337: Long distance business trip

This was Su Yue and Lan Zijun's first business trip together, and they didn't have an assistant with them this time, so they had to handle everything themselves, which felt a bit strange.

After entering the hotel, Su Yue put down his luggage and felt relieved of a heavy burden.

They were there for an inspection, so the facilities were naturally the best; all the equipment was top-of-the-line, which Su Yue was very satisfied with.

However, he didn't completely indulge in it; he still had to evaluate these devices, equipment, and venues. It wasn't just a simple trip.

He had a task to accomplish.

Just then, Su Yue received a phone call, and the smile that had appeared on his face faded. Sure enough, every job was never going to be simple.

Li Haoyang called: "Su Yue, the situation on your side is not simple. Muxin Hotel is currently undergoing massive expansion, and its capital chain has run into problems, which may affect the hotel's future development."

Li Haoyang gave Su Yue a brief report on the situation there, and Su Yue frowned tightly.

"It seems nothing is simple."

"Right, especially the hotel's General Manager, who is moody. That's what's most headache-inducing," Li Haoyang couldn't help but complain to Su Yue.

"It's okay, I will handle these difficulties. Don't worry too much."

"I know all this; just take good care of yourself."

"I know, thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Su Yue's heart was filled with mixed feelings. It seemed he also needed time to deal with this matter, and he also had to report what had just happened to Lan Zijun and keep her informed.

Before that, Su Yue planned to absorb the information on the hotel and its founder to prepare fully for the upcoming negotiations. He wouldn't fight a battle unprepared.

It was becoming increasingly convenient for Su Yue to carry the panel now, and his level was also increasing. He could ask his own questions, no longer being overly rigid, which made things more convenient for him.

Su Yue looked at the dense text presented before him. It seemed the amount of information this time was substantial.

Su Yue quickly digested the information.

"This family is really interesting, like a melodramatic TV series." This was Su Yue's highest evaluation of the hotel's founder, Qian Fangheng, and his family; they were simply not worth investing too much in.

Now that it was lunchtime, Su Yue planned to invite Lan Zijun to eat together to prepare for the afternoon meeting.

Su Yue went to Lan Zijun's hotel room and knocked on the door. "Lan Ziju, are you ready?"

Hearing the urging sound from inside the room, she was a little anxious. "I'm almost there, just a little more."

Su Yue heard Lan Zijun's anxious voice and said with a smile, "It's okay, just take your time."

As soon as Su Yue finished speaking, the door in front of him opened.

He felt a beam of light in front of him; Lan Zijun was dressed completely differently than before.

She had let down her hair, which she usually kept in a bun, and it was shiny and glossy. She wore a red, shoulder-length dress that perfectly accentuated her figure.

Su Yue was momentarily lost in thought, but he quickly regained his composure.

"How do I look?" Lan Zijun said a little shyly.

"Very beautiful," Su Yue praised sincerely.

"You don't have to say that," Lan Zijun said. Appearing before Su Yue dressed like this still felt a bit unnatural to her, as if she had shed a layer of skin.

"I'm telling the truth. Shall we go for lunch now? We can discuss the plan for this afternoon as well," Su Yue changed the subject. It would be a bit impolite to keep talking about Lan Zijun's appearance.

Lan Zijun felt comfortable because of Su Yue's gentlemanly behavior and didn't feel awkward at all.

"Let's go," Lan Zijun agreed.

"Perfect, this way I can tell you some things to keep in mind while we eat," Su Yue said.

Lan Zijun glanced at his handsome profile, not expecting Su Yue to be so thoughtful. She didn't feel any discomfort on this business trip.

"Okay."

Su Yue told Lan Zijun the content of the phone call, hoping she would understand Qian Fangheng's core concerns.

This would allow them to secure the project in the shortest possible time.

Although Muxin Hotel was currently facing difficulties with its capital chain, this undoubtedly gave them a better opportunity to strike. Taking this hotel project into their hands would be a piece of cake.

