I Have a Five-star Seaside Hotel

"It's fine!"

"For tourists like them, we have each of them sign an informed consent form."

"And the agreement clearly states that they voluntarily agreed to not use protective measures. Here, take a look."

When the Dog Boss, furious and spitting with anger, questioned why the tourists weren't provided with protective measures, the islander in charge of the ape path calmly pulled out a stack of "Informed Consent Agreements" from a drawer and handed them over.

Each "Informed Consent Agreement" clearly listed various terms, with the tourists' handwritten ID numbers and signatures at the bottom.

It had the feel of signing a life-and-death waiver.

Chen Jianhai flipped through the thick stack of waivers, feeling more and more uneasy as he read.

This can't go on like this!

The Golden Jellyfish Lake is just a tourist attraction, and the ape path is just a small activity to add some flair.

It's not a wild mountain, nor is it a professional climbing route.

He truly hadn't expected it to attract so many climbing enthusiasts.

Even though they signed the "Informed Consent Agreement," if something happened, not only would the Jellyfish Lake be held responsible, but the reputation of the scenic area would also be ruined. The good reputation the island had built up from hosting the marathon would be destroyed.

Most importantly, life is priceless!

While everyone has the freedom to live their life as they choose, when Chen Jianhai sees such reckless behavior, he feels compelled to stop it, nipping any dangerous tendencies in the bud.

"Does the old man know about this?" Chen Jianhai asked.

"Yes," the ape path islander replied directly.

Chen Jianhai: "..."

"Dog Boss, don't worry. We have a medical room and a rescue team on standby. Safety officers are always ready to handle any danger," the ape path islander said.

"That's not the point..." Chen Jianhai shook his head.

With a worried expression, he handed the stack of "Informed Consent Agreements" back to the ape path islander and turned to climb up the mountain along the nearby stone path.

Compared to the previously neglected scenic area, the Golden Jellyfish Lake area was now bustling with activity.

At noon, it was the perfect time for the golden jellyfish to rise to the surface to breathe. Large golden jellyfish floated on the emerald-green lake, shimmering with a golden glow.

Many tourists stood by the lake, admiring the beautiful natural scenery, while others wore diving gear, undergoing basic diving training nearby, preparing to enter the lake and play with the jellyfish.

"Boss Chen?!"

As soon as Chen Jianhai reached the top of the mountain, he ran into an acquaintance.

"Professor Yuan Xiao?" Chen Jianhai's eyes lit up as he extended his hand to greet the other man.

"Are you still here doing research?" Chen Jianhai asked warmly.

"Yes, this area has great geological value, and the reproduction and survival of the golden jellyfish are also important research topics. We've been conducting surveys here recently," Yuan Xiao replied with a smile.

Such dedication!

Chen Jianhai looked at Yuan Xiao with admiration.

When they first met, Yuan Xiao had seemed like a well-maintained, scholarly doctoral supervisor from the Life Sciences College of Nanjiang University's Department of Biological Sciences and Bioinformatics.

But after more than half a year of exposure to the island's sea breeze and sunlight, Yuan Xiao's skin had tanned significantly, and his face had thinned to the point where his cheekbones were almost protruding.

Tsk tsk tsk, the food and living conditions must be tough!

"Professor Yuan, where do you stay while working at the Jellyfish Lake every day?"

"If you don't mind, you can stay at our Jasmine Hotel. Food and lodging are on me," Chen Jianhai offered generously.

Yuan Xiao quickly responded, "Boss Chen, thank you!"

"We've already found a place to stay on the island, so there's no need to go to the hotel."

Chen Jianhai asked curiously, "Where are you staying?"

"At my place," a voice chimed in from the side.

Chen Jianhai turned around and immediately smiled.

"Old Man!"

Chen Jianhai opened his arms and hugged the shirtless old man, planting a kiss on his round forehead.

"Get off me!"

The shirtless old man pushed Chen Jianhai away with a mix of scolding and laughter. "When did you get back? You didn't even give me a heads-up."

