LUNCH wrapped up uneventfully, leaving team Yunyue feeling like they''d missed a chance to make headway. ying their assigned roles, they knew they''d have to rely on subtle interactions to uncover the information they needed to stop Jack the Ripper. Yet the quiet meal hadn''t brought them any closer to understanding who on board might be Jack the Ripper or Sherlock Holmes. Since not all passengers had dined at once, there were still people they hadn''t seen, including, perhaps, members of the opposing team.


    That didn''t mean they hadn''t kept a close eye on the other passengers in the dining car. In fact, that''s exactly what they focused on throughout lunch—except for Su Yuqi, who had her attention on the waitstaff. They''d agreed earlier that she would handle observing the train''s staff, as she was the only one with ess to areas off-limits to regr passengers.


    After lunch, Luo Yan expected that he and his "mother" would return to their cabin with Mrs. Thompson and Miss Thompson. This made him feel a bit frustrated; if he''d been assigned the role of a mischievous boy, he could have roamed around the train without a second thought. But since he was ying a shy and timid child, wandering off would bepletely out of character.


    He was already considering abandoning the role assigned to him. If he continued like this, he''d be stuck in their cabin for the next three days, only stepping out for meals or quick trips to the restroom. Unlike his four teammates who had much better mobility.


    As nned, Su Yuqi took on the responsibility of observing the train staff, while Bai Ze volunteered to keep an eye on the first-ss passengers. ying the role of a noble with significant influence in high society, he knew that, no matter how irritating his character might be, few in first ss would dare to ignore him.


    As for Shen Ji Yun and Luo Jin, they had decided to stage an "affair." Yes, an affair. When Luo Yan read that on the team channel, he nearly choked on his mashed potatoes. The two exined that since Shen Ji Yun''s character required him to flirt with a woman every 15 minutes, it would be much easier—and far lessplicated — if he did it with Luo Jin instead. Plus, being together would help Luo Jin fulfill his mission of being the center of attention. With the two of them side by side, they''d undoubtedly be the train''s most talked-about passengers. It was a perfect way to hit two birds with one stone.


    Shen Ji Yun also decided to ignore the "secret lover" side mission assigned to him. Since skipping this particr mission wouldn''t result in any point deductions, he opted to leave it alone. If it wasn''t required and wouldn''t impact their score, there was no reason to bother with it. Everyone on the team agreed with his decision.


    That left only Luo Yan with nothing to do. He had no idea how he could contribute to the team with his movement so restricted. Should he just really abandon the persona assigned to him in this game and do whatever he wanted instead?


    Just as he was considering doing exactly that, his "mother" suddenly asked if he''d like to look around the train. The mother-daughter duo heard her suggestion and loved the idea. So now, the four of them were wandering through the train, strolling along as if they were in a park.


    But Luo Yan wasn''t about toin. After all, who knew when he''d get another chance to explore the train like this? Their leisurely walk eventually led them to the lounge car, where they settled in to rx.


    The lounge car was bright and weing, with sunlight streaming through therge windows, highlighting the rich wood paneling andfortable armchairs arranged around small tables. The thick carpets softened each step, creating a quiet, rxed atmosphere. A few passengers were scattered around, some chatting over drinks while others read or gazed out at the passing countryside.


    Luo Yan immediately took note of the surrounding people, his gaze lingering a little longer on anyone who might be Sherlock Holmes. But, just like the passengers in the dining car, it was hard to tell whether they were simply NPCs or members of Team Fenghuang. Either way, he made sure to remember their faces, keeping an eye out for any strange behavior or unusual actions.


    And so, the afternoon passed by just like that.


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    Luo Yan wasn''t sure if it was due to the time conversion from reality, but everything seemed to pass in a blur. One moment it was afternoon, then suddenly they were having dinner, and now they were already preparing for bed.


    The four of them had already changed into their sleepwear, and a train staff member had prepared the beds in their cabin. The two seats had been converted into lower beds, with two smaller beds set up above them. A smalldder was attached to the side to make it easier to climb up to the top bunks.


    Luo Yan was given one of the top bunks, with Mrs. Winslow sleeping below him. On the Thompsons'' side, the mother took the lower bunk while the daughter settled into the top one.


    Mrs. Winslow tucked him in and kissed his forehead. "Goodnight, my dear. Sleep tight, and I''ll see you in the morning."


    "Goodnight, Mother," Luo Yan said shyly, not forgetting to observe his "mother''s" expression at that moment.


    And… nothing. It wasn''t that he couldn''t read her expression—it was that her eyes seemed oddly empty, a stark contrast to the warmth in her voice. This woman was bing more intriguing by the moment.


    Soon, themps in the cabin were extinguished, leaving only darkness. Luo Yan hadn''t nned to sleep, but for some reason, his eyelids grew heavy as a faint floral scent filled the air. Before he knew it, he drifted offpletely.


    That was until a blood-curdling scream shattered the silence of the cabin.