Modern Traveler-Chapter 108 - 107. Presidential Suite

We traveled for 13 hours and landed at 10 PM. As we were leaving the plane, all the cabin crew was looking at me. They had heard the story from the other crew members and asked Kat for a recommendation. Kat said her goodbyes as we exited the plane.

After passing through all the airport requirements, we were finally outside.

"So, where to now, Neo?" George asked.

"Why are you asking me? I only booked the plane! I forgot to book our hotels," Neo scratched his head and laughed.

"So, where do we sleep? Here?" Amelia chimed in.

"We still have access to the airport internet. Let's search for a hotel," Neo said as he looked at his phone. After a while, he found the top recommendation.

"Okay, we're going here. Now the question is, how do we get there?" Neo inquired.

"Ah, I did a little research. Grab isn't popular here; they use Kakao T instead. I already downloaded it!" Bea responded.

"Great. Nice save, Bea," Brent said.

"I thought we were going to sleep here for the night!" Jane added.

"You have the richest man beside you. If he lets that happen, where will his face be?" Remi joked.

"Imagine the article tomorrow: 'The Richest Man is Sleeping at the Airport.' Hahaha, that would be hilarious," Mika giggled.

"Okay, I've already booked two taxis. We can't fit in one car," Bea announced.

We waited for five minutes before the taxis arrived. Bea had added our destination in Kakao T. After a 50-minute ride, we arrived at the InterContinental: Grand Seoul Parnas. We paid the driver with our cards. While we were traveling, I asked Ultron to buy me knowledge to speak Korean, and it cost 100 SP.

We walked into the grand hotel, which was currently the top hotel in Seoul. As soon as we entered, a staff member began assisting us. I spoke to her in Korean, which shocked her.

"Hello. Are there any available rooms? We just arrived," Neo said.

The staff looked at me, mesmerized, and only regained her focus when Neo spoke in Korean.

"Ah yes, sir. Please follow me," she said, looking embarrassed, and led us away.

"Where did Neo learn to speak like that?" Tristan asked.

"Neo is becoming more mysterious," Mika commented.

"He just watches too many K-dramas. You know him; he loves Han So-Hee and Nancy, which is why he picked this country!" Amelia replied with a laugh

"Damn! Another flower will be unavailable for the world to pursue," Remi remarked.

"Don't mention it. It's making me discouraged. But one thing's for sure: if you like someone, don't let her meet Neo unless she's already your girlfriend," Brent added.

While they talked, the staff led us to the reception counter. After that, she hurried away.

"Hello, good evening, sir. How can I help you? Do you have a reservation, or are you walk-ins?" the receptionist asked, looking at Neo with a mesmerized expression.

"Good evening. We are walk-ins. Can you recommend three rooms? We need two rooms for four people and one for a solo stay," Neo said.

"Okay, sir. For your request, the double premium can accommodate four persons and costs 745,661 ₩ per night. For a single room, we have a classic king room for 481,383 ₩," the receptionist replied.

"Ah, I don't want that classic king room. Change it to a presidential suite," Neo said.

"For the presidential suite, the cost is 12,028,324 ₩ per night, sir. How long will you be staying?" The receptionist maintained her composure, unsure if Neo was bluffing or serious, but she knew she had to do her job properly.

"12 days. Two double premium rooms and one presidential suite for 12 days. How much is that, ma'am?" Neo inquired.

"587,359,052 ₩ total, sir. Are you paying by card?" the receptionist asked, slightly shaking.

"Card," Neo replied as he swiped his card. The receptionist then handed him three key cards for the rooms.

"Enjoy your stay, sir," she said.

"Ah, can I ask, do you have any tour guides available?" Neo asked.

"We can arrange for a tour guide, sir," the receptionist responded.

"Okay, can you book them for the next 12 days? Also, can I ask for a favor? Can you find us a private car driver with a limousine? For the inconvenience, I'll give you a tip," Neo added.

"Okay, sir, no problem. You don't need to give me a tip; it's my job to assist you," the receptionist said.

"I insist. Should I pay now or tomorrow?" Neo asked.

"You can pay them in advance tomorrow, sir," the receptionist replied.

"Okay. I'll give you my number, and call me if there are any problems, okay? Thank you, ma'am. Goodnight," Neo said as he wrote down his number and waved goodbye.

I walked over to where George and the others were. "George, this will be your room. Amelia, this is yours. As for me, I have my presidential suite, hahaha."

"Damn! Why didn't you give us something like that, Neo?" George exclaimed.

"All of them are two-person rooms. Yours is the only one with four people, that's why. Let's go rest first. We need to buy clothes tomorrow," Neo suggested, and they all nodded in agreement.

I told them where my room would be before we separated. Their rooms were next to each other, and mine was at the top.

I opened the door and was greeted by a luxurious room. The design was very classy, with mostly white colors accented by a few black ones. There was a king-size bed, a table, and chairs next to it. Just as Neo was about to lie down, a knock on the door interrupted him.

He opened it and saw my sister and the girls with her. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

"We need to see what it's like. We want to take pictures. Wow, this place is so luxurious! I could sleep on the floor," Amelia said excitedly.

"Look, the view is breathtaking. You can see the whole of Seoul from here!" Bea exclaimed.

"Neo, we can sleep here on the floor. You can relax in the bed," Mika suggested.

"Yeah, don't mind us. This is my first time in a five-star hotel, let alone a presidential suite," Jane added.

"Get out. Book your own presidential suite and don't disturb me," Neo replied.

"We don't have money; that's why we are here. Just give us some," Amelia said, extending her palm, indicating that Neo should give her money.

"Tsk. Book another presidential suite. Don't spend too much, okay? Just give it back tomorrow," I said, handing her my card and laying back on my bed. "Leave; you guys are so noisy."

"Bye! Sweet dreams, Neo," Jane said as they left.

"Let's order food! Let's taste everything," Mika suggested.

"That would be great. Bye, Neo; see you tomorrow," Bea added.

"Bye, Neo! Thanks again!" Amelia called out as she and her friends left the room and headed downstairs, where the receptionist was.

"Hello, ma'am, is there a problem?" the receptionist asked, recognizing them as the group who booked three rooms not long ago.

"No problem at all. Good thing you speak English. Can we book another presidential suite?" Amelia asked.

"Sure, for how many days, ma'am?" the receptionist replied, a bit puzzled about why they needed another one.

"For a week. We just want to experience it, hahaha. Do you have any recommendations for food we should eat, miss?" Amelia inquired.

"That will be 8,409,1846 ₩. As for recommendations, it's better to just pick what you want; everything is good. Are you the sister of the handsome guy?" the receptionist couldn't help but ask. She couldn't forget Neo's figure.

— Shao 🫡