"You guys came a bit late. This place is a hub for several counties. With this heavy rain, other hotels are probably full too."
The receptionist explained with a smile.
"Alright, we'll take this room."
Xu Zhengyang had no choice but to agree. The receptionist's point made sense. To avoid not having a place to stay tonight, it was better to settle for this room.
After receiving the room key, the two took the elevator to the eighth floor.
The couple-themed room was naturally designed with romance in mind, with soft pink lighting throughout.
A large round double bed was neatly made.
"You sleep on the bed. I'll take the sofa."
Seeing the large sofa in the corner, Xu Zhengyang felt he should show some chivalry.
"That won't do. You should sleep in the bed. I'll take the sofa."
Lin Yourong quickly waved her hand. It's not right for the boss to sleep on the sofa.
"Alright, stop arguing."
Xu Zhengyang waved his hand, walked over to the sofa, and lay down.
Even though he had drunk quite a bit, his current physical condition meant he could handle even ten or twenty jin of alcohol. He just felt a bit awkward being alone with a woman in the same room.
He might as well pretend to be drunk.
Lin Yourong seemed to be a bit tipsy as well. She asked quietly:
"Xu Sir, can I take a shower?"
"Mm."
Xu Zhengyang was speechless. This girl was really something!
He was a normal man with strong impulses. It was impossible not to have feelings for Lin Yourong.
But as a boss, Xu Zhengyang could restrain himself.
However, now that they were sharing a room and Lin Yourong wanted to take a shower, it was a bit of a challenge.
Xu Zhengyang had no choice but to turn himself into the sofa.
Soon, he heard the sound of water from the bathroom.
Then, the sound of water stopped.
"Good night, Xu Sir."
Lin Yourong said playfully and shyly wrapped herself in the blanket.
Xu Zhengyang smiled faintly while Lin Yourong peeked out from the blanket at him.
Despite having drunk some alcohol, she showed no signs of sleepiness.
Especially as she looked at Xu Zhengyang on the sofa, her big eyes were filled with infatuation.
Xu Zhengyang was a very attractive man with a lot of personal charm. Lin Yourong's mind was filled with his heroic appearance when he dealt with road bullies, using a baton to take on multiple opponents.
Moreover, Xu Zhengyang was strict but not cruel. He gave Chen Li a sum of money to tackle road bullies and village bullies, protecting Hehua County.
He also donated money to the county for improving schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure.
When he had an accident, he remained calm, acting like a bystander, and reported it immediately.
More importantly, when she was feeling down, Xu Zhengyang helped her find solace in his own way. If he hadn't offered to cover the medical expenses, they would have left the hospital feeling deeply troubled by that family's ugly behavior.
Such a person was so dependable that she felt unworthy and didn't dare to hope for anything more.
One person pretended to be asleep while the other watched. Time passed slowly.
The night grew deeper and quieter.
When they both were starting to feel sleepy, faint sounds began coming from the ceiling.
Then, the next room also made indescribable noises.
This was a hotel, and a county hotel at that. Clearly, the construction quality and soundproofing were not good!
At this time, the "symphony" had begun.
Xu Zhengyang felt increasingly irritable.
At this moment, a barely audible voice came:
"Xu Sir, are you asleep?"
Xu Zhengyang was surprised. He thought Lin Yourong was already asleep, but it seemed she wasn't.
"No."
"Are you cold?"
She asked sweetly.
Xu Zhengyang was helpless. He wasn't sure what she was thinking, so he chose not to answer.
However, not long after, Xu Zhengyang saw Lin Yourong, wrapped in the blanket, roll off the bed and fall with a thud.
She let out a soft "ouch."
But soon, like a caterpillar, she crawled over to his sofa and lay down on his waist.
To his surprise, Xu Zhengyang actually felt warm.
The next morning, Xu Zhengyang woke up on the sofa and saw Lin Yourong still sleeping soundly on the bed. He didn't wake her and quickly washed up before going out to get breakfast.
When Xu Zhengyang returned, Lin Yourong, like a shy little bunny, hid under the covers and wouldn't come out.
Xu Zhengyang, wanting to tease her, ate breakfast while joking:
"Didn't expect that Little Lin can handle musical instruments quite well."
Lin Yourong's little feet kicked out from under the blanket in protest.
Around 8:30, the two drove off.
Xu Zhengyang checked the car. True to its reputation as a rugged vehicle, the scratches were on the lower part of the bumper, barely noticeable and didn't affect the appearance or require repair.
By noon, they arrived back in San Tai City.
They headed straight to the restaurant at North City Park.
In just a week, the restaurant had undergone a dramatic transformation.
With sufficient funds, things went smoothly.
Since there were no private rooms to decorate and it didn't need to be too luxurious, the renovation was straightforward.
To shorten the construction period, Cheng Baola decided to increase the number of workers, with dozens working simultaneously.
The materials used were the best eco-friendly ones, and once the decoration was finished, the restaurant could open.
The most exhausting part for her was recruiting staff. This restaurant was different from traditional ones, so the chefs needed to understand the concept of healthy eating.
Additionally, finding reliable suppliers was another hassle.
Cheng Baola had been incredibly busy these days.
But she didn't complain. Instead, she felt fulfilled.
When she arrived at the restaurant, she was just sending off a waiter after an interview.
Seeing Xu Zhengyang, she looked delighted.
But she quickly noticed Lin Yourong getting out of the front seat.
Cheng Baola was momentarily stunned.
"Chen Haohai sent me a secretary."
Seeing Cheng Baola's reaction, Xu Zhengyang found it quite endearing and smiled as he explained.
Cheng Baola immediately gave him a scowl and, with a hint of jealousy, said:
"Hmph, what does that have to do with me?"
She frowned slightly and walked into the restaurant with dissatisfaction.
Of course, she was unhappy. Although she and Xu Zhengyang hadn't established a formal relationship, she wasn't foolish.
Xu Zhengyang was so wealthy, yet he rented an apartment with her, attended birthday parties, and helped her with the restaurant.
If she felt nothing, she would have been lacking in perception.
She liked Xu Zhengyang, and it wasn't just because of his wealth. Even shortly after they moved in together, she had already developed feelings for him.
Of course, she might have felt a bit sorry for him back then, but she genuinely wanted to take care of him.
Otherwise, how could she have spent half a year letting him sit in on her classes, cooking for him, and living together?