148: Chapter 148 Preparing for the Fireworks Show

After Lin Yi and his group checked in, Chu Sen and the other students finally arrived at the same hotel in a hurry.

It wasn't that Chu Sen was being thick-skinned and intentionally staying at the same hotel as Su Ming.

It was mainly because the beach where he had arranged his confession spot was not far from this hotel.

It was the most convenient place to head out from.

When the students were checking in, the front desk staff informed them that all the ocean-view rooms were already fully booked.

Consequently, everyone could only dejectedly check into the most basic room types.

Only a fifth of the window offered a glimpse of a corner of the beach.

"Don't be discouraged, everyone..."

"I... I'll go try to negotiate for you all in a bit!"

"Maybe some guests will check out..."

Even Chu Sen himself didn't quite believe the words he was saying.

The students were also secretly clicking their tongues in disbelief.

Originally, everyone really thought Chu Sen’s family had a massive business and was an important partner of the Zuimeng Group.

They thought that by following Chu Sen to the island, they would enjoy ultra-VIP treatment.

But just now, the General Manager of Zuimeng Group had said personally that the tickets were bought by Chu Sen's father.

It wasn't at all like they had imagined, where the group was falling over themselves to invite him to the island.

At most, Chu Sen had just used his family's connections to snag tickets before the official opening.

In contrast, Lin Yi was the one who was truly keeping his light under a bushel.

Despite being the Chairman of Zuimeng Group, he hadn't even defended himself when faced with Chu Sen's mockery several times.

So this was the magnanimity of a real big shot!

Some students had already silently switched their allegiance to Lin Yi's side.

Thinking back, if they had listened to Lin Yi and followed him, they might be staying in presidential suites right now.

Su Ming, Xu Dongqing, and Jiang Xiaowan were the ones with foresight!

A few students curled their lips in secret, starting to feel regret.

Even the school beauty Liang Yuexin felt her heart waver.

She was someone who greatly admired the strong.

She had originally been attracted to Chu Sen because she thought he was very outstanding.

Moreover, among the students at school, no one more outstanding could be found.

But now, Lin Yi had suddenly emerged.

At such a young age, he had already become the Chairman of Zuimeng Group!

This status and position were likely even above the school board member, Chu Nan!

Liang Yuexin felt the upper limit of her understanding had been refreshed.

She also began to take an interest in Lin Yi.

Liang Yuexin: Favorability +10 points.

Liang Yuexin: Favorability +10 points.

Liang Yuexin: Favorability +10 points.

Liang Yuexin: Favorability +10 points.

Liang Yuexin: Favorability +10 points.

Current Favorability: 30 points.

Hearing the system prompts, Lin Yi leaned back on the sofa and stretched.

Not bad; at least this love-brain's favorability toward him wasn't a negative score anymore.

It seemed she wasn't completely beyond hope.

Lin Yi scrolled through the bound targets on the system.

Since three people had already reached 100 favorability points, the system's cashback threshold had increased.

Now, any favorability score below 80 points could trigger cashback.

"Nothing to do, might as well grind some cashback!"

Lin Yi muttered to himself.

Then, he made a call to Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru.

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru's slightly nervous voice soon came from the other end of the line.

"Hello, Chairman Lin. What are your instructions?"

"Are you unsatisfied with the accommodations...?"

"If there's anything we haven't done well enough, please just say so. I'll arrange for the staff to make improvements as soon as possible!"

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru had just become the General Manager and was terrified that Lin Yi might have doubts about her work ability.

Lin Yi chuckled softly.

"Manager Wei, don't be so nervous."

"I'm very satisfied with the stay."

"The hotel environment and everything else are quite good."

"I'm calling to ask if there are any large-scale activities planned for tonight, since today is Zuimeng Island's first official day of business?"

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru thought for a moment and immediately replied.

"Large-scale activities..."

"Chairman Lin, how would you like to arrange it?"

"I'll have someone go prepare!"

Lin Yi cleared his throat and then stated his idea.

"How about this: I want to have a fireworks show tonight on the beach near the hotel where I'm staying."

"It's noon now, and there are still seven or eight hours until dark."

"If we order them now, will they arrive in time?"

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru remembered she had the contact information for a Shanghai Fireworks Company.

So she immediately sent them a message.

The other party replied very quickly.

"Chairman Lin, I've already asked. They guarantee they can deliver the fireworks within three hours."

"This is their price list for various fireworks. I'll send it over for you to take a look!"

Lin Yi was very satisfied with Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru's vigorous and efficient work style.

She had already started implementing his idea the moment he proposed it.

"Let's do this: the cost of this fireworks show won't come out of the company's accounts."

"I'll transfer it to you privately in a bit."

Lin Yi looked at the fireworks price list Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru had sent on his phone and began to make his selection.

"hachishaku tama..."

Lin Yi had seen this type of firework online before; it could light up the entire sky when it bloomed, and it was very spectacular.

He just never had the chance to see it with his own eyes.

Since he had more money than he could spend anyway, he might as well indulge in some luxury.

"Xiao Wei, go ask them how many hachishaku tamas they have in stock."

Although Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru was older than Lin Yi, she didn't find anything inappropriate about him calling her "Xiao Wei."

It was just that, hearing Lin Yi's tone...

Was he planning to buy out all of their hachishaku tamas? A single one of these fireworks cost two million.

Usually, in large fireworks shows, fireworks like the hachishaku tama were saved for the grand finale.

Setting off just one was enough to leave everyone in awe.

Did this new boss have such deep pockets?

Despite her surprise, Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru still honestly went to ask for Lin Yi.

The other party replied quickly.

"Chairman Lin, I just asked."

"Because the cost of the hachishaku tama is extremely high and it's not convenient to store..."

"There are usually very few people who order this kind of firework."

"So their stock isn't very large."

"There are thirty in total."

"Would you like..."

Lin Yi did a quick mental calculation.

Two million each, thirty would be sixty million...

It seemed a bit cheap...

Seeing that Lin Yi didn't say anything, Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru thought she had misspoken.

That's right, the boss hadn't said he wanted to buy them all.

Why did she say the stock wasn't large? She made it sound like these mere thirty hachishaku tamas were very cheap.

No matter how you looked at it, it would cost over ten million...

"Chairman, actually..."

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru prepared to make amends.

But Lin Yi interrupted her.

"I see they also have smaller Four-Foot Jades."

"They're quite cheap, only one hundred and fifty thousand each."

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru repeatedly agreed.

"Chairman Lin, I also think the price of the hachishaku tama is too high. Actually, ordering these Four-Foot Jades would be quite good!"

Lin Yi paused, having guessed Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru's thoughts.

She probably thought he was intimidated by the price.

So he explained.

"What I mean is, in addition to these thirty hachishaku tamas, go and add some Four-Foot Jades and other types of fireworks."

"I'll transfer one hundred million to you in a bit."

"Tonight's fireworks show must be held beautifully!"

After speaking, Lin Yi transferred the money to Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru.

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru was still stunned by Lin Yi's previous words and hadn't had time to recover.

Then she heard her phone ring.

Opening it, she saw a bank notification for a deposit of one hundred million.

Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru opened her mouth wide, for a moment not knowing what to say.