Meng Zihan stood there stunned for a long time before she came to her senses.

Liu Mingxuan actually wants to break up with her?

How can this be!

She's going to be the wife of the director and the factory manager!

Moreover, she had already given herself completely to Liu Mingxuan and was already his woman, so how could she break up with him!

Meng Zihan's mind was in turmoil, but she knew that she absolutely could not let Liu Mingxuan get away!

She quickly picked up her packed suitcase, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and stumbled after him.

By this time, Liu Mingxuan was no longer visible in the hotel corridor.

"Liu Mingxuan! Liu Mingxuan!"

Meng Zihan shouted anxiously, but no one responded.

It seems they've already left and gone to the airport.

Meng Zihan quickly grabbed her suitcase and ran towards the hotel lobby while shouting.

As soon as I ran into the hotel lobby, I was stopped by a male waiter in uniform.

"Excuse me, ma'am, loud noises are not allowed in the hotel," the waiter said politely.

Meng Zihan was furious and didn't care about maintaining her gentle and innocent image. She immediately snapped, "How am I being loud? Didn't you hear me calling for someone?"

The service remained polite, with the staff calmly asking, "Madam, how can I help you?"

Meng Zihan asked anxiously, "Did you see a man carrying a suitcase leave?"

The waiter thought for a moment, then said apologetically, "Excuse me, ma'am, several gentlemen just left with suitcases. I'm not sure which one you're referring to?"

"Well, he was a bit tall, thin, wore glasses, and had injuries on his face..."

Seeing the waiter's thoughtful expression, Meng Zihan pointed to the corner of her mouth and then to her cheekbone, giving him a hint.

"He's injured here, it's bruised, um... he tripped and fell outside and hurt his face."

Fearing the waiter might misunderstand, Meng Zihan tried to cover it up.

"Oh, yes, there was such a person. He just went out with his suitcase, and our staff called him a taxi to the airport."

The image was indeed easy to recognize, and the waiter immediately remembered it.

"He went to the airport? He really left me behind and went to the airport? I have to hurry too!"

Meng Zihan panicked and dragged her suitcase out, giving instructions to the waiter.

"Call me a taxi too."

She had to catch up with Liu Mingxuan; she couldn't let him get away.

"Excuse me, ma'am, your accommodation bill is still outstanding. Please settle your bill before leaving."

Seeing that she was about to run away, another waiter came over and politely reminded her.

Meng Zihan was taken aback and asked blankly, "Accommodation fee? Wasn't the accommodation fee already paid? Didn't Liu Mingxuan pay when he booked the room?"

The waiter explained, "I'm sorry, ma'am, the accommodation fee is supposed to be settled upon check-out. When that gentleman left, I reminded him, and he said that you would pay."

Like a bolt of lightning on a clear day, it completely stunned Meng Zihan.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that her throat was blocked and she couldn't utter a single word.

how so?

How could Liu Mingxuan leave without paying?

He clearly said everything was arranged!

For this honeymoon trip to Haicheng, Meng Zihan thought that Liu Mingxuan had covered the travel and accommodation expenses. In order to show her noble character and not to eat and drink for free, she specifically asked Meng Xueyun for an advance of 500 yuan, which she would use to cover the cost of meals and entrance tickets.

After spending the last few days eating, drinking, and buying trinkets, she had almost run out of money. All she had left was a few dozen yuan in change, which was far from enough to pay for the several hundred yuan accommodation fee.

She looked at the waiter and said incoherently, "This money shouldn't be my responsibility, it was agreed that he would pay! You need to hurry and bring him back, he just left not long ago, he can't have gone far!"

The waiter shook his head, seemingly not quite understanding.

"Madam, since you are husband and wife, it doesn't matter who pays. The gentleman has already left, and we have no way to contact him. If he really wants to pay, then you will have to contact him."

"couple?"

Meng Zihan retorted with a cold laugh, finding it utterly ironic.

The term "husband and wife" was something she deliberately emphasized to the front desk when checking in, in order to show off that she was about to become the director's wife.

Unexpectedly, they've now shot themselves in the foot!

Now that Liu Mingxuan has run away, where am I supposed to contact him?

If I don't pay, I can't leave. The plane is taking off in a few hours, and that will be even more troublesome!

Meng Zihan dared not delay any longer and could only resort to her tears, asking the waiter with teary eyes.

"Can you make long-distance calls here? I need to make a call."

The waiter smiled slightly and said, "Please come with me."

She turned around and led Meng Zihan toward a corner of the hotel lobby.

To facilitate guests' communication with the outside world, the hotel has set up a public telephone booth for guests to make long-distance calls.

The phone booth is separated by transparent glass, and the space is small, only enough for one person to stand.

Inside, there was an I-telephone, a table of domestic long-distance telephone area codes on the wall, and some handwritten notes and small advertisements with all sorts of information on them.

The waitress led Meng Zihan to the door of the phone booth and pointed to the phone, saying, "This phone can make long-distance calls."

Meng Zihan nodded repeatedly and eagerly walked into the phone booth.

She closed the door, tried to calm herself down, then picked up the phone and dialed Liu Mingxuan's office number from memory.

The person who answered the phone was a middle-aged man.

It should be Workshop Director Li.

Ignoring all pride, Meng Zihan tearfully recounted the whole story to him, finally stating her purpose.

"Director Li, I'd like to receive an advance on Liu Mingxuan's salary to pay for the room. If I don't get it, I can't leave the hotel."

On the other end of the phone, Director Li listened to her story and expressed great sympathy, but still politely declined her request.

"Xiao Meng, I'm really sorry, but we don't have the authority to issue advances for wages. Besides, Xiao Liu has already received an advance of three months' wages from the finance department, and according to regulations, he can't get any more advances for the time being. If you need anything, you can contact the union for help when you get back."

Upon hearing this, Meng Zihan felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and was utterly desperate.

Liu Mingxuan has already received three months' salary in advance?

No wonder he's been spending money so lavishly lately!

Having no other option, Meng Zihan had to call the cafeteria and ask Meng Xueyun for help.

Meng Xueyun arrived quickly. Upon hearing that her niece had called her, she answered the phone with some suspicion.

Didn't we say we'd come back today?

Why are you making a phone call now?

As soon as she answered the phone, she heard Meng Zihan wailing on the other end.