noffsinger Chapter 7 Celebrity Cruise Ship
Chapter 7 Celebrity Cruise Ship
"The Celebrity was built by the world's number one cruise company over a period of ten years, and its design concept was to break world records from the very beginning."
"Based on the data disclosed so far, it is absolutely the most luxurious cruise ship in the world, with a total displacement of 400,000 tons, a crew of 1,000, and a capacity of 1,000 passengers."
"This voyage marks the first time the Celebrity cruise ship has been launched for trial operation, and it is also the first time it has been unveiled to the public."
"This voyage will pass by the best viewing point of the Leonid meteor shower, the largest of this century. This is the last Leonid meteor shower of this century, and it will be the last time in your life. If you miss it, you will have to wait another hundred years."
"Tickets went on sale and sold out instantly; they were extremely difficult to obtain."
A romantic journey with the light, a journey of promises spanning a century.
The world's premier luxury cruise ship, coupled with the added bonus of a meteor shower, imbued this voyage with special significance.
Bai Li couldn't find a reason not to go.
Moreover, we might find an opportunity to upgrade Xiao Hao's status on the cruise ship.
Xiao Hao once said that system upgrades require three qualified members of the opposite sex with a favorability score of 20 or higher.
Bai Li tried her best.
But nowadays, the beauty filters on live streams are so overpowered that she has a really hard time finding male streamers with a looks score of 80 or higher.
Even if you do, it's difficult to increase your favorability rating.
Online relationships are too unreal.
It's hard to find another handsome guy like Shi Shui who is both good-looking and generous, and whose goodwill is easily increased.
So Bai Li wanted to go on a cruise ship even more to relax and maybe broaden her sources of goodwill, thus helping Xiao Hao get a promotion.
Having made her decision, Bai Li immediately began preparations.
I'll go to the mall to buy some travel clothes and a few outfits suitable for the cruise, since my old clothes no longer fit.
She has lost a lot of weight.
The [Health] attribute points directly changed her weight.
Bai Li, who originally had a BMI of over 30 and was considered overweight, suddenly returned to a normal weight.
All the excess fat on every part of my body disappeared.
Although she's still a bit chubby, she's still in the cute category.
The baby is growing very well, and everything is in the right place.
Some clothes look better on someone who is slim.
It can't be skinny; it has to be curvy.
Bai Li wore a black printed fitted polo shirt that showed off her perfect upper body curves. She paired it with a high-waisted A-line pleated skirt, which made her legs look even longer. She wore a pair of retro-style Mary Jane shoes, which made her ankles look slender and playful.
The shop assistant specially styled the outfit for Bai Li. As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and when Bai Li stood in front of the mirror, she didn't even recognize herself. Where did this rich young lady come from?
Bai Li tried on several more outfits and liked them all.
The girls in the shop have lovely voices.
Buy! Buy them all!
Bai Li got hooked immediately.
The shop assistant had a big smile on her face, looking at Bai Li as if she were looking at a god of wealth.
When Bai Li first walked into the store, everyone else there ignored her. Their store was a high-end clothing store, with each item costing over four figures. Only wealthy people could afford to shop there. Bai Li, dressed in tattered clothes, didn't look like a rich person at all.
Only one underperforming salesperson served Bai Li. She was at the bottom of the sales charts and was constantly being manipulated by the manager. Unexpectedly, Bai Li's contribution today caused her sales to skyrocket, making her a star performer. She will definitely be the top salesperson in the store this month.
Bai Li was her lucky charm. The shop assistant was worried that the lucky charm would carry heavy bags of clothes, so she even called home delivery service. She saw Bai Li off with a big smile and bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle.
Bai Li hadn't worn pretty clothes in a long time, and this was a release after being suppressed for a long time, an overspending spree after suddenly becoming rich.
Besides buying clothes, she also emptied her shopping cart, ordering all the items that had been in her cart but hadn't been ordered yet!
She even orders the most expensive takeout! She got the latest tri-fold phone—it looks impressive no matter how you fold it! And she's going to flaunt her Haidilao hotpot experience!
So when she returned to her tiny 20-square-meter rented room and found it filled with packaging bags, making it impossible to move her feet, Bai Li's mind cleared up for a moment.
Ah, the money's all gone.
Bai Li finally experienced what it means to spend money like water.
awesome!
Bai Li lay amidst a pile of packaging bags, closing her eyes happily. Her material desires, accumulated over many years, had finally been satisfied. She felt as if her dilapidated, leaky inner sanctuary had been properly repaired. This sense of control over her life and the satisfaction derived from having a stable material foundation brought Bai Li comfort and relaxation.
……
Boarding point at the port terminal.
The sun is shining brightly; it's perfect weather for a sea trip.
A colossal object stands in the sea, stretching as far as the eye can see.
