I Have a Five-star Seaside Hotel

As the only Stork Eagle Country native present, Jamie took on the responsibility of ordering for the group. 

The four of them ordered a cheese fondue, a roasted pork knuckle with sausages, potato pancakes, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread. 

Apart from Jamie, everyone else at the table was from the local country and wasn't very familiar with Stork Eagle Country cuisine. In fact, they found it a bit strange. 

To them, hot pot only came in two varieties: clear broth and spicy oil. 

At most, there might be some mushroom broth, pork stomach broth, or chicken broth for variety. 

But cheese soup for hot pot? How could that possibly taste good? 

Lin Tao and the others frowned slightly, bracing themselves for what they assumed would be a culinary disaster. 

Soon, the cheese fondue and roasted chestnuts were brought to the table by the server. 

A small red ceramic pot sat on a black stove, with a small flame flickering underneath, slowly simmering the cheese soup inside. 

A rich, milky aroma wafted from the golden, creamy cheese soup. 

Next to the cheese fondue was a basket of French bread cut into small pieces. 

How do you eat this? 

Lin Tao, the amusement project manager, and the finance department head shifted their gazes from the fondue to the bread, then back to the fondue. 

No one made the first move. 

Jamie, however, lit up. He picked up a fork, speared a piece of baguette, 

dipped it into the cheese fondue, swirling it around to coat it with the thick, stringy cheese, and then popped it into his mouth. 

"Nice!!" 

Jamie couldn't help but close his eyes, his face showing pure delight. 

Watching Jamie enthusiastically dip piece after piece of bread into the cheese fondue, eating with obvious relish, 

Lin Tao, the amusement project manager, and the finance department head swallowed hard. 

Three forks simultaneously stabbed into the baguette, following Jamie's lead, dipping the bread into the cheese and taking a bite. 

Instantly! 

All three of them put down their forks, their faces showing expressions of utter despair. 

How the hell is this considered hot pot!!!? 

The three of them glanced subtly at Jamie, who was devouring the food with gusto, 

their eyes filled with confusion: "How can he eat this?" 

... 

Food, art, and music are always the best ways to bridge the gap between strangers. 

Especially when you're in a foreign land and get to taste the flavors of home, 

that mix of unfamiliarity and deep familiarity can subtly stir the emotions of any expatriate. 

Jamie nearly polished off the entire table of dishes. 

"It's been almost 8 years since I've had roasted pork knuckle that tasted like this." 

After finishing the last piece of pork knuckle on his plate, 

Jamie popped a piece of chocolate into his mouth and gazed out the window, as if looking through the horizon toward the other side of the world. 

Jamie looked at the Lion Castle Hotel amusement park in the distance and suddenly asked: 

"How long would it take to build the U-shaped Ferris wheel at the earliest?" 

Lin Tao and the finance department head: ??? 

What does this mean? 

We haven't even visited Lion Castle Hotel's amusement park yet. Why are you suddenly asking this?!! 

"If the other party cooperates, it can be completed within 2 months." 

The amusement project manager thought for a moment and said, "The budget would be around 2 million, at most." 

Jamie's eyes turned to the amusement project manager. 

The amusement project manager continued: "The U-shaped Ferris wheel is different from traditional designs. The axle, load-bearing, and drive systems all need to be recalculated." 

"The support frame and cable materials also need to be carefully selected." 

"2 million is just a conservative estimate. The final cost will depend on the size and length of the Ferris wheel." 

"I see." Jamie nodded and didn't say anything more. 

After finishing their meal at Fox and Rabbit Country Kitchen, Jamie was in a noticeably good mood. 

In fact, before coming, the four of them had already gained a fairly comprehensive understanding of Lion Castle Hotel through videos and various online posts. 

They had even studied some details more thoroughly than Chen Jianhai himself. 

So after a quick tour of Lion Castle Hotel's amusement park and scouting potential locations for the Ferris wheel and roller coaster, 

Jamie led the team back to Magic Century Theme Park that very night to discuss and finalize the collaboration with Lion Castle Hotel. 

Over the next few days, the entire amusement project team and the finance department worked overtime, 

with numerous technical consultants gathered to brainstorm. 

After roughly estimating the construction conditions, costs, and timeline for the U-shaped Ferris wheel, 

on the morning of the fifth day, the amusement project manager knocked on Jamie's office door with a thick stack of documents. 

