pertwk Chapter 29 Check-in Dinner
Chapter 29 Check-in Dinner
The three of them walked in together as soon as they opened the door to room 3602.
I saw Lu Ziqiao sticking his butt out and crawling under the sofa looking for something.
Martin asked, "Ziqiao, what are you doing?"
"Oh? It's nothing, I was just checking if that mushroom spirit was hiding under the sofa."
Lu Ziqiao hurriedly stood up.
Hu Yifei asked curiously, "What mushroom spirit?"
Fearing exposure, Martin quickly nudged Zeng Xiaoxian.
Zeng Xiaoxian changed the subject, saying, "Oh, Ziqiao, we're here on behalf of the residents' committee to bring you some warmth."
"Warmth? Oh~ Love Apartment is so considerate, sending money so quickly!" Lu Ziqiao's expression brightened, and he stretched out his palm.
"Hahaha! It's not about giving money, it's about giving warmth." Zeng Xiaoxian chuckled as he handed the hot water bottle to Lu Ziqiao.
Lu Ziqiao stared blankly at the hot water bottle in his hand.
"I have one too."
Martin smiled and shook the hand warmer in his hand.
Lu Ziqiao: "..."
"This is just a small token of our appreciation, please accept it. Oh, and here's this month's rent statement as well."
Zeng Xiaoxian handed the list in his hand to Lu Ziqiao again.
"Martin, your rent is listed there too. Ziqiao has looked at it, you should take a look too."
"it is good."
Martin nodded.
"Hey! Wait a minute, the charges aren't right. Didn't I get my rent halved and all utilities free?" Lu Ziqiao looked bewildered as he held the list he had just finished reading.
"Oh, it's like this. This suite was originally for four people, but now only three of you, Martin, and Mika are staying here. Although you and Mika get half-price rent and all utilities are free, the three of you will need to share the rent for the other empty room, so there will be an extra charge."
"what?"
Lu Ziqiao looked at Martin in despair.
Martin shrugged indifferently.
[Lu Ziqiao: No way, I need to find someone willing to share the burden quickly, preferably someone who can also cover my rent, that would be perfect!]
Hu Yifei wandered around for a moment, then pulled out a hot water bottle and asked, "By the way, where's your girlfriend? I have another hot water bottle here to give her!"
"She disappeared as soon as she checked in, saying she went to visit other people upstairs and downstairs," Lu Ziqiao replied absentmindedly.
Who should we contact?
Hu Yifei smiled and said, "This girl seems to have a kind heart."
"Hey, Teacher Zeng, you're...the Women's Chairperson, right?" Lu Ziqiao quietly pulled Zeng Xiaoxian aside and asked in a low voice.
"He's the vice-vice chairman!"
Zeng Xiaoxian gave Lu Ziqiao an awkward glare.
With a constipated look on his face, Lu Ziqiao asked, "Ah, Vice Chairman, could you perhaps make an exception for the rent?"
Zeng Xiaoxian said with difficulty, "I can't make that decision either."
Seeing this, Lü Ziqiao realized, "I am a model young man with rich social experience!"
"How about this? You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll treat you to a meal at Xiao Nan Guo, and we can discuss it while we eat, okay?"
Lu Ziqiao gritted his teeth, unwilling to spend money on food, yet unable to pay the rent.
Zeng Xiaoxian beamed with joy.
Perfect timing! After fighting with Cooler Master for half a day and running around, he was already starving.
"Eating?" Hu Yifei suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling Zeng Xiaoxian and Lu Ziqiao.
"Okay, I've been busy all day and I'm starving. Since you're so enthusiastic, I'll gladly accept!"
Zeng Xiaoxian gave Martin a look and said, "Martin, go and get ready first. I'll go call Wanyu and Zhanbo. Everyone, gather in five minutes and let's go together."
Martin received the look and nodded slightly.
"ah?!"
Lu Ziqiao's heart was bleeding.
