"How dare you speak to Miss Mu Qi like that!"
The man didn't immediately confront Li Zhonglou after speaking. Instead, he turned to Mu Qi and said, "Miss Mu Qi, this kind of person is here to cause trouble. You don't need to help him. I, I saw this coming a long time ago!"
Mu Qi's pretty eyebrows furrowed slightly. After all, she had come with good intentions, only to be met with a questioning tone.
Seeing the misunderstanding, Li Zhonglou explained, "I'm sorry, I meant that we are strangers. I'll handle it myself."
He couldn't explicitly say he was afraid she might have ulterior motives, so Li Zhonglou first shifted the conflict towards the man.
"I don't care what kind of place this is. The laws in Shangjing stipulate that any business open to the public cannot discriminate against consumers! I'm going in today."
Li Zhonglou let out a cold laugh and continued to walk inside. The man's expression immediately changed, but someone reacted faster than him.
Mu Qi suddenly stepped forward and pulled Li Zhonglou aside, then whispered, "Are you crazy? This is Fengtian! The police won't be able to protect you if you cause trouble here!"
Li Zhonglou asked, confused, "Uh, why are you telling me this?"
He was genuinely perplexed. Although he considered himself handsome, he wasn't so striking that every woman he met would throw themselves at him. Moreover, as someone in the industry, he had a natural sense of caution.
While Mu Qi's help might have been touching to others, it made him feel uneasy!
However, Mu Qi was determined to help him get in. She ignored Li Zhonglou's question and directly pulled him inside, while also turning back to the man with a smile, "He's a friend of a friend. We might be in a hurry, we'll change once we're inside."
According to Fengtian's rules, someone leading the way could overlook the regulations, so the man naturally couldn't say much more.
However, as he watched Li Zhonglou's slightly struggling back, he couldn't help but grit his teeth.
"Damn it, what a lucky bastard! I hope I don't run into him outside, or I'll cripple you!"
The man spat on the ground, but still felt unsatisfied. Suddenly, he thought of something.
"Wait, isn't Young Master Du always pursuing Miss Mu Qi? If he finds out about this..."
The man suddenly turned his head to look at the nearby surveillance camera, then recalled the somewhat intimate gesture of Mu Qi pulling someone away just now. A cold smile curved his lips.
"Hmph, serves you right for talking back to me!"
As the man left in a hurry, Li Zhonglou was also pulled by Mu Qi through the hotel entrance.
As soon as they entered, a well-dressed female attendant approached them.
"Hello, sirs, how can I help you?"
Mu Qi replied with a smile, "Thank you, no."
The female attendant politely withdrew, but as she walked past, she couldn't help but glance back at them with curious eyes.
"They're actually dressed like that to come in. Isn't Fengtian supposed to be the most upscale place in Shangjing?"
It was the female attendant's third day of work, and she didn't recognize anyone. However, Li Zhonglou's appearance made her question if she had entered the wrong Fengtian.
"Uh, where else are you taking me?"
Li Zhonglou spoke helplessly to Mu Qi, who was still pulling him along and leading the way.
He didn't deny that the woman in front of him was not only elegant in her demeanor but also possessed a charm that rivaled that of female celebrities he saw on television. However, this was all very baffling to him!
Especially for those in their circle, unsolicited favors from others only made them wary, not touched.
Mu Qi said without looking back, "This is Fengtian. Even if you got in dressed like this, you'd be kicked out. Listen to me, I won't harm you."
"But why are you helping me?"
Mu Qi suddenly stopped.
Then she turned around.
"Uh, I still don't know your name, friend? My name is Mu Qi. You can call me by my full name, or you can call me Qi Qi. My friends all call me that."
Li Zhonglou looked at Mu Qi, who seemed to be making herself at home, and frowned, "You still haven't answered me."
Mu Qi coughed lightly and glanced around. They were in a hallway, and although there were quite a few pedestrians, this Fengtian Hotel was indeed the most luxurious and largest hotel Li Zhonglou had ever seen. The first floor alone was at least five meters high!
Let alone two people, even twenty people standing inside wouldn't stand out at all.
And Mu Qi, seeing that no one was paying attention to her, leaned closer to Li Zhonglou's ear and spoke softly.
But before she could even open her mouth, a faint fragrance entered Li Zhonglou's nostrils. While others might have found this moment enjoyable, it made Li Zhonglou extremely uncomfortable. He even subtly took a step back, creating some distance.
Mu Qi then said, "Friend, you must be new to the East District, otherwise, you wouldn't be unaware of Fengtian's rules. I have a favor to ask of you."
Li Zhonglou's initially cautious expression froze.
"Ask me for a favor?"
What was this all about now?
Li Zhonglou had initially thought she was just a kind-hearted rich young lady, but now it seemed she needed a favor? And they had only just met. Was she this forward?
Li Zhonglou suddenly remembered a popular online term: social perpetrator!
However, out of caution, he still asked, "Uh, we don't even really know each other, do we? What can I help you with?"
Mu Qi shook her head, "Only someone who doesn't know me can help me with this. If you knew me, I'm afraid..."
Mu Qi stopped speaking midway, then looked Li Zhonglou up and down. Her gaze was like that of someone selecting merchandise in a store. Finally, with a smile, she said, "Anyway, you can definitely help me!"
Li Zhonglou's eyebrows shot up. "But why should I help you?"
This time, Mu Qi was truly stunned. Only now did she realize that Li Zhonglou hadn't shown the slightest bit of fawning because of her status from beginning to end.
Weren't all men in this world the same?
However, these thoughts were fleeting. Mu Qi's attention quickly returned to Li Zhonglou's words.
"Of course, you have to help me. I brought you in. Theoretically, shouldn't you return the favor?"
Li Zhonglou's expression stiffened. He had thought of many possible responses, but he had never imagined she would use that as a reason.
No, even if that was the reason, shouldn't she have stated it more subtly?
Almost instantly, Mu Qi's pure image in Li Zhonglou's mind vanished!
However, there was some logic to it. Li Zhonglou was also curious as to why she had suddenly latched onto him, so he asked, "Then tell me, how do you want me to help you?"
Mu Qi's eyes immediately lit up. However, at that moment, a man's voice suddenly rang out.
"Qi Qi!"
The voice carried a hint of urgency and instantly drew the attention of many passersby.