Bai Lixin thought of something, and frowned unconsciously.
The control of this game seems quite strong. When he plays as “Xiao Tou,” others see him as “Xiao Tou” except for Dijia.
If he plays as someone else again, would it be difficult for Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan to recognize him?
Conversely, he would find it challenging to recognize Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
Perhaps Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan are already on this train, just with different faces, maybe even altered figures.
It was a bit troublesome.
Through the glass window, he saw a partially open dining area. Probably because everyone had just boarded, only a few people were sitting there.
Pushing the door, Bai Lixin entered and walked straight through the dining area.
The rear half of the carriage had more people than the dining area; this was the leisure area.
There were a few pool tables, mahjong tables, fitness equipment, and other recreational facilities in the room. Despite the train moving for just over half an hour, some people had gathered to play pool and mahjong.
Bai Lixin scanned these people one by one but didn’t linger, continuing to walk further.
Starting from the fifth carriage was the middle class. The class here was noticeably inferior to the first class but still had individual compartment doors.
Some compartments still had open doors, and Bai Lixin glanced at them, roughly examining their structure.
Inside the standard class were two facing leather benches, separated by a clear table.
On top of the leather benches, there was an individual bed on each side.
Each compartment should have two seats.
The fifth and sixth carriages were both middle class, with two bathrooms between each carriage. The seventh carriage was a dining area. It was noticeably less decorated than the previous one. The tables were arranged closely, and the floor showed signs of aging, with some areas bearing black marks, possibly from metal oxidation or something else.
The dining area wasn’t crowded, and there were some people sitting inside chatting.
From the eighth carriage onwards, it was the economy class. The eighth, ninth, and tenth carriages were sleeping berths, with the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth carriages being soft and hard sleepers.
Bai Lixin stopped at the end of the thirteenth carriage, looking at the iron sheets in front of him thoughtfully.
The thirteenth carriage…
He opened the door and walked onto the outside deck. Two more carriages were behind, but a giant sign painted in red on top indicated:
“No Entery!”
S419: [Lord Host, the last two carriages seem to be for transporting luggage.]
Bai Lixin replied with a “hmm”. He didn’t dwell on what might be in the last two carriages, and turned back into the train.
After a cursory glance just now, he found no trace of Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
He tried to open the system, brought up the chat window, and sent a private message to Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
Sure enough, the message he sent was followed by a red exclamation mark, and the system prompted that the message failed to be sent.
If you can find them, find them. If you can’t find them, then everyone will just have to work hard.
Bai Lixin wasn’t too persistent. He turned around and began walking towards the first-class carriage.
Having roughly understood the layout of this train, let’s see what might happen on this journey.
He had just opened the thirteenth carriage when a figure stumbled and rushed over.
The person didn’t even look where they were going and charged towards Bai Lixin. He dodged to the side, but in this narrow space, he still got his arm bumped.
The sudden force made Bai Lixin frown slightly. He reached out to steady the person, asking, “Are you okay?”
The person was a little girl around eleven or twelve years old. She was wearing a woolen overalls and had bright eyes She glanced anxiously behind her, then gestured a “shh” to Bai Lixin and swiftly slipped behind a seat.
Bai Lixin looked ahead, and there were two men in uniforms hastily running towards them.
Bai Lixin had a rough idea of what was happening. He stepped back without attracting attention, subtly using his body to shield the seat and the little girl behind it.
The two staff members quickly reached this carriage, their expressions stern and somewhat fierce. As soon as they entered, they shouted, “Ticket check! Everyone, show your tickets!”
Rustling sounds echoed in the carriage, and one of them, upon seeing Bai Li Xin, walked over with an angry tone, “Where’s your seat? Why aren’t you sitting down? I need to check your ticket!”
“My seat isn’t here,” Bai Li Xin replied, handing his ticket to the person. “I wanted to explore this train, so I came to the back for a stroll.”
The person initially had a fierce expression, but when he saw the seat location on the ticket, his face changed. He immediately pulled his colleague into a corner.
The two scrutinized the ticket for quite a while, seemingly confirming their authenticity.
Bai Lixin had sharp ears, so even though they were whispering, he still heard their conversation.
“Is it real? Why do I feel like it’s real?”
“It’s not fake. Look here, there’s even anti-counterfeiting measures.”
“So, he’s a guest in A-1?”
“I heard the big boss planning to invest in our company is in there.”
“Then won’t he be our boss in the future?”
“The boss specifically instructed to behave well in front of the A-1 guest and leave a good impression. This deal can’t get messed up because of the two of us, otherwise, we’ll both be out of luck.”
“But what about that damn ticket-evading girl? Where did she run off to? Are we just letting her go without catching her?”
