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Chapter 89 The Luxurious Presidential Suite Across the Way

The families looked at each other, not daring to speak, and waited for the yamen runners to make arrangements.

The constable paused for a moment, then softened his tone slightly.

"The hotel across the street is a bit more expensive, but it's worth it. It's safe, and there's absolutely no chance of fire or theft."

After the constable finished speaking, he looked at the faces of the families and continued, "A regular room costs 30 taels of silver. Book it with me."

After the constable finished speaking, the other two families took out their money without hesitation and left.

In the end, only the Wen family remained.

The Wen family had become accustomed to this, always putting things last and not caring anymore.

As Wenwen watched the two families walk away, a question came to her mind.

She smiled sweetly and asked, "Sir, how big is a regular room? There are many of us in the family, is there enough room for us to lie down?"

As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face, and this yamen runner was no exception.

He actually thought about it for a moment before answering, "I reckon it's unlikely. Your family would need to book three rooms to make it enough."

Upon hearing this, Wenwen realized that, sure enough, the two families who had just left had only six or seven people each, so one room would definitely be enough.

Their family has nearly 30 people, so one room is definitely not enough.

"Sir, does the shop across the street have a large room that can accommodate our whole family?"

"A family?" The constable counted the number of Wen's family members and pondered for a moment.

"Yes, there are, but they're too expensive. However, they're much safer."

"How expensive?"

Wenwen had already estimated his value in her mind and was just waiting for the answer.

"100 taels."

Wenwen nervously tugged at her clothes, her expression slightly tense, but she had already agreed in her heart.

"Sir, this is our family's situation. Could you perhaps make an exception for us?"

The yamen runners also needed to earn extra money, so they were not willing to agree so easily.

"The room fee is still required; at most, we can ask the innkeeper to send more food."

"Sir, please allow my family to discuss and raise some money."

"Easy to say."

The constable pretended to walk a couple of steps away, giving the Wen family some time to discuss the matter.

Wenwen is only good at raising questions; as for solving them, she leaves that to the adults in her family.

After muttering to himself for a while, Master Wen scraped together the money and paid it off.

The constables never expected to make such a fortune at the last minute, and they happily led the Wen family toward the inn across the street.

It was already broad daylight by then. Although there were few people in the northern part of the city, the streets were not deserted.

The yamen runners were in front.

The Wen family followed quietly from behind.

The shopkeeper across the street saw the constables leading a group of people coming from afar.

For them, this was commonplace; visitors were always welcome.

The shopkeeper didn't go out either, but nodded to the constable from afar, the two of them understanding each other without saying a word.

"We've arrived. This is the place. Please wait outside."

"Yes, my lord."

The Wen family members waited by the door.

Wenwen watched as the bailiffs entered and negotiated with the shopkeeper, and she couldn't contain her curiosity.

Quietly approaching Wen Qiyuan, she asked, "Third Uncle, how much do you know about this inn?"

Wenwen remembered that when the yamen runner mentioned the inn across the street, her third uncle looked up and glanced at it several times.

She sensed something was amiss and wouldn't feel at ease until she found out.

Wen Qikang didn't want to say much, only uttering two words, "Safety!"

Wenwen!

I understand, it's best to say less here.

She looked up at the signboard—"Guests are welcome. Inn."

The name of this inn is both ordinary and grand.

Before she could observe any further, a servant inside the gate called out, "Wen family, come in. Just follow the waiter upstairs."

The waiter at the door immediately became enthusiastic, "Sir, this way please."

The Wen family followed the waiter and stepped into the inn.

After passing the front yard and the screen wall, I went up to the small building on the left and climbed the stairs to the third floor.

The waiter stood at the corner on the third floor and said respectfully, "Esteemed guests, this is the suite you booked. I can only deliver you this far. Please come in and take a look. If you need anything, just ring the bell."

Wenwen stood by the stairs, a little puzzled. There was only one doorway on the third floor; was it one apartment per floor?

Is this standard for a large suite? So luxurious!

I kept my words in mind and didn't ask any more questions.

The Wen family members entered one by one under the respectful smiles of the waiter.

After the Wen family had all entered the house, the waiter simply said, "Please make yourself at home, sir!"

He then helped close the door, turned around and went downstairs with a flourish.

The Wen family only relaxed after the footsteps on the stairs had disappeared for a while.

Children forget things the least; once outsiders are not around, they instantly become lively and active.

Wenqing pulled Wenwen along, "Sister, let's go for a walk around here."

Wenwen had the same idea.

"Go, go, go."

Wenwen led the group of children around the front hall and into the inner room.

This suite truly lives up to its name.

The front hall is a decent size, big enough for the whole family to stand in. There are three rooms in the inner room, and each room has two smaller rooms. The key feature is that there is also a small shower room with running water, which seems to be warm water.

Could it be a hot spring? Wenwen suppressed her excitement and continued strolling around.

There are about ten rooms, big and small, each with a bed, a couch, a table, chairs and benches, and everything you need.

It's enough for their whole family to live in. Maybe if they squeeze in, everyone can share a bed, at least they won't have to sleep on the floor.

After the tour, Wenwen was truly shocked.

In modern times, this would be a luxurious presidential suite. Though small, it has everything you need. Not only are the facilities complete, but there is also 24-hour hot water. For 100 taels of silver, this treatment is definitely worth the money.

The children were visiting, and the adults were busy too.

When Wenwen and the others returned to the front hall, they heard their grandmother dividing the rooms.

"Master, I'll take the maids to the west room to wash up first. Ah Ying and her sisters-in-law can help tidy up the children in the middle room. You can use the rest of the rooms as you like. Do you have any objections?"

Wen Yuanqian stroked his beard, then glared at his family members, feigning a stare. "Anyone with a problem, please voice it. We're family, we're reasonable people, humph!"

The meaning behind that "humph" is so obvious, who would dare to contradict it?

The male members of the Wen family responded one after another.

"No comment."

Yao Changhao finally couldn't hold back any longer, "Mother's arrangements are excellent. Good heavens! Is this exile or lodging? I'm starting to feel a bit disoriented. I think I could have sweet dreams even if I slept on the floor in the front hall tonight, Third Brother, don't you think?"

With Yao's witty remark, the atmosphere instantly became relaxed and comfortable.

"You're so likable."

With a beaming smile, Grandmother Wen led the women and children of the family out of the front hall.

Wenwen deliberately lagged behind a few steps, hesitated for a long time, and finally asked the question.

"Third Uncle, how safe is this inn?"

Wen Qikang had a strange expression on his face from the moment he entered the door, but he finally spoke the truth in front of his family.

"You wouldn't believe it, the strange thing about this place is that it's really safe. Since it opened, there hasn't been a single theft. The shop's slogan is: No matter who you are, you will feel right at home."

"Any identity?"

"Feel at home?"

Wen Qikang nodded, "Yes, anyone, please feel at home."

Wenwen was confused for a moment. She looked at this and then at that, and thought to herself, "Since that's how it is, I'll go and get a good night's sleep and talk about it when I wake up."

Wen Qilin casually patted her head and said, though he didn't mean it, "If you worry so much, you'll stunt your growth. Go find your grandmother."

"Okay!"