I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 8: Traveling to Huangshan
Lu Siqing was particularly excited when he received Han Qingyue's call. They agreed to meet near the Welcoming Pine.

When Han Qingyue arrived, Lu Siqing was talking to the camera. "Friends, I'm standing at the most famous scenic spot in Huangshan, the Welcoming Pine. Known as the representative of Huangshan pines, it has a vigorous posture, green leaves like a canopy, and stands tall and resolute, polite, and lovely. Everyone can follow my camera and take a look!"

After speaking, Lu Siqing pointed the camera toward the Welcoming Pine. "We can see two 7.6-meter-long branches extending from the middle of its trunk, stretching forward, like a hospitable host, waving its arms and warmly welcoming guests from home and abroad to Huangshan. Pine trees are the first of Huangshan's 'Four Wonders.' Every peak in Huangshan is covered with stone, and every stone is covered with pine trees. Green pines adorn these peaks, like magical paintbrushes, painting Huangshan with the colors of life. As a result, the scenery is beautiful, the mountains are vibrant, the wind blows, the clouds surge, and even the rocks have a spiritual aura..."

Lu Siqing was so focused on his explanation that he didn't notice Han Qingyue coming over. However, his assistant Guo Xiaolei saw Han Qingyue first and came over with a smile: "Mr. Han, do you want me to ask Mr. Lu to stop the broadcast?"

Han Qingyue lowered her voice and said, "No, I'll wait for him here. I just climbed up and I'm a little tired."

"Does your President Lu often do live broadcasts?" Han Qingyue asked.

"He doesn't broadcast often, but he has a lot of fans. Mr. Lu is handsome and speaks in a witty and humorous way, and everyone likes him. However, he doesn't broadcast live to make money. He just wants to promote Huangshan and has turned off all rewards." Speaking of Lu Siqing, Guo Xiaolei's face was full of admiration.

Han Qingyue thought to herself that as the boss of a travel agency, Lu Siqing was willing to lower his status and personally appear on the live broadcast to promote Huangshan, his hometown. This made her feel a little more favorable towards him.

Han Qingyue waited for him by the side until the live broadcast ended, then went up to find him.

"Qingyue, when did you arrive?" Lu Siqing's eyes flashed when he saw Han Qingyue.

"Mr. Han has arrived a long time ago and has been waiting for you!" Guo Xiaolei said before Han Qingyue could speak.

"Why didn't you call me? How could I let Qingyue wait for me?" Lu Siqing pretended to be exaggerated.

Han Qingyue smiled and said, "Seeing how dedicated Mr. Lu is to promoting his hometown, I'd be happy to wait a little longer."

Lu Siqing gave Han Qingyue a thumbs up: "Boss Han's realm is truly admirable! Let's go, Boss Han, I know there's a good restaurant on the mountain. Let's eat and talk."

Han Qingyue raised her wrist to check the time. It was almost noon and time for lunch, so she agreed and walked towards the restaurant with Lu Siqing.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Lu Siqing ordered a table full of dishes, including stinky mandarin fish, lime-braised chicken, sliced meat, hairy tofu, Anhui-style braised spareribs, scrambled eggs with wild vegetables...all of which are Huangshan's specialties.

After dinner, the group descended the mountain along a pre-determined route. Lu Siqing continued his livestream at scenic spots along the way. Han Qingyue thought, if Lu Siqing accepted gifts for his livestream, she would definitely give him a few Carnivals. It was already evening when they returned to the hotel. This dramatic day left Han Qingyue feeling emotional. She'd been upset early in the morning about Feng Zijian's situation, but then Zhou Chenyu personally showed up to deliver a major client, and the previous unpleasantness vanished.

The Qingxin Hotel’s branch in Huangshan had just opened, and it was able to cooperate with two major travel agencies and the well-known Xunda Industrial. To be fair, she felt that she should thank Lu Siqing and Zhou Chenyu when she had the chance.

Both men were handsome, but their personalities were completely different: one gentle, mature, and steady, the other outgoing, even a bit uninhibited. Yet, she could see that they both possessed a warm and kind heart. However, she seemed to have a stronger affinity for Lu Siqing. The more she got to know him, the more Han Qingyue felt he was a treasure trove of men. He was humorous, thoughtful, talented, and possessed a genuine love for his hometown and a desire to give back to it—a rare quality.

Lu Siqing had a dinner party that evening, and several friends had invited him to dinner. After seeing Lu Siqing off, Han Qingyue was delighted and asked Liu Bowen to inform several department managers that he would treat them to dinner the next night. The department managers were very puzzled. The boss had approved them in the morning meeting, but he actually said he would treat them to dinner in the evening. This completely different treatment was simply incredible!
To Han Qingyue's surprise, the next morning brought another piece of good news. After receiving Han Qingyue's photo, Feng Zijian, perhaps feeling guilty, asked his close friend, a popular influencer with 1000 million followers, to post a promotional message promoting Huangshan tourism and the Qingxin Hotel. While short, the message, with its vivid imagery and graphic design, coupled with the influencer's considerable influence, produced a highly effective promotional campaign, most notably a doubling of bookings on the hotel's app.

Good things happened one after another, and Han Qingyue was in a good mood, excitedly telling Lu Siqing the good news. Lu Siqing was naturally happy to know that Feng Zijian's misunderstanding had been resolved, but when she heard that Zhou Chenyu had recommended a big client to Han Qingyue, Lu Siqing was happy for her but also had a complicated feeling. To put it bluntly, it was a bit jealous.

The man's subconscious told him he was jealous. Many women had pursued him over the years, but none had moved him. He didn't believe in love at first sight, but that day on Mount Huangshan, Han Qingyue's clear eyes and seemingly otherworldly demeanor left a lasting impression on him. He'd thought it was just a chance encounter, but he hadn't expected her to be his best friend's sister. Perhaps this was fate, giving him the opportunity to approach her and pursue her.

He thought that, given Zhou Chenyu's status and position, it was impossible for him to attract customers to the Qingxin Hotel for the sake of profit, so the only possibility was that he had some ulterior motive towards Han Qingyue. This man made him feel threatened.

"Qingyue, there are so many good things happening. How about we have dinner together tonight to celebrate?" Lu Siqing didn't want to miss any opportunity to be alone with Han Qingyue.

"I'm inviting several department managers to dinner tonight to celebrate, otherwise... you can come along." Han Qingyue invited.

Thinking that they were all from the Qingxin Hotel, he wouldn't be able to say anything to Han Qingyue even if he went there, so Lu Siqing refused and said, "Let's celebrate tomorrow. Tomorrow we'll celebrate alone. You relax tonight and I'll pick you up in the evening."

Han Qingyue didn't insist anymore and agreed with a smile.

The dinner ended around 10 p.m. Han Qingyue had a low alcohol tolerance, but she still drank some red wine out of joy. Two female subordinates supported her, and she swayed slightly, her steps unsteady, and she nearly fell to the side. As she stepped out of the hotel, a strong hand grabbed her arm. Han Qingyue raised her eyes and saw a handsome face.

"Lu Siqing! Oh, I remember now. You said you'd come pick me up!" Han Qingyue was still conscious, but she couldn't stand steadily. Her delicate and beautiful face was flushed, and her bright eyes were a little hazy, completely different from her usual steady and dignified image.

Everyone in the hotel could see Lu Siqing's feelings for the boss. Seeing him coming, the two female subordinates tactfully stepped aside. Lu Siqing took Han Qingyue into the car and helped her fasten her seat belt.

(End of this chapter)