Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 607 - 399: Please exchange our Douglas Home

Chapter 607: Chapter 399: Please exchange our Douglas Home

"The sea territory I visited is more than 300 sea miles away from our country." Douglas Cooper had obviously done his homework:

"The average sea depth is several hundred meters, but the area I went to, which is the one designated by the boss, is shallower, about seventy or eighty meters deep."

Upon hearing this depth, Sean Knight and the others looked a bit serious.

After all, previously, it was mainly around Big Island, where the sea depth was usually forty or fifty meters, or even twenty or thirty meters.

Diving at such depths wasn’t much of a challenge, but reaching seventy or eighty meters made it more difficult.

"So we need to pay attention to the equipment and boats we prepare. Also, since we claim the area is ours and Japan claims it is theirs, it’s easy to cause trouble at sea."

"No problem, we’ll anchor on our side and then dive over." Sean Knight always had this plan in mind.

"I guess that’s the only way." An individual can’t compete with a national warship, and there’s no need to, so diving over is the best way.

Douglas Cooper went on to introduce other situations, including the nearby waterways, passing ships, hydrological conditions, and so on.

Sean Knight and the others were no longer novices to these things, so as they listened, the three-dimensional concept of the nearby sea areas formed in their minds.

After Douglas finished speaking, he said a little regretfully:

"The main problem is that our country doesn’t allow it, otherwise, boss, you could totally buy a super yacht, and then bring a couple of ultra-small personal submarines on board. Observing underwater with those things would be much more convenient than diving!"

Sean Knight hadn’t really researched that before and asked curiously:

"How big is the submarine? Can it be installed on a yacht?"

"Yes. In the world of small, exclusive personal submarines, there are two brands: U-Boat Worx and Triton. These two companies offer a custom one-to-one service to cater for different missions, passenger numbers, and seating layouts."

At this point, Douglas Cooper’s eyes were shining:

"I’ve seen the actual photo of their small private submarines, weighing over two tons. A truck can tow it, about a million US dollars — with your financial strength, boss, you can definitely get a few."

Excited, he flipped through his mobile phone and soon found the photos stored inside to show Sean Knight:

"Look, it’s sci-fi, has strong lighting, and is appealing to people with claustrophobia."

Looking at the small submarine, Sean Knight felt it was like James Bond’s personal underwater vehicle, with a futuristic vibe.

"It’s digitalized, luxurious inside, and easy to operate..."

Sean Knight was actually tempted.

"Try contacting them and order two for now." Sean Knight immediately said, "Our country doesn’t allow private submarines, but it shouldn’t be a problem on Big Island."

"Boss, after you buy it, can I play with it?" Douglas Cooper asked with a smile while looking for the contact information.

"Of course, no problem." Sean Knight smiled.

After making the initial contact, they needed to know Sean Knight’s identity and the specific requirements for customizing the personal submarine.

Sean thought it over and decided it wasn’t urgent. He would go to the company in person after they finished their work.

Two days later, Sean Knight and the others left the city and headed for the seaside.

"This is where I grew up."

After getting off the car, Douglas introduced the place to Sean Knight, "It’s a typical small coastal town with few people, but there are quite a few tourists recently. There are also many internet celebrities doing fake fish-catching live broadcasts along the coast..."

"Fake fish-catching?" Lincoln Harrington was surprised, "How do they do it?"

"They release some fish by the shore and pick them up themselves." Douglas Cooper said disdainfully: "With so few marine resources now, how could there be such a harvest by fishing on the coast?

Last time I came back, I went fishing early in the morning and found only two fish and one crab in two hours..."

Sean Knight wasn’t surprised and laughed:

"Many live streamers do it now. Not just sea fishing, but mountain fishing, picking stones from the Gobi Beach, digging jade from rivers, there are quite a few fakes."

Having settled Sean Knight and the others in the best inn in the small town, Sean said he wanted to visit Douglas Cooper’s parents.

"Shall we not go?" Douglas Cooper felt a bit awkward. He was really afraid that his parents might say something too offensive, making Sean lose face or feel too embarrassed and uncomfortable.

"Of course not," Sean Knight smiled and said, "No matter what, I’m your boss, and we’re like brothers. If I don’t visit when I arrive here, it wouldn’t be right for me as a junior."

He patted Douglas Cooper’s shoulder and said:

"Don’t worry, I’ll just sit for a while, present the gift, and then leave. I won’t embarrass you."

Douglas Cooper had to agree.

Sean bought some gifts, such as cigarettes and wine, at the shopping center, and then went to Douglas Cooper’s house with Douglas and Lincoln Harrington.

Lincoln Harrington stayed in the car, with gifts purchased and keeping a low profile.

Sean knew a little about Douglas Cooper’s family situation.

Douglas Cooper’s father was a local fisherman who had a good start by contracting fishing boats from the village to go fishing in the open sea, earning quite a bit of money.

Once, he caught a big yellow croaker and made a fortune. Then he got his own fishing boat and continued to grow his business.

Once he had the money, his fame grew, and he married a college-educated daughter-in-law from the city.

First, he had his eldest son, Alston Cooper, then his second son, Douglas Cooper.

Douglas Cooper’s birth exceeded the family planning policy and resulted in a substantial fine.

Due to a difficult birth, Douglas Cooper’s mother, Vanessa Harrison, was not very close to Douglas, feeling that giving birth to him had caused her health to suffer all along.