Chapter 100: Lin Suyang's Suggestion

During the following period, the employees quickly familiarized themselves with every corner and function area of the hotel, integrating into the work environment and getting into the working state.

Fortunately, after two months of training and adaptation, they were already adept at hotel work and could start their jobs without Chen Jianhai having to give instructions.

The head of the publicity department of Nanjing City Tourism Vocational University, who had previously planned the barbecue carnival poster, was directly appointed by Chen Jianhai as the overall person in charge of the hotel's opening ceremony, taking on various tasks for the event.

In the boss's office at Langai Hotel, Minister Lin Suyang handed a list of invitees to Chen Jianhai for review.

"Manrong Hotel, Yuemei Hotel, Jinsha Hotel, Nanjing Glory Hotel, Guangyinke Hotel..."

Chen Jianhai frowned at the list on the desk and asked, puzzled, "It's understandable to invite Xu Yong from Nanjing Guangkuo Aquatic Products Company, but what about Manrong Hotel, Yuemei Hotel, and Warm and Beautiful Hotel? We aren't familiar with them. Do we really need to invite them?"

Not to mention, Manrong Hotel is a prestigious hotel in Nanjing City and a leader in the hotel industry. The Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association was even founded by the owner of Manrong Hotel. Although Langai Hotel has gained some fame recently and expanded into a 15-story high-end hotel, in Manrong Hotel's eyes, it's still just a small player.

Sending them an invitation is like sending a love letter; getting rejected is embarrassing.

As for Yuemei Hotel, Nanjing Glory Hotel, and Warm and Beautiful Hotel, these were all defeated by Langai Hotel in the wedding competition for Wang Wanwan. Sending them invitations might seem like showing off.

Seeing Chen Jianhai's puzzled look, Lin Suyang shook his head and said seriously, "Boss, I think it's necessary."

"The hotel is just opening. Sending invitations shows our respect and informs them of our presence. They might not come, but if we don't send them, it shows our attitude."

Pointing at the hotels on the list, Lin Suyang continued, "Boss, these hotels are all part of the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association. We might not know them now, but once we pass the association's assessment and join, we'll need to interact with them."

"Sending invitations now can help make a good impression. When we join the association later, it will be easier to deal with them. Besides, it's just a few pieces of paper, with no significant cost."

Chen Jianhai looked at Lin Suyang in surprise, realizing that he had underestimated him.

"Alright, let's do as you say," Chen Jianhai agreed.

Minister Lin acted quickly. That afternoon, invitations were sent to various hotels in Nanjing City.

At Nanjing Glory Hotel, Liu Qinglu looked at the invitation in her hand, suspicion flashing in her eyes.

"He actually sent me an invitation..."

"Our hotels usually have no contact. Is this a reminder of the event they organized, a warning, or a show-off?"

No matter the reason, since Chen Jianhai sent the invitation, it indicates his attitude. Not going might give him an upper hand later. Better to meet openly and see what he's up to.

Interestingly, whenever she thought about Langai Hotel's reconstruction, her intuition felt something was off, but she couldn't pinpoint it, as if an invisible force diverted her attention.

Remembering Langai Hotel's dolphin bubble festival two months ago and its reopening now, something seemed off, but her meeting was about to start.

She glanced at her calendar, grabbed her notebook, and hurried out of her office.

At Nanjing Guangkuo Aquatic Products Company, Xu Yong immediately instructed his assistant to prepare some gifts for the opening ceremony upon receiving the invitation.

At Manrong Hotel, the secretary knocked on the boss's office door with the invitation in hand.

"Come in," a strong voice responded.

Opening the door, the secretary saw Su Jie from the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association inside. Su Jie seemed agitated, as if he had been arguing.

Seeing the secretary, Su Jie quickly composed himself, smiling.

"Mr. Wan, Minister Su," the secretary greeted, handing the invitation to the middle-aged man behind the desk.

"Boss, this is an invitation for Langai Hotel's opening ceremony. Should we prepare some gifts?"

The middle-aged man, with a head full of white hair and sharp eyes, was Wan Hao, the owner of Manrong Hotel and the president of the Coconut Umbrella Hotel Industry Association.

"Langai..." Wan Hao murmured, recalling something.

He looked at Su Jie and asked, "Is it the Langai Hotel that hosted Wang Wanwan's wedding?"

Su Jie nodded quickly, "Yes, President. They also signed up for the association's assessment."

"I see," Wan Hao nodded, handing the invitation to the secretary.

"Small grudges should not be taken too seriously. Since they applied for the assessment, they will be one of us eventually. Choose some suitable gifts and attend the opening. I won't go."

"Yes, boss," the secretary nodded, taking the invitation and leaving.

As the door closed, Su Jie's smile disappeared.

"President, Xu Yong is really pushing us too far!" Su Jie said, tapping the table.

"Every year, our association signed agreements with Wang Kaiyuan of Nanjing Guangkuo to get aquatic products at a discount. But since Xu Yong took over, not only did we not secure any deals, but the prices increased by ten percent!"

"The demand for aquatic products is high in Nanjing, and most of it is controlled by Wang's family."

Su Jie expressed his concern, "I worry this is just the beginning. If this continues, Xu Yong will control the entire hotel industry's supply chain in Nanjing, putting us at a disadvantage!"