As soon as everyone ascended the last step, the solemn and luxurious door suddenly opened.
More than a dozen attendants in golden garments filed out and lined up neatly on both sides of the door. This team stood around the red carpet and extended to the stairs.
As everyone approached these attendants, surprise flashed across their eyes.
They had initially believed that the attendants’ clothes were mere imitations of gold, but upon closer inspection, they realized they were made of pure solid gold. These were not some inferior, impure gold but rather meticulously refined and crafted golden threads.
The golden garments achieved a perfect balance of softness, comfort, and beauty. The group examined them closely, unable to determine the exact technique used in their creation.
“I’m truly amazed today,” exclaimed a luxuriously dressed lady in her thirties. “The craftsmanship on the servants’ clothes is more mysterious and exquisite than any clothes I’ve seen before. My own clothes pale in comparison.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the lady who spoke. He recalled that this couple came from a southern city and were likely the most influential among the people present. Many passengers in the bus had heard their names before—the philanthropic couple from the Aisli family.
The lady continued, “If I had so much gold, I wonder how many impoverished people I could help.”
Ah, yes. The Aisli family was known for their philanthropic activities. They often organized charity sales and donated the raised funds to those who couldn’t afford even basic necessities.
“Lady Aisli, your kindness shines as brightly as the sun in the sky,” said an elderly gentleman in a tail coat, bowing respectfully to the lady. “Your concern for the less fortunate deeply moves me.”
This elderly couple was the last among the group and also the oldest. Both the husband and wife appeared to be in their sixties. They had gentle features and hailed from the same place as the Aisli couple, although their family background was not particularly remarkable. They were, at most, affluent locals.
The couple dressed modestly. Unlike the others, the elderly wife did not adorn herself with gold or silver jewelry, nor did she wear overly extravagant dresses. She wore an elegant and generous blue dress, and a string of pearls showcased her mature and broad-minded demeanor after weathering the years.
Throughout the meeting, the husband maintained a smiling and generous demeanor, displaying the wisdom that came with age.
However, in contrast to his elegant wife, the husband appeared slightly frail, with a somewhat pale and unhealthy complexion.
Bai Lixin recalled that they introduced themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Oude.
Excluding the tour guide, there were a total of nineteen people on this resort trip.
There was his group—a destitute noble young lady, a young master, and their servant.
The Nick family of six.
Next were Richard and his wealthy wife.
The philanthropist Aisli couple.
The elderly Oude couple.
Lastly, there was the four actors who had been acting suspiciously from the beginning.
Since losing contact with the escape system earlier, Bai Lixin hadn’t forgotten the primary rule upon entering the movie: not revealing their identities as outsiders
Once discovered, they would be trapped in this movie forever.
Considering the previous two films, both of which had horror-thriller themes, he couldn’t naively assume that this one was a lighthearted comedy or an inspirational tale of poor to rich.
Looking at the general environment, the background of this movie appears to be either a supernatural horror movie or a crime suspense movie, or possibly both.
He was not idle along the way just now, but carefully read the newspaper in his hand from beginning to end.
The seemingly ordinary newspaper was actually a huge information database that contained a lot of information.
Time, weather, people, geography, values, guidance—it could even offer insights into the current situation through the newspaper.
Apart from scattered short story collections, the majority of the content consisted of real-time reports.
News about recent projects in the east, the fortunes of entrepreneurs, and the daily lives of those struck by gold fever were all covered.
The sixteen-page newspaper contained a multitude of data streams on almost every page.
At first glance, everything seemed prosperous and thriving.
However, Bai Lixin discovered clues between the lines.
Beneath the façade of the prosperous gold rush era, many problems had quietly surfaced.
Useless items were being feverishly traded at high prices, and people were hoarding them like mad. The skyrocketing trendlines of speculation had emerged long ago.
The apparent prosperity was a bubble on the verge of bursting.
Regardless of the world, experience told Bai Lixin that there would never be an endless peak. If there were, it was most likely false and unreal.
The current era in this movie remained him of a certain world.
At that time, a highly renowned event occurred—the Tulip Mania.
The previously overlooked tulips skyrocketed in value overnight, and what’s more, their prices continued to climb each day.
Today you spend ten yuan on tulips, and tomorrow you may earn 90 yuan. In the face of such huge wealth with high returns, almost everyone wanted to get a share of it.
