The July sky gradually became hotter.
The sunlight outside the window brought with it a hint of summer heat. Unknown insects screeched at the top of their lungs, making one feel sleepy in the afternoon.
At the entrance of Wu Ming's house, a few teenagers gathered together, looking very excited.
"Hey, Philip, is this your girlfriend?"
Alice had obviously dressed up, showing off her feminine features. Her thighs in stockings made the passersby stare at her. When she saw Philip coming out first, she immediately greeted him.
"No! Let me introduce you. This is Lanny, my … my good friend! "
Philip explained in a flurry, and was immediately met with a supercilious look from the taller child beside him.
"I'm Alice, nice to meet you!"
"I've heard about you guys from Philip. Congratulations on your successful graduation!"
Lanny replied with a smile.
"Oh! Philip, you actually brought a girlfriend here! "
His exaggerated voice immediately made Philip roll his eyes. "Lanny, this is Weidi. He has some problems with his head, don't bother with him!"
"Hehe, you brat …"
Weidi put on an evil smile and did not say another word.
"Looks like you've all arrived first!"
At this moment, Wu Ming also walked out of the house, carrying a travel bag in his hand. There were two people beside him. "Only Philip brought a companion?"
"You are …"
Alice and the rest immediately looked at the two people beside Wu Ming. The petite girl was Angelina, and they naturally knew her. However, the older boy was obviously not Brandon. He was a few years older than Brandon, and his face gave them a very familiar feeling.
"You don't recognize me? I'm Neville! "
Neville said with a deep voice, "Your primary school classmate!"
"Oh! That's right, Neville, it's you! "
Weidi laughed a few times to cover up his embarrassment. "What are you doing now?"
"Doing a small recycling business. Steven said he had a trip, so he dragged me along!"
Neville's early years in society had given him the temperament of an adult. However, looking at his former classmates and knowing that their future was far from his, he could not help but feel jealous and inferior.
"Alright, since everyone is here, let's go!"
Wu Ming clapped his hands, and Dave and another driver immediately came forward to help everyone carry the luggage. "We will take the airship, cross half of the Golden Oak Kingdom, and then take a ship to the Red Coral Sea!"
He smiled as he explained the arrangements for this trip, causing a burst of cheers.
Only Angelina let out a slight snort. She didn't seem too happy, but Wu Ming wouldn't pay attention to such childish behavior.
Angelina's future, on the other hand, gave him a bit of a headache. After all, this young lady already had the tendency to develop into a delinquent girl. Wu Ming didn't want to bring trouble to himself in the future, so he dragged her along this time and prepared to fulfill his responsibility as an older brother.
"Since the end of the war, Golden Oak Kingdom has been developing the airship industry vigorously due to the failure of armored airships. Even our city has opened a new air route. I've long wanted to have a try!"
Philip pushed up his glasses, a trace of excitement flashing in his eyes. Beside him, Lanny was the same.
They both came from ordinary families, and the cost of taking an airship was still relatively expensive. If there was nothing urgent, they would rather take the steam train. After all, most places took about the same amount of time, and they just had to suffer a bit.
The airport was located in the southern suburbs of the city. It was originally a spacious plain, and there were acres of blue flowers by the side of the wide road. As the wind blew, blue petals danced in the air, and the air was filled with a pleasant smell that made people feel relaxed and happy.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we've arrived at the airport!"
Dave stepped on the brakes and nimbly jumped out of the car, opening the door for Wu Ming.
"Wow! Cool! "
What appeared in front of the youngsters was a spacious and flat building. Olive shaped airships that looked like large ships were constantly rising and falling.
The feeling of vastness and security was undoubtedly very reassuring.
Adhering to the concept of 'thick is good, clumsy is beautiful' developed in the steampunk era, no matter what the Golden Oak Kingdom built, there was a trend towards this direction.
The steam tanks of the army were getting larger and larger, and the cannons were getting thicker and thicker, almost becoming a walking fortress with multiple turrets. The navy was the same. The requirements for the cannons were the thicker and the longer the better, and the thicker the armor the better.
When it came to the civil airship, it was also reflected in this aspect. Although Wu Ming looked a little 'stupid and black', its good operation and long service life made it impossible for any shortcomings to erase its merits.
"Alright, Dave. You can drop us off here. You can go back now!"
Wu Ming waved his hand, letting Dave and the other driver leave. He also tipped the hired guy a little, and the group walked into the hall.
