Chapter 09

Everything is left unspoken. She can only endure her frustration

Lu Ziang reluctantly released his grip, letting out a helpless smile, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, just come with me."

Lu Ziang hung up the phone and said to Xin Xianuan: "Call your mother and ask her to go to the private room A012 at Yipin Huasheng."

It is easy to imagine that the simultaneous appearance of Lu Ziang and Xin Xianuan is not a problem; what is important is that their clasped hands prominently appear before both sets of parents. Lu Ziang presents a nonchalant demeanor as he pulls Xin Xianuan to his side

I have investigated that this hotel primarily caters to foreign guests, and the only advantage is its proximity to the pier. Foreign guests prioritize comfort, affordability, and convenience. That area is located in a soundproof zone, which is much better than this hotel facing the noise. If it were to open there, I believe this hotel would have no competitive edge

Xin Xiangnuan immediately held on honestly. Holding on was just holding on; after all, she wasn't losing much weight. As the two walked out of the hotel, the swift resolution surprised the front desk clerk, who looked at them with admiration. Xin Xiangnuan certainly understood the clerk's meaning, and at that moment, she truly wanted to burst into tears and rush over to tell her that it wasn't as she imagined, that she was not that kind of person

Xin Xia Nuan replied, "I hope there isn't, but there definitely is."

Xin Xia Nuan immediately stepped forward and followed, shaking her head as she walked beside him, saying: "No, I was just lost in thought a moment ago"

"Investigating the enemy situation," Lu Zi'ang said, half leaning against the chair, his head slightly tilted back. "I looked at the performance of various hotels in our city this season. Our Shangri-La ranks last, while this one ranks first. The Shangri-La Hotel primarily targets the high-end market, with a minimum consumption exceeding 10,000, catering to the upper class. I always feel that this market is too narrow. Less than 10% of the population in our city belongs to the upper class, while the middle class constitutes the majority. Look at this hotel; it caters to all levels, with prices starting as low as 300 and reaching up to 10,000."

Xin Xia Nuan hurriedly lowered her head and said, "What exactly are we going to do in the hotel?" She truly could not understand the reason behind this.

No! Xin Xia Nuan anxiously tried to pull her hand away from his grip, but Lu Zi Ang held on tightly. Xin Xia Nuan furrowed her brows, her expression starting to turn displeased, "Brother, don't force me to take action against you"

Well, there have been ... ...

"What are you all doing..." Xin Mu could no longer hold back. Although in the past it was fine for siblings to hold hands or hug, now that they have grown up, it seems somewhat inappropriate to do so in public.

Since the president has made this choice, I will prepare a report

Lu Ziang smirked and said, "It is now off-duty time, call me dear."

Lu Ziang narrowed his eyes slightly and scrutinized her from head to toe, "Do you wish for it to exist or not?"

After finishing the call with Xin Xia, there were still many doubts in her heart. It was quite puzzling to be invited to dinner for no apparent reason

Lu Ziang nodded, tilting his head slightly as he looked at his arm, "Holding on."

Xin Xia Nuan was momentarily speechless, standing still in place, simply staring blankly as Lu Zi Ang went to the front desk to obtain the room key. After taking a few steps, Lu Zi Ang noticed that Xin Xia Nuan had not followed him and turned back to look at her. Xin Xia Nuan remained where she was, seemingly still harboring some resentment towards him

Lu Ziang laughed: "Are you helping me take out my phone or taking the opportunity to touch me? Don't you know that some parts of a man's body are very sensitive?"

Xin Xia could not help but look at Lu Ziang with new eyes. The boy who was once carefree and indifferent to his studies in childhood had surprisingly become so meticulous in his thoughts and began to take his work seriously, which was truly unlike him

The journey to Yipin Huasheng took about 20 minutes, and with the traffic lights and congestion, it took nearly half an hour to arrive. When Xin Xia Nuan saw the modern car in the garage, it looked familiar. Looking at the license plate, she realized it was her car, undoubtedly driven out by her mother. Thinking about her own car that she hadn't even had the chance to sit in yet, she felt a pang of sadness, blaming the person in front of her for it.

