Trajectory 2: entangled curves

Where did Zhuge Qinuo get her money? Starting from the fourth grade, she collected all the lucky money and asked Zhuge Nan to keep it. Zhuge Nan would often give her pocket money and the extra coins she had. She would put these coins into the piggy bank, and she would keep some banknotes separately every week.

She didn't know where Zhuge Nan had put the whole coins. She had already poured out the small change, which was a big pile. Zhuge Qinuo estimated that she could collect 500 yuan, and she didn't want to go through the boxes and cabinets to find money when the adults were not at home. She quickly sorted out the money in her piggy bank, minus the one-yuan and two-yuan bills, plus the money Zhuge Nan gave her today, there was more than 450 yuan.

With the one-yuan and two-yuan notes, there was more than 480. She didn't want to use coins, but in order to make up 500, she still poured out a lot from her piggy bank.

Zheng Qili: "How many?"

Zhuge Qinuo: "That's enough."

Zheng Qili: "Can you take it to the Pearl Hotel? It's not convenient for me to come and get it."

Pearl Hotel?

Zhuge Qinuo was sure that Zheng Qili didn't know where her home was, but this hotel was indeed just across the street from her home, within a range of 200 meters.

It was closer than he imagined, so Zhuge Qinuo readily agreed.

I put a bag of change and keys in a small bag. The exquisite bag was filled to the brim.

Go out, cross the road. When he was about to reach the gate of the Pearl Hotel, Zhuge Qinuo hesitated.

This hotel is considered the best hotel in town. The first floor is a restaurant, and the third floor and above are guest rooms. Zhuge Nan is very familiar with the owner and often brings Zhuge Qinuo to eat. If he goes in at this late hour and is recognized and told by Zhuge Nan, he will definitely get mad.

She hid in the shadow of the house next to the hotel and did not dare to make any other moves for a long time.

She sent a text message to Zheng Qili: "Qili, I'm here! At the door." She chose a way that could show warmth but would not "lose her life" - she gave the money at the hotel door.

"I said that was you!" a voice came from not far away.

It was not the path Zhuge Qinuo had expected, but from another shadow, she saw Zheng Qili coming. She couldn't see her face clearly, but her figure was clear.

It turns out that there are not so many good Tibetans in the shadows.

A few seconds later, Zheng Qili came to her side and said, "Zhuge, go get a room."

"Get a room?" It sounds like a normal word, but it made Zhuge Qinuo think of something else.

"Yes, two days."

"Only yourself?" Zhuge Qinuo asked timidly, "or with Yan Zhengping?"

Zheng Qili knew what Zhuge Qinuo was thinking: "Yes, this is not the first time. It's just what you think. But this time is different. He got into a fight with someone and got injured. All our money was used as medical expenses, so we have no money to get a room. Chen Chen is accompanying him to leave slowly."

Zhuge Qinuo still has many questions.

"You go and open it first, I'll go and help Zhengping." Zheng Qili had already made arrangements.

Zhuge Qinuo walked into the hotel lobby with her head held high, praying that she would not run into her boss.

Her prayer was successful, but not quite successful. She did not run into the hotel owner, but she was really unlucky. The sister who was on duty at the lobby reception knew her.

"Sister Zhuge? Why are you here? Are you looking for your father?" The front desk clerk in the lobby was also puzzled, "Your father didn't play cards with our boss today."

"Sister, I'm not here to see my dad. Please get me two rooms." Zhuge Qinuo said in a low voice.

"What did you say, book a room?" The receptionist expressed shock.

Zhuge Qinuo waved his hands quickly: "It's not me, it's not me. Be gentle. How much?"

"238 for one night, 476 for two days."

Zhuge Qinuo took out the small bag and poured out the money inside.

Receptionist: “You pay?”

Zhuge Qinuo: "Lend it to someone else."

Receptionist: "Isn't he about your age? That can't be opened."

Zhuge Qinuo: "Just open it. This is not the first time they have come here."

Receptionist: "We need ID too."

Zhuge Qinuo: "They must have it, and they won't make it difficult for you. Just be flexible."

Receptionist: "Forget it. But since you're here, I'll give you a discount. 8% off, just pay 380. You don't have to pay a deposit."

Zhuge Qinuo was very grateful for the favor from the front desk, but he still emphasized again: "Sister, it's not me."

Front desk clerk: "I know, I know. Regardless of whether you are staying here or not, I will give you a discount."

Zhuge Qinuo counted the money and explained again: "Thank you, sister, but, no matter whether it was me or not, it really wasn't me!"

Receptionist: “Okay, got it!”

Zhuge Qinuo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the receptionist had finally taken the problem seriously: "I'll give you some change first. And don't tell my dad."

The receptionist saw Zhuge Qinuo repeatedly emphasized that it was not her who checked into the room, and observed that she was indeed honest and scared, so she also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, if it was really Zhuge Qinuo, a little girl, who checked into the room, she would feel guilty if she didn't tell Zhuge Nan.

Front desk: "I understand. Then don't register your information. Whoever is staying will register it later."

While he was talking, Zheng Qili had already come over: "Zhuge, are you ready?"

"Right away!" Zhuge Qinuo was busy counting money. "Sister, please give her the key first."

The front desk gave the room card to Zheng Qili, and she ran away without any warning before she could say anything. Zhuge Qinuo knew that it must be Yan Zhengping who came. She looked sideways and saw Chen Chen supporting Yan Zhengping in with a bandage, and Zheng Qili was supporting the other side behind her, blocking her view.

When the front desk clerk saw that there were really other people coming, she really believed what Zhuge Qinuo said and put her mind at ease.

Just two men and one woman?

Logically, there should be two men and two women, but she was not sure. Her heart, which had just been relieved, was hanging again. Was Zhuge Qinuo the missing woman? The receptionist was actually a little hesitant, wondering whether to tell Zhuge Nan.

Zhuge Qinuo didn't notice the front desk clerk's thoughts and was still counting the money carefully.

As soon as I settled the money, I received a text message from Zheng Qili: "Zhuge, can you buy some water for us? The drinks and water in the hotel are too expensive."

"Okay!" Thinking that the upstairs was taking care of the patients, Zhuge Qinuo didn't think much about it. But at this time, where is the store open?

Zhuge Qinuo: "Sister?"

"What's wrong?" The receptionist was very afraid that Zhuge Qinuo would do something that Zhuge Nan couldn't know about, and asked her to keep it a secret, appearing very alert.

Zhuge Qinuo: "Where are the shops open now?"

Front desk: "No, what do you want to buy?"

Zhuge Qinuo: "I'll go buy them some water."

Receptionist: "What kind of water do you want to buy, kid? I'll give you a thermos and some disposable cups. Just take them with you and make sure they don't break."

Zhuge Qinuo: "Thank you, sister. You are so kind. But..."