The enormous waiting room was almost full. From time to time, people would get up and anxiously look at the constantly changing numbers on the small blackboard hanging in the hall.
Angelina seemed a little uneasy and moved closer to Wu Ming.
She was still a child, after all. It was her first time traveling so far away. Even though it was just coming to an unfamiliar place, she couldn't help but feel a little panicky.
"Don't worry, it'll be fine!"
Wu Ming accurately grasped what she was thinking and gave her a warm smile.
This was the kind of feeling he wanted. Only then could he make his sister rely on him and trust him, so that it would be convenient for her to adjust … No! Education!
After hearing Wu Ming's consolation, for some reason, Angelina's mood relaxed a lot. She dared to look at the other waiting customers.
"I've already bought the airship tickets. We should go to waiting room number two now!"
Neville ran to the window and queued up. After a short while, he ran back and stuffed an exquisite red ticket into everyone's hands. "The journey will be five days. We will land at Port Victoria!"
"Attention, passengers. Attention, passengers. Airship number two has begun checking tickets. Please line up properly and board in an orderly manner!"
A sweet female voice sounded in waiting room number two.
Shortly after, a bunch of people who were sitting, lying down, or doing other things stood up one after another. They fished out their tickets and rushed to the check-in.
"Wow, it's huge!"
After passing through the long corridor, Angelina immediately let out a cry of surprise.
Even though they had seen the airship from afar, when they actually arrived below it, even Wade and the rest could not help but click their tongues in wonder.
The airship was as large as a small mountain. Compared to the airship, they were as insignificant as ants.
"Respected passengers, Gefei Airlines is at your service!"
Within the airship, the loudspeaker in the corridor was constantly echoing with a sweet female voice. "Our company uses the most advanced airship technology, separated airbags, and a composite steel deck … Everything puts the safety of the passengers' lives first. We will create a comfortable, safe, and hygienic travel environment for you. We will provide three-star restaurant service … Finally, we wish you a pleasant journey!"
"Our rooms are all adjacent. If there's anything, just knock on the wall!"
Wu Ming distributed the keys and randomly opened the door of a cabin.
Inside was a small private room. There was a table, a bed, and even an independent dressing room. For ordinary people, this was an unimaginable luxury.
For an airship, this was considered a VIP luxury private room service. If it was an ordinary economy class, it would be like a coffin. Even stretching one's legs would be quite difficult.
"Mm, we're taking off!"
At this moment, the airship shook slightly.
Wu Ming looked out from the round tempered glass window on the wall and saw the ground getting further and further away. The buildings also began to become insignificant.
"Rest well. Gefei Airlines' reputation is also famous in the Golden Oak Kingdom. It is the safest and most comfortable!"
Wu Ming announced for the crowd to disperse. "Let's go for dinner at six in the evening!"
"Hey, buddy, want to play cards?"
Wade could not hold it in any longer. He took out something similar to a tarot card.
Even though he, Phillip, and Alice were no match for Wu Ming in this game, he liked it this way.
"I'll walk around and take a look first!"
Wu Ming rejected with a smile. "You guys have fun!"
He walked aimlessly in the corridor. Suddenly, he took out another key and opened the door to a private room beside him.
Inside was an ordinary cabin, but there was a strange fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose.
"Already here?"
Wu Ming glanced at the table and saw an envelope. He immediately stuffed it into his hand and left without looking back.
The one who had sneaked into the airship and left the message was naturally Seductive Fox Dia.
After this woman was subdued by Wu Ming, she had been helping him find out extraordinary information about this world. After three years of probing, she had also gained some results.
Otherwise, Wu Ming would not have set the Red Coral Sea as the goal of his graduation trip.
With this woman's current strength, ordinary A-rank wanted criminals could not be compared to her. It was said that her reputation in the international dark mercenary world was getting more and more resounding, to the point that even the special search department did not dare to provoke her.
"Did you agree to meet her at Port Victoria?"
Wu Ming blinked and silently retreated out of the room.
With Dia's current attainments in hypnosis and some mental power techniques, no one on the airship would be able to discover her. Of course, this did not include Wu Ming.
"She's already left? What a cunning little fox! "
It was obvious that Dia was very vigilant. She knew that there was a possibility of being exposed in airship transportation, which had strict security checks, unless one had a legitimate identity. Moreover, there was nowhere to run. Hence, she had chosen the more concealed and unmonitored transportation.
Wu Ming was quite satisfied with this woman's vigilance.
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