I Have a Five-star Seaside Hotel

"Director Zhang, hello! I'm Rui Keya, the assistant to the owner of Jasmine Hotel on Little Vest Island." 

Rui Keya warmly placed a flower garland around Zhang Mingyuan's neck. 

"Our boss is in Zaomen today signing a contract and won't be back until this afternoon." 

"I've been entrusted by our boss to receive you, Director Zhang. If there's anything I miss, please forgive me." 

Rui Keya extended both hands to shake Zhang Mingyuan's hand, then politely and enthusiastically gave a brief introduction. 

"Not at all, not at all. Thank you for your hard work." 

Zhang Mingyuan smiled warmly. 

As the director of the nursing home, Zhang Mingyuan actually looked more like a kindergarten principal, 

with a kind and gentle demeanor that made him seem approachable and easy to talk to. 

After some polite small talk, Rui Keya led the way, guiding the group toward the hotel. 

Song Zhan, the white-haired old man, followed leisurely behind, looking like he was out for a casual stroll. 

He glanced left and right from time to time, his face filled with curiosity, resembling an ordinary elderly man who hadn't seen much of the world, tagging along with the director on a trip. 

Rui Keya and Zhang Mingyuan walked ahead, 

while other hotel staff enthusiastically accompanied Song Zhan, chatting and laughing along the way, creating a lively atmosphere. 

To be honest, although Song Zhan specialized in real estate and had traveled all over the country, this was his first time visiting Little Vest Island in Nanjiang. 

Honestly, he didn't support Zhang Mingyuan's decision to choose Little Vest Island as a location. 

In his opinion, 

there were plenty of cities with pleasant climates, picturesque scenery, warm springs, and suitability for retirement. 

Many small second- and third-tier cities not only had cheap land rents but also low prices and a strong sense of community. 

Not only retirees but also many young people who had worked hard in first-tier cities for over a decade would choose these cities to settle down. 

Moreover, 

the main reason was the transportation and shopping options on Little Vest Island. 

Times had changed. 

Although many emerging industries and shopping trends were driven by young people, 

ultimately, it was the middle-aged generation with strong purchasing power and economic strength that truly propelled these industries and trends forward. 

In fact, many industries and shopping trends were deliberately guided and promoted by this middle-aged generation. 

It wasn't just young people who enjoyed buying tickets to concerts and plays, 

middle-aged people also loved buying tickets to concerts, operas, tea ceremonies, ballet performances, and comedy shows whenever they had time. 

The fundamental reason they rarely appeared in these settings, 

others might not know, 

but at least for Song Zhan, it was simply because he didn't have the time. 

He was looking forward to retiring and living life to the fullest, 

catching up on all the games he hadn't had time to play, the movies and plays he hadn't seen. 

But if he were confined to a small, isolated island surrounded by sea, with difficult deliveries and nothing to do but eat and sleep all day, 

with no way to play or enjoy good food, 

he might as well not retire and just work until he died! 

But what was this giant screen in front of him?! 

Song Zhan turned to look at the massive screen in the azure sea. 

From a distance, it looked like a movie screen or a series of screens pieced together, 

except this screen wasn't black but sky blue. 

If it weren't for the reflection catching Song Zhan's attention at a specific angle, 

he might not have noticed it at all. 

"Sir, this is our hotel's exclusive floating cinema. Every night from 8 PM to midnight, we screen three movies." 

"If you'd like to watch a movie, you can book a picnic boat with your butler and enjoy the film on the water." 

The hotel staff enthusiastically explained. 

Since the group wasn't too far apart, 

Zhang Mingyuan, who was walking ahead, also heard about the floating cinema and turned to look at the screen, his eyes filled with curiosity. 

A floating cinema? 

Song Zhan followed the staff's gaze with interest, 

seeing dozens of picnic boats of various sizes, accommodating 2 to 4 people, 

lined up in a corner of the bulb dock. 

A few employees were working on the boats with tools, seemingly doing maintenance. 

Song Zhan asked curiously, "What kind of movies do they show here? Old classics?" 

"We show everything." 

The staff replied enthusiastically: "The daily screening schedule is posted on the small blackboard in the hotel lobby and updated by our staff." 

"If there's a newly released movie, we prioritize that." 

"If not, we arrange screenings based on the preferences of the islanders and our staff." 

"If there's a specific movie you'd like to watch, just let us know. Whether it's family-friendly films, children's animations, or action-packed adventures, we can screen it." 

As they spoke, 

the group passed through an archway of bougainvillea, stepping into the lobby under the shadow of flowers. 

As soon as they entered, 

a small blackboard stood tilted near the entrance, with colorful chalk writing: 

"Today's screenings: *I Bought a Country Farm*, *The Big Bad Fox Adventure*, *The President's Crazy Delivery*." 

In the blank spaces, someone had drawn a brown fox with a big tail stealing a fat chicken. 

The handwriting wasn't great, 

but the illustration was vivid and lifelike. 