In the hotel's buffet restaurant, they saw many people competing for the same project. Everyone was shrewd, not showing their thoughts, but trying to figure out others' plans.

This was the intrigue and deception of the workplace.

Su Yue saw such things, and although he was very disdainful, he quietly watched their performance. It was also an interesting thing for him.

Su Yue and Lan Zijun ate face-to-face at the same table. Such a handsome man and beautiful woman had already attracted a lot of attention.

Everyone who passed by would inadvertently cast their eyes on the two of them.

Su Yue was already used to such gazes and was accustomed to this kind of scene.

"It seems we have quite a few competitors," Su Yue said to Lan Zijun, holding his spoon.

Lan Zijun had a small appetite and had already finished eating.

"That's right, this is a juicy piece of meat, and everyone wants a bite."

"It seems we also need to work harder and not lose out in this area."

Lan Zijun heard Su Yue say this and felt genuinely happy. "I didn't expect you to have such determination. Let's wait and see."

"Then let's just enjoy the show together."

Before the formal meeting, the two of them had not actually met with the group's founder, which made them feel a bit uncomfortable.

Because Far View (Yuantu) Investment was also a leader in the industry, they didn't expect to be treated with so little importance here.

It seemed this Qian Fangheng was very confident in his own strength, to be so arrogant.

Su Yue was good at observing people's hearts. After learning about his background and now their indifference towards them, he had already given Qian Fangheng negative points.

However, given that they had not yet partnered and were seeking a cooperative relationship, Su Yue didn't make their relationship too tense; maintaining a superficial facade was enough.

Su Yue adhered to the principle of speaking to people in their language and to ghosts in theirs, which had helped him solve many problems on his path.

In the restaurant, Lan Zijun and Su Yue met many business acquaintances and greeted them.

Lan Zijun introduced Su Yue to many resources, without any reservation about Su Yue's identity.

A man in a suit walked towards them.

"Hello, President Lan, long time no see."

The man in the suit exuded an oily slickness, but Lan Zijun maintained her composure.

"Hello, General Manager Liu, you're looking well recently too," Lan Zijun said with a smile.

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"Hahaha, you really know how to talk," Li Fei felt happy hearing Lan Zijun praise him like that.

"And this is?" Li Fei pointed the wine glass in his hand towards Su Yue and asked.

"This is our newly appointed Vice President at Far View (Yuantu) Investment, Su Yue," Lan Zijun introduced to Li Fei.

"He's truly a talent! Your company has poached all the talented people."

"Hello, Li Zong, it's a pleasure to meet you," Su Yue extended his hand towards Li Fei.

How could Li Fei not know the famous investor Su Yue in the industry? His coming over to greet them was just to network.

"Hello, I'm also very happy to meet you today."

"Are you also here to invest in Muxin Hotel?" Lan Zijun asked.

"Oh, no, I'm not. I don't have that capability yet."

"Look at you saying that, you're the leader in the home furnishings industry," Lan Zijun said without exaggeration.

"I'm just here to seek investment for myself, not to acquire shares," Li Fei stated his purpose.

"Then you are also quite impressive," Su Yue also praised sincerely.

Those who could come to Muxin Hotel were not ordinary people; everyone had their eyes on this juicy piece of meat.

"Just average," Li Fei said modestly, but his tone couldn't hide his pride at all.

"Well, I have other matters, so I'll take my leave first."

"Okay, please do," Su Yue replied.

"The person who just greeted us is the leader of the home furnishings and decoration industry. He is probably here to secure the furniture project for Muxin Hotel. If he gets this project, his company will definitely reach another level."

Su Yue said, analyzing Li Fei's situation carefully.

"You're right," Lan Zijun clinked glasses with him, "When he founded Feiyue Home Furnishings, he had such determination, which is why he was able to survive in such a competitive environment. He is truly very bold."

Even Lan Zijun, who didn't often praise others, said so, which showed that this person's ability was extraordinary.

"Perhaps we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future," Su Yue said, watching Li Fei's retreating figure.

