Chapter 9 The Reassurance a Big Shot Provides is Simply Unmatched
"All three rooms have identical decor. As an opening promotion, it's 100 copper coins per day. The price will revert to 200 copper coins tomorrow. How many days would you like to stay?"
Chu Jiangyue asked while activating the virtual screen at the front desk.
"Let's start with 10 days."
Xie Silin contemplated briefly before deciding to take advantage of the discount first.
This was essentially half price.
Chu Jiangyue raised an eyebrow and operated the virtual screen: "Please scan your ID card here."
Xie Silin retrieved his ID card from his trench coat's inner pocket and scanned it at the indicated spot.
[Dear Mr. Xie Silin, welcome to Jianglin Hotel. Stay duration: 10 days. Total charge: 1000 copper coins (opening promotion). Payment processed. We wish you a pleasant stay!]
"Your room number is 1. Go through here and turn right - it's the first room. Just scan your ID card to enter."
After all, this was the first genuine guest, so Chu Jiangyue remained exceptionally patient.
Xie Silin nodded in understanding.
However, he didn't act but stared at Chu Jiangyue, hesitating to speak.
"Is there anything else? If not, I'm going to eat."
The time spent checking him in had left her food nearly cold.
"Boss Chu, can these dishes you're eating today be bought at the hotel?"
Today's announcement only mentioned steamed buns and meat buns, but Xie Silin disliked both—he just wanted a bite of hot food.
Chu Jiangyue glanced at Xie Silin: "That's mine. If you're hungry, buy steamed buns or meat buns."
Chu Jiangyue had once tried negotiating with the little fox about whether kitchen ingredients could be sold to others, but the fox firmly refused.
The only food hotel guests could eat was what had been unlocked.
Hearing Chu Jiangyue's refusal, Xie Silin visibly deflated, his expression losing all energy.
There was nothing Chu Jiangyue could say about it.
She couldn't break the hotel's rules just for him—it wasn't worth the cost.
"If you really want to eat, bring your own ingredients. There's a cooking area in the room."
If the hotel hasn't unlocked it for eating, then bringing your own should be fine.
Chu Jiangyue's words instantly enlightened Xie Silin.
Right! How could he have been so confused!
"Thanks for the reminder, boss! I'll go gather ingredients now. If all else fails, I'll ask Brother Shen!"
If he doesn't have it, the big boss definitely will!
With that, he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Chu Jiangyue shook his head—typical young people, always acting on impulse.
Paying no more attention to Xie Silin, Chu Jiangyue returned to the dining table to finish his breakfast.
Villa No. 1.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Brother Shen! Brother Su! Brother Jiang! Brother Lin! It's me, Little Xie!"
Shen Zhigui and the others initially thought someone was knocking on their door to pick a fight, but it turned out to be Xie Silin.
Lin Xuyuan went to open the door and was surprised to see Xie Silin's beaming face.
"What's the matter?"
"I booked a room at Jianglin Hotel. Boss Chu said there are cooking facilities inside.
But I don't have many ingredients left, yet I still want a proper meal. So I thought I'd ask you guys for help.
I won't take it for free—I can transfer money to you! Copper coins!"
Xie Silin quickly clarified his intentions, knowing these four experts could easily take him down with one hand.
"Did you check the room first?"
Xie Silin: "…I was in too much of a hurry and forgot.
Shen Zhigui took one look at Xie Silin's expression and knew he hadn't checked.
"Guests are allowed to stay in the hotel for two hours per day, right? Let's go with you to take a look."
If what Xie Silin said was true, they'd need to adjust their original plans.
Who would want to survive on instant noodles and bread when they could have a hot meal?
"Great! I've already packed my things."
Xie Silin was thrilled to have the experts accompany him—now his safety was guaranteed.
Shen Zhigui and the others didn't say anything more. Placing Xie Silin in the middle of their formation, they quickly advanced toward Jianglin Hotel.
The zombies that came sniffing couldn't even get within 2 meters of them before being instantly eliminated by either supernatural abilities or casually wielded weapons.
These basic-level zombies posed no real threat to Shen Zhigui's group.
But Shen Zhigui never forgot what Chu Jiangyue had told him that day - about Level 1 zombies that had evolved with crystal cores.
If there were Level 1 zombies, wouldn't there also be Level 2, Level 3, or even Level 4 zombies?
Concerned for the safety of everyone in their team, Shen Zhigui had already begun making plans for the future.
Chu Jiangyue had no idea his casual remark had made Shen Zhigui think so much.
When he saw them enter together with Xie Silin, he looked somewhat surprised?
"You came together?"
"Yeah! Brother Shen and his team are incredibly strong! I didn't even get a chance to fight when we came over here!"
This is the sense of security a big shot provides! Rock-solid!
"So you need accommodation too? Only two single rooms left."
The implied meaning was: not enough rooms.
"We're not sure yet. We'd like to see the rooms first."
Shen Zhigui answered Chu Jiangyue first before turning to Xie Silin.
Xie Silin quickly agreed and led Shen Zhigui's group inside. When they reached Room 1, he swiped his ID card.
The door opened instantly, revealing the interior to everyone.
"It's not big, but very clean!"
"Small but complete - has everything needed."
Su Zhucheng and others commented on the room.
To put it simply - in this apocalyptic era, such clean rooms are truly rare.
"Two hours isn't much time. Let's start cooking quickly!"
Jiang He adjusted his glasses and took out enough ingredients for five people from his space - he really wanted a hot meal too.
Xie Silin also contributed the last of his remaining ingredients. Although the room was his, opportunities to dine with experts didn't come often.
"Um…how many copper coins should I pay for this meal?"
Xie Silin raised his hand and asked timidly.
Shen Zhigui glanced at him: "You did provide us with information. Consider this meal our treat."
"Then boss, shall we go book the other two rooms?"
Lin Xuyuan looked at Shen Zhigui expectantly. Booking the rooms didn't necessarily mean they had to stay - they could also use them for cooking.
After days of eating instant food, they were practically sick of it.
"You and Old Su go ahead. When new rooms become available, Old He and I will move in."
Xie Silin sat quietly to the side, wisely minimizing his presence.
No one objected. Su Zhucheng and Lin Xuyuan quickly went out to discuss accommodation matters with Chu Jiangyue.
Chu Jiangyue was in excellent spirits at having customers arrive so quickly.
"You came at just the right time—today is the last day of our opening promotion. Room rates will go back to normal tomorrow."
The two men hadn't expected such a hidden deal.
"Boss Chu, let's book 20 days first."
It was clear they were much wealthier than Xie Silin, booking 20 days without hesitation.
But the longer they stayed, the happier Chu Jiangyue became.
"No problem! Just swipe your ID cards here.
Mr. Lin, Room 2; Mr. Su, Room 3. Swipe your ID card to enter."