I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 1 Hometown
After the rain, the air in Huangshan is exceptionally fresh, and the clouds are shrouded in mist, which sometimes surges and sometimes is soft and ethereal, sometimes gathers and sometimes disperses, sometimes thick and sometimes thin, in various shapes and forms, which makes people imagine.

Han Qingyue stood beside the Green Lion Stone in Yuping Tower, looking down from a high vantage point. The unfathomable valley before her was like a steamer that had just been opened. Smoke curled up and drifted with the wind, like fairies scattering flowers and cranes dancing. It was poetic and picturesque, as if she were in a fairyland.

Han Qingyue grew up at the foot of Mount Huangshan. When she was 8 years old, she left her hometown of Huangshan with her parents. Later, her parents opened a small hotel in Beijing. The business grew bigger and bigger, developed into a large hotel, and then developed a chain of hotels. In order to help her father manage the family hotel, Han Qingyue studied hotel management in college and graduate school. However, before he was fully grown and able to take charge, her father Han Ruoyuan suffered a sudden heart attack and struggled on the line between life and death. Although he was rescued, his health condition was not good and he could no longer manage the hotel. Han Qingyue was entrusted with the task of taking over the burden of her father just one year after graduating from graduate school. Fortunately, although her father was in poor health, his mind was still clear, and she could ask him any questions. In addition, she also had her cousin to help her.

The first major project she faced after taking over was the construction of the Huangshan branch. Two years ago, Han Ruoyuan proposed investing in a branch in Huangshan at the board meeting. Now that the hotel is complete, she returned specifically for inspection.

She'd been through so much in the past two years: her father's illness and her boyfriend's sudden disappearance. All that tenderness had melted away, leaving behind a calmness and indifference befitting her age. Now, she simply wanted to take care of her family and focus on the hotel's development. She knew that contributing to her hometown had been her father's wish for so many years, and it was something she longed for as well.

She stood facing the wind, her charming curls blowing. Between her delicate eyebrows, a look as cold as ice, her dark eyes shone with the clear light of the morning star. Now in the mountains, her pent-up mood had improved considerably. The azaleas filling the hills and the sea of clouds were a welcome relief. If it weren't for the responsibilities she shouldered, she would have loved to escape the world and bask in the sunshine of the Fairy Valley, enjoying an idyllic life of planting flowers in front of her house and vegetables behind, working from sunrise to sunset.

"My dear children, the one before us is Huangshan's most famous Welcoming Pine. Its shape resembles a hospitable host extending his arms to welcome visitors from all directions. It's ranked first among the 'Ten Famous Pines of Huangshan' and one of Huangshan's 'Five Wonders.' It's also known as a 'National Treasure' and 'The Best Pine in the World.' It's also a symbol of Anhui Province..."

Han Qingyue was lost in thought until a clear male voice sounded. She then noticed several people coming over. One of the men was holding a mobile phone, as if he was doing a live broadcast.

Han Qingyue subconsciously glanced in the man's direction, and coincidentally, he also turned to look at her. As their gaze met, Han Qingyue's gaze froze. The man standing not far away was handsome, his collar slightly open, the sleeves of his jacket rolled up to his arms, revealing his fair skin. His thick eyebrows rippled softly, as if smiling. She had to admit, the man's eyes were simply beautiful, clear and deep, truly a glance of autumnal beauty, a thousand jars of pearls not enough.

"The person hidden in my memories, I hope you are living a happy and stable life now..." The phone in the bag rang, making Han Qingyue look away. She took it out and saw that it was Gao Liqiang, the manager of the engineering department, calling.

On the other end of the phone, Gao Liqiang's tone was excited: "Mr. Han, the hotel is completed. You can come for inspection tomorrow."

"Is it possible now?" Han Qingyue was delighted when she heard the news and didn't want to wait until the next day.

"Yes, anytime." Gao Liqiang didn't seem to expect that Han Qingyue wanted to see it now.

After hanging up the phone and checking the time, Han Qingyue quickened his pace and headed down the mountain.