The afternoon meeting was about to begin, and people from all walks of life started to enter.

The layout of the venue was very simple, but the afternoon tea was well-prepared, ensuring that the attendees didn't feel uncomfortable; everything was just right.

Su Yue took note of all these details.

The host of the event, Lisa, introduced the company's development situation.

"Welcome everyone to Muxin Hotel. I believe everyone has some understanding of this place. Our group has been developing for fifty years and has extensive management experience. We are very proficient in hotel management. Now, to further our business, we need to inject fresh vitality, which is why we have invited everyone to join this big family."

The opening remarks of the meeting were very subtle and polite, but it simply meant that Muxin Hotel's development had hit a bottleneck and urgently needed investment.

Su Yue clearly analyzed these words, but this was also a respectable way for everyone to put it.

"Next, I will introduce the situation of the hotel to everyone, hoping that you will have a better understanding of the hotel's condition."

The following segment was quite routine for Su Yue; he wasn't really interested in this information, but he still maintained basic respect for the host.

However, Su Yue tilted his head and noticed that Lan Zijun seemed a bit sleepy while listening to the host's speech.

Su Yue looked at Lan Zijun's nearly closed eyes and realized that she had been under a lot of work pressure recently, and she might have fallen asleep inadvertently.

This was the first time Su Yue had seen Lan Zijun like this, and she looked somewhat cute.

But in this setting, Su Yue decided to wake her up.

Su Yue just gently tugged at the corner of Lan Zijun's clothes with his hand, trying to wake her up.

Lan Zijun felt it. She opened her sleepy eyes and whispered, "Sorry, I fell asleep."

"It's okay, it's just that the workload has been too heavy recently," Su Yue replied softly as well. He understood how Lan Zijun felt.

The grueling meeting ended quickly. Perhaps they realized that everyone wasn't very interested, so they hurried to wrap things up.

Lan Zijun and Su Yue discussed many things on the way back. This project required them to invest a lot of energy before making a decision.

This project was very important for their subsequent development. If they failed, it wouldn't have a fatal impact on themselves.

However, it would cause them to take many detours, so they came here with the determination to win.

"It feels a bit lonely at home now that Su Yue isn't around, right?"

Lin Jia and Liang Yuzhu were sitting on the sofa watching a movie.

They were watching 'Midnight Starry Sky,' which was currently showing. They had similar interests and could enjoy spending time together.

Liang Yuzhu nodded. Now when she heard Su Yue's name, she would think of the day she fell with Su Yue; it was really too embarrassing.

Lin Jia didn't hear Liang Yuzhu's response and turned her head to look at her.

"Hey, I'm talking. Why are you blushing? That's strange. Are you hiding something from me?"

"I'm not," Liang Yuzhu quickly denied.

Lin Jia looked at Liang Yuzhu's righteous face and didn't think anything had happened.

"Alright then, I'll believe you for now."

The two continued to immerse themselves in the movie.

Meanwhile, Lan Zijun and Su Yue were thinking about how to handle the situation at Muxin Hotel. Many people were eyeing this investment, all wanting to take this juicy piece of meat.

Lan Zijun and Su Yue chose a relatively private restaurant outside the hotel, which could provide them with a comfortable environment for discussion to talk about today's meeting.

"What are your thoughts on Muxin Hotel?" Lan Zijun asked before putting the fish on her fork into her mouth.

"From today's meeting, there were no problems, but the more relaxed they appear, the more problems there are," Su Yue said.

Lan Zijun asked, "What do you mean?"

"Li Haoyang called me today and told me some things about the hotel."

"Yes, I also received that information. It seems their hotel is indeed unreliable and has only benefited from the era's boom."

Su Yue agreed with Lan Zijun.

"According to their current development, their company's management and operating models are too outdated, and they must have encountered problems in operations."

Su Yue said.

Su Yue continued, "If we take over, we should start from the root cause."

Lan Zijun listened to Su Yue's explanation thoughtfully.

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