"Shopkeeper, are you a local of this Lianxiang City?" Zhu Yu glanced at the shopkeeper, whose beard was slightly graying, giving the impression that he should be quite familiar with the surroundings. So, while the young assistant went upstairs to tidy the guest rooms, Zhu Yu seized the opportunity to chat.
The shopkeeper had just entertained a few generous guests who booked three premium rooms all at once, and he was in a good mood, naturally willing to indulge in a bit of conversation.
"Naturally, I was born and raised in Lianxiang City, and I've never left this area," he nodded promptly, responding.
"I've heard there's a place called Little Mountain Building that's quite famous in our Lianxiang City," Zhu Yu tried to sound as casual as possible, as if the topic just happened to come up in conversation, "but I haven't come across any signboards with those words on my way into the city.
