The Game Begins

With a soft hum, Zhouzhou looked up at him expectantly, her little head tilted. A slow smile crept up on Qin Lie's face. He nodded and said solemnly, "I think it's a go."

The two shared a glance and burst into laughter together. After setting things down, Zhouzhou grabbed his hand and skipped out.

As soon as they stepped outside, they ran into the server they'd seen earlier. Zhouzhou trotted over and asked sweetly, "Big sister, I'm hungry. Where can I find a place to eat?"

The server glanced at Qin Lie and replied, "We offer in-room dining if you'd prefer."

Did they really want them to stay in the room?

Zhouzhou's eyes sparkled as she nodded. "Sure, thank you, big sister!"

"You're very welcome." The server handed a menu to Qin Lie, who, with a flash of extravagance, ordered a huge spread, picking out the priciest options. The server's gaze grew more intense, lingering on him a bit longer than necessary as she left.