The game information used the word "escape," which, given the nature of such games, suggests that while things appear peaceful on the cruise ship now, something terrible is about to happen.

Xia Linyin took off her royal blue high heels and put on her blood-red high heels. She wore a blue cheongsam with a slit, delicate buttons, and exquisite patterns embroidered on the smooth silk fabric.

She wore a shimmering gemstone ring on her finger, and her black hair was parted to the side and styled into waves on top of her head, while the rest of her hair was neatly combed, giving her a classic and dignified appearance with a noble air.

Xia Linyin rubbed the crescent moon blade pattern on her wrist. The game was finally without Xiao Li's company. She had always been afraid of seeing Xiao Li in the game, but when Xiao Li really didn't come, she breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt a little reluctant and melancholy.

Just as Su Jinyan said, she seemed to be becoming more and more dependent on Xiao Li.

A resolute glint flashed in Xia Linyin's eyes. She lowered her head and kissed her wrist, saying to herself, "I will live."

Pushing open the bathroom door, the scent of perfume wafted out. Xia Linyin reached for a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray, swirled the glass, and blended into the crowd.

Canton waved for the drummers to stop their performance, then stood by the second-floor railing and called out, "Ladies and gentlemen! Please allow me to say a few words."

The band stopped playing, the noise in the hall gradually subsided, people stopped talking to each other and looked up at the second floor.

Xia Linyin, like everyone else, looked up at the second floor, where a middle-aged man in a white suit, black bow tie, and glasses stood by the railing and excitedly said, "On behalf of all the crew members, Captain Anderton, and myself, I warmly welcome you to participate in the maiden voyage of the Yago!"

Xia Linyin joined the others in clapping.

"All the staff on this cruise ship have only one goal: to make your dreams a reality."

"For me, I have only one dream in my life, and that is to build the most luxurious, the most expensive, and tonight, to see everyone so elegant, so beautiful, so wealthy—"

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Canton continued, "I realized my dream had come true, and I am truly grateful to everyone for making my dream come true."

He raised his glass high, "To the Argo! May the beautiful moments last forever!"

"For the Ago!" everyone shouted, raising their glasses.

Music and drumming filled the air, and the hall returned to its lively atmosphere.

Canton went downstairs, carrying a wine glass, and strolled among the well-dressed rich people.

"Excuse me, Mr. Canton, may I borrow a few minutes of your time?"

Xia Linyin already knew from the conversation that this man was the owner of the Yago. She stepped forward and asked him apologetically.

"Oh! Of course, beautiful lady, it would be my pleasure!" Canton said enthusiastically in an exaggerated tone after glancing at Xia Linyin.

"It's like this, I got separated from my friend, and I've been looking for her for a long time but haven't been able to find her. I'm very worried about her."

A look of anxiety flashed across Xia Linyin's face. She looked at Canton with sincere eyes and said, "Mr. Canton, I wonder if there is any public address system on the cruise ship that I can use to find my friend and tell her that I am really worried about her."

"Oh! This is truly unfortunate news! Beautiful lady from the East, it is our duty to find your friend. Don't worry, we will definitely help you find your friend."

Xia Linyin smiled gratefully at Canton and followed him toward the broadcasting room.

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After reading the information in his palm, John took a crew member hostage, pressed a pistol against the crew member's temple, and said menacingly, "I want the information on everyone on board, now! Immediately!"

The crew member nodded nervously, "Yes, yes, sir, I'll get it for you right now."

John gave the crew member a push, and the crew member, after regaining his balance, raised his hands and walked ahead.

As they approached the alarm, the crew member suddenly reached out and pulled the trigger.

A piercing alarm suddenly sounded.

"Fuck!" John shot a crew member who was trying to escape, blowing his gun into the head.

Upon hearing the alarm, a nearby crew member ran out, and when he saw the gun in John's hand, he immediately turned and ran.

John fired a shot near his feet. "Stop!"

The crew members immediately stopped in their tracks, their bodies stiffened, and their necks shrank back like quails.

"I need information on the people on board! Their gender, age, photos, and room numbers!"

"If you try anything funny, I'll rip a hole in your skull!"

The crew led John to the room where the passenger registration information was kept. John pointed a gun at him with one hand and flipped through the registration book with the other. "Is there anyone on the ship named Trian?"

"I...I don't know," the crew member stammered, staring at the dark muzzle of the gun.

"Fuck!" John slammed the register. "Trian's name isn't on it!"

Seeing the agitated John, the crew member's teeth chattered. "S-Sir, are you looking for someone? All the passengers' information is already registered here, unless..."

“Unless what?” John roared.

The crew member swallowed hard. "Unless they're illegal immigrants."

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"

"Bang!"

John pulled the trigger, and the bullet pierced the crew member's head, exiting through the center of his forehead and spewing out a mixture of blood and whitish brain matter from the back of his head.

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