With those three brothers' voices, wouldn't they attract a pack of wolves?
Wen Zifan said seriously, "I heard them, and they sing very well. The electrician's throat singing is especially impressive!"
"… Throat singing…" Chen Jianhai was speechless.
He had no idea what spell those three had cast on Wen Zifan, but if she said it was fine, then fine.
Chen Jianhai continued to scan the list and then twitched his mouth, pointing at the program titled "Pole Dance Passion" and asked,
"Isn't Shengyupian a martial artist? He's performing a pole dance??"
Wen Zifan calmly replied, "Boss, the pole dance already has a main performer. Shengyupian is performing the 'Passion' part."
Chen Jianhai felt a pang in his chest, feeling very suffocated.
He realized that
this group was all in it for his red envelopes!!
Each one was willing to do anything to get his red envelopes, no matter how ridiculous.
"… Fine! As long as you're happy!"
Chen Jianhai gritted his teeth and spat out the words.
After all, it's just an annual party for the employees. You can go crazy however you want; even if the roof gets lifted, I can fix it.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Jianhai turned to the page listing the prizes.
Wow!
Wen Zifan really had arranged a lot.
The boss's generous little red envelopes: 1000 yuan each * 458.
Fun performance reward red envelopes: 1500 yuan each * 300.
Game recharge cards of 128 yuan, 328 yuan, and 648 yuan * 600.
1980 yuan neck and shoulder massagers * 200.
3000 yuan cosmetic sets * 200.
4000 yuan adjustable video display VR headsets * 80.
8999 yuan smartphones * 70.
15000 yuan gaming laptops * 20.
Five-day trips to any city in the world for two * 3 (including first-class round-trip tickets and five-star hotel accommodation).
Chen Jianhai tapped on the calculator, estimating the total value of these prizes and red envelopes to be over four million yuan.
Almost 400 employees could attend the annual meeting.
Some staff had to remain on duty at the island hotel and Long'ai Hotel's front desk and other crucial departments, unable to join the event.
Initially, Chen Jianhai wanted to follow other companies' example, placing three balloons filled with surprises, confetti, car keys, and house keys in the banquet hall's center, offering big prizes to his employees.
But unfortunately, his hotel had only made over six million yuan,
having already spent over four million yuan. The remaining money had to cover other hotel expenses and employee benefits. He really couldn't afford such big prizes.
Chen Jianhai reluctantly removed the car and house options from his plan.
There was still the mid-year event, he could make up for it then.
But this time, the system's theme was "Happy Big Red Envelopes Joyful Annual Meeting," so the focus should be on distributing red envelopes.
He needed to think about how to give them out.
Chen Jianhai said, "Add a 'Daydream Raffle' segment."
Wen Zifan asked in confusion, "What's a 'Daydream Raffle'?"
Chen Jianhai explained, "The selected employee can make a wish. If the hotel can fulfill it, we will. If not, we will give a large red envelope as compensation."
Wen Zifan asked, "Boss, how will you handle the large red envelopes?"
Chen Jianhai replied, "I'll take care of the large red envelopes. Tomorrow, arrange the work positions properly. Besides the necessary staff, everyone who can come to the annual meeting should attend."
Wen Zifan said, "Okay, boss."
After Wen Zifan left, Chen Jianhai hesitated for a long time before dialing a number:
"Uncle Xu, it's Xiaohai~ Are you free tomorrow night?"
"Our hotel is having an annual party tomorrow night, there will be red envelopes and a pole dance…"
Click! Beep beep beep…
The busy tone sounded, and the call was ruthlessly hung up.
"My free premium swimming ring… sob sob!"
...
That night, Xiaolang led 12 kitchen warriors back to the hotel alone.
Xu Bo hurriedly bought some good wine, tea, and cigarettes at home, awaiting the thunderous anger, his fate uncertain.
Upon hearing about the annual party at Long'ai Hotel the next day, Xiaolang was delighted and eagerly wanted to join.
Chen Jianhai patted Xiaolang on the shoulder and smiled, "Your spot has been arranged!"
"I've also arranged spots for Chuan, Fengdi, Jichi, and Yaozi. We'll all be there grabbing red envelopes together!"
...
That night, Xu Bo didn't return.
Neither Chen Jianhai nor Xiaolang dared to call him.
The next afternoon, Bai Cheng and her four roommates, along with most of the island hotel's staff, returned to Nanjing by yacht, ready to happily attend the annual meeting.
As for those who couldn't attend due to work, Chen Jianhai had prepared generous compensation red envelopes for them.
"Freedom!!!!!"
The four girls stood on the deck with their arms wide open, shouting at the waves.
They had felt so stifled these days.
Life on the island was indeed peaceful and comfortable, with good air, good food, and great people.
But it was too quiet…
They were desperately craving bustling streets, shopping, movies, and the hustle and bustle of crowds!!
After getting off the boat,
the four roommates linked arms,
Their first stop was Nanjing's top shopping center, each buying a large cup of milk tea and indulging.
Their second stop was splurging on the latest movie tickets, each holding buckets of popcorn, cola, beef jerky, and ice cream, eating from start to finish!
Their third stop was heading to the most luxurious KTV in Nanjing, where they bought the cheapest three-hour sunshine session online, each grabbing a beer, partying for three hours before finally heading back to the hotel hand in hand, satisfied.
Their binge consumption spree ended there.
At the hotel, most of the employees had finished their work, changed clothes, and were ready for the annual meeting with high spirits.
They took the familiar aquarium sightseeing elevator to the top-floor Crystal Rotating Music Restaurant,
as soon as they stepped out of the elevator,
Bai Cheng saw someone dressed in a Doraemon-style white and blue suit at the entrance, distributing something to each employee entering the restaurant.
"Boss?" Bai Cheng exclaimed in surprise. "Why is it you?"
Chen Jianhai, delighted, said, "You guys made it!"
As he spoke, Chen Jianhai took out four red envelopes from his pocket, handing them to each of them.
"Thank you for your hard work this past half-year! Please accept these small red envelopes."
"Go in and find a seat; there's food on the tables. Once everyone is here, we'll start the annual meeting."
"Red envelopes before the meeting even starts!?!" Bai Cheng and the others were shocked.
They walked into the restaurant.
The setup was similar to previous events, except for a thick pole wrapped in pink tape in the middle of the stage.
It looked quite girly.
Who knew what it was for.