Chapter 94: Buying the Underwater World

The employees at the Lang Ai Hotel were diligently following Chen Boss's orders. Everyone was focused on studying and not commenting on Nanjiang Glory's plagiarism.

However, when Liu Qinglü heard that the Lang Ai Hotel was being renovated, she couldn't help but laugh disdainfully, her eyes full of scorn. It seemed she was mocking Chen Jianhai's overconfidence.

...

Nanjiang Tourism Vocational University, self-study room.

Bai Cheng and her three roommates occupied the four corners of the room, their desks filled with books, all seriously studying. 

It had been three days since they returned to school from the hotel. These three days were even more exhausting than their time at the hotel: sleeping at 11 PM and waking up at 6 AM.

One roommate, nicknamed "Repeater," was so worried about her professional English that she would set an alarm for 2 AM, sneaking down to the first-floor study room to study after going to bed at 11 PM. She embodied the essence of hard work.

Though they needed to review their professional courses, they had no worries about their practical skills. 

Strangely enough, whether from practice or the hotel's magic, all the practical knowledge from their two-month internship seemed to be imprinted in their minds. Tasks that once required careful recollection and execution were now completed effortlessly.

Each student's practical work from the hotel was used by teachers as exemplary models. Some teachers even brought lower-year students to observe and learn from them.

"I really miss the hotel's little cakes," Bai Cheng murmured, smacking her lips softly.

At this time, they would usually be having afternoon tea at the hotel. Although the breaks were short, only ten minutes or so, they were always delightful, sitting together in the hotel's revolving restaurant.

"I wonder what Boss is doing now... Without us, he must be quite bored," Bai Cheng sighed.

I really want to go back to the hotel!

...

Meanwhile, in the next self-study room, Zhu Tingting was staring sorrowfully out the window.

He hadn't seen Qin Mengqiu for three days and missed her dearly.

I really want to go back to the hotel!

...

In an apartment building in Nanjiang City, two cats lay sunning themselves on the windowsill. An Xia sat by the window, strumming her guitar, while in the kitchen, Dao Dun sighed at the pile of shredded potatoes before him.

"I've cut all the potatoes at home. So boring!"

"When will the hotel reopen?!"

I really want to go back to the hotel!

...

While all the hotel employees were eagerly awaiting the reopening, on Xiao Majia Island, Chen Jianhai spread his arms wide and excitedly shouted, "Ocean, here I come!!!!"

With that, Chen Jianhai leapt into the sea with a splash.

Today, Lao Yan had taken Chen Jianhai and his friends to the island for a diving trip. 

The crystal-clear water was like a gemstone, visible to great depths. Snorkeling here almost gave a sense of vertigo.

Sunlight filtered through the water, illuminating the underwater world, making it beautiful and surreal. 

A blue-and-white striped "sweetlips" fish, with its spotted tail, leisurely swam past Chen Boss. 

Corals bloomed like spring flowers, and colorful tropical fish darted through them like bees and butterflies. 

Sea turtles, schools of tropical fish, white-headed yellowtail small fish, yellow-backed silver-bellied four-line snappers, and huge red corals appeared before Chen Jianhai's eyes. 

Among the various rocks and strange formations, many beautiful fish he had never seen swam gracefully.

These fish, seemingly used to being observed, continued their activities, indifferent to the gazing eyes.

"It would be great to have an underwater world in the hotel lobby," Chen Jianhai thought as he snorkeled.

He had considered creating an underwater world in the hotel's public areas during the Atlantis-themed wedding event. 

If feasible, adding an underwater restaurant would be perfect.

Now, during the hotel's renovation, he decided to implement this idea.

Chen Jianhai asked in his mind, "System, how's the hotel renovation going?"

"Ding."

The system responded, "Hotel renovation progress is steady and orderly."

Chen Jianhai: ???

What does "steady and orderly" mean?!

Chen Jianhai rolled his eyes and directly asked, "How far along is the hotel renovation? Can we build an underwater world in the lobby?"

"Ding!"

"The main structure of the hotel renovation is complete. It is possible to create an underwater world in the lobby."

As soon as the system finished speaking, a blue transparent panel popped up in front of Chen Boss, displaying: "Underwater World, 7000 points required for purchase."

Seeing the points required, Chen Jianhai was unimpressed.

I thought it would be more expensive!

Only 7000 points!

I'll buy it!

From the Atlantis wedding event, he had earned 4000 points, and the BBQ Carnival added another 3000 points. Plus, the usual guest reviews had accumulated a total of over 18,000 points. Spending 7000 points on an underwater world was easy.

"Ding!"

"Host successfully purchased the Underwater World. The system will now modify the hotel."

Perfect.

Hearing the system start the hotel modifications, Chen Jianhai was happy to leave it to the system and enjoy his vacation.

While handling the hotel's renovation, Chen Jianhai was startled when Xiaolang and Xu Bo suddenly appeared beside him.

They nearly scared Chen Jianhai out of his wits!

This is underwater, for heaven's sake!

Diving already gave a sense of isolation from the world, with the sensations very different from those on land. Suddenly seeing two faces could really frighten someone!

Seeing that Chen Jianhai was fine, Xiaolang and Xu Bo, showing little interest, wandered off to play elsewhere.

Initially, one lay on a rock poking at fish, the other dug in the seabed sand, enjoying themselves. 

But when they turned around and saw Chen Jianhai standing still in the water like he was possessed, they hurriedly swam over to check on him. Only after confirming he was fine did they relax.

Emerging from the sea, the scorching sun was a stark contrast to the cool underwater temperature.

Lao Yan, fully equipped, was leisurely fishing nearby.

Chen Jianhai removed his gear and sat on the boat. 

In the past few days, they had almost explored the entire island. 

After completing the last activity on the island, they all felt Lao Yan's first-day words ringing true.

On the first day, the island felt like paradise.

After a week, it felt like the human world.

The three exchanged glances, all feeling a strong desire to return home.