Chapter 65 Diving World Celebrity List
Chapter 65 Diving World Celebrity List
White Shark Diving International Club.
Rainy weather limited outdoor training in the training area, but that didn't mean there was nothing to do.
Old Cat and his team were maintaining various equipment inside the club.
These diving devices require regular maintenance. Once underwater, your life depends entirely on these devices, so you can't be careless at all.
"You're here. I need to do some equipment maintenance here. You guys sit down and play for a while." Old Cat greeted Xu An and the other two.
"Okay, you go ahead and do your thing." Xu An nodded and wandered aimlessly around the club.
Perhaps because of the weather, there weren't many people in the club, making it seem rather deserted.
Jiang Xiyan and Feng Yingying were still bickering about what had happened before.
After Lao Mao finished maintaining the equipment in his hands, he had someone take it away and put it away before walking towards Xu An.
"Hey, where's Zhang Su? Didn't he come with you?" Old Cat turned his head and looked around, but didn't see Zhang Su.
"He's sleeping in the hotel," Xu An replied.
"I saw on the weather forecast that it's going to rain for more than a week, so we definitely can't go cave diving during that time," Old Cat said, then changed the subject: "Indeed, it's inconvenient to go anywhere when it rains, and it's not fun either. Sleeping is a good option."
"What are your plans for the future?"
"I'm about to leave," Xu An replied.
"Are you leaving already? Not going to stay a few more days?" Old Cat asked in surprise.
Xu An shook his head: "I came to Du'an mainly to learn cave diving. Now that I've got my certification, it's been raining every day, so it's not fun. I'm planning to go abroad for some fun."
"I've heard that the Tulum cenotes in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula are quite beautiful, as well as the Belize Blue Hole."
Seeing Xu Anzhi's list of cave diving hotspots abroad, Old Cat laughed and said, "You've planned quite well, kid."
Xu An leaned back in his chair, put his hands behind his head, and laughed twice: "Haha, it's alright. I'm taking advantage of my youth to travel around and experience the world."
"You don't say you're old now?" the old cat chuckled.
"Haha." Xu An laughed, "Compared to them, I'm not young anymore anyway."
He glanced at Jiang Xiyan and the others.
Old Cat also looked over and, seeing the two youthful and energetic girls, smiled and sighed, "Compared to you, I'm really old."
"Ah, still going strong even in old age."
"Hahaha, you rascal."
Old Cat suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, do you have a girlfriend?"
"No," Xu An shook his head. "Why are you suddenly asking that?"
Old Cat didn't answer, but gestured towards Jiang Xiyan with his chin, "The opportunity is right beside you, you have to seize it."
"Even I, an outsider, can see that Jiang Xiyan has a thing for you. Don't play dumb, or you'll miss a great opportunity."
"And this girl has a really good personality." At this point, Old Cat paused and looked Xu An up and down.
"What?" Xu An looked at him suspiciously.
"It's nothing, it's just that I suddenly feel like you're not good enough for her," Old Cat laughed.
Xu An gave him a disgruntled look.
"Alright, alright, stop worrying about things that don't concern you."
"I mainly came here to say hello. I'll probably be leaving this afternoon."
"So soon?" the old cat asked in surprise.
"It's not really in a rush, but it takes so long to drive back, and I also need to get my passport sorted out, which will take quite a bit of time," Xu An explained.
"Alright, I'll arrange lunch. Let's have a meal together as a farewell gift for you," Old Cat said.
"Never mind, I'll arrange it. You already spent money last night," Xu An said.
"No, I'm the host after all, so I have to do my part as the host. You're leaving soon, so I have to show my appreciation."
"There's no need for that, it makes me sound like some big shot."
"Haha, alright, stop arguing. Next time you come, you can treat me."
Seeing that he couldn't refuse the old cat, Xu An had no choice but to agree: "Alright then, I'll come to Du'an specifically to invite you next time."
Over the past month, Xu An and Lao Mao's relationship has become more like that of a mentor and friend.
Old Cat is a mild-mannered person, more like a kind-hearted old man, always with a smile on his face, treating everyone the same.
In addition, both he and Xu An are easygoing and don't like to hold grudges, so they get along very well.
The two stood up, and Lao Mao put his hand on Xu An's shoulder. "To be honest, you have more talent than me in diving. As long as you take it slow, your name will definitely be on the diving world's celebrity list in the future."
At this point, Old Cat withdrew his hand, his expression changed, and he stared intently at Xu An.
"Xu An, your talent is undeniable, but I want to tell you that you must never become arrogant because of it."
"Every time you go into the water, you must do so with a sense of awe. The underwater conditions are ever-changing, and a moment of carelessness could bury you."
"Remember, always maintain a sense of awe; only then can you go further and reach greater heights."
"You know me; I'm always known for my prudent approach," Xu An said with a smile. "Don't worry, I'll remember your words and remain respectful."
"I look forward to the day when you make it onto the diving world's list of celebrities."
Old Cat smiled and extended his fist. Xu An nodded emphatically and bumped fists with him.
"Don't worry, that day won't be far off."
After saying that, Xu An's expression changed, and he asked in confusion, "What is the Celebrity List? A list of people who broke world records?"
"You have no idea how quickly you agreed," the old cat said with a helpless smile.
Then I explained to him, "What you said is both right and wrong. Saying only 'world record' is a bit narrow."
"The Diving World Celebrity List is a list that includes top cave divers from around the world. It includes not only the record holder for the deepest cave dive, but also the record holder for the longest single cave penetration, the longest cave crossing, the world record for high-altitude cave diving, and the record holder for the most rescues, among others."
"In short, those who make it onto the diving world's list of celebrities are no ordinary people; they are all top experts in a particular field of diving."
"You've read martial arts novels, haven't you?"
The old cat suddenly asked.
Xu An nodded.
"Just like the martial arts masters in wuxia novels, some have unparalleled lightness skills, some have profound internal strength, some are good at swords, and some are good at knives. The celebrities on the list are martial arts masters in different fields of the diving world."
This explanation helped Xu An understand the situation more clearly and intuitively.
"Hey, what about you?" Xu An asked curiously. "Your Nine-Ton Skylight, at a depth of over 270 meters, is the world record holder for the deepest Nine-Ton Skylight, and the first in Asia. You should be on the celebrity list, right?"
The old cat smiled and said, "Yes."
After saying that, he put a hand on Xu An's shoulder, raised an eyebrow, and said, "How about it? Suddenly full of energy, aren't you?"
"Keep it up, bro. I look forward to seeing you at the top," Old Cat laughed.
"Hey, hey, hey, you're so old, do you have to be so childish?" Xu An said with a laugh.
"You were right, old but still vigorous, hahahaha." Old Cat laughed loudly.
Seeing this, Xu An also burst into laughter.
Hearing the laughter from a short distance away, Jiang Xiyan and Feng Yingying turned around and saw two grown men laughing heartily with their arms around each other's shoulders.
A look of confusion crossed their eyes.
"What are they laughing at? They're laughing so happily," Jiang Xiyan asked, puzzled.
"I don't know, but all men are the same. Judging from how unrestrained they are laughing, they must be talking about something inappropriate for children," Feng Yingying replied.
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