The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship
Chapter 136: Only One Room Left

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Only One Room Left

When they arrived at the hotel, Gu Qili was so hungry her stomach was growling, but she felt too embarrassed to mention it.

The group was checking in at the front desk, and Gu Qili, bored, scanned the lobby. She remembered coming here with a group of classmates for a vacation, and it felt like a distant memory that left no trace.

Li Ruhai and the rest finished their check-in, nodded in acknowledgment, and took off, leaving only Mu Shuoqian and Gu Qili behind.

The front desk was focused on the computer, while Mu Shuoqian was busily fiddling with his phone.

"I’m sorry, sir, there is only one room left," the front desk apologized in fluent English.

Gu Qili did not need to translate this, as Mu Shuoqian’s English was excellent. His American English, combined with his unique baritone, could be described as "captivating."

Chen Yishu once suggested that he might have lived abroad, and his command of American English made her even more certain of Chen Yishu’s speculation.

"I have booked two rooms," Mu Shuoqian emphasized gravely.

"I’m sorry, sir, there must have been a mistake with our system," the front desk kept apologizing.

"Any other room will do; no need for a luxury suite," he offered.

"I’m sorry, but there’s only one room left."

Looking very troubled, Mu Shuoqian turned to Gu Qili to consult, "There’s only one room left."

Gu Qili asked, "What should we do then?"

"It’s too late to switch hotels now, and even if we did, it’s uncertain if there would be any rooms available. Besides, Manager Li and the others have already checked in. It would be inconvenient for everyone to work if we are split apart." He rarely explained so much, but the only thing Gu Qili took from his words was that he didn’t want to change hotels—he just wanted to stay here.

What could she say? She was just a lowly assistant; she had no say in the matter.

She nodded silently, and Mu Shuoqian seemed particularly pleased with her compliance, turning back to proceed with the check-in.

As they left the lobby for the elevator, two people happened to come in from outside, looking as if they had just gotten off a plane, still with luggage tags attached to their bags.

The front desk asked warmly, "Gentlemen, are you checking in?"

The two had just walked past when the elevator doors closed.

Gu Qili tilted her head, chin lifted at a 45-degree angle, eyeing the man standing stiffly beside her. He and the front desk both claimed that there were no rooms available, so why were these two people able to check in? They didn’t seem like they had reservations in advance.

Since they entered the hotel, he had been constantly texting on his phone, appearing to be coordinating something with someone, and the receptionist kept checking the computer—it all seemed like a conspiracy.

Gu Qili didn’t want to be suspicious without evidence, but given Mu Shuoqian’s usual "character," she couldn’t help thinking the worst.

She gazed at him for a while, showing her skepticism openly. Finally, Mu Shuoqian condescended to look down, and upon meeting her gaze, he coldly said, "Aren’t you going to press the floor number?"

Only then did Gu Qili realize the elevator hadn’t moved. She hastily reached out to press the floor button and to her discovery, the hotel’s elevator was very user-friendly; once a floor was selected, a soft female voice would emerge, speaking French and describing the local customs of the area. Gu Qili hadn’t had enough of the voice when they reached their floor.

She thought about it, puzzled—wasn’t she just pondering the room situation? How did she get so sidetracked?

While she was thinking this, Mu Shuoqian had already strode ahead, and she had to rush with her luggage to catch up: "Wait up, will you?"

It’s easy to get lost in such a big place.

Mu Shuoqian expertly swiped the card to open the door, inserted the card into the power slot, and the lights in the room immediately turned on.

Most of the furniture here was off-white with delicate carvings on the surfaces, complementing the furniture’s curved lines and exuding an elegant and refined air. The room, adorned with white scroll-patterned curtains, crystal chandeliers, floor lamps, and vases of lilies, radiated a romantic and fresh charm.

Gu Qili couldn’t help but marvel, "It’s beautiful."

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