In mid-October, Wanglong Port is still warm and mild.

A moist sea breeze blows from the blue sea from time to time, and white-winged seagulls circle over the harbor, making cool chirping sounds.

The laurel trees on the street are still lush, and the leaves cut the sunlight into pieces, sprinkling it sparsely on the shops along the street.

The exterior wall of the cafe is made of ochre-red bricks, and behind the golden-brown glass window is the quiet interior of the cafe, with small round tables scattered around. A few guests are drinking coffee and tea and chatting about recent current affairs.

A long whistle sounded from the harbor not far away. It was said that it was made by the new ironclad ships in the south. Now such whistle sounds were gradually spreading to the harbor in the eastern part of the empire.

"Ding-ling~" The door of the cafe was pushed open, touching the wind chimes on the eaves of the door, making a crisp sound.

"Hello, welcome~" The maid in the store came forward skillfully and kindly, only then realizing that the person entering the room was a beautiful woman in men's clothing.

The snow-white trousers fit him perfectly, and the jacket looked like some kind of naval uniform, with epaulettes and embroidery.

After this heroic woman entered the room, she swept her eyes around, quickly locked onto her target, and strode over.

"So that's it! It took me so long to find it." After saying that, she sat down and asked the maid to bring her a glass of iced drink.

At this time, the people in the cafe turned their attention to the other person sitting at the same table with this visitor.

She had golden spiral hair, a light white sunhat on her head, and a fashionable light blue and white dress with a small handbag at her waist. Her face was hidden by a white lace veil, making it difficult to see clearly, but her figure must have been that of a rare beauty.

Just as everyone was wondering which family the eldest daughter was from, the beautiful woman in men's clothing who entered the room later spoke directly.

"Lettice, why are you still dressed the same as you were ten years ago? You look like someone who's both fashionable and unfashionable."

It was really a gathering of enemies. He started mocking her right away. Lettice clenched her fists, resisted the urge to hit him, and then spoke slowly.

"Don't you know how to be low-key? My outfit is most suitable for the current situation. You are like a fool, wearing such clothes, afraid that others will not know you are here." Although she was suppressed in anger, the well-educated Letty really couldn't think of any swear words for a while.

"Yes, yes, that's just my style, Alena. I can't change it, haha." Seeing her old friend's frustrated look, Alena laughed again.

"People should be free. Why hide? I don't think the lords of the East Territory care about this. I often do business with them."

As Alena spoke, she lifted the hair beside her ear, revealing a confident and proud look.

"Okay, okay, you're awesome, huh." Lettice decided to ignore this guy and picked up the teacup to drink tea.

After the two greeted each other and got to know each other a little, Alena asked about other situations.

"Why are you here? Isn't Nia here? I heard Luo Lan and Ye Ling are here too."

"Niya arrived a long time ago and is now at Bumansa and Lily's house. As for Luo Lan, she said she has already notified Ye Ling and she will probably arrive in the next two days."

"I came here to pick you up. I was afraid that you didn't know where Bumansha's house was and would embarrass yourself by running around everywhere."

"How is that possible? The environment on the sea is so complicated, I wouldn't get lost, let alone on land." Alena showed disdain.

As they talked, the two began to argue about who knew the way better, who was often unable to find the classroom and was late at school, and other related issues.

After a while, and after the two of them had almost three drinks, they got up and left the cafe.

"See that big ship that's docked?"

On the street leading to the dock, Alena pointed to a docked iron-hulled cargo ship.

"I saw it, it's ugly." Lettice commented sincerely.

"Well, how can it be called ugly? Do you know how practical it is? Whether it's the cargo hold capacity, fuel conversion efficiency, or durability, it's a huge breakthrough," Alina said of the advantages of the ship.

"But it's ugly." Lettice retorted with just one sentence, then turned around and walked to the other side of the street.

"If it were me, I would build a beautiful cruise ship and give everyone a dreamlike enjoyment and experience."

"What's the point of a beautiful cruise ship? It's only practical if it can transport things." Alena followed.

"Practical things are actually easy to satisfy, and the actual needs are just those. But spiritual pursuits are endless." Lettice talked about her new ideas in recent years.

"Aha, you sound like some kind of artistic girl who loves a good life. If I didn't know you even invented lethal weapons, I would have thought you were just some young lady who's naive and obsessed with fantasy."

"That's who I am." Lettice turned her head and glanced at Aliena.

"Who says becoming mature means being realistic? I think being able to stick to one's original aspirations and hobbies is also a kind of real strength."

"That's true, but I still find it hard to believe." Aliena shook her head and said nothing more.

In fact, she had inquired about Lettice's whereabouts and knew that this young lady had lived through a very dark and humble period. That huge gap in life was probably not something that ordinary people could bear.

If I had seen him at that time, I'm afraid we would never be friends again. That look of him humbled to the ground in front of his former enemy and friend.

Seeing that Letty was still the same as she remembered, she felt inexplicably relaxed and happy, and even wanted to argue with her to make this guy angry.

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