Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

Chapter 615: Virginia Sets Sail

Lin Yuan could only smile and express his gratitude for the enthusiasm of the officers and soldiers of the Virginia.

To be honest, he didn't expect that he would be so popular among soldiers.

If it were someone else, they would definitely take advantage of this opportunity and trend to greatly expand their influence in the military.

But Lin Yuan knew that his identity was not suitable and that area was an absolute forbidden zone for him.

He didn't want to use this opportunity to establish a deeper connection, he just wanted to successfully complete this one-time deal.

The position he promised to Lieutenant General Joseph King was merely a thank you for providing him with such great convenience.

Lin Yuan took the microphone and said, "I want to express my apology and gratitude for this dinner tonight.

I apologize because you have just completed a difficult mission and now you have to set sail again.

Thank you, it is my sincere gratitude for the help you have provided me in the past period of time. "

"Don't worry, Source God! We don't have a single complaint!"

"You have no idea how sought-after this mission is. We should be grateful for this opportunity!"

"Yeah! When we found out that Boss Louis got the mission, we were all so happy!"

The officers and soldiers of the Virginia shouted loudly, and their enthusiasm seemed a little too much.

But Lin Yuan knew the source of this enthusiasm. It was not possible that the officers and soldiers of the Virginia would support him wholeheartedly just because they were his fans.

We are all adults, we may like a star, and we will express our support when it is a small thing.

But as a submarine sailor, he gave up his vacation and went on missions continuously.

It is definitely not for the purpose of starring in "Lord of Spy 2", this reason can explain it.

In fact, everyone present benefited.

In addition to promising sponsorship to Vice Admiral Joseph King, Lin Yuan also gave each Virginia crew member a stack of Walmart shopping cards worth a lot of money.

The reason for giving them shopping cards is that giving them money directly would be too conspicuous.

At the same time, Lin Yuan also provided them with supplementary funds through the Norfolk Naval Base and formal channels.

As a businessman, you cannot just go to the army and throw money around to win people's hearts, nor is it appropriate to use private gifts.

Therefore, I had to go around in circles.

But in this way, the officers and soldiers of the Virginia could rest assured, and Lin Yuan didn't have to worry about leaving any evidence behind, so the matter was handled quite cleanly.

The combination of receiving extra allowances and being able to film a movie with their idol is the reason why the officers and soldiers of the Virginia are so enthusiastic at the moment.

Seeing the result, Lin Yuan felt that the money was worth it.

The previous sponsorship fees were given to the Norfolk Naval Base and would not be directly distributed to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia.

The money given to the King of Hell can only help you finalize one thing and make it stand up, but if you want to do things smoothly, you must not save the extra money to bribe the little ghost.

After all, after the Virginia dives out to sea, the safety of his life and that of Director Cohen and others will depend entirely on Lieutenant Colonel Louis and all his officers and soldiers.

In addition, the filming process of this scene was also quite troublesome, requiring the crew members to maintain sufficient patience and accompany them to repeatedly polish the shooting details.

This means that Lin Yuan must treat us to dinner tonight and give us a shopping card.

All the officers and soldiers of the Virginia were fully taken care of both in terms of inside and outside.

The cheerful expressions of many officers and soldiers on the field proved that Lin Yuan's combination punch made them quite satisfied.

"My apologies and thanks are all I want to say.

I know everyone is hungry, so let's not waste any more time talking.

I wish you all a good meal and drink tonight, and we will have a good time together in the days ahead! "

Lin Yuan finished his speech neatly and raised his red wine glass: "Happy cooperation!"

“Happy cooperation!”*N
After everyone drank the wine in their hands, the dishes began to be served in the banquet hall and the dinner officially began.

The hotel waiters began to add wine to the officers and soldiers.

Seeing the red wine bottle, the adjutant next to Lieutenant Colonel Louis shouted in surprise: "Red wine from Kellers Manor? I said it would be so mellow when I took a sip just now!"

Lieutenant Colonel Louis said dissatisfiedly: "Don't make a fuss. What red wine from Kellers Manor? Is it expensive?"

"Of course it's expensive, with a bottle costing over $5000. But compared to the price, Kellers Estate's red wine is even more famous. It's called 'Red Wine Prince.' It's the best red wine for drinking with girls."

When you open a bottle of wine like this, there’s a high probability that the girl will go with you tonight,” said the adjutant.

"Is it so outrageous? How come I didn't know about it?" Lieutenant Colonel Louis expressed his doubt.

"That's because, Boss, you're only thinking about studying and completing missions. You haven't even been to the red-light district in Hong Kong, so how can you understand a girl's heart?

By the way, the Château de Kellers is located in Burgundy, France, and represents French romance. You really should learn more about it," said the adjutant.

