Chapter 458: Our Hotel is Very Sunny!

As the carriage gradually entered the park,

A young man not far ahead caught Xiaoxiao's attention.

On the lawn, a tall and burly young man stood beside a small black horse, affectionately stroking its mane with his left hand while holding a carrot in his right hand, feeding the little black horse, which was eating happily.

The small black horse was clearly a young foal, standing only about 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall, reaching only up to the young man's chest.

"Are the small horses in the hotel free-range? Can we feed them too?" Xiaoxiao asked curiously.

The carriage employee enthusiastically replied, "Yes, sir. The small horses in our hotel are semi-free-range. They are usually taken care of by dedicated staff."

"To ensure the horses are happy and enjoy their work, our hotel horses work one day and rest the next, with no more than four working days per week."

"The rest of the time, dedicated staff take them to designated areas to play, relax, bathe, and trim their hooves."

"As for foals like this one, they are not yet mature and don't need to perform any hotel duties. They just need to enjoy their childhood and grow up happily."

Upon hearing the carriage employee's words, the comments in the live stream exploded:

"Childhood… these horses get to have a happy childhood! Take notes, damn it, I'm still stuck in online classes!"

"Online classes… childhood, dad???? How old are you, upstairs?"

"Forget about childhood for a moment. Did you hear? These horses only work four days a week."

"These horses sound like they're treated as employees, not livestock. No wonder their eyes are so gentle, and their coats are so shiny."

"Exactly! And they have such a great work environment—food, shelter, housing, even partners. Their kids are raised happily, and they get baths and hoof trims…"

"I live worse than a horse!!"

The live stream was filled with lamentations, unsure whether they were envying the horses or mourning their own miserable lives. But the next moment, the scene before them once again refreshed everyone's perspective.

The small black horse, which everyone had just envied for its happy childhood, was now trembling on all fours, struggling to maintain its balance, bravely standing in place.

The young man who had just been lovingly feeding it carrots was now lifting one leg, trying to climb onto its back.

Logically, the young man was tall and had long legs. Mounting a small horse that was only 1.2 meters tall should have been easy.

But the horse was alive, not a statue, and there was no saddle on its back. Climbing onto it still required some effort.

"Wow! He's just… forcing it?!"

"Upstairs, moderator warning number three. You've been banned from commenting for the day. Let's build a harmonious online environment together!"

"Even saying that isn't allowed?!"

"Moderator, 666!"

"But he's not wrong. There are so many tall horses in the hotel, and he chooses to ride this small foal. How shameless!"

"I've heard that if a horse isn't gelded, it can be very spirited and hard to tame, let alone let someone ride it."

"Why is this little horse so obedient? Kick him!!!"

The live stream audience was outraged. The tall young man had already successfully mounted the foal, wobbling on its back, his legs stiffly trying to maintain balance. Whenever he felt like he might fall, he'd quickly touch the ground with his toes, looking like a big crab.

After a few minutes, he finally managed to straighten his back and sit upright.

The little black horse was also struggling to support him.

Feeling the young man stabilize on its back, the little horse obediently took slow steps forward, seemingly too afraid to resist, looking utterly pitiful.

"Do you just let guests ride the small horses like this? What if they hurt the horse?!"

"Isn't this too cruel to the horse? Isn't anyone stopping this?"

"This…" The carriage employee's face showed an awkward expression.

In the entire hotel, apart from the boss in the kitchen, who would dare to stop him?

Every brick, tile, blade of grass, and tree here belonged to him. Even these horses were his.

In fact, no one in the hotel cared more about these horses than he did.

As the carriage employee was pondering how to answer Xiaoxiao,

The carriage suddenly turned and entered another beautiful garden.

Bright golden sunlight spilled onto the fresh green grass, and a cool breeze gently swayed the slender blades. A few fluffy brown rabbits were huddled together, munching on the grass in front of them.

One little rabbit, after finishing its grass, licked its paws and meticulously groomed its ears and fur.

"The little rabbits are so cute!!"

"Is this the difference between pet rabbits and wild rabbits?"

"If my rabbit ate random grass like this, it would've had diarrhea long ago."

