Chapter 18: Too Busy During Peak Traffic

A plant that could actually talk! Lin Nanxing was stunned, but fortunately she reacted quickly and took the basin that Da Zui had used earlier to scoop water from the pool.

Cool water seeped into the dry soil, and the soil gradually became moist.

The dying clover sensed the moisture coming from its roots, its leaves trembled slightly, and its roots seemed to have a mind of their own, trying their best to absorb every drop of water.

Lin Nanxing squatted next to the clover, intently watching its changes. A branch of the banyan tree spirit and the large head of the man-eating flower also crowded around her to watch.

"Don't rush, take your time," Lin Nanxing said softly. She continued to water carefully, making sure that every inch of soil was soaked.

As the clover absorbed water, its leaves gradually regained some vitality, and the brown edges began to turn pale yellow.

A few minutes later, the clover leaves had fully unfolded. Although they still looked somewhat fragile, they no longer showed any signs of dying.

Lin Nanxing gently touched its leaves, feeling the joy emanating from her fingertips, and her anxious heart finally settled down.

As my tense heart relaxed, the lingering unease returned.

Lin Nanxing glanced at the player panel; it was already 1 a.m. She subconsciously yawned, stood up, and said, "Da Rong, Da Zui, could you help me take care of this clover? I'm going back to sleep now."

The world is vast, but sleep is the most important thing. She'll deal with the clover issue after she wakes up. The only reason she was able to stay awake for so long tonight was because she was scared by Big Mouth's appearance.

Before leaving, Lin Nanxing didn't forget to instruct the man-eating flower, "Big Mouth, as a new member, you can wander around the swimming pool and get familiar with the environment, but don't go out without my permission."

There are children staying overnight outside, and with Big Mouth's ferocious appearance, it's best not to go out and scare them.

Lin Nanxing's thoughts were completely muddled, but he was still thinking about the appearance of the man-eating flower, which showed how terrifying it was.

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As the sun rises, a new day dawns in the realm of stars.

A group of people stood outside the swimming pool, anxiously waiting for the gates to open.

"It's almost nine o'clock, why isn't the swimming pool open yet? I wanted to book a room for today earlier," a burly man complained from the front row, his tone clearly anxious.

Yesterday, he was too slow to get a room and had to beg and plead to get a room on the floor. Although it was comfortable, who wouldn't want to enjoy a bed?

"Yes, if we don't open the gate soon, those people who set off from Yunpei Town will be arriving soon, and then we'll be at a disadvantage."

Those present were all people who had stayed overnight in Star Territory. After a night of comfortable sleep, as if under a constant temperature air conditioner, none of them wanted to return to their cramped rooms in Yunpei Town.

So they didn't need alarm clocks early in the morning; as soon as it was light, they gathered at the entrance of the swimming pool to wait for it to open.

But now it's almost time for the Xingxing Swimming Pool to open, and it's still not open. If the other people from Yunpei Town come later, they might not be able to get a spot.

Amidst the whispers of the crowd, the swimming pool doors finally opened hastily at 9:10.

Lin Nanxing, who had overslept, walked quickly to the door with an apologetic look on his face and apologized to everyone: "I'm so sorry, everyone. The door opened a little later than expected. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Last night, the carnivorous plant and clover took away an hour of her sleep. Lin Nanxing couldn't fall asleep after lying in bed. She tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep again. When she opened her eyes again, it was already nine o'clock.

When the guests saw Lin Nanxing come out, they all surrounded him, some complaining and some asking questions.

"Mr. Lin, put everything else aside, please check us in first. We can only feel at ease once we have the room slots."

"Yes, yes, there are only eight rooms in total, and they'll be snapped up in no time." Yesterday, more than thirty people stayed in those eight rooms; even with the competition among those present, there wasn't necessarily a room available.

Seeing the impatient crowd, Lin Nanxing patiently explained, "Don't worry, everyone. The dormitory building will be upgraded again today, and there will be more rooms available. Everyone will have a room to stay in."

To put their minds at ease, Lin Nanxing immediately opened the player panel, thought for a moment, and then spent 20,000 yuan in front of them to upgrade the dormitory building to level 3.

As the system notification sounded, clanging and banging noises continued, as if a building was being rapidly erected.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, a two-story building with the same structure appeared out of thin air on the original single-story dormitory building. The three-story dormitory building was neat and uniform, with eight windows on each floor, and each room still had four beds.

Seeing that there were so many more rooms available, the guests calmed down a bit, regained their composure, and began to line up in an orderly fashion to check in.

While Lin Nanxing was checking in the people who had stayed overnight the previous night, people from Yunpei Town began to arrive one after another.

The first to arrive was a group of ten men, who looked at the long queue with some curiosity.

The man at the head of the group pulled over a customer in line and asked, "Brother, what's going on here? Why are so many people queuing?"