"Well, this wine is really delicious. I can't afford it normally, so I'm going to enjoy it today." Lieutenant Colonel Louis replied.

The submarine officers and soldiers on the side also said:
"The Source God is so generous! If it weren't for his treat, we wouldn't have the chance to drink such good wine."

"Got it! Next time when I meet Linda for dinner, I'll prepare a bottle of this wine."

"Forget it! You've spent all your savings on girls from the red-light district. It's better not to harm a good girl like Linda."

"Starting tomorrow, I will draw a clear line between myself and the red light district!"

The atmosphere in the banquet hall became visibly more lively.

Lin Yuan nodded silently in his heart. It seemed that choosing the red wine from Kellers Manor was a very wise choice.

The purpose of inviting you to dinner tonight is to gain the favor of the officers and soldiers of the Virginia.

The goal is clear, but not easy to achieve.

Although submarine officers and soldiers eat very poorly when performing missions underwater, the dining standards are shockingly high after returning to the naval base.

Every day, there is almost unlimited choice of lobster, abalone, salmon, steak and other delicious fish and meat.

Of course, lobster mainly refers to the "pseudo-lobster" such as "Boston lobster".

This is the main production area of ​​Boston lobsters. They are of high quality and low price, so naturally you can eat as much as you want.

The submarine officers and soldiers have no shortage of food and drink, so it is definitely impossible to expect them to be like country bumpkins who have never seen the world and shed tears of gratitude after having a meal.

If you want to convey your sincerity, you can't just spend money blindly.

If you choose the wrong method, you may spend money but not achieve the desired effect.

For example, when choosing red wine, GAKKI recommends using the red wine from Kellers Estate.

Because this wine is well-known among young people, the "nobleman" style also gives them a sense of spiritual satisfaction.

In terms of price alone, Kellers Estate red wine is definitely not as good as Romanee-Conti wine.

That kind of wine is said to be affordable only to millionaires, but only billionaires can consume it.

A bottle of top-quality Romanee-Conti wine often fetches hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction.

When Lin Yuan returned from filming in Hong Kong, he bought a bottle of Romanee-Conti wine worth $9 and gave it to director Cohen, who loved red wine.

But it is very likely that the officers and soldiers of the Virginia were not familiar with this kind of red wine, nor did they know how much it cost.

The positioning of Kellers Estate red wine is very similar to Moutai liquor on domestic wine tables.

In terms of price, there is no shortage of liquors that are more expensive than Moutai.

But Moutai’s popularity is there. It may not be the optimal solution, but it is definitely not a wrong choice.

When you take out Moutai, even people who don’t like Moutai will not feel that you are disrespecting them.

Moreover, the person being invited is very clear about the price of Moutai and is well aware of how much it costs you to express your sincerity.

This makes Moutai an indispensable liquor in many domestic business banquets.

GAKKI, who is responsible for arranging this dinner tonight, not only chose the wine well, but also the dishes well.

These are dishes that appear expensive to the officers and soldiers of the Virginia, but they are in line with their eating habits and are a significant improvement on their daily diet.

For example, they usually eat Boston lobsters, so GAKKI will not order Australian lobsters, even though Australian lobsters are much more expensive, but the taste is similar and lacks freshness.

Almas caviar from Persia costs $1 per ounce, and when placed on marbled top-quality marbled beef, each bite costs over $700.

This is top-notch food that they can understand and enjoy.

Each dish was carefully selected by GAKKI Sauce, greatly satisfying the stomachs of the officers and soldiers of the Virginia.

For the officers and soldiers who had just climbed out of the submarine, this was simply a paradise-like experience.

Therefore, their favorable impression of Lin Yuan, who brought all this to them, increased significantly.

As the alcohol got to them, they all came to Lin Yuan to toast and express their feelings:
"Source God, if you have any requests during the filming process these days, please feel free to ask. We will do our best to satisfy you."

"Right! If anyone dares not cooperate, we'll show you how we'll deal with him!"

"Except for navigation instructions, which must be obeyed by Boss Louis, everything else is up to you! We will do whatever you say!"

"Hey! I'm right next to you, and I'm not drunk yet! But I think you're right!" Lieutenant Colonel Louis also said with a smile.

The whole place was filled with laughter, and everyone's face was filled with joy.

Lin Yuan took all of this in sight. From tonight's banquet, it could be seen that Lieutenant Colonel Louis did not have a deep background, at least he was not from the upper class.

His lieutenants all knew about Kellers Estate red wine, but he had never seen it and admitted that he couldn't afford it. Coupled with the fact that he never went to the red-light district and spent all his remaining time studying technology and commanding, it can be seen that he was an old-fashioned white man who lived a life similar to that of a "Puritan."

In fact, there were many white people from good families with old-fashioned lifestyles and values ​​in the United States in the past. They were the cornerstone of American hegemony.

