"Right, those are for you to stay in. As long as you have crystal cores or gold and silver jewelry, you can stay there.
There’s a restaurant there; you can eat whenever you like.
The shop next door sells some groceries. You can browse around, and as long as you have money, you can buy anything you like."
Chu Jiangyue patiently introduced everything about Jianglin Hotel to the little girl.
Upon hearing Yun Zijin’s words, the little girl suddenly felt as if this was paradise. If only her parents could hold on a little longer...
Thinking about this, the girl’s eyes naturally turned red.
However, perhaps because Chu Jiangyue had taken care of her all the way but never gave her free food, she realized that from now on she would have to rely on herself, so she held back her tears.
She couldn’t cry; one cry and she might annoy Sister Chu, and what if she gets kicked out?
The little girl wiped the tears from her eyes with her hand and then followed Chu Jiangyue out of the car, "Sister Chu, I want to live in a pretty house; how can I do that?"
Along the way, under Chu Jiangyue’s guidance, she had collected some crystal cores, and her backpack still contained the gold and silver jewelry Sister Chu helped her pack, which should last her a while if used sparingly.
Once she’s familiar with this place, she’ll be able to earn her own money to buy food.
Upon hearing the girl’s inquiry, Chu Jiangyue remembered that the people who followed her didn’t know how to exchange crystal cores and gold and silver jewelry for true copper coins.
"I’ll take you all with me. All first-time guests, follow me next!"
Chu Jiangyue raised her voice, aiming for everyone to hear.
"Host, let me help you!"
Little Fox stood on Chu Jiangyue’s shoulder, waved its paw, and Chu Jiangyue’s voice seemed to be amplified by a central speaker, though not loud, everyone heard.
After speaking, Yun Zijin led the little girl towards the direction of the office hall.
The little girl followed behind Chu Jiangyue slowly and soon felt like she entered a place as bright as daylight.
"Welcome to Jianglin Hotel."
Seeing Chu Jiangyue bring back so many people, the curve on Chu Jiangyang’s face slightly rose.
Such a diligent shopkeeper he had never seen before, but this also proved that he had followed the right shopkeeper this time.
Once this mission ends successfully, maybe he could get a promotion.
Chu Jiangyang’s thoughts were unknown to Chu Jiangyue, but even if she knew, she wouldn’t have any opinions.
Since it’s a mission, it proves that Chu Jiangyang would certainly be responsible; otherwise, failing and getting returned wouldn’t be a joking matter.
"He’s the hotel manager. If you don’t understand anything in the future, you can ask him.
I may not always be here, but he will be.
Alright, queue up by yourselves. On my side or his side, it’s both fine.
Prepare your crystal cores, gold, and silver jewelry, and when it’s your turn, place them on the tray on the Exchange Device, and you’ll hear a notification of how much you can exchange.
If you’re unsatisfied with the amount, you can refuse the exchange, but the exchange amount will absolutely not change!
Everyone, any troublemakers will be expelled from the hotel and put on a blacklist, forbidden from stepping into Jianglin Hotel!"
Since many returned with her this time, a mixed group, Chu Jiangyue feared someone might try to fish in troubled waters, so she directly stated the consequences.
If anyone knowingly commits a crime, then they should not blame her for being ruthless.
Upon hearing Chu Jiangyue’s words, some looked calm, some shrank their necks, and others showed disdainful expressions.
No matter what attitude they had, Chu Jiangyue no longer paid attention and began earnestly explaining to the little girl first in line how to exchange crystal cores and gold and silver jewelry for money used in Jianglin Hotel.
Following Chu Jiangyue’s instructions, the little girl completed the operations step by step in an orderly manner. Chu Jiangyue nodded again; she was a good girl, a clever little one!
Granny Hua knew Chu Jiangyue was back and hurriedly came out of her place, rushed to Chu Jiangyue’s residence, and began bustling in the kitchen.
Because so many people needed registering, Chu Jiangyue felt her actions had become mechanical.
However, the advantage of having many people was that Chu Jiangyue’s balance, which hadn’t seen much fluctuation in a long time, finally experienced a surge today.
Because she was dedicated to the registration of identity cards for new guests, exchanging their crystal cores and gold and silver jewelry, Chu Jiangyue was unaware that those newcomers, upon seeing normal food in the restaurant, became emotionally overwhelmed.
A few noticed the hotel’s clinic with doctors and nurses inside.
Here, was seemingly a utopian place providing the desired life for everyone.
Cheng Yuchen and others stood outside the Jianglin Hotel clinic, feeling grateful for their decision.
"This time, we made the right bet!"
Before arriving at Jianglin Hotel, he was very anxious, afraid that Chu Jiangyue’s previous words were just to deceive them, but upon truly arriving, Cheng Yuchen felt that Chu Jiangyue’s verbal prowess was lacking.
Such a wonderful place, yet in Chu Jiangyue’s words, it became merely a hotel where crystal cores guaranteed food and warmth?
This was clearly the hope in this despairing apocalypse.
At this moment, Cheng Yuchen began to feel fortunate that T City and City B were neighbors, or else as Chu Jiangyue expanded bit by bit, those far away places wouldn’t know when they would encounter Chu Jiangyue on her journey.
"Let’s go, check the restaurant and see what’s available to eat."
Hao Ren was very curious about the 24-hour open restaurant.
Several of them partnered and entered the restaurant together.
However, because so many came all at once, the restaurant was at capacity at this time.
"Should we pack and eat at the lounge area of the office hall?"
While lining up to register their identity cards earlier, they had noticed the lounge area had plenty of tables and chairs and even offered free refills of water, but hadn’t seen anyone resting there.
Since the restaurant lacked seating, why not pack meals to go and eat at the office hall?
Anyway, there was no rule mentioned by Chu Jiangyue in Jianglin Hotel about not bringing meals to the office hall for eating.
"I think that’s possible!"
After agreeing unanimously, they joined a line.
The queue progressed rapidly, leading to speculation among them if the cooks inside were robots.
But ultimately, no one provided them an answer, so they quietly waited their turn.
Soon, their turn arrived.
"New here? Pick what you want here, then use your identity card to swipe and pay.
Keep an eye on your card’s balance and avoid picking items beyond what your balance allows, or else there will be consequences."
Although a mistake like this wouldn’t lead to severe punishment, no one wanted to get shocked with an electric jolt before eating, ending up with a hairstyle that exploded like dynamite, saving on hairdressing costs.
"Thank you."
Cheng Yuchen didn’t expect someone to be kind enough to specifically guide them on how to dine and pay here.