"Who... who could pinch me right now, I... I need to know if I'm dreaming!"

After a while, one of the journalists finally spoke, in a daze...

Hearing this, the other dazed journalists snapped back to reality...

They exchanged glances, slightly stunned, and then said in unison, "Whoever is free, pinch me too."

They were all muttering this!

The reason they looked so astonished was that the scene before them felt incredibly surreal.

It was, in fact, a scene that should not have been possible.

The shock they felt was extreme because after they had entered, they saw Ling Shangshu, who they all admired, sitting on a small stool with a notebook in hand, looking devoutly at a younger man...

Ling Shangshu's focused demeanor resembled that of a student looking at a teacher.

They couldn't take it!

Upon witnessing this scene, they simply couldn't accept it!

If it were the young man sitting earnestly on the small stool, listening to Ling Shangshu teach, they could accept it, because they knew Ling Shangshu's expertise...

But now, it was completely reversed...

This sight was utterly unbearable for them, to the point that they wanted to pinch themselves hard...

...

Haruno Nanako, hearing some noise behind her, turned around curiously...

After turning, Haruno Nanako saw these people.

Seeing their shocked expressions, Haruno Nanako smiled.

Then, she turned back to her mother, Haruno Rei, "Mom, look, their expressions are so funny!"

Hearing Haruno Nanako speak, Haruno Rei turned her head, and the next second, a smile crept across her face.

By then she realized their expressions indeed were amusing...

Smiling, Haruno Rei asked curiously, "Daughter, who are these people?"

Hearing Haruno Rei's inquiry, Haruno Nanako shook her head lightly...

Soon, she replied, "I'm not sure! But seeing the equipment they're holding, they must be journalists!"

"I think so too!"

While they were talking, Haruno Rei took another look at them, then turned her gaze back towards Hu Xiaobei...

...

Ling Shangshu, sitting on the small stool, didn't know these journalists had arrived.

He was extremely focused on listening to Hu Xiaobei's explanations and taking notes!

Ling Shangshu knew this opportunity was invaluable, so he had to seize it well!

If he missed this opportunity, there might never be such a good one again.

Thinking this, he posed every single doubt that he had...

20 minutes later, Ling Shangshu finally finished voicing all the questions in his mind.

After taking a deep, satisfied breath, Ling Shangshu kneeled down on the spot.

Seeing Ling Shangshu kneel before the young man shocked the journalists even more...

...

After kneeling properly, Ling Shangshu spoke solemnly, "Master Xiaobei! No thanks needed for your great kindness! In the future, if you ever need anything, just come to me! Anything I can do, I will definitely handle for you!"

Hearing his excited speech, Hu Xiaobei nodded and said, "Alright, I'll remember your words."

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei noticed those dumbstruck journalists.

Pointing at them, Hu Xiaobei said, "Ling Shangshu, right, it seems those people are looking for you."

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's words, Ling Shangshu quickly turned his head.

Soon, he saw the stunned journalists.

After seeing their astonished expressions, Ling Shangshu calmly stood up from the ground.

Quickly, he spoke serenely, "Do you need something?"

While speaking, Ling Shangshu once again became that prestigious botanical expert.

Hearing Ling Shangshu's deep inquiry, the dazed journalists quickly snapped to reality.

Rushing over, they spoke respectfully, "Teacher, can we interview you now?"

Hearing their tentative inquiry, Ling Shangshu wanted to say something!

But first, he turned to look at Hu Xiaobei.

The next second, under everyone's gaze, Ling Shangshu asked obsequiously, "Master Xiaobei, may... may I accept their interview now?"

Hu Xiaobei glanced at him and said, "You can accept their interview, but not here, I like quiet, I don't like noise."

"Yes, yes, yes! I understand!"

Quickly agreeing, Ling Shangshu told the journalists, "You guys go outside and wait for me, I'll come out soon for the interview."

"Okay!"

Upon agreeing, they quickly left.

Once outside, they looked at each other, still shocked!

At that moment, they still couldn't accept that everything they had just seen was real.

"My dear Guaiguai! Who is that young man?"

"That's what I'm saying! Why does Ling Shangshu show him so much respect?"

"I don't know either, he doesn't seem familiar at all."

While muttering like this, all the journalists were completely perplexed.

They had investigated Ling Shangshu before and reviewed many relevant materials.

Because they had reviewed various materials, they knew many botanical experts from Japan.

But none matched Hu Xiaobei!

That's why they had no idea who Hu Xiaobei was...

Naturally, they didn't comprehend why Ling Shangshu was so respectful towards him...

While they were whispering among themselves, Ling Shangshu approached Haruno Nanako, smiling broadly as he handed back the pen to her, "Thank you!"

"It's nothing!"

While responding, Haruno Nanako took it!

Hearing Haruno Nanako's words, Ling Shangshu smiled.

Soon, he looked at Haruno Nanako who was next to Haruno Rei and said, "Hello, I think your hotel's environment is very nice. I want to rent a room here for a long-term stay. Is that possible?"

"Long-term rental? Are you... are you serious?"

