Chapter 200: The Arrival of the Film Emperor

Late at night, Chen Jianhai was lying on his bed, with the bedside lamp on, flipping through some materials. As the hotel continued to expand, he clearly felt that his previous knowledge reserves were insufficient and wanted to study further.

However, the hotel textbooks were really like tool books. He recognized every word, but when put together, they made his head spin. After only a few pages, he was yawning and feeling unbearably sleepy. Out of boredom, Chen Jianhai simply put the tool book aside and typed the word "hotel" into his phone.

Immediately, a novel called "I Have a Five-Star Beachfront Hotel" caught his eye.

Hey?!

Someone actually wrote a novel about a hotel???

Chen Jianhai's eyes lit up, and he clicked on it, reading with great interest.

Just after opening the first chapter, Chen Jianhai laughed.

"This is supposed to be a five-star hotel?! The author sure is imaginative!"

He casually swiped through two chapters and finally found a review in the comment section: "If the author doesn't know, they shouldn't write nonsense. Clearly, this is a shabby motel. As someone who has worked as a bar manager in a four-star hotel, reading this gave me second-hand embarrassment..." Upon seeing this, Chen Jianhai's eyes brightened, and he decisively gave it a like before closing the pirate novel browsing page.

"Seeing someone criticize it makes me feel at ease..."

Just as Chen Jianhai was about to resume reading his materials, Xiaoxia called.

"Xiaoxia? Why are you calling me so late?"

Xiaoxia mysteriously said, "I have good news for you."

Chen Jianhai was curious, "What good news?"

"Wu Kai is coming to the vacation resort tomorrow! This is your chance to gain fame! Our travel agency will also become popular!!!"

Chen Jianhai was shocked, "Really? The film emperor needs to book a travel agency for a vacation???"

Xiaoxia was silent on the other end...

After a full half-minute, Xiaoxia, obviously holding back anger, spoke:

"Whether it's the film emperor or an ordinary person, they are all our travel agency's clients!! Besides, your resort is not open to the public. If he doesn't book through the travel agency, he can't even enter your resort!!!"

"We'll take the earliest boat to the island tomorrow, and we should arrive around 9 a.m."

"In any case, Boss Chen, prepare well! If you can get a photo with the film emperor, it would be a great advertisement for your hotel to hang in the lobby!"

"I got it. Thanks, brother."

Hanging up the phone, Boss Chen sprawled on the bed like a salted fish, devoid of any fighting spirit.

Ha... What's there to prepare?

The reality is clear. Besides the main building and guest rooms, the island hotel lacks all other leisure and entertainment facilities.

The film emperor has seen all kinds of luxury hotels over the years. It's already good if he doesn't give a bad review.

As for taking a photo for advertisement, forget it!

While making money is not shameful, shamelessly asking for a photo to advertise his hotel is something Chen Jianhai couldn't bring himself to do.

Not to mention, if the island hotel had complete facilities, with water villas, a spa relaxation center, and yacht snorkeling experiences, providing guests with a pleasant stay, he would confidently take a photo with the film emperor.

But in the current half-baked state of the island hotel... he really couldn't bring himself to do it.

Besides, guests are guests, no matter who they are. He will serve the film emperor the same way he serves other guests, without any special treatment.

He won't be bowing down to serve just because it's the film emperor, right?

At this moment, the outside was pitch black.

Although the staff had set up orange rose flower lights on the beach, it still looked somewhat desolate and bleak.

It couldn't compare to the bustling bar street of the Langai Hotel.

There wasn't even a place to have a barbecue.

After some thought, Chen Jianhai suddenly sprang up, editing a message on his phone:

"Lang, are you there?"

Lang: "Yes!"

Chen Jianhai: "I heard you wanted to open a barbecue branch. I have an island business opportunity. Are you interested..."

...

The next day at 8:08 AM.

Wu Kai and his assistant boarded the travel boat from Lantian Travel Agency, heading towards Xiaomajia Island.

Although the two couldn't form a private tour group, the fees they paid were enough to cover the usual group price, upgrading from a boutique tour to a luxury one.

As a second-tier coastal city in the country, the sea view in Nanjiang City wasn't the best, and Xiaomajia Island was relatively unknown.

Wu Kai didn't have high expectations for this trip to Xiaomajia Island.

Debuting as a martial arts actor, Wu Kai, even at the age of 45, remained active in the film industry due to his years of martial arts practice and physical conditioning.

However, being middle-aged, he needed to hone his acting skills.

Plus, his good friend, the producer Han Zhongming, offered a generous drama fee, so he came.

Most of his scenes had been filmed, and after shooting the final scene the next night, he could wrap up and go home.

He had no high expectations for the trip to Xiaomajia Island.

After all, what could a small fishing island possibly offer in terms of a decent private vacation resort?

It was mainly for the peace and quiet.

"Wu Sir, that's the resort up ahead."

On the travel boat, Xiaoxia pointed to the blue-roofed white-walled hotel on the distant sea, smiling.

...

Walking on the beach, Wu Kai looked at the hotel in front of him, his eyes showing slight surprise.

Amidst the lush greenery, the hotel, with the blue sky as the backdrop, appeared dazzlingly white and pure.

The circular blue roof softened the imposing edges, blending seamlessly with the blue sky, white clouds, and sea, giving an overall very pleasant feeling.

It looks... quite okay?

At least from the hotel's appearance, it seemed to embody the essence of a private vacation resort.

As Wu Kai admired the scenery, Xiaoxia led him forward, heading to the hotel's colonnade.

On both sides of the colonnade, welcoming staff stood by, and Chen Jianhai, holding a bougainvillea floral necklace, stood at the forefront. Seeing Wu Kai's arrival, he enthusiastically approached.

"Welcome!"

"Wu Sir, this is the owner of the private vacation resort, Chen Jianhai," Xiaoxia introduced proactively.

"Hello, hello." Wu Kai extended his hand, smiling.

"Mr. Wu, welcome!"

Chen Jianhai enthusiastically said, "Please, this way!"

Saying this, Chen Jianhai slightly sidestepped, making room to lead the two inside the hotel lobby.

Although he couldn't bring himself to fawn excessively, Chen Jianhai still showed the necessary respect.

After handling the room cards and leading the two to their room, Chen Jianhai warmly said, "If you need anything, please feel free to contact me."

"Wish you both a pleasant stay."