Seeing the carriage approach, the little rabbits showed no fear of humans. They continued to munch on grass and wash their faces, their fluffy bodies curled into balls. You could even see the fine hairs on their bodies being blown by the wind.

The live stream, which had lost some viewers due to the "guest bullying the horse" incident, quickly regained its numbers thanks to the adorable rabbits. In no time, hundreds of new viewers joined. The charm of small animals was undeniable.

"Wow!"

"Black horses, deer, chipmunks, rabbits… if there were a few foxes, this could be the setting for *Zootopia*!"

"This is a hotel! Not a zoo. Why would they have foxes? What if they bite a child?!"

"But seriously, the hotel's landscaping is massive!"

As if responding to the live stream comments, pleasant bird chirps filled the air.

"Chirp chirp chirp~~"

"Caw!"

"Coo coo~~"

Occasionally, birds with long, colorful tails flew across the sky, adding a lively and vibrant atmosphere to the hotel.

"Sir, this is the main building of our Lion Lake Castle Hotel."

The carriage employee stopped the carriage beside the hotel, jumped down, and opened the door for Xiaoxiao. At the castle entrance, a staff member warmly greeted him and led him inside to check in.

After adding the room butler on WeChat, Xiaoxiao didn't even wait to enter his room before asking the most critical question.

"Where is the hotel's restaurant?"

He was truly starving and exhausted, and all he wanted now was a good, hearty meal.

The butler enthusiastically replied, "Our hotel has a total of nine restaurants. Do you have any preferences for cuisine, sir? For example, hot pot, Western food, barbecue, noodles, or anything else? I can make recommendations for you."

Nine?!

Wow… that's a lot!

Xiaoxiao was momentarily stunned but quickly said, "Nothing too complicated. Just some homely dishes that go well with rice will do."

The butler smiled and said, "Sir, our Cattle and Sheep Abundance Hall serves excellent homely dishes. You might want to try it."

"Alright, let's go there!" After Xiaoxiao agreed, the butler called a carriage for him, and they headed toward Rose Hill.

As they passed Rose Hill, Xiaoxiao was amazed by the large, brightly colored roses. Looking at the castle rooms facing Rose Hill, he asked,

"These castle rooms look amazing! Are these considered your hotel's garden-view rooms?"

"Yes, sir," the butler replied with a smile. "This entire villa tower is part of our Fairy Tower themed rooms. Room 1703, which has been trending online recently, is located here."

"In fact, that room has the best view in the entire Fairy Tower themed rooms!"

1703?

Hearing this number, Xiaoxiao perked up.

"Are you talking about the 1703 haunted nightmare room?"

The butler nodded helplessly. "That's the one."

"Is that room really haunted? Do people have nightmares or experience bad things when they stay there?" Xiaoxiao's curiosity was piqued, and he asked excitedly.

"There are no ghosts~ Our hotel is very sunny, no ghosts here!" The butler spoke firmly. "Don't believe those online rumors. There's nothing so eerie. No ghosts here!"

"Damn, is he trying to cover something up?!"

"If he had said the room was haunted, I might have thought it was just a gimmick to attract guests. But now, I feel chills down my spine."

"Exactly! I feel the same way."

"And did you see the look in his eyes when he spoke? That was clearly avoidance!"

…

Comments flooded the live stream, and everyone's interest was piqued.

Just as Xiaoxiao was about to ask more questions, the carriage came to a stop. They had arrived at the Cattle and Sheep Abundance Hall.

The restaurant's exterior wasn't particularly eye-catching, but the interior was simple and bright, with a spacious dining hall. Green potted plants added a pleasant touch of color.

Initially, Xiaoxiao thought the food here would be expensive, but to his surprise, the menu offered options at high, medium, and low price points. Some dishes were even quite affordable.

Xiaoxiao ordered stir-fried beef, boiled pork slices, fish-flavored shredded pork, spicy and sour potato shreds, and a cold cucumber salad, along with a large bowl of rice and two cans of cold cola. The total came to less than 120 yuan. Even in a small city, this price would be considered reasonable, and the taste was excellent!

