Lu Qian constantly made small gestures, but unfortunately, the person involved wasn’t interested at all.

Other girls noticed that Bai Dongai was unapproachable and, feeling awkward, didn’t dare to continue pestering him. After all, girls can be sensitive about face.

But Lu Qian was different.

Even after what happened, she dared to show off in front of Bai Dongai.

Chuzheng had to admit she admired Lu Qian.

No wonder she’s well-taught by her aunt.

"Bro, are you going to the XX convention on May 1st?" Bai Dongai said, "Coincidentally, I’m heading that way too. Let’s go together, it’s settled, I’ve even booked your ticket. Of course, if you don’t have a place to stay, you can always ask me to take you in. How thoughtful of me, right?"

"..." Thank you very much.

Chuzheng, who really didn’t want to go to any convention, was eventually dragged onto the train by Bai Dongai.

Why is it so hard for her?

Miao Miao Miao, upon hearing that she’d boarded, said she’d be waiting at the station to meet her.

Miao Miao Miao was a very cute girl, dressed in a little dress that radiated youthful charm.

Upon seeing Chuzheng, she gave her a bear hug: "I thought you really weren’t coming, abandoning me. Boohoo, it was so scary."

Chuzheng struggled free and said to Bai Dongai, "I’m leaving now."

"Take care, call me if you need anything, I can sacrifice my holiday for you."

Thank you very much!

If it weren’t for you, I’d be lying at home right now!

Miao Miao Miao seemed to notice Bai Dongai then, glanced at him, and once she’d walked some distance with Chuzheng, she excitedly grabbed her arm and asked, "Is he your boyfriend?"

"No."

"Really?" Miao Miao Miao didn’t believe it.

"He’s my desk mate."

"Huh..." Miao Miao Miao was surprised, "Desk mates are this accommodating now? Accompanying you out? Best desk mate ever? How come I never had such a desk mate."

"He had something to do and came along, it’s got nothing to do with me." Bai Dongai wasn’t that idle, he used to refuse to accompany her out citing studies.

This time he came, he must really have something to do.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

Miao Miao Miao’s face was full of gossip, clearly not buying Chuzheng’s explanation.

"Don’t miss out on such a catch!"

"..."

On the way, Miao Miao Miao gossiped with Chuzheng, from community gossip to celebrity gossip, there’s nothing she didn’t know.

Upon reaching the hotel, Miao Miao Miao still hadn’t finished talking; if they didn’t have to check-in, she would have continued.

"So sorry, the room you’ve booked is no longer available. Would you consider switching to another room type?"

Miao Miao Miao frowned, "What do you mean? Didn’t I make a reservation?"

Staff: "My apologies, let me show you other room types, if you could..."

"I just want the one I booked." Miao Miao Miao said, "What’s going on with your hotel? Bullying us?"

The staff explained: "No, you’ve misunderstood, it was due to a prior system upgrade, causing third-party software not to update room availability in time..."

Miao Miao Miao: "Then it’s your problem, why should we bear it?"

Miao Miao Miao looked cute and well-mannered, but she wasn’t one to be easily bullied.

The hotel had issues, they shouldn’t have her, the guest, to bear the consequences.

Initially, the hotel probably thought the two girls were young and could be urged easily but didn’t anticipate that Miao Miao Miao wouldn’t be swayed.

Eventually, even the hotel manager came out.

After negotiations, they were offered a room of the type they reserved.

Miao Miao Miao, in a fit of anger, directly declared she wouldn’t stay and demanded a refund.

Afterward, Miao Miao Miao left the hotel, clinging to Chuzheng’s arm and crying uncontrollably.

"We might end up sleeping on the street, boohoohoo."

It was the May Day holiday, and this was a tourist city, everything was fully booked.

Chuzheng, tormented by Miao Miao Miao’s cries, dragged her towards a nearby hotel.

"There won’t be any rooms left." Miao Miao Miao said, aggrieved, "I shouldn’t have acted impulsively, why didn’t you stop me, boohoohoo."

Chuzheng: "..." Could I even stop you? The way you were, it looked like you were going to overturn the hotel, it scared me too.

Upon entering the hotel, the first person Chuzheng noticed was Lu Qian standing at the front desk.

Chuzheng fell into a moment of silence.

Is this what they call the Ghost Spirit?

No matter where you go, you always run into them.

Lu Qian stood with two other girls, dragging her suitcase, looking exhausted.

Probably having not found a hotel either.

"Qian Qian, look..."

A companion pointed towards Chuzheng, alerting Lu Qian.

Lu Qian followed the direction, and her expression changed immediately.

Lu Qian knew she would likely attend the convention and encounter her, she just didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

Probably still wary from Chuzheng’s previous scolding, Lu Qian stayed silent, merely watching Chuzheng enter.

Chuzheng didn’t greet Lu Qian either, heading directly to the front desk, "Do you have any rooms available?"

The front desk smiled, "Sorry, there aren’t any left."

"Not even a Presidential Suite?"

The receptionist was momentarily stunned, then checked the computer, "A reservation has just been canceled, would you like it?"

Chuzheng handed over her ID, "For three nights."

Miao Miao Miao shook Chuzheng’s arm, "Are you crazy? How much is a night in a Presidential Suite?!"

Chuzheng was impressive and extravagant, "I’ve got the money, don’t worry."

Miao Miao Miao was agape, "You hit it big?"

Chuzheng: "Won the lottery."

Miao Miao Miao: "No way! Really? How much?"

Chuzheng nonsensically replied, "A few million maybe."

Miao Miao Miao seemed genuinely convinced, her face full of shock and admiration, "Are you Jin Li? With such good luck, let me rub it off on me."

Chuzheng: "..."

She believes that too.

Armed with the room key, Chuzheng and Miao Miao Miao headed towards the elevator.

Lu Qian saw Chuzheng getting a room key and returned to the front desk, "Didn’t you say there were no rooms? How come she got a key?"

Lu Qian heard Chuzheng inquiring about room availability earlier, proving she had not made a reservation.

But she missed the latter part of the conversation.

Receptionist: "That guest booked a Presidential Suite."

Lu Qian: "???"

Presidential Suite?

This is a five-star hotel, a Presidential Suite would cost at least tens of thousands.

Is she nuts?

Lu Qian knew Chuzheng’s family was wealthier than hers. If they hadn’t struggled to find a hotel, they wouldn’t have come here, but—tens of thousands for one night...

Lu Qian was already envious of Chuzheng, and now this...

What’s more, when she entered, she was completely ignored, fueling a silent fury in Lu Qian.

Who does she think she is!

"Qian Qian, is Lu Chuzheng really that rich?"

One of her companions asked curiously.

Everyone’s financial situations weren’t all that different.

At school, it wasn’t apparent who was wealthier.

"..."

Being asked that, Lu Qian’s face turned unpleasant.

That question felt as if it pointed out she was inferior to Chuzheng, as if getting slapped across the face.

"Qian Qian, should we continue to look elsewhere?" The companion noticed Lu Qian’s sour mood and didn’t press but whispered, "We might still find a room."

Lu Qian gritted her teeth, "Wait here a moment for me."

Lu Qian moved aside to make a phone call.