Chapter 159: The Humble Boss Threatened by Employees

It's not that Chen Jianhai is harsh; the hotel is really short-staffed right now.

Although he doesn't have to worry about the hotel's staff, he frequently has to work on the Small Vest Island project, advancing the hotel's affairs there. Even if he only goes for a day each time, there are many things he can't take care of.

Especially when he realized that even the Coconut Umbrella Industry Association's invitation for him to be a special judge had to be mailed directly to him, he understood he desperately needed an assistant!

Wen Zifan, even if she's not as capable as Xu Yong in managing an entire hotel by herself, could still be a good secretary, handling communications and passing on information.

As for letting her be a receptionist in the hotel lobby, that's just something Chen Jianhai thought about. If Xu Yong knew he made his junior sister a receptionist, he would definitely be furious.

"Junior Sister, you must keep your word and start work the day after tomorrow!" Chen Jianhai sighed and drove towards Langai Hotel.

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Meanwhile, in Chunyang Province, at the "Didn't Expect This" media company.

"The actors are all confirmed, but the main issue now is the hotel!"

In an office, four or five people were having a heated discussion.

"Several key scenes take place in a hotel. If we don't choose the right one, it will greatly affect the show's quality," a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair said worriedly.

"The hotel can't have a bad reputation or any past issues. Ideally, it should have been renovated within the last two years and have its own unique features. It's tough."

The middle-aged man sighed, and the room fell silent.

"Director Kou, these hotels are all well-known in the country. None of them are suitable?" a man holding a thick hotel catalog asked.

"These hotels don't fit the vibe I'm looking for," Kou Cen shook his head.

"Xing Yue, do you have any suggestions?"

Kou Cen turned to Xing Yue, who looked conflicted, holding a thick script.

"Director Kou, I do have a hotel to recommend," Xing Yue said.

"Which hotel?" Kou Cen immediately showed interest.

"It's called Langai Hotel. I evaluated it a few days ago. It's a five-star hotel and very good."

"In terms of reputation, it's the key location for renowned scholar Li Xun's national lecture tour, currently popular in the history academic circles."

"For environment, it was renovated just three months ago, with new facilities and a great setting."

"In terms of uniqueness, it has an underwater restaurant and Atlantis-themed underwater suites, which are impressive."

"The only downside is it's a newly established five-star hotel," Xing Yue said calmly.

In front of them were magazines featuring high-end luxury hotels, including six-star and seven-star options. Even platinum five-star hotels were considered basic in these books.

Kou Cen frowned slightly. "We can set aside the star rating for now. The main focus is on the setting and uniqueness. Xing Yue, gather more information on Langai Hotel for me."

"Everyone else, think about other potential hotel recommendations."

"Got it, Director Kou."

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Over the next few days, the hotel seemed inundated with packages, with delivery after delivery piling up.

Every day, the courier responsible for Huanhai Road arrived with a heap of packages, leaving Chen Jianhai astonished.

"What are they buying? Can the staff dormitory even hold all this?"

Watching the four young women, including Bai Cheng, happily running back to the dorm with their arms full of packages, Chen Jianhai was at a loss.

Except for him and Zhu Tingting, everyone had a bountiful "Double Eleven," enjoying the joy of unboxing their deliveries, while the two of them were left watching, with Zhu Tingting practicing guitar diligently every day.

Chen Jianhai couldn't believe that even Wen Zifan, who had just started working for a day, received new packages!

Unlike the imposing Liu Qinglu, Wen Zifan was low-key at the hotel, observing and learning seriously, quickly integrating and adapting to the hotel's atmosphere. She didn't rely on her brother's status as a general manager at Nanjiang Guangkuo Aquatic Company to boss people around, nor was she overly timid because she was new. Her performance was steady, without any noticeable flaws or strengths.

As Chen Jianhai fiddled with his battered phone, regretting not making any purchases during "Double Eleven," a cheerful voice called out behind him.

"Boss!"

"Ruiky?!" Chen Jianhai turned to see Ruiky walking towards him with a joyful expression.

Ruiky's face darkened slightly at the sound of his name mispronounced but held back from correcting his boss.

Chen Jianhai was delighted. "Weren't you on leave for your wedding preparations? How is it going?"

Ruiky's face showed both happiness and exhaustion. "Everything is ready, just waiting for the wedding now."

"I'm here today to confirm if I can hold an Atlantis-themed wedding at our hotel on the 21st of this month?"

Ruiky asked cautiously, not sure about the hotel's current schedule and whether he could book the venue.

"Of course! Why not!" Chen Jianhai responded cheerfully. "I told the front desk to clear the hall and venue for you on the 21st."

Impressed, Ruiky thought highly of his boss.

"But Boss, is the cost still 100,000 yuan?" Ruiky asked directly.

Chen Jianhai glanced at him, his look making Ruiky nervous. He knew that the hotel's facilities and scale had changed significantly, and the 100,000 yuan price was just a casual remark from Chen Jianhai. Now, with all the luxurious elements, 100,000 yuan seemed impossible.

"What about 150,000 yuan?" Ruiky asked hopefully.

Chen Jianhai laughed coldly. "Do you think I'm still that small-time boss of a five-story hotel? My employees' weddings at my hotel still need money?! You're insulting me!"

In Ruiky's stunned silence, Chen Jianhai dramatically swallowed a heart-relief pill and said, "Go ahead and have your wedding. I'll cover the costs!"

Chen Jianhai said grandly, making Ruiky's emotions fluctuate between shock and gratitude.

"But Boss, you can't just pay for my wedding! You should charge something!" Ruiky protested.

Chen Jianhai, taken aback, asked, "How much should I charge then?"

"100,000 yuan!" Ruiky didn't hesitate.

Chen Jianhai refused, "50,000 yuan!"

Ruiky frowned, "80,000 yuan!"

Chen Jianhai declined again, "30,000 yuan!"

Ruiky's eyes flashed with determination, "60,000 yuan!"

Chen Jianhai hesitated, "10,000 yuan?"

Ruiky, now angry, slapped the table, "50,000 yuan! If you don't agree, I won't have the wedding here!"

"Alright, alright, 50,000 yuan it is. Why so hasty..."