“What’s the use of catching her now? Performance is the most important. The next station is a day away; we have plenty of time to find her!”
“A young girl who doesn’t know how to behave, evading the fare and causing trouble for us. She’s courting death. I won’t go easy on her just because she’s a little girl!”
“Enough. The A-1 guest is watching us. Smile, be polite and gentle, got it?”
After the discreet whispers, the two looked up, now displaying warm and welcoming expressions, completely different from their previous fierce demeanor.
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Is this the power of capital?’
“Dear guests, have you all taken out your tickets? I’m starting the ticket check now. Please take your seats in your assigned positions. The train is rocking, so be careful, and try not to place items like water cups in front of you. Thank you for your cooperation.”
“Guest, the ticket check is over. Please keep your ticket.” One staff member checked other guests’ tickets.
The other returned Bai Lixin’s ticket. “I wish you a pleasant journey. The high end dining area ahead provides free desserts and snacks. If you’re tired, feel free to enjoy them.”
As he spoke, he came closer and whispered in a low voice, “Let me tell you a secret. The best dessert is the jelly pudding. Guests must not miss it.”
Bai Lixin looked at the person’s flattering smile and nodded encouragingly, “I will. Thank you.”
“No need to be polite. Providing the best service to guests is our duty as service staff. We always do this, striving to make every guest feel the warmth like a spring breeze.”
Bai Lixin: “Oh, that’s good…”
‘So, when will you leave?’
“What are you doing!” An angry voice suddenly rang out. Bai Lixin looked over and saw the other staff member grabbing someone by the collar and dragging them up.
After yelling these words, the staff member’s voice immediately softened when he saw Bai Lixin, “How can you not buy a ticket? You’re a naughty child~”
Bai Lixin shivered and got goosebumps.
The man who was dragged up initially turned pale upon realizing he was caught. However, when he saw the softening expression on the staff member’s face, his expression also relaxed. Gaining courage, he spoke, “I-I couldn’t get a ticket. I didn’t intend to evade fare. I can pay for it; even a standing ticket would be fine.”
The staff member released the man’s clothes, smoothed out the wrinkles pulled out earlier, and said in a gentle tone, “It’s not about whether you can pay or not. We need to be law-abiding citizens; evading fare is not right. Moreover, this train doesn’t allow ticket purchases after departure.”
The man stiffened, “Then what should I do? I really want to go to Cang Mountain. I didn’t mean to evade fare. Can you help me?”
The two staff members exchanged glances, and when they did, Bai Li Xin sensed their eyes glancing in his direction.
One of them spoke, “Okay, come with me. I’ll help you resolve the fare evasion issue.”
The man exclaimed gratefully, “Oh,” and was about to grab his luggage.
The staff member stopped him, “No need to take luggage, it’s not necessary.”
Bai Lixin frowned slightly, but the man’s face lit up with joy, “Does not taking luggage means I can sit here? Thank you, thank you so much.”
The staff members exchanged smiles. All three were smiling, seemingly harmonious and friendly. However, Bai Lixin felt that the two staff members were not.
Their smiles weren’t unfamiliar to him; they were mocking smiles.
“Then, guest,” one of them patted the man’s shoulder encouragingly, “come with us.”
The three quickly left this carriage, heading to the one in front.
When they were far enough away, Bai Lixin spoke to the little girl hiding behind the seat, “Alright, they’re gone, come out.”
The little girl crawled out from behind the seat, smiled at Bai Lixin, and said, “Thank you.”
Bai Lixin observed the girl in front of him. She had short hair that reached her shoulders, with thick bangs covering her forehead. Her round face looked chubby, and her eyes were bright, exuding a maturity beyond her age.
“Where’s your family?”
The girl seemed reluctant to stay but, feeling indebted for the help, answered hesitantly, “They’re in another carriage.”
Bai Lixin asked again, “Did you evade the fare?”
The girl hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, “No, I forgot to bring the ticket when I came out to play. The ticket is with my parents.”
Bai Lixin said “Oh” and blinked, staring at the little girl.
Feeling uneasy under his gaze, the girl took two steps back, and touched her nose, saying, “Anyway, thank you for your help. I have something to do, so I’ll leave now. Goodbye?”
Seeing the little girl about to walk towards the front carriage, Bai Lixin quietly stood behind her and softly called out, “Zhou Guang?”
The little girl suddenly froze, turned abruptly, and looked at Bai Lixin with shock, “You…you are…”
She scrutinized Bai Lixin in astonishment, and after a moment, exclaimed, “God Xin?!”
