Going to the hotel, but all four together?

"Heaven Dou City really was impressive..."

"Right? Right? What do you think, Xiao Wu? Would you like to come to Heaven Dou City with us?"

Ning Rongrong looked at her expectantly.

Of course, she hoped to stay with this sister whose temperament was so compatible with hers.

And Heaven Dou City had more Titled Douluo than anywhere outside Spirit Hall. Surely there was no reason Xiao Wu wouldn't like it.

"Hahaha..."

"I could think about it."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu forced herself to keep smiling and said something she didn't mean, while secretly swearing an oath in her heart.

Even if she survived, no matter which city she chose...

She would never choose Heaven Dou City, much less go anywhere near the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Three Titled Douluo were terrifying beyond belief.

If she hadn't known that Ning Rongrong was unaware of her identity, she would have suspected her of wanting to do her in.

Three Titled Douluo.

I'm afraid there wouldn't even be enough Soul Rings and Soul Bones from me to go around.

A chill ran down Xiao Wu's back. She even stopped eating, feeling thoroughly uneasy.

At the same time, she silently committed the name Heaven Dou City to memory. If she was lucky enough to survive this time, she would absolutely take a detour around it in the future.

If nothing else worked, she might as well return to the Star Dou Great Forest!

She could return to the Star Dou Great Forest and wait until she had fully become human before coming back to find everyone. That was the best and only solution she could think of so far.

But that was assuming she could leave alive.

"Xiao Wu, why did you stop eating?"

"Weren't you really hungry?"

Beside her, Ning Rongrong watched her stop and looked suspicious. Hadn't Xiao Wu been the one who wanted to eat? Why could she barely eat anything now?

"Hahaha, it's nothing, nothing..."

"I was just thinking about something."

Xiao Wu shook her head repeatedly and laughed as she spoke, though she felt deeply helpless. How could she possibly eat at a time like this?

Although dying with a full stomach was a good thing, she would much rather stay alive...

"..."

"I'm going to the restroom."

After a while, once everyone had eaten their fill, Tang Wulin saw that the time was about right and immediately stood up. With that, he walked out of the private room.

"I'm going out for a moment too."

After Tang Wulin left, Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly and walked briskly out of the private room, leaving only Ning Rongrong and an uneasy Xiao Wu behind.

"Why did Brother Tang and Zhu Zhuqing go out together...?"

Ning Rongrong muttered, feeling that something was off. What could a boy and a girl be doing going out together...?

She thought about it for ages but couldn't come up with an answer.

She could tell perfectly well, however, that Zhu Zhuqing was interested in Brother Tang. After all, the stirrings of a young girl's heart simply couldn't be hidden, and Zhu Zhuqing's cool temperament made them even easier to spot...

"But Brother Tang really is very likable."

A smile spread across Ning Rongrong's face as she thought to herself. In any case, he was just her type.

Wait, Ning Rongrong, what are you thinking about in broad daylight?!

Xiao Wu still looks preoccupied, and I don't know what's going on with her, but...

This is the perfect chance for me to pay the bill.

When Ning Rongrong looked over at Xiao Wu, her eyes lit up as the thought occurred to her.

"Xiao Wu, I'm going to the restroom too."

As the thought crossed her mind, Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Wu and promptly made her escape.

"Okay... wait."

"Why did everyone go to the restroom?"

Only after watching them all leave did Xiao Wu come back to her senses. She looked a little bewildered. Could there be some special magic in the food?

"Hmm? That's..."

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong had only just walked out when she froze at the sight of the two walking back from the front desk.

"Brother Tang, Zhu Zhuqing?"

"Why are you two here too?"

A bewildered look immediately crossed Ning Rongrong's face as she wondered whether they could also be...

"Paying the bill."

Tang Wulin smiled faintly and put the card in his hand back into his Soul Tool, speaking casually.

He had plenty of money, and no matter how many meals he paid for, it wouldn't make much of a dent. Xiao Wu, on the other hand, could hardly be said to have much money at all, so it was better to let her keep it to buy carrots.

"Then Zhu Zhuqing was..."

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing, whose face was red, and pursed her lips thoughtfully. What had Brother Tang done to make Zhu Zhuqing blush so much?

"Mm, she couldn't beat me at rock-paper-scissors."

Tang Wulin smiled gently as he answered.

"..."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded silently without speaking, but the blush on her face didn't fade in the slightest. Who lost five games in a row without winning a single one?!

"That's all? All right, then."

Ning Rongrong blinked, seemingly trying to spot some sign of mischief between them. In the end, she saw nothing and could only accept the answer.

If it was just rock-paper-scissors, then it's fine...

"Then let's go back."

That was all she could say.

Seeing that Tang Wulin had already paid the bill, Ning Rongrong could only sigh. She had really thought Brother Tang was going to the restroom.

She hadn't expected Brother Tang to lie too!

"..."

Not long afterward, Xiao Wu fell silent in the private room as she watched the three return together.