Seeing Zhang Mingyuan and Song Zhan's eyes fixed on the blackboard, Rui Keya stepped forward to explain: 

"The drawings on the board were done by our head chef at Jasmine Hotel." 

"The head chef draws?" 

Zhang Mingyuan and Song Zhan were instantly intrigued by the artist's identity. 

Rui Keya explained enthusiastically: "Yes, this was drawn by the head chef of our 'Great Effort' themed dish development team." 

"Our head chef specializes in creating ink wash paintings on plates using squid ink." 

"Originally, the movie schedules were drawn on whiteboards with squid ink." 

"But the cats kept licking them, so we had to switch to colored chalk on a blackboard." 

"That's quite interesting!" 

Song Zhan and the others listened with amusement, finding the thieving fox even more charming. 

Zhang Mingyuan looked at the blackboard and suddenly turned to his assistant: 

"Hey, isn't *The Big Bad Fox Adventure* that new animated movie that just came out? I remember Old Qian took his grandson to the cinema to watch it last weekend." 

Zhang Mingyuan's assistant quickly replied: "Yes, it's that one. It just left theaters a few days ago." 

Rui Keya, who had been looking for an opportunity to promote the hotel, immediately chimed in: 

"Director Zhang, our island has a comprehensive library of films." 

"Once a movie leaves theaters, we purchase the rights to screen it at our floating cinema." 

"So, you're saying I'd have to wait at least two months after a movie leaves theaters before I can watch it here?" Song Zhan asked. 

Rui Keya quickly clarified: "Not that long." 

"There's a cinema on the island. If you want to watch the latest releases, you can visit the island cinema anytime." 

"The island isn't large. It only takes 20 minutes to walk from the hotel to the cinema." 

"If the elderly guests have difficulty walking, we also have shuttle buses to take them back and forth." 

As she spoke, Rui Keya pointed toward the center of the island, indicating the location of the cinema. 

"The floating cinema starts screenings at 8 PM sharp. After dinner, we can all come together to watch *The Big Bad Fox Adventure*." 

"Great." 

Song Zhan smiled. 

... 

After passing through the lobby, Rui Keya led Zhang Mingyuan and the others to the hotel rooms. 

"Jasmine Hotel has a total of 157 guest rooms and 24 overwater villas." 

"All rooms face the sea. This is our standard room type." 

"Director Zhang, please come in." 

With a soft "click," Rui Keya opened the guest room door. 

Instantly, 

the spacious, bright floor-to-ceiling windows framed the azure sea like a landscape painting, softly hanging on the wall. 

White sheer curtains fluttered, revealing seagulls skimming the sea before disappearing into the horizon. 

Around the "frame," tender green vines wrapped around, blooming with large bougainvillea flowers. 

Sunlight spilled onto the beige sofa and coffee table on the balcony, inviting guests to sit down and become part of the painting. 

"This room is quite nice!" 

Song Zhan was pleasantly surprised. 

Although Jasmine Hotel faced the sea, the room was well-ventilated and meticulously cleaned, so there was no damp, musty smell typical of seaside accommodations. 

Moreover, the room's design and layout were carefully considered, with furniture in natural tones like wood and beige, 

enhanced by the floor-to-ceiling windows and the sound of waves from the balcony, making the atmosphere instantly uplifting. 

"Seeing it in person is truly better than hearing about it!" 

Zhang Mingyuan couldn't help but take a deep breath, his face showing a satisfied expression. 

Although he had seen photos and videos of Jasmine Hotel's rooms before, 

photos and videos often had some level of enhancement, 

and many places that looked beautiful in pictures could be disappointing in reality. 

Moreover, coastal hotels were prone to rapid wear and tear due to constant exposure to sea winds. 

Even a hotel that had only been open for a year could show more signs of aging than hotels in inland cities. This was the main reason Zhang Mingyuan had to personally inspect the site before finalizing the contract. 

While Zhang Mingyuan listened to Rui Keya's introduction and inspected the room, 

Song Zhan had already leisurely walked around the entire room, examining the furniture, amenities, and decorations. 

"Notice anything?" Zhang Mingyuan walked over to Song Zhan and asked. 

Song Zhan replied: "I didn't notice much, but I can tell the hotel owner is wealthy." 

Zhang Mingyuan: ??? 

Rui Keya's smile faltered, unsure how to respond to this sudden comment. 

Song Zhan gently fiddled with the lamp switch, looking at the small items on the table, inwardly marveling. 

This guest room, no larger than 120 square meters, had soft furnishings—lamps, beds, sofas, rugs, etc.—worth at least a million yuan. 

And that didn't even include the hard furnishings like flooring. 

If you factored in the hard furnishings, the cost of this single standard room could buy a small apartment in downtown Nanjiang. 

But that wasn't all. 

What intrigued Song Zhan the most was the hotel owner's taste and character. 

If it were any other hotel, they would prominently display the brand names of these items, practically shouting to everyone how expensive everything was. 

But here, every logo and trademark was subtly "hidden," 

so ordinary guests who didn't know the value of these items would only focus on the sea view and balcony, completely unaware of how luxurious the room truly was. 

