If Ye Qiu were alone following Cao Ling to the Cao Family courtyard, it would be fine for him to stay here. But now, with the three women, Liu Lingxiu and the others, following him, it’s not suitable to stay in the courtyard.

It’s already past six in the evening, Ye Qiu plans to eat dinner first before treating Cao Ling’s third great-grandfather.

"Ye Qiu, where do you and your friends plan to stay?" Cao Ling asked.

"Let’s stay at a nearby hotel."

Ye Qiu feels it’s inconvenient to stay here, and Cao Ling agrees, mainly because she considers her home to be in Jinling. It’s been a long time since she’s been back to the Capital City.

Even now, the Cao family members in the Capital City likely live in upscale neighborhoods outside, only occasionally returning.

"Brother Cao Long, Ye Qiu wants to stay at a nearby hotel with his friends. Which one do you think is good?"

"Doctor Ye, there are many five-star hotels nearby. There’s a particularly nice one, I’ll take you there now." From Ye Qiu’s tone earlier, this Dr. Ye might actually be able to cure his third great-grandfather’s illness.

If that’s the case, it would certainly turn a funeral into a celebration.

Cao Ling also followed as they got into his business car.

Arriving at the Royal Mansion Hotel, it indeed looks quite nice. As Cao Long parked the car, the security guard warmly came over to open the car door for Ye Qiu and the others.

"Cao Ling, are you staying here too?"

"Brother Cao Long, I’m not used to living in the courtyard, so I’d rather stay at the hotel."

Since that’s the case, Cao Long didn’t say anything more.

Helping carry things to the hotel lobby on the first floor of the Royal Mansion Hotel, though it’s vacation season, there aren’t too many guests staying.

Inquiring about the hotel suites, Ye Qiu plans to book two rooms, while Cao Ling will book one herself, making it three rooms in total.

These expenses were originally covered by Cao Ling herself, but unexpectedly, Cao Long had already paid.

The room rates here are at most over a thousand yuan per day, not too expensive, but not exactly cheap either.

"Please follow me, sir, miss."

Three female attendants led Ye Qiu, Liu Lingxiu, and Cao Ling upstairs, while Cao Long waited downstairs.

He had just called those Cao family uncles, saying that the young doctor from Jinling brought by Cao Ling could cure the third great-grandfather’s illness.

But most of those Cao family uncles and cousins did not believe it.

They are well aware of the third great-grandfather’s condition and are simply waiting for him to die.

And it’s a matter of days.

Ye Qiu and Liu Lingxiu followed the attendant up to the fifteenth floor, the three rooms were adjacent.

"Sir, it’s right here."

The attendant opened the door with the key card, allowing Ye Qiu and Liu Lingxiu to enter, while Lin Xiang and Xiaomai stayed in another luxury suite. Lin Xiang pouted, seemingly a bit unhappy.

However, given Ye Qiu and Liu Lingxiu’s relationship as a couple, it’s normal for them to share a room. Cao Ling is staying in the luxury suite opposite Ye Qiu’s. After taking in their bags and luggage, the attendant said, "Miss, although our security at the hotel is excellent, we hope you keep particularly valuable items with you. If it’s inconvenient to carry them, you can leave them at the front desk for safekeeping."

At such a five-star hotel, foreign dignitaries may have stayed here, so security is definitely assured. However, in case of theft, losing valuable items is possible.

Ye Qiu’s valuables are mainly his bank card and mobile phone, which he keeps with him. If a thief likes his two remaining sets of clothes, he can let them steal them.

"Liu Lingxiu, aren’t you going to sleep with me tonight?"

Ye Qiu teased Liu Lingxiu.

"Then I’ll go next door with Xiaomai."

"Of course, no problem. I like hugging you while sleeping, so soft and comfy."

Although Ye Qiu hasn’t decided to be with Liu Lingxiu, given their relationship, once she matures, he’ll surely be with her.

After settling down, they stepped out of the room.

Xiaomai and Lin Xiang are in another room, and as Ye Qiu’s little helper, Xiaomai naturally didn’t say much, but she likes to follow Ye Qiu everywhere.

"Xiaomai, how about we chat tonight while sleeping here?"

"Sure, Lin Xiang."

Xiaomai replied.

The two settled their belongings and stood on the balcony, gazing at the Capital City’s night view, which was indeed stunning.

Actually, the first ring of the Capital City is the Imperial Palace, the second ring used to have many courtyards, which are now rare, but there aren’t many high-rises. From the third ring onwards, high-rise buildings become more numerous.

Now, we’re on the third ring, and from the fifteenth floor, the view extends far, even allowing a clear view of the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace.

During the day, the sight must be even better.

The Capital City is at the emperor’s feet, a concept Lin Xiang only learned from books. Now, she truly feels it for the first time.

Despite being a Malaysian Chinese, her bloodline still carries Huaxia heritage, so being here feels natural, a sentiment from inside out.

A knock sounded at the door.

As Xiaomai went to open the door, Ye Qiu said, "Let’s go, prepare to eat dinner."

Then Xiaomai and Lin Xiang stepped out.

Cao Ling was about ready to head out too.

"Ye Qiu, where do you want to eat?"

Since the Cao family is practically split, and Cao Ling represents the Jinling Cao family, the Capital City Cao family should ideally treat her to dinner.

But with the third great-grandfather’s illness, their minds aren’t on that.

And the Capital City Cao family members also aren’t few, so Cao Ling feels it’s not necessary to trouble them. She’s not keen on pomp, opting for simplicity, just eating out.

As long as there’s money, anything is convenient.

As they descended, Cao Long said, "Doctor Ye, sister Cao Ling, I’ve arranged for our elders to prepare dinner. Let’s go back to eat first."

Originally, because Ye Qiu and Liu Lingxiu weren’t staying at the Cao Family courtyard, Cao Long felt apologetic. If they also didn’t invite Cao Ling and Ye Qiu, along with Liu Lingxiu for dinner at the Cao family, it would be a bad look. In the future, if Cao Ling mentioned this to her grandfather back in Jinling, it’d be embarrassing.

Moreover, Cao Ling’s grandfather, Elder Cao, holds an important status. The Capital City’s Cao family might still need the support of Jinling’s Cao family.

"Brother Cao Long, have the seniors prepared dinner? We didn’t want to trouble you folks, planned to eat out."

"Dinner is already being prepared, many of the Cao family members have returned." Cao Long said.

Cao Long looked towards Ye Qiu.

Though Ye Qiu brought along Liu Lingxiu and the others, eating at the Cao Family isn’t ideal, opting to dine out. But now that Cao Long has arranged things at home, not going would be awkward.