The hotel executive was a very astute person; seeing that even a powerful young master like Ito Kyo, who roamed freely in Japanese high society, was personally accompanying him, the young man in the middle must be of incredibly high status! Although Ito Kyo didn't elaborate on Chen Xiao's identity, it still couldn't help but spark speculation.
Could he be a prince of the royal family? But it doesn't seem like it... None of the young princes of the royal family seem to be Chen Xiao's age.
Or perhaps it's the heir to a major conglomerate traveling?
But why are they wearing Tang suits?
As they entered a VIP elevator, Zhang Xiaotao, who had been following Chen Xiao, suddenly burst out laughing.
The VIP elevator only contained Chen Xiao, Zhang Xiaotao, Tang Ying, Takeuchi Yako, Ito Kyo, and the hotel's executives. Everyone else took other elevators.
Chen Xiao looked at Zhang Xiaotao curiously: "What are you laughing at?"
"I was laughing. This time I'm just riding on someone else's coattails." Zhang Xiaotao covered her mouth. "You have quite the grand entrance when you go out. I overheard some people whispering around. They're wondering if you're some rich tycoon's son, or maybe even royalty."
Chen Xiao just smiled, but couldn't help pinching Zhang Xiaotao's nose and saying, "A fox borrowing the tiger's power? Hmm. So, I'm the tiger, and you're the little fox." He then leaned close to her ear and whispered with a smile, "You are a charming little fox."
Zhang Xiaotao blushed, shrank back shyly, and glanced cautiously at the person next to her.
Tang Ying looked on with a mixture of understanding and curiosity at the two people who seemed so intimate, while Takeuchi Yako acted very "professionally." She kept her head down, eyes downcast, seemingly oblivious to everything around her. No matter what she saw or heard, she acted as if she were mute or deaf—truly someone who had served the royal family for many years.
The executive accompanying them overheard Chen Xiao and Zhang Xiaotao speaking Chinese. He became even more certain: this young man was indeed Chinese. But… what was his true identity? China no longer has a royal family… could he be a member of the Chinese princelings? Even if he were, he wouldn't be worthy of being accompanied by someone of Ito Kyo's stature.
Judging from Ito Kyo's attitude, it seems that even when he accompanied several other prominent Japanese noblemen before, he was never this respectful to this young man.
He glanced again at Zhang Xiaotao and the Takeuchi sisters. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly: these high-status princelings are truly different. They always travel with so many beautiful women. But... this girl who speaks Chinese, doesn't she seem to be the main wife?
He led Chen Xiao and the others to the presidential suite, which had been cleaned countless times. The executive quickly took his leave. He knew very well that guests of their caliber didn't need any room service. People from wealthy families traveled with their own family servants and didn't like being served by outsiders.
In the presidential suite, the master bedroom was naturally reserved for Chen Xiao. Tang Ying and Takeuchi Yako each occupied a side bedroom. The rest of the Shangchen family's servants who accompanied them stayed in other rooms on the same floor. They had actually booked the entire floor. Even the stairwells and elevators were guarded by special personnel.
Chen Xiao couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Money and power truly made a difference. No wonder so many people would go to great lengths, resorting to any means necessary, to become superior...
"All the formalities will be handled naturally. Passports and plane tickets will be ready in two days at the latest. Then we'll take you to the airport." Ito Kyo said, checking that the female guests were settled. Meanwhile, Zhang Xiaotao excitedly ran into the room to see the luxurious master bedroom—the master bedroom featured a bed said to be the same as the one used by royalty in a certain European country. Zhang Xiaotao was thrilled. It was said that even the velvet stuffing in the sheets was specially selected. As soon as she entered the room, Zhang Xiaotao cheered and threw herself onto the soft bed, rolling and jumping around.
While Zhang Xiaotao went into the room, Ito Kyo leaned closer and whispered to Chen Xiao, "Since we still have two days, I'll show you around Tokyo properly."
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment, then wanted to refuse: "I don't really have anywhere I want to go. I'm a bit tired after going through so much these past few days, so I'll just rest at the hotel."
