Apocalypse: The Hotel She Runs Is the Only Paradise

Chapter 20

Zhuang Xiaoxia was startled.

What could the two of them possibly talk about now?

After all, they were each other's first love, and now Wei Fenghua had a girlfriend. Shouldn't he be keeping his distance?

So, Zhuang Xiaoxia took a step back and said coolly, "Let's not. What do we have to talk about?"

Dong Yue also looked at Wei Fenghua with confusion.

Wei Fenghua narrowed his eyes, seeming somewhat displeased, then let out a mocking laugh and said, "What are you afraid of?"

Zhuang Xiaoxia immediately bristled, "What kind of joke is that? What do I have to be afraid of? Fine, you want to talk? Let's talk! Hey, shop owner, can we go into the hot pot restaurant to chat?"

"Of course," Gu Wanyin said, "Just don't damage anything inside, okay?"

"Alright, don't worry."

After saying this, Zhuang Xiaoxia glanced at Wei Fenghua once more, then walked into the hot pot restaurant.

Wei Fenghua immediately followed her.

In fact, Gu Wanyin could tell that Wei Fenghua had deliberately said those words to provoke Zhuang Xiaoxia.

Sure enough, Zhuang Xiaoxia had fallen for it hook, line, and sinker...

But she didn't want to meddle in other people's affairs, after all, she didn't know what Zhuang Xiaoxia was really thinking.

It was just a chat, no big deal. If Wei Fenghua dared to do anything to harm Zhuang Xiaoxia, it would violate the shop rules, and the system wouldn't allow it.

So, she hummed a tune and went back to her room with her cola and hamburger.

Although Dong Yue was curious, she wouldn't eavesdrop on other people's conversations, so she also went back to her room to rest.

Zhuang Xiaoxia and Wei Fenghua entered the hot pot restaurant and sat down at a random table.

"What do you really want to say?" Zhuang Xiaoxia suppressed her pounding heart, trying to keep her expression and tone as indifferent as possible.

If Wei Fenghua didn't have a girlfriend now, she would be very happy in this situation.

But...

"How have you been these years? How did you survive this past year or so in the post-apocalyptic world?" Wei Fenghua asked with a concerned look.

"Before the apocalypse, I was doing pretty well. After it hit, I managed okay with my little Supernatural Ability."

Wei Fenghua's eyes immediately lit up: "Supernatural Ability? You have one too? What level?"

"Just level one, Earth Element."

Wei Fenghua let out a disappointed "Oh."

"Is that all you wanted to ask?" Zhuang Xiaoxia said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going. This hot pot restaurant is really good, you should try it. Bring your girlfriend along."

As she was about to stand up and leave, Wei Fenghua said, "Xiaoxia, you still like me, don't you?"

Zhuang Xiaoxia's face froze, then she said coldly, "What kind of joke is that? We had a thing, but that was back in school! Don't forget, we're in a post-apocalyptic world now, who has time to talk about likes and dislikes? Besides, you have a girlfriend! It's not appropriate for you to say such things to me!"

"Xiaoxia, don't be so agitated," Wei Fenghua said gently. "I only got together with Shuwen because I got too caught up in the role. Later, when I came to my senses and wanted to break up with her, the apocalypse hit. In this world, it's not easy to have someone trustworthy by your side, so I've stayed with her. But actually... all these years, I've never forgotten you."

Zhuang Xiaoxia let out a cold laugh.

Did he think she was an idiot?

Bai Shuwen had clearly said that they were about to announce their relationship officially before the apocalypse!

She suddenly felt that she had been blind all those years ago, and blind all these years since!

Could it be that Wei Fenghua wanted to have his cake and eat it too? How despicable!

"Aren't you afraid I'll tell Bai Shuwen about this?"

"You won't. I know you still like me," Wei Fenghua said with certainty. "Besides... Shuwen trusts me completely. Even if you told her, she wouldn't believe you."

Zhuang Xiaoxia: "?"

How could this man be so shameless!

"I don't like you, and I don't want to say another word to you! Please don't come looking for me again!"

With that, Zhuang Xiaoxia stormed off.

Wei Fenghua watched her leave, smiling to himself and muttering, "Zhuang Xiaoxia, you can't possibly have no feelings for me. Soon, you'll be throwing yourself into my arms... Heh, who would have thought there'd be a place like this, not only with resources but also allowing me to have the best of both worlds..."

...

In the afternoon, more people arrived from Sunshine Base.

There were three of them, two men and a woman, who came together.

They were exclaiming in amazement when Xu Shi was about to check them in. Gu Wanyin rushed over just in time to stop him, "Wait a moment!"

She needed to hire a night shift attendant.

If they checked in, these three would be considered hotel guests and couldn't be hired as attendants anymore.

She couldn't miss any opportunity to complete tasks.

"What's wrong, boss?" Xu Shi asked, puzzled.

"I remember you, you're the one who went to Sunshine Base before," the woman shrank back a little. "You made those two light pillars..."

"Ah, that," Gu Wanyin smiled. "Those two provoked me first, so I retaliated. I'm usually quite approachable."

"W-why won't you let him check us in? Can't we stay?" The woman looked a bit anxious.

"No, that's not it. You can all stay. It's just that I'm looking to hire an attendant recently. Is anyone interested?"

Hearing this, Xu Shi immediately panicked.

Why did the boss want to hire another attendant?

Was he not doing a good job somewhere?

He could improve!

Boss, please don't abandon him!

In a split second, Xu Shi's mind had already flashed through scenes of him being kicked out of the hotel, left alone and helpless, and finally being devoured by zombies.

However, Gu Wanyin added a sentence that made him realize he was being overly dramatic.

"Night shift attendant," Gu Wanyin said. "Working hours are from 8 PM to 8 AM, with a break from 11 PM to 1 AM. Meals and accommodation are provided, there's staff dormitory, and you'll get staff uniforms."

Hearing about free meals and accommodation, all three of their eyes lit up.

To stay here long-term, they would need to constantly exchange items for points.

But becoming an attendant would solve that worry!

Although it was a night shift, compared to the zombies they could encounter at any time in the outside world, and the natural disasters that could strike at any moment, what was a night shift?

"Me, me!"

"I can do it too!"

"Boss, choose me! I was a restaurant server before the apocalypse! And I have a level one Supernatural Ability!"

Hearing this, Gu Wanyin looked at the person who had just spoken.

It was a man, about twenty years old, with an ordinary appearance, slightly long hair, and a kind-looking face.

As for the Supernatural Ability, Gu Wanyin didn't care much about that.

After all, even the most powerful ability would be useless inside the hotel.

But he said he was a restaurant server before?

Although the hotel attendant's job was simple, she would definitely prioritize someone with experience.

"What's your name?" Gu Wanyin asked.

"My name is Fang Yang."

Gu Wanyin nodded and asked again, "You're sure you want to be an attendant, right? It's the night shift, and you can't secretly sleep during work hours, though you're free to do as you like during your off time."

"Yes, I'm willing!"