However, a bubble bursts at a touch.
The gold rush era entered the era of economic depression in a blink of an eye.
The current era in this movies was similar.
The beauty was on the verge of collapse, but it is uncertain whose dream will be shattered next.
This resort was adorned with the words “luxurious and wealthy.” Judging from the surprised expressions and admiration among the visitors, it seems that most people in this era yearned for materialism, and “money” and “greed” are likely to be prominent themes in this movie.
There was another problem to consider. The system mentioned that once they are discovered, they will be trapped in the movie forever. However, the question was: who will discover them?
The tourists? Unlikely.
The identities of the tourists seem more like tools to promote the movie’s theme.
In the seemingly harmonious families, there are hidden problems, such as the subtle and strange family dynamics of the Nick family
Richard, an “artist-turned-businessman,” and his wife, who start with lies, clearly have their own problems.
The “philanthropists” couple also had problems. Te benevolent wife wearing priceless clothes, which was quite contradictory.
And what about the four individuals representing the “film production side”? What exactly was inside those packages?
So far, the elderly group seems to be the safest, but their physical condition also needed attention.
After just a few hours, Bai Lixin realized that these character designs were valuable.
They have no idea how the subsequent plot will unfold because, like the movie characters, they lack a god’s-eye view. All they can do is take one step at a time, make the right choices and responses when necessary.
At the very least, the three of them know that they are not part of this movie since they are aware of their own existence within it.
But what about the rest of the people? They don’t even know they are mere characters in a movie.
Unable to grasp their own identities, how could they possibly discover that the three of them are from outside the movie?
From the limited information provided by the system, he deduced that there must be other beings who know they are in a movie, and have observation and thinking abilities, capable of discerning their identities through behavior.
Furthermore, they have no idea about the nature of these beings. They could be insignificant attendants among the crowds or the hidden owners of this resort. They could even be a painting, a sculpture, or a gust of wind.
It was essential for them to avoid revealing their identities and minimize communication about game tasks until they understood the nature of this existence.
Bai Lixin walked casually behind the crowd, inferring more information based on existing information.
As the people in front slowly stopped, Bai Lixin also withdrew his thoughts.
He lifted his head with a puzzled expression, only to see the tour guide standing on a high step made of an unknown material. With a professional smile, he handed out a bunch of keys, one by one, to the crowd.
“Esteemed guests, the Eden Resort perfectly recreates the paradise where the gods reside. In the world of gods, the wealth that people tirelessly pursue is easily obtained. Therefore, in the following days, you will not only see vessels made of pure gold and priceless milky jade but also various precious gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and gems of all colors, as well as agate, pearls, and so on.”
“Of course, in addition to that, you will also see various legendary paintings that have been rumored to be lost.”
“Moreover, since it is Eden, the most famous Wisdom Apple Garden cannot be missed.” Thomas, the tour guide winked mischievously. “But don’t worry, dear guests. The owner of Eden Resort is generous and hospitable. Even if you were to eat up all the apples in the garden, you won’t face any punishment.”
Amused by the tour guide’s last statement, everyone burst into laughter.
Each person received a key with a nameplate made of diamonds, indicating the room number.
“Let me share another surprise with you,” the guide cheerfully announced. “I know you all came here because of your love for Eden and curiosity. To ensure that you derive the greatest satisfaction from this journey, your keys not only open your individual bedrooms, but also all the other rooms in Eden, except for the rooms of the bedroom type.”
“However,” the guide grinned slyly, “at the end of the third-floor corridor, there is a door made of gold. Inside, you will find the secret treasure of the owner of Eden Resort. It is strictly off-limits.”
Bai Lixin receives his key from the tour guide. His room was on the second floor, Room 204.
He glanced at the room numbers of Hongyue and Emil—208 and 304, respectively. Their rooms are not adjacent.
He and Hongyue were on the second floor, while Emil was alone on the third floor.
204 and 304? Were they located in the same position on different floors?
When the guide mentioned the final instructions, Bai Lixin instinctively frowned. He shared a subtle glance with Emil and Hongyue, then quietly looked away.
-Psychological suggestion.
Many people have a rebellious mentality, so often, when you tell them not to do something, some people will do it just to defy the prohibition.
For example, swallowing light bulbs.
Experiments have shown that timid and cowardly individuals are more likely to accept such a prohibition without hesitation.
