Chapter 296: Locust Tree Hotel 14
Chu Yian was now on the second floor, browsing through various leisure and entertainment options.
She didn’t want to watch a movie.
There was even an escape room, which was definitely out of the question; she immediately passed on that.
The KTV for singing and entertainment was too dark, so that was also a definite no.
The options Chu Yian currently favored were the open-air swimming pool, the bathhouse and sauna, and the arcade; these three felt the most suitable. However, she had wasted some time writing the review earlier, so she decided to first check out the specific situations of these three options and then try them out one by one tomorrow and the day after.
Once she had looked around sufficiently, the open-air swimming pool and the arcade were her next choices.
The open-air swimming pool, needless to say, was spacious and even got sunlight.
As for the arcade, it was simply because there were many people and no private small rooms.
These two activities were the conclusion she reached after an afternoon of careful comparison. By five o’clock, she went to the restaurant on time. The reason was simple: new rules were to be distributed at 6 o’clock.
Chu Yian’s idea was to eat quickly and go to the second floor early to get the rules.
More people chose to get the rulebook first and then eat.
As a result, there were very few people in the restaurant. By the time Chu Yian had quickly filled her stomach, the players had already gathered on the second floor. Everyone wanted to secure a good spot, their gazes fixed on the green rulebook with fervent intensity. The people at the very front were likely the strongest team among the players; they occupied the best position, exuding a confident determination to obtain the new rulebook.
Chu Yian had long anticipated this situation. At this moment, she was alone, and getting the green rulebook seemed quite difficult.
Just as she was considering how to get the green rulebook, or at least know the complete rules within it, several staff members appeared again.
“Hello, esteemed Hotel testers. We have finished reviewing all of your Hotel testing reports from last night.”
The players waiting for the rulebooks to be distributed frowned slightly upon hearing the staff mention the reports submitted that morning, suddenly feeling a bad premonition.
“Today’s Hotel Tester Rulebook Version 02 will be selected based on the completion of your Hotel tester reports and your level of dedication.”
A staff member held a list and began to read out room numbers from it.
The first room number was surprisingly 8808.
Chu Yian was a little surprised, yet also very pleased. She tightly gripped her room card in her left pocket, appearing relatively calm as she waited to receive the Hotel tester rulebook.
During this time, she also heard Li Mingzhu’s room number, 8806, but it was in the middle to back of the list.
Chu Yian glanced at Li Mingzhu and saw that she was also looking at her at that moment. With obvious fear and urgency in her eyes, she was breaking away from the long queue and walking towards her.
“Additionally, the reports for room numbers 5509, 6613, and 6616 were deemed unqualified. Please, Hotel testers in these three rooms, diligently perform your duties. If any Hotel tester’s report is unqualified again next time, the Hotel will unilaterally terminate the contract and no longer provide any protection for your food, clothing, housing, transportation, and life and property.”
The faces of the three players whose names were called instantly turned pale.
They had only learned about the report submission in the last ten minutes or so, so they had written a few random words and handed it in.
They hadn’t expected to be directly warned.
However, since the staff did not directly punish them this time, the three felt somewhat relieved.
“Please, Hotel tester from room number 8808, come up and choose Hotel Tester Rulebook Version 02.”
As soon as the staff member finished speaking, Chu Yian had already pushed through the crowd to the front. Enduring the intense gazes of everyone, she looked at the two rulebooks on the table and once again chose the green rulebook, which contained more rules.
After getting the rulebook, she dared not linger, rushing out of the Hotel Management Center like a flash and returning to her room.
At this moment, the second-ranked player also went on stage, and that player also emulated her by taking the green rulebook. Just as he was about to replicate Chu Yian’s actions and rush back to his room, he was held back by the lower-ranked players.
“Friend, don’t be in such a hurry to leave.”
These players stared intently at the rulebook in his hand, “Brother, we’re in a tough spot. Later, we’ll borrow your rulebook to supplement our rules.”
They didn’t care whether this person was willing or not; with lives at stake, their own well-being was paramount.
Chu Yian fortunately returned to her room before the players downstairs could react. She closed the door and eagerly began to read.
“Dear Hotel Tester, this is your second night at the Locust Tree Hotel. To ensure you have a wonderful and unforgettable night, please strictly adhere to the following 10 rules.”
“1. An indoor telephone is provided in the room. The Hotel Management Center’s number is 4008820. You may call this number at any time. If the staff member who answers the call is male, you may directly state your request; if the staff member who answers the call is female, you need to inform her that there is a white pigeon in the room.”
“2. The Hotel Management Center provides 24-hour service to everyone, but will not call you proactively. If you hear the phone ring, do not answer it.”
“3. There is a yellow ribbon in the room. Please find it before 00:01 and tie the ribbon to your left wrist.”
“4. Before 00:01, you may rest and entertain yourself freely in the room. Please note, our staff members will not disturb you without reason. If you hear a knock on the door and the person claims to be Hotel staff, please do not open the door.”
“5. After 00:01, please leave the room to complete the night experience. Before leaving the room, please check if the ribbon on your left wrist is intact, and only leave after confirming it is correct.”
“6. Please always pay attention to your ribbon; it should always be yellow. If it turns red, immediately remove and discard it, then return to your room. When the ribbon turns red, a new yellow ribbon will appear in your room.”
“7. You need to experience the elevator’s operation between 00:01 and 3:00, ensuring that it can operate on floors 1-4. During the process, please remain inside the elevator until it returns to the floor where your room card is located.”
“8. The elevator has a maximum capacity of 10 people. If there are more than 10 people but the elevator does not give a warning, please immediately hold your breath and stay away from anyone in the elevator whose feet are facing backward, until the person with feet facing backward leaves.”
“9. You need to go to the 1st floor via the stairs and return to the floor where your room card is located between 00:01 and 3:00. During the ascent and descent of the stairs, please always pay attention to the number of stairs. Each staircase has exactly 12 steps. If a 13th step appears, please quickly untie the ribbon on your wrist. Use the ribbon to cover your eyes and run back to the floor where your room card is located within 3 minutes.”
“10. After 3:00, you must return to your room. Please ensure that only you enter the room, and use the lighter in the room to burn the ribbon, then mix the ashes with water and drink them.”
“All staff of the Locust Tree Hotel wish you a pleasant night.”
