However, now they can’t even leave the Jianglin Hotel, so the trip to Province H will have to be postponed.
"Well, you’re in the right place. Allow me to formally introduce, this is the Jianglin Hotel. I’m the owner of Jianglin Hotel, you can call me Boss Chu."
Chu Jiangyue took the opportunity to introduce herself and the existence of the Jianglin Hotel.
"Jianglin Hotel? Someone actually dares to open a hotel now?"
Wouldn’t the supplies in the hotel be taken away in no time?
The group looked at Chu Jiangyue with sympathy and pity.
"This is the hotel entrance; you can come in and take a look. If you want to buy something, you need to get an Identity Card at the service hall."
Chu Jiangyue ignored their looks. She had already opened the hotel, despite the risks.
As for the supplies in the hotel, if they could take them, they were welcome to try.
The group was curious about Chu Jiangyue because of her calm demeanor.
They followed Chu Jiangyue and Shen Zhigui through the doors of the Jianglin Hotel.
"There are actually plants here!"
Upon entering the hotel, they were greeted by green lawns, making their eyes feel relieved.
Previously, outside, all they saw were corpses and garbage, without a hint of greenery, their eyes were practically going blind.
"Over there is the restaurant and grocery store, that way is the service hall, and in front are the residences. Right now, only Zone B has rooms. If you wish to stay, you’ll need to get an Identity Card."
"What is an Identity Card? Is it like an ID or something?"
The group knew nothing about the Jianglin Hotel.
Since they were new guests, Chu Jiangyue patiently explained some of the hotel’s rules.
"There’s a restaurant?"
They only caught the words "restaurant." Being outside for so long, they hadn’t had a proper meal in days.
"Yes, the restaurant has meals, as well as simpler options like steamed buns. It depends on what you want to eat."
Hearing what Chu Jiangyue said, their eyes lit up with hope; if she was telling the truth, they felt they had struck gold.
"Let’s go to the restaurant!"
"To dine at the restaurant, you need an Identity Card. I suggest you first visit the service hall for an Identity Card."
Chu Jiangyue thought they hadn’t understood her, so she emphasized the importance of the Identity Card again.
"Isn’t everything free now? That Identity Card you mentioned, does it really matter?"
"Bringing up getting things for free in front of me, the owner, might not be the best idea."
Did they think they could just take her stuff for free? They’d have to see if they had the nerve to snatch it!
The group fell silent, though they showed no intention of heading to the service hall; instead, they continued to ask Chu Jiangyue to take them to the restaurant.
Chu Jiangyue knew that some people just wouldn’t listen to kind advice.
If they didn’t want an Identity Card, she wouldn’t force them: "The restaurant is over there, you can go on your own."
Trying to get things for free at her hotel, Chu Jiangyue had no time for that.
When they realized Chu Jiangyue wouldn’t accompany them, they were displeased, but when they tried to grab her, they were deterred by Shen Zhigui’s gaze.
Chu Jiangyue watched them head toward the restaurant, silently mourning their fate for a moment.
Seeing the sly glint in Chu Jiangyue’s eyes, Shen Zhigui’s lips curved into a small smile.
Chu Jiangyue returned to her quarters, and Shen Zhigui and his group returned to their room in Zone B.
Meanwhile, the group who insisted on getting things for free had reached the restaurant.
It wasn’t mealtime, so there weren’t many people inside. The group was immediately drawn to the items in the display case.
The fresh and hot food nearly drove them wild with desire.
"Hello, guests. May I assist you with anything?"
The restaurant’s robotic server approached them, asking politely.
"Get lost, don’t bother us!"
The group took out a hammer from their backpack, ready to smash the display case.
"Hey! What are you doing?"
Other diners noticed their "bold action" and hastily tried to stop them.
Such reckless bravery! One swing could mean they’d be thrown out of Jianglin Hotel in no time.
Jianglin Hotel was surrounded by zombies.
People would walk in one moment, only to be torn to pieces the next, a guaranteed gruesome end.
"With so many good things here, you’re really resisting the urge to grab them? If you don’t want them, we will!"
Saying this, they prepared to swing the hammer again.
"I advise against it."
A well-meaning diner warned them, with a serious expression.
The group frowned, why were so many people advising them not to smash the case?
Despite all the goods inside, was everyone else blind?
"Why shouldn’t we smash it? Everywhere offers free stuff now, don’t be ridiculous."
"That might be true elsewhere, but at Jianglin Hotel, smash it and they’ll throw you out."
Look at the zombies outside Jianglin Hotel; being thrown out means almost certain death."
The diners were genuinely kind, attempting to dissuade them from reckless actions.
If it had been just one or two people advising them, they might have ignored it, but with so many cautioning them, they sensed something was wrong.
"We met a woman claiming to be the hotel’s owner when we came in. Do you know her?"
Their impression of Jianglin Hotel grew increasingly odd.
"Ah! You must have met Boss Chu. Didn’t she tell you to get an Identity Card before buying anything?"
Strange, Boss Chu was usually very patient with new guests.
"She did, but..."
Hearing this, others guessed their mindset, though they were scornful, they didn’t show it.
"I advise you to listen to the warnings."
With that, the seasoned guests left them be; by refusing to listen, they brought trouble upon themselves.
The group with the hammer exchanged glances and, for the sake of their safety, decided to take a step back.
"Let’s check out the service hall."
Chu Jiangyue had mentioned the service hall, and so did the diners; it was enough to prove the hall’s importance.
Everyone agreed, they put away the hammer, left the restaurant, and headed to the service hall Chu Jiangyue had pointed out.
Upon entering the service hall, they saw Chu Jiangyang at the counter, assisting customers with recharges.
"Hello, guests. How may I assist you?"
Glancing at the group, Chu Jiangyang greeted them with a smile.