I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 349: Chapter 306: Should Have Checked the Almanac—A Miscalculation! (Make-up for the 29th)

Turning back, Yang Zhi volunteered to help repair the bicycle. Xie Yunhai understood his intentions and naturally agreed. After all... money, he had plenty. Why earn extra money? Naturally, to make his life more comfortable.

After a while, the bicycle wasn’t fixed, but instead, a storm swept in again. Looking at the time, it seemed like it would be dark by the time they were halfway back.

Director Xu took the opportunity to say, ”Why not rest here for a night?”

After some discussion, they agreed. But Director Xu had some urgent matters and couldn’t accompany the siblings over.

When out and about, claiming to be siblings made things easier.

The two arrived at the entrance of the hostel, where a woman, seemingly in her thirties, blocked the doorway, ”Looking to stay? You’re too late, no rooms are available. Come back tomorrow.”

The siblings exchanged a glance, frowning internally: Who is this woman? So rude, even if you’re in charge here, you shouldn’t block people so discourteously.

But while out and about, Xie Yunhai didn’t want to cause trouble. Before figuring things out, he usually stayed calm and asked politely, ”Sister-in-law, my sister and I came from afar to visit family. Now we haven’t found them, and it’s getting late. Could you find us a room as an exception?”

Unexpectedly, Xie Yunhai’s words made the woman even more disdainful. Just as she was about to mock them, Director Xu arrived. He was accompanied by an older aunt, who had a badge on her chest that read hostel attendant, indicating she was staff too.

”Brother Xie, there’s no room left, right? It’s unavoidable. This place, though remote, attracts many visitors, especially with this weather delaying people. Of course, it’s fully occupied. Luckily, I have some favor here. ... I’ve already spoken with Aunt Wei. She’ll rearrange things to definitely find you a room.”

Jiang Mingyue and Xie Yunhai exchanged a glance when no one was watching, understanding clearly. Director Xu was playing tricks; he probably left on purpose earlier, and the woman blocking them was likely in on it, just to appear now and solve the problem.

All one can say is, it’s really shady down below!

Xie Yunhai immediately clasped his hands in gratitude, ”Thank you! Thank you! Someday, when you come to Nanxi City, I’ll host you warmly, showing my appreciation for today’s help.”

”Don’t mention it!”

Ugh! Arm in arm like good brothers, while internally engaging in defensive calculations against each other.

Even the two attendants were stunned.

Check-in went smoothly, fifty cents per room; they reserved two rooms and only needed to show the introduction letter, which Xie Yunhai had sorted out in advance.

Jiang Mingyue also noticed the aunt processing their check-in, named Wei Ju, aged forty-eight.

While Jiang Mingyue waited for the keys, Xie Yunhai escorted Xu Guoping out and slipped a pack of Yunyan cigarettes into his pocket, seeing Director Xu smile exceptionally brightly.

”Brother Xie, I appreciate your savvy ways.”

”Don’t mention it! Don’t mention it!”

Their mutual understanding was evident.

For such situations, Xie Yunhai was used to it. Many maintain a facade, but in private won’t uphold it for benefits, especially if it doesn’t breach principles. Offering convenience for a benefit is no big deal.

Though, the tactics are excessive! Xie Yunhai didn’t mind because he already calculated ahead, planning to let them gradually return the favors later!

Jiang Mingyue hadn’t received the key, as Aunt Wei’s granddaughter suddenly started crying.

”Sorry, I’ll be right back.”

Jiang Mingyue was quite helpless. The efficiency of this era was truly ”impressive!”

What else could she do but wait?

Unexpectedly, the woman from before wandered over again. Jiang Mingyue thought she was going to speak to her but was surprised when she just passed by, muttering, ”Unchaste! Using your looks to lure men everywhere, probably sneaking off for dates behind your boyfriend’s back!”

Her voice wasn’t loud, more like mumbling, but Jiang Mingyue’s sharp ears heard it all clearly.

Jiang Mingyue’s face turned dark, ”You must be out of your mind. Did water flood your brain? I suggest hospitalization!”

The Lou-surnamed attendant’s back stiffened, pausing for several seconds before continuing to sweep the floor.

Jiang Mingyue: ”...” Not only pretending others are deaf, but she acted deaf too!

Truly amazed! Encountered a weirdo!