Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Luxurious Commercial Starship and a Thief
At noon the next day, Qin Tian and Yan Qing boarded the flying device and arrived at the commercial Star Port of Alpha 1 Star.
The Star Port is hundreds of times the size of a regular airport, with space elevators shooting straight into the clouds, connecting to the spaceship doors.
Qin Tian and Yan Qing entered a VIP space elevator, quickly ascending with dozens of others, the scenery outside flying by, and a few minutes later, the elevator broke through the atmosphere into space.
Looking out, at least thousands of spaceships were docked in different space orbits, varying in shape, some like cylinders, some disc-shaped, some like a monster bird with wings spread.
Qin Tian looked up; he was on a large commercial spaceship, like a giant fortress floating in the cosmos, exuding a cold and majestic aura.
In comparison, the warship he had taken two days ago was like a small dinghy before an aircraft carrier.
The space elevator led directly into the inside of the spaceship, and as the elevator doors opened, a luxurious cabin appeared before everyone.
"Welcome everyone to the Granling’s luxury VIP zone."
A blond, blue-eyed woman with an explosive figure bowed politely, her smile sweet.
Under the guidance of attendants, everyone completed check-in one by one, receiving a golden wristband representing their identity, while the ship’s regulations were also sent to each person’s smart communication device.
Qin Tian and Yan Qing’s rooms were some distance apart, so the two separated temporarily.
Standing at the room’s door, the sensor recognized his face, and the door opened automatically.
The walls within the room used adjustable flexible screens, allowing passengers to switch between different background scenes according to their preference, be it serene pastoral views or vast interstellar landscapes, all vividly presented before them.
The bed was wide, with a mattress made from top-quality memory foam and nano fibers, conforming to the body’s curves to provide passengers with an extremely comfortable sleeping experience.
Beside the bed was a small smart control panel, through which passengers could control all the facilities in the cabin, including temperature, humidity, lighting, and more.
This was the most luxurious and technologically advanced room Qin Tian had ever seen; a ticket of this level surely didn’t come cheap.
Of course, Qin Tian didn’t spend a penny, as all expenses were covered by Yan Qing alone, though if it could be reimbursed, booking such a luxurious ticket was justified.
Can government money even be called money?
Qin Tian opened the ship’s regulations and read them carefully.
The regulations included voyage precautions, an onboard map, housekeeper contact information, and so on.
The cabin was divided into 4 main areas,
The lowest level is the general area, where passengers have no rooms and all lie in individual hibernation pods, which will alert passengers to disembark upon reaching their destination.
The second level is the VIP area, with both single and multiple rooms, equipped with public leisure and entertainment areas, including bars, self-service restaurants, virtual games, theaters, cinemas, and more.
He was on the third level, the luxury VIP area, which featured all single rooms, with even higher-grade public facilities.
The fourth level is the Supreme VIP area, not detailed in the regulations.
Boundaries between the areas were distinct; passengers from higher-level areas could freely enter lower-level areas, but those from lower levels had no access to higher-level areas.
Curious about everything on the ship, Qin Tian first visited the leisure zone’s observation bar after his luggage was transported to his room.
One side of the bar was a giant transparent porthole, allowing an unobstructed view of the magnificent cosmic scenery.
The tables and chairs in the bar were made of a lightweight and robust alloy, finely polished to emit an enticing sheen.
The bartender was an intelligent robot, almost indistinguishable from a real person, except for the slight stiffness in facial muscles during speech, hinting at his robotic identity.
At that moment, not many people were walking around this level’s leisure zone; it was quiet, and after wandering for some time, Qin Tian decided to check out the lower VIP level.
Taking the elevator downwards, after facial recognition, Qin Tian entered the VIP area.
As soon as he entered, the atmosphere changed instantly.
People of all sorts were walking and chatting in the hall, and in the corners, young men and women could be seen kissing as if no one else was around, with dynamic music reaching his ears from far away.
He felt as if he had stepped from the Golden Vienna Hall into the bustling Sanlitun.
As Qin Tian walked out of the elevator, many people nearby turned to look at him.
Everyone knew that people from the lower general cabin couldn’t come up; only the wealthy from the luxury VIP or Supreme VIP could enter this elevator.
"So handsome~"
Many girls’ eyes shone; the man before them had a cold demeanor, his face as if carefully sculpted by the passage of time, with sharp contours and deep eyes, exuding a hint of aloofness.
But it was precisely this type of cold-faced handsome guy that particularly attracted girls.
What’s more, he was not only handsome but also very wealthy, wearing a golden wristband for the luxury VIP area.
"Hi, handsome, I’m Lily, shall we get to know each other?"
