The superstructure of the Pearl Bamogo is quite complete. In addition to the passenger cabins, there are also entertainment areas such as a large restaurant and an opera house. There are many parasols on the deck where gentlemen and ladies can sit down, chat and relax.
The lower warehouse area was used to store coal and a small amount of cargo. Of course, the lower-class cabins for ordinary passengers were also arranged here. It was crowded, dirty, and the environment was poor, but this was the only treatment available for a lower-class cabin ticket worth 60 silver dollars.
Unlike the gentlemen and ladies in the upper class cabin, they were not able to go to the large restaurant to enjoy three meals a day, and could even arrange for special delivery. These ordinary passengers had to bring their own rations and water, or they could pay to buy them from the waiters. In short, the lower class cabin was just a cramped place to stay, and the Pearl Bamogo would not pay too much attention to them.
Chen Lun brought the team's cadres to the two first-class cabins.
When I pushed the door open, a fresh fragrance hit me in the face, obviously the effect of some kind of perfume.
The room is spacious and bright, with large glass windows and good lighting. The tables, chairs, sofas and beds are all clean and tidy, and the materials seem to be excellent.
"Todd is capable. These two staterooms are enough for us to stay in."
Chen Lun held the silver cane and chuckled.
Then he turned and looked at everyone.
"Floyne, Maggie, and Connie can stay here, and the other men can squeeze in a little and go to another stateroom."
"Yes, Mr. Jack."
"No problem, Captain."
The circus cadres answered one after another.
After everyone had packed their luggage, Chen Lun took them to the large restaurant area for dinner.
In the huge restaurant, many gentlemen and ladies were already seated for dinner. On both sides of the restaurant, there were seven or eight long rectangular tables, on which were piled all kinds of food, as well as some drinks and alcohol, for the guests to enjoy.
Waiters in white uniforms were running back and forth, pushing carts to replenish food or delivering cigarettes and alcohol to the guests, in a hurry.
Golov found seats for everyone and respectfully pulled out a chair for Chen Lun.
"Captain, please take a seat."
"Thanks."
Chen Lun nodded and sat down slowly.
After everyone was seated, Chen Lun called a waiter and asked him to bring some food and drinks.
"Is there anything special you need, sir?"
The waiter took out a small notebook and seemed to be preparing to make some notes.
"Let's have some beef! Steak or fried beef meatballs are fine! And a bottle of red wine!"
Maggie said immediately.
The waiter quickly wrote down the order, and other people nearby also expressed their needs.
Afterwards, the waiter left, and came back a moment later pushing a food cart, and personally placed the food and drinks that everyone had ordered on the table.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy your meal... If you need anything else, feel free to call me."
The waiter touched his chest and saluted.
Chen Lun made a gesture, and Golov understood what he meant. He took out four or five silver cups and handed them to the waiter as a tip.
"Thank you, generous sir."
The waiter said happily.
After he left, Maggie took a bite and shook her head in disappointment.
"Hmm... Not as delicious as Miss Floin's."
"I heard that the chef hired by this cruise ship is a famous chef from the north. I think that's good enough."
Noah gave his own evaluation.
"But it really can't be compared with the food made by Miss Floin."
"Thank you for the compliment."
Flo Yin smiled slightly, took a small bite of the vegetable salad, and said.
"Mr. Jack, have you ever been to the Royal City?"
Connie suddenly asked Chen Lun.
Chen Lun looked at her, put down the knife in his hand, and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
These foods are indeed not as delicious as those cooked by Flo Yin.
“No.”
Chen Lun shook his head.
He had been there in his previous life, but only stayed there for a few weeks, so he was not very familiar with the place.
"I haven't been there either, so I don't know what kind of city Tourmaline Closter is... After all, it's the capital of the Trisur Empire, the heart of the Sun Royal Family, so it should be very prosperous, right?"
Maggie said.
Other cadres also spoke up and joined the discussion on this topic.
But without exception, no one has ever been to the royal city.
They are both curious and longing for that place.
"The prosperity of the Royal City is beyond doubt. After all, it is the capital of the empire... However, there are not only branches of the seven major Orthodox Churches, but also shelters and the Royal City Guards who monitor it 24 hours a day. When we arrive in the Royal City, it is best to keep a low profile."
Chen Lun said slowly.
"Yes, Mr. Jack."
The cadres replied.
After dinner, everyone returned to the cabin to rest, while Chen Lun went to the deck alone to get some fresh air.
At this moment, the sky was dark, the setting sun had completely sunk into the horizon, and the sky was covered by night.
Woo!
The passenger ship blew its whistle, followed by a series of tinkling bells, announcing that the Pearl Bamogo had officially set sail.
Chen Lun leaned against the guardrail, feeling the sea breeze blowing in his face and watching the scene of the Peacock City East District Pier gradually moving away, with mixed feelings.
He didn't know what would happen on his next trip to the royal city, but the results of several divinations indicated that it would not go smoothly.
