Chapter 167: Those Skinny Bridesmaids? Ha!

This busy stretch lasted until well past 10 PM.

There's truth in numbers!

The saying proved itself again.

The extensive pre-wedding preparations were finally complete, thanks to the help of numerous hotel staff.

With the bride-to-be and the bridesmaids settled into their rooms, the others scattered—some heading to eat, others finishing their shifts.

All that remained was the morning wedding ceremony.

Late at night, at Xiaolang Barbecue.

Plate after plate of grilled meat skewers was brought out.

"Eat up, everyone. Tonight's on me!"

Rui Qi, holding a skewer of grilled pork belly, spoke warmly.

Xiaolang Barbecue had become the go-to night snack spot for Lang Ai Hotel employees.

Many would stop by for a skewer or two and a drink after their shifts, enjoying a light snack before heading back to their dorms.

Some even affectionately nicknamed Xiaolang the "hotel's second chef."

That entire day, hotel employees had been helping Rui Qi, running to the airport and train station to pick up friends and family for the wedding.

Everyone was exhausted.

Meanwhile, Zhu Tingting sat alone on the hotel's golden sandy beach, hugging a guitar and letting the sea breeze blow gently.

Her phone lay beside her,

On the screen, Qin Wanqiu, with her long black hair, was smiling happily while holding a chubby orange cat.

...

Night, 11:56 PM.

Since the wedding was the next day, hotel employees at Xiaolang Barbecue didn't drink; they just grabbed a quick bite.

After about an hour, they returned to their dorms.

Chen Jianhai made his usual rounds, checking every floor of the hotel before heading back to his room.

Despite the fatigue, knowing his employees were getting married filled him with more joy than exhaustion.

Especially with the thought of finally being able to build the hotel on the island, he felt a mix of excitement and a tinge of bittersweetness.

Honestly,

Being kicked out of the chat group three times was definitely disheartening.

Anyone else would have given up, thinking, "To hell with this, I'm done."

But to complete the system's task, Boss Chen endured it all.

Lying in bed,

Chen Jianhai hesitated as he looked at his phone.

"Starting construction at 2 AM, it's only polite to inform the island residents…"

He opened his phone and pondered for a long time before sending a message.

Chen Jianhai: "Uncle Yan, are you still awake?"

Uncle Yan: "Not asleep yet, what's up?"

Chen Jianhai: "Uncle Yan, can you add me back to the group one more time?"

Uncle Yan: "Boss Chen… maybe you should just give up. Even I, an outsider, feel bad for you."

Chen Jianhai: "Come on, it's no big deal. I have thick skin."

No response.

Chen Jianhai stared at the cracked screen of his phone, cursing himself silently:

"Chen Jianhai, you really are something else!"

After three minutes,

A notification popped up on Chen Jianhai's phone.

"You have been added to the group 'Family Love' by the group owner 'Hard Work'."

The group chat was dead silent.

No one said a word.

The silence made Chen Jianhai uncomfortable.

Is everyone asleep or what?

No one scolded him?!

Chen Jianhai frowned in confusion.

There were no welcome emojis, no everyday chatter, not even a fly buzzing around.

"Forget it, I'll get kicked out sooner or later anyway. This time, I'll leave on my own!"

Chen Jianhai: "Notice: Construction will start at 2 AM on the north shore of the island. Sorry for any disturbance."

After sending the message,

Without waiting for the islanders to start cursing, Chen Jianhai swiftly deleted and exited the group, with the speed of a professional e-sports player.

Looking at the clean chat screen, Chen Jianhai grinned,

Even though he had no substantial communication with the islanders, somehow,

This time, he felt like he had the upper hand!

He had not only saved face but also gained confidence and style!

"If only there was a 'block group' option, blocking, deleting, and leaving all at once would be even more satisfying!"

Chen Jianhai sighed with regret, tossed his phone aside, and turned off the light to sleep.

...

While Chen Jianhai slept soundly, the "Family Love" group chat was anything but peaceful.

Ousini: "Who left the group? I saw 400 members just now, and now it's 399?"

Teda Laojiao: "Who else, the dog boss left the group. I just checked the member list."

Yang Xiaoge: "Damn! You must be really bored. If you're that idle, why don't you come fishing with me?"

Kenmple: "Weird, I didn't scold him today. Why did he leave the group?"

Mother Earth: "Isn't it obvious? He left because of the last time we scolded him. You guys are something else, seriously. Someone comes to do good deeds, helping build toilets, install trash cans, and rent cargo ships for deliveries, and you can't even treat him nicely. Now he's left on his own."

Hengdaoguikou: "Don't act all innocent. Last time, when we told him to get lost, you sent the same message twice!"

Mother Earth: "..."

GERORO: "So, will the dog boss come back to the group in the future?"

Jiumingmao, Miao Wu: "I doubt it. He used to greet us when he joined, but today he just sent a notice and left. I think he's done."

Who Broke My Longevity Lamp: "You guys are something else. If anyone had greeted him, he wouldn't have left! How does that saying go? When the avalanche comes, no snowflake is innocent!"

Youdianshu: "Cut it out. Have you even seen snow..."

The group fell silent again.

After about half an hour, a message suddenly popped up:

Han Paopao: "Did the dog boss join the group?! Damn! I was all set to curse him out and missed it! I'm so frustrated!!!!"

...

Chen Jianhai slept soundly that night, with a deep sense of dignity.

Early the next morning,

Chen Jianhai got up, washed his face, shaved, and changed into a crisp shirt, getting everything ready!

At 5:30 AM.

Lang Ai Hotel's luxurious groomsmen team, led by Boss Chen Jianhai, set off in a car, heading straight to Sunshine Garden on Huanghai Road, Nanjing City!

After completing all the pre-wedding tasks for the groom's parents, everyone happily set out to pick up the bride,

"Boss, I'm a bit nervous."

The groom-to-be Rui Qi clutched the bouquet tightly, nervously shifting from foot to foot and taking deep breaths.

"Don't be nervous! I've brought the strongest guys from the hotel, blocking the door won't be an issue."

Chen Jianhai was confident.

He had observed those bridesmaids the day before; they were all as skinny as poles.

To be blunt,

With those few girls, he could take on thirty of them by himself!