Chapter 30 The Marshal kindly gave her 1 million

Situ Linchen unbuttoned his coat and reached into the inside pocket of his uniform.

He pulled out a card that was entirely black with silver patterns drawn on its edges.

There are no words on it, only a ship's emblem with an intricate design.

"This is my ID card." Situ Linchen handed the card to Ning Shuyin.

"You can use this card to enter all high-end venues on Planet A, and you can also move around freely within the space station, eating, entertaining, and staying in hotels. Spending up to one million Star Coins can be charged to my account."

Ning Shuyin looked at the card in front of her, then at Situ Linchen's calm face.

One million! And you can just swipe it however you want?

The surprise came so suddenly and so magically that she was a little overwhelmed.

She hesitated for a moment, then reached out and took the card.

"Thank you," she said.

The moment she took the card, Situ Linchen keenly noticed the joy in her eyes.

He frowned slightly, a hint of darkness flashing deep in his dark eyes.

Is she greedy?

Is it really that easy to be happy over just one million?

The name Zhou Zhiheng inexplicably flashed through his mind. This heir to the world's number one conglomerate was also her date.

Would she be happier if she were with him?

His random thoughts inexplicably stirred a sense of unease in his usually calm and composed mind.

He didn't look at Ning Shuyin again and fastened his belt again.

He turned around, strode forward, and walked towards the end of the corridor without looking back.

Ning Shuyin originally wanted to say goodbye to him, after all, this marshal had just kindly given her 1 million.

But before she could say goodbye, he had already turned and left.

Watching his decisive back, Ning Shuyin was completely bewildered: "How come this marshal's emotions are even more unpredictable than the weather on Planet A?"

She shook her head, put away the card, and quickly walked out of the corridor.

A system notification sounded.

[Host, the key main quest has been activated!]

[Mission Objective: Reach the Cloud Corridor on Planet A within 5 hours and meet with Su Qianqian for a meal.]

This is one of the main storylines in which Ning Shuyin is involved.

Her best friend Su Qianqian and Gu Lei are about to go on a date, so she comes to ask her to have dinner to act as her strategist.

The novel only briefly mentions this event, but as a character in the story, she has to go.

5 hours.

Ning Shuyin calculated the time.

The journey back to Planet A by shuttle takes approximately 3 hours, plus time spent moving within the space station and traveling to the commercial area.

Although I'm nervous, I should have enough time.

She didn't dare to delay and walked quickly toward the transportation hub.

Alice Space Station has been restored to its former glory and order.

The colorful holographic billboards lit up again, the protective shields of the shops were removed, and the aroma of food and new fragrances filled the air.

However, Ning Shuyin sensed something was amiss.

It seemed that more than one gaze was watching her from the shadows.

Are they members of the You family? Or enemies of some other faction?

Her heart tightened, and she quickened her pace.

We must get rid of that tail!

She turned and walked into the most bustling commercial area of ​​the space station.

The area is densely populated and lined with shops, providing excellent cover.

Ning Shuyin entered a high-end restaurant, ordered the most expensive set meal, and chose a secluded spot with the best view. She only ate a few bites in a hurry.

She scanned the entrance warily.

People came and went, but there were no suspicious figures.

It's too clean.

It was abnormally clean.

She swiped her card to pay and decisively left through the restaurant's back door.

Then, she slipped into a women's clothing store.

The S-class combat suit is too conspicuous; it must be changed.

On the recommendation of the shop assistant, she chose a nebula gradient long dress.

Shopping in the store even comes with a free makeup and styling service.

After dressing up.

Layers of sheer fabric shimmered with light as she moved. Her already delicate features were now revealed to possess a stunning, ethereal beauty. She further concealed her face with a wide-brimmed hat.

Indeed, there's a reason why things are expensive. This outfit allowed her to blend perfectly into the wealthy crowd traveling to and from the space station.

She then booked a luxury hotel suite, pretending to stay there.

Upon entering the room, she quickly stored the S-class combat suit she had changed out of into her spatial ring, and then slipped away through a hidden employee passage.

The movements were fluid and graceful.

Finally, there was nothing unusual behind them.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

However, just as she entered the shuttle's waiting area, the ubiquitous female voice broadcasting "Alice" on the space station suddenly changed tone, becoming a glamorous and languid young man's voice.

"Alice's gentle reminder: The boring performance has come to an end. Now, please enjoy the real art."

Ning Shuyin trembled. Because that voice seemed to be whispering in her ear.

The space station staff around them, however, seemed unfazed by the situation.

Someone whispered jokingly, "It's Young Master Zhou... he's taken over Alice's system again."