Haruno Rei was stunned for a moment and quickly her face lit up with surprise...

She was very excited at that moment!

She knew that if Ling Shangshu really did rent long-term, it would definitely boost the fame of her hotel!

By then, her hotel's business would surely take off.

Feeling Haruno Rei's excitement, Ling Shangshu nodded slightly, "Yes, it's definitely true!"

Once Haruno Rei was sure Ling Shangshu wasn't joking, she took a deep breath, "Then, I won't charge you any money! As long as you're willing to stay here, that's enough!"

"No, I can't do that! However much it is supposed to be!"

"Then... Okay then!"

Sensing his resolve, Haruno Rei hesitated for a moment and then slowly nodded!

Haruno Rei knew Ling Shangshu wasn't short of money, so there was no point in fretting over it...

"Alright, let's go handle the check-in procedures now!"

"Okay!"

...

At this time, both Haruno Rei and Ling Shangshu were very happy!

Haruno Rei was happy because she knew her hotel was about to get on the right track...

And Ling Shangshu was happy because he knew that staying here would allow him to get closer to Hu Xiaobei...

In his view, not to mention spending some money, even spending more would be totally worth it...

Because opportunities to be near Hu Xiaobei were really rare...

Half an hour later, Haruno Rei helped Ling Shangshu complete the check-in procedure...

"You can check in soon!"

"Great, I'll go for an interview first!"

"Okay!"

After he left, Haruno Rei took a deep breath!

Soon, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth!

She knew her hotel was really on the right track now...

"It's all Xiaobei's doing! If it wasn't for him, the hotel would probably have closed down by now!"

Thinking this, Haruno Rei took a deep breath and quickly headed towards Hu Xiaobei...

Once she got back, she saw her daughter staring at Hu Xiaobei with wide eyes...

When she noticed this, she heard Hu Xiaobei speak somewhat sullenly, "Nanako, what's up? You've been staring at me since just now. Is there something on my face?"

"No, it's just that I think Brother Xiaobei, you're really amazing! Every time, when I think you've reached your limit, you quickly prove with facts that there isn't any limit. I really want to know now if you're a 'Heavenly God' come down to earth!"

As Nanako responded to Hu Xiaobei, her eyes shone brightly!

She truly felt that Hu Xiaobei wasn't human but a god...

Because no human could be this incredible...

"'Heavenly God' come down to earth? That's too exaggerated!"

After muttering softly, Hu Xiaobei looked at the brightly eyed her and interestedly said, "So Nanako, do you think I've reached my limit now?"

"No! Definitely not!"

Nanako vigorously shook her head...

"Ah, then you are very smart! I..."

Before he could finish, Hu Xiaobei didn't continue...

Because at that moment, Hu Xiaobei saw Haruno Rei standing not far away.

"Auntie!"

Seeing her, Hu Xiaobei took the initiative to greet her!

"Yes!"

Haruno Rei nodded and turning to Hu Xiaobei, said, "Xiaobei, I want to have a word with you!"

Hearing her mother's words, Nanako knew she wanted to drive her away...

In that instant, Nanako exaggeratedly said, "Mom, you don't have to send me away! Pretend I don't exist, you guys can talk. I won't hear anything, I won't hear anything."

As she exaggeratedly spoke, she purposely covered her ears!

Hearing Nanako's utterly exaggerated words, Haruno Rei gave her a glance and somewhat speechlessly said, "You little rascal, what are you talking about! Hurry up to the counter and watch the store. If there are any guests, help them check in!"

"Oh Mom, you really forgot your daughter now that you have a husband!"

Hearing Nanako's complaint, Haruno Rei stomped her delicate little foot, "You little rascal, what nonsense! What do you mean by 'having a husband'!"

"Oh my, there's going to be a murder!"

Feeling Haruno Rei's embarrassed annoyance, Nanako exaggeratedly shouted.

Quickly, she turned her head and ran!

After running a few steps and seeing that Haruno Rei hadn't chased after her, Nanako chuckled, "Mom, if you want to confess to Brother Xiaobei, you don't actually need to send me away. I won't disturb you even if I'm here!"

"You... you little rascal, do you need a spanking?"

"Oh, I... I'm leaving right away!"

Giggling, she hopped and ran off...

After she left, Haruno Rei looked at Hu Xiaobei, slightly embarrassed, and said, "Uh... Xiaobei, don't listen to my daughter's nonsense!"

Hearing Haruno Rei's flustered explanation, Hu Xiaobei glimpsed at her, corners of his mouth slightly lifting.

Soon, Hu Xiaobei softly countered, "Is it really nonsense?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's counter-question, Haruno Rei was briefly taken aback!

Soon, she stomped her little foot, annoyed, and said, "Are you also asking for a beating?"

"Ha ha, Auntie, I was just joking with you!"

As he spoke, Hu Xiaobei squinted his eyes and sneakily glanced at her...

Just now, when she got annoyed and pouted her lips, those giant, trembling beauties shook a bit...

"How about it? Do they look good?"

Noticing Hu Xiaobei's gaze, Haruno Rei's mouth lifted in a smile, and she playfully counter-questioned...

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