Bab 232: Chapter 232: Boss Chen Sneaks Another Glance
After finishing his drawings, Tang Tangtang put away his stylus and felt the world spinning.
So beautiful…
How can there be such wonderful things in the world!!!
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"Hello, welcome to Xiaodao Jasmine Hotel, we hope you enjoy your stay!"
As soon as they got off the hotel's exclusive cruise ship, enthusiastic hotel staff greeted them at the dock and led everyone towards the hotel.
Under the rose-shaped archway,
two girls, linked by their pinky fingers, walked on the white pebbles, laughing and chatting.
Bright and free bougainvillea flowers stretched out from both sides of the archway, occasionally playfully reaching into the air,
the petals brushing against the girls' arms, leaving a soft floral fragrance.
Tang Tangtang quietly walked behind them,
frantically recording all the beauty he saw in his mind,
waiting to draw it all once he got back to his room.
"Sir, here is your room card."
Taking the room card at the front desk,
Tang Tangtang rushed into his room without even checking the decoration, pulled out his iPad, and started drawing immediately.
He drew for two straight hours.
Ideas flowed endlessly like an inexhaustible source.
Done, published!
Tang Tangtang exhaled contentedly.
"This hotel is nice!"
Finally having a moment to appreciate the room's decor, he was stunned when he saw the small pool on the terrace!
So high-end!
Standing on the terrace and looking down, he saw the two girls had changed into swimsuits and were playing in the pool.
"It's going to be a hit…!"
Tang Tangtang was completely excited, quickly changed clothes, grabbed his iPad and charger, and dashed downstairs.
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At this moment, in the hotel lobby.
Chen Jianhai watched the customers coming and going, his smile widening.
In the past few days,
the number of guests at Xiaodao Hotel surged, reaching a small peak since its opening.
The "Great Feizhou" themed concept restaurant was even more popular.
Everything was just as Banzhu said,
the guests coming to Xiaodao Hotel seek novelty and enjoyment in life.
With the dining environment, the artistry of the dishes, and absolutely fresh ingredients,
the 187 yuan "Guizou Shou" not only sold well but also received countless positive reviews.
"Those two… look really familiar!"
Chen Jianhai watched the two girls in the pool, feeling more and more familiar.
But he just couldn't recall where he'd seen them before…
After playing in the water for a while, the two girls seemed tired and got out of the pool,
the brilliant sunshine of Xiaomajia Island illuminated their healthy, slender bodies, and the water droplets reflected like crystals.
Chen Jianhai watched them naturally linking pinky fingers,
and suddenly,
a scene from Langai Hotel's lobby on the fifth floor flashed in his mind!
It's them again!
Wow!
Boss Chen couldn't resist and snuck a few more glances.
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In the following days,
while all the contestants staying at the hotel familiarized themselves with the race route, making final preparations and warm-ups for the upcoming "Xiao Ma,"
Tang Tangtang, holding his iPad and a power bank, was drawing in every corner of the hotel.
As a detail-oriented artist,
his specialty was capturing the beautiful states of characters under various sceneries.
Xiaodao Hotel's archways, pebbles, private beaches, themed restaurants, pools, and luxurious tropical gardens all became his drawing subjects,
and in the vivid light and shadows,
the lively and radiant Xiaodao Hotel quietly spread in the comic world, completely different from the promotional videos and TV dramas.
"Last night's confession on the Starry Seaside Road was amazing! My girlish heart is melting!"
"Tang Tangtang, can you be more impressive!! Do you look down on my traffic!! What about the pinky girls entering the archway!!"
"Tang Tangtang, why not add two more to the harem! Anyway, it's already three, adding two more won't be too much."
"You can add more plot on the island! Take your time, we can wait."
威风堂堂: "More? I can handle it, but the protagonist can't…"
After sending this message,
Tang Tangtang took a sip of juice from the cup beside him,
his gaze roamed around Xiaodao Hotel and finally fixed on the hammock under the trees in front of the hotel.
Dappled light fell through the leaves,
a young man lay on the hammock, holding a phone in each hand, grinning at the videos.
After a while,
the young man seemed to receive a call and pulled out another phone from his pocket.
After a few words, he put down the three phones, then pulled out a fourth phone to start playing games.
Tang Tangtang's face darkened.
There really are all kinds of weirdos in this world.
But ignoring that oddball, the scene with the hammock under the tree was still beautiful.
It's perfect to replicate!
"I drew the confession on the Starry Seaside Road yesterday,"
"Today, I'll draw the stolen kiss on the beach hammock!!!"
"And tomorrow, a candlelight dinner in the bedroom!"
After all, with three female leads…
It's only fair to balance them out and give equal attention.
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Finally, the date arrived: December 18.
Everyone was excited for the "Xiaomajia Island Marathon Friendship Race."
Early in the morning,
Chen Jianhai got up, put on his gear, and went to the restaurant with Xiaolang for breakfast,
the restaurant was packed with athletes preparing for the race.
Tang Tangtang also put away his iPad, consuming as much energy as possible to prepare for the race.
Meanwhile, the luxurious Ocean Star cruise ship had already departed from Fuman Fish Port,
carrying athletes from Nanjiang City across the waves.
Since today marked the launch of Nanjiang's city charm campaign, to increase public participation, the mayor would lead the race,
with TV reporters, aircraft, and volunteers along the route all ready.
Although Chen Jianhai didn't register,
he managed to get two spots for himself and Xiaolang through his connections with Yang Ruying.
Running a full marathon would be suicidal for them.
But running a half marathon, with some mutual encouragement and support, they might barely make it.
It's all about participation and fun~
After breakfast,
Chen Jianhai and his group left the hotel and headed to the assembly point for the event.
Staff were distributing race kits there.
Sponsored by Nanjiang Xiaocaishen Beer Industry and Nanjiang Vast Seafood Company,
the sponsorship funds were quite ample.
Chen Jianhai received his race kit, which included not only the usual energy gels, salt tablets, vaseline, race bib, and T-shirt,
but also laundry detergent, toothpaste, face masks, raincoats, stretch bands, various pain relief patches, and fever patches.
There was also a subway card and a laminated peace and prosperity talisman.
The subway card was specially made for this marathon and valid for a year.
"Wow!"
"A peace and prosperity talisman from Nanjiang Hongming Temple!"
"Just getting this talisman makes running this marathon worth it."
Xiaolang took out the palm-sized laminated talisman paper, exclaiming.
Status Power Mingguan
-- Peringkat
Power 
-- Power
stone