Chapter 81: Chapter 81: The Slap Came Too Quickly (First Update)
When Zhao Shuai saw the young man, he immediately fumbled to pull out a pack of cigarettes as he approached.
"Young Master Wang, what brings you here? Are you here to play today too?"
As Zhao Shuai spoke, he offered a cigarette, completely assuming the posture of a servile lackey, devoid of his earlier arrogance.
Hearing this, the young man surnamed Wang glanced at him, took the cigarette, and nodded as he asked, "Who are you?"
"Ah, Young Master Wang, influential people often have short memories. I’m Xiao Zhao, the boss of Datong Trading Company. We’ve shared a drink before."
Having passed over the cigarette, Zhao Shuai then hastily took out a lighter and lit it for him.
The young man surnamed Wang hummed in acknowledgment, though it wasn’t clear if he actually remembered, and then continued to look down at his phone, sending a message.
A rather embarrassed Zhao Shuai asked with a smile, "Young Master Wang, care to join us later? I have a few friends here; we can make sure you have a good time tonight."
Hearing this, the young man surnamed Wang glanced at Li Baona and the others, then said disdainfully, "This lot? You can have fun on your own."
With that, he walked towards the entrance with his backpack, unzipping it in front of the hotel greeter.
"Someone said you should check this for the arrangements."
Upon seeing the exquisite Game Helmet, the greeter at the entrance quickly beamed.
"Please follow me, sir. The boss has already arranged everything. He said that when you arrive, you should go straight to the Top Floor Banquet Hall."
"The boss? Is Junlin the owner of the Eiffel Hotel?"
"Yes."
The corners of the young man surnamed Wang’s mouth twitched, an expression of disbelief on his face.
This is a total farce. Flourishing Flowers coming here will just get humiliated by Junlin, won’t they? I have to warn our Boss in advance. Otherwise, when Junlin and his team arrive, we’ll lose face.
Hearing that he was heading directly to the top floor, Zhao Shuai’s eyes showed a hint of envy. The top floor, huh. Only Diamond VIPs of the Eiffel Hotel could enter. No one else was qualified to set foot there.
Even a small-time boss like Zhao Shuai had only heard about it. None of his friends were eligible to go.
Li Baona and the other women standing next to the luxury car also looked at the young man with envy.
If they could get into bed with this young man, they wouldn’t have to work hard for the rest of their lives. Compared to this young man, Zhao Shuai is trash!
"Uh... I’m also going to the top floor," Su Bei, who was nearby, quickly spoke up, then opened his backpack for the greeter to see.
The young man surnamed Wang was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Damn, brother, are you also a member of the Profound Yellow Sect? What’s your name? Maybe we know each other. I’m Body Shudder; my real name is Wang Xin."
With that, Wang Xin handed over a cigarette.
Zhao Shuai and Li Baona, standing nearby, were dumbfounded.
What’s going on? How does Young Master Wang know this loser Su Bei? And they seem to have a good relationship? Is this really the same loser Su Bei they knew?
Su Bei scratched his head and chuckled, "I’m Evil Queen Morgana; my real name is Su Bei."
"Holy crap, you’re Morg? So young?" Wang Xin looked at Su Bei in shock. "I always thought Morg was some middle-aged guy who picks his feet."
The comment made Su Bei somewhat embarrassed. He hadn’t expected Body Shudder, one of the Three Great Merchants in the game, to arrive so quickly.
Seems like another rich dude.
"Morg, I heard from Panda that you guys encountered a super Boss and were forced into a cutscene?" Wang Xin then eagerly asked from the side. "You can’t hog all the good stuff! You have to include us in something like this. Our Cloud Lament and your group are allies. We’re all on the same side. When you get Contribution Points in the future, remember to consider me, alright?"
This guy is such a motormouth. All this pointless talk. Su Bei, with a face full of black lines, looked at Wang Xin, unsure for a moment how to respond.
Everyone in the game knew just how shady the Three Great Merchants could be. Buying Contribution Points cheap and selling them high—only those three scoundrels would do something like that.
"Hey, why did you come alone? I remember you Three Great Merchants always stick together, don’t you?" Su Bei asked curiously.
"Their families won’t let them out. They knocked up a girl recently, and now their families are trying to deal with it," Wang Xin laughed heartily. "You have no idea how unlucky they look. Both of them went out, got busy without thinking, and now they don’t even know who the father is. It’s hilarious; I could die laughing!"
Su Bei grimaced.
Is this what the world of the Rich Second Generation is like? I feel like I’ll never fit into it in this lifetime. Indeed, the 2D World is so much cleaner!
"Enough talk. Let’s go, let’s go! We need to find Junlin in the top-floor hall. This hotel belongs to his family. Today, we’re not ordering what’s right; we’re ordering what’s expensive!" Wang Xin pulled Su Bei towards the top floor, clearly no stranger to the place and knowing it like the back of his hand.
After the two of them went in, Zhao Shuai and his group finally came to their senses.
So, Su Bei really knows Wang Xin? Damn it! We shouldn’t have treated Su Bei like that just now. If we could use Su Bei to get close to Wang Xin, it would be beneficial for all of us. Missed opportunity...
Li Baona hesitated for Half a Moment, then stepped forward and asked the greeter, "Hello, I’d like to ask about those two who just went in. What did they show you to get access to the top floor?" She still hadn’t given up and wanted to get clear information.
The greeter smiled and explained, "The Boss instructed that anyone with a special helmet can go straight to the top floor. For the next few days, the top floor is closed to the public, and those with special helmets will be staying there during this time."
Li Baona gasped. Closed to the public for several days? The top floor occupied by a group for several days? Who exactly are these people? How did Su Bei, a nobody gamer, get to know so many Lords?
"Is this where the party is? Junlin, that Rich Second Generation, really knows how to set things up, putting it directly here?"
"Monk, you should talk less. This isn’t your house."
"Heh, I’ve got a mouth, and I’ll say what I want. Believe it or not, I could take you all down offline! I’m from the Shaolin Temple. I’m a really good fighter!"
"You guys should calm down. Archer said he’ll be here soon. Let’s wait a bit."
"..."
Four or five young men, looking like they were street toughs, gathered around, each carrying a bulging backpack. It looked like those contained their tickets to the top floor.
Li Baona looked at them and hastily asked, "Are you also going to the top floor?"
"The top floor? What top floor?" Thirty Years Monk looked at her, puzzled.
"Don’t you have your special helmets?" Li Baona eyed their backpacks.
"Oh, you mean the Game Helmets? Yeah, we all brought them. Are you here for the party too? Who brought you? Why are you standing outside?" Thirty Years Monk looked at the rather attractive Li Baona and said with a warm smile, "You tell me, and I’ll help you sort things out! I’m a good fighter!"
Just as Li Baona was about to speak, the greeter explained, "Gentlemen, she is with that guest, but she is not going to the top floor."
Hearing this, the expressions of the group changed slightly.
Guessed wrong? But how did this woman know the Game Helmet was the entry ticket? Could the news have already leaked?