"Brothers, I really didn't expect to find such delicious and affordable food in this big hotel!"

Xiaoxiao couldn't stop praising the meal as he ate, speaking to the live stream audience.

"We always talk about value for money when it comes to food. Usually, the sellers take advantage of us, but today I feel like I'm taking advantage of the hotel."

"Such great decor, such an elegant environment, and the food tastes amazing!"

"I'm not sure about the prices at the other restaurants in the hotel, but the dishes at the Cattle and Sheep Abundance Hall are definitely priced based on the ingredients. The more premium the ingredients, the higher the price. For ordinary ingredients, the prices are very reasonable."

"Honestly, such delicious food at such a low price makes me feel a bit guilty for the chef!"

As he spoke, Xiaoxiao poured the remaining half plate of stir-fried beef, along with the peppers and vegetables, into his rice. He mixed it with his chopsticks, picked up the bowl, and started shoveling the food into his mouth. The live stream viewers couldn't help but curse:

"Damn! Watching you eat makes me hungry!"

"Bro, can you eat properly without smacking your lips?"

"If you didn't smack your lips, I could tolerate it. But now I'm starving!"

"Moderator, can you do something about this?! If he keeps smacking his lips, I'm reporting him!"

"Wow, the food looks good. Over there, Huashao is complaining, while Xiaoxiao is enjoying his meal!"

Huh?

Huashao is complaining? That's rare!

Curious, Xiaoxiao quickly switched to Huadu's live stream. As soon as he switched, he saw Huadu sitting in an elegant restaurant, holding chopsticks and pointing at the food in front of him, muttering in frustration:

"Thank you, brothers."

"Guess how much this glass of watermelon juice costs? 108 yuan! Can you believe it? (He silently cursed.)"

"This plate of stir-fried three delights costs 76 yuan. Not only does the kidney still have its strong smell, but the liver is also bitter!"

"The caramelized pork strips are just sweet-glazed fried tenderloin for 62 yuan."

"Wine-marinated radish for 48 yuan. The radish portion is generous, but the wine is barely two bottle caps' worth?"

"Plus a 10% service charge. The meal totaled 324 yuan, and I'm still not full."

In the live stream, Huadu rolled his eyes and silently mouthed a curse.

"Honestly, the food doesn't even taste as strong as the formaldehyde smell in the room!"

"If the chef could just infuse some of that room smell into the food, it might be worth the 300 yuan!"

Huadu was clearly frustrated, his face showing a hint of irritation. Meanwhile, Xiaoxiao was happily eating his rice, fish-flavored shredded pork, boiled pork slices, and cucumber salad, making Huadu even more annoyed.

"Can you even finish all that food?!" Huadu shouted at Xiaoxiao, his voice tinged with envy.

"Of course! This is my only meal today. After this, I won't eat dinner," Xiaoxiao replied, happily picking at the bean sprouts in the boiled pork slices. His lips were red from the spice, and he was sweating from the heat.

Seeing Huadu's frustrated expression only made Xiaoxiao enjoy his meal even more.

"Sir, we noticed you ordered a plate of boiled pork slices."

"Since autumn is dry, to help you better enjoy your meal, the restaurant has prepared some pear syrup and a fruit platter for you. We hope you like it."

A restaurant employee approached Xiaoxiao with a delicate tray.

Xiaoxiao was surprised and instinctively asked, "Huh? Thank you. Are these free?"

The employee smiled and said, "No charge. Our restaurant offers complimentary desserts and fruits based on the dishes each table orders. These are special treats prepared by our kitchen based on your menu. Enjoy!"

With that, the employee placed a delicate white porcelain cup with pear syrup and a crystal square plate filled with fresh seasonal fruits on the table.

The portion of fruit was generous. If Huadu's glass of watermelon juice cost 108 yuan, the fruit on Xiaoxiao's plate was easily worth around 100 yuan.

"So this meal is basically free!" Xiaoxiao was stunned.

Huadu carefully examined the desserts on the table, and his already unhappy mood took another hit.

"You only spent a little over 100 yuan on your meal, and they still gave you free fruit?!"