Chapter 1744: I'll Perform a Magic Trick for You Too
He Jiaorong and the others had done thorough preparation work. The information also included the itinerary of that important person for the next two days, but the next time he would go out was tomorrow morning. The target was going to the hospital for a physical examination, and they had figured out all the items to be done.
"What is an RTV device examination?" Xu Huo's gaze stopped on the list.
Seeing that he genuinely didn't understand, He Jiaorong's smile became even more pronounced. "It's a medical procedure for rich people. A very small monitor made of a special metal is implanted in the heart. It allows real-time monitoring of the implanted person's physical condition and location. I heard the metal used is extremely rare. Only those with connections and no shortage of money would get this thing."
"Can't be helped. With such a large family and estate, they're afraid of being kidnapped and dying without a trace."
After hearing this, Xu Huo changed his mind and said, "Since we share the same goal, let's act together."
He Jiaorong relaxed and smiled, then pretended to discuss with him what to do next.
The plan mainly targeted the big shot's outing tomorrow, so today's task was to wait. Of course, waiting required finding a relatively close place, so next they were going to a hotel near the area where that important person lived.
He Jiaorong wanted to take him to the hotel she had arranged, but after arriving, Xu Huo found that the Yongxing Hotel wasn't far away, so he proposed staying at the Yongxing Hotel.
He Jiaorong maintained a polite smile. "The Yongxing Hotel is too expensive. I still have a few companions outside..."
Xu Huo waved his hand generously. "It doesn't matter if you call them all over. The suite has enough room to sleep."
He Jiaorong really didn't want to go. It wasn't that she couldn't afford it, but if things got damaged, they might have to pay back even their underwear. Moreover, debts at the Yongxing Hotel couldn't be defaulted on. The game would directly deduct from the player's personal panel based on the identity information provided by the hotel. It didn't matter if they didn't have enough money; as long as the person wasn't dead, every single White Note that entered the account had to be used to repay the debt first.
However, it was hard to refuse such hospitality. Xu Huo only accepted the Yongxing Hotel and wouldn't budge. She had no choice but to agree for now and called over a few companions.
Only three out of the four came. The one with the unpleasant triangular eyes didn't show up. Xu Huo didn't pay much attention to them either. He merely glanced over them briefly before entering the Yongxing Hotel first.
Handing over his membership card, the receptionist's smile became even sweeter. She immediately opened a top-floor suite for Xu Huo. "The hotel has a special event today. Guests staying in the suites enjoy complimentary meals and drinks. You can order whatever food you like."
Xu Huo stated that he was only staying for one night, so the staff arranged for a scheduled checkout the next day. He wouldn't need to come in person to handle it; he could leave anytime.
The five of them went up to the top floor together.
The decor inside the Yongxing Hotel certainly didn't disappoint. Although technology could replace manpower, sometimes human service was needed to keep things from feeling too cold and distant.
Not long after they entered the room, staff came to deliver fruit and desserts, and also asked if Xu Huo needed any other services. The Yongxing Hotel in District 019 also supported various celebrity live performances and dazzling shows featuring technology and evolved species.
Xu Huo ordered a magic troupe.
The magic troupe needed a larger space, so it wasn't convenient to perform inside the hotel. They would perform outside. The aerial stage technology in District 019 was relatively mature and not too expensive. The stage would be moved directly outside the hotel window. The suite's windows could be fully opened, ensuring the guest's experience was no different from being in a professional performance venue.
"I don't like being watched by others." Xu Huo asked the staff to activate the one-way visibility effect on the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
The magic troupe had over twenty performers. It didn't take a genius to figure out it wouldn't be cheap, especially in District 019. He Jiaorong and the others exchanged glances secretly, both excited and worried.
Before dark, the aerial stage had already unfolded on the top floor of the Yongxing Hotel.
The dazzling, seemingly seamless performance was very captivating. Not only were people in the hotel watching, but even tourists passing by couldn't help but stop. Light and shadow flickered rapidly before their eyes, illuminating nearly half the night sky.
"Among these performers, there are actually players," He Jiaorong couldn't help but remark.
"Making a living with one's skills—wherever you eat, it's still eating." Xu Huo leaned back in his lounge chair, sipping a drink while cheering for the performers on stage, occasionally tipping the show's performers.
He had already spent a lot of money, which gradually made He Jiaorong and the others uneasy. They began probing his background.
If his background was really significant, the risk of making a move would be high, and it could also invite retaliation. They hadn't shown their faces, but they had gone through identity verification at the Yongxing Hotel. If Xu Huo's family had connections with the game, it wouldn't be difficult to track them down.
Xu Huo didn't turn his head. He said calmly, "My family runs a small business. The income is pretty good."
Then he revealed that his hometown was in a certain district at an E-level wormhole point.
Upon hearing it was an E-level wormhole point, the group visibly relaxed. They exchanged glances, then started eating, drinking, and watching the show.
Xu Huo added two more programs on the spot, so by the time the performance ended, it was nearly midnight. Staring at the flashing lights for so long made their eyes uncomfortable when they stopped, but He Jiaorong and the others hadn't forgotten their purpose. After a few words, they said they wanted to sleep.
Xu Huo didn't let them leave. Instead, he asked them to stay and play cards with him.
Although exhausting Xu Huo's energy would also benefit them, if he didn't sleep, when would He Jiaorong and the others have a chance to make a move? After some back and forth, they only agreed to play for two hours before going to sleep.
They played cards from District 019. The few of them learned on the spot and quickly got the hang of it. After two hours passed, Xu Huo, playing one against four, won back all the money he had spent watching the show that night.
That was no small amount, especially for relatively poor players like He Jiaorong and the others. It was enough for them to stay for several days in an expensive instance like District 019. So by the end, the middle-aged man and Xiao Wu couldn't hold back anymore. They kept sizing up Xu Huo and said, "You're so rich, can't you spare a little?"
Xu Huo raised an eyebrow. "Do businessmen make their money from the rich?"
The rich still made money from the poor.
The two choked on their words. Then Xiao Wu pushed the cards away. "I'm done, I'm done. Haven't won a single round. Time to sleep."
Xu Huo seemed to be in high spirits. He glanced at the time on his watch. "It's still a bit early."
"It's not early anymore. Even dogs should be asleep by now." He Jiaorong massaged her eyes.
Xu Huo looked around at the few of them and smiled slightly. "I think tonight's magic show was pretty good. I haven't had my fill yet."
"How about I perform one for you?"
He Jiaorong and the others didn't understand what he meant, but when they saw him stand up, they all secretly prepared themselves. However, Xu Huo didn't make a move against them. Instead, he stepped back a few paces, casually grabbed a blanket from the sofa, and draped it over himself:
"Don't blink."