Chapter 103: Thanking with Soup, Making Meat
The atmosphere became incredibly awkward!
Everyone at the hotel knew about Nanjing Glory Grand Hotel plagiarizing the Dolphin Bubble Festival event.
If it weren't for Chen Jianhai holding them back, they would have already started cursing online.
Shameless!
If your own hotel can't come up with ideas, you copy others?!
And not just copy, but do it so blatantly!
Even now, Nanjing Glory Grand Hotel is still promoting this parent-child activity online, claiming to be the best parent-child hotel in Nanjing City.
It's infuriating to watch!
And to top it off, you have the nerve to come and flaunt at our hotel's opening ceremony, basically bullying us to the extreme!
The doorman calmly retracted the umbrella, intentionally or unintentionally shaking it, splashing most of the raindrops onto Liu Qinglü.
The short-haired colleague politely and courteously took away the towel.
Bai Cheng kindly said the water in the cup was cold and went to get her a new one, but never brought it back.
Liu Qinglü smiled slightly. She was well-prepared for this situation, knowing full well what she was walking into by coming alone to Lang Ai Hotel's opening ceremony. She didn't mind at all.
Her eyes were fixed on Chen Jianhai, waiting for his reaction.
Chen Jianhai stood there awkwardly.
No wonder the Nanjing Glory Grand Hotel's parent-child event was identical to their own, from activities and toys to the mechanisms and gameplay.
If she hadn't experienced it herself, she wouldn't have been able to replicate it so precisely just from online pictures!
But, angry as he was, what could he do...
He couldn't hit or curse. She came to their opening ceremony in the heavy rain, bearing the name of Nanjing Glory Grand Hotel.
For the sake of hospitality and propriety, Chen Jianhai had to warmly extend his hand, expressing his gratitude sincerely:
"Thank you so much!"
"Today is a big day for our hotel, and it means a lot to all our staff!"
"In such terrible weather, for Nanjing Glory to come despite the rain, you are our hotel's best friend!!!"
The employees: ???
Is the boss really that patient?
Can he tolerate even this?!
Liu Qinglü, noticing the rapidly changing expressions on Chen Jianhai's face, showed a playful smile:
"Since we're the best of friends, may I have a cup of hot coffee?"
"Of course!"
Chen Jianhai quickly gestured to Bai Cheng.
Bai Cheng, pouting, reluctantly went to make a cup of instant coffee for the "bad woman."
...
The opening ceremony was scheduled for 10:18 AM.
To everyone's surprise, around 9:40 AM, Xu Yong's secretary came in the pouring rain to offer congratulations, bringing a huge square tripod as a gift.
Soon after, one car after another drove into the Lang Ai Hotel parking lot.
The secretary of Wanrong Hotel brought two exquisite large flower baskets,
Yue Mei Hotel, Wenxin Beauty Hotel, and several others sent ordinary flower baskets,
And what surprised Chen Jianhai the most was that not only the hotels invited by Lin Suyang, but many hotels not even sent invitations also voluntarily sent gifts.
Some even had their owners personally attend,
Which left Chen Jianhai touched and a bit bewildered,
What was initially a lonely opening ceremony became bustling with activity.
Chen Jianhai couldn't figure out why so many people came,
But Liu Qinglü was watching and enjoying the scene.
These hotels had recently made a fortune by imitating Lang Ai Hotel's activity model.
Simply put, they were the ones thanking the meat makers after drinking the soup.
Selling pearls to thank the milk tea makers.
On the surface, it was all smiles, but who knows what they were really thinking.
But Chen Jianhai didn't care about these things.
The hotel was opening~
Naturally, the more people and gifts, the better.
Guests were always welcome,
As long as they sincerely wished them a successful opening and booming business, they were honored guests.
As for the rest, it's best to play dumb~
...
After the opening ceremony,
Chen Jianhai led the guests on a tour of the hotel.
Upon seeing the aquarium observation elevator, the shipwreck underwater restaurant, and the Atlantis underwater suite,
All the hotel owners fell silent.
Such a grand design, such extravagant spending, they couldn't replicate it even if they saw it with their own eyes.
They could only look on enviously.
Among them, the most surprised was the secretary from Wanrong Hotel.
"No wonder Lang Ai secured Nanjiang Guangkuo Wang Wanwan's wedding."
"This owner indeed has some skill."
The Wanrong secretary mentally noted the hotel's decorations, planning to report everything back to Wan Hao.
Having followed Wan Hao for years and been influenced by the industry association,
He had a comprehensive understanding of the financial strength and resources of hotels in Nanjing City.
While many hotel owners in the association were financially strong,
Few had the vision and willingness to spend on an aquarium elevator or an underwater hotel.
The Lang Ai Hotel's décor could very well set a new trend in hotel-environment integration,
It should be reported as soon as possible.
...
After the tour,
Everyone declined Chen Jianhai's offer to stay for a meal and left with their umbrellas.
But each received a delicate gift from the boss.
The beautifully packaged gift box contained
A palm-sized crystal dolphin and a resin model of the underwater shipwreck restaurant as a desktop ornament.
The model's design was very interesting.
Inside the model restaurant,
Under warm, bright lights, several tables of guests were happily dining.
Outside the window, an enormous octopus tentacle was clinging to the glass, climbing upwards,
Its massive body hidden in the depths, seemingly ready to drag the entire restaurant into the abyss!
Though slightly creepy, the realistic effect and terrifying atmosphere perfectly captured the essence of the underwater shipwreck restaurant.
Earning another round of admiration.
...
After sending off the last guest,
The hotel returned to its awkwardly quiet state.
Other hotels' first day of business would be bustling with promotions and customer flow,
But in this stormy weather,
Not a soul was in sight.
Though every employee stood their ground,
The desolate scene inevitably left a sense of disappointment.
"If only there were customers," Qin Mengqiu sighed at the front desk,
Looking out at the harsh weather with a soft sigh.
"Even one would do!"
As if answering Qin Mengqiu's wish,
The doorman's eyes lit up as he saw something, grabbing an umbrella and running out.
"Is someone here?!"
Chen Jianhai and the lobby staff perked up,
Dozens of eyes fixed on the door.
After a few minutes,
The doorman opened the door, leading in a middle-aged man soaked to the skin.
The man, dressed for outdoor travel, carrying a huge backpack,
Looked weary and travel-worn.
As he entered the hotel,
He looked around in confusion.
"Is this the Lang Ai Hotel on Huanhai Road?"
"I remember it being a small five-story building two months ago,"
"How has it become so tall now?"