Beautiful CEO's Super Expert-Chapter 1496: Checking In

Time flies like a fleeting horse, and in the blink of an eye, twenty days have passed!

On this day, Su Chen and Ji Ping planned to set off for the location of the Heaven Tower. Although there were still several days before the tower would open, the journey there was long, requiring them to travel a great distance, so naturally, they needed to depart early.

Moreover, they also had to be prepared for any unexpected events on the road!

This morning, Ji Tianhong and several key members of the Ji Family, including Zhou Shan and his wife, were standing at the door to see them off.

Since Ji Ping had been there several times before, there was no need for them to accompany him.

Zhou Ying, upon hearing that they were going to venture to the Heaven Tower, wanted to go along to gain some insight. Su Chen thought there was no harm in it, so he agreed, and Ji Ping, of course, had no objections.

"Father, we're leaving now."

Ji Ping said to his father, Ji Tianhong.

"Alright, off you go."

Ji Tianhong waved his hand and said.

Then Ji Ping, Su Chen, and Zhou Ying climbed into a nearby carriage, driven by a servant of the Ji Family, who appeared to be around forty or fifty years old.

Although this mountain road was a bit treacherous, once past this part, the majority of the journey would be on relatively flat roads.

"Old Hu, be careful on the road."

Ji Tianhong reminded the coachman.

"Family Head, rest assured!"

The coachman smiled and then slowly drove the carriage away.

...

An hour later, they were still among the mountains, but it seemed they were about to exit the mountain range.

The driver, Old Hu, was obviously a seasoned hand; despite the road being mountainous, it didn't seem too difficult for him, and the ride was quite smooth!

"Uncle Hu, your driving skills are truly unmatched by the average person!"

Su Chen smiled as he spoke to the coachman.

"Young Master Su, you're too kind. I've just accumulated some experience driving for decades!"

The coachman turned his head and grinned:

"If someone like Young Master Su were to drive, you'd surely be much better than Old Hu."

But as soon as he spoke, he quickly added:

"I'm sorry, I misspoke. How could someone like Young Master Su do such menial work!"

Although he didn't know what abilities this young man had, since even the Family Head treated him like a distinguished guest, he clearly wasn't an ordinary person!

"It's nothing."

Su Chen laughed carefreely:

"I think driving a carriage isn't all that bad; you eat your fill, sleep well, and don't have to think too much about other things. That's quite carefree!"

The coachman, hearing Su Chen say this, also agreed:

"Master Su is right. I've never sought any grand achievements in this lifetime. This stable life is quite nice, and the master treats my family well."

Thus, Su Chen casually chatted with the coachman, eventually even asking for tips on driving a carriage.

Ji Ping watched Su Chen and found him interesting, being able to chat so enthusiastically even with a coachman!

While Ji Ping was not usually harsh on his servants and was generally friendly, he wouldn't engage them to this extent!

Zhou Ying also found it a bit strange; usually, when he chatted with her parents, he could make them very happy and uplifted!

At this moment, chatting with a coachman, the two were animated and cheerful!

Before long, they had left the mountains. Su Chen was about to ask Old Hu to let him try driving, but the coachman quickly got startled. How could he let a distinguished guest drive the carriage? He didn't dare.

Realizing the coachman's reluctance, Su Chen didn't insist and then started chatting with Ji Ping and Zhou Ying.

Engaged in conversation like this, the originally monotonous journey became quite bearable!

...

Time flew by, and after three to five days, they were finally nearing their destination, with Ji Ping constantly gazing outside.

"There it is, the Heaven Tower!"

Suddenly, Ji Ping pointed ahead and said.

Hearing this, Su Chen and Zhou Ying quickly lifted the curtain and looked outside. Sure enough, a remarkably conspicuous tall tower stood there!

It exuded an ancient and majestic aura!

Su Chen noticed that not far from the ancient tower, there seemed to be other structures, along with many people, so he asked:

"Is there also a market here?"

"Not really, it's just that every year at this time, crowds flock here, so some people have set up inns and taverns near the Heaven Tower."

Ji Ping explained:

"During this period every year, it's even more bustling here than a market!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen understood.

As they talked, the carriage continued moving forward, soon arriving at the door of an inn!

"Alright, Uncle Hu, stop here."

Ji Ping instructed, and as soon as he finished speaking, the carriage came to a halt, and Su Chen and the others disembarked.

"Ji Ping, perhaps Uncle Hu can go back first."

Upon getting down, Su Chen suggested.

"That's fine."

Ji Ping nodded and turned to the coachman:

"Uncle Hu, you can head back first. We'll manage our return."

"Is that really okay?"

Old Hu hesitantly replied.

"It's fine, just let them know I asked you to go back. We might explore other places once we're done."

Ji Ping said with a smile.

"Alright then, I'll head back."

Old Hu said after hearing this, then turned the carriage around and left.

For an old coachman like Hu, traveling for days wasn't a big deal, since he was also a martial artist, although his skills were quite lowly!

The carriage was well-stocked with food and water, prepared for Ji Ping and the others, so it was of good quality.

After Old Hu left, the group headed into the inn.

"Shopkeeper, we need three upper rooms."

Ji Ping walked to the counter and said to the shopkeeper inside.

"You're in luck! We have exactly three rooms left,"

the shopkeeper said with a beaming smile.

"How much is it?"

"Ten silver taels per room,"

the shopkeeper chuckled, looking much like a smiling Buddha!

However, the price startled Zhou Ying:

"That's so expensive! At the market, a single tael of silver is enough for a night's stay, and the accommodations are much better."

"Young lady, trust me, that's still last year's price. Our boss is kind enough not to raise it!"

The shopkeeper laughed.

Su Chen and Ji Ping weren't surprised by the price of ten taels per room; it seemed reasonable to them.

After all, this inn was primarily for this period's business; the rest of the time, it depended on sporadic guests!

Besides, with so many visitors these days, even if it were more expensive, there would still be people staying. If you find it pricey, others will gladly take it!

Only for Zhou Ying, with two days left before the Heaven Tower opened, meaning they'd potentially stay for two or three days, or even five, requiring over a hundred taels in total!

This young lady was somewhat reluctant!

"Alright, we'll take three upper rooms."

Ji Ping said to the shopkeeper. As the young master of the Ji Family, he naturally wouldn't mind spending a hundred or two taels of silver.