“I finally found you,” Bai Lixin sighed in relief, a long-lost smile appearing on his face. “Long time no see. How did you become a little girl?”
Zhou Guang blushed, his expression somewhat awkward.
There were people around who heard their conversation and they looked over curiously.
Although these people were NPCs, Bai Lixin didn’t want the conversation between him and Zhou Guang to be overheard by a third person.
Dijia was still inside A-1, so he looked around and finally pointed outside, “Let’s continue our conversation on the deck.”
After the two walked to the deck, Bai Lixin closed the door, not only blocking prying eyes but also muffling their voices.
Zhou Guang looked at Bai Lixin with a complicated expression.
They had entered this place together, but after entering, they went their separate ways.
The monster responsible for his game tasks mentioned that he had a chance to meet Bai Lixin and Li Cangshan here. Unexpectedly, he encountered them as soon as he boarded the train.
What a coincidence.
Zhou Guang: “God Xin, how did you recognize me? Because of my expression?”
Bai Li Xin shook his head, “No, your micro expressions now are different from Zhou Guang. But your weight didn’t change much.”
Zhou Guang pondered for two seconds, then suddenly realized, “It was when I bumped into you just now.”
Bai Lixin nodded, “You look like little girl weighing around fifty or sixty kilograms, but when you bumped into me just now, I felt the weight of an adult man.”
Zhou Guang: “So, you asked me so many questions just now to confirm if I was really Zhou Guang?”
Bai Lixin: “I wasn’t entirely sure, so I tested by calling your name, and it turned out to be you.”
“What’s the identity of this little girl?” Bai Lixin asked, “Are her parents really here?”
“Oh, don’t mention it,” Zhou Guang tugged at his clothes. “I don’t know either. I just heard that the task required me to come. However, I do know about this little girl, I saw her photo in the previous game.”
“But, God Xin, you’re impressive. Not only did you get tickets for this train, but also for A-1. I heard you’re also an investor? Have you turned into a business tycoon in this city in the past few days? But looking at your face, you still seem quite young. Are you a business genius?”
Bai Lixin touched his face and asked, “How would you describe my face?”
Zhou Guang’s gaze wandered on Bai Lixin’s face. “Very young, you look like a high school senior or a freshman in college.”
“You look less than 1.8 meters tall, with well-defined facial features, not particularly handsome, just ordinary.”
Bai Lixin thought of something, and frowned unconsciously.
The control of this game seems quite strong. When he plays as “Xiao Tou,” others see him as “Xiao Tou” except for Dijia.
If he plays as someone else again, would it be difficult for Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan to recognize him?
Conversely, he would find it challenging to recognize Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
Perhaps Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan are already on this train, just with different faces, maybe even altered figures.
It was a bit troublesome.
Through the glass window, he saw a partially open dining area. Probably because everyone had just boarded, only a few people were sitting there.
Pushing the door, Bai Lixin entered and walked straight through the dining area.
The rear half of the carriage had more people than the dining area; this was the leisure area.
There were a few pool tables, mahjong tables, fitness equipment, and other recreational facilities in the room. Despite the train moving for just over half an hour, some people had gathered to play pool and mahjong.
Bai Lixin scanned these people one by one but didn’t linger, continuing to walk further.
Starting from the fifth carriage was the middle class. The class here was noticeably inferior to the first class but still had individual compartment doors.
Some compartments still had open doors, and Bai Lixin glanced at them, roughly examining their structure.
Inside the standard class were two facing leather benches, separated by a clear table.
On top of the leather benches, there was an individual bed on each side.
Each compartment should have two seats.
The fifth and sixth carriages were both middle class, with two bathrooms between each carriage. The seventh carriage was a dining area. It was noticeably less decorated than the previous one. The tables were arranged closely, and the floor showed signs of aging, with some areas bearing black marks, possibly from metal oxidation or something else.
The dining area wasn’t crowded, and there were some people sitting inside chatting.
From the eighth carriage onwards, it was the economy class. The eighth, ninth, and tenth carriages were sleeping berths, with the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth carriages being soft and hard sleepers.
Bai Lixin stopped at the end of the thirteenth carriage, looking at the iron sheets in front of him thoughtfully.
The thirteenth carriage…
He opened the door and walked onto the outside deck. Two more carriages were behind, but a giant sign painted in red on top indicated:
“No Entery!”
S419: [Lord Host, the last two carriages seem to be for transporting luggage.]
Bai Lixin replied with a “hmm”. He didn’t dwell on what might be in the last two carriages, and turned back into the train.
After a cursory glance just now, he found no trace of Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
He tried to open the system, brought up the chat window, and sent a private message to Zhou Guang and Li Cangshan.
