I Have a Five-star Seaside Hotel

The meeting room was dead silent. 

After a long while, several key members of the Magic Century Theme Park secretly sighed. 

In the past, they had proudly believed that their biggest competitor in building and perfecting the Magic Century Theme Park was themselves. 

But now... their most formidable opponent turned out to be the hotel next door. 

"Don't let me find out who leaked this!" 

The HR manager's eyes flashed with murderous intent. He picked up his notebook, gave Lin Tao a sympathetic look, and then walked out of the meeting room. 

"Originally, I was 500,000 words short of the deadline. Now, it seems I'm only allowed to be 5,000 words short." 

The head of the marketing department sighed deeply, pinching the bridge of his nose. He also gave Lin Tao a sympathetic glance before leaving the room. 

"Let's just go back and work hard." 

"Times are tough." 

"Sigh..." 

One by one, the people in the meeting room stood up, their shoulders heavy with pressure. 

Under the shadow of Chen Jianhai's Lion Lake Castle Hotel, the Magic Century Theme Park, despite being a top-tier attraction, was constantly being overshadowed. 

And to make matters worse, the hotel wasn't even a direct competitor. 

Lion Lake Castle Hotel's main business was hospitality, and the amusement park was just an added service for guests. There was no way to argue against that. 

But no matter what, they were just getting scolded. The real victim here was Lin Tao. 

Although Jamie was a foreign boss, aside from being strict and demanding at work, he had a good personal relationship with his employees. 

Especially with Lin Tao, as they had studied abroad together and had always been close. 

Otherwise, Jamie wouldn't have gone against the majority to bring Lin Tao to Zaomen. 

But despite their good relationship, 

the words Jamie had spoken in the meeting were like a slap in the face, showing no mercy. 

If Lin Tao couldn't resolve the issues at Colorful Holiday Resort Hotel by next week, he might really be fired. 

Under the sympathetic gazes of his colleagues, 

Lin Tao silently stood up, closed his notebook, and walked out of the meeting room. 

... 

The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and flowers were blooming~~~ 

Chen Jianhai sat on the high-speed train, leisurely heading to Zaomen. 

"What are you doing?" 

"Damn it, stop playing on the big slide! Have the doorman drive you over. Let's go into the city today." 

"Yeah, yeah, and we can grab a meal at your barbecue place." 

"I'll be there in about an hour and a half. Hurry up and get ready." 

After hanging up, Chen Jianhai rolled his eyes in exasperation. 

Many people loved playing on the big slide, but few were as obsessed as Xiao Lang. 

In fact, a few days ago, Xiao Lang had even suggested building a water-powered elevator that could lift people directly from the swimming pool to the top of the slide. 

Otherwise, climbing the stairs every day was making his thighs ache. 

"How about I just carry you up there?" 

Hearing Chen Jianhai's sarcastic remark, Xiao Lang, either genuinely oblivious or pretending to be, immediately jumped onto Chen Jianhai's back and shamelessly said: 

"That could work." 

In the end, Chen Jianhai had to perform a backflip, sending both of them crashing into the pool and nearly drowning Xiao Lang before the matter was settled. 

But despite the scolding and the摔 (throwing), 

Chen Jianhai did take Xiao Lang's suggestion to heart. 

"System!" 

Chen Jianhai summoned the system panel in his mind and asked: 

"Do you have a water-powered elevator for pools?" 

"Ding!" 

The familiar, cold voice of the system echoed in Chen Jianhai's mind. 

"Based on the host's request, the following products have been filtered. Please make a selection:" 

As soon as the system's voice faded, 

several colorful icons appeared on the light blue virtual panel. 

Chen Jianhai clicked on each one, examining them carefully, until his eyes landed on something resembling a hand-cranked coffee grinder. 

"This thing looks amazing!!" 

Chen Jianhai clicked on the product description: 

"Product Name: Poolside Cheese Waterfall Mill~" 

"Product Description: Smells good?? Yes!! Really good!!" 

"When golden cheese turns into cool pool water cascading down, the rotating mill handle can send the sounds of joy to any desired height." 

"Note: This product can be adjusted in height and emits a faint cheese aroma during use." 

A faint cheese aroma... huh? 

Chen Jianhai's eyes lit up as he read the last line! 

I could totally set up a few fried cheese hot dog stands nearby!! 

That way, when people smell the cheese and can't resist, they won't even need to be called over—they'll just go buy some on their own. 

