books44 Chapter 1142 - 1144
Chapter 1142 - 1144
After a whole day of skiing, followed by a sumptuous meal and a soak in the hot springs, Gong Ruini felt so happy she could scream.
"This place is really good."
"But it can’t compare to our Hot Spring Villa."
Gong Ruini couldn’t help but critique this place, thinking it should be even more luxurious to make those rich folks willingly shell out money.
"Why does it feel like it’s the Northeast, ’walk into a room and see a heated bed, are they trying to make people reminisce about the past?"
In twenty years or so, perhaps this design might be appreciated by many, especially those Southern people who’ve never experienced a heated bed, that would definitely be sought-after.
But how many Southern people would come North to ski at this time?
In the eyes of Southerners, minus twenty or thirty degrees is no joke, they hardly dare imagine living in such conditions.
In winter, they come up with all sorts of ways to avoid business trips to the North, let alone spending money to ski up here.
"The decor isn’t elegant enough, very Northern," Gong Ruini gave an honest review.
It’s not that Gong Ruini didn’t want to comment, but dining and drinking with them necessitated at least some positive feedback.
Especially now that Chu Rui was a bit drunk, a man slurring his words after having too much.
"Exactly, that’s what I’ve been saying; with all the money spent coming here, it can’t be too shabby."
Chu Rui, soaking in the hot springs next door, heard Gong Ruini’s words and wasn’t upset at all; rather, he started chatting with her.
"Although I’m in charge, those above don’t really care. They hope to compete with your Hot Spring Villa in one way."
"But they’re also reluctant to invest too much. I know getting them to invest heavily is impossible."
"I was thinking that maybe I could get some investments," Chu Rui had initially planned where to seek investments.
However, his idea got shut down by the higher-ups just like that when he submitted it.
"They said it’s a state-owned enterprise, how can it have private investments, said my expectations were wrong."
Chu Rui felt aggrieved just thinking about it, "Forget it, why bring this up."
"I’ve decided, the people who come here are all Northeasterners anyway, even in Beijing, heated beds aren’t that common, maybe some people will feel nostalgic and like them."
"As for the rough construction, well, that’s normal, how many detailed individuals are there in the North." Chu Rui asked Zhao Xuran to check how much it would cost to redesign.
The quote scared Zhao Xuran thoroughly; it was incredibly pricey.
At the same time, he finally understood why Zhao Xuran always said that it took a long time to recover investments.
Previously, he thought this was just Zhao Xuran being modest, now he understood it wasn’t modesty at all, but the recovery period was indeed lengthy.
"The results are proportional to the effort, actually you could redecorate internally," Gong Ruini pursed her lips, isn’t this obvious? If there wasn’t quality material, would we spend that much money?
"You could look for capable subordinates who are good at organizing," Gong Ruini thought that if they wanted to save money, they should tap into internal potential.
You know, there are no lack of talented individuals among the people, if by chance Chu Rui discovers a gem, it’d be a win.
By then, we could get closer to them and see if they could join us, but this idea was something Gong Ruini just thought about and couldn’t voice out.
Otherwise, Chu Rui would definitely be on guard, not even giving a chance for contact.
Listening to Gong Ruini analyze why it should be done this way, Chu Rui’s eyes lit up, yes, this way he could solve his current issues without spending much money.
"Thanks, Ni Zi." Chu Rui was about to get up to find someone immediately.
With some days till the Spring Festival, he thought he could run advertisements in Beijing, attracting some wealthy people to spend here.
Ordinary people, not to mention whether they have the time and money to spend, just coming here is enough of a hassle.
Only wealthy individuals, if something is fun and interesting, they are willing to come.
Hang on, speaking of those with connections to wealthy individuals, nobody else comes to mind but Zhao Xuran.
If Zhao Xuran is willing, he could surely bring quite a few rich folks.
Chu Rui was excited as he sat back down, frustrating Zhao Xuran.
From afternoon till now, why hasn’t this third wheel left.
We gave him advice and ways to improve, he treated us to a meal, but it’s about time to go home, no?
Zhao Xuran really didn’t understand how Chu Rui’s parents could be so unconcerned, their son not returning home this late without thinking to look for him.
"Hey Xuran, can I make a deal with you?" Chu Rui rubbed his hands together non-stop, he also felt a bit unscrupulous.
But there’s no other way, "can you talk to your friends about my place?"
"See, if you tell those wealthy people, they’ll surely come."
So that’s it, at first hearing Chu Rui talk about making a deal, Zhao Xuran naturally thought he wanted to stay, almost wishing to punch him right in the face.
Didn’t he bring Gong Ruini here to ski precisely to avoid being around so many third wheels at home.
Unexpectedly, just one person turned out to be this glaringly noticeable, more importantly, no matter how much he hinted, this guy just wouldn’t leave, which infuriated Zhao Xuran.
Now it developed into not only wanting his ideas but also his help in attracting people.
"I’m just a newbie, how many people can I know?" Seriously, do you think recruiting people is that easy?
I’m a serious businessman, not someone who does recruiting.
Wow, that sounds so fake, no, so hypocritical.
Hmph, it’s all because I’m disrupting his time alone with his wife, right?
Clearly, earlier, I was going to create an opportunity for them, but this guy insisted no, otherwise, how would this even concern him now.
"Ah, my head hurts so much." Hmph, he could go visit the Zhao Family, have a chat with Uncle Zhao and Uncle Gong.
"No way, I’ll have to stay." Chu Rui initially wanted to stay here for an all-night chat with Zhao Xuran.
Ever since this guy became busy, not staying in the dorms often, Chu Rui couldn’t even remember the last time they had a night talk.
Since there’s this encounter, he certainly can’t miss it, Chu Rui wanted to chat more with Chu Rui afterward, hoping to learn more and better stuff to build a better ski resort.
This is a threat, Zhao Xuran wanted to say he’d never agree to threats, but he held back.
What if Chu Rui really got provoked, this guy’s thick-skinned can rival the Great Wall.
Helplessly, Zhao Xuran could only agree, "I can only recommend a couple, whether they come, I don’t know."
"And they’ve seen so many impressive things, if they find fault here, I’m not responsible either."
Though I’m not usually in charge of the Hot Spring Villa, I’m not oblivious to complaints, even at such a nice place.
Zhao Xuran couldn’t assure that they’d be complaint-free here.
Chu Rui gestured for Zhao Xuran not to worry, "I know, I’m providing services, if they have opinions I can’t do anything."
Chu Rui understood the faults of state-owned service industries, feeling like they’re the top, various self-satisfaction.
But now that the economy is in charge, many supplies are open, just look at those once self-important clerks’ lives now to know.
"Alright." That’s what Zhao Xuran wanted to hear, as he’s genuinely worried about the service staff here.
Today, they saw the good relationship between Chu Rui and him, so of course they’re hospitable, but are they the same to everyone else? Zhao Xuran is really concerned.