"Boss, I'd like a room."
"We only have double rooms left, but they're all the same design. We're offering a 200 copper coin hospitality discount per day; it'll go back to the regular price of 400 copper coins tomorrow. How many days would you like to stay?"
Chu Jiangyue asked while opening the virtual screen at the front desk.
"I'll stay for 10 days first."
200 copper coins a day is a bit expensive, but Xie Silin thought about it for a while and agreed.
It's basically half off, and when he goes back to find someone else to join him, he won't have to worry about paying for two people's room fees while playing alone.
Chu Jiangyue raised an eyebrow and operated on the virtual screen: "Swipe your Identity Card here."
Xie Silin took out his Identity Card from the pocket inside his trench coat and swiped it at the spot Chu Jiangyue indicated.
[Dear Mr. Xie Silin, welcome to Jianglin Hotel. Duration of stay: 10 days, Fee: 2000 copper coins (opening discount), deducted, wishing you a pleasant life!]
"Your room number is 0201, it's the first room on the right after going up the stairs here. Just swipe your Identity Card at the room to enter."
Xie Silin nodded to indicate he understood.
However, he didn't move, instead he looked at Chu Jiangyue, hesitating to speak.
"Is there anything else? If not, I'm going to eat."
The time spent checking him in was causing her meal to get cold.
"Boss Chu, can I buy what you're eating today from the hotel?"
"This is homemade, can't sell it to you. But the hotel has new dishes today, you can check them out over there."
Chu Jiangyue indicated the cabinets over there, today they introduced quite a few new dishes.
Chu Jiangyue had tried to negotiate with Little Fox whether the kitchen ingredients could be sold to others, but Little Fox clearly said no.
The hotel guests could only eat the unlocked food.
Hearing Chu Jiangyue's refusal, Xie Silin drooped, visibly losing vitality.
He turned towards the cabinet, and when he saw the braised pork, his eyes lit up.
"Boss! Our hotel is just fantastic!"
Braised pork, it's not a simple dish.
"If you like it, you can buy more; it's unlimited supply."
Hearing what Chu Jiangyue said, Xie Silin's eyes shone even brighter.
"Boss, I'll go pack my things now and be right back to check in!"
With that, he vanished the next second.
Chu Jiangyue shook her head; young people, indeed, overreacting to small things, emotions running high.
Ignoring Xie Silin, Chu Jiangyue went back to the dining table and continued eating her breakfast.
Villa No. 1.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Brother Shen, Brother Su! Brother Jiang! Brother Lin! It's me, Little Xie!"
Shen Zhigui and his group initially thought someone banging on their door meant some fool was here to provoke them, but unexpectedly, it was Xie Silin.
Lin Xuyuan opened the door, surprised to see Xie Silin's happy face.
"What's up?"
"I booked a room at Jianglin Hotel. Boss Chu said I just saw new dishes on the shelf, some weren't even mentioned in the announcements.
Then I thought you guys might also want to check into the hotel, so I came to inform you.
Brother Shen, can I go to the hotel with you guys?"
Xie Silin quickly clarified his intentions; otherwise, these four big shots could crush him with one hand.
"Sure, but if we encounter danger, we may not be able to protect you."
"No worries, I'll take care of my own safety. I just feel safe with you guys; I've packed my luggage."
Traveling with these big shots, Xie Silin was thrilled; now he was secure.
Shen Zhigui's group said no more, grabbed their belongings, positioned Xie Silin in the middle, and headed quickly toward Jianglin Hotel.
The zombies attracted by their scent didn't even get within 2 meters before being dealt with by superpowers or casually wielded weapons.
These Basic Zombies weren't any threat to Shen Zhigui's group.
But Shen Zhigui hadn't forgotten what Chu Jiangyue said about Level 1 Zombies evolving Crystal Cores.
If there are Level 1 Zombies, are there Level 2 Zombies, Level 3 Zombies, and even Level 4 Zombies?
For the safety of the entire team, Shen Zhigui had already started planning for the future.
Chu Jiangyue had no idea; just because of her one sentence, Shen Zhigui contemplated so much.
Seeing them with Xie Silin coming in, she seemed surprised.
"Together?"
"Yeah, Brother Shen and the others are very strong; I didn't even get a chance to act along the way!"
This is the security that comes from being around big shots—solid as a rock!
Chu Jiangyue clicked her tongue; the kid is still too naive.
"Your rooms are all on the first floor, your Identity Cards show the room info; just swipe your card at the corresponding room to enter."
Shen Zhigui nodded, indicating he understood.
Only Xie Silin's room was on the second floor among the five.
"Brother Shen, I'll go upstairs first; if you need me, just let me know!"
With that, Xie Silin carried his luggage upstairs.
The other four also went to find their rooms.
Shen Zhigui quickly found his room; Su Zhucheng and others weren't in a hurry, following him to check out his room.
As the door opened, the interior scene came into view for everyone.
"Though it's small, it's very clean!"
"Small as a sparrow, yet complete in every detail."
Su Zhucheng and his group commented on the room.
In the apocalypse, such a clean room is really rare.
Jiang He pushed up his glasses: "That Boss Chu is truly remarkable."
Jianglin Hotel showed no signs of zombie attacks; the guest rooms were clean and tidy, just as the flyer said—entirely new, no prior guests.
"Don't overthink it; if the weather turns as Boss predicts, resulting in prolonged heat, at least with this hotel, we can catch our breath."
Places without Jianglin Hotel would face an uncertain struggle.
Su Zhucheng didn't want to overthink.
"Let's go eat first."
No use talking more; even if they asked, Boss Chu wouldn't lay everything out for them.
"Alright!"
Upon hearing about food, their eyes lit up; days on instant food were making them sick.