But there are fewer and fewer old-school white people like Lieutenant Colonel Louis, which makes him stand out. Maybe this is why he is still valued and promoted even though he has no background?

The equal rights movement that began at the beginning of this century is gradually eroding the foundation of the American empire, and in the future it will develop into the incredible LGBTQ... a long string of unspeakable suffixes.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps a movie like "King of Spy V: The Last Airbender" is truly unprecedented in Hollywood.

If he still wants to make this kind of movie in a few years, he may have to seek support from the big Eastern country.

Otherwise, in America, if he were assigned a captain who was a "physiologically male but psychologically female" who wore high heels and lipstick, he really wouldn't dare to take such a submarine to the sea to shoot.

Fortunately, Lieutenant Colonel Louis and his officers and soldiers are still quite reliable, allowing Lin Yuan to complete the filming without any worries.

On this night, the host and guests had a great time, clinking glasses and toasting each other, and everyone was filled with a happy feeling.

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At 8 o'clock the next morning, Lin Yuan climbed out of the big bed in the presidential room of the St. Antis Hotel.

GAKKI-chan and Charlize on both sides were still sleeping.

This sea-based filming trip will take at least 20 days, so the conversation last night was a little intense.

Lin Yuan quietly got out of bed, picked up his backpack and suitcase, and walked out of his room.

In the breakfast room on the first floor of the hotel, he met up with director Cohen, Depp and Meng Tao. After a simple meal, he left the hotel.

Lieutenant Colonel Louis, who had been waiting nearby, came forward and said, "Good morning, Mr. Lin Yuan!"

"You drank quite a bit of wine last night, so you should rest for a while. Please come and pick us up," Lin Yuan said.

"It's no trouble, and if I don't come to pick you up, you can't enter the Norfolk Naval Base." said Lieutenant Commander Louis.

It's hard to say. Given the poor security at the Norfolk Naval Base, who says I can't get in? Lin Yuan didn't say it.

"Here are your letters of appointment." Lieutenant Colonel Louis handed over several documents.

"Letter of employment?" Director Cohen asked curiously.

"In order to circumvent the confidentiality agreement, the appointment letters assigned to us as instructors and consultants are just a formality, so don't take them seriously." Lin Yuan explained and handed the appointment letters to the crew member next to him.

Lieutenant General Joseph King is quite efficient. Everything that was discussed yesterday afternoon has been prepared this morning.

It is not so easy to hire several consultants from outside, as it involves confidentiality procedures.

The fact that it was accomplished so quickly shows that Vice Admiral Joseph King is the absolute power holder at the Norfolk Naval Base, and his control has not decreased even though he is retiring next year.

As a result, Lin Yuan's worries about borrowing the Ohio-class blackfish for filming in the future were greatly alleviated.

"Let's go. All the officers and soldiers on the Virginia are ready at their posts. As soon as you arrive, we can set off immediately." said Lieutenant Colonel Louis.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you." Lin Yuan replied.

The officers and soldiers of the Virginia drank a lot of wine last night, but this morning no one was unable to get out of bed. Instead, they arrived at their posts early and prepared to set sail.

This made Lin Yuan look at him with new eyes, which showed that Lieutenant Colonel Louis's military management skills were also quite good.

The higher the quality of the officers and soldiers of the entire Virginia, the safer Lin Yuan and others will be. This is of course good news for Lin Yuan.

Louis welcomed Lin Yuan and others into the car and headed towards the Norfolk Naval Base.

The journey was very smooth and in less than ten minutes they arrived at Pier 25 again.

With yesterday's experience, Lin Yuan and others climbed up the ladder into the Virginia with ease.

"Bang!"

"Crunch, crunch, crunch!"

As everyone entered the submarine, the hatch closed behind them, and then there was the sound of the watertight valve turning and closing.

Lieutenant Colonel Louis took Lin Yuan and others to put their luggage, then came to the seats in the restaurant and said:

"Mr. Lin, please rest here and wait for a while.

The Virginia will be setting sail soon, and I must first take command of the submarine. I will come and greet you once the submarine leaves the harbor and enters cruising mode."

"Okay, you go ahead and do your work first." Lin Yuan nodded and replied.

When Lieutenant Colonel Louis left, only Lin Yuan and others were left in the restaurant, and they sat down on the chairs.

At this time, the submarine officers and soldiers were all on standby at their respective posts. The restaurant, which could originally accommodate twenty or thirty people, seemed a little empty with only Lin Yuan and four others.

But in this empty environment, Depp's expression was a little grim: "Do you feel that the air is stuffy and you feel like you can't breathe?"

Meng Tao walked behind Depp and gently patted his good friend on the back: "You are just imagining it. There is an air circulation system in the submarine. You can say that the air smells bad, but it won't suffocate you."

