An hour later.
Clear Sky City Intercity Train Station.
Shen Qiu used the KPI department's credentials to successfully pass through the special inspection channel and enter the station.
As the largest transportation hub of the Sky City, this place is very grand. It has an eggshell-shaped appearance, a floor height of more than 30 meters, and the top is all transparent glass, allowing sunlight to shine in directly during the day.
The floor is paved with neat tiles, and all the seats in the waiting hall are free massage chairs.
A number of passengers, dressed in bright and beautiful clothes and carrying briefcases and luggage, sat on it.
Looking at it as a whole, the number of passengers in the intercity train station was indeed much less than the crowded scene in Shen Qiu's memory.
But it's normal. Unless there is something important, who would run around during an emergency
Of course, apart from this reason, there is another most important reason, that is, the number of trains to other cities has decreased and ticket prices have increased threefold.
Take the second-class seat to Shenxing City that Shen Qiu bought, for example. The price was an astonishing 4,500 Alliance Coins. If it were in the past, even 1,000 Alliance Coins would not be enough.
Shen Qiu found an empty massage chair nearby, sat down, and waited quietly.
In front of him was a huge electronic scrolling screen, on which the schedules of various trains were constantly floating.
"A142 high-speed train, 2 hours 13 minutes late."
"A11 high-speed train, stop."
…
About half an hour later, a sweet broadcast voice sounded.
"Dear passengers, the A688 high-speed train from the City of Clear Sky to the City of Sunken Stars is ready. Please go through the ticket gate in an orderly manner, enter the sunken elevator, and go to the underground platform 1. Due to the extraordinary period, the train can only travel through the underground tunnel network. It will pass through the Second Administrative District, the City of Splendor, and stop for a while. We will finally arrive at the City of Sunken Stars at 8 o'clock the next morning. I wish all passengers a pleasant journey."
When Shen Qiu heard the broadcast, he stood up and walked towards the ticket gate.
As a result, he found that at least one-third of the passengers in the hall stood up, totaling nearly 900 people.
Hence the long queues.
Shen Qiu didn't care and just picked a team at random. Under normal circumstances, he should be able to get on the bus smoothly.
"Finally the tickets have been checked. This time we can go to the City of Sunken Stars."
"Have you completed the formalities over there?"
"Don't worry, we have obtained the temporary residence permit and rented a house. As long as we stay there for a while and complete the formalities, we can settle down there."
"Is there no way to do it in one step?"
"In fact, I also want to do it all at once, but too many people have the same idea as us. Recently, the review department has gone crazy, rejecting applications like crazy. Either Shenxing City doesn't accept them, or Qingkong City won't release them."
…
A young couple was holding hands with a three-year-old boy and chatting anxiously.
Shen Qiu stood there, listening quietly.
Compared to the anxious couple in front, the two lovers behind him were much more optimistic.
"This time when we go to the City of Sunken Stars, we must stand firm."
"Yes, that's right. Let's work together. I heard that there are not only sufficient supplies over there, but it's also safe."
“Well, after all, that is the City of Sunken Stars, the most dazzling existence of the Red Alliance.”
…
Shen Qiu listened to their discussions and was used to it.
People go to high places and water flows to low places, there is nothing wrong with that.
People in the Clear Sky City naturally think that the Sinking Star City is better, but people in the lower districts also think that the Clear Sky City is better.
On the other side, the underground platform.
Zhao Lian was wearing a tight red train service uniform with a white bodysuit, a red scarf around her neck, and dragging a small suitcase.
Standing side by side with him were four young and beautiful female colleagues wearing the same uniform.
A few of them were talking and laughing while gossiping.
"Ling Fei, I heard that you have a boyfriend."
"Wang Jiajia, how did you know?"
"Oh, how could we not know? I just saw him driving you here in a limited edition sports car. I also saw that he brought bodyguards with him. He must be very wealthy."
"It's okay. I'm not particularly rich. But you may have made a mistake."
"What's wrong?"
"He's not here to see me off, we're here together. He's also going to the City of Sunken Stars, and he'll take you guys along, with food, drink, and lodging all included."
"Really? That's great!"
…
At this time, Zhao Lian and another quiet girl just listened quietly without saying anything.
They have no say in this topic.
But it's normal. After all, she and Lin Zhu both passed the exam on their own and their family conditions are not that good, so they try not to get involved in these things.
On the contrary, Ling Fei and the other two all come from well-off families.
At this time Ling Fei turned her head and looked at Zhao Lian and asked.
"Xiao Lian, I remember you don't have a boyfriend yet."
"Well, what's wrong?"
"You are already an adult, why don't you have a date?"
“I haven’t found the right one.”
Zhao Lian replied with a smile.
"If there's no suitable one, then there's no point in dating. I'm telling you, if you want to find a boyfriend, you have to find someone who's capable, no room for ambiguity."
Ling Fei said to Zhao Lian.
Wang Jiajia interrupted with a smile.
"Aren't you making things difficult for Xiaolian? How could she possibly meet someone powerful in her social circle?"
"Xiao Lian, how about I introduce you to someone who is my boyfriend's brother? They are all very capable."
Ling Fei said to Zhao Lian attentively.
"No."
Xiaolian shook her head and refused softly.
"Xiao Lian, don't be so rigid. I heard that you're in a tight financial situation recently. It would be great if you could make friends with someone who is capable and can help you improve your situation!"
Wang Jiajia tried her best to persuade.
Zhao Lian just smiled and changed the subject.
"We should get on the bus and get ready. Passengers will be arriving soon."
"Okay, think about it."
…
In the waiting hall, Shen Qiu finally got to the ticket gate.
At the ticket gate, soldiers with guns in their hands were watching the passengers passing by.
Shen Qiu passed through smoothly and followed the crowd to the sunken elevator entrance.
It is more accurate to say that it is an enclosed sunken platform that can accommodate hundreds of people at a time.
Shen Qiu followed the crowd and walked onto the sinking elevator.
Soon after the glass door closed, the elevator began to descend.
Through the glass, you can see the reinforced concrete walls sliding by.
Many passengers talked about it in surprise.
“It’s so deep.”
…
When the sinking elevator stopped and the glass door reopened, Shen Qiu was a little surprised. He felt that he had descended about a hundred meters.
Apart from anything else, the perceived temperature dropped a lot at once.
Walking out of the sunken elevator, they came to a wide underground platform.
If you look closely at the walls of the underground platforms, you will see that they are all rough concrete walls. Apart from the necessary lighting and ventilation facilities, as well as emergency rescue tools, there is not much decoration.