Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 346: Grand Opening

Boss Zhou invited an elderly yangge team, a group of white-haired old men and women twisting to the music. The sound of gongs and drums, firecrackers, and the noisy commotion combined into a lively ocean.

Flower baskets and colorful flags celebrating the opening filled the entire sidewalk.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei arrive, Boss Zhou enthusiastically introduced the situation of the opening ceremony to him.

In the hotel lobby, it was already full of guests, including business celebrities from Earth Sea City, municipal officials, and local neighbors, each with a jubilant smile on their faces.

Suddenly, a deafening sound of gongs and drums came, and a few strong men carrying gongs and drums walked along the street from afar, vigorously swinging their drumsticks, attracting passersby to stop and watch.

Two people behind them held high colorful flags that read "Emperor’s Pavilion Grand Opening".

Boss Zhou was overjoyed, not knowing who was making such a big fuss. As they walked along the street, it caused quite a stir, but when he saw the flag bearers, his smile froze.

The last flag bearers in the drumming team turned out to be Boss Peng and Iron Head. Especially Iron Head, whose ugly knife scar on his face was turning red under the sun, and both of their clothes were drenched with sweat.

Zhou Ping heard the sound of gongs and drums, ran out, and when he saw Boss Peng and Iron Head, a look of fright appeared on his face.

Zhou Ping pulled Xu Xiangbei, who was greeting guests in the living room, outside and pointed at the approaching drumming team, "Dr. Xu, Boss Peng and his men are here. They’re not here to cause trouble, are they?"

Seeing Boss Peng struggling to hold the flag, Xu Xiangbei laughed, "Don’t worry, this shop is already in my name. Boss Peng is not here to cause trouble this time but to support us. See how powerfully they play the drums."

Xu Xiangbei led the Zhou father and son with a smile and went to welcome them, letting them take the flag from Boss Peng and insert it into the bushes in front of the hotel.

"Boss Peng, you actually came to give such a grand gift, I am very grateful."

"Little brother, we came playing gongs and drums all the way from the Crown Nightclub, sort of making amends for the bad things we did to your Emperor’s Pavilion. Wasn’t that sincere enough?"

For a boss to carry a flag for their restaurant’s opening, walking seven or eight blocks, was truly sincere.

Xu Xiangbei laughed heartily, "Certainly sincere enough. Boss Zhou, Boss Peng has indeed come to atone for his past mistakes. We can’t hold a grudge against him, right?"

Boss Peng smiled at the Zhou father and son, "I’m sorry about the past, I’m here to support you today. Rest assured, if anyone dares to cause trouble or dine without paying here, just let me, Peng Zhenglai, know, and I’ll have Iron Head break their bones."

Boss Zhou smiled and shook hands with Boss Peng, "The past is the past, we won’t hold on to it. Thanks to Boss Peng for bringing the drumming team to advertise for us. From now on, when you dine at Emperor’s Pavilion, it’s on the house."

Boss Peng laughed heartily, "That won’t do, business is business, you must charge where necessary."

Boss Zhou laughed, "Dr. Xu, take Boss Peng to a private room inside to sit."

Leaving the drumming team to continue playing at the door, Xu Xiangbei led Boss Peng and Iron Head into a private room.

Boss Peng looked longingly, "Today I’m going to have a good taste of your beef and seafood balls."

Just as Boss Peng entered the private room, Boss Zhou shouted anxiously, "Dr. Xu, come quickly, you have to see this."

Xu Xiangbei jogged over, "What happened, what’s the matter?"

A loud roaring sound came from above, a few drones flew over the head, trailing long colorful banner flags, the multicolored streamers dazzling in the sky, with words wishing Emperor’s Pavilion a successful opening.

Xu Xiangbei exclaimed with a smile, "Boss Zhou, did you arrange this? How much did this advertising cost? It’s expensive, but the impact must be great."

Boss Zhou waved his hand, "I didn’t arrange this, wasn’t it you who did?"

Xu Xiangbei looked puzzled, "Maybe it was a good friend of ours, just like Boss Peng, who would have thought he’d bring a drum team to support us."

While Xu Xiangbei and Boss Zhou were debating who creatively used drones to drag an advertising banner, a fiery red Maserati slowly drove into the parking lot, and Shen Congru along with Chu Xiaoran got out of the car.

Xu Xiangbei quickly went to greet them, "Welcome, Young Master Shen, Teacher Chu. I thought you weren’t coming."

Shen Congru maintained his gentle smile, pointing at the drones flying in the sky, he laughed, "I’m late because I arranged this gift for you. How do you like my present?"

So it was arranged by Shen Congru. Xu Xiangbei felt more grateful and shook his hand tightly, "Thank you, Young Master Shen. This is far more meaningful than a ten thousand US dollar wine or a million-dollar yacht."

Finally getting Xu Xiangbei’s approval, Shen Congru’s smile became even brighter, "Ha, as long as you like it. I was worried you’d think it’s too mundane again."

"It’s an excellent idea, very creative, we love it."

Xu Xiangbei introduced Shen Congru to Boss Zhou, "This handsome gentleman is Young Master Shen, the deputy president of the Earth Sea Commercial Bank."

Boss Zhou was overjoyed, "Please, Young Master Shen, come with me to a private room upstairs."

Chu Xiaoran preferred the bustling atmosphere and didn’t want to go to the private room so soon. She stayed outside Emperor’s Pavilion, enjoying the yangge team’s dance.

The drones flew over Emperor’s Pavilion again, colorful flags waving and streamers fluttering.

Xu Xiangbei smiled and said to Chu Xiaoran, "Such a thoughtful gift, it’s probably your idea, isn’t it?"

Chu Xiaoran didn’t deny it and smiled lightly, "You guessed it right. Anyway, this is a gift from my brother and me together, it’s not separate. How about it, does it please you?"

Xu Xiangbei joked, "Thanks for the trouble, Teacher Chu. Honestly, just having you both here makes me happy, regardless of the gifts."

Chu Xiaoran’s exquisitely made-up face showed a playful smile, "Insincere words! If I hadn’t brought a gift, you’d probably kick me out."

Xu Xiangbei playfully teased Chu Xiaoran, inhaling the strong scent of her perfume, "How could I? I, Xu Xiangbei, value friendship. Material things have a price, but friendship is priceless. My friendship with Teacher Chu is priceless, you know."

Chu Xiaoran laughed and escaped, looking at the splendid Emperor’s Pavilion, she reminded Xu Xiangbei, "I’ve been to this hotel before, I never thought you’d become its owner. You have to manage it well, make some good dishes, don’t just know how to please girls."

Xu Xiangbei’s voice was low and tempting, "Hehe, of course. You must come often, and we’ll have a candlelight dinner in a private room, light candles, open a bottle of finest Bordeaux champagne, and enjoy a romantic dinner, okay?"

Chu Xiaoran covered her mouth and chuckled, "Ha, thank you for the invitation, but I’m not really used to dining like that."