The night passed smoothly, and fortunately, there was no "forced interaction" to speak of. Hou Yong got up and washed, having to admit that the bed in this Peninsula Hotel suite must have been from a top international brand. Although Hou Yong had a new place back in the city, he couldn't yet enjoy many of these high-end amenities—partly due to the limitations of the era, and partly because some things simply couldn't be bought with money yet.
When the room's clock struck eight, the doorbell rang again. Hu Honglei’s voice came from outside, calling for Hou Yong to go get some morning tea. Hou Yong peeked through the old-fashioned peephole and, seeing only Hu Honglei, opened the door.
"Brother Hou, you’re well-rested now, I hope?"
Chapter 307