Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 364, Section 56: The Han Dynasty Imperial Palace (Part 1)
Two days later, at dawn.

Hanting Tianque Hotel.

The hotel is 100 meters tall and has 32 floors. The top 10 floors are the private property of the Akahoshi family, and the top floor is a luxurious banquet hall.

The red carpets here are embroidered with golden mythical beasts, and the pillarless style makes the entire banquet hall as spacious as a castle. The red and orange hues of the ceiling reflect each other, and when the lights are projected down, they transform into azure clouds and golden light.

The floor-to-ceiling windows on all four sides reflect sunlight from the upper world, which stretches over a hundred meters.

Rows of neatly arranged tables are covered with plain white tablecloths, and a variety of regional delicacies are on display.

Here, click to open the menu and you can find delicious dishes from all over the world.

With just a tap of your finger, a chef on call 24/7 will personally present your signature dishes to you, explaining the dining experience and inquiring about your taste preferences, providing the most attentive and comfortable service.

The Akahoshi family's businesses have never been managed by Akahoshi Akira; he is merely a politician.

These elegant and grand styles, showcasing the grandeur of the mansion, are the result of Chixingluan's three years of work.

……

Now, the true owner is sitting in a closed room, quietly sipping red wine.

The wine dripped from the corner of his mouth, as vivid as blood.

Beside him, the man called his father sat down quietly. His face was upright, and his square face was stern and unsmiling.

"Yuichi Kamikawa is confirmed dead," the old man said to himself.

Chixing Luan did not react.

Even though Yuichi Kamikawa was his most loyal bodyguard.

Just before heading to Ukyoto for the Alden Conference, the guy wearing the crying face mask gave Yuichi a brocade pouch.

It indicates that if Chi Xingluan is in trouble, he should open the brocade pouch, which will help him turn danger into safety.

But now, the most loyal swordsman has long since died beneath the Alden Tower, becoming one of the thousands of White Walkers purged.

The situation was too critical at the time, and Chi Xingluan was unable to contact him at all.

Chi Xingluan's complexion remained normal.

"You don't belong in this world."

Akira Akahoshi suddenly said to his son.

"Ah."

Chi Xingluan was not surprised; it would have been a problem if his own father hadn't noticed.

"The Prime Minister said that you began to endure hardship when you were five years old, but in my opinion, when you were five, I experienced the pain of losing my son."

Akira Akahoshi said calmly.

"Indeed, no father would calmly watch his son become cold-blooded."

Chi Xingluan nodded.

"Have you been spying on me since then?"

He glanced at the square-faced man, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"I guess so." Akira Akahoshi lowered his head, his gaze looking elsewhere.

"What an incompetent monitor," Akahira sneered. "You didn't even know I was communicating with NA right under your nose."

"I'm busy with work, I don't have time to keep an eye on you all the time." Akira Akahoshi said expressionlessly.

"This excuse... is exactly the same as that of those mediocre office worker fathers in human society."

Chixing Luan carried a mocking tone from beginning to end:

"Is my existence really that hard to accept?"

Akira Akahoshi didn't answer him directly, but instead asked, "Is this your reason for hating me?"

"Hate? I wouldn't say that."

Chi Xingluan spread his hands, a smile playing on his lips, and said:

"In the face of ambition, everything is just a bargaining chip. You gave me a distinguished family background, a prestigious position, vast resources, and loyal followers. What reason do I have to hate you?"

He moved closer to the old man's square face: "On the contrary, I should thank you."

"Zuo Jingdu's governor, if it weren't for you, I really wouldn't have been able to win over so many White Walkers so quickly. As long as they hear that I am the son of [Iron Wall] 'Red Star Akira', they will trust me more, saving me a lot of trouble."

Akira Akahoshi looked at him expressionlessly and said, "Since your ambitions were started by me, then I will crush them."

Chi Xingluan said, "You can only deal with me."

Akira Akahoshi slowly stood up. The man's shoulders were as broad as mountains, blocking out the sunlight streaming in through the window.

Even against the light, you can see the outline of his face, which is as somber as water.

The father and son faced off in silence.

In the end, it was Akira Akahoshi who turned and left first: "Enjoy your few remaining days of glamorous life."

The prisoner stood still, his eyes fixed, and said nothing.

Only after the door slammed shut did he slowly reveal a mocking expression.

……

The noise was deafening, but upon closer listening, nothing could be discerned.

Porcelain and glass items occasionally collided, making a clinking sound against the washbasin.

This is the kitchen of Hanting Tianque, where a winding dishwashing assembly line is operating in an orderly manner.

After the leftovers are discarded, they go through mechanical filtration, hand washing, second washing, third washing, high-temperature disinfection chamber and ultraviolet disinfection chamber, and finally vacuum storage. The whole process is as rigorous as a production line, and not a single mistake can be made.