"Keep your voice down! Everyone knows who Alice listens to on this space station. Her eyes are Zhou Gongzi's eyes."

Ning Shuyin frowned.

That voice... it really is Zhou Zhiheng.

He actually used the space station's main AI to speak.

It was as if making a declaration.

The entire massive space station is an extension of his personal will; it is his domain.

Ning Shuyin suddenly had a bad feeling, as the gaze that was staring at her quietly swept over her again.

She didn't linger.

The shuttle's hatch is now open.

She quickly followed the flow of people inside.

She finally relaxed after sitting in the shuttle's seat, surrounded by the noisy atmosphere of people leaving get off work.

Let's review what happened today.

A detail about Situ Linchen came to mind.

It seems that after the space station was safe, the marshal's favorability towards her remained at "-50 (dangerous)" without any fluctuation.

The previous water-splashing incident in the command center caused his favorability rating to plummet to an astonishing low of -110.

But despite the "belt-pulling" incident that was a social disaster, his feelings for her did not diminish.

Could it be that his feelings for her have stabilized?

Ning Shuyin couldn't figure it out.

But compared to the previous health bar-based rampage, this stability is undoubtedly a good thing.

[Plot Countdown: 03:01]

With three minutes left in the countdown, Ning Shuyin stepped onto the "Cloud Corridor," the largest commercial area near the Rose Club.

The "Cloud Corridor" is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters.

A network of enclosed, transparent sky bridges connects numerous aerial building complexes.

Outside the jet bridge are private aircraft coming and going, while inside are various boutiques, sky gardens, and lounges and restaurants.

Through the transparent glass wall of the sightseeing elevator, Ning Shuyin spotted that familiar figure at a glance.

"Shuyin." The girl in the distance waved to her.

Su Qianqian wore a pure white tracksuit today, exuding youthful energy.

As Ning Shuyin stepped out of the elevator, a beautiful young girl rushed towards her and gave her a big hug.

"Your dress is so pretty." Su Qianqian looked her up and down. "Your makeup is exquisite too. You should dress like this all the time."

The two sat down at a popular bubble tea shop.

Su Qianqian pushed a large bag over.

"Here, this is for you."

The bag was filled with a lot of different things, and Su Qianqian patiently explained each item to her.

"This, the Ice Spring Aurora Fruit, is most effective in relieving fatigue."

"And this, Purple Dew Herbal Ointment, can repair minor injuries painlessly. You often bump into things at work, this is the best thing to use."

"This, you asked me to keep an eye out for you..."

The beautiful young woman in front of him, despite being an S-class navigator, was completely unpretentious and always had her in mind.

It's clear that their friendship is mutual.

No wonder Ning Shuyin in the novel would take a huge risk to change the dating match results for her.

"Tell me about your date plans," Ning Shuyin blinked, guiding Su Qianqian to the main topic.

When the topic of dating came up, Su Qianqian's fair cheeks flushed slightly.

Even superhumans have the troubles of a young girl.

"Shuyin, help me think of something I should wear on my date?"

Su Qianqian's eyes held both anticipation and unease.

"Should I dress in a gentle and intellectual style, or both beautiful and cool?"

Seeing her friend struggling with this dilemma, Ning Shuyin couldn't help but think of Gu Lei's enigmatic face.

She thought for a moment and said, "Since it's a date, let him see the most authentic you. Wear what you like best."

As soon as Ning Shuyin finished speaking, a sudden headache struck.

"Hmm..."

She raised her hand to her forehead, her face instantly turning pale.

"Shuyin? What's wrong?" Su Qianqian asked anxiously.

"It's nothing, it's just... my head suddenly hurt for a moment." Ning Shuyin paused for a few seconds before the sharp pain subsided like a receding tide.

"Headache? Is it because you didn't sleep well?" Su Qianqian thought for a few seconds. "Shuyin, you can try the Lingye extract to relieve it."

"Lingye extract?"

"Yes, pharmacies sell them. Before I awakened, I had a terrible headache for a while, and that was very effective."

Awakening?

Ning Shuyin's heart skipped a beat.

Am I about to awaken too? Did the system patch me?

The next second, she realized she was overthinking it.

In the original novel, from the first chapter to the final epilogue, she was just an ordinary person from beginning to end.

This headache must be a lingering effect of the torment Loran inflicted on her.

"Yeah, I didn't sleep well last night. I'll stop by the pharmacy later."

Ning Shuyin was completely unaware that from the moment she stepped into the Cloud Corridor, she was precisely captured by the cameras there.

Her every move was silently transmitted to Zhou Zhiheng's private terminal.