Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Work for Me
"Where are we going?"
Xia Liang glanced at her. "Taking you to your new home. Aren’t you afraid of that drunk?"
After speaking, Xia Liang watched her go upstairs. They arrived at the sixth floor, where he took out a key, opened the door, and went inside. The room was a themed, turn-key apartment, fully furnished and move-in ready.
Xi Yiqian was still feeling dizzy, but Xia Liang tossed the room keys directly to her.
"Move out of your old place. From now on, you’ll live here temporarily. Consider it an employee benefit."
Seeing that Xi Yiqian was about to refuse, Xia Liang glared at her.
Xi Yiqian clutched the keys tightly, swallowing the words she had been about to say. Only then did Xia Liang nod in satisfaction.
Don’t be fooled by how delicate and weak this girl seems. If you offered to keep her as a mistress, she would never agree. So, it’s better to just have her work for me.
"From now on, you’ll be with me. I’ll make sure you live well. Let’s go, we still have things to investigate."
With that, he led Xi Yiqian out the door once more.
Xia Liang couldn’t deny he had feelings for Xi Yiqian, but he wouldn’t be the one to bring up becoming boyfriend and girlfriend. He’d let things develop naturally.
The two got back into the car and headed toward the Qingyun Grand Hotel.
The Qingyun Grand Hotel was located in the center of Qingyun Province and named after it. As a landmark of Qingyun City, the super five-star hotel had cost over 500 Yuan to build and was a favorite haunt of the wealthy. It boasted top-notch cuisine, elite presidential suites, and state-of-the-art entertainment and fitness facilities. Staying there was like living in paradise.
And now it’s mine!
Then again, I’ve owned Qingyun Hotel for a day now and haven’t even gone to see it. With 100% ownership, will I end up losing a fortune?
While lost in thought, Xia Liang led Xi Yiqian inside. As Qingyun’s top five-star hotel, the decor was luxurious. The dishes were pricey, but of course, also delicious. The quality of service went without saying.
As they approached the entrance, two attendants smiled, bowed slightly, and said softly, "Welcome."
There was none of the cliché, condescending drama one might expect, though that might have been because they noticed Xia Liang’s Lamborghini.
As soon as the pair stepped into the hotel, they walked onto a red carpet. The surrounding staff members bowed slightly to them in unison, all saying, "Welcome."
This sent a jolt of panic through Xi Yiqian. She couldn’t help but tug on Xia Liang’s sleeve, her voice trembling.
"What... what are we doing here?"
"To find you a job. Didn’t you study hotel management?"
With that, he took Xi Yiqian’s hand and strode inside, head held high.
「Meanwhile, in a luxurious office on the hotel’s top floor...」
"The hotel has a new owner?" General Manager Qian Wan held a share transfer document with trembling hands.
Just a short while ago, all the hotel’s shareholders had transferred their shares to the same person: Xia Liang. And he, the general manager, was merely an employee hired by the shareholders to run Qingyun Hotel. So now, Xia Liang was not only the new owner of Qingyun Grand Hotel but also his new boss.
The news was so sudden that he hadn’t yet had the chance to inform the rest of the hotel staff.
General Manager Qian Wan grabbed the phone and dialed the number for Xia Liang listed on the document.
Downstairs, Xia Liang, who had just entered the hotel, frowned. He wasn’t sure how to find the general manager. Seeing the incoming call, he immediately answered.
"Hello, is this Mr. Xia Liang? I’m Xiao Qian, the manager of Qingyun Grand Hotel."
"Qingyun Grand Hotel? Xiao Qian?" Xia Liang’s lips curled into a smile. Speak of the devil.
"Yes, that’s right," Qian Wan confirmed, then quickly asked, "As the hotel’s largest shareholder, I was hoping you could come by sometime. It would be good for the staff to meet you, to avoid any... unfortunate misunderstandings from someone who doesn’t recognize you."
Xia Liang had no interest in such formalities.
"No need to be so conspicuous. Just keep the hotel running as usual and deposit the profits into my account. As it happens, I’m in the lobby right now. Come on down; I have something to discuss with you."
With that, Xia Liang hung up.
Qian Wan swallowed hard. The moment has finally arrived. I wonder if I can keep my position as general manager...
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Qian Wan hurried out of his office and headed for the hotel lobby.
After hanging up, Xia Liang and Xi Yiqian waited in the lobby.
"Huh? Xi Yiqian?"
Just then, a voice called out, and the two of them instinctively turned their heads. They saw a woman dressed in a sexy outfit, her hair styled in big waves. The next second, the woman’s info panel appeared before Xia Liang.
[Name: Han Juan
Age: 21
Appearance: 82 (Plastic Surgery +5, Makeup +5)
Occupation: Qingyun Academy Sophomore
Income: 0.2 Yuan (Pocket Money)
Harmonious Value: 50 (Has had at least 5 boyfriends.)]
From Qingyun University? Looks like she knows Xi Yiqian.
As Han Juan walked over, Xia Liang remained silent.
Seeing her, Xi Yiqian instinctively lowered her head. "Han... Han Juan."
As Han Juan approached and saw Xi Yiqian’s face, a flicker of curiosity entered her eyes.
I didn’t expect Xi Yiqian would dare to show her real face today. Is it because of the man she’s with?
Her thoughts shifting, Han Juan’s gaze landed on Xia Liang. Wow! So handsome! A look of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she smiled at him. "Hi, my name is Han Juan. I’m Xi Yiqian’s classmate. We used to be roommates."
"I’m Xia Liang."
His reply was simple and direct. Hearing that Xia Liang didn’t introduce himself as Xi Yiqian’s boyfriend made Han Juan happy, though also a little disappointed.
If only I wasn’t here with my boyfriend today... I’d definitely have to see if something could develop with him.
Her gaze returned to Xi Yiqian as she asked, "Are you here to apply for a job, too?"
Only the rich and powerful can afford to eat here, Han Juan thought. With her limited perspective, she couldn’t gauge Xia Liang’s true status, so she naturally assumed they weren’t here for a meal.
Xi Yiqian hesitated. Xia Liang did say he was bringing me here to work...
She nodded. "Yes."
Hearing this, a sneer touched Han Juan’s lips. "Yiqian, this is the Qingyun Grand Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in all of Qingyun City. You can’t get a job here just by applying."
Han Juan was about to say more when a voice called from behind her.
"Xiao Juan~"
Xia Liang looked toward the voice and saw a man in his twenties. His hair was slicked back until it shone, he stood about 1.78 meters tall, and he wore a suit that was clearly expensive. On his wrist was a Twenty Cents Rolex.
"Eee~" Hearing the voice, Han Juan’s face lit up with a flirtatious smile. "Darling, I’m over here..."
With that, she quickly walked over and took the man’s arm.