"I just arrived. I didn't see you at the dock, so they told me you were at the Jellyfish Lake, and I came here," Chen Jianhai explained with a smile. "So Professor Yuan is staying at your place now?"

The shirtless old man replied, "Yes, at my place."

"Your hotel is nice, but it's too expensive at several thousand a night! So I just let Professor Yuan stay at my place."

After not seeing each other for so long, both Chen Jianhai and the shirtless old man were thrilled.

They sat down and chatted for a while about everyday matters before Chen Jianhai finally brought up the main topic.

"Fish baskets?"

"Yes!"

"They're selling really well!"

The shirtless old man pointed to the nearby Moonlight Jellyfish Souvenir Shop.

Inside the shop, a row of colorful small fish baskets hung on display.

These fish baskets were each about the size of a fist, exquisitely crafted, plump and round in shape. Some even had small silver bells attached, which jingled in the wind, looking both auspicious and adorable.

"Earlier, when you asked us to make 500 fish baskets, I thought it was too many and was worried they wouldn't sell. But now, these small fish baskets are selling like hotcakes."

The shirtless old man couldn't contain his excitement as he spoke:

"Recently, some of the young people on the island have been planning to set up an official flagship online store to sell fish baskets and other island products."

"That's fantastic!" Chen Jianhai was delighted to hear about the success of the small fish baskets.

"At the beginning of next month, there's a large beer symposium and exchange conference being held in Nanjiang, and the venue happens to be my Langai Hotel."

"The event organizers want to introduce a souvenir that represents the local characteristics of Nanjiang."

"I think there's nothing more fitting than our small fish baskets!"

"This is an opportunity!"

Chen Jianhai's eyes sparkled with determination. "If we can promote Xiaomajia Island's small fish baskets at this event, it will be a huge boost for the island's reputation!"

"Great! Whatever you say, Gourd Boy, we'll do it. Just tell us how, and we'll fully cooperate!" the shirtless old man declared firmly.

"Alright, I'll take a few fish baskets back with me first to gauge the organizers' interest."

Chen Jianhai's expression turned serious. "After all, this isn't just about promoting tourism culture. It also needs to align with the theme of the beer conference. We'll see if the organizers want us to make any additional design adjustments to the fish baskets."

"We might need to tweak the design of the small fish baskets a bit."

"We'll follow your lead," the shirtless old man said, waving his large palm fan like a strategist.

"Good."

With the shirtless old man's support, Chen Jianhai felt more confident.

But there was another matter that needed to be addressed.

"Old Man, what about the ape path in the scenic area? Why aren't you managing it?"

The shirtless old man was puzzled. "The ape path? What's wrong with it?"

Chen Jianhai recounted what he had seen earlier. The shirtless old man asked, "Didn't they all sign the informed consent forms?"

Chen Jianhai frowned. "Even if they signed the forms, it doesn't mean we're free from liability. When I designed the ape path, it was meant to be fun, not for extreme sports."

"Besides, this isn't an amusement park; it's a scenic area on an island."

"Even though we have a small clinic on the island, if something serious happens, it would be difficult to get them back to Nanjiang for treatment."

"My suggestion is to play it safe. Even if they want to do some light climbing, they should at least wear extra safety harnesses."

Chen Jianhai's tone was firm.

"Alright, I'll talk to the islanders at the foot of the mountain and tell them to stop the extreme sports," the shirtless old man said, waving his fan again, fully accepting Chen Jianhai's suggestion.

"It's almost lunchtime. Come on, let's go to my place for a meal."

As he spoke, the shirtless old man stood up and was about to drag Chen Jianhai home for lunch.

"I can't make it for lunch today. I already promised Little Song I'd go to his place for fish soup."

Chen Jianhai looked at the shirtless old man's disapproving expression and spoke earnestly:

"Next time, I'll come for sure."

...

Under the shirtless old man's displeased gaze,

Chen Jianhai shamelessly went to the islander's house, enjoyed a hearty bowl of fish soup, and then hurried to the island's central mall.

The mall's location was... well, quite good!

At least, when Chen Jianhai saw the mall, he silently gave a thumbs-up for its placement.