On the other hand, those who are daring are more willing to challenge the impossible.
These business men and traders clearly belong to the latter group.
Therefore, there must be someone among them who will open that door.
Speaking of which, why did this story resemble “Bluebeard”? Could it be that the storyline was also similar to “Bluebeard”?
*”Bluebeard” is a Chinese folktale. The story revolves around a wealthy nobleman with a blue beard. He marries multiple wives but forbids them from entering one specific room in his castle. Curiosity eventually gets the better of one of his wives, and she enters the forbidden room, discovering a gruesome secret: the room is filled with the bodies of his previous wives. The wife’s discovery puts her life in danger as Bluebeard intends to add her to his collection.
After handing out the keys to everyone, the professional tour guide quickly led the group in the direction of the restaurant.
On the way, Bai Lixin noticed that each person had a key, even if they were a couple, they had separate rooms.
He pondered for a moment and asked, “Mr. Thomas, thank you for providing us with rooms, but I have been inseparable from the young master since I was young. I wonder if he would have trouble sleeping without me by his side.”
Thomas smiled and replied, “Hey, friend, don’t worry too much. If the owner of the room allows it, you can freely enter and exit other people’s rooms. You are here for a vacation, not to stay in a prison. Relax a bit, and if you want, you can even move in with someone else.”
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In the live broadcast room.
[Is this really not “Bluebeard”? Does the story background not include the folk tales we are familiar with? Why did they seem unresponsive after the tour guide finished speaking?]
[Having one room per person and then moving in later is a bit strange. A resort that advertises itself as a “love sanctuary” intentionally separates couples right from the start. Clearly, they are up to something, right?]
[You’re right, I just thought this resort is too extravagant but a honeymoon is about cultivating the bond between couples, so why deliberately separate them?]
[ I saw from the close-up of the philanthropist couple that not only are they living separately, but their rooms aren’t even adjacent.]
[Well, is this a honeymoon or a breakup retreat?]
[Although I think your discussion is valuable, don’t you guys find Bai Lixin and the others so handsome?! Bai Lixin’s beauty is on another level, and Hongyue is so cool, even in women’s clothing. Why is she so cool? I want to marry her!]
[??? Warning! Song Yuantian is rushing over with a 40-meter long sword. You have five seconds to escape. Little sister, this is dangerous, don’t be so stubborn, don’t seek death, okay? Can’t you see that President Song has blackened?]
[Shivering.jpg]
[I just went to the neighboring Livestream room to watch the other movies movies, it’s so exciting.]
[What do you mean by exciting?]
[Zhou Guang and Li Cancan are still trying to escape the temple. The movie has is three hours, and they have been running for two and a half hours, and playing hide and seek with the python for the remaining half hour.]
[What about Xia Chi and Liang Xi? Tell me more.]
[This pair is extraordinary too. After Xia Chi fell on the ship, he found a long-lost treasure map. Then, on the deck, he happened to pick up an ancient coin lost by Captain Jack. In the kitchen, he discovered poisonous fugu fish and successfully prevented a large-scale food poisoning incident.]
[Wow, so Xia Chi has turned this horror disaster film into a game of spot-the-difference?]
[And what about President Song and Lin Jue?]
[This pair is also extraordinary. In just three hours of opening, President Song, with his superb speaking skills, managed to win over the entire ship, and the captain abdicated his position.]
[??? Slowly enters a question mark: What?]
[Yes, you heard it right. Now, President Song is the captain.]
[??? This is outrageous.]
[Hilarious! Truly, geniuses are eccentric, and friends of big shots are all extraordinary.]
————————–
From the moment they entered the resort, the astonishment of the group never ceased. They were prominent figures in various industries, and some thought they had seen everything the world had to offer, while others believed they already held positions of power where they could control the world with a wave of their hand.
As the Eden Resort slowly revealed its mysterious veil, the hearts of these individuals were threatened by a calamity that challenged their beliefs.
Just on the way to the restaurant, they witnessed heart-sized Ocean Heartstones, the rumored destroyed “Madonna Statue,” and even the trash bins in the corners were made of gold.
Even the napkins they used to wipe their hands were made of the finest silk.
A foot of silk could buy a piece of land, yet it was casually discarded. They painfully watched as the attendants casually collected and tossed them into the trash bin.
