The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon drove down Zhongshan Avenue, heading for the Grand Hyatt Hotel at Xinghai Square.
When Cao Xue learned that Li Xian was going to the Grand Hyatt, with its unrivaled sea view, she chattered nonstop. She had never been to such a fancy hotel before. Her excitement was obvious.
"Aw, these clothes aren't suitable for taking pictures..."
"Brother Xian, could I go back and grab an outfit? If that's not possible, never mind..."
"Oh, I heard the Grand Hyatt's swimming pool is amazing... Too bad I don't have a pretty swimsuit."
"And there's the VIVA Bar on the 47th floor... That place is the highest point in Bin City. Dressed like this... What a mistake. If I'd known we were going to the Grand Hyatt, I would've worn my Yi Hua Ou Xiu miniskirt."
Good grief!
What was going on in her head?!
I'm going there to get a room!
Aren't you afraid I'll have my way with you?
What are you even thinking?
Did I really look that harmless?
Li Xian felt a little annoyed. She was completely ignoring him. It was disrespectful to his manhood—a blatant provocation.
Little girl, you must have no idea how hard my fists can hit.
I really wanted to give her a good beating!
Li Xian suppressed the urge, pulled a cigarette from the pack, and put it between his lips. "Little Xue'er, do you understand what's going on here?"
"Brother Xian, let me light that for you." Cao Xue cheerfully picked up the lighter and lit his cigarette.
Li Xian took a drag and coughed lightly. "You need to understand—I'm going to get a room."
"I know... It's not like you'd dare do anything anyway..." Cao Xue said carelessly. But then, under the influence of some mysterious force, she noticed how charming Li Xian looked driving with one hand. Her heart fluttered, and she said shyly, "I don't think I'm ready yet, Brother Xian~~~ Give me a little more time, okay?"
"Pfft... Cough, cough, cough..."
Her tone at first had been perfectly normal. Sure, she'd said he wouldn't dare, and she wasn't wrong—but no, how could a man say he didn't dare? He just wasn't ready.
But then her tone changed. She sounded so soft and sweet, her voice sending shivers through him. It was like she'd become a different person, and he felt completely out of sorts.
He crushed the cigarette butt in the ashtray and glanced at Cao Xue. Her eyes were brimming with affection, and something about her seemed odd. He swallowed nervously.
Returning his right hand to the steering wheel and keeping his eyes on the road, Li Xian said, "I'll take you home first. You don't need to come to the hotel with me."
I'm not ready either!
Can't you give me some time to spend my money first?
"I don't want to... It's so rare for me to get to go to the Grand Hyatt. I don't want to go home. Anyway, you can't do anything to me. I already had both my legs right in front of you..."
Hah... You don't even dare touch me. No wonder that idiot Zhang Ning called you a coward who wants to but doesn't dare.
She kept that thought to herself. She didn't want to offend Li Xian. Still, Cao Xue had found his one current weakness, and she could use it to get her way.
But only for now. Once Li Xian got used to living like a rich man, he'd show her what it meant to be truly "swollen with pride."
When I get "swollen with pride,"
even I'm afraid of myself!
Cao Xue's shy expression vanished, and she returned to her usual self. Li Xian could clearly sense the change and glanced at her in surprise.
Huh... She just changed her expression out of nowhere?
What was going on?
Could it be...
Li Xian was puzzled, but he soon remembered the new Buff Card in the Card Slot: Driving with One Hand is Super Cool.
He tried lifting his right hand off the steering wheel. "You're really not afraid of being alone with me in a room?"
"I already told you, didn't I? Give me more time to think about it... Brother Xian~~~" Cao Xue's cheeks suddenly turned red. With that adorable look, the old man couldn't take it!
Good grief~~~~
So that's how it works!
This Buff is great!
Li Xian had just discovered a whole new world. The card seemed to increase his charm by only ten percent—not much, but better than nothing. Yet whoever it affected suffered some serious aftereffects, especially when paired with a nice car. It had an almost bewitching effect.
Feeling playful, Li Xian put another cigarette between his lips and gave Cao Xue a sidelong look. "Do you think I look cool driving?"
"C-Cool... You look so handsome. Your profile looks like Wu Yanzhu's."
"Heh... I think so too!"
Bin City's Grand Hyatt was one of the luxury five-star hotels owned by the world-renowned Hyatt Group.
It stood beside Xinghai Square, Asia's largest city square, and was close to Xinghai Bay Beach and an upscale seaside villa community. Xinghai International Convention and Exhibition Center and Zhongshan Road, a major city thoroughfare, were both nearby. It took only about twenty minutes to reach the railway station or the airport. Its location was second to none.
The only hotel that could rival it was Bincheng Castle Hotel. Situated on Lotus Mountain beside Xinghai Bay, it had a slightly less convenient location than the Grand Hyatt, but it was still a strong competitor.
The two hotels had different styles. The Castle Hotel had a grand, luxurious European castle design, perfect for any girl with princess dreams. The Grand Hyatt had a simple, modern style, which made it more popular with successful people.
As for price, the Grand Hyatt had the Castle Hotel beat. After all, it offered better views and a more beautiful seascape.
All right, none of that was the point. The main thing was that it was expensive.
When the car pulled up in front of the Grand Hyatt, someone was already waiting for Li Xian. Five or six tall staff members stood in a row, with a spirited man in his thirties or forties at the front.
As soon as Li Xian got out, the middle-aged man approached with a welcoming smile.
"Hello, Mr. Li. I'm Wang Zhe, the hotel's lobby manager. It's our honor to have you stay with us. All our staff will be delighted to serve you."
"Mm..." Li Xian smiled and nodded. "You offer private garage service, right?"
"Yes, Mr. Li. The Presidential Suite you booked includes a private garage and vehicle maintenance service. We'll take good care of your car." Wang Zhe inclined his head, his manner somewhat deferential.
"Not bad, not bad. You're better than the Castle Hotel in that regard." Li Xian nodded in satisfaction. The Grand Hyatt's private garage service was one of the main reasons he'd chosen it.
"Thank you for the compliment. We're very pleased that our service meets your expectations." At Li Xian's praise, Wang Zhe beamed, his smile even warmer than before.
Li Xian's remark had been well judged. By comparing it favorably to the Castle Hotel, he'd given the Grand Hyatt a nice compliment.
Wang Zhe escorted Li Xian into the hotel lobby and personally handled his check-in.
Li Xian had booked the Grand Hyatt's highest-tier suite, the Presidential Suite, which cost 26,888 yuan per night. He was staying for ten days, bringing the room bill to around 270,000 yuan.
270,000 yuan!
That was enough for a down payment on a fully furnished forty- or fifty-square-meter apartment.
Cao Xue's eyes widened at the staggering figure. "Brother Xian... Didn't you book an Executive Suite?"
"Oh... The Executive Suite doesn't come with a garage, so I upgraded to the Presidential Suite." Li Xian replied casually, then ignored her.
Honestly, she made a fuss over everything!
Cao Xue stood rooted to the spot, her mind churning. He'd spent over a hundred thousand extra just for a garage. What kind of family did he come from? Did he have money to burn?
No, no, no! That's it—I'm sticking with you today!
After finishing the check-in, Wang Zhe presented him with a Five-Star VIP Card, which gave him a ten percent discount on the room bill.
Instead of winning Li Xian over, this gesture only made him feel a little frustrated. Spending all that money was hard enough—couldn't they have gone easy on him?
Sigh, this was really tough.
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