Finding a suitable residence on such short notice was no easy task, but it posed no difficulty for Zhou Mo. Treasure Abundance Hall had opened a branch in the Yong Capital several months earlier, and Xiao Tianmu had already arrived ahead of them to make careful arrangements. Hu Xiaotian had brought out six chests of dowry goods this time, all containing the most valuable items. With those six chests, he might not dare claim wealth to rival a nation, but he was at least a rich man with money wrapped around his waist by the myriad strings.
Not far from Treasure Abundance Hall, an inn happened to be up for sale, and Xiao Tianmu had just purchased it. Since they had such an opportunity, they might as well head to the place, which was called the South Wind Inn.
The South Wind Inn was still closed for business, so there were no guests. By the time Hu Xiaotian and his party of over thirty arrived, night had fallen. Looking at the inn's lanterns swaying in the darkness ahead, Hu Xiaotian felt a warmth of familiarity rise from the bottom of his heart.
Beneath the lanterns stood a tall young man. Who else could it be but Gao Yuan? Seeing the party approach, Gao Yuan hurried forward several steps in excitement, then immediately remembered that he could not reveal his relationship with Hu Xiaotian in public and slowed his pace.
Little Gray had spotted this old friend from far away and let out an excited neigh. Hu Xiaotian patted Little Gray's head to remind the horse to stay calm, then dismounted and called, "Waiter! Have you got any rooms?"
Grinning, Gao Yuan took the reins from Hu Xiaotian. "Sir, your timing couldn't be better. Our inn only began its trial opening