Chapter 20

Amid the collective anticipation of all Jin Yuanbao staff, they finally welcomed their first fully-booked summer tour group.

What? I’m not allowed to pick them up? Shu Lin received this thunderbolt early in the morning as he prepared to fetch the guests. Why! I even specially borrowed a minivan from Da Wu!

Xiao Yu glanced at him: The problem lies precisely with the minivan. The guests thought it looked too cheap and decided to take a premium car service instead.

Deeply discouraged, Shu Lin retreated to a corner to sulk.

Everyone else had their own tasks to attend to, with no time to comfort his wounded pride.

At 9:30 AM, the guests arrived.

Xiao Yu and Yuan Ying went to greet them outside the main gate. As the car door opened, out stepped a teenage girl.

Followed by another teenage girl, and another teenage girl, and another teenage girl, along with two teenage boys.

Yuan Ying’s eyes widened in shock, turning to silently question Xiao Yu why she hadn’t mentioned all the guests were minors.

Xiao Yu looked equally astonished, indicating she hadn’t known either.

They booked through WeChat and paid the full amount directly, Xiao Yu whispered in a panic. I… I was just so excited about getting a big booking that I forgot to ask their ages…

Don’t panic yet, let me think of something, Yuan Ying reassured her.

Most visitors to Jinlin Town were adults, as few minors showed interest in snow-capped mountains and hot springs. Since Jin Yuanbao opened, they had only handled two bookings involving minors, so it was understandable that Xiao Yu had forgotten to verify ages.

While Yuan Ying understood the oversight, the current situation was indeed problematic.

Checking in minors required not only ID cards or household registers but also guardian consent documents, and sometimes even video confirmation with guardians – overall, a complicated process.

What’s more troublesome was that if they couldn’t complete check-in, the accommodation arrangements for all these minors would become a problem. Since Jin Yuanbao failed to inform them in advance, they might bear most of the responsibility.

As Yuan Ying wrestled with this dilemma, the premium car had already driven away, leaving the teenagers gathered at the entrance.

A girl with double ponytails chewed bubble gum while critically examining Jin Yuanbao’s main gate: This looks so tacky. The name’s tacky, the gate’s tacky too. Mengmeng, you didn’t just pick the cheapest place randomly, did you?

No way, would Mengmeng be that stingy? Taking the early flight and transferring to the bullet train is one thing, but making us stay in some dump? a boy thin as a matchstick exclaimed dramatically.

Mengmeng isn’t stingy, but this place is kinda low-end. Aren’t there five-star hot spring hotels on the mountain? Maybe we should stay at one of those instead, suggested a girl dressed in colorful dopamine style.

The others immediately agreed.

Xiao Yu had been annoyed by their comments about Jin Yuanbao being tacky, but upon hearing they might leave, she inwardly cheered, almost offering to personally escort them elsewhere.

Just as the group chattered about changing accommodations, a slender girl whispered: The mountain hotels are too expensive. I don’t have that much money.

Cheapskate.

Come on, didn’t your aunt give you a card? She told you to treat us well – you wouldn’t even spring for a proper hotel?

Yeah, if your aunt knew you were this stingy, she’d definitely be mad.

Everyone was talking over each other, making the young girl blush. Yuan Ying stepped in to defuse the situation: The hotel on the mountain is nice, but it’s quite far from the city center. If you want to go shopping, it’s not as convenient as our location here.

Boss! Xiao Yu called out in frustration.

Their current procedures had issues, and having these minors voluntarily refund and leave would be the best outcome. Instead of seizing the opportunity to send them away, why was the boss trying to make them stay?

Yuan Ying was also helpless. Knowing the best course of action was one thing, but she couldn’t bear to see the girl being ganged up on.

Young people loved shopping most when visiting new places. Hearing that the mountain hotel was far from downtown, they immediately abandoned the idea of switching hotels.

Xiao Yu felt despair, already calculating how much compensation they’d have to pay if these guests refused to check in. Just then, the girl named Mengmeng approached Yuan Ying.

Sister, here’s the authorization letter signed by our parents.

Both Xiao Yu and Yuan Ying’s eyes lit up simultaneously.

Can we check in now? Mengmeng asked.

Yuan Ying: Ye-yes, of course!

Come with me, kids, we’ll handle the check-in at the front desk, Xiao Yu welcomed them warmly.

The group of minors followed her into the courtyard, casually criticizing Jin Yuanbao’s decoration taste along the way. Biting her tongue, Xiao Yu maintained a fake smile for the sake of the money.