Sure enough, the message he sent was followed by a red exclamation mark, and the system prompted that the message failed to be sent.
If you can find them, find them. If you can’t find them, then everyone will just have to work hard.
Bai Lixin wasn’t too persistent. He turned around and began walking towards the first-class carriage.
Having roughly understood the layout of this train, let’s see what might happen on this journey.
He had just opened the thirteenth carriage when a figure stumbled and rushed over.
The person didn’t even look where they were going and charged towards Bai Lixin. He dodged to the side, but in this narrow space, he still got his arm bumped.
The sudden force made Bai Lixin frown slightly. He reached out to steady the person, asking, “Are you okay?”
The person was a little girl around eleven or twelve years old. She was wearing a woolen overalls and had bright eyes She glanced anxiously behind her, then gestured a “shh” to Bai Lixin and swiftly slipped behind a seat.
Bai Lixin looked ahead, and there were two men in uniforms hastily running towards them.
Bai Lixin had a rough idea of what was happening. He stepped back without attracting attention, subtly using his body to shield the seat and the little girl behind it.
The two staff members quickly reached this carriage, their expressions stern and somewhat fierce. As soon as they entered, they shouted, “Ticket check! Everyone, show your tickets!”
Rustling sounds echoed in the carriage, and one of them, upon seeing Bai Li Xin, walked over with an angry tone, “Where’s your seat? Why aren’t you sitting down? I need to check your ticket!”
“My seat isn’t here,” Bai Li Xin replied, handing his ticket to the person. “I wanted to explore this train, so I came to the back for a stroll.”
The person initially had a fierce expression, but when he saw the seat location on the ticket, his face changed. He immediately pulled his colleague into a corner.
The two scrutinized the ticket for quite a while, seemingly confirming their authenticity.
Bai Lixin had sharp ears, so even though they were whispering, he still heard their conversation.
“Is it real? Why do I feel like it’s real?”
“It’s not fake. Look here, there’s even anti-counterfeiting measures.”
“So, he’s a guest in A-1?”
“I heard the big boss planning to invest in our company is in there.”
“Then won’t he be our boss in the future?”
“The boss specifically instructed to behave well in front of the A-1 guest and leave a good impression. This deal can’t get messed up because of the two of us, otherwise, we’ll both be out of luck.”
“But what about that damn ticket-evading girl? Where did she run off to? Are we just letting her go without catching her?”
“What’s the use of catching her now? Performance is the most important. The next station is a day away; we have plenty of time to find her!”
“A young girl who doesn’t know how to behave, evading the fare and causing trouble for us. She’s courting death. I won’t go easy on her just because she’s a little girl!”
“Enough. The A-1 guest is watching us. Smile, be polite and gentle, got it?”
After the discreet whispers, the two looked up, now displaying warm and welcoming expressions, completely different from their previous fierce demeanor.
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Is this the power of capital?’
“Dear guests, have you all taken out your tickets? I’m starting the ticket check now. Please take your seats in your assigned positions. The train is rocking, so be careful, and try not to place items like water cups in front of you. Thank you for your cooperation.”
“Guest, the ticket check is over. Please keep your ticket.” One staff member checked other guests’ tickets.
The other returned Bai Lixin’s ticket. “I wish you a pleasant journey. The high end dining area ahead provides free desserts and snacks. If you’re tired, feel free to enjoy them.”
As he spoke, he came closer and whispered in a low voice, “Let me tell you a secret. The best dessert is the jelly pudding. Guests must not miss it.”
Bai Lixin looked at the person’s flattering smile and nodded encouragingly, “I will. Thank you.”
“No need to be polite. Providing the best service to guests is our duty as service staff. We always do this, striving to make every guest feel the warmth like a spring breeze.”
Bai Lixin: “Oh, that’s good…”
‘So, when will you leave?’
“What are you doing!” An angry voice suddenly rang out. Bai Lixin looked over and saw the other staff member grabbing someone by the collar and dragging them up.
After yelling these words, the staff member’s voice immediately softened when he saw Bai Lixin, “How can you not buy a ticket? You’re a naughty child~”
Bai Lixin shivered and got goosebumps.
The man who was dragged up initially turned pale upon realizing he was caught. However, when he saw the softening expression on the staff member’s face, his expression also relaxed. Gaining courage, he spoke, “I-I couldn’t get a ticket. I didn’t intend to evade fare. I can pay for it; even a standing ticket would be fine.”
The staff member released the man’s clothes, smoothed out the wrinkles pulled out earlier, and said in a gentle tone, “It’s not about whether you can pay or not. We need to be law-abiding citizens; evading fare is not right. Moreover, this train doesn’t allow ticket purchases after departure.”
