They waited 15 minutes before the bathroom door opened and the guests came out.
The guest was a handsome young man with a friendly smile. He didn't treat the group of people in front of him like celebrities, and his expression was natural. "Hello, it's nice to meet you all. My name is Yu Ningjiang, you can just call me Ningjiang."
Zou Yuxing, immediately leaned over to shake his hand, "Ning Jiang, you've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you for so long!"
That was ambiguous. Yu Ningjiang was confused for a moment, then looked at him blankly. "You... you know me and know I'm coming?"
Wen Feiran offered to explain, "We're waiting for our first customer."
"I see." Yu Ningjiang smiled. "I chose you because I felt it would be easier to communicate using the same language, and we also have similar lifestyle habits, so it would be more comfortable for us to stay together."
He changed the subject and continued, "I'd like to ask what services are available here?"
Zou Yuxing, lacking experience, racked his brains but couldn't explain it clearly, "We have everything you want, like three meals a day, and 24-hour service..."
Hearing this, Yu Ningjiang suddenly looked up and said with a smile, "That's wonderful! I'm still jet-lagged from just arriving, and I was worried about not being able to sleep at night and disturbing you. I was afraid you'd be troubled by that."
Zou Yuxing patted his chest and assured him, "Call me anytime tonight, I'll always be there."
Yu Ningjiang looked worried. "Won't that affect your rest? If you don't get enough rest, it won't be good for business during the day."
That makes sense, Gu Suian said at the opportune moment, "We'll arrange the shifts."
"So who's it tonight?" Yu Ningjiang inexplicably ignored Zou Yuxing in front of him, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before finally settling on Wen Feiran.
Zou Yuxing, oblivious to this, blurted out, "It's my turn today."
Yu Ningjiang's expression stiffened, and he didn't speak immediately.
Wen Feiran sensed that Yu Ningjiang didn't want to choose Zou Yuxing, and fearing it would displease their first customer, she proactively offered a way out, "Yuxing, you've had a busy day, so get some rest tonight. Today, let..."
Wen Feiran originally wanted to discuss it privately, but Yu Ningjiang kept looking at him with a smile, his eyes full of hints.
Wen Feiran paused, then subconsciously said, "It'll be me tonight."
As if afraid he might change his mind, Yu Ningjiang immediately nodded, "Then I'll trouble you tonight."
The guests went home to rest first, and the restaurant remained open as usual that evening. They were busy until it was pitch black before they could finally catch their breath.
Zou Yuxing, full of energy and vitality, was so exhausted that he collapsed on the sofa, not wanting to move a single finger. "How much money did we make today?"
Gu Suian was doing the math, his voice gentle, "After deducting costs, the net profit is 800, which is a good start."
Zou Yuxing finally realized the problem, "I take back what I said before, earning 10,000 a day would work me to death."
Gu Suian chuckled and continued, "We're going to buy more goods the day after tomorrow. I've calculated it, and we won't have any money left over. We'll have to keep working hard."
Zou Yuxing, who had been like a dried-out salted fish, was instantly injected with adrenaline upon hearing this. He sprang up from the sofa, his eyes blazing with determination, and said, "Then I'll work harder tomorrow and try to earn this money back!"
Although his words were naive, Wen Feiran greatly admired his enthusiasm and was inspired by it. "Okay, when I have time, I'll ask that cultural and creative store if they still need design drafts."
Zou Yuxing was an impatient person. He was about to discuss this matter with Wen Feiran when he suddenly paused and said, "Feiran, you have to keep watch tonight. How about we call it a day? You're working too hard."
Gu Suian glanced at the time and said, "Go and rest for a while. I'll call you in three hours."
Wen Feiran hesitated for a moment, and before he could refute, he met Gu Suian's gaze.
Gu Suian's eyes were dark as he stared intently at him, his expression inexplicably stern. Wen Feiran Wen Feiran swallowed the words he was about to say and obediently nodded, "Okay."
He initially thought that since he was going to keep watch anyway, he might as well not rest for those three hours, but after waking up, he was incredibly grateful that Gu Suian had made the decision for him.
The fatigue had almost completely disappeared. Looking at herself in the mirror, Wen Feiran felt like a completely different person compared to before she went to bed.
After quickly tidying up, he left the room to find Gu Suian for him.
After he appeared, Gu Suian's gaze never left him. Noticing that he was in good spirits, a smile appeared in her eyes. "Do you need me to come with you?"
Wen Feiran shook her head and pushed him to the doorway. "No need. Go back and get some rest."
Gu Suian understood Wen Feiran and knew he wasn't just putting on a brave face, so he smiled and closed the door.
The room was quiet; everyone had gone to rest. Wen Feiran was preparing the menu on the second floor so that he could see it immediately if the guests needed it.
The moon hid behind the dark clouds. At dawn, Yu Ningjiang pushed open the door and was stunned when he saw Wen Feiran sitting on the sofa.
He had intended to take the opportunity to lash out, but he didn't expect Wen Feiran to keep his promise and actually provide 24-hour service.
Yu Ningjiang momentarily forgot what he was going to say, but Wen Feiran noticed first, a smile spreading across his face. "Hello, is there anything you need?"
Yu Ningjiang paused for a moment before asking, "Do you have any warm water here?"
"Yes, I'll get it for you," Wen Feiran said, carrying a pot of warm water from the kitchen to Yu Ningjiang's room.
The two stood face to face. Yu Ningjiang carefully scanned Wen Feiran's expression, and only after confirming that there was no trace of impatience did he look away and thank him in a low voice.
Wen Feiran didn't take it to heart.
This is his job, and he can't let personal feelings get in the way. Besides, he's already received far more compensation than he's paid, so he definitely won't feel dissatisfied.
Another hour passed, and Yu Ningjiang's door opened again. "You..."