lcionline Chapter 10: Time Frozen
Chapter 10: Time Frozen
In the dimly lit private room, Bai Li comfortably sprawled out on the sofa, raised an eyebrow and said, "So what?" Her words were full of indifference, and she didn't even raise her eyes.
Doing business requires socializing, but she doesn't.
Her way of making money is by spending it.
Spend 100,000 every day, earn tens of millions a year.
Meeting handsome men can help you earn more money.
The moment she obtained the Godly Rich System, she transcended reason and logic; the survival logic of ordinary people did not apply to her.
The biggest gain from this trip was meeting Jiang Mingfei from an MCN agency, and Bai Li is already very satisfied.
Unexpectedly, I even gained Jingye's favorability.
In addition, there's the mysterious Wuhai Lake right in front of us.
Upon hearing this, Wu Hai paused, as if he was taken aback by Bai Li's nonchalant attitude. But in an instant, he regained his composure, a cunning glint in his eyes.
He tiptoed to the wall, his fingers expertly manipulating the light control panel. As he wished, the room's light gradually dimmed until only a few faint rays remained, making his figure appear somewhat hazy in the gloom.
As he operated the equipment, he said without turning his head, "Observing meteors doesn't require any equipment; they're visible to the naked eye. But you need to get used to the dim environment first to see them more clearly. Didn't your parents tell you that before they sent you here?" His tone was leisurely and slightly mocking, as if he already knew the answer.
It took Bai Li a while to realize that the parent Wu Hai was referring to was Jing Ye.
With a helpless yet amused expression, he said, "Not a parent, but my butler, Jingye."
“Jingye?” Wu Hai seemed to know Jingye before. “So he’s here.”
Bai Li's curiosity was piqued, and she asked, "Do you know Jing Ye?"
"I've heard of it."
Bai Li learned about Jing Ye's past from Wu Hai.
Jingye was once the attendant steward of the previous patriarch of a certain family. Attendant stewards are different from ordinary stewards. They are usually stewards who are extremely trusted by their employers and have the right to act as agents for the company's operations and personnel transfers in the event of the employer's illness or an accident.
During the old patriarch's illness, Jingye acted as his representative for the family affairs, and after the old patriarch passed away, she helped the new patriarch take over the affairs.
There have always been rumors that he was adopted as a son by the old patriarch, and there are also rumors that his relationship with the old patriarch is not simple.
Bai Li raised her chin: "How do you know so much?"
Wu Hai's eyes flickered in the darkness as he innocently said, "Being well-informed is not a bad thing, especially for a crew member like me. Being well-informed can also avoid a lot of trouble."
Bai Li probed, "What about me? What do you know?"
Bai Li had drunk some wine and became bolder.
She wanted to test the effect of the golden attribute she had drawn, [Flawless Identity].
"I'm just well-informed, not omniscient. If you didn't choose to reveal the information about you, I don't think anyone else would know," Wu Hai replied ambiguously.
Bai Li remained noncommittal, stating that the SSR gold stats obtained from the Myriad Wheels of Destiny should guarantee effectiveness.
No one in the world could find out her true identity. Bai Li breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject: "Can you mix drinks? Mix me a drink, and then tell me all the fun things you know."
[Wuhai's favorability +2]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 4]
Wu Hai's lips twitched, and he feigned helplessness, complaining, "You're really making things difficult for me. The room is so dark, how am I supposed to adjust it?"
While complaining, Wu Hai skillfully picked up a cocktail shaker and groped for various liquors and utensils in the dim light. His hands moved nimbly, skillfully pouring, shaking, and mixing the drinks. His movements were fluid and seamless, and he muttered, "Don't blame me for mixing the wrong alcohol content."
How can I increase my favorability with Wu Hai by ordering him around?
While puzzled, Bai Li wanted to try conducting an experiment.
As taught in elementary school textbooks, experiments should be repeated under the same conditions to ensure the reliability of the results.
Bai Li took the glass, took a small sip, and her eyes lit up instantly. Swirling the clear liquid in the glass, she asked with delight, "Is this pear-flavored fruit wine? It's delicious! Make another one, and then copy down the recipe for me."
Wu Hai wiped the bartending equipment in his hands, unmoved: "The proportions are priced separately."
"Another price?" Bai Li muttered, looking down at the pure white pear blossom diamond ring on her finger. She took it off, placed it on the table, and pushed it forward: "How about a pear blossom in exchange for pear fruit wine?"
Wu Hai readily accepted the gift, picked up the cleaned utensils, and quipped, "I won't back out even if I don't learn it."
Bai Li was starting to regret it. She really liked the design of the ring. Looking at Wu Hai's innocent smile, Bai Li got even angrier. She snapped at him, "What are you laughing at? Keep mixing drinks."
