"Did you really just call Lin Yi General Lin?!"
Liu Sisi could hardly believe what she was hearing. How could a former salesman become the owner of the Peninsula Hotel? The hotel's annual revenue exceeded 100 million RMB! Just one month's earnings could match the entire annual income of Yunjie's family. Liu Sisi felt as if she had turned into a sand sculpture under a torrential downpour.
Lin Yi nodded, looking at the managers of the Peninsula Hotel. "Let's go. Starting today, we're going to be colleagues."
"Yes, yes, as Mr. Lin says," the managers replied, their voices filled with shock and respect.
Lin Yi's words left the mid-level and senior hotel managers stunned. How unexpected! Their new boss was so young and friendly, completely different from what they had anticipated.
"Mr. Lin, let's go to the meeting room on the top floor. As the new owner, you'll need to review our work," said one of the senior managers.
"Alright, let's go," Lin Yi said, adjusting to his new identity. This was now his industry, so he needed to understand everything.
In the conference room on the fifth floor, the executives presented the latest financial documents and expenditure statistics. Lin Yi looked at the stack of papers on the table and felt slightly overwhelmed. Although he wasn't a professional, he understood the importance of grasping this information. Still, he decided to trust the existing management team.
"I won't be reading all of this. I trust the current team. Even though I'm the new boss and we haven't interacted before, I see sincerity in all your eyes. I'm confident you won't make mistakes," Lin Yi said confidently.
The hotel managers expressed their thanks with deep respect. They were impressed by their new boss's extraordinary trust.
"Thank you for your trust, Boss. We will do our best and strive for even better results!" said one of the managers enthusiastically.
Suddenly, a quick knock was heard at the conference room door. "Come in," Lin Yi ordered.
A nervous female employee entered. "Manager Wang, a guest in room 1704 wants to complain. We can't stop him. Please resolve this issue as soon as possible."
"Guest complaint? What's the problem?" Lin Yi asked.
"He applied for a car rental yesterday, but the Mercedes-Benz he wanted was borrowed by a VIP customer with special privileges. We offered a replacement vehicle, but he refused and complained to us," the female employee explained.
Wang Tianlong, the hotel manager, listened silently. Not knowing much about hotel regulations, Lin Yi decided to handle the issue himself.
"Let me take care of this. I'll check it out," Lin Yi said, then headed towards the elevator.
Arriving on the 17th floor, Lin Yi knocked on the door of room 1704. "I've informed you, if this issue isn't resolved properly, I will…"
The door opened, and Gu Jingshu was surprised to see the handsome figure at her door. "Hello, I'm the manager of the Peninsula Hotel. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you won't complain further."
Gu Jingshu looked shocked and a bit awkward. "Oh, it's fine. It's not a big deal. You can arrange another car for me."
"If you don't mind, I can offer you a Pagani. It's definitely a better car than the Mercedes-Benz," Lin Yi offered with a friendly smile.
"Really? Are you lending me a Pagani?" Gu Jingshu asked incredulously.
"Yes, Pagani is a superior car. However, if you prefer, I can try to arrange a Mercedes-Benz for you as quickly as possible," Lin Yi explained.
Gu Jingshu looked confused and astonished. "I'm not sure I can drive a Pagani. Supercars are different from regular cars."
"Alright, where would you like to go? I'll drive you," Lin Yi offered helpfully.
Gu Jingshu, impressed, couldn't hold back her smile. "You're really going to drive me? Are you serious?"
"Yes, I will drive you," Lin Yi replied sincerely.
A short while later, Gu Jingshu emerged in a new outfit—a light blue skirt and high heels—that made her look very charming.
"I'm ready. Let's go," Gu Jingshu said.
"Alright," Lin Yi said, leading the way out.
Outside, Liu Sisi and her friends were discussing at the hotel entrance. "Yunjie, hurry up! Lin Yi will be out soon, and I don't want him to misunderstand," Liu Sisi said.
"Don't worry! We're together, aren't we?" Yunjie replied with a sneer.
As Lin Yi and Gu Jingshu exited the hotel, Liu Sisi felt uneasy about the situation. "Sisi, are you sure Lin Yi won't turn around?" asked one of her friends.
"Yes, I'm sure he won't care. Even though we have a past, I've apologized. He'll surely forgive me if I plead sincerely," Liu Sisi answered confidently.
Her friend agreed. "You're right. But remember, don't stay here too long. It's better to clear the car first."
Meanwhile, Lin Yi and Gu Jingshu had already left the hotel. "What are you doing?" Lin Yi asked with a smile.