But even so, Loran Hill still did not agree to the young man's proposal. Although she was kind-hearted, she was not a person with overflowing sympathy.
Everyone will encounter some difficulties and things that they cannot get. This is not a profound or lofty truth, but a very simple and plain truth.
With a slight sigh, she turned around and left with Katie, following Alena and Lily in front, leaving behind the young man who was a little embarrassed and self-deprecating after the passion.
The summer breeze brought some comfort. The harbor in the distance was bustling with people. Men and women in gorgeous dresses walked down the long stairs, many of them holding exquisite parasols.
The stairs are made entirely of wood, with handrails on both sides. They are painted dark brown and polished very smoothly without burrs to avoid hurting these dignitaries.
But looking past the noisy crowd and towards the other side of the stern, there is also a long horizontal ladder connecting the ship and the land. Shirtless porters, braving the scorching sun, are moving heavy wooden boxes off the ship and carrying other goods back up.
Sweat reflected the sunlight, and the porters were tanned, wearing rough straw sandals, and worked continuously. Compared with the nobles, these porters were no stronger, and some of them even had protruding ribs.
Although he knew that there would be divisions between rich and poor, noble and humble in any world, Loran Hill still felt a little sad when he saw this scene.
It's not impossible to do physical work, but many of these people are skinny and bony, obviously not full. High-intensity physical labor will inevitably lead to high-intensity physical consumption, and food intake is definitely extremely important.
Comparing the shops she had visited over the past two days, she suddenly wondered if she had overlooked something. She had been touring the safe, bustling streets, instead of exploring the corners of the city. Perhaps those corners were closer to the true side of the country.
After entering the restaurant, Lettice had already returned. She was fanning herself with a bright yellow round fan and talking angrily about what had just happened.
"That guy didn't even recognize me. He even said that this ship now belongs to Earl Blue Bull of the Green Empire and that the tickets have already been reserved for the major chambers of commerce in those cities."
"In other words, do we have to go to those big chambers of commerce to buy tickets ourselves?" Loran Hill asked speculatively.
"That's about right. I'll go to the Mage Association in the city tomorrow to see if I can find anyone I know." Needless to say, Lettice is very sociable, and now after the merger, there are also many Lurna mages stationed in Yubere.
"I didn't expect that I would actually encounter such a situation." Alena held her cheek and looked at the tourists coming and going outside.
"How about we really go and make a guest appearance in the opera troupe?" Alena changed her mind faster than Loran Hill imagined.
"I agree!" Ye Ling raised her little hand. She was the kind of person who enjoyed watching a show.
"What opera troupe?" Bumansha asked in confusion, and then Alena repeated what had just happened.
"Is that so?" After listening, Lettice also found it quite interesting. She had watched many opera performances before and was very interested in it. This young lady, who was usually well-behaved, also wanted to seek excitement at this time.
If she was back home, or alone, she would definitely not have this idea, but now she is with a group of companions, and the excitement of team combat is sprouting in her heart.
Several people quickly discussed the matter. Although there were nine people present, only four people made the decisions: Loran Hill, Bumansha, Letis, and Alena. The others generally did not express any opinions, but just went with the flow.
Looking at the suddenly moved Aliena and Lettice, Loran Hill sensed that the tide was turning. She knew that with Aliena's troublemaking mentality, if she really pretended to be an opera troupe, she would definitely be pushed onto the stage, and she would be unable to escape.
"That's not a good idea. After all, we don't have much stage experience and have never performed in an opera..."
"If you have no experience, you can give it a try. Besides, Loran is so beautiful. As long as you stand on the stage, no audience below would dare to be dissatisfied." Alena waved her fingers. She had become more and more proficient in this action recently.
"Am I the only one who suffers in love?" Loran Hill didn't really reject it in his heart, but he just felt that he was being cheated by this guy Alena.
"Loran, you've agreed. When we get to the Southern Islands, I'll give you a big gift. I won't break my promise." Alena pleaded and promised.
Looking at this companion who was turning faster than the sea breeze, Luo Lanxier felt that it was not credible at all. But looking at Ye Ling and Lily who were looking at the ship with hope, and Keti who was looking at the big ship with curiosity, she finally nodded.
Just treat it as a new adventure. You always have to find something new and interesting in life. Besides, it’s really not a big deal, so there’s no need to take it too seriously.
"Yeah~" Alena and Ye Ling high-fived each other, making Loran Hilton feel that she had been cheated. She grabbed Ye Ling, flicked her forehead, and warned this treacherous little girl.
After making the decision, they returned to the hotel again. This time, Alena and Lily went to the alley they had been to before to contact Triton.
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At night, Loran Hill, wearing a white nightgown, stood on the unlit balcony, looking at the distant coast and the night sky, leaning on the wooden railing, listening to the slowly coming sound of the tide. The cruise ships docked in the harbor were also dotted with stars, and hundreds of bright and dark small windows were reflected in the water, mixing with the moonlight and breaking into sparkling waves.
It has been a long time since she heard the sound of waves. Before she knew it, she had been away from Hopeland for two years. Although she had only stayed there for a few months, it was there that she slowly adapted to the ways of the world and met a group of people who cared about her.
The meticulous head maid, the considerate but guilty old housekeeper, the Chamber of Commerce executives who revolve around her, the maids who occasionally whisper and gossip with her, the caravan guards who blindly worship her, and the Chamber of Commerce craftsmen and employees who are grateful to her.
Despite encountering some attacks and conspiracies, the group of people around her at that time made her no longer as lonely as before, allowing her to slowly integrate into the world in a more relaxed way, and experience and feel the way of life and customs of people in this world.
After this trip, I'll go back to Hopeland. I wonder how Rachel is doing now, and whether Mel has reorganized the family. Oh, and I have to tell her that Funo is doing well now, so there's no need to worry about this childhood friend.
The moonlight was like water, overflowing the earth like a tide. The sea breeze blew across the beach with the waves, and the shells turned over in the fine white sand, leaving small indentations.
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