[Wuhai's favorability +1]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 5]
Another increase in favorability points? Does this man have some strange trait?
To test it out, Bai Li twisted her neck: "Looking at the sky like this is too tiring for my neck. You keep an eye on it and tell me when the meteor shower starts."
Wu Hai put down his unfinished work and turned to look at the endless night sky: "A meteor appears on average every 2.3 seconds. Do you have enough time to see it?"
Bai Li wanted to go even further with Wu Hai. She leaned back on the sofa arrogantly and said in a haughty tone, "Waiter, straighten up your service attitude. Do you care if I have time to look at it?"
"Wow."
Wu Hai exclaimed in disbelief, but his face showed no displeasure, which was quickly replaced by a smile, his eyes full of indulgence and interest.
[Wuhai's favorability +5]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 10]
Bai Li sighed inwardly.
"Wow."
What's going on? Being even more rude to him will actually earn you more goodwill points.
Bai Li finally understood Wu Hai, but she didn't comprehend it and was deeply shocked.
In the silence, Wu Hai suddenly spoke: "I saw a shooting star."
Bai Li looked in the direction Wu Hai pointed, but didn't see the shooting star: "Where?"
“Yes,” Wu Hai said earnestly.
Bai Li craned her neck and looked for a long time, but still couldn't see it.
"Really? Did you really see it?"
Bai Li turned her head and glanced sideways at Wu Hai, only to see his smiling eyes.
Bai Li's tone grew increasingly dangerous: "Wu Hai?"
Wuhai fled and surrendered.
Bai Li really wanted to punch Wu Hai; he was just too damn rude.
……
The sounds of talking could be faintly heard inside the room, along with a faint laugh.
Jingye placed her hand on the doorknob, unsure whether she should go in or not.
Five minutes ago, the security guard gave him a real-time update on Bai Li's safety.
Upon hearing that a service specialist had been put in, Jingye immediately sensed something was wrong.
Because there are no service staff in the private rooms.
Jingye, who thought Baili was in danger, rushed over immediately, but heard harmonious conversation coming from inside the room, and was unsure whether she should go in and disturb them.
"ah!"
Suddenly, a shout came from inside the private room.
Jingye was startled and pushed open the door, saying, "Excuse me."
As the shooting star streaked across the night sky, Bai Li excitedly jumped up from the sofa, pointing at the silver tail that suddenly appeared in the night sky: "Shooting star!"
Hearing the door open, Bai Li turned around and asked, "Jing Ye?"
Her face couldn't hide her excitement: "Quiet Night, come quick! The meteor shower is here!"
Jingye breathed a sigh of relief, then slowly walked into the room, her gaze sharp as a knife, piercing straight at Wuhai.
Wu Hai retreated to the other side and smiled harmlessly.
Jingye remained unmoved, only her brows furrowed.
Jingye was quite certain that there were no service staff in the private room, so the person in front of her wearing a waiter's uniform was very suspicious.
Bai Li was unaware of the subtle confrontation between the two men behind her; at this moment, her attention was completely focused on finding the shooting star.
I didn't have a chance to make a wish just now, I must seize the opportunity next time.
At this moment, the entire cruise ship fell silent, all the lights were temporarily turned off, and the sea was calm.
Above the sea, the stars have never shone so brightly.
A bright light pierced the tranquility of the night sky, and gasps of amazement came from the crowd in the distance.
Meteors trail long tails, falling from the sky like dazzling gems, brief yet beautiful.
Then countless meteors fell like rain, illuminating the entire sea surface.
Bai Li was completely immersed in this cosmic feast.
Wu Hai approached, looking into Bai Li's bright eyes, and whispered, "This is the last meteor shower of this century, and it may be the last one in your life, but you're not watching it with the person you love most. Will you feel regretful?"
The person I love most?
I am all alone, without anyone I love most.
Overwhelmed by the magnificent sight before her, Bai Li was speechless with awe. She shook her head and replied, "No regrets."
Only gratitude.
Bai Li silently thanked Xiao Hao in her heart: "Xiao Hao, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have missed such a beautiful meteor shower."
Xiao Hao proudly accepted the host's five-star praise: "You're too kind."
Bai Li smiled and looked at the other two people in the room: "Thank you too. I wasn't watching the meteor shower alone. It's a memorable moment. Please take some pictures for me."
But Bai Li ran into a problem when she tried to hand over her phone.
The room was very dark, and the two people next to me had very beautiful eyes, one with the blue of glass and the other with the brilliance of diamonds. They looked even more beautiful under the meteor shower.
They were all staring at him intently.
Oh no, who should we get to film this?
After a moment's thought, Bai Li cleverly turned on the camera's selfie mode.
