A leisurely life: I have a scenic area

Having no money has its troubles, and having money also has its troubles.

The scenic area is about to close for the third phase of construction, which will require a significant investment.

Nowadays, many investments in scenic spots go bankrupt, so Qi Yue thought that he should expand to a few more places and increase his investments.

"Currently, my scenic area, fishing grounds, and botanical garden are all located together, and the development is relatively stable."

"The diving base is located in Sanya, which has sufficient tourist traffic to support its development."

"But we still need to plan more, otherwise we won't have enough money to spend."

Qi Yue pondered.

He is currently on vacation in Australia.

I just did a live stream yesterday featuring koalas, koalas, and quokkas—all adorable animals—and the stream was a great success.

With no other matters to attend to during this period, Qi Yue was able to have a long time to think things through in peace.

He wanted to develop his own business.

"The three phases of the Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area plan are almost complete, mainly focusing on the Qunyu Pavilion and the Tengwang Pavilion."

"We can go out and look into what to invest in."

Qi Yue thought to himself.

He believes that any good scenery or creative idea is worth investing in.

"It has become capital without us even realizing it."

"That's good. Only when there are more scenic spots and more tourists will I have more favorability chests."

"You can exchange it for whatever you want when the time comes."

Qi Yue lay on the bed, thinking contentedly.

After his trip to Australia ended, Qi Yue didn't linger and returned to China.

He returned to Qingfeng Mountain.

The area remains a picturesque landscape, with lawns and flowerbeds neatly manicured and clean, providing a pleasant place for people and animals to rest.

But as the weather gets colder, there are far fewer customers than before.

Also normal.

Summer vacation is usually the peak season for businesses at tourist attractions, and National Day is the last big celebration. After that, it gradually becomes quiet.

After returning, Qi Yue took some time to hold an employee meeting and also had a meal in the cafeteria.

On one hand, there's the work of giving feedback, and on the other hand, there's the distribution of benefits.

Qi Yue's speeches are never dogmatic or rigid, nor do they divide them into three main points or three sub-points.

He sat on the stage, smiling, and asked everyone:
"What do you think makes a place attractive to tourists?"

Then he answered:
"The first advantage is definitely the unique environment. The environment is the foundation, and everyone has to be comfortable."

"But that's not the most crucial point. The simplest example is that ancient-style streets and ancient towns are popping up all over the country now, but countless people are losing money on their investments."

"Why is the Qingyun Sect able to continue?"

"Because the key is to influence the tourists' emotions, to create a point of emotional resonance for them."

"Therefore, I have always told the performers of Qingyun Sect that if they are not feeling well, they can apply for sick leave, which the scenic area supports. However, when performing, they must show enthusiasm and passion to influence the emotions of the tourists."

"You all did a great job."

"It's almost November now, the last two months. I promise that the bonuses for these two months will be doubled."

"Everyone has worked hard."

"That's all!"

Qi Yue's words drew cheers from the employees.

I like this kind of down-to-earth boss.

Say what you mean, don't waste any words, and you'll receive all the benefits you're entitled to.

Otherwise, the scenic area would have such a low turnover rate that many people would want to come in but wouldn't be able to.

According to HR, there are quite a few graduate and doctoral students submitting resumes this graduation season.

Qi Yue felt it was a pity. Apart from a few positions, he needed more people to do the work, so graduate students and doctoral students were a complete waste here.

But that's how society is, and there's nothing he can do to help.

After Qi Yue returned, he brought new vitality to the scenic area, and everyone worked very hard.

Qi Yue, however, was pondering something else.

That day, Yuanfang entered the office to report on his work and saw Qi Yue looking at the computer. He asked, "Boss, do you have any ideas lately? I see you working quite late every day."

Qi Yue didn't hide anything from his secretary, saying:
“I feel like I have a lot of time in winter and want to do something else. Besides, the operating and maintenance costs of the scenic area are not low, so I have to find some other sources of income.”

"Relying solely on diving bases and fishing grounds is not enough."

Although the diving base and fishing grounds are extremely popular, their scale is limited. The combined annual income can reach two million, but it is still less than that of the scenic area.

"Indeed, but based on our revenue, even if we don't operate in winter, our profit margin is still incredibly high."

Yuanfang replied immediately.

"That's right, but I've been thinking lately that I should do something in winter, so I'm thinking of investing in a scenic area that's popular in winter."

"On the one hand, people like to go to warm places for vacation in winter, such as Hainan, which is a good choice."

"On the other hand, people will go to colder places because there is ice and snow, and ice sculptures in colder places."

"For example, Changbai Mountain, and Lake Baikal."

Qi Yue shared his thoughts.

"So, I've been looking into the Northeast region recently, and I'm thinking of investing in a scenic area there."

Upon hearing this, Yuanfang was quite surprised.

"The Northeast? We know absolutely nothing about the environment there. Wouldn't it be a bit too risky to invest there?"

“Winter tourism is quite popular over there. I think we just need an opportunity. Almost no one here has ever seen snow. Even if it's just for the snowflakes, it's worth going to see.”

Currently, Harbin Ice has not yet become a sensation in this world, and the Southern Little Golden Beans have not gone to see snow on a large scale. Qi Yue realized that this was a great opportunity.

Based on his understanding of the people around him, everyone loved snow.

Sometimes it rains and snows, which form ice crystals when they hit the ground, and everyone is overjoyed.

Qi Yue went to university in the capital, in the north, so he had naturally seen snow.

It was the first time he had ever seen snow. He rushed to the playground and made snowballs everywhere. He even asked Jiang Feng to join him, but Jiang Feng said he wouldn't go. He thought it was interesting to just watch people from the south playing in the snow.

"There's summer vacation in the summer and winter vacation in the winter, so we should make good use of it."

"We can't just waste this holiday."

"From December to the Lunar New Year, that's two or three months!"

Qi Yue became more and more excited as he spoke.

"Boss, do you have any ideas? Are you planning to invest?"

“I’ve found a place that I really like, but I don’t know why it’s not popular. I see that the staff there are all very hardworking.”

"Such a place exists? Which one are you referring to?"

"I watched their videos and read the reviews from tourists at Harbin Ice and Snow World. The positive feedback rate from tourists is very high. The only downside is that it's a bit deserted."

"So, I want to go and take a look. If I have the opportunity, I'd like to contract that place out this year."

“I learned from the internet that they seem to be attracting investment there, and I’m thinking about it.”

Upon hearing Qi Yue's words, Yuan Fang didn't say anything more.

He doesn't understand these things.

Yuanfang excels at handling internal affairs of the scenic area; such strategic judgment is something the boss has to do himself.

The scenic area has no investment department, and no one writes investment reports; Qi Yue makes all the decisions about what to build.

Qi Yue made up his mind that he would just do the rest of the work well.

"Hand over your work to your subordinates; the park will be closing soon anyway."

"In the next couple of days, I'll be on a business trip to Harbin."

"Let's go check it out."

Qi Yue gave instructions to Yuan Fang.

"Yes, boss."

That's how it was settled.

Qi Yue thought this was a pretty good opportunity.

Even though it's winter, he still wants to stir things up.

Being idle for a few days is fine, but being idle for two months is pointless.

So it's good to go and check it out. (End of Chapter)