'There are several purposes for this trip... First, get off the ship at Orange Bay and complete the Meteor Tower delivery mission. Second, go to the Royal City and take charge of the Kangkai Council branch to properly arrange things. Third, meet the prince and join the Imperial Inquisition... Well, try to get everything done in the three months of the version update.'
Chen Lun was thinking.
A fashionable lady walked slowly to his side.
"Sir, I seem to have drunk too much and have no strength... Can you help me light a cigarette?"
The lady held a slender ladies' cigarette in her rosy lips and handed Chen Lun a withered brass kerosene lighter.
Chen Lun looked at the other person. Under the lady's wide-brimmed feather hat, she had a beautiful face and flushed cheeks, obviously she had just drunk some wine.
He immediately realized that the lady was trying to chat with him.
"Smoking is harmful to your health, ma'am."
Chen Lun did not take the lighter, but just chuckled and said.
"But smoking can keep sadness away, right?"
Seeing this, the lady did not force him, but just kept on pressing the lighter, but she failed to light it after several attempts. The only time she succeeded, it was blown out by the sea breeze.
She cursed in annoyance, then looked at Chen Lun again, smiled, and took the cigarette out of her mouth.
"Well, you are right, smoking is harmful to health."
The lady leaned against the railing and looked at Chen Lun's face with aggressive eyes.
"Sir, I think you look like a friend of mine."
Chen Lun rolled his eyes secretly.
Is this pick-up line that was so popular in my previous life so popular in this world...
Besides, where can I find another person as handsome as me...
He complained in his heart but put on a polite smile on the surface.
"Oh? Really? That's a coincidence."
Chen Lun evaded the question.
He was just about to find an excuse to leave to avoid getting too involved with this woman. It would be bad if Fuluoyin saw him.
But the lady lifted her hair with a melancholy look on her face.
"Sir, I feel very close to you and I can't help but want to confide in you... Would you mind a sad lady chatting with you?"
Chen Lun was just about to say that he minded.
But the lady continued to speak to herself:
"I was born into a noble family, but I have a useless husband... He and my friend have recently been planning to open a company and do business in the Royal City. Although I know that he wants to make a career and not be looked down upon by my family, I am not very optimistic about it. Sun, that is the Royal City. It is not that easy to do business there! But no matter how I persuade him, he won't listen to me, which makes me very distressed."
Chen Lun didn't say anything.
He knew very well that the reason why this noble lady was so familiar with him and started talking about family matters right away was largely due to her high charm. Of course, she did have a lot of things on her mind and was eager to talk to someone, so she took advantage of the alcohol to talk to Chen Lun about these things.
The lady kept on talking until she mentioned that her noble family was actually related to a distant relative of the Sun Royal Family. Only then did Chen Lun become a little interested.
'It seems that this couple intends to settle in the royal city, and they have some connection with the Sun Royal Family...'
Chen Lun thought to himself.
This relationship may play a role in the future.
"Fana, you are here!"
At this time, a man's voice was heard.
Chen Lun and the lady turned around and saw a man in a blue suit striding towards them. He looked tired, but his eyes were quite bright, as if something had made him very motivated.
Next to the man was a young man in a white suit, looking quite handsome.
What surprised Chen Lun was that this person had black hair and his eyebrows and eyes did look a bit like himself.
"Fana, Petel and I have been looking for you. It turns out that you went to the deck to enjoy the fresh air... Why didn't you tell me? It's a bit cold here, and you are only wearing so little. What if you get sick?"
The man in the blue suit said with concern.
"My dear Johnston, I told you! Twice!"
The noble lady named Fana said excitedly.
"But you were so busy talking about business with Petel that you didn't hear me at all. Now you come and blame me?"
Johnston was stunned for a moment, then he said sorry to the lady with an apologetic look.
"I just wanted to do this seriously, but I ignored your feelings. I'm sorry, Fana, I swear I won't do this again!"
"Humph! This is the thirteenth time you've sworn!"
Fana folded her elbows and turned her head to look at the sea.
Johnston was a little embarrassed. After the two of them were in a stalemate for a few seconds, he had to change the subject and look at Chen Lun.
"Um, who is this gentleman?"
"Jack."
Chen Lun shrugged and said softly.
"Well, Mr. Jack, do you know my wife?"
The man looked at him suspiciously.
"No, I just came here to get some fresh air and chatted with Ms. Fana."
Chen Lun smiled.
"If you mind, I'll leave now."
"Oh, no, I didn't mean to doubt you, I was just asking casually."
Johnston glanced at his wife, saw disdain in her eyes, and coughed.
"Mr. Jack, let me introduce you. This is the friend I told you about, Petel. Doesn't he look similar to you?"
Fana smiled and gestured with her hand.
Chen Lun looked at the man in the white suit, who smiled at him politely and extended his hand.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Jack. I'm surprised at how handsome you are."
Chen Lun shook hands with him briefly.
But I secretly said in my heart:
"A superhuman... Yeah, Star Faction Sequence Eight - Trickster, no wonder his Charisma is not low."
As the simple conversation went on, Johnston felt more and more that this young Mr. Jack was not like an ordinary person. His words revealed his erudition and aristocratic temperament, which made him want to make friends with him.