Lin Yuan also said: "This is your first time entering a fully enclosed environment, so you may be a little nervous, but you will be fine after a while."

When they entered the submarine yesterday, they did not close the hatch, but directly connected to the air outside the submarine.

This time the hatch was really closed, completely isolated from the outside world, so Depp immediately felt nervous.

"Will it really get better in a while?" Depp still felt very insecure.

"Boom!"

Suddenly the Virginia jolted, and from somewhere came a low roar.

"What's going on?" Depp grabbed Meng Tao's arm.

"Let me go, you look so timid. The ship's pressurized water reactor should be started, and all the equipment in the boat has started to operate. We will be able to set sail soon." Meng Tao said.

As if to confirm what Meng Tao said, noises from various equipment could be heard.

Virginia's power system includes an S9G pressurized water reactor with a power of 40000 horsepower.

In addition, there are 2 steam turbine main engines and 1 auxiliary emergency propulsion motor, which can be said to have quite sufficient power.

"Isn't this a bit too noisy?" Depp asked.

"With such abundant power, how can there be no noise at all? In fact, compared with other types of submarines, especially diesel-electric submarines with drive shafts, the Virginia-class nuclear submarine is already very quiet," Meng Tao explained.

"For submarines, silence is the greatest means of concealment, so if the noise can be reduced, the chance of survival can be greatly increased. Therefore, if there is still some noise, there is nothing we can do about it." Lin Yuan also said.

"But we are not quiet at all. It would be easy to be discovered by sonar underwater, right?" Depp asked.

"That's because we are sealed inside the submarine, and the sound inside the submarine is not easy to transmit out, so it seems a little noisy. There is no sound outside the submarine, and the submarine's hull also has sound-absorbing tiles, which will further reduce the noise." Meng Tao explained.

"Well, it seems that it can't get any quieter. I have to deal with this buzzing sound 24 hours a day. Do you think we have left the berth? Are we underwater or sailing on the surface?" Depp asked a lot of questions.

It’s not his fault, because after entering the submarine, he was completely in the dark.

The submarine has no windows, so you can't see the light and scenery outside, only the depressing and cramped environment.

I have to say, this feeling really feels like being in the Kalonos Cave, like being buried.

The only difference is that the Kalonos Cave seems to be buried in the soil, while the Virginia seems to be buried on the seabed.

“你想什么呢？弗吉尼亚号的航速在28节~34节之间，相当于时速52公里~62公里。这速度你就是坐汽车都有明显的启动感，更别说弗吉尼亚号这种8000吨级别的巨物。”孟涛笑着说道。

"Fifty or sixty kilometers per hour?" Depp was quite surprised. "Can you run that fast underwater?"

Although Depp is not very smart, he still has basic common sense.

The underwater resistance is large, which makes ordinary submarines not very fast, or at least it is difficult for them to catch up with surface ships.

The Virginia's speed of 34 knots is even faster than many surface ships.

For example, in the design of modern aircraft carriers, 30 knots is considered a standard speed.

For a non-nuclear powered aircraft carrier, a speed of 30 knots is not the speed for daily cruising, but the speed for rapid maneuvering during wartime. Maintaining such a speed will accelerate fuel consumption and reduce the maximum range.

Therefore, this means that the Virginia can move with the aircraft carrier formation without worrying about not keeping up with the surface fleet and being left behind. It can even run faster than many surface ships in the formation.

This is why the US Navy does not have conventional diesel-electric attack submarines, but instead has all-nuclear powered submarines.

Because if a diesel-electric attack submarine is not sailing at full speed, its underwater speed is only 7 to 8 knots.

This is completely like crawling in a wheelchair. It is impossible to move with the aircraft carrier formation. You can only hide in the grass and set up an ambush, guard important shipping routes, and launch sneak attacks on passing enemy ships.

What if a diesel-electric submarine sails at full speed?

The speed can be increased to 20 knots (37 kilometers per hour) for a short time, but it can only last for half an hour, and the battery will run out after running 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers).

He is still lame and can only squat in the grass alone.

In comparison, the Virginia is quite powerful and can always maintain a speed of 34 knots while cruising in the deep ocean.

Therefore, it has to be said that the Virginia-class attack nuclear submarine is truly advanced, and even 20 years later, it will still be a rare treasure for the Eastern powers.

At this moment, Depp felt the seat under his buttocks begin to tilt and shake slightly.

He hurriedly grabbed the dining table. Now he understood why the chairs in the restaurant were welded tightly.

"Should we go now?" Depp asked.

"Yes, let's go. Be mentally prepared, because you are about to experience the hard life underwater in a submarine." Lin Yuan said with a serious expression.

(End of this chapter)