It was as if the owner was saying, "I've prepared all these good things for you, but I won't tell you about them." 

"I haven't heard of anyone in Nanjiang with such grand style!" 

Song Zhan thought for a moment but couldn't recall anyone in Nanjiang who fit this description. 

"Could it be a young entrepreneur?" 

For some reason, Chen Jianhai's big face popped into Song Zhan's mind, 

but the image was quickly replaced by a bag of "Real Man" premium men's clothing. 

No matter how he tried, he couldn't connect the mysterious, sophisticated hotel owner with the "big shorts" guy. 

Zhang Mingyuan didn't know what Song Zhan was thinking, but he understood his friend's comment. 

This room was full of good stuff! 

Ordinary items wouldn't catch Song Zhan's eye! 

With Song Zhan's approval, the hotel's room facilities were more than satisfactory. 

The more Zhang Mingyuan looked around, the more pleased he was. 

He and Song Zhan walked out to the balcony, 

which was quite spacious. 

In addition to a bathtub, there were small stools and a coffee table on the other side, perfect for lounging and enjoying the sea breeze. 

Zhang Mingyuan looked down and could see Jasmine Hotel's private white sand beach and infinity pool. 

"This is a great spot! You can do square dancing here after sunset." 

"And after working up a sweat, you can jump into the pool for a swim." 

... 

While Zhang Mingyuan was assessing the hotel's layout, Song Zhan continued to discreetly inspect the room's other details. 

Having traveled extensively for work, he had stayed in countless hotels over the years. 

Whenever he checked into a hotel, he paid special attention to the corners of the bathroom and shower areas, using their cleanliness to gauge the hotel's service quality. 

So as soon as he stepped onto the balcony, Song Zhan's eyes immediately went to the side of the bathtub and the pipes connecting to the floor. 

After a thorough inspection, Song Zhan raised an eyebrow and gave a rare nod of approval. 

The white porcelain bathtub was spotless, and the handles gleamed without a trace of rust. 

Aside from a bit of dust blown in from the sea, the interior was immaculate, and even the most hidden corners of the floor were scrubbed clean, with every crevice clearly visible. 

Everywhere you looked, there were sharp, clean lines—a dream for anyone with OCD. 

Song Zhan asked curiously, "What kind of insecticide do you use? It works really well!" 

Rui Keya replied enthusiastically: "We don't use insecticide." 

"Although we're on an island surrounded by sea, our boss put a lot of effort into the hotel's design and construction. Not only are the rooms moisture-proof, but the entire hotel is free of mosquitoes and insects." 

"You don't have to worry about bug bites, even at night." 

Hearing the words "moisture-proof," Zhang Mingyuan casually pulled a piece of paper from a nearby box and rubbed it between his fingers. 

Sure enough, the paper felt dry, without the damp, soft texture often found in seaside rooms. 

Moreover, the room was well-ventilated, and even without the air conditioning, it felt cool and comfortable. 

"It's really not damp?!" 

Zhang Mingyuan exclaimed in surprise. 

Most of the residents at the nursing home were elderly, so their living conditions needed to be more carefully considered. 

If the rooms were too damp, elderly guests with pre-existing conditions might experience flare-ups. 

And if the air conditioning was used too much, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors could also cause discomfort. 

After inspecting for a while, 

regardless of Jasmine Hotel's other features, Zhang Mingyuan was very satisfied with the room conditions. 

"Besides this room type, does the hotel have other options?" Zhang Mingyuan asked. 

Rui Keya smiled: "Yes, Director Zhang." 

"This room is about 100 square meters and is our standard room type." 

"Jasmine Hotel has a total of 157 guest rooms. In addition to the standard rooms, we also have deluxe rooms, family suites, and overwater villas to meet different guest needs." 

"Please, look this way." 

Rui Keya leaned slightly and pointed toward the sea in the distance. 

Under the bright sunlight, 

24 overwater villas stretched across the blue sea like a necklace. 

"These are Jasmine Hotel's signature overwater villas, the highlight of our hotel." 

"Originally, the overwater villas weren't included in this collaboration, but since you're our first partner," 

"our boss highly values this opportunity and has decided to offer these 24 villas to support the nursing home initiative." 

Zhang Mingyuan's eyes lit up. 

He had initially considered requesting the overwater villas but later thought that, since he was bringing nursing home residents for a vacation, standard rooms would suffice for rest and sleep. 

The overwater villas didn't seem practical. 

But honestly, 

when it comes to collaborations, the more advantages you can secure, the better. 

There's no harm in taking advantage of a good deal! 

"Thank you so much to your boss!" Zhang Mingyuan said happily. 

"We should be thanking you for choosing our hotel," Rui Keya replied warmly and sincerely. 

Nearly 5,000 words to make up for yesterday's missed update. 

Updating on the go during training is tough—my eyes are about to go blind, and my fingers are on the verge of carpal tunnel syndrome. And I still have to camp in livestreams for 618 deals… 

It's so hard! 

I'm just going to hug myself tightly.