Lu Ziang couldn't help but smile, holding Xin Xianuan's hand as they walked upward. Xin Xianuan stared blankly at their intertwined hands, realizing how it made her heart tremble; the warmth of his palm warmed her already damp heart.

Regarding Lu Ziang's sudden remarks, Xin Xianuan was momentarily taken aback, and then objectively stated: "It can be said that each has its own advantages. Our Shangri-La is located in a bustling area, favored by the wealthy young people of this city, and belongs to the category of low sales with high profits. However, this hotel is different; it is situated by the dock, making it convenient for attracting foreign travelers, and its room rates are quite ordinary, which should fall under the category of low profits with high sales."

"Not bad." Lu Ziang turned and sat down on the nearby sofa, looking around before fixing his gaze on Xin Xianuan, who was standing in front of him in a daze. "What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

The location of Shangri-La is the most expensive in the city, surrounded by high-end establishments, which is not suitable for a hotel like this one. Firstly, wealthy individuals do not like to mix with others, and secondly, the consumption at Shangri-La is excessively high, with almost all visitors being affluent. If it were to lower its standards, it may not necessarily attract customers.

The surrounding air instantly solidified

Xin Xia Nuan could not help but sweep her gaze across the crowd with a look of resentment. Lu Zi Ang ignored her glare and held her hand, leading her directly forward. Xin Xia Nuan struggled the entire time, trying to pull her hand back, but this guy suddenly refused to let go, firmly dragging her to knock on the door of room A012.

Lu Ziang said while driving, "I asked you to help me get the phone."

Ah?

Are you specifically trying to tease me in sensitive areas? Lu Ziang was driving, his face showing little expression

"I said so." Xin Xia Nuan suddenly puffed out her chest, looking quite self-righteous. Lu Zi Ang glanced over there and said with a hint of disappointment, "I remember a great breast enhancement product; I will buy it for you next time."

Xin Xia Nuan felt a flush of warmth on her face, accompanied by a sense of frustration. She was not a desperate woman; it was just that helping him retrieve his phone was quite inconvenient. With the seatbelt on and the distance between them, her arms were not long enough. She had no choice but to unbuckle the seatbelt and lean over to assist him in getting the phone. After much effort, she finally managed to pull it out. Unexpectedly, Lu Zi Ang made a sudden turn, causing her to lean directly onto his lap, and in her moment of urgency, she instinctively grabbed his pants. Once she calmed down, Xin Xia Nuan stared blankly at the area she was holding—the fabric on the inner thigh of his pants.

What advantages does this hotel have compared to the hotels under our company's name

Xin Xia's heart was broken; indeed, she had lifted a stone only to drop it on her own foot, and it was herself who was hurt. She suddenly fell silent, brooding. Lu Zi'ang glanced at her and, seeing her so dejected, couldn't help but laugh, feeling particularly good, "I have never been alone with a woman."

Xin Xia shot him a glance and said, "I told Uncle Lu that you were bullying me"

Oh. Xinxia Nuan dialed a number at her home; at this time, her father was certainly not at home, but her mother, a full-time housewife, was definitely there. She spoke briefly with Mrs. Xin, who readily agreed. Clearly, Mrs. Xin quite liked Lu Zi'ang.

"Don't you think it's a waste?" Lu Ziang walked to the bedside and smiled gently at her

Xin Xia Nuan's face immediately turned red. Lu Zi Ang's erratic personality had not changed; he still enjoyed being reckless. Xin Xia Nuan swallowed hard and quickly changed the subject, "Can we go out?"

"You should explain in detail how I have bullied you, hmm?" Lu Ziang displayed a friendly smile, yet in Xin Xianuan's eyes, this smile was exceedingly dangerous

This feeling has never been experienced before. She knows that this feeling is only for Lu Ziang, and only for him

However, this establishment ... ...

