Chapter 171: Social Mastery Through Detachment

"This seems like a pretty big production, not just empty promises, right?" Chen Jianhai felt a bit uncertain. A renowned producer and a famous actor, all coming together for a show called "Sweetheart"? It sounded too good to be true.

He didn't want to end up getting nothing and being deceived.

Wen Zifan was silent for a while before speaking, "I can't be sure."

The entertainment industry was far beyond the hotel's usual dealings, so Wen Zifan couldn't be certain.

Chen Jianhai pondered for a moment, "What did they say when they contacted you?"

Wen Zifan replied, "They said they wanted to visit the hotel's guest rooms, restaurants, garden, lobby, and other public areas that could be used for filming. They didn't mention many other requirements."

Chen Jianhai said, "Alright, agree to it."

"If they just want to see these areas, we can definitely show them around. There's nothing to hide."

"Make sure to treat them well and be polite."

Wen Zifan nodded, "Okay, boss. I'll go reply to them now."

As Wen Zifan turned to leave, Chen Jianhai suddenly asked, "I'm curious, you've lived abroad for so long, how do you know so much about domestic films and TV shows?"

Chen Jianhai himself, who stayed rooted in the country and watched TV all the time, hadn't even heard of many of the shows directed by Kou Cen that Wen Zifan mentioned.

After asking this question, Chen Jianhai regretted it immediately. He noticed a hint of helplessness and slight disdain on Wen Zifan's face.

"Boss..."

"There's this thing called the internet."

"You can find everything online."

Two days later.

Two middle-aged men, one tall and one short, walked into Lang Ai Hotel.

Seeing them from afar, Wen Zifan warmly welcomed them.

"Hello, I'm Wen Zifan, the assistant to the boss of Lang Ai Hotel."

"Hello, I'm Lian Mianhou, the external producer of the 'Sweetheart' crew. This is the director's assistant, Song Mishan."

Since they had already communicated over the phone, they were familiar with the basic information. After introducing themselves, they didn't waste time and Wen Zifan directly led them into the lobby for a tour.

After visiting the garden, golden beach, poolside bar, and other public areas, Wen Zifan focused on the highlight of the day.

"Our hotel has three large restaurants: the Crystal Music Revolving Restaurant on the top floor, the Chinese Restaurant on the first floor, and the Deep Sea Shipwreck Restaurant downstairs."

"This is our aquarium sightseeing elevator, which goes directly to the Deep Sea Shipwreck Restaurant. Please follow me."

The two men entered the aquarium sightseeing elevator.

Sure enough, Lian Mianhou, being a meticulous screenwriter, noticed the grandeur. Creating such a large-scale underwater restaurant must have cost a fortune!

Though they had visited similar underwater restaurants before, most were semi-underground with only windows showing the underwater view. This one, with the entire hotel exterior integrated into the restaurant's design, was beyond imagination.

Even though the two had seen a lot, they were slightly moved upon seeing the Shipwreck Restaurant.

Arriving at the Deep Sea Suite, the first thing they saw was the tranquil and dreamy underwater world. Various schools of fish swam slowly, their silver scales like silky ribbons, passing before their eyes and gradually disappearing among the ruins of the sunken city of Atlantis.

"An underwater city?!"

Lian Mianhou adjusted his glasses in astonishment, closely examining the underwater structures to discern if they were computer-generated or real.

Logic told him it couldn't be real, but his eyes assured him it was!

Not only him, but director's assistant Song Mishan also widened his eyes, completely stunned by the tranquil and beautiful underwater scene.

"This is our hotel's signature Atlantis-themed underwater suite, our hotel's crown jewel."

Wen Zifan introduced the suite.

Upon hearing there were ten such underwater suites, both Lian Mianhou and Song Mishan were filled with respect.

Wow, ten?

Constructing just one would cost an unimaginable amount, and they built ten!

What kind of background does this hotel's owner have?

Initially, the two had been somewhat dismissive. After all, their producer and investors were part of a major production. The hotels they had considered for filming locations were top-tier in the country, even internationally.

Lang Ai Hotel, a five-star hotel, wasn't even on their radar. They came for a site visit mostly out of respect for Xing Yue.

But after inspecting the underwater suites, golden beach, and shipwreck restaurant, their initial arrogance began to waver.

This hotel, with such a scale, was only rated as a five-star?

Has the entry threshold for hotel star ratings become this high?

Moreover, why did the hotel's assistant seem so indifferent?

They were the external producer and director's assistant of a major crew! Renowned director Kou Cen, producer Han Zhongming, and superstar Wu Kai were all part of this production. Many other popular stars were also being contacted.

Once filming began, it would undoubtedly create a massive buzz in the industry, and the filming location would gain fame and fortune.

Other hotels would be eager to close the deal, but this hotel showed no such eagerness. Not that they expected desperation, but usually, hotels would at least offer small gifts or discounts to make a good impression and expand their influence.

But this assistant maintained a businesslike attitude, providing excellent service and detailed introductions without any extra courtesies.

Some people, when overly flattered, might not know their place. But treating everyone equally and interacting with a balanced mindset could facilitate better communication.

Sometimes, being detached truly serves as a powerful tool in social interactions.

Moreover, Wen Zifan, with her commanding presence in high heels, didn't lose any ground, leaving them with no room for criticism.

What they didn't know was that this attitude was instructed by Chen Jianhai.

The incidents of Xiaomajia Island being kicked out of the group three times and Zhu Tingting's failed confession left a deep impression on Boss Chen.

As the saying goes, "Pushing too hard is not the way to do business; negotiations should be conducted respectfully, not out of desperation."

With the system in hand, Chen Jianhai believed that with a little more time and effort, he could achieve what he wanted.

If you want to film at my hotel, you're welcome.

If not, I won't beg.

This attitude perfectly matched Wen Zifan's personality. After thoroughly understanding the boss's intentions, Wen Zifan strictly implemented this approach in her work, achieving satisfactory results.

...

After the inspection, Lian Mianhou and Song Mishan returned to the film company to report to Kou Cen.

"Director Kou, this hotel is quite unique," Lian Mianhou said honestly.

Kou Cen raised an eyebrow, "How unique?"

"Does it have formations or barriers?"