Chapter 8 - Let’s Stay Here Tonight

Yangfang Hotpot.The brand-new Lamborghini Aventador was driving in and out of the parking lot.It immediately caught the attention of many onlookers.In a city like Hucheng, a Big Bull wasn't something you saw every day.The security guard at Yangfang Hotpot watched Cai Kun trying to park the Lamborghini anxiously.He wanted to step in and help park the car properly.But looking at this fiery Big Bull, he hesitated.He could only keep giving directions."Right, right, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.""Reverse, reverse, reverse…""Straighten the wheel.""…"After about ten minutes, Cai Kun finally got out of the car.He locked it.Even his face showed some embarrassment.Although the Lamborghini was equipped with a 360-degree camera system, the car's low chassis limited visibility.At the same time, Cai Kun was a beginner driver.In his previous life, after getting his driver's license, he hardly ever drove.Almost thirty years old, he still hadn't bought his own first car.So his skills remained rusty.Driving wasn't too hard because other cars on the road would actively give way.It felt like driving in his own living room.But parking was tricky.Without cash on him, Cai Kun took two hundred yuan from Xiao Huahua and handed it to the security guard. "Thanks, bro."The guard smiled broadly as he accepted the money. "No need to thank me, boss. Just tell me when you want to drive out later, or I can move other cars out in advance so you can get out easily."Cai Kun: "..."Did he think he was disabled?Parking was tough, but driving out was easy, even with eyes closed.He didn't say anything, just nodded lightly and then led Xiao Huahua into a private room inside Yangfang Hotpot.At this time, Yangfang Hotpot wasn't as popular as it would be later.But it had some reputation for its taste, high-end environment, and dishes.The dining hall was also quite busy."I didn't expect you to be this rich, but your driving skills are so-so," Xiao Huahua said as soon as they sat down, then burst out laughing.Cai Kun looked at her expressionlessly. "Do you think you're funny?""Not really."Xiao Huahua wasn't intimidated by his look; instead, her eyes curved into crescents and she made a little gesture with her hands: "I think I'm a little bit funny."After spending the afternoon together, she had already figured out Cai Kun's personality.He was gentle.Normally, he wouldn't get angry or lose his temper.So she felt comfortable joking with him.Cai Kun picked up the menu and started ordering.He didn't ask Xiao Huahua what she wanted.She didn't mind. She actually thought his macho way was kind of considerate.The dishes here were extremely expensive.She had only heard about this place before, never been here.If it were her ordering, she really wouldn't know what to choose.One dish after another arrived.Steam rose from the hotpot.Xiao Huahua sighed emotionally, "Today you finally showed me what a real rich person is like.""So this is how rich people live—totally at their own will."Following Cai Kun for just half a day had completely changed her worldview.Her horizons expanded, and she learned many things she never knew before.Cai Kun picked up a piece of bamboo shoot, chewed a few times, swallowed, and smiled: "So, do you want to live like this?""Of course I do."Xiao Huahua pouted, "Who doesn't want a rich life? In this city of Hucheng, having money makes you feel like you belong here. Without money, you just feel isolated."She muttered, as if venting her dissatisfaction with Hucheng."Like I said, with your conditions, it's easy for you to become rich."Cai Kun smiled faintly.Xiao Huahua understood the implication in his words and fell silent for a long moment.Cai Kun didn't continue and focused on filling his stomach first....They ate hotpot for nearly two hours.The bill came to 3,621 yuan.Xiao Huahua exclaimed that it was outrageous, but Cai Kun didn't think much of it.When they left, it was almost nine o'clock at night.Hucheng was still brightly lit.Yangfang Hotpot had become livelier.Cai Kun took out the keys.Unlocked the car and got in.Xiao Huahua got in too.A beautiful girl and a fancy car.Under the admiring gazes of the crowd, Cai Kun pressed the accelerator and smoothly drove away.The security guard who had waited so long could only feel regret.The Big Bull unleashed its performance on the city roads.Xiao Huahua could tell this wasn't the way home.Because… Cai Kun hadn't even asked where she lived."Vrooom!"The car drove straight to the Ritz-Carlton hotel at Lujiazui.They just got out when the doorman came over, took the keys, and parked the car.Xiao Huahua followed Cai Kun into the hotel.Standing in front, Cai Kun said to the sweet-faced receptionist, "Please book me the presidential suite."The receptionist glanced at Cai Kun's youthful face and asked, "Sure. Our presidential suite is 68,000 yuan per night. How many days would you like to book?""Fifteen days for now."Cai Kun handed over his card."After discount, fifteen days total 720,000 yuan. Please enter your PIN."Xiao Huahua watched Cai Kun nonchalantly swipe 720,000 yuan again.Even though she had already been stunned by his extravagance this afternoon when buying the car, she was shocked once more.Buying a car was one thing, but housing was pure consumption.Yet thinking about the ten-digit number in Cai Kun's bank account… if he wanted, he could probably live here forever.Not just Xiao Huahua, even the receptionist was deeply shocked.Very few people chose to stay in the presidential suite for half a month.720,000 yuan—enough to buy an entry-level Porsche.So young, good-looking, tall—he was basically the perfect man's dream.She was tempted.But when she saw Xiao Huahua next to Cai Kun, her eyes darkened.A quality man like Cai Kun definitely wasn't short of girls around him.And Xiao Huahua's looks were far better than hers."Your room is ready. Someone will escort you up. The suite comes with a 24-hour private butler offering personalized one-on-one service.""There's also a private, secluded SPA room so guests can enjoy full-body relaxation without leaving the room.""Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton. We hope your stay will be enjoyable and unforgettable."The receptionist suppressed her disappointment and smiled, handing Cai Kun the room card.Cai Kun took the card and turned toward the elevator.Suddenly, Xiao Huahua called out, "Since you've already booked the room and it's late, I'll just head home and rest."Just as she finished speaking, Cai Kun grabbed her hand.Xiao Huahua looked a little flustered. "You don't need to send me off. I can take a taxi home myself."But Cai Kun just stared at her and said calmly,"Let's stay here tonight."