[Lu Ziqiao collapses: Where was I being enthusiastic? Good heavens! So many mouths? God! Just kill me with your sword!]
"Who called me? Who called me?"
Lin Wanyu skipped and hopped happily into the room.
Lu Zhanbo was following behind him.
"Wow, Wanyu, your ears are so sharp!"
Hu Yifei was very surprised. Could this be the legendary case of "walls having ears"?
"It's because of its keen sense of smell."
Lu Zhanbo took a deep breath and said happily, "Wanyu said she smelled a feast!"
"We haven't eaten yet!" Lu Ziqiao said with a look of utter despair.
"Oh, really? So my nose can actually predict the future!" Lin Wanyu's face was full of excitement.
Zeng Xiaoxian scratched his head, looking troubled, and asked, "What should we eat?"
"How about..." Hu Yifei was interrupted by Lu Ziqiao before she could finish speaking.
Lu Ziqiao immediately suggested, "How about mala tang?"
"Huh? Isn't it Little South Country?" Hu Yifei looked at Lu Ziqiao with dissatisfaction.
"Malatang...it's very plentiful, and there's a place right downstairs. It's economical and has everything. You wait here, I'll go buy some now."
Lu Ziqiao quickly listed several advantages of mala tang (a type of spicy hot pot) and then ran away.
As a result, Martin, who was prepared, blocked them at the door.
"Hey Martin, what are you doing blocking my way? Don't delay my grocery shopping."
Martin crossed his arms and stared intently at Lü Ziqiao until Lü Ziqiao guiltily looked away. Then he pursed his lips and said, "You didn't bring your wallet. Are you going to buy it on credit or pay me back with your body?"
Upon closer inspection, everyone noticed a brown wallet prominently displayed on the coffee table.
Kid, I've seen this before. Trying to steal a chicken? No way!
Lu Ziqiao said awkwardly, "Ah? Oh, haha, look at me, I forgot in my haste."
Martin walked over, picked up the wallet, and handed it to Lu Ziqiao, smiling slightly. "Ziqiao, you don't want the rent reduction and free utilities to be canceled, do you?"
"Wh...what do you mean?"
Lu Ziqiao's heart skipped a beat.
"You know what I mean."
Martin patted Lu Ziqiao on the shoulder meaningfully, then slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked toward his room.
He was going to put Toad back in the room.
"Please have a seat, everyone. I'll go put my things away."
Lu Ziqiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his heart pounding with panic.
"Uh, I'm going to buy some spicy hot pot, I'll be back in a bit!"
Lu Ziqiao clutched his wallet and ran out.
Lu Zhanbo looked at everyone, bewildered, and said, "What did those two mean just now? I didn't understand a word they said."
"have no idea."
Lin Wanyu shook her head.
"Sigh~"
Hu Yifei sat down on the sofa, looking annoyed. "We were supposed to eat at Xiao Nan Guo, why did we suddenly change our minds?"
Zeng Xiaoxian comforted him, "Alright, Ziqiao isn't rich either. He should be grateful to have food to eat. Why ask for so much?"
Hearing this, Hu Yifei couldn't say anything more and could only accept the reality.
Lu Ziqiao was in a daze the whole way, constantly pondering Martin's words. He had a feeling that Martin knew something.
Had he seen through my fake relationship with Meijia? No way, I didn't give anything away. It must have been Meijia, that stupid woman who's good for nothing but ruining things, who exposed me!
Lu Ziqiao obediently went downstairs and bought some spicy hot pot. When he paid, he was so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe.
The hot pot owner thought he had cut off a piece of his flesh.
Lu Ziqiao: That's exactly what it means to cut your own flesh!
Martin instructed Nobio to keep an eye on Cooler Master, then went to the living room and chatted casually with everyone.
Not long after, Lü Ziqiao returned with a package of spicy hot pot.
The starving crowd devoured the spicy hot pot, bringing the day to a perfect close.
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