Chapter 88: Keep the Boss's Love

Xu Yong laughed wildly, and Chen Jianhai frowned slightly.

What does this mean? Disagree? I solved the matter with your junior sister, and you can't agree to this small request?

After laughing enough, Xu Yong patted his face and said apologetically, "Boss Chen, the hotel's purchase volume is too large. Although I am the general manager, I cannot make such a big decision alone."

"How about this, let me go back and discuss it with the company, and then I'll give you an answer, okay?"

Chen Jianhai smiled slightly, "Of course, of course."

At this moment, the inner thoughts of the two men were:

Chen Jianhai: Damn, you're good at burning bridges after crossing them!

Xu Yong: I've already given you my junior sister; dreaming of getting seafood at below market price!

As the dishes were served one by one,

both men tacitly avoided the previous topic.

During the remaining dining time,

Chen Jianhai and Xu Yong fully demonstrated their top-notch ability to appear agreeable while actually disagreeing.

Their conversation grew deeper, and the wine they drank became more potent.

Finally, when they bid farewell at the restaurant door, it was with great reluctance.

Chen Jianhai enthusiastically shook Xu Yong's hand, telling him to bring Wang Wanwan to the hotel next time for a few days of fun!

Xu Yong also appeared quite reluctant, tightly holding Chen Jianhai's hand, insisting he must come to the baby's one-month celebration.

But as soon as they turned to leave,

their expressions instantly changed.

Chen Jianhai: One-month celebration? Drink your seafood broth instead!

Xu Yong: Stay at your hotel again? If I do, I'll be your grandson!

…

Returning angrily to the hotel,

Chen Jianhai stood on the beach, shouting a few times to vent his frustration.

However, the boss didn't lose out entirely,

he had eaten every single dish on the table,

and to be fair~

the taste still reminded him of his childhood.

At this moment,

"Ding~"

"Congratulations, host. The hotel's upgrade progress bar has reached 100%, meeting the conditions for upgrading to a high-end hotel. The system can carry out an upgrade transformation for the hotel."

"Transformation duration is about two weeks. Would you like to start the transformation now?"

"System note: Due to the large-scale upgrade project, the host should choose the transformation date carefully. During the transformation period, the hotel will not be able to conduct any business activities."

"Once the choice is made, it cannot be changed."

The system's voice rang in Chen Jianhai's mind,

"Do not transform!"

Chen Jianhai was initially confused. After all, the system suddenly informing him that the hotel could be upgraded was something he never expected.

He had been holding back from checking the upgrade progress bar these days,

unexpectedly, after a meal out, the hotel was ready to be upgraded to a high-end hotel!

But hearing that the transformation would take two weeks, during which the hotel couldn't operate at all,

Chen Jianhai immediately became alert and clear-headed.

Currently, the hotel's Atlantis wedding season and lakeside garden wooden raft barbecue music carnival were in full swing,

it was a time of high guest flow and money pouring into his pockets.

If he chose to upgrade the hotel now,

not only would he not agree,

those couples who had booked their weddings and thank-you banquets would storm his office and tear him apart!

He took out his phone to check the calendar,

there were just over two months left until the three-month deadline given by the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association,

After calculating the time carefully,

given the current order situation, the wedding season would take at least half a month to finish,

Once the wedding season ended, it would take a month to upgrade the hotel.

He would then have another month to prepare for the assessment.

Perfect!

Chen Jianhai never expected the hotel upgrade to be so smooth this time.

"System, can I choose the style of the hotel upgrade?"

Chen Jianhai asked.

"Ding!"

"What style theme hotel does the host want to choose?"

Chen Jianhai responded without thinking:

"I want to restore the hotel's original look, upgrading and transforming based on the original style."

Since seeing the Huangting Yaji Restaurant,

this idea had been lingering in Chen Jianhai's mind,

Though time had passed, meaning it was old,

It also represented heritage and history.

Renovations can always be done, new styles can be introduced every year,

but the flavor and charm accumulated over the years can never be replicated by any delicate renovation.

"Ding!"

"Sorry, the original hotel structure is beyond restoration value and cannot be restored."

The system's cold voice directly rejected Chen Jianhai.

Chen Jianhai: ???

…

In the evening,

after dinner, Chen Jianhai was preparing to check on the supply and service of the barbecue carnival,

when he saw Zhu Tingting and Bai Cheng approaching together.

"Do you need something?" Chen Jianhai asked with concern.

Zhu Tingting scratched his head, "Boss, we want to ask for leave after the wedding season ends."

Chen Jianhai thought for a moment and asked, "Leave? Is there something at school?"

Zhu Tingting looked troubled, "Boss, we know the hotel is very busy now, but the school's final exams are coming up, and we want to take two weeks off to go back to school to review and take the exams."

They felt very unsure asking for this leave.

Currently, the hotel was at its busiest, with weddings and carnivals,

even with all hands on deck, sometimes it was overwhelming,

If they all took leave, only a bunch of cooks and the boss would be left,

which would definitely ruin the hotel's operations.

They didn't want to see this.

However, the final exams were crucial for their graduation, and though the hotel's work was important, their studies were more so at the moment!

So, although they privately believed Chen Jianhai wouldn't agree to the leave,

they still wanted to try.

Even if not all, at least half should be allowed to go back for revision.

Chen Jianhai calculated the dates and realized it was indeed exam time.

If it were any other time, Zhu Tingting's request would have been difficult,

But now, the hotel needed to be upgraded to a high-end one, and the two-month window was perfect for them to return for exams,

neither disrupting their studies nor affecting the hotel's business.

Chen Jianhai smiled.

"Taking leave isn't a crime; there's no need to be so hesitant. Go ahead, I approve!"

Zhu Tingting was stunned, "Boss..."

Chen Jianhai smiled, "After this half-month wedding season, you can go back to school and study well. Come back after the exams."

Zhu Tingting was stunned, and Bai Cheng stood there in shock.

Approved?

Has the boss lost his mind?

If they all leave, the hotel would be doomed!

Chen Jianhai looked at his employees seriously:

"Education is important, final exams are crucial, do well and don't embarrass me!"

"Also, tell everyone, anyone who passes the exams will get a 500 yuan bonus from me."

Zhu Tingting's lips trembled, feeling a warmth in his heart.

"Boss, thank you..."

Though Chen Jianhai often scolded and kicked them around, at crucial moments, he always cared for them sincerely.

Chen Jianhai smiled, "Don't worry about the hotel, study hard, and I'll wait for you to come back after the exams."