owlsbooks Chapter 15 The First Rule of the Peace Hotel
Chapter 15 The First Rule of the Peace Hotel
On the way back to the hotel, Wang Xiao was occasionally invited by the zombie girl to have dinner together.
But how could Wang Xiao, a man of integrity, stop in his tracks because of mere "beauty"?
Faced with the zombie girls' relentless pursuit, Wang Xiao could only reluctantly use the fire axe in his hand to show his determination and thus decline their kindness.
Back at the hotel, he found a large number of zombies surrounding the entrance, unwilling to pay and trying to force their way in. As the hotel owner, Wang Xiao thoughtfully provided them with a free, high-quality service to be reincarnated in another world.
Xue Wu, who was guarding the hotel entrance, also grabbed his weapon and ran out to help when he saw Wang Xiao return.
After working together, the two managed to temporarily clear away the zombies at the hotel entrance.
To deal with the pile of corpses, Wang Xiao called Wei Yan out.
Wei Yan brought over a glass of water and said warmly, "Boss, you're back. Here, have a glass of water to warm yourself up."
Wang Xiao took the water glass, pointed to the zombies scattered on the ground, and said, "You and Xue Wu, take this opportunity to find a place, dig a pit, and burn all these corpses."
Wei Yan asked worriedly, "Boss, won't what we're doing attract zombies?"
Wang Xiao looked up and retorted, "So you want to live with a corpse forever?"
Thinking about the potential diseases that these piled-up corpses might bring, Wei Yan felt that Wang Xiao's method was simpler.
Instead of burning the body around the hotel, Wang Xiao used the hotel's scrap truck to transport the body to a place far away from the hotel for disposal.
After a busy afternoon, the three of them looked at the corpses that had been doused with gasoline, and each of them had an indescribable feeling.
Wei Yan suddenly said, "Boss, if I unfortunately get infected one day, can you give me a quick death?"
Wang Xiao glanced at him and asked curiously, "What, don't you want to experience what it's like to be a zombie?"
Wei Yan shook his head and said, "Then I'd better not. It's hard enough for a person to live in this situation. Being a zombie probably won't be much better. There are too many monks and not enough morsels. Not only will you have to go hungry, but you might also run into someone like you, boss."
I'd rather die as a human; at least I wouldn't look too awful when I die.
Xue Wu, who was standing to the side, put the shovel back on the car and said, "If I get infected, I won't dirty your hands, boss. I'll do it myself."
I'll have to trouble you, boss, to cremate my body and bury my ashes somewhere. After all, when people die, they still need to be buried.
Oh, and it would be best if it were closer to where my wife and her family live, so I could watch over them from heaven…”
Listening to their words, Wang Xiao looked at the burning flames and said calmly, "You two have already decided on how to die so quickly, isn't that a bit too pessimistic?"
Try to think more positively; at least we're still alive.
As long as we're alive, there's still hope. Maybe one day it will all end?
Wei Yan adjusted his glasses and said, "I hope we can really live to see that day."
For a moment, the three of them fell silent.
In the end times, death is an issue that no one can escape.
Whether to fear death or to face it is a choice that everyone makes.
To say that Wang Xiao is not afraid of death is pure nonsense.
No matter how good his mental state is, he will feel fear just like any other person when faced with inescapable death. Therefore, he must become stronger, and the system is the hope he can grasp.
Before the flame of hope is completely extinguished, no matter what others do, Wang Xiao will never accept his fate!
Wang Xiao took out three Hongtashan cigarettes from the cigarette box and handed two of them to the two men.
Xue Wu took it directly and put it in his mouth.
Wei Yan quickly shook his head and said, "Boss, I don't know how."
Wang Xiao said, "Have one. Actually, there are some things you don't need to say. Just keep them in your heart. After you smoke this one, I also want to take this opportunity to establish the first formal rule for our hotel."
Seeing this, Wei Yan stopped refusing and followed Wang Xiao's example by putting the cigarette to his lips.
As the lighter was lit, the three of them squatted down beside the fire and started smoking.
Wei Yan, who wasn't used to it, was naturally choked by the smell of smoke and kept coughing.
Coughing, Wei Yan asked, "Boss, just say what you want to say. I really can't stand this smell of smoke."