Yuan Ying breathed a sigh of relief and called the police station to report the minor check-ins.

By the time she finished reporting, the minors had already completed check-in procedures and returned to their respective rooms to rest.

Xiao Yu sat at the front desk typing on the computer, finally submitting everyone’s information to the public security system.

Yuan Ying came over to take a look. When she saw they had booked one room per person, she couldn’t help asking: Didn’t you tell them our rooms can accommodate two people?

It was one thing when they didn’t know they were minors, but after learning they were underage, many things needed to be clarified to avoid future disputes.

I did, Xiao Yu said helplessly, I even said if they were willing, they could share rooms in pairs, and I’d directly refund the cost of three rooms. Guess what they said?

What? Yuan Ying asked along.

Xiao Yu: They said they didn’t need it – they specifically wanted one room each.

Today’s kids probably value their privacy more and don’t want to share rooms with others, Yuan Ying expressed understanding.

Xiao Yu shrugged: Anyway, I’ve fulfilled my duty to inform.

Yuan Ying nodded: By the way, which room is that girl Mengmeng in?

Second floor, Money Come, Xiao Yu replied.

Yuan Ying was surprised: She paid for the rooms, why didn’t she choose a first-floor room?

The first-floor Mountain View and Water View were Jin Yuanbao’s premium rooms.

Wasn’t it customary for the payer to get the best room?

Not only didn’t she choose a first-floor room, she didn’t even get to choose among the second-floor ones either. Money Come was what remained after the other five picked their rooms, Xiao Yu clicked her tongue.

Yuan Ying gradually furrowed her brows.

Think she’s being bullied? Xiao Yu could tell what she was thinking from her expression. I thought so too at first. But when we were checking in, she called her mom, and the others kept calling ‘Auntie’ so affectionately. Her mom even told her to be generous with friends and not be stingy with money. I guess this is just their way of interacting.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Ying said nothing more.

After completing the check-in, there was nothing else to do. These minors had likely woken up early to catch their flight, so they returned to their rooms to catch up on sleep and didn’t emerge until noon.

Lunch was prepared by Shu Lin. Since their status shifted from guests to employees, the trio no longer ate lunch and dinner out but joined Yuan Ying and Xiao Yu for meals at the guesthouse.

Yuan Ying used to do all the cooking, but with three extra people, the task suddenly became time-consuming and labor-intensive. A Ye and Shu Lin, who lived near the kitchen, took over the responsibility—they shopped for groceries together, with A Ye assisting and Shu Lin as the head chef, each fulfilling their role.

Having been looked down upon by the guests for his role as the driver, Shu Lin was eager to prove himself through other means, and today’s meal was especially lavish.

This is delicious! You really have a talent for cooking, Xiao Yu praised.

Shu Lin puffed out his chest proudly. Of course, I studied it specially.

Really? Xiao Yu asked in surprise.

Shu Lin boasted, Absolutely true. I’m a fully socialized… individual. Not only did I learn cooking, how to use appliances, and surfing the internet, but I also earned a bachelor’s degree and got licenses for both cars and motorcycles.

Wow, impressive, Xiao Yu said, giving him a thumbs-up.

Shu Lin straightened his back even more.

Zhu Feng, who had been eating quietly the whole time, moved over to sit beside Yuan Ying and whispered, Why is Xiao Yu being so supportive?

Because she noticed Shu Lin was in a bad mood. If he were his usual self, she wouldn’t be this enthusiastic, Yuan Ying explained softly.

Zhu Feng nodded, then swiftly picked the green peppers she had pushed aside from her bowl and replaced them with two pieces of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

His movements were so quick that Yuan Ying hadn’t even processed it before he finished swapping and left, making it seem like his brief exchange was just an excuse to take the green peppers she disliked.

After lunch, the underage guests gradually woke up. The girl named Mengmeng peeked around the kitchen doorway until Yuan Ying invited her in, at which point she shyly took a step inside.

Um, it seems hailing a taxi around here isn’t very convenient. Do you offer shuttle services? she asked cautiously.

Unlike the other girls with their distinct styles, she wore her hair in a short ponytail with straight bangs, and though her clothes looked expensive, they were quite simple.

She seemed like a very well-behaved girl.

Yuan Ying replied gently, Yes, we do, but our vehicle is a bit run-down. Will your friends be okay with that?

Mengmeng smiled awkwardly. I’ve talked to them, and they agreed to use the guesthouse’s shuttle service.

That’s good, Yuan Ying said, turning to look at Shu Lin.

