amaotonovel Chapter 438: Experiences on How to Get Freebies in [Fairyland]
Chapter 438: Experiences on How to Get Freebies in [Fairyland]
Before having breakfast, Prince Xuan and Chu Ming took advantage of the time while waiting for their train to enjoy a buffet breakfast in the understated yet luxurious, spacious and comfortable waiting hall.
The dining table was laden with a dazzling array of various delicacies.
Steaming hot buns, golden and crispy fried dough sticks, sweet and soft porridge, as well as delicate side dishes, several steaming hot dishes, soup noodles and wontons, bread and cakes... everything you could want.
After the hearty meal, the two felt completely refreshed and satisfied.
Afterwards, they leisurely enjoyed the complimentary tea, the fragrant aroma slowly spreading in the air, as they waited contentedly for the train attendants to guide them onto the high-speed train.
"Your Highness, I suddenly find all of this to be quite miraculous!"
Just think, at this time yesterday, we were still being jostled around on horseback, our backsides aching from the journey, covered in dust and grime. Who could have imagined that all that travel would turn out to be for nothing...
Today we're going back again, and even more incredibly, we'll be able to return to the Forbidden City tomorrow!
My goodness~ this feels like a dream..."
Chu Ming savored the aroma of the tea in his mouth while rambling on with a face full of emotion.
"Yes... this 'fairyland' can truly bring unpredictable changes to our Anshun Kingdom..."
Xuan Molin gazed at the magnificent yet orderly waiting hall before him, his fingers gently caressing the warm teacup in his hand, and unusually, he echoed Chu Ming's words.
At that moment, his heart was filled with a profound sense of awe and shock, like waves crashing against the shore.
He could almost see the tumultuous changes that would befall Anshun Kingdom because of the "Fairyland"—the earth-shattering transformation that would ensue...
He secretly resolved to remember this incredible experience, to imprint every detail and every unique feeling deeply into his mind as if carved by a knife and axe.
He planned to tell the Emperor everything in detail when he returned to the palace the next day.
This time, there's no need to send a letter by hand anymore; the high-speed train is so fast, it's far, far faster than any messenger could deliver it...
And then there's his clever, lively, and mischievous younger sister, Wanling. With her playful and active nature, once she hears this news, she'll definitely fall in love with everything in the Fairy Realm.
Who knows, she might even pester him to come back for another visit...
With each high-speed train arriving at its destination like a swift dragon and boarding passengers in an orderly fashion, the routes have now been extended and expanded, doubling the distance traveled, and passenger occupancy has naturally increased significantly.
The twelve newly opened stations, after a day and a night of word-of-mouth and public discussion, have become increasingly popular among people in various states and towns, who have heard about this extremely rare and novel event.
Most people simply treat it as casual conversation and listen to it without thinking.
After all, life has to go on, and nothing can stop me from going to work and earning money.
Moreover, the price of high-speed rail tickets is quite high for ordinary people like them who struggle to make a living every day; it's not something they can easily afford.
However, gossip is something everyone loves to hear.
Although I don't have the good fortune to personally ride that amazing high-speed rail, if anyone in the neighborhood has actually ridden it and returned, they will surely be beaming with excitement and telling everyone about it in vivid detail.
The narrator spoke with great enthusiasm, gesturing wildly, while the listeners listened intently, as if they were there themselves, occasionally letting out exclamations of amazement…
The scene was even more lively than a storytelling performance, as if the entire street was enveloped in the novelty and excitement brought by the high-speed rail, immersed in laughter and boundless imagination.
Rain or shine, at exactly eight o'clock, the crisp and melodious notification sound of [Fairyland] rings out on time, announcing its official opening for business.
The locals lined up early at the door, eagerly waiting for it to open.
Some of them just want to have a hot breakfast to fill their stomachs before rushing off to work.
Some people, having nothing to do, plan to stay in the "Fairyland" and comfortably spend the whole day there without ever getting bored.
Summer is here, and the weather outside is becoming increasingly hot and unbearable. At noon, the heat is so intense that it feels like being inside an oven.
But once you step into the "Fairyland", you can immediately feel the coolness, as if you have entered another world, which is extremely refreshing.
Now, the people of Yongle County have already spread the word and are talking about the newly opened underground high-speed rail.
Although the locals were already used to the extreme convenience brought by the geographical location, they didn't think there was anything special about it.
But now, seeing people from all over Anshun flocking to the "Fairyland," they suddenly realized that they had been taking their blessings for granted all along!
For tourists from other places, a round trip like this can cost a lot of money.
But for them, there are many affordable travel options when they go out.
A shared bicycle costs one cent, a public horse-drawn carriage costs two cents, and an air shuttle costs five cents...
If you're in a hurry, taking a plane isn't expensive. If you live nearby, the whole family can ride together, and the cost per ride might even be cheaper than a horse-drawn carriage.
Nowadays, people in various towns of Yongle County have figured out some tips for getting around.
When one or two people go out together, they rent shared bicycles and scooters and ride leisurely.
If there are four people traveling together, taking a taxi is the most economical option, as it is both fast and saves money.
Anyway, the people of Yongle County can now travel incredibly conveniently.
Even when going out to visit someone, sometimes they are unwilling to walk. Instead, they rent a shared bicycle and can ride it for half an hour to go wherever they want.
As long as you don't exceed the time limit, it only costs one penny to own such a useful means of transportation. What a bargain!
There are also some clever women who used to carry heavy bags until their hands ached when they went out shopping.
Ever since some brilliant person came up with the idea of renting shared bicycles to hang heavy objects, everyone has followed suit.
Hang all the purchased items on the horse, and buying more things won't be a problem. Everyone will praise it, saying that the money spent was well worth it!
When the underground high-speed rail was unveiled yesterday, the people in the local towns were in an uproar and started a heated discussion.
Some quick-witted people had a flash of inspiration and immediately realized that the people of their county were truly benefiting greatly from this opportunity.
Just go to [Fairyland] to take this high-speed train, and going anywhere you want will be as convenient as playing a game!
In the past, if you wanted to go back to your hometown, you had to travel a long distance and spend several days to get there.
But now if we take this high-speed rail, wouldn't we be able to get there in a flash?
Now, let alone going to the neighboring prefecture, even the capital city, which I've never been to in my life, can probably be reached in the blink of an eye.
For these ordinary people who have spent their entire lives in their small town and have never seen much of the world, the hope for the future is truly immense...