Chapter 462: The Angry Little Wizard Fountain

The jerk was still riding the same little horse from that day. Since there was no saddle on the horse, it wasn't very comfortable to ride, and the little black horse didn't seem to be enjoying it either.

But despite that, the gentle little black horse trembled as it took step after step, moving forward slowly.

"What did the little black horse do wrong?"

"Can't the hotel do something about this? Won't such a small horse get crushed?"

"Is this guy riding horses in the park every day?"

The live-stream audience wasn't happy.

"Won't riding like this harm the little horse?" Xiaoxiao asked again.

The carriage staff replied, "No, sir. These two little horses are over two years old and are suitable for riding."

"We have dedicated staff who check the horses' nutrition and health regularly. They won't be harmed."

Really?

Xiaoxiao looked at the little black horse with skepticism.

Although the carriage was moving slowly, the little black horse was even slower.

Before long, the carriage had overtaken the little black horse.

"Wait, isn't that the boss I saw in the restaurant this morning?" Xiaoxiao's pupils shrank as she leaned out to get a better look.

Since there weren't many people in the restaurant during breakfast, she had a clear impression of those two.

Now, looking at them, it was indeed those two guys!

"Hello!!"

The long-legged jerk boss saw Xiaoxiao in the carriage and enthusiastically waved at her. "Are you also heading to the amusement park?"

"Yes!"

Xiaoxiao also waved back, feeling a bit awkward. After all, she had just been cursing him in her mind, but this "jerk" seemed quite nice and friendly.

"We're heading there too. Let's go together!" the long-legged jerk boss said warmly.

...

Xiaoxiao didn't really want to walk with these two because she was still recording her live stream and was worried it might affect the show's quality.

But the hotel's white cobblestone path was wide enough for a carriage and two little horses to walk side by side without any trouble.

Moreover, the long-legged jerk boss was genuinely cheerful and enthusiastic, and the shorter guy was naturally outgoing. After just a few words, the three of them were chatting happily and even introduced themselves briefly.

The long-legged jerk boss's name was Chen Jianhai, and the outgoing young man was named Xiaolang. They were also heading to the amusement park.

To be fair, it wasn't entirely Xiaoxiao and her fans' fault for cursing him.

Chen Jianhai was riding the little horse because he was afraid of being thrown off a bigger horse. He thought riding a small horse would be safer.

It's like learning to ride a bicycle—if your legs are long enough, you don't have to worry about the bike tipping over as long as you can keep one foot on the ground.

Besides, these adult black horses, which he had bought for 1,000 points each, were usually used to leisurely pull carriages around the hotel. Chen Jianhai couldn't bear to put saddles on them.

He only rode them occasionally, for about ten minutes at a time, just for fun, and never for too long.

The carriage moved slowly, while Chen Jianhai and Xiaolang tried to maintain their balance on the horses, chatting with Xiaoxiao from time to time.

"Looking at your robe, you're staying in the Astrology Room? How many days have you been here?" Chen Jianhai asked curiously.

Xiaoxiao replied somewhat sheepishly, "I checked in yesterday and will stay one more night."

"How's your stay been so far?" Chen Jianhai asked with a smile.

"Aside from the price, everything's great," Xiaoxiao answered honestly. "If only it were under 2,000 yuan per night."

The carriage staff glanced subtly at Chen Jianhai upon hearing this.

Chen Jianhai was both amused and exasperated.

He already felt guilty charging 5,000 yuan per night for his castle. 2,000 yuan? Not a chance!

Although the castle's occupancy rate wasn't high due to the price and location, especially compared to Langai Hotel and the island hotel, you get what you pay for. The quality and service were there, and the price couldn't be lowered.

Besides, for any business, popularity and customer flow take time to build up.

The hotel had just opened, so it was normal for the customer flow to be low. It would grow over time.

As the three of them walked, Xiaolang spoke up:

"Brother Hai, maybe we should get off and walk. Riding is too hot."

Xiaolang squirmed uncomfortably on the horse, clearly not enjoying the ride.