Wang Xiao slowly exhaled a smoke ring and said, "From today onwards, no employee in my hotel is allowed to spread any serious negative emotions such as despair."
If so, then get out of the hotel and find a quiet place to cry.
You can go back to the hotel and continue working once you've vented your anger.
If you ignore three warnings and repeatedly violate the rules, then you should leave my hotel and find your own way out.
Upon hearing Wang Xiao announce the first official rule, a strange glint flashed in their eyes.
They thought Wang Xiao would take this opportunity to confirm the hotel's rules, but they didn't expect him to issue such an unusual rule.
Seeing their puzzled looks, Wang Xiao explained, "In this apocalyptic world, survival is already difficult enough. And precisely because it's so difficult, I want my hotel to be filled with hope for tomorrow, not despair!"
Just when the two thought Wang Xiao was about to say something shocking, he suddenly changed his tune.
"What I just said is not important. What is important is that we run a hotel."
Look at you all, always looking so lifeless. How am I supposed to make money? How am I supposed to attract customers?
So please cheer up and work hard for the bright future of our hotel, OK?
After exchanging a glance, the two, though feeling something was off, perked up and nodded vigorously, saying, "OK!"
Wang Xiao nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very good, very energetic. It's about time. Let the fire burn itself out. We should head back to the hotel."
"Yes, boss."
Not long after the three left, a group of survivors, attracted by the black smoke rising from the flames, came searching in this direction.
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Back at the hotel, Wang Xiao also met Xue Wu's wife, Zhao Yajun.
Prior to this, Wei Yan and Xue Wu had already given Zhao Yajun a brief introduction to the hotel.
So, upon seeing Wang Xiao, Zhao Yajun bowed respectfully and said, "Hello, Mr. Wang. I am Zhao Yajun, Xue Wu's wife. My family and I are very grateful to you for saving our lives."
Xue Wu also stood beside Zhao Yajun and bowed with her.
Wang Xiao nodded slightly, accepting this well-deserved gift, and said, "Hello, my name is Wang Xiao. Wei Yan and your husband should have told you everything, so I won't waste any more words. I just have one question: are you still able to work in your current condition?"
Zhao Yajun looked at Xue Wu, whose mouth was slightly open. He mouthed reassuringly, "It's okay, just tell the truth."
Zhao Yajun nodded and said, "Okay."
Wang Xiao didn't bother asking any more questions and simply said, "That's good. Congratulations on being hired by our Peace Hotel. By the way, how's your cooking?"
[Task: Greet every "God" with a smile.]
Current progress: 3/5.
Caught off guard by Wang Xiao's sudden question, Zhao Yajun paused for a moment before replying, "It should be alright, boss. Do you have any other requests?"
[Reviewing whether your employee 'Zhao Yajun' possesses the qualifications and skills required to work as a hotel chef...]
[We apologize, but your employee 'Zhao Yajun' does not possess sufficient culinary skills and expertise to serve the hotel. Please find a suitable employee for the hotel as soon as possible.]
After Wang Xiao tried to assign Zhao Yajun to the position of chef but the system indicated that the task had failed, he laughed and said, "It's nothing, I was just asking."
He couldn't very well just say that he was looking for a qualified chef for the hotel.
"Alright, the hotel isn't officially open yet. Those of you who need to rest, rest; those of you who need to be on duty, be on duty."
"Wei Yan, remember to have Xue Wu and his wife fill out the hotel review form."
After speaking, Wang Xiao looked at Xue Wu and his companion and asked, "Are you satisfied with the hotel's service?"
Zhao Yajun looked puzzled, while Xue Wu, who was somewhat used to it, took his wife's hand and replied, "Satisfied, very satisfied. This is the best hotel we've ever stayed in."
Having received the answer he wanted, Wang Xiao nodded and said, "Very good, thank you both for your support. Remember to give the hotel a five-star review on the feedback form."
Although both of them were already employees of his hotel, Wang Xiao still chose to be conservative and prepare for both possibilities, just in case, considering the system's neurological nature.
After all, we can't let the reward we've already earned go to waste.
After witnessing the giant hammer zombie he encountered today, Wang Xiao felt it was time to carefully plan the hotel's development.
Only in this way can he quickly open the hotel and thus get more rewards from the system, thereby increasing his chances of survival.