"Hehehe~~~" 

The thought of adding more revenue streams to the amusement park excited Chen Jianhai. 

"Let's do it!" 

Without hesitation, Chen Jianhai spent 1,200 points to buy four Poolside Cheese Waterfall Mills and another 1,000 points for six Fried Cheese Hot Dog Shell Carts. 

Satisfied, he closed the system panel, crossed his arms, and leaned back in his seat. 

But just as a smile began to form on his lips, 

another concern crept into his mind. 

He wondered if the mermaids in the lake were enjoying the new carousel he had bought. 

What if they got upset and flipped over a guest's boat? 

"Ah, business is tough~" Chen Jianhai sighed softly. 

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. 

Feeling frustrated, 

Chen Jianhai lazily yawned, tilted his head, and immediately fell into a deep, snoring sleep. 

... 

The high-speed train moved quickly. 

Before long, the announcement woke Chen Jianhai from his nap. He stepped off the train, got into a奔马 (Benma) sedan, and headed out. 

"Brother Hai, why did you suddenly decide to go into the city?" Xiao Lang asked curiously. 

"Just wanted to soak up some human energy~ Staying out in that desolate area all day, hardly seeing anyone, I feel like I'm drifting away from the hustle and bustle of life," Chen Jianhai made up an excuse on the spot. 

"You're right about that," Xiao Lang nodded in agreement. 

"Your Langai Hotel and the small island hotel were always packed with people. But this Lion Lake Castle Hotel feels so empty. I don't feel the liveliness either." 

Chen Jianhai: ... 

You didn't have to say that! 

Ouch! 

"If only the visitors from the Magic Century Theme Park next door could come to my place." 

Chen Jianhai had been jealous of this for days. 

Right now, Lion Lake Castle Hotel was operating at a loss. Forget breaking even—if it weren't for the other two hotels covering the costs, they wouldn't even be able to pay the employees' salaries. 

The electricity and water bills alone were a headache. 

But there was nothing he could do. He couldn't stand at the entrance with a handkerchief, pulling people into the hotel one by one. 

He could only take it one step at a time. 

As he thought this, Chen Jianhai yawned again. 

He had been woken up early by Xu Yong's call and hadn't slept well since. Plus, rushing back to Nanjiang, meeting with Huang Baichuan, and then taking the high-speed train back to Zaomen had really worn him out. 

"If only I had a helicopter to fly back and forth," Chen Jianhai sighed inwardly. 

"How's your Xiao Lang's East Sea Dragon Palace BBQ doing? I haven't heard you talk about it lately," Chen Jianhai asked curiously. 

"It's running as usual. I haven't been to the shop in a while, so I thought I'd check it out today." 

As Xiao Lang spoke, he couldn't help but rub his hands together excitedly. 

"It's been a while since I last grilled skewers. I'm really itching to do it today." 

"Brother Hai! I'll grill some skewers for you myself later!" 

Ten minutes later, Xiao Lang swaggered into his own territory with Chen Jianhai in tow. 

He had expected his employees to come rushing out to greet him, or at least hear a chorus of "Welcome back, boss!" or "Boss, you're back?!" 

But to his surprise, it was peak dining hours. 

The restaurant was packed, with a thick crowd of people inside. Even the small stools and stone pillars outside were occupied by waiting customers. 

"How many in your party, sir?" 

As soon as they reached the entrance, a server rushed over with a pen and paper, ready to take their number. 

"Take a good look at who I am," Xiao Lang said, exasperated. 

"Boss?!" The server was stunned, finally recognizing the new owner. 

"Is there any room inside?" Xiao Lang asked. 

"Only the private room you reserved for yourself is available. All the other tables and private rooms are full," the server replied. 

"Wow... good thing I kept that backup room for myself, or the three of us would be eating on the curb today," Xiao Lang sighed in relief. 

It wasn't a big deal for Chen Jianhai to not have a seat. 

After all, they had grown up together, peeing in mud puddles and stealing cabbages from neighbors. 

They had spent countless nights sitting on curbs, grilling skewers, drinking beer, and singing folk songs. 

But the doorman who drove them here was also present, so they needed to at least have a proper table for him to eat at. 

Chen Jianhai and the doorman followed Xiao Lang into the barbecue restaurant, their eyes widening at the packed crowd inside. 

"Wow, business is booming!" 

"I never thought this place was so popular when I came to East Sea Dragon Palace before!" 

Xiao Lang led them to the best private room on the top floor and said: 

"Brother Hai, you two wait here! I'll go grill some skewers for you myself today!" 

