Chapter 311 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 11
As darkness fell, Shen Ci left the orphanage with her freshly born and still warm son, walking down the empty street. At this hour, there were hardly any people left on the street.
People tend to go to bed early at this time of year because there aren't many leisure activities available, so it's better to go to bed early.
Of course, most late-night entertainment takes place between couples, and there's a reason why people have so many children these days.
"Where are we going?" Lu Jinnian asked.
A cool breeze blew, and Shen Ci suddenly remembered this matter; they still had nowhere to go!
She needs a letter of introduction to stay at a guesthouse, but given her current status, she can't get a decent one right away. She has a ticketing system, but no letter of introduction.
At this time, however, a very small number of hotels in major cities like Beijing had already begun to receive foreign guests and domestic tourists.
There are always first-timers who dare to try something new.
Places like the Xinqiao Hotel and the Minzu Hotel are relatively more flexible in their management and are more interested in foreign exchange certificates and cash, and of course, the prices are different.
"Come on, Xiao Nian, Mom will take you to find a place to rest."
With plenty of money in hand, Shen Ci naturally wanted to live in a better place. She decided to start spoiling her child from today onwards and leave a good impression on him.
She reached out and flagged down a rare taxi. At this time, calling a car taxi was very expensive and rare; if it weren't in Beijing, it would be very difficult to come across one.
As the political center, Beijing is ahead of the curve in many aspects, both now and decades from now, and people are the first to experience them – this is convenience.
"Go to the New Overseas Chinese Hotel."
Shen Ci reported the name of the New Overseas Chinese Hotel.
It was Lu Jinnian's first time riding in a car, and he was a little stiff. When he saw the interior of the car, he couldn't help but look at it with great curiosity.
There was no cowardice, no fear, only curiosity and discomfort.
The entrance to the Xinqiao Hotel features gleaming glass doors, and the doormen are dressed in uniform. The lobby is brightly lit, making everything clearly visible.
Lu Jinnian subconsciously stopped in his tracks, feeling somewhat lost.
This place doesn't seem like a place he should step into. It's a completely different world from the orphanage he's familiar with and feels safe in.
Lu Jinnian's nervousness was evident to Shen Ci. "Child, get ready to step into a new world, get ready to accept happiness!"
She gently patted Lu Jinnian's back and whispered.
"Don't be afraid, stay with Mom."
Shen Ci walked forward calmly, a smile on his face, looking very composed.
Whether you have money in your pocket or not, you should pretend to be calm and composed, and never show weakness in front of strangers.
"Comrade, hello, please give us two rooms."
She spoke to the female staff member in uniform behind the counter, her voice neither humble nor arrogant.
The staff member looked up and asked a routine question.
"Hello, please show me your letter of introduction and proof of employment."
Shen Ci leaned closer, lowered his voice slightly, and confessed frankly with a helpless tone.
"Comrade, to be honest, we just came from out of town and encountered some special circumstances with the procedures. The letter of introduction has not been processed yet."
The staff member frowned slightly, and Shen Ci immediately responded.
"How about this: we'll pay the full room rate, and in addition, we can pay an extra service fee to make up for any inconvenience in the procedures."
The main reason is that the child is tired and wants to find a place to rest.
As she spoke, she turned to the side so that the staff could see Lu Jinnian standing half a step behind her.
Although the boy was wearing faded old clothes, he had a tall and straight posture and an outstanding appearance.
Especially his eyes, which held a calmness rarely seen at his age. Because he was in an unfamiliar environment, his eyelids were slightly lowered, making him look even more pitiful.
Although his clothes were a bit tattered, his face was still very convincing.
His appearance certainly didn't suggest he was someone of unknown origin.
The staff member's gaze lingered on Lu Jinnian's face for a moment before returning to Shen Ci.
The woman in front of me looked quite young, and her demeanor and manner were unlike that of an ordinary person. She was wearing the most fashionable skirt and shirt, and a watch on her wrist.
And the moment they open their mouths, you know it's full price plus service charge—only seasoned guests would know that. This person is definitely willing to spend money.
This woman, who looks wealthy, is with a shabby child. This combination is rather strange. Could she be a human trafficker?
The staff member's expression softened slightly. After hesitating for a few seconds, looking left and right, he lowered his voice and spoke to her.
"It's not allowed according to the rules, but it's not easy for you to be with your child."
We have two suites left, but they're significantly more expensive than regular rooms. A suite costs 28 yuan per night, plus an additional 5 yuan service charge.
She implied that such things actually happen frequently in these stores, but they're just not discussed openly.
33 yuan a day! That was an astronomical price in 1979. An ordinary second-level worker's monthly salary was only about 40 yuan. Staying in a suite for one night would take away almost a month's salary.
However, ordinary people wouldn't stay at the New Qiao Hotel, and those who do come are usually not short of money.
Shen Ci's face remained completely expressionless, as if he had only heard about three cents.
Without hesitation, she immediately took money out of her bag, actually taking money from the system, and casually placed it on the table.
He handed over a thick wad of ten-yuan notes, one of which was ten yuan. He readily counted out three of them and three yuan in change, and pushed them over.
"The price is no problem, thank you for your help, comrade."
We'll stay for two days. This is 132 yuan, the room and service fee, which we'll prepay now.
He spent over 100 yuan without hesitation, decisively and efficiently, which completely dispelled any doubts the staff might have had.
It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat. If people can afford the money, they can stay there.
This sum was equivalent to almost half a year's salary for an average worker. The receptionist smiled broadly and quickly produced the registration book.
"Okay, then please just register your name and place of origin here, and I'll arrange it for you right away!"
Rules are rules, but people are flexible. When you encounter such a sensible and capable guest, who wouldn't be willing to do them a favor?
She would love for more customers like this so she could earn more extra money.
The receptionist quickly completed the formalities and handed over two brass keys with number tags attached.
"Comrade, here is your room key. It's on the third floor, the first room on the right after you turn at the top of the stairs. The two rooms are next to each other."
If you need hot water or other services, please call the front desk.
"Spend 132 yuan and find a place to stay!"
Of the 66 yuan, the host received a tenfold rebate on their spending, and 660 yuan has already been credited to their account.
The 66 yuan was a rebate for the villain, resulting in a 100-fold return; the 6600 yuan has already been credited to your account.
"Thanks.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, let's go upstairs.
Shen Ci believes that children should not be made to suffer too early. Some children are born into this world, into bad families, and that is already the greatest hardship from the very beginning.
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