... 

These five days had been quite enjoyable for Chen Jianhai. 

"Good morning, boss~" 

"Good morning." 

"Boss, everything at Langai Hotel is going smoothly today. Business is good. Goodnight, boss." 

"Goodnight." 

... 

Messages like these filled the chat history between Chen Jianhai and Wen Zifan. 

Ever since Chen Jianhai had driven back to Nanjiang in the middle of the night, Wen Zifan had been sending him good morning and goodnight messages every day. 

At first, when Chen Jianhai suddenly received a "good morning" message from Wen Zifan, he thought she was about to report work to him. 

He waited foolishly for half a day, but no follow-up message came. 

It took him a few days to realize that these were Wen Zifan's affectionate messages, which made Chen Jianhai feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 

In the evenings, Chen Jianhai would even keep his phone close, waiting for Wen Zifan to message him first. 

"Why doesn't Fan send me messages at noon too!" 

Chen Jianhai scrolled through his phone, feeling restless. 

He wanted to message Wen Zifan, but he was afraid of disrupting her routine. What if she stopped messaging him altogether? 

So, helplessly, Chen Jianhai could only wait anxiously. 

"Knock knock." 

There was a knock at the door. 

Lin Suyang entered Chen Jianhai's office, 

"Boss, the collaboration proposal from next door is back!!!" 

Chen Jianhai, still staring at his chat with Wen Zifan, replied absentmindedly: 

"What do they say?" 

Lin Suyang: "They agreed!" 

"Not only did they agree to our proposal, but they also plan to build a U-shaped Ferris wheel between our two parks." 

"Here's the detailed collaboration proposal. Take a look." 

At this, Chen Jianhai immediately put down his phone. 

"They actually agreed?" 

Chen Jianhai grabbed the proposal and quickly flipped through it, stopping at the page about the U-shaped Ferris wheel. 

"Wow! This Jamie is quite the talent!" 

Chen Jianhai carefully studied the Ferris wheel design, growing more and more impressed. 

No wonder he's a professional in the amusement park business! 

At first, Chen Jianhai thought his idea of a giant roller coaster was already impressive, 

but he hadn't expected Jamie to come up with such an interactive amusement project! 

While the giant roller coaster would appeal to thrill-seekers, 

its intense nature would scare off those who were more timid or had heart conditions. 

But the giant Ferris wheel would perfectly solve that problem. 

Moreover, the Ferris wheel would be constantly rotating, allowing seamless transportation of guests between the two parks, 

making it even more convenient than the roller coaster in some ways. 

"I'll build a roller coaster, and they'll fund a Ferris wheel," 

"creating a perfect balance of excitement and relaxation," 

"with the roller coaster spiraling around the Ferris wheel… That would be incredibly fun!!!!" 

Chen Jianhai, who loved fun and excitement, was instantly sold on the idea. 

"What do you think of their proposal?" 

Chen Jianhai asked. 

"I think it's feasible!" Lin Suyang said seriously. 

"If our hotel can collaborate with Magic Century Theme Park, the publicity alone would create a huge buzz in Zaomen and the domestic amusement park industry." 

"It would greatly boost our hotel's reputation and visibility!" 

At this point, Lin Suyang's expression turned serious. 

"But I believe it's important to stay cautious." 

"Right now, our hotel and amusement park are on a strong upward trend, even overshadowing Magic Century Theme Park." 

"While I don't know much about construction, it's easy to create obstacles in projects that span two parks." 

"If they delay the construction, and our project gets stuck halfway, the losses would be huge." 

"So I think we should play it safe. We should include necessary safeguards and supervision clauses in the contract." 

"You make a good point." 

Listening to Lin Suyang's advice, Chen Jianhai nodded calmly, though he seemed somewhat distracted. 

To be honest, he wasn't worried about this at all. 

If anyone dared to interfere with the system's work, they'd get a swift chop to the neck, leaving them unrecognizable even to their own mother. 

It was one thing for him not to sabotage Magic Century Theme Park, but for them to try and cause trouble for him? 

Hah, 

dream on!!! 

But even so, the proper formalities still had to be followed. 

"Let's proceed as you suggested." 

Chen Jianhai smiled faintly: "It's time to arrange a face-to-face meeting with them." 