Xin Xia understands Lu Zi'ang's meaning, which is simply that the source of the Shangri-La market is too small, only capturing the money of a small portion of people However

Xin Xia Nuan glanced at their car, which was now on a bustling street. One must drive carefully; life is not something to be trifled with. She had no choice but to reach her hand into Lu Zi Ang's outer coat, searching for the inner pocket

"Do you not trust me?" Lu Ziang looked at her with a blank expression

Lu Ziang seemed to be waiting for Aunt Xin to speak, and with a beaming smile, he said: "Aunt, I plan to marry Nuan Nuan"

She immediately backtracked like an ostrich, saying, "I don't have the eloquence, so I won't say anything more. Let's... let's go back."

Xin Xia Nuan quickly sat up straight, handed her phone to her, fastened her own seatbelt, her face flushed like a sunset, "No, it was just an accident."

Lu Ziang remained silent, dialed a number on his phone, reserved a private room at Yipin Huasheng, and then made another call, putting on his headphones. "Mom, has Dad come home? ... ... You and Dad go to private room A012 at Yipin Huasheng, there's something. You'll know when you get there, it's a surprise. Uh-huh, okay, bye."

What are you doing?" Xinxia Nuan felt somewhat perplexed

Lu Ziang was staying in a business room, a standard room. The first thing he did upon entering was to draw back the curtains and gaze at the view outside the floor-to-ceiling window. This location faced the sea and was very close to the dock

Xin Xia took a deep breath, her gaze unwavering, with an expression of righteousness, "I will not do it."

Xin Xia was taken aback. She opened her mouth and stammered as she hurriedly refused, "Brother, you understand, even though we are together, I am quite conservative. Premarital sexual relations are absolutely out of the question!"

Xin Xia suddenly became dispirited again. She is Princess Taiping, and she knows it; there is no need for repeated reminders. Lu Zi'ang, seeing how much it bothered her, smiled and said, "It's fine, it's a good thing that I can 'know it like the back of my hand'"

It is quite strange; she personally cares a lot about her first time, yet she does not have the same expectations for men. Perhaps it is because she has spent a long time with Manni, and in this regard, she is somewhat indifferent. As they reached the door, Lu Zi'ang was about to open it when she casually asked with a smile, "Brother, have you ever shared a room with a woman in America?"

Without a second thought, Xin Xia Nuan directly bit the hand that was lifting her chin, saying, "Sure, we can talk about it after we get married"

Lu Ziang raised an eyebrow and said, "What do you mean?"

After getting into Lu Ziang's car, Lu Ziang drove Xin Xia Nuan home. At a red light, Lu Ziang seemed to think of something and prepared to take out his phone. Unfortunately, the light turned green. Lu Ziang then asked Xin Xia Nuan to help him retrieve his phone from the inner pocket.

Xinxia looked at him with a resentful gaze, as if she were a vengeful spirit. However, Lu Zi'ang unexpectedly pinned her against the door, lifting her chin to examine her closely, "You are the first woman to share a room with me alone; shall we make this a common occurrence?"

Lu Ziang smiled and said, "I never said I wanted to reform Shangri-La. What I am referring to is the piece of land in front." Lu Ziang pointed to a section of land that had been vacated on the dock side. He continued, "This piece of land has just been reclaimed, and it is currently in the planning stage for bidding. I intend to develop a hotel on this land."

Well then. Lu Ziang did not insist, wrapping his arms around her as they stepped out. Xin Xiaonuan allowed Lu Ziang to hold her, thinking that after spending these years in America, he must not be as innocent as he appeared. His calm demeanor did not resemble that of a young man who was inexperienced in love. In the past, when she was in a relationship with Liao Xiu, he had proposed intimacy several times, but she had always refused. Initially, Liao Xiu was quite displeased, but later he became indifferent.

Lu Ziang raised an eyebrow, a hint of a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "Nuan, what are you afraid of? Every woman must go through this at least once"

Is it not acceptable to have a meal?