The meal began at around two in the afternoon.
They ate until after four, finishing an entire sheep!
Everyone ate, drank, and enjoyed themselves to the fullest, arriving in high spirits and leaving just as happily.
When they finally left, each person also took a large bag of fruit and vegetables they had picked themselves.
After five that afternoon, everyone arrived safely back at the Fortunate Inn, not a single person missing.
"Thank you for treating us today, Shopkeeper Lin. I haven't had this much fun in ages!"
"You really went to a lot of expense for us, Shopkeeper Lin."
"Shopkeeper Lin, let's add each other on WeChat. A few of my friends want to visit the Mount Sanqing Scenic Area next week. I'll recommend your inn to them!"
"Goodbye, Shopkeeper Lin. Thank you for giving our family an unforgettable memory. We'll miss you, and we'll come back when we have time."
"Goodbye, Uncle Lin!"
After waving goodbye to Lin Zhe, some headed home, while others left to continue their sightseeing elsewhere.
Some guests would keep staying at the inn, spending another day or two exploring the Mount Sanqing Scenic Area.
"Have a safe trip, everyone. The Fortunate Inn will always be here waiting for you."
With a smile, Lin Zhe waved goodbye to the departing guests.
Every gathering had to end eventually; parting made way for reunion.
After seeing the guests off and returning to his office, Lin Zhe opened the Check-In Panel's mission center with a thought to check his progress.
[A Home Away from Home: You have received positive reviews from 49 guests. Mission progress: 98/200!] [Time remaining: 52:12:33.]
"Huh? What's going on with this progress?"
Seeing that the mission was nearly halfway complete, Lin Zhe couldn't help feeling surprised.
"I got positive reviews from