Shu Lin, who had been eager and ready, immediately jumped up. Shall we go now?

Mengmeng nodded. Yes, we’d like to grab a meal and then explore the area.

Alright, I’ll get the car keys. Let’s meet at the main entrance, Shu Lin said enthusiastically.

After Mengmeng agreed and went to gather her friends, Yuan Ying waited until she was gone before stopping Shu Lin, who was about to follow.

Normally, the guesthouse only provides pick-up and drop-off services, but since they’re minors, I’m worried something might happen. Please accompany them throughout the day today, and contact me if anything comes up.

Shu Lin nodded. Don’t worry, boss. I’ll keep a close eye on them.

After assuring Yuan Ying, he turned to Xiao Yu and said in a condescending tone, Since you liked my potato braised rice so much, how about having it again for dinner?

Sure, whatever, Xiao Yu replied dismissively.

Shu Lin: ?

Why so cold all of a sudden?

While they were talking, the minors had already gathered. Shu Lin enthusiastically led them on their way.

This was his first time handling transportation duties, and he was immediately faced with the hellish difficulty of managing minors. Yuan Ying felt an indescribable worry in her heart.

Just as she was considering whether to drive over and follow them, Zhu Feng appeared beside her, yawning.

Let’s go, time to sleep, he said lazily.

Yuan Ying: ?

What’s that expression? I meant we each sleep in our own rooms, Zhu Feng slowly crossed his arms and casually scolded her, Pervert.

Yuan Ying: …

Which one of us is really the pervert here!

With this interruption, Shu Lin had already driven off into the distance. Combined with the drowsiness she caught from Zhu Feng, Yuan Ying had no choice but to abandon her plan to follow them.

She returned to her room and slept for an hour. When she woke up, she found that Shu Lin had sent her three messages.

Shu Lin: Arrived at the restaurant. This place looks really expensive.

Shu Lin: Finished eating. Taking them to the market now.

Shu Lin: At the market. They’re shopping, I’m waiting in the car.

Yuan Ying rubbed her eyes, still deciding how to reply, when a fourth message arrived.

Shu Lin: They sure can shop. The trunk is almost completely full.

Yuan Ying chuckled and replied: No need to report in such detail.

Shu Lin, probably bored, replied instantly: I also think it’s unnecessary to be so detailed, but Zhu Feng said since it’s my first day on the job, I should talk to you more so you won’t worry.

Yuan Ying’s fingertip hovering over the phone curled slightly. After a long moment, she replied with just one word: Okay.

Shu Lin didn’t return with the minors until after dark. As soon as he parked the car outside Jin Yuanbao, he started shouting for A Ye.

Yuan Ying and Xiao Yu heard the commotion and rushed out, only to see shopping bags piled both inside and outside the car.

Oh my god, how much did you guys buy? Xiao Yu walked forward with a shocked expression. After getting permission from one of the girls, she glanced at the contents of a bag. Three hundred eighty… wait, a small ornament for three hundred eighty? This would cost fifty yuan at most online!

Her exaggerated tone made everyone laugh. Double Ponytail said arrogantly, What’s the point of buying online? Souvenirs should definitely be bought locally.

But does it have to be three hundred eighty? Did you bargain with the seller? Xiao Yu asked.

Double Ponytail waved her hand: It’s not expensive, why bother bargaining?

Xiao Yu swallowed: Three hundred eighty isn’t expensive? You guys are really rich.

Just as Double Ponytail was about to say more, the Dopamine girl nearby suddenly screamed. Everyone turned to look at her.

The girl seemed to enjoy being the center of attention and immediately pulled the person next to her: Look, look! He looks so scary. I was really frightened just now.

Yuan Ying followed her gaze and saw A Ye, who had just come out of the kitchen.

How can someone look like that? So ugly, like a bear.

He must be at least two meters tall. That height is so deformed.

What’s on his face? A scar? Could he be an escaped convict or something?

The group commented on A Ye’s appearance, laughing and joking excitedly among themselves, completely oblivious to anyone else.

Nearby, Mengmeng seemed to want to say something but hesitated. After a long while, she whispered, Don’t be like this, but when Double Ponytail glared at her, she didn’t dare say anything more.

This was the first time since coming to the human world that A Ye had faced such direct malice, and for a moment, he felt completely bewildered.

Shu Lin and Xiao Yu were about to argue with them when Yuan Ying stopped them.

It’s getting late, you can clock out now, Yuan Ying said gently.

