Chapter 5: The First Sacrifice

These were sent by the teachers and students of the school," Cheng Yun said expressionlessly, glancing at the small flower basket in her hand, "It is evident that you are quite frugal.

"May I ask if you have any rooms available?" the girl inquired, her voice sweet and very polite

Cheng Yun fell silent for a moment and said, "I want that kind of sleep where I don't dream, preferably being able to sleep soundly until dawn. To be honest, I haven't had a good night's sleep in over ten days."

In the dream, there are many towering mountains, one after another, and numerous rivers, all flowing into the sea, as if he has changed his perspective, traversed countless unfamiliar paths, and witnessed countless magnificent landscapes

Currently, the city does not dare to set off firecrackers, and he has no intention of pretending to scatter some confetti. The opening will probably be like this; overly pursuing grandeur and formality will not be of much help to future business.

Twenty-five

Professor Cheng stands at a height of 1.76 meters, which is considered quite tall among the older generation of Southerners. However, this old gentleman appears aged yet stands at least 1.80 meters tall, similar to Cheng Yun. Fortunately, Professor Cheng has a slightly stout build, so he can afford to buy larger clothes

So soon there are guests! Cheng Yan glanced at the old master again, and remarked, "This is quite auspicious."

Cheng Yun contemplated extensively

"Which one would you like to try? I will satisfy you tonight," said the old man in a calm tone, his voice aged.

There are some

The time-space nodes, the old sorcerer, and the interdimensional travelers who might reappear at any moment all made him feel particularly troubled. Complicated, excited, anxious, and exhilarated, a myriad of emotions surged within his mind, causing him to toss and turn, ultimately falling into a deep sleep only late into the night

He hurriedly went out to receive guests

A mini flower basket is placed in the front basket of the bicycle

Returning to the hotel, he knocked on the door of the old Frenchman and handed over the clothes and breakfast: "It would look strange on you if you wear my clothes; these are my father's old clothes. If you don't mind, you can wear them for a couple of days. This is breakfast; I don't know if you will find it to your liking."

Cheng Yun felt quite helpless; in front of the old master, he was somewhat embarrassed. "So what shall we have for lunch today?"

The prices are all here," Cheng Yun pointed to the price list behind him, "However, we support group purchases, which are much cheaper online. The standard single and double rooms are both 120, and there are also business, luxury, and themed rooms.

At 4 PM, a voice saying "Hello" awakened him from his nap. When Cheng Yun lifted his head, he saw a young couple standing in front of him. The young man was quite handsome, while the young woman was of the petite and cute type

"It is understandable." The old man nodded, then turned to survey his surroundings, "A hotel should allow people to rest well. In our world, every hotel has devices that provide comfort and tranquility, enhancing the quality of sleep. I could arrange one for your inn as well; after all, others wouldn't notice it. Consider it my accommodation fee for staying here and a gift for your opening!"

The price list of Anju Hotel is not inflated or misleading like many other hotels, but rather reflects a realistic pricing approach. However, currently, there are fewer guests, and online prices are indeed much cheaper, plus there are service fees deducted by the websites, resulting in even lower profits. Cheng Yun is also hoping that the first business transaction can start off well, as many online consumers are generally reluctant to try products that have no transaction history or reviews.

The girl linked arms with the boy, resembling a little bird leaning on a person, and with a sweet smile said: "Thank you"

"To be honest, it's quite a coincidence. My father used to have a piece of clothing very similar to what you are wearing..." Cheng Yan was quite surprised, "And a pair of pants that is exactly the same, um, even the shoes are a matching pair!"

The old gentleman nodded to her and said, "Hello, little girl"

This old wizard must have been a mentor at a magic academy in his youth

He was awakened by the alarm clock as dawn was just breaking

I understand. The old master looked at him calmly and said, "It is precisely this attitude and tone that is needed now, a dialogue that is very equal, to inform future guests about what should be done and what should not be done"

Cheng Yun decisively ordered takeout and secretly ordered a portion for Old Master as well. He felt that it might not be appropriate to invite Old Master and Cheng Yan to dine together, as it would be fine for a day or two, but it wouldn't be suitable to eat together every day. However, Old Master also expressed his understanding.

Cheng Yun went out and rented a small yellow bike, rode to the university gate to buy some breakfast, and then rode back home

Cheng Yun stood at the door, looking at her with a blank expression

"You might not believe it, but it's true!" Cheng Yan said, "Because there was a tear in the back of my dad's pants. That day, my mom went out to handle business, and I was the one who helped him sew it. The stitching... wasn't very neat, so it remains fresh in my memory"

Cheng Yan parked the car by the roadside, locked it, and then walked over with a small flower basket. She frowned as she glanced at a bunch of flower baskets at the entrance that looked rather expensive, then looked up at Cheng Yun and said: "There’s really no need to buy so many just for show! You have no sense of frugality at all!"

"It seems you didn't sleep well last night," the old man said with a smile. "Were you too excited?"

Cheng Yan turned her head, looking at him with a serious expression: "A wild goose feather sent from a thousand miles away, the gift is light but the sentiment is profound"

Everyone did not stay long, exchanged a few words of congratulations, had a drink of water, some reminisced about Cheng Yun's parents, sat down to say a few words, while others said nothing and just left

After falling asleep, he had a dream

The old gentleman in the patched robe took the clothes and said with a smile: "Thank you."