Since the only main road on Xiaomajia Island had long been occupied by the islanders' small shops, the mall had to settle for a spot closer to the island's center.

Due to limited land resources, the mall couldn't be very large, making it more like a compact mini-mall.

Although small in scale, it was well-equipped, and with the addition of many island-themed elements during its construction, it had a lively atmosphere.

As Chen Jianhai headed toward the Summer Momo Café,

a middle-aged man with glasses and a refined appearance stood in front of the café, looking at the small blackboard hanging in the window.

"Today's Special at Summer Momo: Red Velvet Cake, Hazelnut Milk Squares, Cherry Mille-Feuille, Chocolate Crispy Rolls."

"Today's Boss Lunch Special: Tuna Grain Salad, Ham Rolls, Mixed Nuts."

...

The small blackboard, adorned with colorful chalk drawings, displayed a simple dessert menu.

Beside it were drawings of candies, bees, and other cute patterns, giving it a whimsical touch that matched Summer Momo's blue, white, and green color scheme, making it quite eye-catching in the mall.

"Interesting. The desserts change every day."

A glint of light reflected off the man's glasses.

His name was Zhu Songzhou, and his job was consulting for malls, helping large shopping centers find promising and developing brands.

He had facilitated the leasing for most of the brands in the island's mall.

Originally, he had planned to take a vacation on the island during the operational feedback period, but he hadn't expected to stumble upon Summer Momo Café, a potential goldmine!

He had been observing Summer Momo for several days.

Although it was a newly opened local café, it had strong financial backing, an efficient business model, excellent customer service, and a solid corporate culture—a brand with great potential.

If he could introduce this brand to other large malls, he might just make a hefty commission!

Zhu Songzhou adjusted his glasses, which reflected a cold glint, and walked in.

"Hmm, the decor is quite nice."

As soon as he pushed open the door, Zhu Songzhou gave a nod of approval to Summer Momo's interior design.

Having grown accustomed to the deep brown decor and upscale background music of Moon New Source Café,

Summer Momo's blue-and-green color scheme felt fresh and relaxing, with light and cheerful background music. If it were opened in a bustling downtown area, it would likely attract many young people.

"Sir, what would you like to order?"

Feng Di, wearing Summer Momo's crisp blue-and-green uniform, greeted him warmly.

They say success breeds confidence,

but good business truly nurtures people!

Over the past six months, since Summer Momo opened, Feng Di seemed to have turned his luck around. Business was getting better every day, and the café's customer flow was steadily increasing. Sometimes, it was so busy that he didn't even have time to drink water.

Seeing the café finally take off,

Feng Di found joy in the hustle and bustle. Far from being worn out, he became more energetic and spirited, full of vitality.

Zhu Songzhou: "I'll have a large Momo Classic Americano and a Hazelnut Milk Square. How much is that?"

Feng Di replied enthusiastically, "Sir, the Momo Classic Americano is 30 yuan, and the Hazelnut Milk Square is 36 yuan."

Not cheap.

A glint flashed across Zhu Songzhou's glasses.

Although he didn't know how the coffee tasted, the pricing was on par with big chains like Moon New Source.

"Ambitious..."

The thought crossed Zhu Songzhou's mind in an instant.

"Sir, are you a member of our café?"

Feng Di asked warmly, gesturing toward a blue-and-green QR code on the counter.

"If you're new, you can scan our QR code to download the Summer Momo Coffee app and get a 20% discount coupon."

A 20% discount?!

Zhu Songzhou was taken aback.

That's quite a deal!

Not one to pass up a good bargain, Zhu Songzhou downloaded the app and, with Feng Di's help, quickly registered as a member and claimed the 20% discount coupon.

"Sir, your order is one Momo Classic Americano and one Hazelnut Milk Square, totaling 66 yuan."

"With your 20% discount coupon, the total comes to 13.2 yuan."

"Would you like to pay in cash or by scanning the code?"

Feng Di expertly entered the items into the machine and asked with genuine sincerity.

13.2 yuan?!

That's so cheap!

Zhu Songzhou stared at the amount displayed on the machine in disbelief.

This was practically a steal!