The people who returned yesterday brought back confirmed that the water source in the swimming pool was indeed real. He didn't listen much and came over with his teammates early this morning, but the current situation left them somewhat puzzled.

The guest who had been stopped looked back at them and said knowingly, "You just came from Yunpei Town, right? Boss Lin opened the accommodation service yesterday, and everyone is queuing up to check in today."

"We can stay here?" The leader's eyes lit up. They had felt the coolness of the place as soon as they entered. It would be so comfortable to stay here for one night.

Thinking of this, he immediately called to his teammates behind him, "Brothers, it seems we've come to the right place. Everyone, line up quickly. Today, it's my treat. Let's check in together!"

The others immediately cheered.

"Big brother is very generous."

"It has to be the eldest brother, he's loyal enough."

Soon after, several more teams arrived, and seeing the queue, they joined the line.

More and more guests arrived at Star Territory, and the hall gradually became noisy.

Lin Nanxing stood behind the service counter, apologized to the customers waiting to complete their procedures, stopped what he was doing, and put his hands to his mouth as if making a megaphone shape.

"Please line up in order. Each room costs 1,000 game points and includes accommodation and access to basic facilities within the territory. There are currently vacant rooms available. If you only wish to use the swimming pool, please wait a little while."

Her voice echoed in the hall, and although it was a bit noisy, the guests quieted down.

"The vending machines are now fully stocked, so feel free to browse and find what you're looking for. The portable showers at the entrance are also full of water; you can use ten liters of water for just five game coins, and the effect is just as good as a swimming pool."

"Five game coins for ten liters of water? That's such a great deal!"

The guests were pleasantly surprised upon hearing this information.

Some people, realizing they wouldn't get a room after queuing up, immediately turned and headed towards the vending machine, while others curiously looked at the portable shower unit by the door.

With the situation under control, Lin Nanxing breathed a sigh of relief, turned off the notification sound that kept reminding customers to make purchases, and started thinking about other things.

Currently, she is the only one working in the entire territory, managing the swimming pool, the dormitory building, and also considering the stocking of vending machines.

She's doing alright now, but in a few days, she'll definitely be overwhelmed.

Should she hire a few people to do the work?

Although she was preoccupied with other things, Lin Nanxing moved swiftly and skillfully, completing the check-in process for the guest in front of her and handing over the wristband, saying, "Next."

A familiar, tall figure stood before Lin Nanxing.

"Shu Yi? Why haven't you gone out yet today?" Lin Nanxing looked up and was slightly surprised to see Shu Yi standing in front of her.

Shu Yi, who was usually expressionless, pursed his lips somewhat shyly and nodded, saying, "There's no rush today, I'll check in first."

Lin Nanxing was stunned for a moment, then an embarrassed smile appeared on her face. She had actually forgotten that the person in front of her was still living in a tent.

She subconsciously looked around and, not seeing anyone with Shu Yi, asked softly, "Are you going to check in alone? We have four beds in one room, so it will probably cost you a lot if you stay alone."

"It's alright, I can afford it." Shu Yi's voice remained calm.

Hearing this made the people in line behind him feel a bit nauseous. A thousand yuan a night, said so casually. They originally wanted to see who was talking big here.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that the person standing in front of them was none other than the famous battle maniac boss from Yunpei Town!

Even the big shots are here. It seems this Star Territory is really good.

Since the guest had said so, Lin Nanxing naturally didn't waste any more words. She nodded, quickly processed Shu Yi's check-in, and said with a smile, "Alright, here's your room bracelet. Welcome."

"That tent...?"

Shu Yi was a smart man; he knew that the tent he had been in for the past two days was actually provided by Lin Nanxing specifically for him because of his injury.

Now that he has his eye on a better house, he immediately abandoned the tent, making him seem particularly fickle, which makes Shu Yi a little embarrassed.

Lin Nanxing had no idea what Shu Yi was thinking. She waved her hand dismissively, "It's okay, someone will want it. If not, I'll just take it back."

Seeing that she didn't mind, Shu Yi felt relieved and turned to leave, but then stopped and turned back to say, "Nanxing, Xingxing Territory is really good, more popular than you imagine, so you don't need to worry too much."

Lin Nanxing knew he was answering the question she had asked yesterday, but his slightly clumsy words made her chuckle. She smiled and said, "Yes, I know."

After finishing processing all the check-in applications from the guests in line, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Lin Nanxing breathed a sigh of relief. She had been in such a rush that morning that she hadn't even had breakfast yet.

She took a piece of chocolate out of her backpack, but before she could eat it, she saw Mao Qindong and his large group approaching from afar through the open gate.

Lin Nanxing quickly finished the chocolate in her hand. The idea of ​​hiring people grew stronger in her mind. After checking her teeth and making sure her appearance was okay, she sighed and resignedly got up to serve the guests.