The entire boat uses a gold-plated edging technique, and the hull is white gold. In the strong wind, red ribbons flutter in the wind.
Is that really not a building?
Bai Li stood alone on the dock, stunned, and remained in a daze for a long time.
"Beautiful lady, are you interested in becoming a live streamer?"
A sound came from one side.
Huh? Me?
Bai Li turned her head and saw a stunningly beautiful woman, tall with long legs, long hair, red lips, wearing a red bodycon dress, and with a hot and sexy figure.
Bai Li was approached for the first time, and by a beautiful woman no less.
Xiao Hao cheered with delight: "Unlocked a stunning beauty with a 90/100 rating!" Then he sighed with regret: "Unfortunately, she's the same sex."
The beautiful woman handed over a business card: "I am the manager of an MCN agency. My name is Jiang Mingfei. This is my business card."
Bai Li took the business card, which bore the name of an MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agency.
Manager: Jiang Mingfei
In simple terms, MCN agencies are companies that help influencers continuously produce and monetize content.
So the CEO of an MCN agency is this beautiful?
Bai Li accepted the business card: "Hello, my name is Bai Li."
Jiang Mingfei affectionately pulled Bai Li along, and looked at her face in surprise, saying, "You're not wearing makeup, are you?"
Bai Li shook her head.
Jiang Mingfei exclaimed, "Your skin is amazing!"
Bai Li smiled sheepishly.
Jiang Mingfei's face was very close to hers, exceeding the safe distance between strangers.
But Jiang Mingfei was so beautiful and smelled so good that Bai Li didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, she felt a little shy from the compliment.
Bai Li blushed slightly: "I don't look good with makeup."
Jiang Mingfei looked at the unadorned beauty in front of her.
She was decked out in the latest designer clothes from head to toe, looking glamorous and dazzling.
She has a sweet face and fair skin. She blushes when praised, her skin is fair and rosy.
I wonder where this innocent young lady came from. How could her family bear to let her out?
Jiang Mingfei agreed: "Indeed, you're great. You're not only good at attracting men, but also women. Luckily, I like men, otherwise I would have fallen in love with you. I want to hug you, is that okay? You're so cute."
Bai Li was shocked by Jiang Mingfei's outgoing and enthusiastic nature. How could there be such an amazing person!
Before Bai Li even boarded the ship, he was inexplicably embraced by a stunningly beautiful woman.
And isn't Jiang Mingfei a bit too tall?
The 165cm tall, fair-skinned woman looked completely bewildered, her face buried in her ample bosom.
Jiang Mingfei was satisfied and released Bai Li.
“I was just joking. I just think it’s a shame you’re not a live streamer.” Jiang Mingfei blinked. “But if you’re really interested, you can try contacting me. My company specializes in creating internet celebrities. You have a lot of potential. I guarantee you can make money if you come to my company.”
Bai Li suddenly asked quietly, "Um, it's just... how many handsome guys are there in your company?"
Bai Li then explained to herself, "I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to appreciate it!"
Jiang Mingfei chuckled, as if she understood something: "There are many types, all kinds: innocent little puppies, affectionate big wolves, dark-skinned athletes, and even abstinent uncles. Which one do you like? Call me Sister Feifei, and I'll take you to the company to play."
Bai Li's eyes lit up.
Great, great, coming on a cruise was definitely the right decision.
Bai Li grasped Jiang Mingfei's hand in return and declared affectionately, "Sister Feifei! You will always be my sister!"
Just as Jiang Mingfei was about to say something more, she was interrupted by a voice.
"Mr. Jiang, it's been a long time."
Upon hearing the voice, Jiang Mingfei frowned, turned around, and sure enough, it was that guy.
Jiang Mingfei forced a smile: "Mr. Zhang, what a coincidence."
Mr. Zhang?
Bai Li looked over upon hearing the sound.
Three people walked towards us.
The two burly men behind her appeared to be bodyguards, while the man in front was a large, obese middle-aged man with a loose shirt collar that was wide open, revealing a large gold chain. His eyes lingered on Bai Li, and he asked in a flippant tone, "Is this President Jiang's new favorite?"
Jiang Mingfei shielded Bai Li behind her: "Mr. Zhang, you're joking. This is my friend. We're about to board the ship, so we don't have time to catch up with you. Please make yourself at home."
After saying that, Jiang Mingfei pulled Bai Li toward the boarding gate.
Mr. Zhang's bodyguards quickly stepped forward and stopped Jiang Mingfei.
Mr. Zhang chuckled and said, "Hey, don't worry, a few minutes later won't hurt. I have a good deal to offer Mr. Jiang. If you miss it, you'll miss out."