Shu Lin frowned: Boss…

Shut up, no more talking, Xiao Yu cut in quickly, Off work!

After saying this, she rode off on her electric scooter.

Shu Lin suddenly understood and immediately pulled A Ye back into the kitchen.

The teenagers only realized the people who helped them move their things had disappeared after they finished playing around. Seeing Yuan Ying turning to leave too, they quickly called out to stop her.

Hey, we haven’t moved our stuff yet, Double Ponytail shouted.

Yuan Ying turned back with an apologetic smile: Sorry, all the staff have clocked out, and I have matters to attend to. You’ll probably have to move them yourselves.

Everyone: …

Without waiting for their reaction, Yuan Ying went directly to the breakroom behind the kitchen.

In the breakroom, A Ye was sitting by the bed, diligently eating snacks.

Yuan Ying glanced at him cautiously and pulled Shu Lin aside to ask: Is he okay?

I think you can ask him directly, Shu Lin said with an innocent expression.

Yuan Ying hesitated and looked toward A Ye. A Ye, who had been eating, paused and looked up at her.

To be fair, with his large eyes and high nose bridge, A Ye was definitely not ugly, let alone scary. He was just quite muscular and had a scar on his face, which made him appear a bit intimidating.

Even if he were ugly and frightening, that still wouldn’t justify those kids’ rudeness.

Yuan Ying let out a soft sigh. Just as she was wondering how to comfort him, A Ye suddenly spoke: Boss, if I work extra tomorrow, can you buy me potato chips?

Huh? Ah… of course, Yuan Ying almost didn’t process it, then chuckled, You don’t need to work extra, I’ll buy them for you anyway.

A Ye thanked her and continued immersed in eating snacks, appearing completely unaffected psychologically.

See? Shu Lin spread his hands, A true warrior only cares about strength, food, and survival. Attacks on appearance don’t affect him at all.

Yuan Ying didn’t know what to say for a moment: That’s… that’s good.

Since A Ye was fine, Yuan Ying felt relieved.

She left the kitchen and was about to return to her room to rest when she suddenly noticed a slender figure still outside.

Yuan Ying paused, then walked over in disbelief: They left all the things here for you to move alone?

Mengmeng had just picked up five or six shopping bags. Seeing Yuan Ying, she smiled apologetically: Sorry, boss, my friends were a bit rude earlier. I apologize on their behalf.

You didn’t say those things, why are you apologizing? Yuan Ying said helplessly, You haven’t answered my question.

Mengmeng looked embarrassed: They shopped all afternoon and are tired… It’s fine, I can move them myself.

With this much stuff, how long will it take you alone? Yuan Ying said as she started helping.

Mengmeng quickly refused: No need, no need, I can manage.

It’s fine, let’s do it together. Yuan Ying carried one box and two shopping bags, then noticed there was still a large pile left by the car. You really bought too much…

After five or six trips back and forth, they finally moved everything into the living room.

Yuan Ying let out a soft breath and asked Mengmeng if she needed help moving things to the rooms.

Can we leave them here overnight? We plan to call for delivery service tomorrow to ship everything directly home, Mengmeng asked.

Yuan Ying nodded: Sure, do you need me to call a courier for you?

No need, I can call one myself, Mengmeng said.

Yuan Ying acknowledged and turned to go upstairs, but halfway up she turned back: You… haven’t been bullied, have you?

Mengmeng was momentarily stunned, then instinctively curved her lips: No.

Yuan Ying frowned slightly but didn’t say anything more.

At 9:30 PM, Boss Yuan finally returned to the third floor after work and ran into an employee who had just come out of her room.

As if knowing what she was going to say, Zhu Feng smiled and preempted her: I already cleaned this afternoon.

The guest rooms…

The guest rooms are cleaned too.

The living room…

Everything’s tidied up.

Yuan Ying: …

Any other instructions? Boss. Zhu Feng asked with a curved lip.

Unable to find fault with him, Yuan Ying rolled her eyes at him and returned to her room.

Though the day hadn’t been particularly busy, the mental energy expended was more than ever. Feeling utterly exhausted, Yuan Ying collapsed onto the bed after showering and fell directly asleep.

Half an hour later, she was awakened by screaming and roughhousing from downstairs.

An hour later, the noise continued. The teenagers were full of energy, seemingly intent on partying all night.

So annoying…

Yuan Ying covered her ears with a pillow, rolling around on the bed in frustration.

Five boys and girls had gathered in Jin Yuanbao’s room, chasing each other around like monkeys. Just as they were having fun, a cold voice suddenly came from the unclosed doorway.