"The horse doesn't even have a saddle, and it's so warm. I'm sweating buckets."

The sun was already scorching during the day, and with both Chen Jianhai and Xiaolang wearing robes, sitting on the warm, soft horse made them even hotter.

Not just Xiaolang, even Chen Jianhai felt his pants were soaked with sweat.

"Alright, let's get off and walk. We can wait for Dabao too."

Chen Jianhai agreed without hesitation, then apologized to Xiaoxiao. "Brother, you go ahead to the amusement park. We'll catch up later!"

"Okay."

After saying goodbye to Chen Jianhai and Xiaolang, Xiaoxiao refocused on her live stream.

The carriage continued forward.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing water came from ahead.

Xiaoxiao curiously leaned out.

In the distance, she saw a massive, luxurious lion fountain standing at a three-way intersection.

The fountain was nearly 30 meters tall and about 10 meters wide, with an intricately carved basin at the bottom.

At the center of the fountain were three large marble lion statues, each with a barefoot, long-haired maiden holding a water jug on its back. Water poured from the jugs in three different directions.

Below the golden lion statues was a seemingly chaotic arrangement of sea rocks, with numerous gods holding various musical instruments standing, sitting, or lying around them. Water gushed from between the statues and rocks, flowing in all directions before gathering back into the central basin.

In the sunlight, golden and silver glimmers reflected from the basin, dazzling the eyes.

"Wow, the carving on this fountain is so detailed. Even the shells on the rocks are clearly depicted."

"Are those shiny things in the fountain coins?"

"This hotel is really rich... Just this fountain alone must have cost a fortune."

By now, the viewership on Xiaoxiao's main stream had reached 180,000, and as she continued to explore Lion Lake Castle Hotel, the number of viewers steadily increased.

"Sir, this is our Lion Lake Castle Hotel's wishing fountain. It's very effective," the carriage staff explained.

"Wishing fountain?"

Hearing this, Xiaoxiao leaned further out of the carriage, bringing herself and her live-stream audience closer to see it better.

"You can make a wish by tossing a coin into it," the staff added.

Toss a coin?

Xiaoxiao frowned slightly. Nowadays, everyone uses WeChat and Alipay for payments, especially when traveling or staying at hotels. People might carry a few bills for emergencies, but who carries coins?

"What if I don't have coins? Can the hotel exchange them for me?" Xiaoxiao asked.

"Of course," the staff replied warmly.

"If you need coins, you can exchange them at the service desk anytime."

"But you can only make three wishes at this fountain. Any more, and it won't work, so choose your wishes carefully."

...

"Wow, they make it sound so real."

"This is the first time I've heard of a wishing fountain with a limit on wishes."

"But honestly, with this limitation, I feel like this fountain might actually be effective."

The live-stream audience expressed great interest in the wishing fountain.

Xiaoxiao said, "Whether it works or not, I'll try it after exchanging some coins. If my wish comes true, I'll let you know!"

After about eight or nine minutes, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

"Sir, this is the amusement park. The carriage can't go any further, so I'm afraid I can't take you inside."

The carriage staff apologized.

"That's alright. Thank you so much!" Xiaoxiao quickly replied. "After I'm done playing, is it easy to get a carriage back?"

"Of course!" the staff said warmly.

"If you need a carriage after playing, any staff member inside can help you call one. You can also contact your butler to arrange it. We have plenty of carriages at the hotel."

"Wizard sir, enjoy your time!"

...

"Wow!! This staff member is so cute!!"

"That 'Wizard sir' line instantly makes it immersive."

"The attention to detail here is just perfect!!"

The live-stream chat erupted with excitement over the "Wizard sir" comment.

Xiaoxiao, with an "old man, subway, phone" expression, watched the flood of comments, not quite understanding why this line had caused such a reaction.

"Xiaoxiao!! Look at the statue fountain next to you!!"

Suddenly, a comment in the chat caught Xiaoxiao's attention.

Which fountain? I don't see any water.

Xiaoxiao looked around in confusion, finally settling her gaze on a small, two-meter-tall sculpture to her left.

