Chapter 183: Daydreaming on the Private Terrace

Perhaps due to the previous human interference experienced by the system, the hotel's perimeter fences were not removed but instead increased in both thickness and height. Several crucial points were heavily locked. It seemed to sense the owner's arrival. As Chen Jianhai stepped onto the gravel path, the lock at the end of the path clicked open, and the once-closed perimeter gate slowly swung open.

In an instant, a tropical-themed resort hotel with white walls and blue rooftops appeared before Chen Jianhai.

The hotel had seven floors in total and looked like a square white house from the front. At the end of the archway corridor was the lobby of the island hotel. The lobby was composed entirely of glass-top sliding doors both at the front and back. Walking into the lobby, stepping on the pristine smooth archway floor, one could directly see the shimmering blue sea.

The clean, beautiful patterned floor and the central circular crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, with its light golden hue blending seamlessly with the white walls, perfectly softened the visual effect of the pure white lobby. The greenery placed around the lobby added a touch of vibrant green, making everything look lively and full.

"I wonder what the guest rooms look like?" 

Filled with excitement and curiosity, Chen Jianhai walked up to the guest rooms. He randomly opened the door to a room. The soft white curtains fluttered gently with the sea breeze. The entire interior was decorated in a luxurious minimalist style, featuring low-saturation, simple-line, rounded-edged wooden furniture. The low bed was covered with white sheets, scattered with purplish-red cushions. Although the entire hotel emphasized simplicity and natural aesthetics, the room amenities were far from simple! 

Curtains, sofas, televisions, bathtubs—each item was exquisite and understated. They were practical and comfortable without being ostentatious. Chen Jianhai reached out and felt a series of clearly engraved letters inside a small porcelain-colored desk lamp. He took out his phone and entered the letters he felt. 

Chen Jianhai stared at the price that appeared on his phone and murmured, "Wow, this lamp alone could pay Bai Cheng and the others' salaries for more than half a year." 

Moving past the room decorations and amenities, Chen Jianhai walked across the bed and through the bright window. An elegantly designed private terrace extended into the blue sky and ocean. To the left of the private terrace was a 7-meter-long cool, dark-colored private pool with polished floors leading indoors. On the other side of the pool were lounge chairs and a small flower-decorated tea table. Standing in the center of the terrace felt like standing above the shimmering sea.

"This is what paradise must look like!"

Chen Jianhai grabbed a drink from the small fridge beside the terrace and lazily lay down on the lounge chair. Fluffy white clouds hung in the sky, like plump cotton candy. The waves lapped against the shore intermittently, creating white foam and a "splashing" sound. The air was filled with the scent of seaweed. Taking a deep breath, the cool and moist feeling was refreshing.

Time seemed to stand still here. The longer Chen Jianhai stayed, the more he felt that the most luxurious aspect was not the scenery, space, or time's boundless sense, but the ultimate privacy and security the hotel offered its guests. Even if guests didn't want to go to the beach, they could sit on the terrace, watch the sea, listen to the waves, enjoy the sea breeze, and quietly have afternoon tea.

"I should have worn swim trunks."

Chen Jianhai felt a tinge of regret. With such a beautiful view, it would have been incredibly comfortable to float in the gentle water. Just as he was fully enjoying this rare scenery and relaxation, he suddenly felt a stinging, itchy sensation on his calf. Looking down, he saw a small black bug clinging to his thigh, desperately sucking his hot blood through his thick, curly leg hair.

"Damn it!"

With a hard slap, a small bloodstain appeared on his palm. Chen Jianhai disgustedly flicked away the bug's corpse. 

"Being an island, this place naturally has many bugs. Since no one has cleaned it since the hotel was built, it has probably become a haven for bugs."

Thinking this, Chen Jianhai jumped up from the lounge chair, frantically shaking his T-shirt and shorts, afraid something might have crawled inside. He had been so immersed in enjoying life that he hadn't thought about the bug problem. These black bugs, commonly found on the island, were notorious pests! 

Despite their small size, they were highly venomous. Being bitten caused intense itching and pain that even ointment could only temporarily alleviate. The venom would only dissipate over time. In severe cases, hospitalization might be necessary. Within just three minutes, Chen Jianhai watched as his thigh swelled visibly. He quickly ran to the bathroom, tore open a small gold-wrapped soap, and applied it directly to the bite after wetting it.

The soap felt warm and smooth like jade, emitting a faint orchid fragrance. Though it had no brand or name, its quality suggested it was expensive.

"Is the system being this generous now?!"

Chen Jianhai was puzzled. He recalled that these toiletries were always purchased and placed by himself; the system never intervened. How did the island hotel get such luxurious items for free?

"If the Lang Ai Hotel had these amenities for free, it would be much easier to set room prices," he thought.

Wait... suddenly, Chen Jianhai froze. Could these be automatically deducted from my points by the system???

The island had only the main building completed, with many supporting facilities yet to be finished. He hadn't purchased water villas, coastal ring roads, or a host of island hotel products, making points precious and not to be wasted on such items.

Thinking this, Chen Jianhai quickly accessed the system, hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "System, are the consumables and amenities for the island hotel provided for free?"

"Ding!"

"All consumables and room amenities for the island hotel are provided by the system free of charge. The host may use them at their discretion."

Wow! They're actually free!

Chen Jianhai's eyes widened in disbelief. When did the system become so generous?!

"Can my Lang Ai Hotel get these free amenities too?" he asked hopefully.

"Ding!"

"No."

The cold, unfeeling voice echoed in his mind, shattering his hopeful heart.