Chapter 102: The Grand Opening in a Gale
Su Jie's pupils constricted.
"President! Isn't the association paying too much?"
"Building a resort hotel on Xiaomajia Island just to gain rights to develop and manage the marine area... This is a condition the association worked hard to negotiate."
"Although it's very difficult to build a hotel on Xiaomajia Island, once it's successful, the profits from the seafood will be unimaginable."
"Even if the association doesn't take any profit, it still needs to develop it together!"
Su Jie was a bit anxious.
The association desperately needed Xiaomajia Island now. If they didn't keep a stake and develop it together with the hotels, once the resort hotel on Xiaomajia Island became successful, they could use the resources to make demands, just like Xu Yong, increasing the price of seafood resources.
The association would suffer a huge loss!
"Do you have any other solutions?"
Wan Hao asked.
"Those big players in the association are all very shrewd."
"If we don't offer this condition, will they take the initiative to go to Xiaomajia Island?!"
Wan Hao sneered.
"But don't worry."
"Although the association doesn't have the means to restrain Xu Yong, it does have enough ways to restrain the member hotels."
"If the hotel is not operational within two years, we can reclaim it in the name of the association."
"By then, we'll naturally control the marine area."
"In short, we must first secure the hotel, and then everything else can be negotiated."
…
Lang'ai Hotel.
Today was finally the much-anticipated opening day for Boss Chen!
The gongs were beating, firecrackers were exploding, red flags were fluttering, and the crowd was surging...
None of that!
The staff looked puzzled at Chen Jianhai, waiting for his decision.
"What's with this weather!"
Boss Chen, looking at the violent wind and continuous rain outside, had a toothache.
It felt like an ominous start, with a sense of impending storm.
This was so bizarre!
Lin Su Yang had checked the weather forecast; today was supposed to be a good day.
How did the weather change so suddenly?
Was the Dragon King sending a congratulatory gift?
"Hai Ge, who picked this auspicious date for you?"
Xiao Lang looked at the gloomy weather and said, "I feel like some celestial being is using your venue to transcend a tribulation."
As soon as he finished speaking,
"Boom!" A big thunderbolt struck from the sky, making Xiao Lang shudder.
A gust of evil wind blew,
Not far away,
The huge flower basket of "Xiao Lang's BBQ" was blown askew,
The next moment,
A torrential downpour began.
Dammit!!!
Chen Jianhai's brow twitched. If it wasn't an inauspicious day to see blood, he would have cursed.
"Boss, should we still hold the opening ceremony?"
Lin Su Yang looked at the meticulously arranged venue, now in disarray, his face turning green.
This was his first major promotional event at Lang'ai Hotel. He had hoped to make a good impression on the boss.
Who would have thought this would happen?!
"Alright! It looks like no one can come now."
Chen Jianhai felt dejected.
This was the first day of his hotel's opening, a significant day.
But this wind… this rain… this thunder…
Unbelievable!
"Boss, what do we do?" Lin Su Yang asked anxiously.
The opening ceremony date and time were set and couldn't be changed.
But holding the ceremony in such weather felt like a bad omen.
Caught between a rock and a hard place,
Lin Su Yang was at a loss.
"Go ahead!"
Chen Jianhai gritted his teeth.
"We'll stick to the original plan!"
"The hotel's rain terrace is big and wide enough to hold the ceremony."
"Moreover, with the storm outside and our hotel being cozy and safe, standing tall,"
"Having the opening ceremony in such weather symbolizes that no matter what storms we face, the hotel will always shelter travelers."
Chen Jianhai stared at the storm outside.
Even if it rained knives, the opening ceremony must go on!
Upon hearing the boss's instructions,
The staff swiftly began arranging the new scene under Lin Su Yang's direction, under the rain terrace.
Facing the storm and lightning,
There was a sense of fearless struggle.
"Beep beep... Beep beep!"
Suddenly, a car horn sounded.
Everyone looked up,
A white sedan was slowly approaching through the heavy rain.
The rain was heavy, making it hard to see the person inside.
The doorman grabbed an umbrella and rushed to greet.
The car door opened,
A person dressed in white, glowing, stepped out in high heels.
"Liu Qinglu?"
What is she doing here?
Chen Jianhai was stunned.
He didn't know Liu Qinglu was now the assistant manager of Nanjing Glory Hotel.
At this moment,
He still saw her as the strong-willed job seeker who had pressured him to sign an employment contract.
The rain was heavy,
The wind was so strong it almost blew the umbrella away.
The doorman had to hold the umbrella with both hands to barely withstand the wind.
However,
Even though the doorman held the umbrella over Liu Qinglu's head,
Her dress got soaked by the rain,
Her delicate leather high heels stepped into puddles,
Stumbling with each step.
Her soft, glossy curls were wet against her back,
Her bangs stuck to her forehead.
The wind blew through her wet clothes,
Her tall, slender figure now shivered in the storm,
Looking pitifully fragile,
The hotel was opening, and guests were guests!
Chen Jianhai grabbed a coat and ran into the rain,
To Liu Qinglu's surprise,
He draped the coat over her shoulders,
And extended his arm for her to hold.
In the rain,
Chen Jianhai was drenched,
Raindrops slid down his cheek and chin, falling to the ground.
Liu Qinglu hesitated,
Then her fair, slender hand rested on Boss Chen's arm,
…
The distance from the parking lot to the hotel entrance wasn't far.
Under the rain terrace,
Employees quickly provided Liu Qinglu with hot water, thick towels, and comfortable slippers.
They took her soaked shoes for cleaning and maintenance.
"Why are you here? Are you staying?"
Chen Jianhai took a towel from the staff, drying his soaked hair, and asked curiously.
"I'm here to take a break."
Liu Qinglu smiled.
Perhaps Chen's actions of rushing out in the rain, acting as a human handrail, moved her.
The always aloof and proud Liu Qinglu, for once, made a small joke.
Chen Jianhai was momentarily stunned.
To be honest,
Liu Qinglu might have a bad temper, but her smile was quite pretty.
"I knew your hotel was opening today, so I came to see the ceremony, to support you."
Seeing Chen Jianhai's surprised look, Liu Qinglu directly stated her purpose.
Instantly!
Everyone at Lang'ai Hotel, led by Chen Jianhai, looked at Liu Qinglu with gratitude!
What a good person!
Coming to the opening ceremony in such weather was a true sign of friendship!
Chen's gaze softened.
At this moment, besides his mother,
No one seemed more beautiful, kinder, more understanding, or more likable than Liu Qinglu!!
"How did you know our hotel was opening today?"
Chen asked gently.
"I received your invitation."
Liu Qinglu smiled, pulling out an invitation from her bag.
"I'm the assistant manager of Nanjing Glory Hotel."
Nanjing Glory...
That shameless hotel that copied the Dolphin Bubble Festival?!
The gentle smile disappeared.