Chapter 104: Five-Star Difficulty Hidden Achievement

Li Xun stood bewildered in the lobby.

He remembered clearly that as soon as he passed Huanhai Road, the first hotel he would see was Lang Ai Hotel.

But the luxurious decor, the grand building, and the numerous employees in front of him didn't match his memory of the shabby little five-story hotel at all!

"Could it be that I remembered wrong?"

Two months ago, 

he had traveled alone through several provinces and cities to create a historical and cultural program.

During his journey of hunger and exhaustion, he passed by a hotel that looked on the verge of closing down.

The facilities were outdated, and there were few staff members.

The floor in the bedroom creaked underfoot.

But for a traveler on a long journey,

No luxurious hotel decor could compare to a soft, warm bed.

No spacious room could compare to the refreshing feeling of a full hot shower.

So,

despite the hotel's outdated facilities and lack of staff, and even the absence of breakfast or dinner,

the soft, comfortable bed in the guest room, the hot, steamy shower, the beautiful scenery outside the window, and the enthusiastic front desk owner left a very deep impression on him.

Even though he stayed at the hotel for only one night,

the memories, along with his travel experiences, were deeply imprinted in his mind,

becoming an unforgettable part of his cultural and historical exploration journey.

It was a pity that the hotel was so old and rundown.

If he didn't seize the opportunity to see it now, he might never see it again.

So, on his return journey,

he specifically chose this route, intending to stay another night at that small hotel, to give a proper conclusion to his journey.

But the hotel before him was nothing like the one in his memory!!!

As Li Xun stood bewildered, doubting himself,

suddenly, a figure nearly sprinted towards him,

the person's face full of enthusiasm, eyes sparkling with undisguised joy.

As if seeing an old friend after a long time, or a family member returning home after a long absence,

the person warmly grabbed his hand and spoke with sincere enthusiasm:

"Mr. Li, welcome home!"

...

"And you are..."

Li Xun,

bewildered by the sudden warmth,

suddenly brightened up, looking at the young man in front of him, excitedly saying:

"You're that little boss?!"

Chen Jianhai nodded excitedly.

Like family!

Two months ago, when he got the system, the first guest the hotel received was Li Xun.

And now, after upgrading to a high-end hotel, the first guest to walk in was still Li Xun!

At the service desk,

Qin Mengqiu quickly and skillfully handled the check-in procedures for Li Xun.

Holding a thick towel and a cup of ginger tea,

Li Xun waited to check in, looking around the spacious and bright lobby.

He felt like he was dreaming,

"I didn't expect such a huge change in just two months..."

"I remember when I came here, the hotel was only five stories high, and there wasn't even an elevator."

"The whole lobby had only you sitting there,"

"and now there are so many staff!"

Hearing this, Chen Jianhai also felt quite sentimental and said:

"Yes, Mr. Li, the hotel now has free elevators, both regular and observation elevators."

"Feel free to use them!"

"Mr. Li, let me show you to your room so you can rest."

"This way, please."

With that, Chen Jianhai led Li Xun to the aquarium observation elevator.

As the elevator started,

Li Xun watched the fish swimming around in the aquarium, his eyes full of surprise.

"Little boss, are these fish real or fake?"

Chen Jianhai smiled and said, "They're all real."

"Our hotel is themed around the ocean."

"We have not only the aquarium observation elevator but also a deep-sea sunken ship restaurant and an Atlantis underwater suite."

"Once you've rested, I'll personally give you a tour."

Although Lang Ai Hotel's most distinctive feature was the Atlantis underwater suite,

considering Li Xun's long journey and fatigue from being caught in the rain,

a spacious and bright room with a wide view might help him relax and feel comfortable more quickly than a dark underwater suite.

So,

after obtaining Chen Jianhai's consent, Qin Mengqiu booked Li Xun the most spacious and scenic golden guest room.

Opening the door,

Li Xun was greeted by a small foyer less than ten meters long.

Walking out of the foyer, the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offered an infinite extension of the view,

waves crashing in layers towards the shore under the fierce wind.

Huge raindrops fell on the sea, creating white foam.

Spider-web-like lightning bolts lit up the dark clouds, then disappeared instantly.

It took a few seconds before the rumbling thunder reached his ears.

Such a sea view was stunning even for a well-traveled person like Li Xun.

In stark contrast to the howling wind and rain outside,

the room was warmly and brightly lit, not too glaring but giving a cozy and relaxing feel.

The soft bed was covered with clean, crisply folded sheets, and the fluffy pillows looked invitingly comfortable.

On the nightstand, there was a small elephant-shaped towel sculpture for guests to place their glasses.

In the corner, a white porcelain vase held a few incense sticks, softly emitting a pleasant fragrance.

With the curtains drawn,

the room felt like a safe, warm haven.

"Mr. Li, you just arrived at the hotel, please rest in your room for now."

"I'll instruct the kitchen to prepare a delicious meal for you. Once you've rested, you're welcome to come downstairs and enjoy it."

Chen Jianhai smiled and gently closed the door after speaking.

Li Xun walked on the soft carpet, looking at the brand-new furniture,

feeling a bit sentimental.

He had seen many ancient, historically significant things on his journey.

Most of them carried the memories of a generation,

but due to old age and decay, they were demolished and rebuilt.

Some were completely lost, buried in ruins.

And some reappeared in new forms, brimming with vitality.

If not seen with his own eyes, who would believe that the rundown little hotel on the verge of closing down would develop to this scale today?

"In that case, have I not witnessed the history of this hotel?"

A thought suddenly popped into Li Xun's mind.

But as soon as it appeared, he dismissed it.

"It seems my professional habits are acting up again."

"It's just a hotel, why am I linking everything to history... Time for a shower!"

In his guest room, Li Xun was enjoying a comfortable hot shower.

Meanwhile, in the hotel's kitchen,

a familiar voice echoed in Chen Jianhai's mind.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, Host, on achieving the five-star difficulty hidden achievement: Witness to the Historian's Record!"

"Task completion: Perfect!"

"Reward: Irresistible Attraction to Scholars."