Thursday was a sunny day with calm seas.
Meng Jiuyi mingled among thousands of guests and quietly boarded the Eugenio.
The Eugenio, sailing from Kyushu port to Shin-O, is a true super cruise ship, built by Stellar Corporation and capable of accommodating tens of thousands of passengers.
It boasts a full range of recreational facilities, including bars, clubs, and infinity pools, aiming to create a true seaside resort. However, its six-figure ticket price excludes most people. It is also a place for dignitaries to relax, boarding the ship under the guise of inspection and indulging in a world of glamorous elegance.
Thick clouds covered the sea, but they couldn't stop the all-night revelry on the cruise ship; the heavy carpet effectively muffled the sound of footsteps.
Meng Jiuyi, carrying a tray and wearing a mask, walked around several corners and stopped in front of a suite door.
Two bodyguards in black suits raised their hands to stop her.
Meng Jiuyi said in a low voice, "Massage service."
"Wait a moment." After confirming her identity through her earpiece, the bodyguard conducted a security check on her.
Meng Jiuyi did as she was told and took off her mask. The bodyguard immediately frowned. There was a black mole on her left cheek, which looked disgusting.
After the inspection was completed, the suite door was pushed open.
After Meng Jiuyi entered the room, Chen Zhongli was lying on the bed with his upper body naked.
"Sir, is it the same as yesterday?" she asked softly behind her mask.
"Give me a shoulder massage first." Chen Zhongli closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
Meng Jiuyi placed the tray on the table and went over to massage his shoulders. She often massaged Feng Ran, and her technique was almost as good as that of a professional masseuse.
A hand suddenly grabbed her arm, startling Meng Jiuyi. Chen Zhongli squinted at her.
"I don't think I've seen you before."
Meng Jiuyi remained calm and explained, "The customer service department has hundreds of employees. It's not a one-on-one service, but they remember every customer's preferences perfectly."
He then took out his work ID.
Her identity information was clearly marked on it, but Chen Zhongli didn't investigate further and continued to have her massage her.
This legislator, who rose through the ranks through elections, clearly doesn't dare to cross any red lines for fun. He only goes on the boat to enjoy food and a relaxing massage.
Meng Jiuyi poured essential oil onto his back and gently massaged it for him.
"Sir, the whole process will take about 45 minutes. You can take a nap first."
She placed the clock on the bedside table, and listening to the even ticking sound, Chen Zhongli's eyelids grew heavy, and she soon fell asleep.
Little did he know that the towel draped around his neck was sprayed with a large amount of sevoflurane by Meng Jiuyi, which caused him to fall into a coma after inhaling it.
He didn't respond even after being called several times. Meng Jiuyi made sure he was unconscious, then looked around the room and opened the wardrobe.
His several suits were neatly hung up, and she searched through them one by one, and sure enough, she found a pen in the pocket of the dark blue suit.
She opened the box, put the real Parker pen into his suit pocket, and then gently closed the door.
Forty minutes passed quickly, and Chen Zhongli woke up without noticing anything unusual.
Meng Jiuyi carried her tools out the door, and once out of the bodyguard's sight, immediately ran up several floors.
The higher you go, the wider the view becomes.
She threw all sorts of tools into the trash can. Security could discover at any moment that she had been switched. Her immediate priority was to find a blind spot in the surveillance cameras and hide until she disembarked tomorrow.
Meng Jiuyi ripped off the rubber band and was about to wipe away the birthmark on her face when a shout came from behind her—
"stop!"
Meng Jiuyi immediately put on a mask.
The man in the black suit walked up to her, looked her up and down, and asked, "Which department are you from, and what are you doing here?"
She clearly didn't know enough about this giant ship; the bow was where VIPs stayed, and there were patrols on each deck.
Meng Jiuyi identified herself, saying that she had gotten lost and ended up on this floor. Fortunately, she hadn't lost her work ID. After handing it to him, the man used a walkie-talkie to confirm her identity, which was then confirmed by the housekeeping department.
He said impatiently, "You should leave now. This is not a place for you."
Just as Meng Jiuyi was about to leave, the fire door at the end of the corridor was pushed open, and several bodyguards saw her at a glance and said sternly.
"Stop her!"
Security personnel on the cruise ship conducted a thorough check and discovered the girl being held captive in her cabin. Seeing several men chasing after her, Meng Jiuyi shook off the arm of the man in the suit and ran.
She heard hurried footsteps behind her, someone yelling at her to "stop," and she could hear someone on a walkie-talkie calling for people to come and arrest her.
The chaotic wind tore at Meng Jiuyi's ears. As the distance drew closer and closer, at the critical moment, Meng Jiuyi ran into the elevator and frantically pressed the close button. The elevator door closed, blocking the bodyguards who were rushing towards them.
Meng Jiuyi leaned against the wall, panting heavily, almost choking on her breath.
The elevator continued to ascend until it opened with a "ding".
His work uniform clashed with the opulent atmosphere of the place, and people occasionally passed by along the corridor.
Meng Jiuyi didn't dare to linger outside, so she went straight into the toilet.
Inside, a glamorous girl was putting on makeup in front of a mirror. After seeing her, he said...
"Who are you--"
Meng Jiuyi quickly covered her mouth and whispered, "Don't shout, I'm not a bad person."
The girl nodded blankly, but as soon as she was released, she shouted.
Having no other option, Meng Jiuyi could only suffocate her mouth and nose with gauze, and after she fainted, he hid her in the bathroom.
The work uniform she was wearing was too conspicuous. If those people came looking for her, she would be finished. Meng Jiuyi changed clothes with her and they had just come out of the toilet stall when someone pushed the door open and came in.
She immediately put on the mask on the bedside table; the black feather mask covered most of her face, leaving only her lips and chin exposed.
"Are you done yet? Hurry up and let's go," the fat woman urged.
Meng Jiuyi asked, puzzled, "Where to?"
"You've gone mad from eating too much. Everyone else is waiting for you outside. You better perform well later, or I'll deal with you if you mess up."
As she spoke, she pinched her arm, and Meng Jiuyi winced in pain, following behind her in a daze.
As she walked down the corridor, several girls dressed similarly to her waited there. Meng Jiuyi glanced at their outfits and guessed that they were probably going to dance.
But is it too spicy?
The thin fabric barely covers the chest, so see-through it could easily peek out, and what's with this pleated skirt that reaches the upper thigh?
As the fat woman led them down the corridor, bodyguards brushed past her.
"Search layer by layer, she definitely can't have escaped."
Meng Jiuyi lowered his head further as he entered the magnificent venue. The stage was several feet higher than the stage, bathed in blue light, and teeming with spectators.
The lights dimmed and the music started. Meng Jiuyi knew a little bit of jazz dance, and even if she was half a beat slower than the other girls, she wouldn't be noticed. What worried her more was what to do after the dance.
Those men were determined not to give up until they found her, lest they lose their lives in the process.
She broke out in a cold sweat. The more she prayed for time to slow down, the faster it seemed to pass. When the dance ended, the lights on the high platform dimmed, as if it were time for the curtain call.
Is it over so quickly?
Just as she was in a panic, under the dim lights in the room, she spotted Tan Yuchen sitting in the middle of the sofa in the distance.
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