"That is fine." Cheng Yun responded coldly

Cheng Yun naturally did not sleep well with the *picture* book

How much is that flower basket

The single dog has been subjected to abuse

"I have been suffering from insomnia for quite some time. Do you, as a mage, have any methods to treat insomnia?" Cheng Yun asked without raising his head.

The old gentleman sitting on the sofa leaned slightly against the backrest, his movements somewhat awkward

Not long after, the old master came down and sat on the sofa, watching this scene with a calm demeanor

"Spicy hot pot, spicy skewers!" Cheng Yan said without hesitation, "You don't have time to go back and cook, just order takeout."

Cheng Yun was in tears: "If you are comfortable during your stay, please leave a good review"

Initially, the owners of the supermarkets and restaurants on both sides approached him, bringing a modest flower basket to congratulate him, aiming to establish a good relationship. Following that, there were colleagues of Professor Cheng and Professor An, specifically the professors and lecturers from Yizhou University, whom Cheng Yun had some impression of. Additionally, there were about ten students, whom Cheng Yun estimated to be students from either Professor Cheng or Professor An's classes, or perhaps graduate students they had taken in.

He laid out a red carpet at the entrance, and several flower baskets ordered yesterday have also been delivered, placed on both sides of the entrance for good fortune

Hello. He quickly gathered his spirits and said, "I apologize, I dozed off this afternoon and fell asleep"

What is the price range

The two individuals viewed the images and decisively booked a couple-themed room online, staying for three consecutive days without any hesitation

two hundred

Cheng Yun directly closed the door

What is the matter?" The old master asked with a kind smile

Hello. Cheng Yan also smiled faintly, then looked at him with a somewhat suspicious gaze, furrowing her brows.

Thank you very much

Cheng Yan returned home after having lunch, estimating that she would lie down at home for the entire day

"You are welcome. Remember to change your clothes before you go out. The hotel officially opens today, and I wonder if any guests will come. If others see you in your current outfit, they might think you are crazy," Cheng Yun said. "If all goes well, I will hire a cleaning lady and a cashier in a couple of days. You'd better not let your guard down in front of her, or it will be quite troublesome."

Cheng Yan pushed the door open and walked into the hotel lobby, and at a glance, she saw the old Frenchman sitting on the sofa. Frowning slightly, she looked at Cheng Yun and whispered, "Who is this..."

Around 9 o'clock, contrary to Cheng Yun's expectations, people began to arrive one after another, bringing flower baskets to show their support

It was not until 11 o'clock that Cheng Yan leisurely rode a Mobike from one end of the street.

Cheng Yun sat in front of the counter and yawned

Cheng Yun was at a loss for words and changed the subject, "You should have filled out your application by now, right? Have you decided which school to apply to? What major?"

At one moment, a large array of flower baskets was displayed at the entrance of the hotel, giving the impression that "this boss has a wide network of relationships"

"It's alright." Cheng Yan said lightly, casually placing the small flower basket on the ground.

He never considered that there might come a day when he could change the fate of the Earth; he simply wished to live a mundane life. He would never become a caretaker for those time travelers, at most he would be a somewhat special innkeeper.

Cheng Yan naturally had not yet gotten out of bed. He entered the room and placed a portion of breakfast on the dining table, then walked into the empty master bedroom to take two sets of Professor Cheng's clothes before leaving in a hurry.

He has not slept well for more than ten days, but the quality of his sleep last night was particularly poor

In our world, it belongs to very simple things. "Old Master" said while turning his head to examine the wall, "Let me set up a magic array for you."

Hmm? Cheng Yun was taken aback, "Is there such a thing?"

Just take care of yourself! Cheng Yan frowned in displeasure and said, "How many times do I have to say it? Do not speak to me in a parental tone."

Hmm? The girl opened Meituan, "Is it Meituan?"

"Yes, including Meituan," Cheng Yun said, "We have just opened, and everything in the rooms is new"

The old man paused for a moment, then smiled slightly, "What a coincidence."

Cheng Yuncai felt extremely awkward, almost blushing: "Stop getting hung up on these coincidences. You should first explain to me, I gave you 200 yuan, and you only brought this one item over?"

That was indeed the cheapest mixed flowers in a flower basket, the smallest basket, a genuine bamboo-woven basket filled with a hodgepodge of flowers, rather than a beautifully decorative flower basket used for a grand opening. Cheng Yun estimated that this flower basket could be purchased for no more than 20 to 30 yuan, perhaps Cheng Yan had even compared prices at three different places and bargained.

However, no matter how one puts it, this is the first business transaction since the opening. Cheng Yun was very courteous in assisting them with the check-in process. When handing them the room key, he also said: "If you have any questions, feel free to come to me. If you need any assistance, just let me know. The washing machine is provided free of charge, and if there aren't enough hangers, you can also tell me."

In the afternoon, he printed a job advertisement to post outside and also published the recruitment information online, then sat at the counter, drowsily waiting for customers to arrive

Saying this, Cheng Yun looked up and down at the old master again and said, "It might be a bit short on you, but it won't be too short."

How much is it exactly

"Guests," Cheng Yun replied irritably

Many mental spells can achieve this, but these spells are at least second-level spells, or they are spells that require a special license to be used in specific situations as strictly regulated by the state. The old master said calmly, "There are spells that can make you faint instantly, spells that can make you lose consciousness, spells that can make a day pass in the blink of an eye, and spells that can help you have sweet dreams. Would you like to give it a try?"

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