Coming out of the mountains, a dark, heavy cloud hung in the sky, suggesting that a storm was coming.

The Qingxin Hotel's Huangshan branch is less than one kilometer away from the foot of the mountain, and the top-floor viewing restaurant is a great place to enjoy the mountain view.

When I returned to the hotel, Gao Liqiang was waiting at the door.

Under Gao Liqiang's guidance, Han Qingyue inspected each one. Arriving at the backyard, Gao Liqiang introduced, "Mr. Han, the entire backyard faces the water and backs onto the mountain. The wood and stone are sourced naturally, and the tiles and red bricks are locally sourced. While this design isn't luxurious, it feels gentle and unpretentious, blending seamlessly with the mountain scenery, as if you were still in the Huangshan Mountains." Gao Liqiang was most satisfied with the backyard design, and his tone was filled with excitement.

Gao Liqiang paused, his eyes fixed on Han Qingyue's beautiful yet calm face, hoping for a response. Han Qingyue nodded, motioning him to continue. Gao Liqiang understood and continued his introduction. Han Qingyue didn't respond, simply listening and nodding.

"The guest rooms on floors 5 to 8 are Chinese-style, and each room features a calligraphy piece depicting classic Taoist quotes," Gao Liqiang added. Gao knew his boss was well-versed in Taoist thought, and this design would surely appeal to her.

Han Qingyue subconsciously pursed her lips and gave Gao Liqiang, who was talking freely, a rather gentle smile. However, the residual pain from having a wisdom tooth removed made her smile look strange, as if it was a fake smile, which made Gao Liqiang uneasy. He wondered, could the boss have any objections?
After walking around the hotel, Han Qingyue was quite satisfied. After all, they were the construction and renovation companies she had worked with before, so they were very much aligned with her vision. She was particularly drawn to the outdoor living room off the lawn. The sunken living room allowed guests to gather around the fire, chatting and singing, creating a charming contrast between the urban party and the natural surroundings. Among the Qingxin Hotel's department managers, Gao Liqiang was the most intelligent and capable. He not only fully understood her requirements but also implemented appropriate improvements, making them even better.

After a long silence, Han Qingyue smiled and praised: "You did a great job!"

Gao Liqiang understood Han Qingyue's personality. He knew that she never showed her emotions and rarely praised others. Her brief words were undoubtedly the highest praise she could give him.

After saying this, Han Qingyue walked towards the door and said, "You guys go ahead and do your work. I'm leaving first."

"Mr. Han, I'll take you there!" Gao Liqiang said hurriedly.

"No, my home is close to here and I want to take a walk." Han Qingyue said without turning her head.

Looking at the boss leaving, Gao Liqiang's eyes were full of admiration, but this admiration could only be buried in his heart and could not be told to others.

At the foot of Huangshan Mountain, Lu Siqing clutched his phone, a beautiful face lingering in his mind. That morning, while livestreaming near the Welcoming Pine, a sharp-eyed fan spotted the beauty behind him, sending the livestream room into a frenzy.

"Boss Qing, look, there's a fairy behind you!"

"Boss Qing, go ask if this beautiful lady can come into our live studio and talk!"

"Beauty! I saw it too. This is no ordinary beauty, she is simply a fairy!"

"Yes, she is so beautiful, could she be the goddess of this mountain?"

……

After being tipped off by fans, Lu Siqing also noticed the beauty on his phone screen. It looked like she was right behind him. He turned around and saw that she was looking back at him. She had a slender figure, a beautiful face, and an elegant temperament. She exuded a scholarly air that was so charming that it made people forget about worldly things.

For a moment, he was in a trance, unable to tell whether he was in the mortal world or in the fairyland. But before he could go up to her and say hello, the woman hurried away.

In the live broadcast room, fans were still discussing, and Lu Siqing was also distracted. He visited two more scenic spots before ending the live broadcast and going down the mountain.

He regretted not chasing after her, even if it was just to say a few words to her.

　New book, opening a store in Huangshan, and developing tourism.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)