Chapter 127 

[Rich grils really do spend money like it’s nothing! A single meal costing aon dollars! So extravagantj 

I dont get it is all that trally necessary?] 

[Nat, two thousand bucks is supposed to last you five days! What are you going to do with the rea?f 

[Comparatively. Vivian is great at managing her money. They’re both rich girls, but how can they be so different?] 

Just when I started to like Natalie, she goes and spends half my monthly salary on one meal. I can’t stand it 

Just then, the attendant brought two meal boxes to the table, wishing them a pleasant meal before wheeling the cart away. 

Once the door closed, Natalie started inspecting the food containers on the table. Darren caught on and helped her look They started turning the boxes over and over, leaving the viewers confused. 

[What are they doing?) 

[It looks like they’re searching for something?) 

[Oh! I get it! Earlier, Mr. Luther said the clues would only appear luring specific events. Is getting food one of those events?] 

At that moment. Natalie pulled an envelope out from under a fruit platter. “Found it!” 

As she opened the envelope, she explained, “That attendant was just like an NPC in a game. She skipped over the first two meal options and focused on the third one. I knew something was off. She was like a task guide, and I was right.” 

The viewers suddenly understood, and the atmosphere shifted dramatically. 

[Nat is so clever!] [Nat is so 

The show 

team is sneaky! Nat only had 600 dollars, but she had to spend 300 on clues. Most people wouldn’t do that.] 

[Exactly! If you’re stingy, you’ll miss out on clues. Thank goodness Nat is sharp!] 

[Nat isn’t just smart; she’s gorgeous too! I think I’m falling in love!] 

As Natalie opened the envelope, she sighed, “I can’t believe I’m broke. Once we get off this train, we need to figure out a way to make some cash.” 

The show’s rules said they couldn’t use their own money. Only the original funds they were given were allowed. However, any earnings from working during the show could also be counted as original funds. Natalie had never felt so poor before. An idea struck her as she looked intently at Darren. 

Feeling awkward under her gaze, Darren asked, “What are you staring at me for?” 

“Mr. Luther, how about you sell your looks and charm later?” she suggested with a big grin. “For example, you could charge 30 dollars to take a picture with a rich lady, 150 dollars to let them touch your abs, and 1,500 for a kiss. We can find a busy street, and with your good looks, making 300 thousand dollars in one night would be a piece of cake!” 

If a CEO does that, their reputation would be ruined for sure. 

Darren’s expression darkened as he responded firmly, “No way!” 

Natalie shrugged, knowing he would decline. She shook her head in disappointment, pulled out the card from the envelope. and handed it to him. Written on it were several lines of instructions, clearly detailing their task. 

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[Task: Find the Man in the Case) 

[Code Phrase: Whatever you do, don’t cause any trouble | 

[Notes: 1. You have three chances Success on the first try will gr you a tons reward on the second try, 40%, and on the third, 60% 2 This task is only valid before the train arrives at tlestination, so tine is of the essence i 

The train had been moving for over an hour, which meant they had less than two hours remaining 

Darren looked at Natalie and asked, “What do you think?” 

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Without a moment’s hesitation, Natalie replied, “The character in The Man in the Case‘ is someone who always wants to wrap himself in a protective layer, creating a so–called cafe shell 

“He steps out on a sunny day yet wears his rain boots and carriean umbrella. Everything he has is kept in cases. 

“He constantly hides his face in the collar of his jacket. If we were to use modern slang, we’d say he’s seriously socially awkward 

Natalie turned to Darren. “When we got in earlier, there were three guys whose attire perfectly fit this description” 

“Right.” Darfen responded without a second thought. “One went into Room 2, another went into Room 6” 

“And one went into Room 8, Natalie added smoothly. “But the show team wouldn’t give us such an easy puzzle. The story stresses that the protagonist is timid and reclusive. So, I’m guessing the show team wants us to find the true Man in the 

The way Natalie articulated her thoughts with clarity and logic captivated Darren. He realized he had never truly understood her before. She was so wise and perceptive–more than he had ever seen. 

Just then. Natalie asked, “Now that we’ve got our task, how do we tackle it?” 

“Let’s not rush, Darren replied, pulling his thoughts back together. “Let’s wait and see if something triggers an event.” 

Natalie understood. They expected NPCs to guide them through. Just as Darren finished speaking, a loud commotion erupted outside, followed by loud clattering sounds. 

Exchanging a glance, they both sensed the situation was unusual 

“Let’s go check it out, Natalie suggested, stepping outside. Darren followed her but soon realized he wasn’t dressed properly He didn’t mind Natalie seeing his body, but he did care about others. 

After quickly changing in the bathroom, he joined Natalie and immediately understood what was happening. Two guys wer fighting, brawling their way from one cabin to another. The chaos drew the attention of nearly everyone who had rushed out to watch. Some men tried to break it up, while women stood on the sides, attempting to mediate 

Natalie observed the unfolding drama while keeping an eye on everyone around, especially the three oddly dressed men they had mentioned earlier. 

The guys from Rooms 2 and 6 were trying to intervene, but only the guy from Room 8 hadn’t shown himself. 

He leaned against the door, appearing reluctant to mingle while sneakily peeking out, embodying the very essence of timidity and fear. 

“It must be hi 

Darren suddenly exclaimed, startling Natalie. 

She turned to him, wide–eyed. “You scared me! You sound like a ghost!” 

“Ever seen a ghost this handsome?” 

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“Okay, you’ve got some humor. Natalie chuckled lightly, steppi toward Room 8. 

Her approach made the man in Room 8 uneasy, and he even took a couple of steps back. 

Natalie blocked him, immediately using the code phrase. 

Three seconds later, the man took off his hat, mask, and glasses. Congratulations, Ms. Xavier! You guessed correctly and are about to receive a 100% task reward.” 

He then pulled out two pouches from his large pocket but only handed one to her. 

Confused. Natalie was about to ask when Darren’s voice interrupted. “Why aren’t you giving us both?” 

“Oh,” the man explained, that’s for an extra task. You two can choose to complete it or not. If you do, you’ll get important clues related to the main task, helping you finish it more quickly 

As soon as Natalie heard this, she perked up. This was exactly what she wanted. 

“We choose to do the extra task,” Natalie said eagerly. 

The whole train was filled with actors hired by the show team. With the NPCs‘ performance over, they gathered around to 

watch. 

The NPC introduced the task, “In Sweet Love, the extra task is a paired interactive mission, designed to create chemistry between the male and female contestants. It will involve some intimate physical contact. Are you two ready to proceed?”