The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1665 - 1664: Members of the Yan Family

"Good, that's the way. I just prefer you to tell the truth in front of me, don't even think about deceiving me!"The Second Son of Yan Family said to the refined man.

The refined man felt a tightness in his chest, and for no reason, a deep fear of the Second Son of Yan Family emerged.

"I wouldn't dare deceive you, Young Master!"

The Second Son of Yan Family believed him, because the refined man's words carried a taste of life-and-death desperation, words that can only be uttered in absolute despair. This method of coercing people wasn't new to the Second Son of Yan Family; it wasn't his first, nor would it be his second time.

Tang Rao and Bei Lin found the second inn and similarly checked in. As they were leaving, they heard a commotion coming from downstairs.

"You don't have the Number One Heaven Room? I don't care who booked it, if that room isn't vacated for me today, I'll make them regret it!"

An arrogant tone, a domineering stance—Tang Rao could pretend not to hear any of it. As a mere passerby, he could easily pull Bei Lin away and leave like a breeze.

But unfortunately, the person who reserved the Number One Heaven Room was Tang Rao. The intruders were looking for the occupant of that room, and they had already placed a lot of local specialties in there. What if these people went crazy and rushed into the room, throwing out all their belongings—what would they do then?

"Dear guests, our Number One Heaven Room has indeed been booked, and for one month. However, our Number One Earth Room is available, with similar surroundings. If you stay there, I'll give you a discount, how about that?"

Those who stay in the Number One Heaven Room aren't easy to deal with—some have money, some have power. He's just a small innkeeper who could be found all over East Island. In challenging situations like this, lowering the price and saying some nice words usually handles the situation. He just didn't know why these people were so difficult today.

"Looking for the Number One Earth Room and offering us a discount? Do you think the Yan Family looks like paupers, or do you believe that people of our status can just stay in any room without issue?"

No, the shopkeeper didn't dare to have such thoughts. He quickly shook his head, afraid of offending this god of wealth—not only would he lose money, but upsetting them might cost his life.

As he shook his head, he saw Tang Rao pulling Bei Lin, seemingly prepared to leave. The shopkeeper thought quickly—since both sides are customers and he's just running a guesthouse, why not let them negotiate themselves. Whoever has the capability can stay in the Number One Heaven Room, while the one who doesn't will waste the room anyway.

He truly was a genius for coming up with such a brilliant idea.

"Dear guests, you see, the Number One Heaven Room was booked by these two guests here. I can't coordinate anything now. Perhaps you could negotiate privately, and once settled, I'll give whoever stays a fifty percent discount, how about that?"

Offering a fifty percent discount on the Number One Heaven Room was a first for the shopkeeper, but as long as he could calm this storm, he deemed it worthwhile to forego all payment.

The shopkeeper didn't know Tang Rao's status, but he was well aware of the identities of the troublemakers.

Haven't they already introduced themselves as from the Yan Family upon entering?

The influence like wind, the reputation like person—the Yan Family in East Island is hardly provokable. Even their servants, shielded by their masters, hold significantly more status than ordinary folks outside.

"Your inn protects the privacy of guests really well—at the slightest threat, you reveal guest information. You want them to trouble me instead of troubling you, right?"

Before the Yan Family troublemakers could speak, Tang Rao, already dissatisfied, walked in sync with Bei Lin to confront the shopkeeper.

"Originally, I spent a hefty sum to stay in the Number One Heaven Room just to ensure my privacy was well protected. Since, despite paying the most, this inn can't even accomplish that, I think you should refund our money soon. I'll simply find another guesthouse and book the Number One Heaven Room for a month elsewhere."

With so many people downstairs, Tang Rao didn't shift the conflict but honestly debated with the shopkeeper, demonstrating that he wasn't foolish—having paid, he should receive the services the money deserves. If these services weren't satisfactory, Tang Rao could only demand his money back.

A month's worth for the Number One Heaven Room!

Sweat beaded on the shopkeeper's forehead. He initially thought of merely switching Tang Rao to another room just for today; once these troublemakers leave tomorrow, he could switch Tang Rao back—he'd still make his money. But hearing Tang Rao, it seemed that he was likely no longer willing to stay here.

Requesting a refund seemed completely justified.

"Dear guest, do we really need to refund the entire month's payment in one go? If I still offer the Number One Heaven Room for your stay and you don't insist on refunding future dates, our small business could avoid such significant losses."

The shopkeeper was almost in tears, urgently seeking if there was any room for renegotiation with Tang Rao, oblivious to the demeanor of the Yan Family gathered nearby.

Tang Rao was happy to be a spectator. He always conducted his affairs lawfully, following standards. As a model citizen, he couldn't tolerate being shortchanged. Sometimes he could endure inconveniences, persisting through them; but when someone aimed to shortchange his money—that, Tang Rao wouldn't accept.

"This can't be decided by me alone; just look, your guests are still waiting here. Since they are determined to stay in the Number One Heaven Room, let them stay then. They could well book it for a month, which should hardly challenge them as they're wealthy."

Tang Rao repeatedly emphasized "wealth," humiliating the Yan group slightly. But they couldn't deny it—it was they who first boasted about their wealth, insisting Tang Rao move.

The Yan Family's several underlings contemplated whether to give the shopkeeper a tough time, having earlier agreed that they should simply persuade Tang Rao strongly. Suddenly turning tables, they considered giving Tang Rao his room back—had the shopkeeper truly disregarded the Yan Family?

The underlings were interrupted mid-thought by a resplendently dressed man in brocade, silencing them entirely.

"If the Number One Heaven Room is unavailable, then create one. If the shopkeeper cannot accomplish this, then such a shopkeeper should be dismissed—enough of this noise."

The man's voice was deep and resonant. If he hadn't announced his Yan Family association, Tang Rao might have liked the voice, but given the man's clear allegiance, a good voice, despite its allure, was from the Yan Family—ironically, Tang Rao's enemy.