From afar, a shout from the logistics supervisor would send any unfortunate soul who couldn't get away to frantically apply detergent, making the shed rattle and clang.

"We're short-handed up front! Someone come and fill in!"

"what!"

The unlucky guy's plate was slippery and darted away. He grabbed it three times, from top to bottom, before he could barely protect the cutlery.

"Are you alright?" the tall dishwasher beside him asked with concern.

However, he was too busy to keep an eye on things, especially since his petty supervisor was watching.

"It's alright... Thank you, Mr. Tanaka." The unlucky fellow breathed a sigh of relief, a happy expression on his face. "Thankfully, my salary is safe."

He wanted to scratch his head, but then realized he was wearing wet plastic gloves, so he awkwardly withdrew his hand.

"Really? I think you're getting ahead of yourself." The well-dressed manager's expression was unfriendly, and his mustache twitched slightly. "Being clumsy is one thing, but slacking off is another. The people in the main hall are so busy, and you still have the nerve to chat idly in the back kitchen?"

The young man bowed repeatedly, saying, "I'm so sorry."

"Go help out up front! Do I need to remind you?"

"Huh? But my performance bonus... is calculated based on washing dishes..." the young man said awkwardly.

"You're still talking to me about performance reviews?" The supervisor was so angry he almost laughed. The next second he roared, "Either you leave now, or go serve the dishes!"

"Yes!" The young man fled as if he were running away.

Tanaka Igarashi, who was standing next to him, couldn't stand it anymore and kindly said, "Well, supervisor... Jin is working very hard..."

The man with the mustache glanced at him and said, "You come along too."

"Huh?" Tanaka was taken aback, then gave an awkward laugh, "I'm not going to say anything."

"Go on, what are you waiting for!"

Despite being a head bigger than his supervisor, Tanaka could only shrug and say ingratiatingly, "Okay, I'll go right away."

……

Feeling dejected, Tanaka went to the changing room and saw the unlucky young man changing into his waiter's uniform.

The young man had a well-proportioned figure. When he changed into a white suit and black vest, tied a tie, and stood still, his hair was slightly to the side and his expression was gentle. He had an inexplicable handsomeness.

If it weren't for the barely concealed timidity in his eyes, he might be even more attractive to girls.

"Jin, lend me some hair wax."

Tanaka didn't stand on ceremony; he and the young waiter were kind of like-minded brothers in misfortune.

Ever since Fujiwara Chizuru predicted that something big would happen at the Hanting Tianque Hotel, she had Tanaka try to infiltrate the hotel and gather some intelligence.

Tanaka and Jin were both temporarily recruited, and the two had a mutual respect for each other.

The third one was a man named Yu Kamikawa, but he was rather quiet and difficult to get along with.

Tanaka and Jin were actually interviewing for professional waiters, but over the two days they were a bit clumsy and made a lot of jokes, which led to them being punished by being sent to the kitchen to wash dishes.

That's why the supervisor specifically chose the two of them to go back and fill in.

"Mr. Tanaka, here you go." Jin Ziyue handed over the hair wax.

"Thank you." Tanaka laughed heartily.

"I really don't know how long I'll have to live like this, having to put up with that guy with the mustache."

Tanaka's ramblings.

"Yeah, the supervisor is always so fierce," Jin Ziyue chimed in with a forced smile.

"Hmph, they only dare to order us around. When they go outside, they still bow and scrape to everyone they meet."

Tanaka grumbled in dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Tanaka wasn't a waiter before, was he? How did he suddenly get this job?"

Jin Ziyue straightened his collar and asked casually.

"Ah, before..."

Tanaka recalled Fujiwara Chizuru's meticulous face and said, "Work is bad, I was laid off, and I was thinking of finding some work to tide me over, so I was forced to start working."

"What a responsible man! He must be under a lot of pressure at home."

Jin Ziyue smiled.

"Ahem, what are you talking about?" Tanaka blushed. "I'm already at the age of a Grand Mage."

"Oh, don't you have anyone you like?" Jin Ziyue asked in surprise.

Tanaka recalled Fujiwara Chizuru's profile as she focused on her work and said with a wry smile, "Yes, but she's busy with her career, and I didn't want to bother her."

"I see." Jin Ziyue covered his mouth and laughed.

Tanaka, half-annoyed, reached out to hit him: "Is it that funny?!"

"No, no." Jin Ziyue shrank back, his face still smiling. "I just feel that having someone in your heart is a reassuring yet unsettling thing."

Tanaka then withdrew his hand and smiled.

"Hey, what you're saying is contradictory..."

"But it seems that's indeed the case."

I'm two days late, and I'm attaching a 700-word apology.

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(End of this chapter)