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"What would you like to eat? I'll treat you."
"Whatever, I'm not picky about food."
Jiang Yunzhou immediately chimed in, sounding very easy to please, "I'll eat whatever you offer, just make sure I'm full!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded silently and said no more.
The two found a restaurant in the city that looked relatively clean and decent and went inside.
We devoured the food in a whirlwind and were completely full.
Zhu Zhuqing watched Jiang Yunzhou eat; he didn't look like a teacher at all.
He wants to take me on as his apprentice? That seems a bit far-fetched.
As planned, the two continued their search for a place to stay.
Whether it was some kind of divine guidance or not, they found themselves unknowingly arriving at the entrance of the Rose Hotel.
Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up. Upon seeing the name, he made up his mind—he would stay here!
He had long been curious about this place.
In recent years, he has lived a secluded life, focusing on cultivation, and this is the first time he has set foot in Suotuo City.
He pointed enthusiastically to the uniquely decorated hotel: "This place looks pretty good, let's stay here!"
Zhu Zhuqing looked in the direction he was pointing, her steps suddenly halting, and a blush rose to her cheeks.
She was secretly annoyed: Was this guy doing it on purpose? Couldn't he tell that this was a couples' hotel?
“No, let’s go to another one. This is…” she tried to explain.
"Why change? It's too much trouble. This is fine!"
Jiang Yunzhou waved his hand dismissively, then, as if remembering something, added, "Oh, right, it's still your treat..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's cat-like eyes widened instantly. Why was she paying for it again?
Only she knew that she had very little money left, and if she continued to spend it like this, she was afraid that she would even run out of money to pay for the academy's enrollment fee.
Jiang Yunzhou took a few steps forward, then realized that the others hadn't followed, and turned back to urge them on:
"Let's go? What are you standing there for? What, are you worried about the gold coins?"
He rolled his eyes and deliberately sighed, "Oh well, let's just forget about it. You can find a hotel to stay in, and as for me... I can just find a corner on the street to spend the night."
His tone carried a hint of pitifulness.
These words made Zhu Zhuqing's face burn with embarrassment, as if she were a heartless and ungrateful person.
She bit her lower lip and clenched the shrunken purse at her waist. This man's words were infuriating; what a waste of his handsome face.
In the end, she still reached out and grabbed Jiang Yunzhou's sleeve, pulling him towards the hotel entrance with his head down.
As soon as you arrive at the entrance, a striking sign comes into view:
Couples get a 20% discount!
Jiang Yunzhou saw this and laughed. He leaned closer to Zhu Zhuqing and whispered teasingly:
"Hey, see that? Couples get 20% off! How about we put on a show? Pretend it?"
Zhu Zhuqing almost blurted out the word "no," but thinking of the few pitiful gold coins jingling in her purse, the words of refusal rolled on her tongue and she swallowed them back.
She even began to seriously suspect that the man in front of her had been planning to take advantage of her from the very beginning.
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly stopped, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance in her voice, "You, you still haven't told me your name!"
Jiang Yunzhou was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.
Yes, he knew she was Zhu Zhuqing, but she knew nothing about him!
This was purely an oversight caused by his subconscious familiarity with the subject.
"Look at my memory!"
He slapped his forehead and said, "My name is Jiang Yunzhou."
"My name is Zhu Zhuqing," she replied softly.
"Okay, disciple, everything's clear now. Let's go book a room!"
Jiang Yunzhou yawned widely. "I just want to sleep like a log right now. I'm completely exhausted."
That's no lie; he really hadn't slept for several days.
The two went to the front desk to check in, and only then did Zhu Zhuqing belatedly realize a problem.
Pretending to be a couple to book a hotel room does offer a discount, but you can only book one room!
This is really a difficult situation.
She turned her head and stared at Jiang Yunzhou with her cat-like eyes filled with resentment.
Is this hotel still open or not?
The receptionist, with a professional and sweet smile, offered a helpful suggestion: "Are you two guests looking for a room? Couples are currently enjoying a 20% discount. Are you a couple?"
Chapter 8 An eighteen-year-old body with its own thoughts.
The receptionist seemed very familiar with this kind of business, and the implied meaning in her words was self-evident.
Zhu Zhuqing was speechless, feeling as if something was blocking her throat. Her cheeks burned, and she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
Jiang Yunzhou reached out and naturally put his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, pulling her closer to him.
Then, with a bright smile, he said to the receptionist, "Of course!"
"She's a little injured and needs to rest here for a few days. Please get us a room quickly."
Zhu Zhuqing was so startled by his sudden intimate gesture that she froze.
Before this, no man had ever been in such close contact with her.
How many times has this happened today?
Should we swat this hand away?
But the warm touch coming from my waist...
To her surprise, she didn't feel the rejection she had expected.
What's wrong with you?
She felt she was by no means a superficial person who only cared about looks, but at this moment, that belief seemed to be showing signs of wavering.
If Jiang Yunzhou knew what she was thinking, he would probably think of the hidden bonus of 99 points of charm from the system.
They might even smugly boast, "My damn, irresistible charm..."
In the past, it would have seemed like he had been tricked by the system, making him extremely marginalized and completely invisible.
It's even less likely that someone will develop feelings for you so easily.
But with these 99 points of charm, his presence was immediately maximized.
Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, Jiang Yunzhou's hand, which was wrapped around her waist, gave her a subtle, gentle squeeze.
"Why are you dazed?"
He leaned close to her ear and whispered urgently, "Hurry up and pay..."
In the short time I was stunned, the receptionist had already completed the check-in and handed me a room key with a smile.
"Two esteemed guests, a generous donation of three gold coins for a three-day reservation. Thank you for your patronage!"
Zhu Zhuqing felt her heart was bleeding... Three gold coins in three days?
This is a total rip-off!
But the room key had already been handed to me, and it was clear that I couldn't refuse to pay.
She gritted her teeth and glared at Jiang Yunzhou with hatred.
I've never seen such a stingy man!
Did someone pinch your waist just now?
She hates this kind of contact that lacks boundaries!
Are they close? Is it okay to just put your arm around someone's waist like that? Taking on apprentices? Clearly, they have ulterior motives.
Handing over three gold coins and taking the room key, Zhu Zhuqing was so angry that she couldn't help but pinch Jiang Yunzhou's waist hard.
"Ouch...it hurts!" Jiang Yunzhou gasped.
"Stop messing around, you can do whatever you want to me when we get back to the room," he said with a grin, rubbing his lower back.
Zhu Zhuqing was so angry she could hardly bear it, and slapped away his hand that was reaching out to touch her again.
I hurried toward the room, wanting nothing more than to get away from this frivolous guy.
She was covered in blood and felt sticky and uncomfortable; all she wanted was to take a hot shower and change out of her dirty clothes.
The two entered the room one after the other.
Zhu Zhuqing disregarded the distinction between men and women and went straight to the bathroom upon entering.
"Hey, are you in a hurry to pee? Are you in such a rush?"
Jiang Yunzhou leaned against the door frame, drawing out his words in a deliberately teasing tone.
His response was a wide, almost icy glare.
Zhu Zhuqing, who was usually aloof, was now agitated and felt short of breath due to this man's teasing.
His chest heaved up and down, clearly indicating he was quite angry.
She hates people who lack boundaries.
The bathroom door was slammed shut, making the door frame tremble, a testament to her dissatisfaction.
Jiang Yunzhou shrugged, his mischievous smile fading, and walked nonchalantly to the large bed.
With a leap, it pounced on the bed and rolled around contentedly in the soft bedding.