Chapter 210: Undercurrent
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“That’s right.” Luo Ying’s tone was calm and collected.
Lu Zhao’s heart skipped another beat when a ship’s horn rang out from her end.
“Are you on a ship?” asked Lu Zhao.
Luo Ying chuckled. “What ship? The production crew is testing out their sound system. I’ll have them play it again.”
The horn rang out again. Lu Zhao could practically taste the sea breeze.
Now certain that Luo Ying had not boarded the ship, Lu Zhao let out a sigh of relief.
“Do look out for yourself, okay?” Lu Zhao issued a tense order.
“Yes,” said Luo Ying.
Luo Ying glanced at Jin Shi when she finished her call. “Thank you, Third Brother.”
Jin Shi lowered the phone he was holding. He had been playing the horn’s sound effect on it.
It was obvious that they had a tacit understanding of each other. Together, they had tricked their older brother in the past, and now they had tricked Lu Zhao.
Jin Shi had once snuck Luo Ying out of the house for a game of catch. When their brother called to check on her, Jin Shi had deceived him by playing some TV noises and kitchen noises on his phone.
“How do you think Big Brother would handle the situation at hand if he were here?”
Long ago, Luo Ying’s older brother began working at the family company. He had a lot of potential and ingenuity. He was strict on them.
Luo Ying could not recall an instance where he ever showed signs of panic. His confidence and stoicism were constant traits of his personality.
“Big Brother would have devised a plan to rescue us if he knew we were here.” With a hint of melancholy, Jin Shi surveyed the cruising vessel out in the distance.
He also longed for the company of their other siblings.
Far off the distance, a cruise ship was anchored to port. Tourists carrying expensive baggage and outfits filed into brilliantly illuminated decks, one by one. They plunged forward into the glowing neon.
The Campanula was the name of this luxury liner.
This was a renowned, multi-deck luxury cruise liner. It had been fitted a dance hall, pool, and casino. It was undoubtedly one of the world’s most well-known cruise liners.
To get an invitation, one had to be among the top 1% of earners worldwide.
“Lu Wen is quite impressive. Securing us two invitations is no small feat.” On board the ship, Jin Shi introduced Luo Ying to everyone.
To others, it was a floating paradise where they can relax and have fun. To Jin Shi and Luo Ying, it was more like a purgatory set up for testing purposes.
“At least Lu Wen asked for a one-on-one meeting with me. He never asked for Lu Zhao. I’d take that.” Jin Shi and Luo Ying walked together.
A few days earlier, Luo Ying had received an invitation letter through text message from Lu Wen.
He hoped to strike a deal with Luo Ying, so he had invited them on board this cruise ship. He also claimed to know where Su Su was.
Lu Wen probably had Su Su in his possession. She had to do this for Su Su, therefore Luo Ying had no choice but to go.
They took a step out onto the deck together. The cruise ship crew was there to greet them as soon as they boarded.
A lady in front of Luo Ying smiled as she passed. Her uniform was adorned with magnificent gold inlay. She accepted Luo Ying’s invitation letter.
“You two are Mr. Lu’s most important guests. I’ll show you to the room Mr. Lu has set aside for you on the penthouse level.”
Luo Ying evaluated the lady’s worth. She wasn’t wearing any ordinary clothing. ‘l’ne quality or tne rat)rmc or tnese garments was noticeamy mgner tnan tnat or similar options. She had black fabric with gold threads embroidered with dragon and tiger motifs. It was opulent, to say the least.
She also had a pricey gold watch on her wrist. She wasn’t your typical waiter or waitress.
“You’re not the cruise ship’s attendant, are you?” Luo Ying inquired hesitantly.
“You’re not even the main person in charge, are you?”
The lady laughed. “You’re really perceptive, Ms. Luo. I work as an assistant to Mr. Lu. I’m Nancy, if you’re curious.
“Because Mr. Lu specifically purchased this route, I can also claim ownership of it.” The sea wind carried the woman’s comments.
They had arrived at the top level and were standing in a prearranged room. The room had a view of the unending ocean and had windows on three sides. It was luxurious.
Nancy appeared to be pleased with herself. “The Campanula was about to retire from service until Lu Wen purchased it. So yes, you could say that I’m its attendant..”
