Two pot-bellied men entered the room and shortly after came out again.
In order to enter Jianglin Hotel quickly, they hadn't brought much with them. Now that they were settled in, they started to feel reluctant to leave their home supplies behind and planned to go back to bring over what they hadn't brought.
Chu Jiangyue advised them to wait until sunset to return, but they refused, worried that if they waited too long, the stuff in their villa would end up benefiting others.
Although Chu Jiangyue felt it wasn't worth the risk for those supplies, she was just the owner. She could only guide the guests' decisions, not dictate them.
Since they insisted, she could only wish them a smooth journey.
"Host, I've detected the male lead and the female supporting character approaching the hotel."
Little Fox suddenly spoke up. Hearing about the male lead and female supporting character, Chu Jiangyue lost interest.
An oily man and a pretentious woman—if she were the heroine, she'd wish they'd be locked together forever every minute.
Who knows which unlucky soul got stuck with such a pair as the male lead and female support.
"Host, they seem to be heading towards the hotel."
Even Little Fox had no good opinion of the male lead Zheng Wen'an and was eager to quickly locate the heroine.
Chu Jiangyue was slightly surprised. She had kicked Liu Yiyi several times that day; Liu Yiyi should dislike her, so why come to the hotel?
Isn't this bringing trouble upon herself?
"Brother Wen An, this is the place!"
Before the people even reached the hotel entrance, Chu Jiangyue heard Liu Yiyi's voice.
As the voice fell, Zheng Wen'an and Liu Yiyi indeed walked in.
Chu Jiangyue sat behind the counter, without any intention of standing up to greet them.
She catered based on vibes and couldn't bring herself to offer premium service to people she disliked.
"Hey! Didn't you see us come in? Since you're running a hotel, why is your service attitude so bad!"
From the first encounter, Liu Yiyi disliked Chu Jiangyue because she hated that prettier face.
"Near Prosperity Heights, only here is unaffected by the high temperatures. If you find my attitude poor, you don't have to come."
She hadn't forgotten that at their first meeting, Liu Yiyi wanted to push her out of the hotel door.
If it wasn't for Little Fox telling her to let them stay, Liu Yiyi wouldn't have lived past the day she thought to push her out.
"Miss Jiang Yue..."
"Please call me Boss Chu!"
Hearing her name from Zheng Wen'an's mouth gave Chu Jiangyue goosebumps everywhere, a physical discomfort.
Zheng Wen'an didn't expect his usually successful attempts at getting friendly to be directly interrupted by Chu Jiangyue.
However, being inherently patient, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
"I heard earlier that the hotel had unoccupied rooms available. Please open two rooms for us."
Surprised by Zheng Wen'an's words, Chu Jiangyue never expected the male lead would also want to stay. Would it affect plot development?
While pondering, she also asked Little Fox in her mind.
"Shouldn't... affect, right? At this time, the male lead is still supposed to be at Prosperity Heights with Liu Yiyi; according to the plot, they'll leave Prosperity Heights with rescue personnel in half a month's time."
Anyway, it's within the scope of Prosperity Heights; it shouldn't have much impact, right?
Regardless of impact, since they're here, Chu Jiangyue couldn't justify making them leave.
"We have rooms available, though not single rooms—only double and triple rooms. Would you two... prefer a double room?"
Chu Jiangyue smiled while glancing teasingly at the pair.
Sure enough, upon hearing that only double suites and triple suites were available, their expressions differed.
"Let's go for two double suites then; it's not appropriate for one man and one woman."
Zheng Wen'an was destined only for the heroine and was particular about his reputation.
He spoke up before Liu Yiyi, fearing she might ask for a room together, fearing he couldn't clean his reputation even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
"Brother Wen An, don't leave me! I'll be scared staying alone!"
Liu Yiyi clearly didn't expect Zheng Wen'an would rather spend more money than share a room with her.
"Yiyi, you've grown up. That's not suitable; you need to be mindful of your reputation."
Zheng Wen'an advised earnestly.
Reluctant to separate, Liu Yiyi had no choice, pouting as she removed her golden bracelet and Jade Bracelet, regardless of the exchange device's amount, and directly pressed agree on the exchange.
"I've exchanged, open a room for me for 5 days!"
After Liu Yiyi was done exchanging, Zheng Wen'an hurriedly took his prepared Jade Guanyin Pendant and a silver brooch and placed them on the exchange device tray to exchange for copper coins.
"Boss Chu, I've exchanged too! Please open another room for me,"
Zheng Wen'an feared Chu Jiangyue might heed Liu Yiyi and assign them a double room.
However, given the familial connection between their two families, without the end-of-the-world situation, they could likely end up married.
Hua Country's societal norm of strengthening family ties through marriage was deeply ingrained.
So even if they shared a room, no one would suspect anything.
"Swipe your cards right here."
Chu Jiangyue indicated the machine in front of her, suggesting the pair swipe separately.
[Respected Ms. Liu Yiyi, welcome to Jianglin Hotel. Duration of stay: 5 days, fee: 1000 copper coins deducted, wish you a pleasant stay!]
"Congratulations."
Chu Jiangyue said congratulatory words while looking at Liu Yiyi but was mentally itching for gossip.
Upon Liu Yiyi's successful card swipe, Zheng Wen'an also swiped successfully and completed the check-in.
"Brother Wen An..."
Liu Yiyi looked at Zheng Wen'an, still hopeful they'd share a room so she could "strike."
Zheng Wen'an's parents went on business trips together with Liu Yiyi's parents, who had gathered them before leaving, asking them to look after each other.
Among these arrangements, there was undoubtedly the intention of matchmaking.
"Brother Wen An, why won't you stay in the same room with me?"
Liu Yiyi's tone was full of grievance, her eyes reddening.
Chu Jiangyue rolled her eyes internally; such acting was overly dramatic.
"Yiyi, a girl's reputation is most important."
Clearly unwilling but expressing it with such pompousness.
"Host, this male lead is so hypocritical, how did he even end up as the male lead!!!"
Seeing Zheng Wen'an for the second time, reconfirming his status as the male lead, Little Fox couldn't keep its composure.
Who, really, decided this? Didn't they check when picking the male lead?
Little Fox's rant nearly made Chu Jiangyue burst into laughter; before revealing any signs, she covered her mouth.