With that, Xiao Lang turned and walked downstairs, his背影 (back) radiating confidence. 

"Brother Lang's place is huge! This is my first time here!" 

Once the private room door was closed, the doorman pulled out his phone and started taking pictures left and right. 

The previous "Xiao Lang's BBQ" was only two stories tall, and most customers ate outside on small stools and tables. Stepping into such a large restaurant felt a bit surreal. 

Chen Jianhai wasn't idle either. He stood by the window, looking at the Zaomen Rainbow Mall across the street. 

The main reason he had dragged Xiao Lang into the city was to conduct some market research on the Zaomen Rainbow Mall, checking out its operations and customer flow to prepare for Summer Momo's entry into Zaomen. 

From what he could see, the Rainbow Mall looked pretty good. 

It had everything you'd expect from a mall: supermarkets, apartments, karaoke bars, and a pedestrian street. It was a mature, multifunctional commercial complex. 

The customer flow was also decent, with people coming and going. A line of taxis waited outside the mall's entrance. 

Of course, it would have been even better if the first floor didn't have the huge "Moon New Source" coffee shop sign. 

Looking at the massive "Moon New Source" billboards and posters on the mall, Chen Jianhai frowned. 

Not advertising is not an option...! 

Moon New Source, a long-established coffee brand, was still tirelessly promoting itself. 

As a newcomer, Chen Jianhai couldn't afford to slack off either. 

Chen Jianhai was now determined that once Summer Momo moved from the island to Zaomen, advertising would have to start immediately! 

If there were ad spaces available, he'd take them. 

If there weren't, he'd create ad spaces! 

If all else failed, he'd hire a celebrity to endorse the brand! 

In short, he wanted to see blue-and-green "Summer Momo" billboards all over the city! 

"I wonder how Zhu Tingting is doing. Has she become a big star yet?" 

A thought suddenly crossed Chen Jianhai's mind. 

"If she has, maybe I can get her to endorse Summer Momo. It might even save on endorsement fees." 

... 

While Chen Jianhai was busy planning Summer Momo's future, 

Xiao Lang was downstairs, grilling skewers with great enthusiasm. 

The restaurant staff and grill masters watched in awe, completely impressed by Xiao Lang's熟练 (skilled) barbecue techniques. 

"What are you looking at? Get back to work!" 

Xiao Lang flipped the skewers while vigorously fanning them with his hand. 

As the skewers were almost done, Xiao Lang quickly grabbed some salt, cumin, and chili powder from the nearby containers and sprinkled them on the skewers. 

Instantly, the aroma of the meat filled the air. 

Xiao Lang took a deep whiff! 

Delicious!!! 

No one else's skewers could compare to his own. 

Just as Xiao Lang was happily grilling, a server hurried over. 

"Table A7 forgot to order lamb skewers. Can someone give me 10 skewers? The customers are getting impatient." 

"Wait two minutes, I'll grill them now." 

A deep voice came from the grill next to Xiao Lang. 

Forgotten orders were pretty common. 

After all, humans aren't machines. 

When there were too many customers and too many orders, mistakes were bound to happen. But as long as they were handled promptly, the issues could be resolved. 

"Here, take these 10 lamb skewers." 

Without hesitation, Xiao Lang grabbed 10 sizzling lamb skewers from his grill and handed them over. 

These skewers were meant for him, Chen Jianhai, and the doorman, so having a few more or less didn't matter. 

The important thing was not to delay the customers' meals. 

Bending down, Xiao Lang pulled out 10 chicken wings from the kitchen, brushed them with honey, and started grilling them again. 

... 

At East Sea Dragon Palace BBQ, a family of three was waiting for their lamb skewers. 

"Sir, here are the 10 lamb skewers you ordered," the server said apologetically as he placed the plate on Table A7. 

"No problem," the middle-aged man at the table replied. 

Watching the server leave, the middle-aged woman across from him picked up a skewer and said curiously: 

"When did this place get so popular? I never noticed before!" 

The middle-aged man smiled. "I heard they changed owners. Maybe the new owner has good风水 (feng shui), bringing in more business and customers." 

The middle-aged woman also smiled. "Yeah, sometimes success in business really is a matter of fate..." 

As the two were talking, 

their young daughter, who had been quietly eating, suddenly pointed at the lamb skewers and exclaimed excitedly: 

"Mom, Dad, stop talking!! Try this!!" 

"These lamb skewers are amazing!!!!"