Hey, brats.

Everyone in the room froze simultaneously, turning to look at the door. When they saw Zhu Feng’s face, Double Ponytail gasped, covering her mouth.

Zhu Feng coldly lifted his eyes: Very noisy.

The minors: …

Yuan Ying rolled over a few more times in bed, suddenly feeling like the whole world had gone quiet.

Though she didn’t know why the youngsters had suddenly stopped making noise, with peace restored to her ears, Boss Yuan quickly fell back asleep.

The next day was another busy one with many things to purchase. Not wanting to see Zhu Feng idle, Yuan Ying brought him along as her laborer.

The shopping list was too miscellaneous. Yuan Ying and Zhu Feng ran through several markets, barely managing to eat Cold Noodles for lunch.

Zhu Feng had complaints about this: We ate Cold Noodles when we were scrimping to pay the mortgage before. Why do we still have to eat Cold Noodles now that you’re the boss?

Such complaints were tolerable when you were my boyfriend, but now that you’re my employee, you’d better not say them, Yuan Ying said calmly. Be careful or I’ll fire you.

Zhu Feng: …

After finishing their meal and browsing nearby markets, they finally returned to Jin Yuanbao around 2 PM.

Zhu Feng stretched and went directly upstairs. Yuan Ying originally wanted to return to her room to rest too, but seeing Mengmeng alone in the living room packing with a courier, she couldn’t help but approach.

Hello, boss, Mengmeng greeted softly.

Yuan Ying smiled and asked: Where are the others?

They went out shopping, Mengmeng replied.

Yuan Ying was surprised: They didn’t take you?

Ah, someone needed to stay to ship these packages, so I remained behind, Mengmeng explained. Just then, her phone vibrated.

Yuan Ying was standing too close and accidentally saw the incoming message.

It was a payment QR code.

Mengmeng long-pressed, scanned, and paid in one smooth motion, then continued checking tracking numbers with the courier.

Yuan Ying: …

She sat in the living room for twenty minutes. Mengmeng’s phone kept vibrating as she paid dozens, even hundreds of transactions one after another. Though each amount wasn’t particularly large, they gradually accumulated into quite a substantial sum.

Yuan Ying wasn’t someone who liked to meddle in others’ affairs, but seeing the frail young girl, she inexplicably remembered her past self and couldn’t help asking a couple more questions: Does your mother know about this?

Huh? Mengmeng looked up in confusion.

Yuan Ying tried to be as tactful as possible: About you paying for your friends.

Ah… she knows. The money was actually transferred by my mom, Mengmeng replied.

Yuan Ying: She doesn’t mind?

My mom really likes them, Mengmeng said.

Since the girl’s mother knew and approved, and the girl herself didn’t seem to have any objections, Yuan Ying didn’t feel it was her place to say anything more.

The air grew quiet for a moment as Mengmeng looked at Yuan Ying with puzzlement.

Yuan Ying smiled: Are you taking the high school entrance exam this year?

Yeah, Mengmeng nodded.

Yuan Ying: Have you gotten your scores back?

They’re out. I scored 685 out of 730, Mengmeng said with a hint of pride.

Yuan Ying exclaimed: Wow! Doesn’t that mean you can apply to super good high schools?

Mengmeng froze for a moment, her eyes suddenly dimming.

Yuan Ying: ?

Had she said something wrong?

Kids these days were really hard to figure out.

By evening, Xiao Yu had already clocked out. The rest of the Jin Yuanbao crew sat in the kitchen eating dinner, with Yuan Ying occasionally glancing outside.

What’s bothering you? Zhu Feng was the first to notice her distraction.

Yuan Ying hesitated before saying: I’m wondering if we should invite Mengmeng to join us for dinner.

Didn’t her friends bring her food? A Ye looked up.

After this period of socialization, he’d learned to occasionally participate in conversations during meals.

This comment made Shu Lin unable to hold back: They didn’t bring it for her – it was clearly leftovers they packed after eating themselves. And Mengmeng paid for the meal too.

A Ye remained silent for three seconds before asking: Are leftovers tasty?

Shu Lin: …

Yuan Ying: …

As the kitchen fell into brief silence, Zhu Feng spoke unhurriedly: If you want to invite her, just do it.

Yuan Ying pressed her lips together and made up her mind: I’ll go get her now.

With that, she headed straight to the living room.

When she pushed the door open, all six minors were crowded on the living room sofa, laughing and scrambling for Mengmeng’s phone which was on a video call.