As soon as everyone ascended the last step, the solemn and luxurious door suddenly opened.
More than a dozen attendants in golden garments filed out and lined up neatly on both sides of the door. This team stood around the red carpet and extended to the stairs.
As everyone approached these attendants, surprise flashed across their eyes.
They had initially believed that the attendants’ clothes were mere imitations of gold, but upon closer inspection, they realized they were made of pure solid gold. These were not some inferior, impure gold but rather meticulously refined and crafted golden threads.
The golden garments achieved a perfect balance of softness, comfort, and beauty. The group examined them closely, unable to determine the exact technique used in their creation.
“I’m truly amazed today,” exclaimed a luxuriously dressed lady in her thirties. “The craftsmanship on the servants’ clothes is more mysterious and exquisite than any clothes I’ve seen before. My own clothes pale in comparison.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the lady who spoke. He recalled that this couple came from a southern city and were likely the most influential among the people present. Many passengers in the bus had heard their names before—the philanthropic couple from the Aisli family.
The lady continued, “If I had so much gold, I wonder how many impoverished people I could help.”
Ah, yes. The Aisli family was known for their philanthropic activities. They often organized charity sales and donated the raised funds to those who couldn’t afford even basic necessities.
“Lady Aisli, your kindness shines as brightly as the sun in the sky,” said an elderly gentleman in a tail coat, bowing respectfully to the lady. “Your concern for the less fortunate deeply moves me.”
This elderly couple was the last among the group and also the oldest. Both the husband and wife appeared to be in their sixties. They had gentle features and hailed from the same place as the Aisli couple, although their family background was not particularly remarkable. They were, at most, affluent locals.
The couple dressed modestly. Unlike the others, the elderly wife did not adorn herself with gold or silver jewelry, nor did she wear overly extravagant dresses. She wore an elegant and generous blue dress, and a string of pearls showcased her mature and broad-minded demeanor after weathering the years.
Throughout the meeting, the husband maintained a smiling and generous demeanor, displaying the wisdom that came with age.
However, in contrast to his elegant wife, the husband appeared slightly frail, with a somewhat pale and unhealthy complexion.
Bai Lixin recalled that they introduced themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Oude.
Excluding the tour guide, there were a total of nineteen people on this resort trip.
There was his group—a destitute noble young lady, a young master, and their servant.
The Nick family of six.
Next were Richard and his wealthy wife.
The philanthropist Aisli couple.
The elderly Oude couple.
Lastly, there was the four actors who had been acting suspiciously from the beginning.
Since losing contact with the escape system earlier, Bai Lixin hadn’t forgotten the primary rule upon entering the movie: not revealing their identities as outsiders
Once discovered, they would be trapped in this movie forever.
Considering the previous two films, both of which had horror-thriller themes, he couldn’t naively assume that this one was a lighthearted comedy or an inspirational tale of poor to rich.
Looking at the general environment, the background of this movie appears to be either a supernatural horror movie or a crime suspense movie, or possibly both.
He was not idle along the way just now, but carefully read the newspaper in his hand from beginning to end.
The seemingly ordinary newspaper was actually a huge information database that contained a lot of information.
Time, weather, people, geography, values, guidance—it could even offer insights into the current situation through the newspaper.
Apart from scattered short story collections, the majority of the content consisted of real-time reports.
News about recent projects in the east, the fortunes of entrepreneurs, and the daily lives of those struck by gold fever were all covered.
The sixteen-page newspaper contained a multitude of data streams on almost every page.
At first glance, everything seemed prosperous and thriving.
However, Bai Lixin discovered clues between the lines.
Beneath the façade of the prosperous gold rush era, many problems had quietly surfaced.
Useless items were being feverishly traded at high prices, and people were hoarding them like mad. The skyrocketing trendlines of speculation had emerged long ago.
The apparent prosperity was a bubble on the verge of bursting.
Regardless of the world, experience told Bai Lixin that there would never be an endless peak. If there were, it was most likely false and unreal.
The current era in this movie remained him of a certain world.
At that time, a highly renowned event occurred—the Tulip Mania.
The previously overlooked tulips skyrocketed in value overnight, and what’s more, their prices continued to climb each day.
Today you spend ten yuan on tulips, and tomorrow you may earn 90 yuan. In the face of such huge wealth with high returns, almost everyone wanted to get a share of it.
