I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 4 Know yourself and the enemy
Hearing that the boss was going to take action, Su Anna immediately felt confident and followed Han Qingyue to the Chinese restaurant. Lu Siqing heard their conversation and followed them.

It was lunchtime and there were many customers in the Chinese restaurant. Many curious people put down their chopsticks and watched the fun.

The two men causing the disturbance spoke with foreign accents and were now shouting at the waiter in a bossy and arrogant manner. The waiter knew that any explanation would be futile, so he just listened quietly, not wanting to offend the guests.

When Han Qingyue, dressed in casual clothes, appeared before them, they were slightly startled. Although Han Qingyue had a smile on her face, her eyes were firm and sharp, as if she could read people's minds and see through their thoughts.

She pretended to be ignorant and went up to the waiter to ask the reason before turning to look at the two men who were making trouble.

"Gentlemen, I'm the general manager of the Qingxin Hotel. I've roughly understood the situation. How about this: you two come with us to the kitchen. The chef in charge of this dish will prepare live shrimp and cook it on the spot. When he's finished, you two can taste it and compare it with the one on the table to see if there's any difference."

After hearing what she said, the two men who were making trouble immediately stopped and agreed awkwardly.

The reason why Han Qingyue dared to say this was because she believed that the chefs in her hotel would never deceive guests by using unfresh ingredients. This confidence made her feel justified and at peace with herself.

Sure enough, when comparing the boiled shrimps cooked by the chef with those on the table, the taste and color were exactly the same. In order to convince everyone, Han Qingyue randomly found several restaurant guests to taste them for free, and the results were consistent.

Han Qingyue did not blame the two guests who were deliberately making things difficult for her. Instead, she explained to them how to distinguish live shrimp from stale ones, which convinced the guests. Su Anna also explained to the guests why the hotel served food so quickly. The guests present could not help but applaud, not only for Qingxin Hotel but also for Han Qingyue.

Lu Siqing, fearing the two angry men might harm Han Qingyue, followed them throughout. His concerns proved unfounded, as Han Qingyue handled the situation effectively, turning hostility into friendship. Not only did it not negatively impact the hotel, but it also provided a vibrant promotional opportunity, truly impressing him. It seemed he had underestimated her. Her composure, unfazed by praise or criticism, was far superior to most.

After finishing her business, Han Qingyue noticed Lu Siqing behind her. She was touched by the concern in his eyes. Even though he was brave and fearless, she still enjoyed this warmth.

At noon, Lu Siqing invited her to have lunch together, and Han Qingyue did not refuse. In the next few days, Lu Siqing stayed in the hotel and became more and more familiar with Han Qingyue.

Chenyu Travel, a well-known travel agency in Beijing, is looking for a hotel as its designated unit in Huangshan and has invited bids from several well-known hotels, including Qingxin, Wenda and Jiaxing.

It is rumored that Zhou Chenyu, the boss of Chenyu Travel, is a very strict person. Any hotel that catches his eye will become famous even if it fails to win the bid.

Han Qingyue took this bidding project very seriously, though she couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. The Wenda Hotel, to which she and Qingxin had been invited, had seen strong growth over the past two years. Furthermore, Wenda's chairman, Wu Heng, was the son of Wu Qingyuan, chairman of the Jiaoyang Group. With his father's backing, Han Qingyue seemed outmatched. However, time was running out, leaving her no time for self-pity. For several days, she worked with the marketing department to review the bid documents, returning home late every day.

The lobby was very quiet at night. Han Qingyue walked out side by side with Marketing Manager Su Haifeng and Legal Advisor Kang Jiannan. Through the glass door, Han Qingyue saw Lu Siqing's car parked at the door. Su Haifeng and Kang Jiannan saw Lu Siqing coming, greeted Han Qingyue, and left first.

"Please get in the car, Mr. Han. I'll take you home!" Lu Siqing opened the passenger door and made an exaggerated "please" gesture.

Han Qingyue wanted to refuse, but since it was too late and she was worried about catching a taxi, she got in. The car drove smoothly, and the cool night breeze blew into the car, ruffling her hair a little. The continuous late nights and intense work had left Han Qingyue tired and pale.

"Qingyue, you don't need to work so hard. Your body can't take it." Lu Siqing suddenly said this, breaking the silence in the car.

"I don't want this to happen, but I am determined to cooperate with Chenyu Travel!" When talking about work, Han Qingyue's fatigue was swept away and a light flashed in her eyes.

"I believe Qingxin can do it, you don't have to worry too much! Both the software and hardware are excellent, and there is a smart and beautiful boss. These are all Qingxin's advantages." Lu Siqing said casually.

Han Qingyue turned to look at him and asked with a smile, "I just said a few words and you're already being frivolous again. What does the boss's beauty have to do with whether or not you win the bid?"

"Of course it does! You have to know that Zhou Chenyu is only in his early thirties, but he is a famous bachelor. All men like beautiful women, and you have an advantage in this regard. And I know some inside information that may be helpful to your bidding." Lu Siqing said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Han Qingyue's attention was focused on the second half of his sentence, and she didn't pay attention to his previous teasing. She asked, "What gossip?"

Lu Siqing turned his head slightly and smiled mysteriously: "Want to know? Then tell me, if I tell you, how are you going to thank me? Or how about giving yourself to me?"

How could Han Qingyue allow him to be so presumptuous? She rolled her eyes at him sharply and said, "Whether you want to say it or not, I can find a way to know what you know!"

Seeing Han Qingyue's reluctance, Lu Siqing instantly lost his temper and immediately apologized with a smile, "Alright, alright, what's wrong with what I said? I heard that Zhou Chenyu's hometown is also in Huangshan. He lived with his grandparents until he was a teenager, then moved to Country M with his parents. He only returned to China to develop his career in his twenties."

My hometown is Huangshan, where I live with my grandparents. Han Qingyue had already discovered valuable information from Lu Siqing's words and said gratefully, "Thank you. I'll treat you to dinner some other day!"

Lu Siqing said dissatisfiedly: "No, I don't accept this way of thanking you. Mr. Han, you will soon know the value of my information. It can't be solved with just a meal."

Han Qingyue remained noncommittal. The information Lu Siqing provided might be very helpful in helping Qingxin win the bid. And he was right. Qingxin's software and hardware capabilities were strong, and as long as they remained calm, they might not be outperformed by Wenda. She had personally reviewed and revised the bid, and every single item and every single model was eye-catching. She doubted Zhou Chenyu wouldn't be tempted. Since they were strong, she didn't need to worry too much.

Time seemed to pass quickly when she was with Lu Siqing. The car stopped in front of Han Qingyue's house, and for a moment, Han Qingyue seemed a little reluctant to leave.

"Why, you can't bear to leave me?" Lu Siqing seemed to always like to play the straight ball.

(End of this chapter)