"I'm usually not good at speaking, but I didn't expect to be able to chat with you so happily."
Johnston said to Chen Lun.
"Where are you going on this Pearl Bamogo?"
"Royal City Tourmaline Closter."
Chen Lun replied.
"That's a great coincidence! If you don't mind, I'd like to invite you to visit my company... Well, although the location has not been determined yet, I think it will be ready in less than two months. I hope you can come and have a look then."
Johnston said enthusiastically.
"If time permits, I will go."
Chen Lun nodded perfunctorily.
Soon, Johnston took Petel aside and talked to him about the company and business, and roughly introduced that they planned to run a winery and provide some high-end jewelry customization services.
The ambition in his words almost made Chen Lun think that he had joined a pyramid scheme.
Through Johnston's words, Chen Lun learned that these plans and ideas actually came from his and his wife's mutual friend, Peter, who kept praising him as a business genius. He had previously served as a senior executive in two wineries and three jewelry companies and had rich work experience.
Johnston even wanted to get Chen Lun to join him.
Because he had almost exhausted his family's wealth in planning this business, most of which came from the financial support of his wife Fana's family... But even so, he was still two thousand gold pounds short of the budget of six thousand eight hundred gold pounds.
"Well, Mr. Jack, if you are interested in investing, I will give you a considerable share and dividends..."
Johnston said politely and wistfully.
"Wine and jewelry are long-lasting industries in the empire. Moreover, the royal city is full of dignitaries. It's hard not to make money by doing business with them... Even if it doesn't flourish for various reasons, it won't be a loss."
Petel laughed.
"Are you interested in joining, Mr. Jack?"
Chen Lun gave this man a meaningful look.
Judging from the other party's performance just now, he can already confirm that this guy is a liar.
He basically didn't talk during the chat, and only said a few words at critical moments, which strongly aroused Johnston's passion and ignited Johnston's desire for money and status.
Perhaps for two ordinary people, Fana and Johnston, they could not notice anything at all, but Chen Lun, as a Sequence Five, easily saw through Peter's tricks.
"The extraordinary ability of a trickster... Is this guy after money or is he doing a promotion ritual? Or both?"
Chen Lun shrugged indifferently.
"Well, I'm also optimistic about this business. Two thousand gold pounds? No problem."
He simply took out an Imperial Bank certificate, wrote the amount of two thousand gold pounds on it, and handed it to Johnston.
The latter didn't react until he took the voucher and saw the amount on it, then he was shocked.
"this… "
Johnston was very surprised.
Who is this Mr. Jack in front of me
He was able to take out two thousand gold pounds so easily without even frowning!
The noble lady Fana and the handsome young man Peter beside her were both surprised.
There was a flash of joy in Peter's eyes, which was easily captured by Chen Lun.
'interesting… '
He thought to himself.
Peter obviously didn't realize Chen Lun's identity as a superhuman. After all, the gap between the two was too big. He just thought that this guy named Jack was a rich sucker.
"Mr. Jack, what do you do for a living?"
Johnston's tone became noticeably more respectful.
"Oh, I don't mean to pry into your privacy. I'm just a little curious. It's okay if you don't want to tell me."
The noble lady Fana also cast a curious look.
"He is a clergyman, I suppose."
Chen Lun thought about it and answered like this.
After all, the main purpose of this trip to the Royal City was to take charge of the Royal City branch of the Kangkai Council.
"Are you a priest?"
All three of them were a little surprised.
In this world, the status of clergy is quite high, and in some cases, they are even more respected than nobles.
"Well, you could say that."
Chen Lun nodded slightly.
"So it's Father Jack... Excuse me, which god do you believe in?"
Fana covered her mouth and asked tactfully.
Her subtext was that she wanted to find out which church Chen Lun belonged to.
Chen Lun glanced at her and chuckled:
"I believe in His Majesty the King of Slaughter."
"Oh! The sun! It's the Kangkai Council! You are the new priest of the Seven Orthodox Churches!"
The Fanas were shocked.
Petel, standing by, had an unusually stiff smile. He seemed to sense something was wrong, and his heartbeat quickened. Any wild transcendent would be nervous and fearful if they met a clergyman from the Orthodox Church and tried to play tricks in front of him.
Chen Lun glanced at Petel with a half-smile, then said to Johnston:
"When we get to the royal city, you can bring your wife to the Kangkai Council's residence to worship... Our Lord is in charge of contracts and witnesses fairness. He is very protective of merchants like you. If there are any problems in the business world, perhaps he can help you."
When Petel heard this, he turned pale with fright and secretly wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.
"Of course, of course we will go."
Johnston laughed, then patted Petel on the shoulder.
"But I trust Petel very much, so nothing should go wrong. Thank you for your kindness, Father Jack."
However, the noble lady Fana beside her took Chen Lun's words to heart.
When everyone parted, she specifically asked for Chen Lun's contact information and the various requirements for believing in the King of Slaughter.
Chen Lun watched the three people leave and chuckled.