However, a bubble bursts at a touch.
The gold rush era entered the era of economic depression in a blink of an eye.
The current era in this movies was similar.
The beauty was on the verge of collapse, but it is uncertain whose dream will be shattered next.
This resort was adorned with the words “luxurious and wealthy.” Judging from the surprised expressions and admiration among the visitors, it seems that most people in this era yearned for materialism, and “money” and “greed” are likely to be prominent themes in this movie.
There was another problem to consider. The system mentioned that once they are discovered, they will be trapped in the movie forever. However, the question was: who will discover them?
The tourists? Unlikely.
The identities of the tourists seem more like tools to promote the movie’s theme.
In the seemingly harmonious families, there are hidden problems, such as the subtle and strange family dynamics of the Nick family
Richard, an “artist-turned-businessman,” and his wife, who start with lies, clearly have their own problems.
The “philanthropists” couple also had problems. Te benevolent wife wearing priceless clothes, which was quite contradictory.
And what about the four individuals representing the “film production side”? What exactly was inside those packages?
So far, the elderly group seems to be the safest, but their physical condition also needed attention.
After just a few hours, Bai Lixin realized that these character designs were valuable.
They have no idea how the subsequent plot will unfold because, like the movie characters, they lack a god’s-eye view. All they can do is take one step at a time, make the right choices and responses when necessary.
At the very least, the three of them know that they are not part of this movie since they are aware of their own existence within it.
But what about the rest of the people? They don’t even know they are mere characters in a movie.
Unable to grasp their own identities, how could they possibly discover that the three of them are from outside the movie?
From the limited information provided by the system, he deduced that there must be other beings who know they are in a movie, and have observation and thinking abilities, capable of discerning their identities through behavior.
Furthermore, they have no idea about the nature of these beings. They could be insignificant attendants among the crowds or the hidden owners of this resort. They could even be a painting, a sculpture, or a gust of wind.
It was essential for them to avoid revealing their identities and minimize communication about game tasks until they understood the nature of this existence.
Bai Lixin walked casually behind the crowd, inferring more information based on existing information.
As the people in front slowly stopped, Bai Lixin also withdrew his thoughts.
He lifted his head with a puzzled expression, only to see the tour guide standing on a high step made of an unknown material. With a professional smile, he handed out a bunch of keys, one by one, to the crowd.
“Esteemed guests, the Eden Resort perfectly recreates the paradise where the gods reside. In the world of gods, the wealth that people tirelessly pursue is easily obtained. Therefore, in the following days, you will not only see vessels made of pure gold and priceless milky jade but also various precious gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and gems of all colors, as well as agate, pearls, and so on.”
“Of course, in addition to that, you will also see various legendary paintings that have been rumored to be lost.”
“Moreover, since it is Eden, the most famous Wisdom Apple Garden cannot be missed.” Thomas, the tour guide winked mischievously. “But don’t worry, dear guests. The owner of Eden Resort is generous and hospitable. Even if you were to eat up all the apples in the garden, you won’t face any punishment.”
Amused by the tour guide’s last statement, everyone burst into laughter.
Each person received a key with a nameplate made of diamonds, indicating the room number.
“Let me share another surprise with you,” the guide cheerfully announced. “I know you all came here because of your love for Eden and curiosity. To ensure that you derive the greatest satisfaction from this journey, your keys not only open your individual bedrooms, but also all the other rooms in Eden, except for the rooms of the bedroom type.”
“However,” the guide grinned slyly, “at the end of the third-floor corridor, there is a door made of gold. Inside, you will find the secret treasure of the owner of Eden Resort. It is strictly off-limits.”
Bai Lixin receives his key from the tour guide. His room was on the second floor, Room 204.
He glanced at the room numbers of Hongyue and Emil—208 and 304, respectively. Their rooms are not adjacent.
He and Hongyue were on the second floor, while Emil was alone on the third floor.
204 and 304? Were they located in the same position on different floors?
When the guide mentioned the final instructions, Bai Lixin instinctively frowned. He shared a subtle glance with Emil and Hongyue, then quietly looked away.
-Psychological suggestion.
Many people have a rebellious mentality, so often, when you tell them not to do something, some people will do it just to defy the prohibition.
For example, swallowing light bulbs.
Experiments have shown that timid and cowardly individuals are more likely to accept such a prohibition without hesitation.