Have the three of you started a life together?

"You three..."

"Are you hiding something from me?"

The worries in her heart were swept away for the moment, and she couldn't help looking at them. The three of them clearly hadn't gone out together, so how had they come back together?

"Nothing at all."

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing shook their heads, answering with clear consciences. Tang Wulin, standing beside them, shook his head as well.

"There's something strange about you three."

Xiao Wu looked thoughtful as she muttered under her breath. She couldn't shake the feeling that she'd somehow been left out, and she hadn't even left yet!

"By the way, are you all full?"

"If you're not going to eat any more, let's go find somewhere to stay."

"Let's go~"

Looking at the others, Xiao Wu, who had long since lost interest in eating, smiled faintly and spoke her mind.

All of today's expenses!

Sister Xiao Wu will pay for...

"Huh?"

"What did you say?"

When they reached the front desk, however, Xiao Wu looked at the employee before her, bewildered and at a loss.

"Miss, this handsome gentleman with you has already paid the bill. There's no need to pay again."

"Oh, come on."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu looked at Tang Wulin, a complicated expression appearing on her face. She wanted to say something but stopped herself.

"Why did you secretly pay the bill, Wulin?"

She couldn't help asking.

"It's fine. It doesn't matter who pays."

Tang Wulin smiled and shook his head.

"You..."

"That's not true at all."

On the way out of the restaurant, Xiao Wu looked up at the stars and moon. She felt awful as she murmured.

How could it not matter who pays?

I might not even survive, and yet I couldn't even treat my friends to one last meal...

Bunny is very disappointed in herself!

"Now that we've eaten, it's time to find a hotel. Where would be a good place...?"

"Hmm??"

Xiao Wu had only walked a short distance when her gaze fell on a hotel not far away, shaped like a rose. Her eyes immediately lit up.

That was, of course, the Rose Hotel. Perhaps staying there again wouldn't be bad!

"How about we stay at the Rose Hotel?"

Xiao Wu immediately made her suggestion. It was the only hotel she had ever stayed at since growing up, so staying there again wouldn't be a problem, right?

"Xiao Wu, should we look at some other places?"

The moment Zhu Zhuqing saw the hotel, she froze. She had only ever seen other people stay at a hotel, but if she were the one staying there...

Staying here with Brother Tang and the others?

She knew everyone would have a room to themselves, but she still felt embarrassed.

"Xiao Wu still wants to stay here?"

Tang Wulin was also taken aback. He no longer had much interest in the Rose Hotel, which he had once checked in at.

After all, this was a couples' hotel, and the only experience of staying there alone was practically the first look inside.

If he really were to come here, it would be to revisit the place with his girlfriend someday and give it a proper try. As for who his girlfriend would be...

As he thought about it, he couldn't help glancing at Zhu Zhuqing beside him, a smile on his face.

"Actually, I think we could give it a try."

"Xiao Wu said it's super pretty here."

At that moment, Ning Rongrong also looked toward the Rose Hotel, eager to try it.

She had heard Xiao Wu talk about the Rose Hotel back in the dormitory. Since they were here today, they might as well take a look!

There wouldn't be many chances to come to Suotuo City in the future anyway. And unless she got a boyfriend, she probably wouldn't have another chance to come to a couples' hotel with her sisters...

The moment the word "boyfriend" came to mind, a figure involuntarily appeared in Ning Rongrong's thoughts. If there was a boy who was the best in her heart...

It was, of course, Brother Tang. Zhu Zhuqing liked Brother Tang too, but she would do her best!

"You both want to stay here?"

Seeing Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's reactions, Tang Wulin couldn't help pausing in surprise and asking.

"Mm!"

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong looked at each other and answered in unison.

"What about you, Zhu Zhuqing?"

Tang Wulin nodded and looked at Zhu Zhuqing beside him, asking softly.

"Me? That's fine with me too."

Seeing her two sisters looking at her expectantly, Zhu Zhuqing nodded at once and answered with a soft laugh.

"Yay!"

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu each linked arms with her, smiling as they cheered.

"..."

Tang Wulin smiled without speaking, though he really wanted to ask: where were their morals, where was their bottom line, and where was his place?

"Let's go check in."

With that thought, he headed toward the Rose Hotel with the three girls.

"Hello, welcome to the Rose Hotel."

"Would you like to book a room?"

The front desk employee was not the same person as last time. He looked at Tang Wulin and spoke politely.

"Mm, we're here to check in..."

Tang Wulin smiled faintly and spoke.

"All right, please wait a moment. How many guests in total...?"

"Four."

"All right, four..."

"?"

The employee nodded instinctively, but the next moment, looking at Tang Wulin and the three girls behind him, an uncertain expression appeared on his face.

Wait...

Is that right?

"You... all four together?"

The employee's eyes widened. He admitted it was his first day on the job, but weren't these guests a little too wild?

Are you sure your body can really take it?!