I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 684 - 478 Departure_2

As the door clicked, Xia Liang pressed the handle and it swung open. They stepped inside, and their eyes were immediately drawn to a crystal chandelier.

Looking at the luxurious décor, Tong Dongnuan couldn’t help but exclaim, "No wonder it costs 58,888 yuan a night."

Although she had started her own business and made quite a bit of money, she had never indulged in such luxury. As a five-star hotel in Island City, the presidential suite was naturally designed to the highest standards.

To the left were the presidential bedroom, a study, and a walk-in closet. To the right was the First Lady’s room. In total, there were two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dry sauna, and a wet sauna. In the middle was a large reception hall and a dining room.

After resting for a short while, Tong Dongnuan went to freshen up. Soon, the sound of splashing water could be heard from the bathroom. Xia Liang secretly tiptoed to the door, then quietly opened it and slipped inside.

「...」

The next day, the two of them finished breakfast. Just as they were leaving the hotel restaurant, a young woman stopped Xia Liang.

"Hello, are you Mister Xia?"

The woman who stopped him looked to be about twenty-four years old. She wore a small yellow hat, a khaki short-sleeved shirt, and denim shorts. Paired with sneakers and healthy, wheat-colored skin, she had a very sunny and vibrant look. Her delicate features were framed by her hair, which was tied in pigtails.

"Mhm." Xia Liang nodded, maintaining his usual aloof demeanor that kept strangers at a distance.

The woman didn’t mind at all. After all, if she were approached by a total stranger, she’d probably put on a cold expression too.

Of course, if the stranger was as handsome as Xia Liang, she would have been pleasantly surprised.

The woman, whose name was Yun Xinya, smiled warmly and said, "I’m the Tour Guide sent by Manager Zhao. For the next few days, I’ll be leading you on your island journey."

Hearing it was someone sent by Zhao Li, Xia Liang nodded. "Oh."

Realizing that wasn’t the best way to respond, and remembering they would be spending the next few days together, Xia Liang added, "Thank you for your trouble."

However, this was merely Xia Liang’s idea of being less distant. Despite the extra few words, his cold expression still gave off the impression of pushing people away.

Clearly, Tong Dongnuan was used to Xia Liang treating people differently. She stepped in to explain, "Sorry, Xia Liang is just like that. He’s not very sociable, so he can come across as a bit cold. Please don’t take it personally."

Yun Xinya waved her hand dismissively. "It’s fine, it shows he has a strong personality."

She then sighed internally. This guy really lives up to his name! Xia Liang... ’Xia’ means summer, which should be all blazing sun and fiery passion. But then there’s ’Liang,’ which means cool. Well, at least his looks are hot enough to start a fire. To be honest, my heart skipped a beat the first time I saw him. But that flutter died the instant I saw Tong Dongnuan. He has a girlfriend, and she’s gorgeous...

Fortunately, she was a professional Tour Guide. Yun Xinya quickly composed herself and forced another smile. "In that case, please follow me! I’ve prepared a detailed travel plan to ensure you two have a fantastic time over the next few days."

"That’s very kind of you," Tong Dongnuan said with a grateful smile and nod.

"Don’t mention it. Come with me! The car is downstairs. We’ll head straight to the first attraction," Yun Xinya said, leading the way into the elevator.

The two of them followed.

Inside the elevator, Yun Xinya glanced at them. "You both look quite young. I’m guessing you haven’t been out of college for long? Are you on a trip together?"

Tong Dongnuan just mumbled, "Uh-huh." She didn’t have anything else to say, mainly because she didn’t know what to add.

Fortunately, Yun Xinya didn’t mind and took the initiative. "You must have done some research before you came. Are there any places you’re particularly eager to visit?"

At this, Tong Dongnuan’s eyes lit up. "Yes! I want to go to Jiang Ling Island, the top-ranked scenic spot in Island City. I heard you can go diving there! And also the Third Forest Park! I really want to walk on the glass bridge there!"