The man stiffened, “Then what should I do? I really want to go to Cang Mountain. I didn’t mean to evade fare. Can you help me?”
The two staff members exchanged glances, and when they did, Bai Li Xin sensed their eyes glancing in his direction.
One of them spoke, “Okay, come with me. I’ll help you resolve the fare evasion issue.”
The man exclaimed gratefully, “Oh,” and was about to grab his luggage.
The staff member stopped him, “No need to take luggage, it’s not necessary.”
Bai Lixin frowned slightly, but the man’s face lit up with joy, “Does not taking luggage means I can sit here? Thank you, thank you so much.”
The staff members exchanged smiles. All three were smiling, seemingly harmonious and friendly. However, Bai Lixin felt that the two staff members were not.
Their smiles weren’t unfamiliar to him; they were mocking smiles.
“Then, guest,” one of them patted the man’s shoulder encouragingly, “come with us.”
The three quickly left this carriage, heading to the one in front.
When they were far enough away, Bai Lixin spoke to the little girl hiding behind the seat, “Alright, they’re gone, come out.”
The little girl crawled out from behind the seat, smiled at Bai Lixin, and said, “Thank you.”
Bai Lixin observed the girl in front of him. She had short hair that reached her shoulders, with thick bangs covering her forehead. Her round face looked chubby, and her eyes were bright, exuding a maturity beyond her age.
“Where’s your family?”
The girl seemed reluctant to stay but, feeling indebted for the help, answered hesitantly, “They’re in another carriage.”
Bai Lixin asked again, “Did you evade the fare?”
The girl hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, “No, I forgot to bring the ticket when I came out to play. The ticket is with my parents.”
Bai Lixin said “Oh” and blinked, staring at the little girl.
Feeling uneasy under his gaze, the girl took two steps back, and touched her nose, saying, “Anyway, thank you for your help. I have something to do, so I’ll leave now. Goodbye?”
Seeing the little girl about to walk towards the front carriage, Bai Lixin quietly stood behind her and softly called out, “Zhou Guang?”
The little girl suddenly froze, turned abruptly, and looked at Bai Lixin with shock, “You…you are…”
She scrutinized Bai Lixin in astonishment, and after a moment, exclaimed, “God Xin?!”
“I finally found you,” Bai Lixin sighed in relief, a long-lost smile appearing on his face. “Long time no see. How did you become a little girl?”
Zhou Guang blushed, his expression somewhat awkward.
There were people around who heard their conversation and they looked over curiously.
Although these people were NPCs, Bai Lixin didn’t want the conversation between him and Zhou Guang to be overheard by a third person.
Dijia was still inside A-1, so he looked around and finally pointed outside, “Let’s continue our conversation on the deck.”
After the two walked to the deck, Bai Lixin closed the door, not only blocking prying eyes but also muffling their voices.
Zhou Guang looked at Bai Lixin with a complicated expression.
They had entered this place together, but after entering, they went their separate ways.
The monster responsible for his game tasks mentioned that he had a chance to meet Bai Lixin and Li Cangshan here. Unexpectedly, he encountered them as soon as he boarded the train.
What a coincidence.
Zhou Guang: “God Xin, how did you recognize me? Because of my expression?”
Bai Li Xin shook his head, “No, your micro expressions now are different from Zhou Guang. But your weight didn’t change much.”
Zhou Guang pondered for two seconds, then suddenly realized, “It was when I bumped into you just now.”
Bai Lixin nodded, “You look like little girl weighing around fifty or sixty kilograms, but when you bumped into me just now, I felt the weight of an adult man.”
Zhou Guang: “So, you asked me so many questions just now to confirm if I was really Zhou Guang?”
Bai Lixin: “I wasn’t entirely sure, so I tested by calling your name, and it turned out to be you.”
“What’s the identity of this little girl?” Bai Lixin asked, “Are her parents really here?”
“Oh, don’t mention it,” Zhou Guang tugged at his clothes. “I don’t know either. I just heard that the task required me to come. However, I do know about this little girl, I saw her photo in the previous game.”
“But, God Xin, you’re impressive. Not only did you get tickets for this train, but also for A-1. I heard you’re also an investor? Have you turned into a business tycoon in this city in the past few days? But looking at your face, you still seem quite young. Are you a business genius?”
Bai Lixin touched his face and asked, “How would you describe my face?”
Zhou Guang’s gaze wandered on Bai Lixin’s face. “Very young, you look like a high school senior or a freshman in college.”
“You look less than 1.8 meters tall, with well-defined facial features, not particularly handsome, just ordinary.”
