frightfiction Chapter 273 The incident in the inn
Chapter 273 The incident in the inn
Lei Tao pulled the reins and dismounted, carefully carrying Meng Xiaoyu off the horse. The soldiers guarding the city saw their dusty appearance, glanced at them casually, and then waved them off. After entering the city, Lei Tao kept an eye on the inns lining the streets, asking passersby which one was clean and comfortable.
At this time, a kind old man pointed ahead and said, "Sir, go two blocks ahead and there is a Yuelai Inn on the corner. It's clean and bright, and the owner is very kind. You can't go wrong there."
Lei Tao bowed his hands to express his gratitude and led everyone towards Yuelai Inn.
They walked and led their horses into the county town. Inside, small vendors set up stalls and people walked and walked. They searched the streets for a suitable inn, finally finding one on a corner that looked clean and tidy, and decided to renovate it there. The innkeeper was still checking the account books at the counter, but when he saw several people with horses stop by, he sent the waiter out to greet them.
The waiter came out with a smile on his face, trotting all the way to greet us. "Dear guests, please come in! Our inn is clean and comfortable, and we promise to make your stay comfortable." As he said that, he reached out to take the reins from Lei Tao's hand. Lei Tao slightly turned sideways, hid the reins behind him, and looked at the waiter warily before slowly handing it over. "Take good care of it. This horse is very important to us." The waiter nodded quickly, "Don't worry, guests, we are good at taking care of animals. We will make sure you are well fed and well taken care of."
They walked into the inn's lobby, where several tables and chairs were set up. Several guests were already enjoying tea and chatting. The innkeeper hurried out from behind the counter, slightly bowed, a professional smile on his face. "Dear guests, would you like to stay overnight or stay the night?" Lei Tao looked around and said, "For the night, I'd like a quiet, clean room." The innkeeper's eyes lit up. "Yes, yes, we have a few vacant rooms. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Chen Feiyang walked up to Lei Tao and whispered, "Brother Lei, this place looks okay, but we can't let our guard down." Lei Tao nodded slightly and scanned the inn, not missing any corner.
At that moment, an elderly man drinking tea in the corner suddenly began coughing violently, attracting everyone's attention. Lei Tao subconsciously tensed up, vigilantly observing the people around him. The elderly man coughed for a long time before finally recovering. He smiled apologetically at the crowd, "Sorry, everyone, my old illness has come back." Lei Tao finally relaxed a little, but his eyes remained alert.
After arranging the room, Meng Xiaoyu went upstairs with Lei Tao's help to rest. Meanwhile, Chen Feiyang, Liu Zishan, and Yi Guang were in the lobby downstairs, ordering some food and eating while keeping an eye on the surroundings.
After a while, the shopkeeper came over with a pot of tea and said enthusiastically, "Dear guests, please try our new tea. It's a small token of our appreciation." Chen Feiyang stared at the shopkeeper with a scrutinizing look in his eyes. "Shopkeeper, has the county been peaceful lately?" The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Very peaceful, very peaceful. There are only the occasional petty thieves, but our government is strict, so they don't cause any trouble."
At that moment, a sudden commotion erupted outside, and several large men escorted a handsome young man in fine clothes. The young man swaggered to the center of the lobby and kicked aside a nearby stool. "Boss, please prepare one of the best rooms for me, and bring me all your signature dishes." The boss's expression changed slightly, but he quickly replied, "Yes, yes, please wait a moment, sir."
Lei Tao and the others frowned, somewhat disgusted by the sudden commotion. The young man seemed to notice Lei Tao and the others, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. "Hey, where did these country bumpkins come from? They don't look like good people." Chen Feiyang stood up and was about to rush over to argue, but Lei Tao held him back. "Don't be impulsive. It's better to keep things simple."
Seeing no one paying attention to him, the young man grew bored and fell silent. Lei Tao and the others continued to eat, keeping a close eye on the uninvited guest to prevent him from causing trouble. Upstairs, Meng Xiaoyu lay in bed. Although exhausted, the thought of finally being out of danger and with Lei Tao again filled her heart with warmth, and she gradually fell asleep.