Having successfully drawn her out, Yun Xinya continued the conversation. "It sounds like you’ve done plenty of preparation. However, my suggestion would be to start with the lower-ranked attractions first. That way, you’ll build a sense of anticipation. If you go to the top-ranked attraction right away, you might feel the others aren’t as fun, and your excitement will diminish a little. What do you think?"

Yun Xinya’s reasoning seemed to make sense, so Tong Dongnuan glanced at Xia Liang.

"Whatever you decide is fine with me," he said.

Without a definitive answer from him, Tong Dongnuan thought for a moment before turning back to Yun Xinya. "I think we’ll follow your suggestion."

"Alright then," Yun Xinya smiled brightly. "In that case, I’ll take you to Ye Ling Valley today!"

「...」

Once they were in the car, Yun Xinya headed toward Bin Lang Valley. Along the way, true to her role as a Tour Guide, she had such a strong, friendly personality that it wasn’t long before she and Tong Dongnuan were calling each other sisters.

Half an hour later, the three of them arrived at the entrance to the Bin Lang Valley scenic area. It was clear Yun Xinya had everything prepared. She pulled out a couple of wristbands and handed them to Xia Liang and Tong Dongnuan. They looked a lot like the wristbands you’d get at a spa.

Yun Xinya proudly brandished the one on her own wrist. "Don’t lose these, okay? We’ll be using them for the next few days. They’re only issued to Southern Airlines’ VIPs. With this wristband, you get VIP treatment at any scenic spot on the island. You can skip the line for all activities and enjoy them as many times as you want."

"That’s great!" Tong Dongnuan was clearly thrilled about skipping queues and having unlimited access.

The night before, she had done a lot of research. Island City was a major tourist destination, so it was crowded even during the off-season. Many attractions had long lines.

Take diving, for example, something she was dying to try. She had read reviews before their trip. One person said they paid 1,680 yuan and waited in line for four hours, only to get a ten-minute experience. Five of those minutes were spent taking photos and videos, and three were spent floating on the surface. That left only two minutes for actually swimming. The worst part was, the commenter couldn’t swim, so the instructor just grabbed him by the vest and held him underwater like a turtle. The resulting videos didn’t have an ounce of elegance; they were too embarrassing to even share.

But now, with this wristband, as long as she was up for it, she could dive for as long as she wanted.

「...」

Half an hour later, they arrived at their destination: Ye Ling Valley, located on the south side of Island City.

Yun Xinya led the two of them through the VIP entrance. As soon as they entered the scenic area, she began her dutiful introduction.

"Ye Ling Valley is a national nature reserve and a 5A-rated scenic area. It’s nestled between a sea of thousands of slender, graceful coconut palms and a tropical rainforest of ancient, towering trees and intertwined vines. The valley gets its name from the layered forests that flank a miles-long corridor of coconut trees in the middle..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

As Yun Xinya spoke, she led them forward.

In June, the sun over Island City was particularly scorching. Luckily, Xia Liang was prepared. He opened his tote bag, took out an umbrella, and quickly popped it open to shield Tong Dongnuan. Then, he pulled out a small electric fan and handed it to her.

The parasol blocked the sun’s harsh rays. Although the fan was small, its breeze was surprisingly powerful. Holding it close to her face, Tong Dongnuan felt significantly cooler.

"Hey, Xia Liang, this fan might be small, but the breeze is so cool!"

Of course, you had to play along with your girlfriend. Xia Liang didn’t hesitate to play his part. "Oh? Really?"

"Mhm!" Tong Dongnuan nodded, aiming the small fan at Xia Liang’s face. "See? I wasn’t lying. It’s cool, right?"

"Wow! It really is!" Xia Liang confirmed, a fond smile gracing his lips as he looked at Tong Dongnuan.

This girl... she’s been acting more and more feminine ever since we got together. Especially yesterday in the bathroom... AHEM.

Tong Dongnuan giggled. "You hold the umbrella, and I’ll keep you cool with the fan!"

"Deal!"