Su Jie worked quickly. On the evening of the third day, Chen Jianhai received a reply that the association had received the delayed inspection report from the senior evaluation team. The inspection date was postponed, and the specific time was yet to be determined.
"Can this association get anything done?"
"Will there be a chef competition or not? Even the assessment is dragging."
Seeing the news about the delayed assessment, Chen Jianhai first rolled his eyes and then got to work preparing for the opening of the Island Hotel.
From receiving the task from the hotel association to the completion of the main building of the Island Hotel, it had taken less than two months.
If he were to announce the opening of the Island Hotel now, even though he had the system's backing, it would likely attract significant attention and scrutiny from relevant departments, leading to a series of ongoing issues.
So, officially opening was not possible.
But I can do a soft opening!
Chen Jianhai happily picked up the almanac and carefully calculated the dates.
"As long as the system needs good reviews, if someone stays and gives a positive review, I can earn points."
"And since the Island Hotel isn't officially listed yet, I can temporarily announce it as a private vacation manor,"
"First, do a soft opening to warm up, earn some points to supplement the household."
"After a few days, when all the hotel's supporting facilities are in place, then it's not too late to officially list it."
These days, the new recruits hired by Minister Xie were already on duty. Although in terms of quantity, it was a strain on the already tight hotel space, it truly addressed the urgent need for manpower.
The number of guests in the hotel had surged, with the original ratio of 1.5 to 2 employees serving one guest, now almost one employee serving 2 to 3 guests. Everyone was working overload, and the pressure was immense.
Especially the kitchen staff, who barely had any rest, working tirelessly.
Their hands from washing dishes were almost peeling, and by the end of the day, their backs were sore.
The newly hired employees were recent graduates from vocational colleges, reliable in terms of professionalism and relevant skills.
With the hotel's current "one-on-one" working mechanism, each old employee was paired with a new employee to help them quickly familiarize themselves with the work environment and pace.
Thus, even though the hotel was more crowded, the service quality had improved significantly.
Especially in the kitchen, the workload had greatly eased.
Even customer reviews were showing a trend of improvement.
As for attracting customers to the Island Hotel, it naturally depended on Lantian Travel Agency.
With this in mind, Chen Jianhai took out his phone, found a number in his contacts, and made a call.
"Hello? Youyou, it's Chen Jianhai."
"No worries, I have a project for a private vacation manor I'd like to discuss with you. Do you have time?"
...
An hour later, Ning Youyou, riding a pink electric scooter, parked in front of the Langai Hotel and ran inside.
"Boss Chen!"
Ning Youyou excitedly waved her hand as soon as she entered the hotel lobby, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Chen Jianhai.
God of Wealth!!
This really is the God of Wealth!
The special historical tourism route in Nanjiang had just become popular, and now he's got a private vacation manor!
If she could secure the business for this private manor, she could solidify her position at the travel agency!
With this thought, determination flashed in Ning Youyou's eyes as she asked,
"Boss Chen, where is your private vacation manor located?"
Chen Jianhai calmly said, "On Xiaomajia Island."
"Xiaomajia Island??"
Ning Youyou blinked in confusion.
When she had led tours on Xiaomajia Island before, she hadn't seen any vacation manors there.
When was it built?
Xia Xia and the others had tour groups almost every day, yet they had never heard of it?
Chen Jianhai cleared his throat and explained, "It's a private manor I built earlier."
"I had plans to build a hotel on the island for a long time, but it didn't succeed due to association reasons."
"Now that the manor is built, I think it's better to use it than leave it empty."
"So I called you to discuss it."
Private manor... hotel association...
The more Ning Youyou listened, the more confused she became.
It's a private manor, yet somehow related to the hotel association?
Does the association have such authority now?
Chen Jianhai saw Ning Youyou's increasingly puzzled expression and cursed silently: "Idiot!"
If it were Daodun or those cunning ministers, they would have caught on by now.
But he couldn't spell it out too clearly either.
He could only emphasize his point subtly, saying,
"Director Ning, my private vacation manor is still just a private vacation manor for now."
Ning Youyou was stunned and instinctively responded, "Boss Chen, the last time I heard that phrase was the last time."
Darn...
This business discussion is going nowhere.
This girl is completely missing the point!
Chen Jianhai irritably scratched his leg.
Seeing the God of Wealth rolling his eyes, Ning Youyou felt a bit panicked.
She knew she had said something wrong, but she genuinely didn't understand what Boss Chen meant.
"Stay calm, stay calm!"
"The president taught me to listen between the lines and understand the other person's intentions!"
Ning Youyou's mind raced,
Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind.
"If it's Boss Chen's private vacation manor, he can use it as he pleases, so why talk business with our travel agency?"
With this idea, she seemed to grasp a bit more.
Travel agencies essentially act as retail agents, providing information, resources, and other travel services.
Those who do business with travel agencies are usually scenic spots, local shopping centers, hotels, inns, or restaurants.
They all serve the public and provide shared services.
Seeing Chen Jianhai frowning and racking his brains for the right words,
She tentatively said,
"Boss Chen, you're so kind to offer your private manor to tired travelers."
Hearing this,
Chen Jianhai felt like he heard heavenly music, scratching his leg vigorously.
"Exactly!"
"My main work is in Nanjiang, and with such a large hotel family relying on me, I don't have time for vacations!"
"Leaving such a big place empty is a waste, so why not contribute to society!"
"Don't you think so, Director Ning?"
Ning Youyou nodded vigorously!