Chapter 508: Chapter 507: Infinite Stream Cannon Fodder: Holiday Cruise 14

Aside from not being late, everyone else figured a ball would definitely require formal attire.

It was already dark, so there was no way to go out. They would have to wait until tomorrow to check out the shopping mall.

Back in the room, Ah Chen did not go to sleep. After the broadcast ended, she dialed the internal line.

Since the broadcast had already announced the time of the ball for tomorrow, she thought it would be better to have someone prepare sooner rather than later. Everywhere here was full of pitfalls, and even if she couldn’t be trapped, a free luxury was, of course, best.

If she waited to do this tomorrow, she thought that according to the pattern set up by the game, they’d probably say it was too late to prepare the dress.

"Good evening, Ms. Li, how can we assist you?" The internal phone connected, and the staff on the other end greeted her kindly while making expressions at a colleague, as if already guessing what Ms. Li was calling about.

Sure enough, Ah Chen began, "Tomorrow is the ball. Can you help me prepare a fitting dress and some jewelry? I’ll need them by 8 p.m. tomorrow, preferably delivered earlier."

"Of course, Ms. Li. Do you know your measurements? You can tell me directly. If not, we’ll have to come over to measure you tomorrow. Rest assured, regardless of the situation, we will definitely provide the dress and jewelry on time tomorrow, so your ball won’t be delayed."

Ah Chen replied, "I know them, I’ll give them to you now... Thank you."

"You’re welcome, we’re happy to serve you." The staff genuinely meant it. Whether she stayed or left, skilled people were naturally admired.

Of course, trying to trap a master was impossible. Just look at how she immediately reacted after hearing the broadcast.

So far, besides her, no one else had taken action.

What a pity. With this, many people would have a headache over the dress tomorrow.

Did they not think about it? Could ordinary people even afford expensive dresses? They’re not trying to make it impossible for them. If they can’t afford it themselves, naturally the cruise provides it.

They’ve been to the shopping street so many times. Did they not notice the situation?

Some adventurers weren’t strong or smart enough, so naturally, they couldn’t get through, and they weren’t qualified to get rewards.

Such a generous reward, of course, only smart people, the strong, and the lucky ones could obtain. Their Main God wasn’t doing charity.

Compared to other Main Gods, theirs was already very merciful.

The staff manning the internal line waited until late at night, but no second call came through, feeling slightly regretful.

They actually hoped more people would call, but unfortunately, none did.

The ones lacking funds didn’t think of this, while those with money probably planned to buy on their own without deep thought. This wouldn’t affect some capable adventurers from passing through.

However... without dresses provided by the cruise, they would face more trouble. Whether they could pass would depend on their abilities.

Morning dawned, and after Ah Chen and Bai Chao had breakfast, some staff came to find her, saying the dress and jewelry were ready, inviting her to try them on for fit.

Hearing the commotion, others hurried over. As the staff and Ah Chen were talking, they interjected, "Does the cruise even provide dresses?"

Many adventurers worried about this issue suddenly looked hopeful. If the cruise could provide dresses, they wouldn’t have to rack their brains for a solution. They had checked out the shopping mall earlier and found the dresses inside to be extremely expensive.

In addition to the shopping mall, there were other small clothing stores, but none were cheap. For some people, they couldn’t afford them at all. Besides the dress, there were accessories and shoes which were a substantial expense.

Facing several eager eyes, the staff maintained professionalism, smiling, "The cruise does provide dresses for guests, but they need to be ordered a day in advance. It’s too late now."

"Miss Li ordered last night, which is why we could invite her early today to try the dress."

Several adventurers’ faces turned sour. Ordered last night?

People here weren’t fools. They quickly realized the key point—was it after the broadcast last night?

That’s it, certainly.

The ball was tonight at eight, but they notified a day early. Wasn’t that to give them preparation time? Pity they didn’t react, and didn’t think the cruise would provide such an expensive item as a dress.

What a trap!

It’s infuriating.

How could an average person think of this?

Several adventurers were filled with regret, even those with money felt a bit frustrated. Given their intelligence, they naturally guessed that any money earned in the game would likely be useful in the end.

The opportunity was lost, no point in regretting, they needed to think of other solutions now.

These people didn’t follow to watch Ah Chen try the dress, leaving with heavy hearts.

The fitting went smoothly. The dress wasn’t only beautiful but fit just right. They also prepared matching shoes and jewelry.

"At five o’clock this afternoon, we’ll send someone over to help Miss Li with styling," said the staff, smiling. "They will bring the dress along then."

"Okay, thanks for the trouble."

"No trouble at all."

Serving a master wasn’t troublesome at all.

As Ah Chen and the staff said goodbye, the staff handed her a room card, valid for today.

The one obtained from the arcade yesterday expired after breakfast today.

In fact, even if you didn’t use it for breakfast, it would expire after a certain time, so it couldn’t be used for today’s lunch.

"Am I the only one who got today’s room card?" Ah Chen asked.

The staff nodded. Besides being a room card, it was needed for all food-related matters.

Which meant that apart from her, others couldn’t access their rooms or eat any food or drink, although nothing else was restricted.

One day wouldn’t starve someone, and some could still buy things from the mall with money.

But inevitably, a few poorer ones couldn’t afford anything, making the day difficult to get through.

Ah Chen didn’t return to her room, instead went to explore the cruise with Bai Chao. Today, Bai Chao wasn’t selling anything. Someone had asked earlier, and after spreading the news, no one else came to ask.

Many were worried about the dress issue.

Those with money had already headed to the shopping street to buy dresses and such.

"I probably won’t be able to enter the ballroom today. Who would have thought you could ask the cruise staff for a dress?" A female adventurer leaned against the railing, enjoying the sea breeze. Beside her was a handsome NPC. "I don’t know if I’ll pass tonight, but meeting you has been a great joy."

"I thought you were worried about something else, turns out it’s this," the handsome male NPC said, "Leave the dress to me. You’re my girlfriend. I’ll prepare it for you."

"Really?" The female adventurer hadn’t thought of that, she was merely coming to say goodbye.

Having been in this world for some time, this instance had been her happiest, despite daily dangers.

"Of course."

Not far off, Ah Chen took her gaze away. So this was possible. It was quite reasonable.

Bai Chao couldn’t help himself, saying, "Did you like the jewelry from before?"

He had prepared that.

Why did those in love have to say such things at this moment? His surprise was ruined.

Ah Chen had long realized the previous jewelry was quite unusual, having her suspicions.

"Did you prepare it? I loved it. No wonder they sparkled so uniquely."

Bai Chao’s anxiety dissipated; as long as she liked it, he was happy.