A passing traveler through the heavens

Chapter 39 Meiko

Ji Lin entered the incomparably luxurious presidential suite inside the cruise ship.

As soon as he opened the door, he was stunned by the sight before him—in the center of the room was a huge floor-to-ceiling window, and sunlight streamed through the glass onto the soft carpet, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.

He walked to the window, gently pushed it open, and immediately a fresh, slightly salty sea breeze rushed in like a tide, enveloping him completely.

Ji Lin began to carefully examine the room. He saw that the decorations inside were exquisite, the high-end furniture was placed perfectly, the walls were adorned with beautiful paintings, and the floor was covered with a thick cashmere carpet.

What's most amazing is that this presidential suite has everything: a spacious and comfortable king-size bed, luxurious bathroom facilities, a separate walk-in closet... truly, you get what you pay for!

After admiring the room, Ji Lin had a sudden thought and took out a pair of swimming trunks from his portable system space.

He quickly changed into his swimming trunks and headed towards the pool area inside the cruise ship.

When Ji Lin stepped into the pool area, the previously lively scene instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes involuntarily focused on him, especially the girls, whose eyes lit up and stared at him intently.

It's not entirely fair to blame these girls for being naive; it's simply because Ji Lin is exceptionally outstanding. He not only possesses a handsome appearance comparable to the author, but his physique is also near perfect, with clearly defined muscles, exuding power and beauty like an ancient Greek sculpture.

With such physical attributes, anyone who sees her would be unable to resist taking a second look.

Ji Lin seemed to be used to the stares of those around him. Wearing a cool pair of sunglasses, he walked forward at a leisurely pace.

Just then, he suddenly noticed two alluring figures reclining on two beach chairs not far ahead. One of them was Yako, who was holding her head in her hand and teasing the other woman beside her, "You, how are you going to snag a rich husband if you eat so messily!"

Just as Yako's female companion was about to answer the question, she suddenly seemed to have discovered something extremely rare and amazing, and her eyes instantly lit up.

She hurriedly put down what she was holding, waved her hands and slapped Ya Zi repeatedly, shouting excitedly, "Ya Zi! Ya Zi! Quick! Look over there!"

Hearing her companion's urgent call, Yako couldn't help but become curious and quickly looked in the direction her companion was pointing, her voice trembling.

With just one glance, Yako was completely stunned—my god, this person is so handsome! You see, Yako, who has never paid much attention to her appearance, was now deeply attracted by the appearance of the person in front of her.

While Ya Zi was still reeling from the shock of Ji Lin's stunning good looks, she wanted to say something to express her feelings.

However, before she could even utter a word, she was surprised to find that her female companion had already stood up impatiently and was walking briskly towards Ji Lin's location.

At this moment, Ji Lin was watching the girl in a one-piece swimsuit walking towards him.

The girl's graceful figure and the two particularly prominent "peaks" in front of her body made it impossible to take one's eyes off her.

Nevertheless, Ji Lin was not moved by this, nor did he receive any related information from the Beauty Compendium.

Just then, Yako followed closely behind the woman.

Suddenly, a crisp and pleasant notification sound resounded in Ji Lin's mind: "Ding! Name: Ya Zi; Score: 95 points; Number of times: 0; Current favorability: 80."

"It's great to have such a good-looking appearance; I can make such a good impression on you on our first meeting," Ji Lin thought to himself.

Just then, Ya Zi gracefully walked to Ji Lin's side. She looked closely and immediately wondered why Ji Lin was also on this cruise ship.

However, just as she parted her lips to say something, Ji Lin quickly placed a slender finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture, and whispered a "shh" sound.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Lin smiled and said elegantly, like a true gentleman, "Ladies, would I have the honor of inviting you to have a drink together?" As he spoke, he bowed slightly and politely extended a hand, gesturing for them to come forward.

Ya Zi was incredibly intelligent; she immediately realized that Ji Lin didn't want to reveal his true identity at this moment.

Without hesitation, she reached out her delicate hand and grasped Ji Lin's outstretched palm tightly. The two exchanged a knowing smile and then walked side by side.

Ya Zi is also a member of the Hong Kong Island Police Force and has been working in the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters.

Due to her work, she had naturally heard of Ji Lin's great reputation and had even seen his demeanor in newspapers many times.

Upon seeing the person in person, Yako recognized him at a glance.

Meanwhile, the female companion who was with Yako watched helplessly as Yako and this handsome man walked away hand in hand.

She was taken aback at first, then put her hands on her hips and showed displeasure on her face, as if she was indignant that Ya Zi had so easily "snatched away" such a charming and handsome man.

However, despite her reluctance, she stomped her foot and angrily caught up with the two people ahead.

Ji Lin and the other two slowly walked into the bar located next to the swimming pool.

Soft lighting bathed the space in a warm and dreamy atmosphere. They found a quiet corner to sit down, and soon the bartender brought them drinks with a smile.

Ji Lin gently picked up the wine glass, first carefully examined the liquid in the glass, and then cautiously took a small sip.

Just as he was about to speak, Yako broke the silence first: "Detective Ji, I really didn't expect to meet you here. I wonder how you ended up on this oil tanker?"

Ji Lin smiled slightly, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, and replied mysteriously, "Haha, of course I came up here to relax and have some fun!" He then gently swirled the wine glass in his hand.

Yako was clearly not satisfied with the answer. She frowned slightly and then asked, "But Inspector Ji, don't you know that this oil tanker is about to be robbed by a group of vicious international bandits?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin showed a hint of surprise, but it vanished in an instant.

He raised an eyebrow and calmly replied, "Oh? Is that so? I haven't heard of it. I just wanted to enjoy the journey, but..."

At this point, Ji Lin paused slightly, then looked at Ya Zi with a firm gaze, "With me here, there won't be any problems."

Ya Zi stared at Ji Lin, seemingly trying to glean more information from his eyes.

However, Ji Lin's expression remained calm and inscrutable. After a moment, Ya Zi seemed to understand something and stopped asking questions.

Then, Yako gracefully raised her glass and gestured to Ji Lin.

Seeing this, Ji Lin smiled and raised his glass, gently clinking it against Ya Zi's glass, producing a crisp and pleasant sound.

The two exchanged a smile, then tilted their heads back and drank the wine in their glasses in one gulp...