jdhmnovel Chapter 249 Reaching the Station Entrance at Light Speed via the Ticket Teleportation Portal
Chapter 249 Reaching the Station Entrance at Light Speed via the Ticket Teleportation Portal
Despite having tickets, He Yuejiao and He Yunshuang, apart from Bai Mengran, were still somewhat confused and unsure whether they should go straight in.
"Hello passengers, please make sure your ticket information is correct. Please enter this gate with your ticket in hand, and we will take you directly to the area where the train/bus is located in the direction of your destination shown on your ticket," the attendant gently and patiently reminded them.
"Sister Bai, will we disappear if we go straight in?"
At this moment, He Yuejiao's voice carried a hint of nervousness; such emotions naturally arose when facing the unknown.
"Yes, we'll each enter through one gate, and we should reach the entrance for the public carriages heading towards Peach Blossom Town very soon."
"How amazing! Well then, sister, be careful, let's count to three and then go in together!" He Yuejiao suggested.
"Okay~" they both replied at the same time.
As He Yuejiao counted "three, two, one," the three of them simultaneously lifted their legs and stepped into the "ticket teleportation portal" that was one level higher.
In the blink of an eye, the "ticket teleportation gate" quickly identified the entrance information shown on the tickets and then teleported the three people to the corresponding "receiving gate" at a speed of light that the naked eye could not perceive.
The next second, the three people who had remained motionless seemed to have been teleported.
We have arrived at the "receiving gate" at the entrance for the public carriage towards Taoyuan Town, which is about 100 meters away.
Aside from the instantaneous change in the scene before them, none of the three experienced dizziness or other adverse feelings, or even any particular sensations, before their positions were altered.
After hearing the instruction tone, He Yuejiao walked out of the "receiving door" with a blank expression and looked around uncertainly.
They found the entrance they had been at moments before, now far behind them...
The experience of this portal stirred something within Bai Mengran, but she saw things much deeper.
Although the portal is currently only used for the entry and exit of three types of transportation, it seems to be a bit of a "waste of resources".
After all, there are only seven or eight entrances in total, and the furthest entrance is only a hundred meters away, which can be easily reached on foot.
However, in the long run, it's a different story!
Once the high-speed rail begins operation, the number of station entrances will inevitably increase day by day.
Especially after the rear areas and upstairs spaces are fully opened, some entrances will probably take at least ten minutes to reach by walking.
Moreover, finding the entrance amidst the bustling crowds would have been an extremely difficult task for people in ancient times, as a slight delay could have resulted in missing their train.
By then, portals will be very valuable, and their worth will increase dramatically!
Anyone who has ever rushed to catch a train or plane can deeply understand this...
The three were instantly teleported to a row of "receiving gates" corresponding to the entrance "teleportation gate".
These receiving gates, acting as one-to-one receiving channels, perfectly match the number of transmitting gates.
The only difference is the color of the lights on the door frames—the portal flashes yellow, while the receiving door emits green light.
Once passengers become familiar with these changes in lighting, they can instantly determine whether they have arrived at their destination.
Each portal is connected to a specific receiving portal, ensuring that passengers are accurately transported to the gate specified on their tickets.
"Sister Bai is amazing! I never knew teleportation actually existed. I thought it was just a hoax in comic books!"
He Yuejiao and He Yunshuang were dumbfounded.
The waiting hall before them seemed to possess an incredible magic, making them feel as if they were in a dream world, one they wouldn't even dare to dream of...
They are currently standing at entrance number two [Public carriage - Taoyuan Town direction].
The adjacent entrance number 1 also leads to Taoyuan Town, while entrance number 3 is the entrance for public carriages heading towards Heshun Town.
Further on, entrances four and five correspond to the entrances for the Skybus route towards Qianfeng Town and the Skybus route towards Sifang Town, respectively.
Entrances 6 through 8 are currently the reserved and unreserved entrances for the "flying taxis".
The layout of the entire waiting hall is well-organized, and each entrance is clearly identifiable and easy to understand.
Given time, once the people gradually become familiar with it, they should be able to adapt well.
In recent days, the reputation of [Fairyland] has become increasingly prominent, attracting a large number of new and old tourists to flock there in an endless stream.
This has put unprecedented pressure on public transportation systems, especially during return travel periods.
The system is manageable in the morning, but by midday, passenger traffic surges dramatically, forcing passengers to queue.
In the afternoon, the return travel peak arrived.
The existing public transportation system is almost overwhelmed, and passengers often have to wait in line for 45 minutes to half an hour before they can get on a bus.
However, the public transportation in [Fairyland] is both affordable and fast.
Aside from the residents of Taoyuan Town who can rent shared bicycles to return home, those who have to travel further prefer to spend time waiting for the bus rather than waste time and money on the road.
The three of them found a seat in the waiting area to rest their legs for a bit, and also planned to observe the reactions of the people around them.
Before long, more and more passengers began to return.
Many people, upon first seeing the impressive exterior of the waiting lounge, couldn't help but stop and admire it, lingering there until they unconsciously slowed their pace as they entered...
However, it wasn't just the exterior that shocked them; from the moment they stepped into the waiting hall, one shock after another awaited them.
The group of guests who had just been marveling at the spectacular facade finally entered the waiting hall as a group.
Their first impression was summed up in one word—big!
The waiting hall was so large that it seemed to stretch endlessly, with hundreds and thousands of seats currently unoccupied, and only a few seats already assigned.
Wow, this is awesome! This place is really awesome!
"You can tell from the outside that this place is incredibly vast, but once you get inside, you can't even see the end of it!"
"This is so beautiful! I've never seen such a spacious and grand house before..."
"The ground is so clean, even a rough guy like me from the village, with mud still on my feet, wouldn't dare to step on it..."
The group entered the room together after a short interval, so there was no one in front of them and they had not yet witnessed the dramatic transformation.
At this moment, their shock was only superficial, stemming from the grandeur of the venue and the sheer number of seats.
Under the guidance of the security guard, the group passed through the security gate smoothly and arrived at the self-service ticket machine.
Upon seeing this, the train attendant waiting there immediately stepped forward and politely guided everyone to use the self-service ticket machine to buy tickets.
The self-service ticket machines are very user-friendly, allowing passengers to operate them via voice communication throughout the process.
"I want to go to Feishui Village, how do I buy a ticket?"
The villager who had just spoken in a thick local accent was now standing in front of a ticket machine, his face full of unease and anxiety...