The sculpture was of a little boy wizard wearing a cloak and a wizard's hat, lazily holding a broomstick.

The sculpture was so lifelike that if it weren't for the marble material, Xiaoxiao would have thought it was a real person in costume.

"Look, the robe on this statue is the same as the one Xiaoxiao is wearing."

"Wow, I didn't notice before, but the statue is wearing a Star and Moon Wizard Robe too!"

"This hotel's attention to detail is insane."

"Even though I know it's just a stone statue, I can't help but feel like this little wizard is slacking off."

"Is this statue really not alive?"

"Wait... is this statue even a fountain? Why isn't it spraying water?"

Xiaoxiao stood there for a while, staring at the statue. The little wizard stood on a circular basin with water in it, but there was no sign of any water spray.

"Could the fountain be broken?"

Curious, Xiaoxiao walked over. Before she could inspect it closely, a thin, weak stream of water sprayed out of the little boy statue's mouth, putting on a half-hearted fountain display.

Xiaoxiao: ???

Live-stream audience: ???

Since Xiaoxiao had checked into Lion Lake Castle Hotel, every facility, big or small, had been top-notch and luxurious. Everything she had seen so far was exquisite, but this fountain seemed... lackluster.

"This fountain seems to be automatic..."

"It wasn't spraying water earlier. It only started when Xiaoxiao got close."

"Are fountains now equipped with motion sensors?"

The live-stream audience eagerly discussed.

"Whether it's motion-sensor-activated, I'll test it out."

With that, Xiaoxiao took several steps back.

"Plop~" The water stream stopped.

Xiaoxiao then rushed forward.

"Sss..." The fountain reluctantly sprayed a weak, pitiful stream of water.

Xiaoxiao quickly stepped back again.

"Plop!" The water stream stopped abruptly.

The responsiveness was beyond everyone's expectations!

"This really is motion-sensor-activated!!"

"Wow... even the motion-sensor lights in my apartment hallway aren't this sensitive."

"But why is the water stream so weak? A fountain this tall shouldn't have just one water outlet."

"I bet the fountain has different sensors, so the water patterns and strength change depending on where you stand. Xiaoxiao, try standing in different spots and see if you can unlock new fountain patterns!"

"Alright, I'll give it a try." Xiaoxiao was intrigued.

She took a deep breath, then sprinted toward the left side of the little wizard fountain. For added effect, she even took a detour to the other side.

"...Sss??"

The fountain sprayed a small stream of water from the little boy's wand, seemingly confused by Xiaoxiao's antics.

Although the water stream was only slightly stronger than a light drizzle, the live-stream audience was thrilled.

"It really changed the water outlet!!"

"The water flow changed too."

"Host, try a few more spots. See if there are other places that trigger the fountain."

"Could it be that this fountain sprays more water and creates more patterns the more people are around? Right now, it's just Xiaoxiao, so there's only one outlet. Maybe more people would make it more impressive?"

"That makes sense!!"

As the live-stream audience speculated about the little wizard fountain, Xiaoxiao, in her large robe, was having a blast playing with it.

She discovered that as long as she stood near the statue, the fountain would spray water. It was magical!

Again and again, Xiaoxiao ran back and forth, and gradually, the fountain's water flow seemed to grow stronger.

Finally!

On Xiaoxiao's eighth sprint toward the fountain, a water stream shot out from the little wizard's broomstick, as if aiming in anger, directly drenching Xiaoxiao from head to toe.

Xiaoxiao stood there, stunned.

Usually, fountain water streams are designed to fall back into the basin, not spray at passersby. This kind of deviation from the intended path shouldn't happen.

"Oh no, did I break the fountain's sensor?"

Xiaoxiao had a bad feeling and quickly ran to the side, trying to get out of the fountain's range.

But to her surprise, the fountain followed her relentlessly.

Finally, seeing that the Star and Moon Wizard Robe was waterproof, the little wizard fountain shot a thin stream of water from the tip of its wand, accurately hitting the spot where Xiaoxiao's hat met her neck, soaking her from the inside out.