... 

With the approval of both bosses, the contract between Magic Century Theme Park and Lion Castle Hotel progressed smoothly. 

Two weeks later, 

two identical contracts were placed on the desks of Chen Jianhai and Jamie. 

Once both parties signed the contracts, they could choose an auspicious date to officially break ground on the project. 

Chen Jianhai carefully reviewed the contract, with a legal consultant from the hotel standing by to answer any questions. 

After going through all the terms, 

Chen Jianhai turned to the last page of the contract, took out a pen, and solemnly signed his name. 

At the same time, an auspicious date was chosen: 

On the 9th of next month, the joint project between Lion Castle Hotel and Magic Century Theme Park would officially begin! 

... 

Nanjiang 

White waves crashed against a white private yacht, sailing toward Little Vest Island under the bright sun. 

Inside the yacht, 

two elderly men sat on a sofa, drinking tea and chatting amiably. 

The man in the main seat had white hair and wore a pair of simple black cloth shoes. Though advanced in age, he was full of energy. He was the "white-haired old man" Chen Jianhai often mentioned. 

The man sitting across from him had a milder demeanor, his face radiating kindness and warmth. 

The white-haired old man picked up the teapot and poured tea for both of them, then said: 

"How many years has it been since we last saw each other?" 

"Every time I go to Huoxiang to see you, you're always busy. I don't know what's so important about running a nursing home!" 

The man in the maroon shirt smiled: "You're always busy with big projects. My nursing home may be small, but there's always something going on. I have a whole family to take care of. It's really busy." 

The white-haired old man snorted: "Cut the crap! Don't you know how old you are?!" 

"I'm barely hanging on, and you're two years older than me. You're not in great health yourself, yet you're still taking care of others." 

The maroon-shirted old man chuckled: "I've always been a worrier. I can't sit still." 

"When you're too old to work, come live in my nursing home. I'll take care of you." 

"Actually, our nursing home is quite lively. There are plenty of lovely elderly ladies. We've even matched a few couples!" 

"If you like anyone, I'll help you make the introduction. You're not in the best health, but you've got good fundamentals. You'll definitely succeed!" 

The white-haired old man was speechless at his friend's words. 

"Shut the hell up! Back in the day, you were always trying to set me up with pretty girls." 

"Now I'm old enough to be their grandfather, and I still haven't seen you introduce me to anyone." 

The white-haired old man brought up old grievances, but by the end, even he was laughing. 

The maroon-shirted old man chuckled. 

"Don't worry, there really are some lovely elderly ladies! A few of them are great at square dancing," 

"If you prefer tai chi, there are some who practice that too. There are even some who do Baduanjin and Yijinjing. Their hair is still jet black." 

Inside the yacht, the two old men happily chatted away. 

"By the way," 

"You're always so busy. What made you suddenly decide to visit Little Vest Island in Nanjiang this time?" the white-haired old man asked. 

The maroon-shirted old man replied: "Huoxiang is too cold. Once winter hits, it's impossible to go outside. The nursing home residents can only stay indoors." 

"For the past few years, I've been looking for a place where we can have a short winter retreat. Coincidentally, there's a Jasmine Hotel on Little Vest Island that seems promising." 

"Some people from the nursing home visited a few days ago and said the conditions were great. I wanted to see for myself. If it's suitable, I'll sign a contract with the hotel owner." 

"A hotel?!" 

The white-haired old man was momentarily stunned, then suddenly laughed as if remembering something. 

The maroon-shirted old man looked at his friend in confusion, "What's so funny about a hotel?" 

The white-haired old man shook his head and smiled: "Nothing, I just thought of a young friend who also runs a hotel. He's quite an interesting guy." 

As the two chatted, the yacht approached Little Vest Island. From a distance, they could see the small lighthouse on the white sandy beach. 

Although Jasmine Hotel's bulb dock was only designed to accommodate the Ocean Star luxury cruise ship, 

since the nursing home had already communicated with the hotel, 

the white-haired old man's private yacht was able to dock smoothly at the bulb dock. 

"Hello, I'm Rui Keya, the assistant to the owner of Jasmine Hotel. Welcome to our hotel!" 

At the dock, Rui Keya, dressed in the hotel's colorful employee shirt and holding a flower garland, warmly approached the two men.