In the courtyard, everyone is afraid of the little boy who is so smart!

Wang Jianguo walked to the front desk familiarly and asked for two rooms, just like last time.

He knew that He Yushui would be more stable living alone, so he arranged for her to have a separate room, and he and Cheng Hai would share a room so that they could take care of each other.

After entering the room, Cheng Hai threw the bag on his shoulder onto the bed, and couldn't wait to pull Wang Jianguo and ask:

"Jianguo, how much are these two rooms? Our location doesn't seem remote, and it's close to the main road. I see that although the conditions are not as good as those of a big hotel, they are clean and tidy. They can't be cheap, right? Or are they too expensive?"

As Cheng Hai spoke, he looked around the room and touched the tables and chairs, estimating the grade of the accommodation.

Wang Jianguo's heart skipped a beat. He knew Cheng Hai's temper too well. He knew that this man was usually frugal. If he heard the real price, he would definitely think it was extravagant. He might even ask to move to another place to save him money.

So, Wang Jianguo rolled his eyes and deliberately concealed:

"Brother Hai, it's not expensive, it's really not expensive! This place is different from a hotel. It doesn't have those fancy charges. It's mainly affordable. It's only one dollar a night. You can just stay here and don't worry about anything."

As Wang Jianguo spoke, he patted Cheng Hai on the shoulder with a relaxed smile on his face, trying to make the other party completely put his mind at ease.

When Cheng Hai heard this, his eyes widened instantly, and his eyeballs seemed to be about to pop out of their sockets. His face was full of shock and disbelief. His mouth was slightly open, and after a few seconds of silence, he shouted in a hoarse voice:

"What? It's one dollar. It's so expensive? We can't waste this money. Let's go. I don't want to live here anymore."

As he spoke, he strode towards the door and reached out to grab the luggage placed beside him. He looked like he didn't want to stay even a moment longer.

Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Hai's actions, feeling helpless. His brows furrowed slightly and the corners of his mouth turned downwards.

He had originally planned to stay here smoothly, but now his plan was disrupted. However, he had to ask for clarification. If Cheng Hai was allowed to leave like this, he didn't know what would happen in the middle of the night.

So Wang Jianguo hurriedly took a few steps, grabbed Cheng Hai's arm, and said anxiously:

"Brother Hai, don't leave in such a hurry. This is already the cheapest guesthouse near us. Go out and ask around to see if there are other places that are this cheap."

"Don't even mention the hotel. The price is several times higher than this hostel. We can't stay here. Where can we stay in the middle of the night? We can't sleep on the street."

When Cheng Hai heard this, he stopped in his tracks, but he still felt sorry for the dollar. He loosened his grip on the luggage and scratched his head.

His eyes rolled around, as if he had thought of something, and a hint of stubbornness appeared on his face:

"Let's go to the train station. There are chairs there. Many people are staying there for the night. We can save a few dollars. Although it's a little hard and cold, we are away from home, so we should save as much as possible. Wouldn't it be nice to save these few dollars for food?"

When he thought about saving several dollars, Cheng Hai's eyes showed some pride, as if he was quite satisfied with his "money-saving trick", completely ignoring Wang Jianguo's embarrassed look.

Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Hai's resolute back and shook his head helplessly, as if trying to shake out all the confusion in his mind.

He sighed heavily, took a few quick steps to catch up with Cheng Hai, stretched out his hand to grab the corner of Cheng Hai's clothes, and said sincerely and anxiously:

"Brother Cheng Hai, I know very well that you have always been frugal. This is a good habit for living, and we should all learn from it. But in this situation, there are some things that we really need to distinguish."

"You see, we came all the way here to do business, and we are unfamiliar with the place. As soon as we got here, our stomachs started to get upset. The discomfort from the local climate hasn't worn off yet."

"If we continue to treat ourselves badly in terms of food and accommodation, and if we get sick by accident, we will feel weak and dizzy."

"I can't get anything done, and instead I'm wasting time on important things. The time cost will be very high, and it's not worth it."

Wang Jianguo paused and looked up at the night sky. The stars were twinkling, but he had no intention of appreciating them. His mind was full of how to persuade Cheng Hai to stay.

He frowned slightly and continued to persuade:

"Brother Hai, you have heard the old saying, 'poor at home, rich on the road', it means that we should save as much as possible on daily expenses at home. After all, we are in a familiar environment and can make do with whatever we can."

"But once you go out, there are too many variables in the outside world. You have to leave more protection for yourself, take good care of yourself, and don't let your family worry."

"Besides, we are two grown men. We can grit our teeth and bear it. If we really have no other options, we can stay at the train station or sleep under the bridge. Even if it's painful, at least we can get through the night."

"But Yu Shui is just a little girl, thin-skinned and weak. It would be a shame for her to follow us to those places in the ice and snow."

"As her brother, how could I bear to do this? If I let her live alone in this guesthouse in the middle of the night, how could I feel at ease? If something happens, there will be no one to take care of her."

At this point, Wang Jianguo's eyes were filled with worry. He gently patted Cheng Hai's shoulder, and his voice became softer:

"Brother Hai, I know I was being blunt. Please don't be angry. I am just considering the long-term."

"I just hope that our trip goes smoothly, that we can finish our business and return home safely. Can you think about it again?"

After Wang Jianguo finished speaking from the bottom of his heart, the room fell into silence.

Cheng Hai just stood there quietly, his brows slightly furrowed, complex emotions in his eyes, and his lips tightly pursed, as if he was lost in deep thought.

He was silent for a long moment. He didn't utter a single word. Only his chest rose and fell slightly, showing that he was struggling fiercely inside.

He Yushui stood aside and saw all of this. Her heart skipped a beat and she secretly guessed that Cheng Hai might be angry.

She was anxious, and hurriedly ran to Cheng Hai, with a flattering smile on her face, rubbing the corners of her clothes with her hands, and said anxiously to smooth things over:

"Brother Hai, please don't be angry! This is really not Brother Jianguo's fault. It's all my fault. I wanted to stay in the guesthouse."

"You know, as a girl, I'm already nervous when I go out, and I'm exhausted from the journey."

"I just hope to have a safe place to rest. Brother Jianguo also loves me, and chose this place to take care of me. Please be magnanimous and don't be angry with us, okay?"