Himeko: Has This Kid Lost His Mind?

The kitchen door opened, and Bai Luoming walked in carrying an empty plate, casually placing it in the sink.

At this moment, Pom-Pom was standing on a small stool, tiptoeing, and laboriously organizing the spice jars in the high cabinet. Her small figure looked particularly diligent in the morning light.

Hearing the noise behind it, it turned around and looked at Bai Luoming, who had put down his plate.

Bai Luoming looked at Pom-Pom, who, contrary to his previous gloom, now exuded a sense of ease.

Seeing Pom-Pom's adorable appearance as she cleaned up, he strode over and, without warning, reached out his arms and picked her up from the bench, much to Pom-Pom's puzzled look.

The soft down brushed against his palm. Bai Luoming lifted Pom-Pom to eye level and chuckled softly:

"Good morning, Conductor!"

Pom-Pom was completely stunned by the sudden attack, its two long ears standing straight up. It paused for two seconds before realizing what had happened, and its short arms immediately pushed Bai Luoming's face away, trying to create some distance.

"Pa! Passenger Bai Luoming, please observe train etiquette! Do not hug the Conductor!"

Its voice was urgent and angry, and its short arms and legs were kicking wildly in the air.

Seeing Pom-Pom resist, Bai Luoming smiled and put it back on the ground. Watching it frantically straighten its hat, he then gave it a good rub on the top of its head.

Pom-Pom glared at him angrily, muttering under her breath as if trying to get back at him, "Since this is your first offense, don't do it again, Pam. Passengers should act like passengers, Pam!"

Although it said that, seeing Bai Luoming's happy expression, it didn't say anything more, but simply turned around and continued tidying up the kitchen.

Bai Luoming hummed an off-key tune as he walked out of the kitchen and briskly made his way to the Parlor Car.

Although everyone else is still asleep at this time, some people have already started eating breakfast.

Himeko was standing by the car window, holding a freshly brewed cup of coffee, the rising steam blurring her profile. On the sofa, Welt held a newspaper from the Interastral Peace Corporation, with a cup of strong tea beside him.

Upon hearing Bai Luoming's footsteps, the two of them looked up simultaneously.

"Good morning, Himeko, Old Yang." Bai Luoming raised his hand to greet the two of them.

Himeko, holding her coffee, turned her gaze to Bai Luoming. His delight was evident on his face.

Welt also looked up from behind the newspaper, adjusted his glasses, and his gaze was calm yet sharp.

Seeing Bai Luoming's expression, the two exchanged a silent glance. Although it was just a meeting of eyes, they could both understand each other's meaning.

Himeko: Is this child possessed? Why is she so happy today?

Welt: I don't know, but it's better for the child to be happy than to look so sad.

Himeko: That's true.

Finally, Welt spoke first, his tone somewhat tentative. "You... found Credits so early in the morning?"

Bai Luoming waved his hand, his smile mysterious.

He didn't answer directly, but instead kept everyone in suspense, leaving behind the words "much better than that," before turning and walking towards his room.

Bai Luoming returned to his room and immediately took off the clothes he had worn all day, changing into a clean and neat black casual outfit. He then went to the washroom and splashed a handful of cold water on his face.

The cool water droplets chased away the last trace of sleepiness, sliding down his jawline and dripping onto his collarbone, bringing a refreshing shiver. He looked up at himself in the mirror.

The young man in the mirror had slightly damp black hair, and the weariness in his eyes was replaced by a bright look; the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

That kind of heartfelt joy was impossible to suppress.

He grinned at himself in the mirror, wiped the water droplets from his face, then pushed the door open again and left the room.

This time, the atmosphere in the carriage was completely different.

At this point, everyone was basically sitting around the sofa in the Parlor Car. Except for March 7th and Xing, almost everyone else had arrived.

"Luo Ming, come here."

Upon seeing Bai Luoming, Himeko waved to him first, signaling him to come over.

Bai Luoming stepped forward, his gaze falling on the projection in the center of the group. At this moment, several planetary images of different shapes were quietly suspended in the air, slowly rotating and emitting different kinds of light.

"The Trailblaze shipping routes need updating," Himeko said, her voice regaining its usual calm and composure. "We currently have several alternative coordinates."

She stretched out her finger and gently traced it in the air, pointing to one of the planets covered in crystalline veins that shimmered with a magnificent light.

"The Agate World, Melustanin, is said to be the place of ascension of the 'Beauty' Aeon Idrila, a world of eternal beauty, but it is also considered one of the atomic bombs of the Stellaron Catastrophe."

Her finger moved, pointing to a planet that was entirely blue and covered by ocean.

"Lushaka, an ocean planet, is a planet composed entirely of liquid water, and also the home of the old Nameless Mikhail."

After introducing the first two places, Himeko paused briefly before introducing the last one.

"Besides..."

"Penacony Festivity Planet."

"Penacony will be holding a Charmony Festival in the near future, and our Astral Express has been invited by the Family to attend."

After introducing all the alternative coordinates, Himeko didn't immediately let everyone discuss them. Instead, she turned her head and looked at Bai Luoming with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"We can choose the coordinates later; we still have time, especially since we don't have everyone here yet."

She abruptly changed the subject, circling back to the original topic.

"However, Luo Ming, I'm curious, did you have some good news this morning?"

Welt took a sip of strong tea beside him, saying nothing, but his ears were clearly perked up.

Bai Luoming leaned against the edge of the coffee table, feeling the gossipy gazes of the group, and deliberately dragged out his words to whet their appetites.

"Well... tsk," he clicked his tongue, feigning mystery, "You'll find out soon enough."

As soon as he finished speaking, as if to confirm his words, a series of light footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

The sound grew louder as it approached, full of vitality.

The person who arrived was March 7th. At this moment, she had changed into her signature cute pink and blue outfit and walked briskly into the carriage.

Good morning, everyone! Any new plans for today?

March 7th glanced around, her gaze sweeping over Himeko and Welt before finally settling on Bai Luoming for a second, her eyes brimming with a smile like starlight.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, she walked straight to Bai Luoming's side, pulled out the chair next to him without hesitation, and sat down.

The two were less than an arm's length apart; her shoulder was almost touching his arm.

There was a brief two-second silence in the Parlor Car.

Seeing March 7th in such a state, Himeko nodded in realization, took a sip of her coffee, and used the cup to hide the smile on her lips.