On the other hand, those who are daring are more willing to challenge the impossible.
These business men and traders clearly belong to the latter group.
Therefore, there must be someone among them who will open that door.
Speaking of which, why did this story resemble “Bluebeard”? Could it be that the storyline was also similar to “Bluebeard”?
*”Bluebeard” is a Chinese folktale. The story revolves around a wealthy nobleman with a blue beard. He marries multiple wives but forbids them from entering one specific room in his castle. Curiosity eventually gets the better of one of his wives, and she enters the forbidden room, discovering a gruesome secret: the room is filled with the bodies of his previous wives. The wife’s discovery puts her life in danger as Bluebeard intends to add her to his collection.
After handing out the keys to everyone, the professional tour guide quickly led the group in the direction of the restaurant.
On the way, Bai Lixin noticed that each person had a key, even if they were a couple, they had separate rooms.
He pondered for a moment and asked, “Mr. Thomas, thank you for providing us with rooms, but I have been inseparable from the young master since I was young. I wonder if he would have trouble sleeping without me by his side.”
Thomas smiled and replied, “Hey, friend, don’t worry too much. If the owner of the room allows it, you can freely enter and exit other people’s rooms. You are here for a vacation, not to stay in a prison. Relax a bit, and if you want, you can even move in with someone else.”
——————————-
In the live broadcast room.
[Is this really not “Bluebeard”? Does the story background not include the folk tales we are familiar with? Why did they seem unresponsive after the tour guide finished speaking?]
[Having one room per person and then moving in later is a bit strange. A resort that advertises itself as a “love sanctuary” intentionally separates couples right from the start. Clearly, they are up to something, right?]
[You’re right, I just thought this resort is too extravagant but a honeymoon is about cultivating the bond between couples, so why deliberately separate them?]
[ I saw from the close-up of the philanthropist couple that not only are they living separately, but their rooms aren’t even adjacent.]
[Well, is this a honeymoon or a breakup retreat?]
[Although I think your discussion is valuable, don’t you guys find Bai Lixin and the others so handsome?! Bai Lixin’s beauty is on another level, and Hongyue is so cool, even in women’s clothing. Why is she so cool? I want to marry her!]
[??? Warning! Song Yuantian is rushing over with a 40-meter long sword. You have five seconds to escape. Little sister, this is dangerous, don’t be so stubborn, don’t seek death, okay? Can’t you see that President Song has blackened?]
[Shivering.jpg]
[I just went to the neighboring Livestream room to watch the other movies movies, it’s so exciting.]
[What do you mean by exciting?]
[Zhou Guang and Li Cancan are still trying to escape the temple. The movie has is three hours, and they have been running for two and a half hours, and playing hide and seek with the python for the remaining half hour.]
[What about Xia Chi and Liang Xi? Tell me more.]
[This pair is extraordinary too. After Xia Chi fell on the ship, he found a long-lost treasure map. Then, on the deck, he happened to pick up an ancient coin lost by Captain Jack. In the kitchen, he discovered poisonous fugu fish and successfully prevented a large-scale food poisoning incident.]
[Wow, so Xia Chi has turned this horror disaster film into a game of spot-the-difference?]
[And what about President Song and Lin Jue?]
[This pair is also extraordinary. In just three hours of opening, President Song, with his superb speaking skills, managed to win over the entire ship, and the captain abdicated his position.]
[??? Slowly enters a question mark: What?]
[Yes, you heard it right. Now, President Song is the captain.]
[??? This is outrageous.]
[Hilarious! Truly, geniuses are eccentric, and friends of big shots are all extraordinary.]
————————–
From the moment they entered the resort, the astonishment of the group never ceased. They were prominent figures in various industries, and some thought they had seen everything the world had to offer, while others believed they already held positions of power where they could control the world with a wave of their hand.
As the Eden Resort slowly revealed its mysterious veil, the hearts of these individuals were threatened by a calamity that challenged their beliefs.
Just on the way to the restaurant, they witnessed heart-sized Ocean Heartstones, the rumored destroyed “Madonna Statue,” and even the trash bins in the corners were made of gold.
Even the napkins they used to wipe their hands were made of the finest silk.
A foot of silk could buy a piece of land, yet it was casually discarded. They painfully watched as the attendants casually collected and tossed them into the trash bin.
