As they walked out of the Vacheron Constantin flagship store, the hot air immediately hit them.
Wang Lan fanned herself with her hand, frowning. "This weather is unbearable. Lin Xian, where are you planning to go next?"
"Let's drop our bags at the hotel first," Lin Xian replied.
Wang Lan asked, "Is it far? Do you need me to drive you?"
"No need. It's just up ahead, we can walk there in a few minutes," Lin Xian waved his hand, then invited, "How about you two rest at the hotel for a bit?"
"Alright, then we'll bother you for a while," Wang Lan hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
There was no other choice—this afternoon's heat was so intense that it could make anyone faint from the sun. It seemed like they would have to wait until evening when the temperature cooled down to go out and enjoy themselves.
Lin Xian had booked a room at the Four Seasons Hotel, an established five-star hotel in the city. He had made the reservation before they left.
He chose the Four Seasons because of its great location. It was on the bustling Jingnan West Road, with shopping streets right outside, and close to RM Square, MD Theater, and MD Museum. The Taikoo Hui shopping mall was just across the street, making shopping extremely convenient.
For Lin Xian, who was visiting the city for the first time, staying here was a top choice.
Under the blazing sun, the three of them quickly arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel.
As soon as they entered the hotel, a uniformed staff member greeted them immediately.
The lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel was luxurious and magnificent, though it didn't have that "wow" factor. Overall, it was nice, and the hotel staff was very friendly, even the cleaning lady greeted them with a cheerful "Good afternoon."
Lin Xian had booked a deluxe room, which included breakfast, for 2,499 yuan per night. This price was reasonable, not too high for a five-star hotel.
Upon hearing the price, Yan Xiaoman and Wang Lan didn't seem too surprised, especially after seeing Lin Xian just spend over 200,000 yuan on a watch.
After checking in, they were escorted by a staff member to the room on the 20th floor.
The room wasn't as large as Lin Xian had expected—just under 40 square meters, a standard suite. The only surprise was that the sitting area had a small private bar and a mini-fridge.
"Sir, if you need anything or any service, just leave a voice message in the room. We hope you have a pleasant stay," the staff member said, and thoughtfully closed the door behind them.
Once inside, Lin Xian's first action was to turn on the air conditioning.
Meanwhile, Wang Lan and Yan Xiaoman had already slumped onto the sofa.
Walking a few hundred meters in such hot weather felt more exhausting than jogging for a few kilometers.
Lin Xian opened the mini-fridge, looked at the drinks and alcohol, and asked, "What do you want to drink?"
"Anything's fine!"
"Just ice water!"
Lin Xian handed them the ice water and sat down on the sofa. He couldn't help but sigh, "Looks like this weather is not suitable for sightseeing."
"I thought rich people like you would go to some beautiful tropical islands for vacations. At least you'd go abroad to wander around, but I didn't expect you to suffer in the city," Wang Lan teased.
Lin Xian's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "That's a good idea. We can do that next summer! Lan Jie, what tourist spots do you recommend in the city?"
"As a local, I'll be honest—there's not much to do in this city. The commercial atmosphere is so strong that it lacks the historical and cultural depth," Wang Lan said, sipping her ice water. "I wouldn't recommend places like the Expo or the Confucian Temple. It's too crowded, and with this heat, it's just torture."
"You could visit the Bund in the evening. There are a few outdoor bars there. Not only can you enjoy the view of the Bund at night, but there are also a lot of beautiful women."
The last sentence came out with a bit of a probing tone.
Wang Lan thought Lin Xian and Yan Xiaoman were already a couple, so she naturally wanted to help her cousin.
An outdoor bar?
Lin Xian became intrigued, "Outdoor bars? Sounds interesting, we can check them out tonight."
Yan Xiaoman's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately blurted out, "You're not allowed to go."
Afterward, she regretted her words and quickly took a sip of ice water to cover up her embarrassment. She then explained, "I mean, I want to go too. I've never been to a bar before, so I want to experience it."
Yan Xiaoman didn't really understand why she felt this way. When she heard her cousin mention that the bars had many beautiful women, and then Lin Xian said he wanted to go, she suddenly felt anxious.
Lin Xian gave her a strange look, wondering, Could this girl have taken a liking to me?
However, he didn't say anything. Instead, he turned to Wang Lan and asked, "What about you, Lan Jie? Do you want to come too?"
Wang Lan had initially not wanted to go because she still had to work on a project assigned by her professor that evening. Graduate students were like that—they looked like they had a lot of free time, but in reality, they were busier than anyone else. They were like the professors' cheap labor, doing all the menial tasks. If they were unlucky enough to get a stingy professor, they'd be even worse off, not even getting paid.
But she didn't feel comfortable with Yan Xiaoman going to the bar with Lin Xian, so she reluctantly agreed, "Alright, let's go together."
Lin Xian asked again, "Besides the Bund, are there any other places worth checking out?"
Yan Xiaoman's expression had returned to normal, and she replied, "I don't think there are any interesting tourist spots here."
Lin Xian couldn't help but laugh, "Then why did you come to the city?"
"Of course, to visit my cousin and my aunt and uncle. I also wanted to visit FD University and get familiar with the school," Yan Xiaoman said matter-of-factly.
Spending the entire afternoon in the hotel room was just too boring.
Lin Xian grabbed the hotel's iPad, casually flipping through it, and discovered that the hotel had a swimming pool and a spa.
With this heat, swimming would be incredibly refreshing.
Thinking of this, he said, "I'm planning to go to the hotel's swimming pool. Do you want to join?"
"I'm fine with it. Yan Xiaoman, what about you?" Wang Lan asked, turning her gaze to Yan Xiaoman.
Yan Xiaoman hesitated for a moment. Feeling that staying in the room was indeed boring, she nodded, "Let's go together. But I don't think we brought swimsuits."
"It's fine. The hotel should sell them," Lin Xian said casually.
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