As dusk fell, a damp, cold evening breeze carrying the scent of osmanthus swept over the bluestone paths of the Luxury Hotel.
A black red flag car came to a silent halt at the hotel entrance.
The sleek lines of the car's body glinted coldly under the warm yellow lights.
After pulling out his phone to send a message to Wang Yuyan, Jiang Cheng rolled down the window and spoke to the bellboy waiting nearby: "No need, I'm waiting for someone, it won't be long..."
Although Jiang Cheng's voice wasn't loud, it carried a naturally imposing aura.
The bellboy quickly bowed his head in response, not daring to say another word.
After sending the message, Jiang Cheng walked toward the lobby.
This was Jiang Cheng's first time visiting the Luxury Hotel here in Kyoto.
As he entered the lobby, the two Girls hand-picked as the hotel's front-of-house immediately approached him.
One of the two Girls spoke up: "Sir, are you waiting for a friend? Would you like to come into the lobby for a cup of hot tea to warm up? It's quite windy outside."
The moment they saw Jiang Cheng, the two had already scanned him from head to toe with their practiced, discerning eyes.
An Hermès top paired with Louis Vuitton trousers and sneakers.
Although the total cost of his clothes was only around a hundred thousand, both of them noticed the Patek Philippe on Jiang Cheng's wrist.
Despite his youth, the young man before them carried himself with poise and grace.
In Kyoto, especially at a well-known establishment like theirs...
They were used to seeing high-ranking officials and wealthy elites, but someone like Jiang Cheng, who exuded such nobility just from his profile, was still a rare sight.
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng glanced at the two Girls.
Both were wearing the hotel uniform.
To be honest, in Jiang Cheng's eyes, these uniforms were quite hideous.
Though both Girls were pretty with exquisite makeup...
The bright, Manchu-style uniforms they wore made Jiang Cheng unable to resist complaining inwardly.
"Wow, even though I'm not staying here today, can I give your hotel a suggestion? These uniforms are even uglier than the navy blue ones at the Magic City branch."
Such an expensive hotel, yet they insisted on this maid-style uniform.
It was a complete waste of these two Girls' charm.
If Jiang Cheng's spiritual state hadn't reached a higher level, he would have definitely complained that they looked worse than the greeting Girls at a roadside bathhouse.
At least those outfits had some 'highlights' when you got close.
Jiang Cheng's words clearly struck a chord with the two Girls.
The two covered their mouths and giggled: "To be honest, we think so too. We'll mention it to the Lobby Supervisor later."
"That's more like it. These ugly uniforms don't match your beauty at all..."
Seeing the two hostesses blushing from Jiang Cheng's flirting, Wang Yuyan, who was walking over from not far away, approached them.
Unlike the uniform hotel staff, Wang Yuyan was dressed in sharp, casual clothes.
A cream-colored turtleneck cashmere sweater outlined her slender neck.
Over it, she wore a camel-colored double-faced wool coat.
The hem reached just to her calves, revealing a pair of slender, straight legs.
Wearing matching ankle boots, her figure appeared even taller and more graceful.
Her jet-black hair was loosely tied back, revealing a full forehead and a delicate jawline.
She wore no makeup, yet she appeared more refined and ethereal than the heavily made-up Girls in the lobby.
She exuded a cold yet noble aura, instantly drawing the gaze of many in the lobby.
A few hotel employees standing nearby couldn't help but huddle together and whisper.
"Hey, have you seen her? She's the intern who just transferred here a couple of days ago."
"I heard she came back from Sweden. She was originally interning at another branch, but for some reason, she was suddenly transferred here."
"Look at that figure and those looks. If she really stays in our lobby, those big clients will be wrapped around her finger."
"Exactly. That aura of hers is a perfect match for the style of this place."
Their voices weren't loud, but fragments of their conversation drifted into the ears of those nearby.
Wang Yuyan ignored them and walked straight toward Jiang Cheng.
Her gaze landed on him as he laughed and chatted with the two reception Girls.
Her clear almond eyes narrowed slightly, and the curve of her lips faded, but she didn't stop walking.
Jiang Cheng didn't panic. He gave the two Girls a smile and turned to meet Wang Yuyan.
With a look of perfectly timed surprise and a hint of teasing, he said, "Oh, hey beauty, where are you going all by yourself?"
As soon as he said this, the whispering employees started muttering again.
"See, I told you. With those looks and that aura, someone's bound to hit on her wherever she goes."
"She has the look of a natural seductress. No wonder she's so eye-catching right after arriving."
Just as the'seductress' comment was made, a male voice interrupted: "Hey, don't be so harsh. Haven't you heard? Our lobby manager has been chasing her relentlessly lately."
This caught the attention of everyone nearby.
"Really? Someone like the lobby manager would actually take the initiative to show interest?"
"It's true. I've seen it myself several times. The manager uses work as an excuse to find her, bringing her coffee and desserts, but Wang Yuyan completely ignores him."
"Exactly. Do you really think she'd be interested in a kid who looks like a typical Second-generation rich? No way. Women like her have very high standards..."
"Right? So many people have asked for her contact info before, and every single one was rejected. This guy is probably going to fail too."
"Just wait and see. He's about to hit a wall."
Seeing Jiang Cheng looking at her playfully, Wang Yuyan played along perfectly: "I was just thinking about going to dinner."
Naturally, some of those whispers reached Jiang Cheng's ears.
From the moment he heard them, a sense of mischief rose in his heart.
Curling his lips into a smile, he said, "What a coincidence? It must be fate. I was also thinking of having dinner. How about we go together?"
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Wang Yuyan, waiting for her to give her usual cold rejection.
To their surprise, Wang Yuyan just looked up, sized Jiang Cheng up, and her cold almond eyes crinkled slightly as she lightly replied: "Okay."
After a pause, she added: "Sure. Then where are you taking me to eat?"
"For someone as beautiful as you, I naturally have to take you to the best place."
The lobby fell silent for half a second. The people who had been gossiping were stunned, their faces full of disbelief, looking completely blindsided.
Just then, a figure stepped out from the office on the inner side of the lobby.
It was the lobby manager. He had been standing by the door and had seen the whole scene clearly.
His face instantly darkened, and his hand gripping the documents tightened, his knuckles turning white.
His usually meticulously groomed hair now seemed a bit disheveled. His eyes were filled with shock and resentment as he looked toward Jiang Cheng and Wang Yuyan, his chest heaving heavily—he had clearly lost his composure entirely.