Everyone in the restaurant held their breath, not daring to make a sound, scrutinizing the suddenly distinguished man and imagining the face hidden under the brim of his hat.
The guesthouse owner came forward, his round face full of smiles, "Sir, please return to your room and rest for a while. I'll send lunch to your room right away."
The man didn't speak, never casting a glance at anyone else as he hugged his bouquet and headed upstairs.
The owner saw him go up and immediately went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.
As soon as he left, everyone in the restaurant snapped back to reality, exchanged glances with their companions, and resumed eating, with conversation soon filling the air again.
Driven by curiosity, a woman asked, "Who was that man just now? He's so tall, and he has a great figure."
"Judging by his demeanor, he must be a wealthy man. I just wonder if he's handsome," someone commented.
