Chapter 47: How About Living Together?

The waitress’s face showed a hint of awkwardness; the couple’s room she had offered to Xu Sheng was the last one available... Suddenly, her eyes brightened as she glanced at Xu Sheng, then softened her tone toward Ning Rongrong, “Miss, how about you share a room with this gentleman? You could split the cost equally.”

Ning Rongrong, clutching her hands tightly, felt a blush rise to her tender cheeks at the suggestion, her voice sweet and hesitant, “Ah?”

She had never shared a room with another man since childhood, and more importantly... this Rose Hotel was famously a lovers’ retreat!

Sharing a room with this man would mean... well, she would be—

At the thought, Ning Rongrong shyly sized up Xu Sheng beside her, especially noting his extremely shabby appearance, looking more like a beggar, which stirred a strong, instinctive repulsion deep within her...

Still, she politely shook her head and blinked rapidly, sending a frantic signal to the waitress, “I think I’ll pass. I don’t like sharing rooms with strangers.”

The waitress, reading the subtle cues, suddenly understood...

This lady’s refusal wasn’t about disliking shared rooms per se, but plainly because she found this man utterly unkempt.

With no other choice, the woman returned the key to Xu Sheng, smiling gently, “Since the lady is unwilling, sir, here is your room key. I hope you enjoy your stay...”

Ning Rongrong breathed a quiet sigh of relief upon hearing this, “Phew...”

Though she had tried to restrain her disdain, the thought of staying with someone so unclean made her skin crawl.

Under the brim of his hat, Xu Sheng’s mouth twitched slightly as he thought to himself, “To be rejected by Ning Rongrong... just how filthy is this thing that Huliena gave me?”

He shook off his cloak, silently took the key, then lifted his eyes and gave Ning Rongrong a pointed look filled with meaning before turning and slowly walking away...

The woman’s gaze returned to the stunned Ning Rongrong, kindly asking, “Miss? What will you do now?”

There were no more rooms, and most couples wouldn’t check out at night, so her only option might be to leave...

Snapping out of her daze, Ning Rongrong bit her thin lips and pondered...

She had already searched several hotels nearby and her legs were aching. If she kept looking, she might lose her soul in the process...

The woman pointed to a bench nearby, “Miss, if you don’t mind, you could sit there and think it over. But our hotel closes at eleven in the evening...”

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That sudden remark caught Ning Rongrong’s attention...

Close at eleven? Then where did the waitresses sleep?

She could just temporarily rent a room to rest—no one said staff couldn’t stay in their own quarters!

Excited, she asked, “Sister, do you all have rooms to sleep in at night?”

The woman hesitated, then showed a flicker of confusion, “Yes, we have a designated rest lounge. But why do you ask?”

Shouldn’t she be concerned about where she herself could rest rather than about the staff’s rooms?

Ning Rongrong’s eyes gleamed with hope as she fixed the woman’s gaze, “Could I stay in your rest lounge just for one night? I’m willing to pay you privately the same price as a hotel room.”

The woman’s eyes widened instantly, whispering, “Privately? You mean...?”

It was the first time she’d encountered a guest asking to rent the staff’s rest lounge.

Seeing the woman didn’t immediately refuse, Ning Rongrong’s heart leapt...

It was just a place to sleep, after all. This was practically a done deal! For her, Ning Rongrong, any problem solvable with money was nothing.

Being from the wealthy Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, money was the least of her worries!

She coyly placed a finger to her lips and silently pushed a pouch of gold spirit coins across, grinning mischievously, “Shh... Sister, if you’re flexible, double the price wouldn’t be a problem either.”

The woman’s gaze turned fiery as she looked at the heavy pouch of gold spirit coins before her...

That was nearly half a year’s salary in one bundle—how could she not be tempted?

She inwardly justified herself, “The boss never said we couldn’t rent it out privately, right? No? Then it’s basically allowed!”

Quietly slipping the pouch into her pocket, she cleared her throat awkwardly and discreetly slid the key to her private rest lounge over, explaining, “Miss, my lounge has all the basic facilities but it’s a bit cramped...”

Rooms provided to staff naturally weren’t luxurious, but the essentials were all there.

Ning Rongrong reached out and grabbed the key with a smile, “That’s fine, I’m only staying one night. Thank you.”

Humming a tune, she cheerfully set off toward the rest lounge...

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After Ning Rongrong left, the woman’s eyes lingered on the alluring pouch of gold spirit coins, murmuring to herself, “Maybe this could work from now on?”

One such deal had filled her coffers abundantly. If it happened again, she could skip work for a whole year...

Excellent. She had just acquired a new skill...

Perhaps she could convince others too... That would be...

Hush...

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Xu Sheng stopped, glancing at the room number: 30-2.

Confirming it matched the key, he inserted it and turned it. Hearing the click, he slowly stepped inside...

His eyes casually swept the surroundings...

This was a semi-circular room, the floor strewn with fragrant, fresh rose petals. Countless decorative items intertwined to evoke desire in the guests...

In the center, atop the large bed, besides the roses, a few bright heart-shaped balloons floated, enhancing the sensual atmosphere...

To the left, a steaming hot tub large enough for two was set.

Xu Sheng slowly removed his hat and cloak, revealing his strikingly cold face that could captivate with a single glance, silently marveling, “No wonder this room costs one hundred eighty-eight gold spirit coins per night, though it’s a pity I have no girlfriend.”

He approached the tub, gradually undressed, and slipped in...

Only when the warm, gently heated water enveloped him from his neck down did he quietly close his eyes, savoring the comfort as the water opened his pores...

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Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong faced a completely different scene...

She inserted the key and pushed open the door to room 30-x, stepping in with hope...

But upon seeing the interior, her face immediately darkened...

“Can this be called fully equipped?”