Chapter 279: I Pay, You Make Friends

"Hello, boss!"

"Hello, boss!"

"Hello, boss!"

The hotel staff had received the news last night that the boss would be back today. So, early this morning, everyone was eagerly watching the entrance, hoping to see Chen Jianhai.

Even though they were greeting him, they kept their voices low to avoid disturbing the guests. The greetings were meant to convey their enthusiasm without causing a commotion.

Chen Jianhai smiled and nodded to his employees. After being on the island for so long, he had to admit, he did feel a bit homesick.

However, there was one thing Chen Jianhai found difficult to adapt to. When he left, the Langai Hotel had a mix of old and new employees. Now, with many new hires, he found himself unfamiliar with the new staff, not even knowing their names.

Upon his return, he immediately asked Wen Zifan for an employee list and spent half the day getting to know his staff.

"Knock knock."

A knock on the door.

"Come in," Chen Jianhai called.

The door opened, and Xie Zhulongxiong walked in holding a folder.

"Boss, it seems difficult to recruit seaplane pilots through civil aviation channels..."

"We're planning to visit Chunyang Province's commercial aviation school to see if we can find suitable candidates."

As Xie Zhulongxiong spoke, he continued, "For this trip, my initial plan is for me and another member of the HR department to go for a week."

"This way, the round-trip high-speed rail tickets for two people will cost around 1,000 yuan. Staying in a standard double room at 300 yuan per night will bring the accommodation cost to 2,100 yuan."

"Including the rental of the hotel venue for recruitment, meals, transportation, and other expenses,"

"A budget of 10,000 yuan should be sufficient."

"I've written the detailed plan in the report. Boss, what do you think of this arrangement?"

Chen Jianhai reviewed the travel plan, the schedule, and the detailed budget.

The plan was thorough and organized, with clear goals and well-planned expenses.

"Okay!"

Chen Jianhai picked up his pen, circled the "budget amount of 10,000 yuan," and frowned,

"Since it's your first business trip and you lack experience, a budget of 10,000 yuan is too little!"

"If any unexpected expenses arise, it could cause problems."

"Let's make it 30,000. I'll approve a budget of 30,000."

Xie Zhulongxiong was stunned, "Boss, 30,000 is too much. I'm just going to Chunyang, and it's only for seven days."

"Better safe than sorry," Chen Jianhai closed the folder and handed it back, saying,

"Keep an open mind. This trip is not just for research and recruitment but also to make some friends."

A hint of confusion flashed in Xie Zhulongxiong's eyes, "Make friends?"

"Yes, make friends!" Chen Jianhai affirmed.

"Since you're in HR, you need to expand your social network and circle of friends as much as possible."

"Especially with the teachers at these schools, the more you get to know them, the better."

"This includes teachers from our schools in Nanjiang City. Try to connect with them, whether they're administrative or teaching staff. They're all people we should befriend."

Chen Jianhai was very serious.

"You should invite them out for meals, for barbecue and drinks if needed,"

"Visit them during holidays,"

"And if you make friends outside the city, invite them and their families to the hotel for a holiday now and then. The hotel will cover these expenses."

"In short, make more friends."

"Only by establishing this base can we make it easier to recruit talent for the hotel in the future."

Chen Jianhai spoke earnestly.

Work relationships and friendships are different. While they are all good buddies, sometimes these buddies are needed to help with tasks and must be cultivated even more diligently than personal friendships.

"I... I don't know if I can do it," Xie Zhulongxiong looked a bit apprehensive.

Despite his daring spirit, he was still an intern, not yet a college graduate. He was confident in carefully selecting suitable candidates for the hotel based on job requirements.

However, what Chen Jianhai asked seemed daunting and overwhelming.

Chen Jianhai saw Xie Zhulongxiong's apprehension and knew his words had scared him a bit.

"Give it a try."

Chen Jianhai smiled.

"You make friends, I'll cover the costs."

"If it works out, great. If not, no worries."

"Don't stress about it."

Xie Zhulongxiong looked at Chen Jianhai and slowly nodded.

"Okay, boss, I'll give it a try!"

"But don't worry, boss. I won't waste money. I'll keep clear records of every expense."

Chen Jianhai nodded with a smile.

"I trust you on that. But there's one thing I'd like to remind you of."

Xie Zhulongxiong was puzzled, "What's that?"

Chen Jianhai said seriously, "Be reasonable and negotiable!"

"If you can't make friends, let it go. Try to avoid physical confrontations."

Seeing Xie Zhulongxiong's bewildered expression,

Chen Jianhai laughed heartily,

he stood up and patted the explosive muscles on Xie Zhulongxiong's arm,

"Go on, safe travels!"

...

Watching his department head leave with a mix of ambition, nervousness, and eagerness,

Chen Jianhai felt like a father watching his son venture into the world,

both worried and gratified.

His employees needed thorough training.

However, this path was tough.

His department head would likely face some challenges.

...

"Knock knock!"

Another knock on the door.

"Come in," Chen Jianhai called.

The office door opened, and Wen Zifan walked in.

"What's up?"

Chen Jianhai instinctively leaned back, his voice lacking confidence.

Today, Wen Zifan's peach blossom eyes seemed particularly intense, as if they would swallow him whole.

It was a bit scary.

"Boss, other hotels have already started setting up beer tents."

"Should we go and take a look?" Wen Zifan suggested.

Chen Jianhai glanced at the clock.

It was 4:23 PM. Although a bit late, the Tide Park was only ten minutes away, so it wouldn't hurt to check it out.

"Sure, let's go."

Chen Jianhai stood up. He had returned for the Nanjiang Beer Festival, so it was best to start preparations early.

After a few steps, he smelled a faint floral perfume in the air and turned to see Wen Zifan elegantly following in her high heels.

"You stay at the hotel, I'll go myself," Chen Jianhai said.

Wen Zifan smiled and replied,

"Boss, let me accompany you today."

"After all, you're not familiar with the layout of the restaurant's tent positions. I can help point them out to you."

Fine, no avoiding it.

Let's go together then.