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Chapter 45: Aura of Mockery:
A series of system prompts appeared in Lu Yu’s mind, even changing Chen Bansheng’s impression of him.
Nice! Another 600 points collected.
“When did this place become your property?” Sun Xiuping was still in disbelief. In his eyes, Lu Yu was the epitome of uselessness, good for nothing. How could he possibly own a prestigious hotel like Mingyue Grand Hotel? It didn’t make sense!
“That’s none of your concern,” Lu Yu replied coolly. “In any case, firing Manager Liu is out of the question. Apologizing to you all is no problem. Covering the cost of your meal is also fine. Whether you accept it or not...” He gestured for them to speak, “Young Master Sun, your call!”
Lu Yu’s composed demeanor and confident tone left Sun Xiuping and the others with varied expressions. They exchanged glances, and finally, Sun Xiuping spoke.
“Alright, Lu Yu, you’re something else! Just wait. A gentleman will seek his revenge in due course. Brother Chen, Brother Yuan, let’s go!”
Furious, Sun Xiuping stormed out, followed by the others.
Chen Bansheng looked puzzled but had no time to dwell on it.
Bai Qingzhi, however, had a complex expression.
Lu Yu’s performance just now, his language, demeanor, and personal aura had dominated the room.
Even her usually reliable Chen Bansheng was nearly led by the nose by him. What had she missed out on?
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for changing ‘Liu Jianjun’s’ fate, earning 300 Destiny Points!]
Back in the hotel suite, Lu Yu raised an eyebrow.
Only 300? Do minor characters really have no status?
“Haha, I didn’t expect Young Master Lu to handle the situation so swiftly and decisively. Mr. Tang is impressed!” Tang Wenjiang finally spoke, standing up and laughing. He had been silently observing Lu Yu’s every move, ready to step in if anything went wrong. But perhaps it was due to Lu Yu’s hidden villain aura, which seemed to open fully, even he was somewhat intimidated by Lu Yu’s presence.
“Hehe, it’s just a minor skill,” Lu Yu replied modestly, waving his hand.
Manager Liu finally reacted. “Mr. Tang, is Young Master Lu really our new boss?”
“Indeed. From now on, this hotel belongs to the Lu family,” Tang Wenjiang confirmed calmly. “You should thank Young Master Lu. If it weren’t for him, I would have had no choice but to fire you.”
“My heavens, really?” Manager Liu was astonished.
“What’s so surprising? You should be grateful. Without Young Master Lu, I would have had to fire you to appease Sun Xiuping and Yuan Zhiwen,” Tang Wenjiang explained.
He had to consider the hotel's best interests and minimize losses. Firing Liu Jianjun was a smaller price to pay compared to offending Sun Xiuping and Yuan Zhiwen.
Liu Jianjun could be replaced, but the consequences of angering those two would be far worse for the hotel.
“Yes, yes, thank you, Young Master Lu, thank you!” Manager Liu quickly thanked Lu Yu, tears welling up in his eyes.
At his age, a job loss could be devastating, with family responsibilities and financial pressures mounting.
“No problem. Just avoid judging people by their appearance in the future,” Lu Yu advised.
“You’re right, Young Master Lu. Actually... I wasn’t always like this!” Manager Liu admitted awkwardly. “For some reason, I just couldn’t stand that kid, so I...”
“...” Lu Yu!
Was this the protagonist’s aura of mockery?
Listening to Manager Liu’s explanation, Lu Yu was thoughtful.
It was well-known that protagonists in novels always found themselves in situations where they could show off and put others in their place.
This was attributed to their protagonist halo, which included an aura of mockery. Originally, this was just a playful concept among readers, but it seemed to be real. Even the manager of a five-star hotel couldn’t resist it.
“Sun Xiuping...” Watching the group leave, Lu Yu’s mind raced. “I need to get closer to your beautiful mother first!”
