Chapter 21: The 200-Person Mega Contract
"200 people?"
That's almost the number of staff at an average hotel.
Boss Chen thought he had misheard.
Given the current guest occupancy trend, the optimal staff size for the hotel would be between 250 and 300 people.
The current staff count is 54,
if the school could provide 200 people, he wouldn't have to worry about staff shortages anymore!
He hadn't dared to ask for such a high number, fearing it would scare them off, but Gao Qiao had proactively suggested this number.
Seeing Chen Jianhai's reaction, Gao Qiao's glasses flashed with a cold light!
"Perfect!"
This number was determined through a comprehensive analysis of Langai Hotel's system, operational trends, and future development, combined with the current number of students, to maximize mutual benefits.
He was 100% certain that Chen Jianhai wouldn't refuse!
Chen Jianhai composed himself,
"200 students, our hotel can definitely accommodate that."
"But I want to ask, with so many hotels in Nanjing City, why did your school choose ours?"
This was the part that puzzled Boss Chen the most.
His hotel had just started to improve,
even with the system's support, he didn't think the current conditions were enough to attract a school's proactive cooperation.
"Naturally, it's because of your personal charm, Boss Chen."
Gao Qiao sincerely praised.
"Internships are also a part of education."
"To be responsible for the students, we choose partners who not only meet hardware standards but also have hotel managers with personal cultivation and professional skills that we highly value."
"I can say without exaggeration, Boss Chen, that even if you weren't the owner, you would be highly sought after by any tourism vocational university in Nanjing City."
"Entrusting students to you, we believe they will learn a lot more."
Gao Qiao spoke from the heart.
Although many aspects of Langai Hotel were subpar in his mind, even scoring zero points,
the hotel had great potential and ample space and positions for students to intern.
Most importantly, the hotel owner himself was a genuine person!
Chen Jianhai was baffled.
He couldn't understand what Gao Qiao was talking about.
"You may not know, but your bed-making video has gone viral on Nanjing University Forum,"
"To use an inappropriate but fitting term to describe you,"
Gao Qiao paused, thought for a moment, and said:
"Boss Chen, you're already an internet celebrity in the hotel industry."
Chen Jianhai was sipping coffee and spat it out.
"What did you just say?" Chen Jianhai thought he had misheard.
Gao Qiao sincerely repeated:
"Not only on Nanjing University Forum, but your video has also been uploaded to Nanjing Tourism Center Network, and I've heard that other schools' teachers are studying your bed-making technique."
"To be honest, our school is also planning to invite you to give a lecture soon."
Chen Jianhai was dumbfounded.
His bed-making video was uploaded online?
When did this happen?
"You didn't know?" Gao Qiao was shocked.
He pulled out his phone, scrolled through it, and handed it to Chen Jianhai, showing him a video.
Chen Jianhai took the phone from Gao Qiao with suspicion.
Upon seeing it,
Whoa!
A flood of dense comments, layer upon layer, covering everything!
He couldn't see anything, let alone the person in the video.
Chen Jianhai decisively turned off the comments, clearing his view.
In the 30-second video, he was meticulously making the bed, arranging the sheets and pillows.
It looked mundane,
but the view count had reached 1.98 million,
and the number of comments was staggering.
The top comment read:
"Just to reiterate, the hotel in the video is Langai Hotel in Huanghai District, Nanjing City, and the person making the bed is the hotel owner. Please like, vote, and favorite, thanks~~~ PS: Will delete if infringing."
Boss Chen: "..."
Is that me?
Is this really me?
How could this be me?
As if responding to Boss Chen's disbelief, the video was followed by numerous related videos of Langai Hotel posted by visitors.
Each video had tens of thousands of views,
Chen Jianhai was stunned.
If it were someone else's hotel, his first thought would be that the hotel operator had hired bots to boost the video.
But this was his hotel.
He knew for sure that he hadn't spent any money on promotions.
He truly had no extra money for advertising.
Gao Qiao excitedly said:
"And this is just one website! For hotels, what truly retains customers is always high-quality service!"
"Boss Chen, with your 'visible service,' you've made netizens voluntarily become your advocates, willing to promote you. This is the fundamental reason we chose Langai Hotel for student internships."
Chen Jianhai's expression was conflicted.
What does 'visible service' mean?
He just casually made a bed,
where did they get so many interpretations from!
But since they were praising him, he could only smile and accept it!
The more Chen Jianhai tried to remain calm, the more Gao Qiao felt he was a person capable of handling big responsibilities!
"Impressive."
Gao Qiao genuinely admired Chen Jianhai.
"Boss Chen, to express our sincerity,"
"After signing the contract, we can recommend Langai Hotel to the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association as a member."
This statement was like a bolt from the blue, leaving Chen Jianhai stunned.
A member of the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association???
Chen Jianhai's lips trembled.
His father's lifelong dream was to have their hotel recognized as a "five-star hotel,"
and the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association is the largest hotel industry association in Nanjing City.
Only highly reputable, influential, well-serviced, and well-regarded star-rated hotels have the chance to be recognized by "Coconut Umbrella" and become members of the association.
High-star hotels not only receive a platinum card from the association, enjoying various industry benefits, but also receive a substantial bonus at the end of each year.
In other words, being able to join the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association means being a truly valuable "five-star hotel."
"With the school's recommendation, I can apply to join Coconut Umbrella..."
Chen Jianhai tightly gripped Gao Qiao's phone.
"Once successful, my hotel will be a genuine five-star hotel!"
...
"Boss Chen?"
Gao Qiao's expression changed slightly.
Watching the video is one thing, but turning off my phone is another?
Seeing his phone being tightly gripped by Chen Jianhai, Gao Qiao discreetly retrieved it.
"Boss Chen, if you agree, shall we sign the contract?"
Chen Jianhai snapped back to reality, "Sign! Mr. Gao, let's sign it."
Taking the contract,
Chen Jianhai carefully read it from beginning to end, especially scrutinizing the sections on student internship numbers and costs, before cautiously signing it.
After signing the contract,
Chen Jianhai and Gao Qiao looked at each other with mutual appreciation.
One had solved student employment and end-of-year performance issues, the other had resolved staff shortages and gained association recommendation, a perfect win-win!
Chen Jianhai praised, "Mr. Gao, some of my employees are from your school. They are hardworking, eager to learn, and highly professional!"
Gao Qiao humbly responded, "I know, you're talking about Bai Cheng and her friends, right? They were the ones who uploaded your video."
Chen Jianhai: "Uh... huh???"