Tales of Strange Happenings at Huai'an Inn

Guan Chongliu has finally managed to land a waiter’s job at the Huaian Inn. There aren’t many customers, and the pay and benefits are good, but he soon discovers that there really is no such thing as a free lunch. He knows that some innkeepers also act as brokers for custom-made goods, taking a commission, but he never expected that the craftsmen his boss represents would all be… monsters? Guan Chongliu: Boss, this job is too dangerous. I want a raise. Zhu Helan: Sure. Double pay, room and board included, plus a monthly clothing allowance. (Hands him a new contract.) Guan Chongliu (delighted, takes it and gives it a read): …Boss, this is a contract of indenture. Zhu Helan smiles: Wrong. It’s a permanent position. Ancient Chinese cosmic horror, one-on-one, devoted couple Lazy, scheming beauty, the pursuer: Zhu Helan Hardworking waiter, the pursued: Guan Chongliu The innkeeper and the waiter go into business together, and along the way, fall in love and save the world. [Coming soon, new novel 1] When the Demon Lord Puts on a Cabbage Secret Identity: The Demon Lord Tantai Yu, whose very name makes the inhabitants of the twenty-eight heavens tremble, is forced to descend to the mortal realm to undergo a trial. He’d already arranged everything to get a power-leveling, cheat-filled, feel-good story: marry a tragically beautiful, powerful love interest and reach the peak of life. But his sworn enemy, the Lord of Trayastrimsa, Douti Tianzhu, sabotages him, sending him into a depressing, misery-porn novel as a cabbage who suffers one misfortune after another. But is the Demon Lord afraid? No. Demon Lord: Any story can be a feel-good romp. Yesterday you ignored me, today you can’t hope to measure up to me. Don’t be fooled by my weak, helpless, pitiful act. I’m not afraid to tear apart scumbag pursuers, trample green tea schemers, or punch out the unattainable first love. Love interest: Cabbage, you’ve caught my attention. Demon Lord: Insolent! How dare you harbor improper thoughts about me! Love interest: Oh, you don’t want me to think about it? Then let’s just do it. Demon Lord: How dare you!!! Scheming, tea-sipping top Bu Huanchen x Pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger, outrageously awesome bottom Tantai Yu [Coming soon, new novel 2] The Survival Routine of a Supernatural Mystery Show Host [Infinite]: Host: Why has an inexplicable incident spread across the entire internet, yet no one seems to know about it? Why is a historic, famous hotel crawling with ghosts? What information is hidden in the numbers that appear and disappear from a digital radio station? Is Area 51 in the desert really hiding aliens? You think it’s all just hearsay, but the truth is far from simple. Is this a distortion of human nature, or a collapse of morality? Welcome to Urban Legends Up Close. Let’s connect with our field host, Yu Po. Field host Yu Po (pale and trembling all over): Hello, viewers. I’m feeling very conflicted right now, and my worldview has been blown to pieces. Please don’t try to imitate anything I do. If I die, all my possessions go to my younger brother… Host: It seems our field host is under a bit of pressure. Let’s connect with our on-location psychic consultant, Mr. Jing Yuchuan. Jing Yuchuan (turns the camera toward himself): The cameraman has already run away in terror. Are we still filming this show? Host: … Sometimes goofy, sometimes cunning beauty, the pursued: Yu Po Sometimes aloof, sometimes yandere handsome man, the pursuer: Jing Yuchuan One-on-one, sweet romance, Infinite-world power fantasy Inspired by a variety of urban legends, with a touch of cosmic horror. If this sounds interesting, please come warm my heart by adding my new novel to your favorites! Theme: Through the perspective of an ordinary person who works hard, explore the many interpretations of Chinese folk traditions and legends, and show people’s steadfast desire to pursue happiness.