No need to hesitate, just take the picture yourself.
Wu Hai bowed slightly and extended his hand, as if inviting a lady to dance, and said in a gentle and seductive voice, "Such a beautiful view, you can't capture it all with a selfie, let me take the picture for you."
Bai Li rolled her eyes. Oh, why are you suddenly so eager?
She nodded, a faint smile playing on her lips, and deliberately drew out her words, "Alright then, waiter, please take a picture of me and my butler together."
Bai Li handed over her phone, but Wu Hai didn't take it immediately. Bai Li shook it and asked, "Hmm? Didn't you say you wanted to take a picture, waiter?"
Bai Li emphasized the last five words.
"Waiter." These five words made Wu Hai chuckle softly. He took Bai Li's phone, obediently stood at a distance in the room, and held up the phone.
[Wuhai's favorability +5]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 15]
Sure enough, just as expected, Bai Li discovered a new continent.
In fact, Bai Li had already noticed that something was wrong with Wu Hai.
The fact that he could freely use the ship's banquet hall, freely enter and exit VIP clients' private rooms, and wear a "mask" on his face without any visible makeup all spoke volumes about the extraordinary nature of the man before them.
But the man was acting, and he seemed to enjoy it.
Actually, Wu Hai's favorability increased not because he ordered him around, but because he cooperated with Wu Hai's performance! Every time favorability increased, it was because he appreciated Wu Hai's performance.
Bai Li shuddered, feeling as if she had discovered a pervert. Would a normal person have such a strong desire to perform? Excuse me, isn't this an extreme case of histrionic personality disorder?
The stingy man, who was originally 99 points, turned into a perverted man, who was originally 99 points.
Bai Li planned to change Wu Hai's nickname in a bit, get his 20 points of favorability, and then get away from him as soon as possible! Bai Li's trigeminal nerve was throbbing, telling her about the danger of the man in front of her.
Bai Li beckoned to Jing Ye: "Jing Ye, come here."
Jingye was surprised that Baili wanted to take a photo with her. She smiled and approached gently and restrainedly, always keeping a fist's distance from Baili.
Behind them was a spectacular meteor shower. Wu Hai carefully adjusted the angle, his eyes fixed on Bai Li and Jing Ye through the screen. He lightly pressed the shutter and took several photos, capturing this moment forever—a beautiful scene with vivid people.
Wu Hai handed the phone back to Bai Li. Bai Li was very satisfied after looking at the photos, her eyes full of teasing as she looked at Wu Hai with a half-smile: "Waiter, your photography skills are quite good. Do the ship's waiters receive special training in photography?"
Wu Hai's face was somber, his eyes deep: "This young lady is joking. She is clearly beautiful, so she looks good no matter how I take her picture."
Bai Li put away her phone: "Wow, the waiter has a sweet tongue too. No wonder he's the service specialist for the private room."
After a few seconds, Wu Hai suddenly asked, "Can I have a group photo too?"
What do you mean?
Do you want me to take a picture of him? Or do you want a photo together?
What should we do? Should we give in to him?
Countless thoughts flashed through Bai Li's mind.
Bai Li looked at Wu Hai and met a pair of deep eyes.
Wu Hai stared intently at Bai Li, his eyes revealing a hint of longing and probing. His tense yet expectant expression seemed to indicate that he desperately wanted a photograph.
But is the way this man is acting real?
Bai Li chose to trust her intuition.
"No way," Bai Li refused outright.
She blinked, looking innocent and naive, tilted her head, and asked with feigned confusion, "Does your policy allow us to take photos with customers on our own initiative?"
[Wuhai's favorability +5]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 20]
The moment Bai Li gained favor, she knew she had made the right judgment.
As expected, Wu Hai didn't really want the photos; asking that question was just a test to see if Bai Li was still cooperating with his act.
Fortunately, I've already gained 20 points of favorability from this horrible man, so I can say goodbye to him forever.
After the cruise, Bai Li shared the photos with Jing Ye.
Caption: Thank you Jingye for your incredibly attentive care, it was a perfect experience!
The moment Jingye received the photo, her fingertips gently traced the image frozen on the screen. In the dazzling light and shadow of the meteor shower, Bai Li's smile was bright and beautiful, while she herself stood to the side, a hint of barely perceptible joy in her eyes.
After much deliberation, Jingye slowly typed out her reply: "Miss Bai, you are too kind. It is my pleasure to be able to enjoy this scenery with you. I hope that in the future, I will still have the opportunity to protect you, stay by your side, and fulfill many more beautiful promises."
At the moment Bai Li received Jing Ye's text message, she also received 10 points of favorability from Jing Ye.
Jingye's favorability rating is now at 20.
Xiao Hao has met the upgrade requirements!