For Xia Lin, it had indeed been a long time.
For Yu Wei, it hadn't even been a full month.
But Yu Wei was determined to be a devoted follower, and for him, a day apart felt like three autumns; this was perfectly normal behavior. After all, a devoted follower must have the resolve of one.
Once, they were all the "Four Young Masters of Modu," all indulging in the same pursuits of impressing women and showing off. Now, Yu Wei found himself increasingly distant from National Little Wang, Jiang Xin, and Qin Dou.
Whether it was a subconscious thought or a man's intuition, he sensed an unusual aura from the three of them, an aura that commanded deep respect. Yu Wei even felt a sense of reverence, as if he wanted to bow down. He had felt this kind of aura from Xia Feng before, and now, National Little Wang and the others possessed it too? This filled Yu Wei with envy and regret.
Back then, National Little Wang had been the first to get to know Xia Lin. Later, when Qin Dou found out, they began competing to be the number one admirer. At that time, Jiang Xin was still on his side, mocking National Little Wang and Qin Dou. Unknowingly, Jiang Xin had also fallen. He, meanwhile, had been foolishly mocking the three of them. He only realized later that he was the true fool.
Ever since his birthday last year, when he saw the young master Li Changhe from the capital groveling at Xia Lin's feet, he knew he had missed out on so much. In the period that followed, he had continued to pursue her, and at least received significant returns. His mother's car accident, which had been due to Xia Lin's influence, had miraculously been reversed. It was from that day on that he knew Xia Lin and her brother were no ordinary people. He could now see this confirmed in National Little Wang and the others.
A single misstep leads to eternal regret; a moment of devoted pursuit fails, and continued devotion yields nothing.
"Young Master Yu, long time no see. How is your mother?" Xia Lin approached with a smile. Although Liu Qin had been revived last time, it had greatly impacted her spirit, as her soul had left her body. She needed time to recover her energy and vitality.
"She's doing well. Her condition is improving day by day," Yu Wei replied gratefully.
"That's good to hear," Xia Lin nodded. After getting into the car, she said, "Let's head back to the hotel, freshen up, and then we'll go out for some delicious food after a two-hour rest."
"That sounds like a good plan. After such a long journey, a rest is just what we need," Qin Wen agreed.
"Alright then, everyone follow me. I've already booked the hotel," National Little Wang called out to everyone and opened the car door to get in.
Yangzhou Four Seasons Hotel.
This was Yangzhou's most luxurious international high-end hotel, its grandeur reportedly astonishing guests. They offered services beyond imagination. The hotel also featured an open-air swimming pool, and its modern European style imparted an atmosphere of opulence and grandeur.
"Young Master Wang, why not the Yida Hotel?" Qin Dou asked after getting out of the car, looking at the Four Seasons Hotel. The Four Seasons Hotel was an international hotel, primarily focused on hotel operations. As a high-end international hotel, its luxury was naturally beyond question.
"How can my family's hotel compare to this? When put side-by-side, it makes me want to curse," National Little Wang said with a smile, shaking his head. National Little Wang was a straightforward person. He had once stayed at his own family's hotel and, dissatisfied with the service, had specifically posted on Weibo to criticize it. Criticizing his own hotel was a minor matter; when he got fired up, he even dared to speak his mind about his father. It was precisely this candid nature that made him popular. Moreover, National Little Wang had a strong sense of right and wrong. Despite his high-profile lifestyle, he was undeniably a person of good character among the second generation of the wealthy. National Little Wang had never been disliked for his actions or criticized for his background. Not a single one of his hundreds of girlfriends spoke ill of him after their breakups. If one ex-girlfriend didn't speak ill, that was understandable. If ten ex-girlfriends didn't speak ill of their ex, that was already an exemplary reputation. If hundreds of ex-girlfriends remained silent, it truly spoke volumes about his character.
"Haha... no doubt about it. I also think your family's hotel is garbage. This one is good," Qin Dou said with a laugh.
"Guys, wait up." National Little Wang, Qin Dou, and Jiang Xin parked their cars and walked directly towards the hotel lobby, while Yu Wei quickly caught up.
"What's up?" National Little Wang turned and asked.
"Lin'er just said we should rest for two hours in the rooms first. What should I do during these two hours? Should I go for it or not?" Yu Wei asked with a worried expression. Two hours was too short! It wasn't a matter of whether he *could* do it, but rather that he was just starting, and it would take a long time. What if, halfway through, just as he was about to succeed, everyone needed to go out for dinner? How would he handle that? If that happened, Chen Li might get scared that night and refuse to sleep in the same room as him. Therefore, Yu Wei was extremely conflicted. If he had the entire night, he would be confident he could succeed. After all, at night, they would be undressing to sleep, and resting for two hours made it difficult to make a move.
National Little Wang glanced back at Yu Wei and said with a smile, "Then just tell her, I'll just poke around a bit, won't go in."
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