Chapter 45 - The Lady Boss of the Wooden Book House

Xiao Cheng looked at her before looking at Qiu Shaoze, who had a camera around his neck, and finally understood their intention for coming here. “The magazine agency wants you guys to interview Mayor He?”

Shen Youran did not beat around the bush and honestly admitted to it. He remained silent for a while before nodding his head to agree to her request.

With Xiao Cheng leading them, the security officer at the gate did not stop them anymore. Qiu Shaoze immediately went forward to Shen Youran and lowered his voice to say, “Who is this man? Those two security officers acted as if they were his grandchildren when they saw him.”

“Curiosity killed the cat.” Shen Youran pushed his head away from her and walked faster to catch up to Xiao Cheng.

There was a chain bridge located on the eastern side of the resort, and below it was a creek.

Xiao Cheng told her that He Zimin and Ji Jinchuan would come here for lunch after they had surveyed the place. When that time came, they would walk past here and, hence, he allowed them to wait here.

There was a wooden book house beside the chain bridge that looked very traditional and elegant.

A retro rosewood table was placed under the beach umbrella outside of the wooden house, as well as two rattan chairs. The place looked so old that it seemed as if it was an ancient relic from the previous dynasty.

Qiu Shaoze took a few pictures, causing him to be in an especially good mood. He did not even look like he was here to interview someone, but more like he was here for a vacation.

Shen Youran watched him jump around like a monkey in excitement and helplessly shook her head. She stood on the chain bridge for a while, but she grew bored very soon and decided to enter the book house.

There was a lady dressed in a cheongsam managing the book house. Her cheongsam was as green as a tea leaf, and there were exquisite flowers embroidered on it. She seemed to be around 35 years old. Her hair was tied up into a bun while her skin seemed very fair and smooth, making her look mature yet traditional at the same time.

The lady boss sat at the front desk while she read a book. There was a cup of coffee placed beside her hand, and upon seeing that someone had entered the house, she froze. Clearly, she did not expect to have guests at this moment.

She placed the book down and gave a comforting smile. “Hi, what kind of book do you want to buy?”

Shen Youran only wanted to explore the book house and could not think of a book that she needed to buy. She said in a soft and gentle voice, “I will just take a look.”

The lady boss nodded and left her alone. She sat down and continued reading her book while taking small sips of her coffee from time to time.

Shen Youran scanned the interior of the book house. Although it was small, it still contained the essentials. The design was elegant yet peaceful, and there were all kinds of books orderly arranged on the bookshelves, which make it very easy for people to find the book they need.

She picked up a book entitled The Sweet Hereafter and placed it on the front desk. The lady boss took a look at the book and said, “Twenty-eight yuan.”

After she had paid for it, she went out of the book house and lay down on the rattan chair under the beach umbrella while peacefully starting to read her book.

After a moment, she felt that someone was near her and turned her head to take a look. It was the lady boss placing a cup of coffee beside her hand.

She raised her head and looked at her, confused. The lady boss smiled and said, “You are my first customer, so this cup of coffee is on the house.”

She asked in bewilderment, “The first customer of the day?”

The lady boss shook her head. “First customer in two weeks.”

Shen Youran suddenly remembered that the resort construction was taking place and there were security officers at the gate. It was very difficult for normal people to come in, which meant that it was perfectly normal to have no customers.

She gave a light chuckle. “Thank you.” She paused for a moment and continued, “Actually, you can wait until the construction is over before starting your business again. Judging from the situation now, not only can you not earn any money, but you will also waste your time.”

The lady boss waved her hand as though it did not matter to her. “It’s quiet and peaceful here. I like the environment.”

The environment was indeed not bad, but to stay here alone for a long period would surely be too boring for her.

She gave a big smile and said, “You have such a nice personality. If it was me, I would be bored to death once I realize that I’ve got nothing to do.”