction and was about to sleep when she suddenly remembered that her "satisfaction points" were now enough to buy a speedboat. Disasters were coming, so she should buy a speedboat and keep it as a backup.
Although she had also collected 21 wooden boats, their speed, maneuverability, quality, and disaster resistance were all inferior to a modern speedboat.
Gu Qingcheng entered the sporting goods store. After some selection, she spotted a fishing leisure boat priced at 226,000.
The description stated: During the ship's production process, it underwent PT penetration testing, cradle infrared leveling, fuel tank airtightness testing, and water testing. It was equipped with a built-in unsinkable system, ensuring that the hull would not sink even if it rained or the entire boat was flooded, guaranteeing the personal safety of you and your family. If the hull took on water, its strong buoyancy helped maintain balance, and the manufacturer had conducted buoyancy tests on all models.
Due to the use of the world-renowned deep V hull and outward-inclined bow technology, repeated testing and practical use had proven this type of boat to be superior in navigation and operation, being light and nimble. Coupled with soft and comfortable sofa seats, it offered a stable and comfortable ride, as if always sailing on a calm, mirror-like surface.
Most importantly, it was moderately weighted, fuel-efficient, and highly resistant to collisions. Minor bumps could even be repaired with simple tools.
The speedboats displayed in the mall, except for two four-seater models placed as exhibits, were all models. However, since the "Shankao Supermarket" could allow her to purchase them, it would surely provide her with the actual product. Gu Qingcheng was not worried about this.
Huh?
Something's wrong, did her eyes just catch some "eye-searing" text?
As Gu Qingcheng admired the "beauty" of the speedboat, her eyes seemed to have scanned some crucial text.
Ah, right!
Fuel-efficient!
This thing used gasoline.
But she didn't have any gasoline?
Without fuel, how could it run?
Was she wasting her time?
Gu Qingcheng was very unwilling.
She suddenly remembered reading on Zhihu that a young man from the countryside had used homemade tools—a pressure cooker, a long rubber hose, and a container to collect oil—to decompose plastic into gasoline.
However, that kind of gasoline would probably ruin the engine of a yacht immediately.
What to do?
Could she only use the collected wooden boats?
Wooden boats without engines were not only difficult to control but also extremely unsafe. Gu Qingcheng did not want her family to escape on a wooden boat.
A sense of crisis made the hairs on her back stand on end. For a moment, she lost all desire for her nap.
After much thought, Gu Qingcheng decided to buy a speedboat first and then figure things out.
Gu Qingcheng currently had 56,300 satisfaction points, worth approximately 1.6 million yuan. The speedboat cost 226,000 yuan, meaning she could buy about 7 speedboats.
After pressing to confirm the purchase, the system deducted about 9,000 satisfaction points from Gu Qingcheng.
But what Gu Qingcheng didn't expect was the system's "ding" prompt:
"Does the host wish to initiate vessel upgrades?"
Upgrades?
They could be upgraded?
Gu Qingcheng's eyes lit up, and she eagerly and ingratiatingly asked:
"Darling, how do I upgrade?"
"You can continue to purchase speedboats. Merging two boats will result in an upgrade."
The system answered without reservation.
There was such a benefit?
Gu Qingcheng immediately bought another speedboat.
At the same time, the system also inquired: "Do you confirm vessel upgrade?"
Yes.
Gu Qingcheng pressed the confirm button.
A flash of white light passed, and the two speedboats merged into one.
Gu Qingcheng could visibly see that the speedboat had grown significantly. It was originally 7900mm long but had now doubled in length. The water tank, which used to hold 45 liters, was upgraded to hold 90 liters. Other specifications also saw a series of changes.
"Does the host wish to continue vessel upgrades?" the system asked.
"How far can my boat be upgraded?"
Gu Qingcheng asked impatiently.
"As long as you have enough upgrade materials, it can be upgraded to the same parameters as the world's number one yacht.
It is reported that the world's number one yacht is valued at 1.5 billion US dollars, is 100 feet long, equipped with bulletproof glass, armored protection, powerful engines, and can reach a speed of 12 knots. It has a fitness center, spa, medical center, luxury cinema, and a luxurious restaurant, with 30 five-star guest rooms.
Based on your current financial resources, you can now upgrade to a basic yacht level with three rooms.
The host need not be discouraged, you still have plenty of opportunities for upgrades."
Gu Qingcheng was overjoyed upon hearing this.
A yacht?
That would be much more comfortable than a speedboat, and with three rooms, she and her family could live separately.
Although it was still extremely rudimentary compared to the world's number one luxury yacht, it was already much better than the wooden boats she had collected.
If a flood came, the more she could upgrade, the more comfortable her family's life on the water would be.
Gu Qingcheng bought five more speedboats in one go. After merging them, her speedboat had been upgraded to a yacht, reaching the three-room standard mentioned by the system.
Awesome!
Gu Qingcheng boarded the boat to experience it firsthand.
As soon as she boarded, an introduction to the yacht automatically appeared in her mind.
The lower deck of this yacht had a master cabin, a guest cabin, and a bathroom;
The middle deck had a living room, a cockpit, and a kitchen, with a stern door leading to the deck platform;
The upper deck had an open-air observation deck and a helm station, with a soft canopy installed for sun and rain protection;
In terms of power and technology, it was equipped with an engine, generator, radar, professional instruments, communication equipment, air conditioning, household appliances, and even a satellite navigation system.
The yacht's supporting facilities also included: a sewage treatment system, and a life-saving fire safety system.
Overall evaluation: From an overall perspective, this yacht is a mobile apartment at sea, integrating modern office and family leisure. It has comprehensive functional characteristics at sea, serving as a place for family leisure, and can also be used for gatherings with friends or for entertaining clients.
Gu Qingcheng could already imagine herself living a leisurely life on the water in the yacht.
However, as long as it could be upgraded, she naturally wanted to upgrade to a higher level, as that would mean greater safety and comfort.
"System, I don't have money to buy more speedboats to merge. Does that mean I can't upgrade anymore?" Gu Qingcheng asked, not understanding.
"Not at all! Merging speedboats has reached its limit. From now on, the host can upgrade once for every ten tons of iron."
Unexpectedly, the system gave such an answer.
"Just iron?" Gu Qingcheng was overjoyed.
"Yes, given that the host already possesses a basic yacht, the next upgrade will grant the host a concealed appearance function. The concealed appearance function means that although this vessel is a yacht, it will appear as an ordinary fishing boat to outsiders.
At the same time, the host can choose one power source: gasoline, electricity, or steam."