Chapter 314: The Boss Wants Me

"Come on, come on…"

It seemed like the white-haired old man heard Chen Jianhai's inner call, or perhaps he was attracted by the décor of the Golden Opera House restaurant and the LED screen. After scanning the five-star tent thoroughly, he finally set his eyes on the Lang Ai Hotel restaurant.

"Success!"

Chen Jianhai's heart leaped with joy as he watched the ultimate order-taker lead the old man to the table next to his. Interestingly, while the old man sat at Chen Jianhai's table, his grandson sat at the Manrong Hotel table.

A family eating at two different places? Strange…

Chen Jianhai casually observed the old man. Despite his age, he sat upright, dressed simply but neatly, and his shoes were polished.

"A man who takes care of himself!" Chen Jianhai's impression of the old man improved.

"Are you traveling alone, sir?" Chen Jianhai warmly greeted him, appearing like a chatty stranger on a journey. His friendly demeanor, enhanced by the system's "affinity" and "charisma" attributes, naturally increased the old man's goodwill.

"I'm traveling with a young one. It's hard to manage alone at my age," the old man replied, showing his phone and waving his hand, "This technology is developing too fast. Some apps have small text that's hard to read."

"Exactly!" Chen Jianhai responded, glancing at the man's phone.

Wow! The old man's phone was expensive—Chen Jianhai had the same model, a gift from Wen Zifan, costing at least five figures. Would someone who uses such a phone want to work at a hotel?

"But... this phone looks like an older model, not new," Chen Jianhai hesitated.

Nowadays, the new unfilial acts of young people are pursuing a Ph.D., not getting married, and giving their parents outdated phones. Maybe this old man has such an unfilial child.

With that thought, Chen Jianhai enthusiastically asked, "Are you traveling for work, sir?"

"Sort of, but mainly for work," the old man said, looking tired.

"You still have to work at your age?" Chen Jianhai was surprised. Most people his age would either be retired, spending time with grandchildren, playing chess, or dancing in the park, enjoying a leisurely life. Working at this age was rare.

"Yes, I still have to work," the old man sighed, "I have to travel all over the country for work, never a moment's peace."

Hearing this, Chen Jianhai immediately looked at the old man's hands. Hands can reveal a lot about a person. His hands were clean, with well-kept nails. Despite some wrinkles due to age, they had not done heavy labor and were well-maintained.

With such hands, the old man's family conditions wouldn't be poor, and his personal qualities wouldn't be lacking.

Chen Jianhai's eyes lit up, "Sir, how about I arrange a job for you?"

The old man was taken aback, "What did you say?"

Chen Jianhai moved closer, sincerely saying, "Sir, believe it or not, I felt an instant connection when I first saw you. You look blessed and very pleasing to the eye."

"If you don't mind, come work at our hotel!"

The old man frowned slightly, "Your hotel? Lang Ai Hotel?"

"Yes!" Chen Jianhai nodded affirmatively, "We provide food and lodging, an eight-hour workday, overtime pay, and triple pay on holidays."

"Salary, bonuses, and insurance are all provided. You won't have to travel or run around the country."

"You can just walk around the hotel, helping out where needed. Or, if you prefer, just sit in the lobby."

Chen Jianhai spoke earnestly. The system's task was so vague that he could only try anything. Anyone he found pleasing to the eye, he'd recruit to the hotel.

The old man laughed, "From what you said, it sounds like my job would be as a mascot?"

Chen Jianhai felt a bit awkward. Isn't that exactly what a mascot is?

At his age, he couldn't do heavy work. Hiring him was to have him as a friendly presence.

Thinking this, Chen Jianhai said, "I just feel a connection with you, sir. If you could be our mascot, it would be a great asset to our hotel."

The old man laughed heartily, "Young people these days do business so differently from our time. If you want me as a mascot, I'd need a higher salary."

"Salary is no problem!" Chen Jianhai smiled confidently. How high could an old man's salary be?

If he accidentally hired the right person and completed the system's task, it would be a huge win!

The old man looked curiously at Chen Jianhai and asked, "You don't even know my name and want to hire me. Aren't you afraid your boss will scold you?"

Chen Jianhai laughed, "Don't worry, sir. I own this hotel. I can hire whoever I want!"

The old man looked surprised. He examined Chen Jianhai and the Golden Opera House restaurant's décor and the diligent employees in the kitchen, finding it hard to associate Chen Jianhai with owning the hotel.

"I'll be in Nanjiang for two more days. Give me some time to think about it?" the old man said.

Chen Jianhai agreed readily, "Sure! Take your time to look around Nanjiang and check out our hotel. If you find it suitable, come find me anytime!"

Then, Chen Jianhai called over the ultimate order-taker and said, "If this gentleman comes to eat, everything is on the house."

The order-taker replied firmly, "Understood, boss!"

After proving his identity, Chen Jianhai left the old man to enjoy his meal and returned to his table.

...

In the afternoon, the sun shone on the beautiful sea of Nanjiang.

"Chairman, why are you smiling?" the young man asked the old man curiously. Since leaving the five-star hotel tent, the old man's expression had been quite cheerful.

The old man laughed mysteriously, "The owner of the restaurant where I just ate has taken a liking to me."

The young man was stunned! Wild thoughts of a beautiful and seductive hotel owner trying to woo a real estate tycoon ran through his mind.

But the old man's next words shattered his imagination.

The old man couldn't help but laugh, "He said I look handsome and wants me to stand in his hotel lobby as a mascot. Hahaha…"

The young man was speechless: ...???