Bab 211: Chapter 211: The Fortune of the Hotel
Chen Jianhai was speechless.
Just how much resentment did the people on this island have towards hotels?
He had never even heard of the names of those movies.
Feng Di pretended to have an "I know nothing" expression, obediently sitting beside him, sipping on soda.
Only Chen Jianhai was left feeling lost by the seaside...
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Sunday.
The crew of "Mr. Sweetheart" arrived at the island hotel by boat.
"Boss Chen, I didn't expect that you have a hotel on this island!"
As soon as he got off the boat, Kou Cen looked at the blue-roofed, white-walled hotel building with joy in his eyes.
Wu Kai was right, the number of guests here was practically half compared to Lang'ai Hotel.
And most importantly, the scenery here was absolutely stunning!
At the same time, not only Kou Cen, but other staff members of the crew also widened their eyes.
They couldn't believe that Nanjing still had such a beautiful place.
Chen Jianhai said, "Many of the hotel's projects haven't been implemented yet, so it hasn't been opened to the public. But living and filming here is no problem!"
"Whatever can support the filming of the TV series, I'll fully cooperate!"
"Thanks, brother. We'll be imposing for a few days then." Kou Cen patted Chen Jianhai's arm.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Kou Cen didn't waste time. He immediately called the crew to set up the site and prepare for shooting the new scenes.
Chen Jianhai smiled as he watched Kou Cen leave, then pulled Zhu Tingting over and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Kou Dao said he wanted me to be in a few scenes, so I came along." Zhu Tingting replied directly.
"Filming?" Chen Jianhai looked at Zhu Tingting in surprise.
Zhu Tingting nodded, "Yes, I've already shot several scenes before. They said I look good on camera and insisted I come along."
"Oh wow, you're quite something." Chen Jianhai said jealously.
Zhu Tingting grinned, "Boss, don't worry. I already checked before coming. The filming at the island hotel won't take long, just a few days if we're quick."
Zhu Tingting glanced at the reception desk and suddenly asked, "Boss, how is she doing lately?"
Chen Jianhai looked at Zhu Tingting speechlessly.
What a lovesick fool.
Even after being rejected face-to-face, he still couldn't forget her!
Why couldn't he just move on!
"She's eating well. Yesterday, she and Bai Cheng shared a lemon." Chen Jianhai said bluntly.
"That's good." Zhu Tingting's tone was a mix of relief and disappointment.
"Alright, cheer up. Since you're here to film, do it well." Chen Jianhai smiled. "When you become famous, the hotel will also bask in the glory!"
"Boss..." Zhu Tingting suddenly opened his mouth, looking as if he had something to say but hesitated.
Chen Jianhai asked, "What's wrong?"
After a moment of silence, Zhu Tingting took out a piece of paper from his backpack.
"What's this?" Chen Jianhai asked.
"It's my internship evaluation and comments. Boss, could you sign it for me?"
Zhu Tingting bit his lip, "Boss, I won't be working at the hotel after this month."
"Why?!" Chen Jianhai's pupils contracted, and he asked in shock.
Zhu Tingting was among the first batch of employees to work with him.
Though they were technically employer and employee, their relationship was like brothers.
Even though Zhu Tingting and the others hadn't received their graduation certificates yet and were still students at Nanjing City Tourism Vocational College, Chen Jianhai had always provided them with the highest standard of salary, bonuses, overtime pay, and holiday allowances.
There was no reason for him to resign!
"Is it because of Xiao Qiu?" Chen Jianhai asked.
Zhu Tingting didn't respond, just pursed his lips and gave a bitter smile.
For a moment, Chen Jianhai couldn't tell if he felt betrayed, abandoned, or something else.
He just felt a suffocating discomfort in his chest, as if something was stuck there, neither coming up nor going down.
The feeling of a trusted employee, whom he had personally mentored, resigning was like having a piece of his heart torn out, leaving an empty and painful void.
If it were about salary or personnel issues, he could solve it.
But matters of the heart, he was truly powerless.
"The island branch has been completed. I promise you will never see each other in the same hotel again." Chen Jianhai said. "Do you want to reconsider?"
After a long silence, Zhu Tingting shook his head slightly, "No need. I've thought it through."
Although love is like that, no one can live their whole life for love.
But his most youthful and pure feelings were all left in the hotel.
He had offered his sincere heart, kneeling on the ground and singing all his softness to someone, only for it to become a song that disappeared into the dust.
With one gust of wind, it was all gone.
It was clearly his most beloved hotel, but now it constantly reminded him of his unbearable and broken love.
Chen Jianhai's voice was hoarse, "Have you found a new job? Is the salary and treatment good?"
Zhu Tingting nodded, struggling with his emotions, "Unexpectedly, a manager from a media company spotted me and wants me to act."
Raising his head, Zhu Tingting's eyes were red as he smiled, "They said I look really handsome and that I would definitely become popular."
Chen Jianhai smiled as well,
"Indeed, with your looks, it would be a waste not to act."
As they laughed, Chen Jianhai reached for Zhu Tingting's internship evaluation form.
On the form, Zhu Tingting had already filled out his personal information and resume, with only the internship evaluation section left blank.
Chen Jianhai sat down, took a pen, and carefully filled the half-page evaluation section.
Finally, in the evaluator's box, he solemnly wrote his name.
"The hotel seal is at Lang'ai. I'll explain the situation to Wen Zifan, and you can find her for the stamp."
Chen Jianhai said, handing the form back to Zhu Tingting.
Zhu Tingting looked at the evaluation on the form, remaining silent for a moment.
"Boss, thank you."
Chen Jianhai said, "If you don't want to see her... I can arrange for you to stay elsewhere on the island."
Zhu Tingting shook his head, "No need. Since I'll be leaving at the end of the month, I already feel much better."
"Bai Cheng and the others always said the island hotel's living environment is fantastic. I want to see it for myself and enjoy a few days."
"Besides... there are only a few days left this month. I might finish filming and leave right after."
"I want to spend more time with everyone."
Zhu Tingting's voice choked up, and Chen Jianhai felt equally bad.
"Wait here for a moment."
With that, Chen Jianhai turned and ran to the reception desk, returning shortly with a room card.
"The seventh floor, the best room."
Zhu Tingting stared blankly at the room card in his hand, "Boss, you don't have to do this, I, I don't..."
"This is on me!"
Chen Jianhai stood in front of Zhu Tingting, "I'm a superstitious person."
"Since I was a kid, my dad told me that building a hotel has its own fortune."
"The first guest in the hotel's best room, the more distinguished they are, the better the hotel's fortune."
"No one has stayed in this room, neither me, Kou Cen, nor Wu Kai."
"I heard that the entertainment industry also cares about fortune. As your boss, there's not much I can do for you."
"If you can sail smoothly, that would be great."
"But if not, then let the hotel's fortune help you overcome the waves."
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