Even hybrid monsters have their day

Chapter 304 Inquiry

Back in their room, the two men and the dog discussed the matter thoroughly, but they couldn't figure out why Manager Jin was behaving so strangely. However, they all agreed that since there was something wrong with the pen, checking the warehouse might reveal something.

However, judging from Manager Jin's attitude, let alone going to the warehouse to take a look, he probably wouldn't even tell them the warehouse address if they asked. It seems unlikely that they can go through the normal channels.

Whether it was due to the retinal effect or not, ever since they suspected there was something wrong with the pen, they noticed that everyone in the hotel had a strange attitude towards it. Everyone was carefully protecting their pens, which puzzled Geng Miaowan greatly. However, whenever they asked, people would treat them with suspicion.

The entire hotel was practically terrified of even mentioning a pen.

They couldn't help but wonder if there was anything special hidden inside these pens. To this end, Geng Miaowan even asked Xu Ruwen to use his charm to borrow a pen from a waitress to study it.

The reason it was described as a loan is because the waitress repeatedly emphasized that he must return the pen to her before handing it over. An unsuspecting person might have thought she was handing over something priceless, not a pen.

The study results indicate that it was just an ordinary pen, even considered low-end in stationery stores, with absolutely no special value.

This made Geng Miaowan even more curious about their attitude.

After some discussion, they decided to try and find a breakthrough with Manager Jin. After all, he was a manager and knew far more than others; if there really was something wrong with those pens, he certainly wouldn't be unaware of it.

So they spent another two days investigating this Manager Kim and discovered that he had a hobby: he liked to have a drink.

However, as a salaried worker, even though he was a manager, he only received a fixed salary each month, most of which was taken by his wife. The few coins left were simply not enough to satisfy his appetite.

That day, Xu Ruwen spent the entire day trying to get close to Manager Jin. He finally managed to establish a good relationship with him. That evening, he came in from outside with three bar tickets and happened to run into Manager Jin.

"Manager Jin, it's so good to see you. I just happened to need to talk to you about something." Having been here for so long, Xu Ruwen knew exactly who would appear, when, and where. To "accidentally" bump into him was a piece of cake.

Manager Jin chuckled, "I wonder what brings Mr. Xu to see me?"

"Here's the thing, my friend just gave me three tickets to a bar. You know, it's just the two of us, Wan'er and I, and we don't know anyone here. It's a shame to throw away this extra ticket. I was wondering if you're free tonight. If you are, why don't you come with us to the bar?"

Manager Jin glanced at the ticket in his hand. This bar was the best in the city, and its drinks were notoriously expensive. The pole dancing performances, in particular, were incredibly spectacular. The women dancing were all extremely beautiful, especially their figures—they were simply amazing.

Just thinking about it made Manager Jin feel a little itchy. However, it seemed inappropriate to accept the guest's gift so readily, so he coughed awkwardly and said tactfully, "I am grateful for Mr. Xu's kind words, but I have some matters to attend to tonight and cannot accompany you."

Although he said that, his eyes never left the ticket in Xu Ruwen's hand.

"Alright then. I won't disturb Manager Jin while she's working."

Looking at the tickets that Xu Ruwen had put away, Manager Jin secretly regretted it. What was he pretending for? He clearly wanted to go, but he insisted that he didn't.

"Manager Jin, we are very grateful for your hospitality at the hotel. We'd like to treat you tonight. Please let us know what you'd like to eat and drink." That evening, in the bar, Xu Ruwen placed a bottle of fine red wine in front of Manager Jin. Manager Jin's expression changed, but he quickly smiled politely. He usually wouldn't order this kind of wine.

Xu Ruwen could easily see the disappointment in Manager Jin's eyes when he saw Xu Ruwen putting away the tickets in the hotel lobby during the day, which was why he waited for Xu Ruwen to get off work and then waited for him in the parking lot. Manager Jin was very pleased with Xu Ruwen's thoughtful approach.

He followed Xu Ruwen to the bar without saying much of a word of refusal.

As the saying goes, alcohol can lead to mistakes, but it can also lead to success.

After a few drinks, Manager Jin became less articulate and less discreet. In particular, when the scantily clad pole dancer walked onto the stage, he stared wide-eyed, answering almost every question they asked without any attempt to conceal anything.

After learning the truth, Geng Miaowan and Xu Ruwen also felt that there was absolutely nothing to hide about this matter, not even the slightest bit.

Their numerous speculations about Manager Jin's and even the entire hotel staff's mysterious attitude towards the pen were shattered once they learned the truth.

Even after returning to the hotel, Geng Miaowan and Xu Ruwen still had some doubts in their hearts. They really couldn't understand why they had to make such a simple matter so mysterious.

"You know, it's just that they suspect a thief stole pens from the hotel warehouse, why are they making such a fuss?" Xu Ruwen had asked this question countless times on the way back.

"Forget it, if you can't figure it out, then don't think about it anymore." Geng Miaowan comforted him, and also comforted herself in the process.

At least their trip wasn't entirely fruitless. Now they not only knew the reason for the hotel staff's strange attitude towards the pens, but also the location of the warehouse. Their next step was to go and investigate the warehouse.

Although their magic was restricted by the spatial constraints, they still retained some martial arts skills. With their abilities, entering the warehouse undetected wouldn't be difficult for them.

The warehouse looked ordinary; it was a fairly large room with neatly arranged shelves filled with various items. At first glance, it appeared chaotic, with countless items of different sizes and types, seemingly just randomly placed there.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that although these items appear chaotic, they are actually arranged according to certain rules, making them extremely convenient and quick to find.

[May 15th is almost here! I hope to continue my climb on the 515 Red Envelope Ranking, and on May 15th, I can give back to readers with a red envelope rain and promote my work. Every little bit counts, and I'll definitely update harder!] (To be continued.)