Chapter 494: 287: The Life of Ordinary Humans_2

From the outside, it’s hard to tell, but inside it’s completely daytime. Moreover, the light source is nowhere to be seen.

Shen Shi knows this is actually a very simple optical technology, but during his last visit to a regular city, the city was still using light-source technology to simulate the sun, not as natural and effortless as it is now, or perhaps "antique" like today.

As for the surrounding buildings, he was long accustomed to it. Originally, the architectural style of the interstellar era was increasingly diverse; Shen Shi even saw a building that was directly the statue of a person, who must be quite famous here.

"That’s Baron von Fens." Ai Xin’Er noticed Shen Shi’s gaze and chuckled, "I’ve met him; he’s very mild-mannered and not as vain as he appears. However, he’s indeed using this way to boost his reputation, all for his company. Unfortunately, it seems to have little effect."

"What does his company do?" Shen Shi looked at the building but couldn’t discern anything.

As for the baron, that’s indeed impressive.

In the interstellar era, the concept of equality for all doesn’t exist. Instead, one can attain higher status and rights through personal effort and talent, though detailed grades don’t exist, much derived from ancient nobility systems.

Only a few of them in total.

It’s conceivable how hard it is to achieve noble rank.

As Shen Shi knows, many parliament members still aren’t counts, as the power of the position and the rank are completely independent. Contributions within one’s position don’t grant nobility; all rights and honors get lost with the position.

However, Shen Shi himself doesn’t hold a title. Previously, a parliament member suggested giving him a higher rank, but Shen Shi declined. Over time, "Sage Saint" became his alias, symbolizing his unique status.

Regardless, in such a town, a baron is nearly the pinnacle, with some power equal to that of the City Lord of a city larger than Blue Star.

Definitely considered a "big figure."

Yet, according to the human civilization hierarchy, no matter the background, one must rely on one’s ability for higher identity status, so Shen Shi is curious about what this baron has accomplished.
heless, all is within the rules; under the current civilization’s core intelligence "Star Spirit" supervision, such "loopholes" are deliberately left, as countless societal experiences over thousands of years have shown slightly flawed rules are more efficient than absolutely strict ones, since the cultural aspects of human civilization dictate they can’t abandon every individual’s autonomy, requiring some space for desires, selfishness, and villainy.

Only with these added could someone be considered human.

"What about you?" Shen Shi suddenly grew curious about Ai Xin’Er’s identity, "What is your status?"

"You’ll know when you arrive." Ai Xin’Er squinted and smiled.

Soon, Shen Shi followed Ai Xin’Er to the city’s center. Right beside the central management building, there stood an equally grand building. Its appearance resembled a gigantic piano, with keys far exceeding the size of a skyscraper from the Earth Star Period.

In the Earth Star Period, this building alone could be considered a sizable city.

Accommodating millions shouldn’t be an issue.

"Is this whole building yours?" Shen Shi asked speechlessly, "This is what you call living a ’low-level’ life?"

"Exactly. I don’t intend to hide my character; that wouldn’t be living, just idling away." Ai Xin’Er didn’t feel anything wrong, "These people don’t know my identity; they just see me as a wealthy lady from a larger city, a status allowing me not to disguise other things daily."

Shen Shi pondered.

Indeed, even from her temperament alone, Ai Xin’Er’s parliamentary identity was unseen, yet her insights, knowledge, taste, and lifestyle were quite different from ordinary people.

As she said, she merely wants civilian life away from power, not to masquerade as an ordinary person.

However, Shen Shi knew what stance to adopt here.

Initially, he really considered whether he needed to pretend to be a regular youth.

"So, I’m your long-missed wealthy husband?" Shen Shi asked aloud.

"Of course." Ai Xin’Er lifted her chin.

Then she took Shen Shi’s arm and stepped off the spacecraft.

Suddenly appearing, attracting much attention.

People nearby raised their hands to greet.

"Madam Ai."

"Mrs. Ai."

"Good afternoon, madam."

"Hello, Sister Ai."

"..."

Shen Shi noticed most of them looked at him with surprise and curiosity but not much reverence, rather some closeness.

At this moment, even as he restrained his aura, the thousands of years of tempered demeanor naturally exuded an impression of authority.

Coupled with his intimate stance with Ai Xin’Er.

These people naturally guessed he’s Ai Xin’Er’s "prominent husband."

Indeed, while human civilization now entails a certain hierarchical system, all rights are clearly defined in the rules, preventing the privileged from oppressing others.