A curvaceous white girl sidled up to Qin Tian, saying warmly.
Seeing this, two more girls quickly gathered around, affectionately holding Qin Tian’s arms.
"Damn it, another bastard coming down to pick up girls."
The nearby males cursed under their breath, feeling extremely jealous.
This was a common occurrence.
Men from the luxury VIP and Supreme VIP areas would come to the VIP zone, and as long as they showed the wristband representing their status, they would immediately attract some girls eager to cozy up to them.
The important thing is that the spaceship has a rule that they can bring girls into the next level’s temporary rest area. Although they cannot stay long, even just a few hours to take a photo and post it in their friend circle is enough to drive some girls crazy.
"Hey handsome, why aren’t you talking?"
"Hey handsome, can we be friends?"
"Hey handsome, your muscles are so developed~"
His arm sank into the softness, and various perfumes invaded his nose. Qin Tian was encountering this situation for the first time. He thought it was his good looks working their magic, feeling a bit smug inside.
But to be honest, he wasn’t interested in these kinds of girls.
"I’m sorry, I’m looking for someone."
With a cold expression, Qin Tian pushed the women around him aside and moved away quickly after speaking.
Staring at the rapidly disappearing figure, the girls stomped their feet angrily, but there was still a hint of infatuation in their eyes.
That man is so handsome~
In the corner, a man dressed in a waiter’s outfit had a flicker in his eyes. He took a step forward and followed.
"Hey handsome, can we get to know each other?"
Along the way, Qin Tian encountered several attempts from girls to chat him up, happening so frequently that he began to doubt himself. Could my face hold such authority in the Galaxy Empire?
The Daniel Wu and Peng Yuyan of the Galaxy Empire?
But later, he discovered that the girls were all subtly eyeing the golden wristband he was wearing, and immediately realized the reason.
So he took off the wristband and put it in his pocket, and the attempts to chat him up decreased significantly.
After wandering for a while, he headed to the most lively place in the VIP area.
Thunk thunk thunk~~~
The powerful electronic music resonated in his chest, while the colorful laser lights crazily swept around like wild shadows leaping through mist. In the dance floor, people roiled like a boiling sea.
Men and women dressed fashionably and boldly, their snug clothes outlining graceful curves, swaying freely with the music.
Seeing this scene, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Qin Tian’s eyes. He used to be the little prince of nightclubs, with dice rolling like flying.
Unfortunately, after graduation, pressured by life’s demands, he hadn’t visited places like this again.
Standing by the dance floor, memories from his past surfaced one after another: family, friends, classmates, school, work... The nightclub’s music continued to roar, yet at this moment, it seemed to serve as the background music for his memories.
Countless memories poured out like a spilled bottle of wine, intricate emotions spreading out instantly.
Bang~
At this moment, someone suddenly crashed into him, spilling icy liquid over his chest, soaking his clothes.
"I’m sorry, I’m sorry."
The waiter bowed in fear, repeatedly apologizing.
Jolted from his memories, Qin Tian glanced at the waiter’s panicked face, waved his hand, and softly said, "It’s okay."
After that, he turned and left.
Seeing him leave, the fear on the waiter’s face vanished instantly, a smirk playing at his lips as he quickly walked away.
Qin Tian continued to tour the first floor of the VIP area. Compared to the quiet and elegant luxury VIP area, the atmosphere here was much more lively, providing a feel like being in the bustling district of a big city.
After wandering enough, Qin Tian prepared to return. He took out the wristband and put it on, his eyes suddenly narrowing.
The wristband had been switched.
The golden wristband had turned green.
He had no idea when the wristband had been swapped.
Qin Tian squinted his eyes, quickly recalling everything that happened along the way.
Normally, given his alertness, it should be impossible for someone to swap the wristband in his pocket without him noticing. The issue must have occurred when his mind wandered off just now.
It was that waiter.
But what use would switching his wristband have for him?
To go up the elevator requires a wristband and facial recognition authentication. Just having the wristband is useless.
Unless he wanted to use the wristband to pick up girls?
Qin Tian quickly contacted the steward, informing him about the lost wristband, and then headed swiftly towards the elevator area.
On the other end, a young man entered the luxury VIP area, wearing a shirt and holding a black suit jacket in hand. He approached the reception, somewhat apologetically saying.
"I’m sorry, I got disoriented on this level; can you tell me how to get to my room?"
The receptionist glanced at the man’s appearance, then checked in the system, saying politely, "Mr. Qin, follow this path straight, turn right at the first corner, and your room is the first on the left."
"Oh oh, okay, thank you."
The man smiled, following the receptionist’s directions, and walked away quickly.