The white-and-green train carrying hundreds of people slowly pulled out of the bright dock.
The passengers inside the train had no attention to spare for the exquisite delicacies before them. One by one, they pressed close to the windows, staring in astonishment as the enormous metal train advanced steadily.
In the lead carriage at the very front, the principal figures from both sides had gathered.
The core members of the Ye Family were now seated on soft chairs as well, watching the changing scenery outside the windows.
"This is the power of steam. I thought propelling ships on the sea was already its limit, but I never imagined it could move goods and crowds on land too."
The view outside the windows began to darken, and the scenery beyond them blurred once more.
The dock was located on the coast, a certain distance from the city they were heading to.
For the sake of keeping the interior space stable, the train's speed was not too high, which gave them just the right chance to enjoy themselves for a while.
In the rear carriages, the Ye Family members also began enjoying the food. Their lively, jubilant chatter even reached the front carriage.
Quan Yi also invited the four people at the table to dine together.
Compared with the lively Quan Family, the Ye Family's atmosphere was a little colder.
However, no matter how cold spring water was, as long as the heat was fierce enough, even a meal gathering could come alive.
Under the enthusiastic offensive led by Quan Li, the atmosphere between the two sides continued to warm.
Once the barriers between them began to dissolve, everyone started talking about deeper topics.
"The dock just now is the largest shipyard on the island, called 'Whale Nest.'
It mainly produces large