"Young Master, aren't you going to take a look?"
"I've already looked! I can scan things quickly, don't worry!"
Mike was speechless when he heard Shang Yunyan. The Young Master had merely flipped through a few pages, and that counted as looking?
"Alright, it's signed! By the way, Mike, this ship might become the highlight of my travel company in the future. I noticed many attractions weren't developed during my ride on the observation deck, right?"
"Yes, Young Master! Right now, there are only about a dozen of us on the entire ship, including the casino, KTV, amusement park, street food, gym, cinema, and a whole range of onboard facilities that you'll need to hire staff for and get operating!"
"Got it! If the ship stays here without moving, it'll cost about 100 million a year, including salaries for all of you. But what if we put it into operation?"
"Probably over 300 million! If all the projects are opened up, the operating costs could exceed 500 million. I also suggest turning it into a tourist venture, as this ship is bound to be the greatest in the world! A true titan among vessels!"
Hearing Mike's words, Shang Yunyan nodded. Over 500 million wouldn't exceed 1 billion. If 10,000 people signed up for a sea vacation and each paid 30,000 yuan, that would be 300 million. If it were 50,000, it would be 500 million. Generally, these global cruise trips last for dozens of days or even months, costing each person over 100,000 or more. The onboard consumables are also incredibly profitable. Shang Yunyan was clearly invested in this ship and even planned to take his company's employees on a cruise!
"Let's go, show me around the ship. I want to check the detailed environment and see if there are any areas that need improvement!"
"Yes, Young Master! Please follow me!"
This ship was massive. By the time Shang Yunyan had explored for nearly six o'clock, he had only seen some amusement facilities, leisure areas, and luxurious VIP accommodations!
"Young Master! The accommodation on the ship is divided into five categories. The lowest tier has four people per room, but each room includes a bathroom and shower. They have bunk beds with space for luggage below. The second tier consists of business rooms with both large and small beds. The third tier offers simple suites with living rooms and balconies, though the views aren't great. The fourth tier features townhouses, each about 300 square meters with amenities like TVs, refrigerators, and washing machines. The top tier is the super villa, equipped with everything mentioned before, plus a pool and the best views on the ship, but there are not many of those!"
"Okay, I understand now. Once I finalize my plans, I'll send someone to meet you for investment! That's enough for today; I need to head back. It's going to take a few hours!"
"Yes, Young Master! We'll be on the ship and occasionally go to the Imperial City for supplies. Just call me whenever you need anything!"
Shang Yunyan returned to the shore with the butler and others. Before leaving, he gazed at the giant vessel, pondering who would take charge of its operation.
His few secretaries were already occupied with their respective tasks. Shang Wantong and Shang Jingchen were managing the Yun Tian Xing project, while his brother Yan Che was busy with the pharmaceutical and cosmetics technology company, along with their sister. Meanwhile, Jian Cheng was occupied with merging Feite and Yuan Investment for their public listing. As for Shang Yunyan, he had completely excluded himself from the equation!
He figured it would be best for the secretaries to handle the cruise tourism operations. He couldn't run around with so many company affairs to deal with!
"Ding! Host! Don't forget about the Wish Key! After helping the Xu family, you've received an extra chance! With the system upgrade, your other keys are still available. You can use the Wish Key again!"
"I'm hesitant, System! I still rely on the system functions and don't want to use them up too soon. I guess I'm not strong enough yet!"
"Well, Host, recognizing that is progress! Hurry home; someone is looking for you!"
"Who?"
The system fell silent again, earning Shang Yunyan a roll of his eyes. That annoying system always went quiet at this time; he wondered if it had lagged!
On the way back, Duan Yuru contacted the chef to start cooking!
At this moment, Xu Daqiang from the Xu family and his second brother Xu Yaoyang arrived outside the Shang family's gate and knocked for a long time, until Aunt Zhang finally opened the door!
"Hello! Who are you looking for?"
"I'm Xu Daqiang, living next door. Is Mr. Shang at home?"
"Our Young Master isn't home. He went out this afternoon with the butler, bodyguard, and doctor! But we just got word that the Young Master is on his way back!"