Sheng Weiqiao, Sheng Weiwu, and Gongsun Yingjiang returned to the cabin on the top floor and had a discussion, "The ship will lie at anchor for half a day. Shall we go for a walk along the shore?"

Sheng Weiwu was the first to agree, "We have been at sea for two days. There is nothing except seagulls and flying fish! Although the ship is big, I have been tired of it after a few days. The ship seldom lies at anchor in the harbor today. We have never been to Bishui County before. ...