Chapter 196: Chapter 196: New Map Mission
[New Map Mission Initiated: Host, please give a rose to 100 people within 24 hours!]
’Give roses to 100 people?’
This was the first time Yun Zijin had received a mission that didn’t involve spending money.
To be honest, it was quite refreshing.
But how was she supposed to tell Lu Yunque that she needed to buy roses and then just hand them out to random people on the street?
"Whatever, I’ll shower first."
She still had 24 hours, so there was no need to rush.
Thirty minutes later, Yun Zijin came out of the bathroom. She found a set of toner and lotion among the skincare products and cosmetics Lu Yunque had sent over, then took out the Rose Essential Oil from her own bag to start her skincare routine.
By the time she was done, another twenty minutes had passed. Meanwhile, Lu Yunque, who had gone into his room after Yun Zijin, was already showered, changed, and sitting in the living room.
By the time she finally emerged from her room, an hour and a half had passed in total.
"It’s 5:30 p.m., perfect timing for dinner. Is there anything you’d like to eat?"
Yun Zijin was still thinking about her rose-giving mission and just wanted to eat quickly so she could go buy them.
"The hotel has a restaurant, right? Shall we go try it?"
The restaurant at the Dijing Jinsheng Hotel was famous for its delicious food.
She wondered how the restaurant at the C City Jinsheng Hotel would compare.
"Alright. Do you want to go to the restaurant, or should I have them send the food up?"
"Let’s go to the restaurant. We can go for a walk after we eat."
Yun Zijin wanted to complete the rose-giving mission tonight.
Of course, Lu Yunque had no objections. To him, Yun Zijin’s opinion was the most important thing.
Yun Zijin went back to her room to grab her phone and bag before heading out with Lu Yunque.
Outside the suite, Zero One stood perfectly straight.
"Notify the others. We’re going to the hotel restaurant for dinner now."
"Yes, Miss!"
Yun Zijin and Lu Yunque walked ahead, with Zero One following close behind.
They entered the elevator, and when it descended to the next floor, Ling Er and the others got in as well.
The restaurant wasn’t crowded. Yun Zijin told Zero One and the others to pick their own table, while she and Lu Yunque chose a four-person booth.
Just as the two of them sat down, a server came over.
Having spent more time with Lu Yunque, Yun Zijin was no longer as reserved as before. She picked up the menu and started ordering directly.
While ordering, she didn’t forget to mention certain dietary restrictions to the server.
When Lu Yunque heard Yun Zijin tell the staff "no cilantro or onions," the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
’Looks like my efforts have paid off,’ he thought. ’Yun Zijin is now in the habit of telling the server his dietary restrictions when she orders.’
"That’s all for now."
"Of course. Please wait a moment."
Not long after the server left, someone walked toward their table.
"Lu Yunque! It really is you! I thought I had the wrong person for a second. I can’t believe it!"
The man was flanked by two others. When they saw Yun Zijin, a flash of astonishment crossed their eyes.
Lu Yunque looked up at the newcomer. To be honest, he couldn’t quite recall who this person was.
But anyone who would call him by his full name, Lu Yunque, was likely someone he knew from his school days.
"I’m Li Wenhai, from the dorm room next to your neighbor’s. You haven’t forgotten, have you?"
Lu Yunque: ... ’That’s a pretty distant connection.’
"I’m getting old, my memory isn’t what it used to be. Forgive me."
Lu Yunque didn’t stand up. If he couldn’t remember the person, it most likely meant they either weren’t on good terms or were merely a casual acquaintance.
"Meeting like this is fate! We’ve got an after-party planned. Want to join us?"
Li Wenhai and his group had clearly already eaten. This "after-party" was most likely at a bar, a club, or something similar.
"No thanks, I have to accompany my girlfriend."
Lu Yunque defined Yun Zijin’s status with his own label, hoping to avoid any unnecessary entanglements.
’Don’t think I didn’t see the stunned look in those two guys’ eyes when they saw Yun Zijin.’
"That’s easy, just bring her along! You think I can’t afford a drink for your girlfriend?"
Li Wenhai was very persistent in trying to persuade Lu Yunque.
As the saying goes, beware of those who are overly attentive for no reason; they’re either scoundrels or thieves.
Lu Yunque didn’t for a second believe that Li Wenhai simply wanted to reminisce about old times.
"We already have other plans. Maybe next time."
Lu Yunque refused again. His intuition told him that this Li Wenhai’s intentions weren’t pure.
"What, are you trying to disrespect me? Lu Yunque, don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
"Everyone, let’s keep things civil. Harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth. This gentleman is an esteemed guest of our hotel. Manager Li, please don’t make things difficult for him."
The hotel manager had wanted to come over and curry favor as soon as he heard Lu Yunque and Yun Zijin were dining in the restaurant. He never expected to walk into such a dramatic scene.
’Doesn’t this Manager Li do a background check before starting trouble with people?’
’Offending the President of the Lu Group in a Jinsheng Hotel of all places... If you have a death wish, at least don’t choose a method that drags innocent people down with you!’
"We’re just old classmates catching up. No need to worry, Manager Liu."
Li Wenhai still wouldn’t give up.
Manager Liu: ... ’It’s not that I don’t want to help you, man. You’re digging your own grave!’
"A moment ago, I was just trying not to embarrass you. To be honest, I still have no idea who you are."
Those words from Lu Yunque were a truly crushing blow.
Li Wenhai’s face turned shades of pale and green, and his chest heaved noticeably.
"Lu Yunque, do you have any idea who I am?"
"You have to ask other people who you are? Is there something wrong with your head? You’re disturbing the other diners. If you don’t leave now, I’m calling security."
The security guards at the Jinsheng Hotel weren’t just for show, unlike the ones churned out by standard security companies.
They were mostly veterans discharged from the military, and their skills were top-notch.
"You! You’ll regret this!"
PFFT!
Yun Zijin had been holding it in for a long time, but in the end, she couldn’t wait for Li Wenhai to leave.
The hotel manager also fell silent. ’This Li Wenhai really seems to have a screw loose.’
"What are you laughing at!"
Li Wenhai still hadn’t grasped the situation and only felt that Yun Zijin was mocking him.
"No, I wasn’t laughing. You must have seen wrong."
Yun Zijin lied with a perfectly straight face.
"You damn b-tch!"
The moment Li Wenhai uttered the words "damn b-tch," Zero One and the others stood up. All seven of them completely surrounded Li Wenhai and his two friends.
"Apologize!"
Zero One didn’t make a move, but his imposing aura was overwhelming. The previously arrogant Li Wenhai instantly cowered like a frightened quail.
Yun Zijin and Lu Yunque’s expressions soured. Li Wenhai’s mouth was just too foul.
"You called him Manager Li? What company is he from?"
Lu Yunque turned his head to ask the hotel manager.
"I think he’s a department manager at a foreign trade company? I’m not entirely sure. But I can go check; I should have an answer for you very quickly."
The Jinsheng Hotel’s member profiles contained that kind of information.
However, adhering to the principle of protecting client privacy, they would almost never look at it themselves, let alone show it to anyone else.
But this was clearly a special situation where such rules no longer applied.
Lu Yunque nodded and said nothing more.
"Manager Liu, what is the meaning of this? Doesn’t the Jinsheng Hotel claim to care about customer privacy above all else? You’re blatantly leaking a guest’s information! I’m going to file a complaint!"
Frantic with anger and embarrassment, Li Wenhai’s expression turned menacing.
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