"I asked a friend to buy me an upper-class ticket for two million a few days ago." Mr. Zhang slowly pulled out a yellow ticket. "I heard there are only 1000 tickets available for the whole ship, and there's a special banquet. Everyone at the banquet is either rich or powerful—partners, investors, or CEOs of brand groups. I heard Mr. Jiang is currently short of investment. I can take him in; maybe you can attract new investment?"
"How so, Mr. Jiang? I don't have many hobbies, but I like doing charity, especially helping people like you, Mr. Jiang. If you've made up your mind, why don't you come aboard with me? The pretty young lady behind you can come along too, hahaha!"
Shameless!
We're all adults, why are you talking about Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?
Jiang Mingfei was no novice and understood the meaning behind President Zhang's words.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Once you're on Mr. Zhang's ship, you won't be able to get off easily.
This Mr. Zhang has a lot of scandalous affairs in their circle, and Jiang Mingfei has always avoided him.
Attracting investment was indeed Jiang Mingfei's purpose for coming to the cruise ship.
If we could get to know the investors, that would be even better.
but……
Absolutely not in this way.
Bai Li was protected behind Jiang Mingfei, but she could hear everything clearly.
That fat bastard, lusting after a woman, committed a blatant act of sexual harassment.
How dare you board the ship with him?
They brought two bodyguards to block the road; were they planning to use force?
Bai Li stepped forward and took Jiang Mingfei's hand: "No need for President Zhang, I will bring my friend to the banquet."
Bai Li unfolds her platinum-colored ticket.
Regular ferry tickets are white.
The upper deck tickets are a slightly different shade of yellow.
But Bai Li's boat ticket was gilded and edged with gold foil, gleaming in the sunlight.
Mr. Zhang's expression changed drastically: "This is..."
Bai Li only showed the boat ticket to Mr. Zhang once before putting it away.
Mr. Zhang quickly waved his hand, signaling the bodyguard to step back: "Miss, what is your surname?"
Bai Li's expression was displeased: "Is there any need to tell you, Mr. Zhang? Can we leave now?"
Mr. Zhang's face was grim, but he still smiled apologetically and said, "Of course! I'm so sorry, I offended you today. I'm truly sorry."
"Mr. Jiang, you have distinguished guests. Why didn't you tell Mr. Zhang sooner? Have a good time with your friends, and take care!"
"Mr. Jiang! I'll come to your door with a gift and apologize another day!"
Mr. Zhang's voice faded into the distance.
After Bai Li walked away, she chuckled and said, "He was scared by a boat ticket."
Bai Li had noticed before that her ticket was different from everyone else's.
I thought I had a ticket to the upper deck, but Mr. Zhang just showed me his ticket and said he had a ticket to the upper deck.
But Mr. Zhang's ticket to the upper class was different from hers, so Bai Li knew that she didn't have a ticket to the upper class either.
So what kind of ticket do I have? It looks even more luxurious than a top-class ticket.
Based on the clues given by the Wanxiang Cruise Line: a three-day, two-night top deck ticket for the Celebrity luxury cruise, Bai Li guessed that she must have drawn a top deck ticket, which is even higher than the upper deck ticket. Of course, she could attend the banquets that could be attended in the upper deck cabins.
Once Bai Li figured out her ticket, she immediately stood up and slapped the fat man with the big face in the face. Bai Li didn't care what kind of boss he was or how powerful he was.
After her initial shock, Jiang Mingfei gasped, "My goodness! You're a VVIP!"
VVIP, important personnel, is a higher level than VIP.
It is said that the Celebrity Cruises only has 10 VVIP penthouse rooms, which are not available for public sale.
One can only imagine just how extraordinary the girl in front of them must be.
She was hugging and embracing someone just now!
"..."
But Shirari is just so cute.
Despite its small size, it stood out with remarkable determination.
Jiang Mingfei suddenly hugged Bai Li: "Thank you for helping me, my darling."
Bai Li was attacked by his breasts again, and coughed twice: "No need to thank me like that."
……
Bai Li and Jiang Mingfei boarded at different gates, exchanged contact information, and then said goodbye for the time being.
Bai Li followed the receptionist to her private reception room.
The doors to the reception room opened automatically to both sides, revealing a row of people standing behind them.
They bowed respectfully to Bai Li upon seeing her.
The man in the front row made Bai Li's pupils widen.
Sebastian sauce?
The man was tall and slender, dressed in a black butler's uniform that was impeccably pressed. He had a handsome face with distinct features, deep-set eyes, and slightly drooping eyelids. He bowed respectfully without looking directly at the guest.
But Bai Li still noticed his unusual eye color.
Xiao Hao recognized the handsome guy even faster than Bai Li, and excitedly kept announcing on repeat: "Found a handsome guy with a looks score of 93!"
The man spoke up: "Hello, Miss Bai, I am your personal escort for this voyage, my name is Jingye."