Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Around midnight, everyone left after congratulating and giving lots of hugs, leaving the house owners, their workers, and Xiao Zhan.

Wang Yibo had been called away on a phone call at 11:30 PM and had gone to the second floor but still hadn't returned.

Xiao Zhan and Mr. Wang sat on the sofa, surrounded by the workers who were doing repair work.

Xiao Zhan was exhausted, his body aching all over - his limbs and head throbbing from the noise and constant walking.

He yawned and stretched, longing to lie down and sleep after a hot bath. Mr. Wang chuckled and said, "I know you're very tired, you should go rest." Xiao Zhan smiled but said nothing. Mr. Wang turned and called out to a young man, "Hey Lin, come here!" After Lin arrived and bowed to Mr. Wang, he was instructed to show Xiao Zhan to Yibo's room.

Lin bowed again and looked at Xiao Zhan, waiting for him to follow. Xiao Zhan stood up, and Mr. Wang also rose, saying, "I'm going to bed too, what a hectic day." He leaned in to kiss Xiao Zhan on the forehead and said, "Good night, son, rest well. Good night, Mr. Wang." Xiao Zhan smiled and rubbed his nose shyly, responding, "Good night, Dad."

Mr. Wang chuckled and patted his shoulder before leaving.

Mr. Lin led Xiao Zhan to the second floor, despite his exhaustion, Xiao Zhan's eyes widened as he took in the opulent surroundings.

"Money can cry," he thought, "the rich spend their money as they please."

He wondered about the purpose of such extravagance, especially since they weren't even using the elevator.

As they reached the second floor, Lin stopped at Wang Yibo's door and announced, "This is Mr. Wang's room."

Xiao Zhan gazed at the door, then grasped Lin's hand, pulling him away from the room.

With an awkward laugh, he leaned in close and whispered, "Mr. Lin, are there no other rooms on this floor, like a guest room or a spare one?"

Lin looked puzzled, so Xiao Zhan clarified, "I need a room other than your master's." Lin pointed out two doors side by side, indicating extra rooms. Xiao Zhan thanked him, yawning, and Lin bowed before departing.

As Lin turned to leave, Xiao Zhan called out, "Hey, Mr. Lin, remember, this is our little secret. Don't tell Mr. Wang."

Lin smiled, zipped his lips, and left.

Xiao Zhan entered the left door, turned on the light, and marveled at the room in awe.

Xiao Zhan entered the left door, turned on the light, and marveled at the room in awe

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Xiao Zhan's first priority was to check the water heater socket and turn it on.

He then surveyed the room, only to realize there was no luggage trolley in sight. With no extra clothes to change into, he decided to venture out again.

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