Tokyo is more of a commercial city than a great tourist destination. Chen Xiao wasn't particularly interested in those luxurious commercial centers.
But Ito Kyo's expression was somewhat strange: "Since we're in Tokyo, there are naturally some interesting places to go."
Chen Xiao could tell from Ito Kyo's expression that he was probably talking about something like "a paradise for men" again.
Although he was young and impetuous, and might have been somewhat curious about such places in the past, now that he had Zhang Xiaotao by his side and the two had just fallen in love, he had no desire to satisfy his curiosity at such places.
Seeing that Chen Xiao showed no interest, Ito Kyo smiled wryly and said, "Lord Takeuchi instructed me to treat you with the utmost hospitality. If you don't have any requests, it will be difficult for me... Mr. Chen Xiao, please do give me some instructions. Otherwise, I will be punished."
"Huh?" Chen Xiao touched his nose.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly slapped his forehead: "That's right. There are some things. Could you buy them for me?"
Since the other party has offered to be ripped off, then there's no need to be polite.
I've been in Japan for so many days. I should bring back some gifts for my family back home. As for the expenses... well, the Shangchen family has plenty of money, so I'll just let them pay for it.
Chen Xiao felt perfectly justified in asking them to spend some of their money, having helped them so much.
As for what to give as a gift...
Chen Xiao thought about it for a while, then picked up a pen and wrote down a list.
Old Tian likes smoking so much, we should buy him a high-end lighter.
Zhu Rong… well, she does smoke. But it seems she doesn't need a lighter anymore. Chen Xiao thought for a long time. A mischievous idea popped into his head. He decided to buy a set of "sexual toys" for couples. Consider it a gift for Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, the couple. Besides, the Japanese are known for making the best "sexual toys" in the world, both in terms of creativity and quality.
Xiao Qing is a martial artist, so let's find a fine samurai sword to give her as a keepsake.
As for Young Master Xu...
Chen Xiao thought for a moment. Xu Ershao used to like reading comics. Japanese comics are indeed very popular, so it would be nice to get him a few sets of original comics.
Chen Xiao picked up his pen and wrote down the names of several famous Japanese manga masters he knew. Naturally, the names of masters like Akira Toriyama were written down first, followed by Tsukasa Hojo, Masami Kurumada, and others, as well as Takehiko Inoue (Inoue was only considered a top-selling artist after drawing Slam Dunk. However, he was officially recognized as a master after drawing Miyamoto Musashi).
After writing down a string of names, I noticed a strange look on Ito Kyo's face—it was probably a bit ridiculous to ask this noble young master to buy me comics.
Thinking about this, the urge to play a prank became increasingly difficult to suppress, so he simply wrote down a few more names on a whim:
Kisaragi Gunma...
Maple Leaf...
(For those who don't know these three names, go and "learn" them yourself...hehe. For those who do know these three names, let's shake hands and call each other brothers!)
Chen Xiao had originally planned to witness Ito Kyo's interesting expression. However, after Chen Xiao wrote down the three names, Ito Kyo suddenly revealed a knowing look, smiling warmly at Chen Xiao: "Haha! It seems Mr. Chen Xiao is a kindred spirit! Are these three painters also quite famous in China?"
He patted his chest vigorously: "Don't worry! I'll definitely get it done! I'll personally handle the arrangements for the works of these three painters! And I'll definitely find the painters themselves to sign the catalogue!"
Perhaps it was Ito Kyo's lewd smile that made Zhang Xiaotao, who was in the room, run out. Seeing the list, she casually glanced at it. When she saw the names of the last three painters on the list, her pretty face flushed red, and she glared at Chen Xiao. She muttered under her breath, "Hmph! You men!"
Chen Xiao was particularly puzzled: "Huh? You know these names too?"
Zhang Xiaotao smiled enigmatically: "Fengya's work. Remember to bring me back a set of 'Summer's Promise'."
After saying that, she gave Chen Xiao a knowing look, then blushed and ran into her room.
Chen Xiao froze on the spot, while Ito Kyo couldn't help but look at Chen Xiao with envy, and said leisurely, "Chen Xiao-kun, you're so lucky..."