Dopamine managed to grab it and immediately handed it to Double Ponytail.

Double Ponytail smiled while speaking to the person on video: Don’t worry auntie, we’re doing great! This afternoon Mengmeng helped us pack shipments, and we brought her hotpot in return.

Hotpot is wonderful, Mengmeng loves hotpot, came the kindly voice from the video.

Double Ponytail immediately pointed the phone at the empty plastic containers on the coffee table: See auntie? Mengmeng finished everything!

Auntie, auntie, a boy thin as a matchstick tried to grab the phone, we’re planning to go to the mountains on Saturday, we’ll send you videos then!Make sure to stay safe, and don’t stay out too long – don’t miss the volunteer application deadline, the person in the video reminded.

Don’t worry auntie, we won’t miss it. We can just send you our exam registration numbers and you can fill them out for us, Double Ponytail laughed. We’ve all agreed – we’re going to attend Jingwu High School together.

Really? Mengmeng too? Are you sure? the person in the video asked.

Mengmeng’s lips moved as she started to speak, but Double Ponytail pulled her close: Of course! She can’t bear to be separated from us either.

That’s fine too, the person in the video laughed. With you few good friends around, I feel reassured.

Mengmeng paused, then nodded.

Don’t worry, Auntie, we’ll definitely take good care of Mengmeng, Double Ponytail promised.

The other minors chimed in one after another, while Mengmeng beside them smiled with pursed lips.

The atmosphere was good, and Yuan Ying felt somewhat superfluous, so she planned to slip away quietly.

Hey, Boss! Double Ponytail suddenly called out to her.

Yuan Ying: Hmm?

Double Ponytail hurriedly said a few words to the person in the video and directly tossed the phone to Mengmeng. Mengmeng quickly picked it up, only to see that the video call had already ended.

She pursed her lips and didn’t call back.

Double Ponytail walked up to Yuan Ying: Do you know any tour guides? The kind that can take us into the mountains.

You want to go to the scenic area? Yuan Ying asked.

Double Ponytail: Not the scenic area, it’s that… that mountain where Xiao Tiantian went. We plan to go there on Saturday night.

The Xiao Tiantian she referred to was the recently popular travel blogger who had sparked the Jinlin Town exploration trend.

Yuan Ying had also seen the videos and knew which mountain she meant, immediately furrowing her brows: The place she went is quite deep. Even we locals rarely go there, and you’re all just kids…

Ugh, I’m just asking you to recommend a tour guide. Why do you have so much to say? Double Ponytail grew impatient.

Yuan Ying sighed helplessly: Sorry, I don’t know any tour guides.

Even if she did, she wouldn’t recommend them. Taking minors to such high-altitude places at night was pure recklessness.

Double Ponytail could tell she didn’t want to help them and curled her lips: Forget it, we’ll find one ourselves. I don’t believe we can’t find any tour guide with money.

Yeah, we’ll find our own, the best tour guide, the lanky boy said excitedly, rubbing his hands. If we can capture that ghostly figure, we’ll totally go viral.

Buy a villa! Get a Rolls-Royce! Dopamine shouted, and the others burst into laughter.

Yuan Ying felt she was really getting old—not only did she not understand their references, but she was also destined to be the buzzkill adult.

Saturday might see a temperature drop. The mountains are dangerous. As the hostel owner, I’m responsible for your safety. If you insist on going to the mountains, you’ll either need to change accommodations or call your guardians to get a video of them consenting to your adventure, stating that Jin Yuanbao bears no responsibility if anything happens.

Her tone was gentle, but her words were firm. The living room suddenly fell silent.

Someone looked displeased and wanted to argue with her, but Double Ponytail pulled him back: Fine, we won’t go. No big deal.

So compliant?

Yuan Ying raised an eyebrow, just beginning to feel suspicious, when she heard her continue: But you have to agree to one condition.

She knew it couldn’t be that simple.

What condition?

Double Ponytail: Your hostel has that employee with silver hair, right? Have him do a few collaboration videos with me.

Yuan Ying: ?

Before she could process it, the minors had already started whispering among themselves, seemingly discussing whether trading their mountain adventure opportunity for a few collaboration videos was worth it.

The discussion seemed to conclude it wasn’t worth it. Dopamine, who was closest to Double Ponytail, tugged at her sleeve as if trying to dissuade her.

Double Ponytail grew somewhat impatient: Oh, what do you all know? A super handsome guy is rarer than a ghost! Collaborating with him can make us just as famous.