Annihilation Strike

A moment later, Zhao Yihang came over and said with an embarrassed smile, "Brother, you knew everything?"

"I see. Since ancient times, deep affection has been fleeting, but clever tactics have always won people's hearts!"

"Aha..."

He scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, saying, "Actually, you can't say that. I fell in love with Xiao Hui at first sight. The first day she came to work, I felt that she was very different. Don't you think so? She has a bit of Manager Lin's temperament."

"Ah?"

I was bewildered, and glanced at Xiao Hui sideways. "How come I didn't notice?"

"That's because you're blind."

Zhao Yihang grinned slyly. "Anyway... please keep this a secret for me, okay? I told Xiao Hui that I created the forum myself, and that's why she started to Worshipped me. If this gets out, her positive impression of me will probably be completely ruined."

"Don't worry, you created this forum yourself, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't understand!"

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner another day!"

I was disappointed; this "another day" was probably a long way off.

Zhao Yihang is a good guy in every way—hardworking and honest—but he's too stingy. He always keeps his personal life and the company's separate, so expecting him to treat you to a meal is just wishful thinking.

After eating and drinking my fill, I went upstairs to continue coding.

It was 4:30 in the evening.

"Drop!"

With a soft click, the system notification announced that the algorithm completion rate for Yue Ning Mall was 60%!

Since learning applied mathematics and algorithm fundamentals, my algorithm design speed has indeed increased significantly.

He glanced at the time and sent a message to Lin Qingying: "Qingying, the algorithm is about 60% complete. I'll send it to you now and then take it to Fang Tuo to update the progress."

"Okay, I'll wait for you in my office."

So, I went downstairs and clocked out early!

"Ding Han, leaving so early?"

Zhao Yihang stuck his head out and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Going on a date with Manager Lin!"

"Holy crap..."

His face was somewhat distorted; even after getting Xiao Hui, he still harbored some unrealistic fantasies about Manager Lin.

I went downstairs, hailed a taxi, and headed to Yuening.

Around 5 o'clock, I arrived at the Yue Ning Building and swiped my card to go upstairs.

The corridor of the administration building was quiet and deserted, but as they approached Lin Qingying's office, they heard a heated argument coming from inside.

"If you keep going your own way, we might really end up with nothing!"

That sounds like Lin Yue's voice.

He was extremely agitated. "Old Xie was my father's former comrade-in-arms. He wouldn't kill us all. He's told me many times before that he doesn't want to see internal strife within Yuening. Don't you understand?"

"So, listen to his words and observe his actions. He gradually took control of Yue Ning and excluded me. Can you deny these facts? Given these facts, does what he said really matter?"

Lin Qingying's voice was very firm, and she seemed to be getting emotional.

"But... but..."

Lin Yue angrily said, "Xiao Ying, let me tell you, if Yuening Online Mall fails, we will really have nothing left. Are you really so confident about this business model that has never been proven successful?"

"I just wanted to try it out."

"Try it? You're going to joke about half of Yuening like that?!"

Lin Yue raised his voice considerably. "Old Xie said that as long as you bow your head and admit defeat, and call him 'uncle,' there will be no internal conflicts at Yuening, and everything will fall into place naturally. He will immediately arrange for you to join the board of directors as vice chairman. Besides, Old Xie is getting old. Once he retires, won't Yuening still belong to our Lin family?"

"Brother, you're so naive."

Lin Qingying laughed, "Xie Zheng is making a fool of you..."

"You!"

Lin Yue was furious. "Fine, you're going to insist on doing things your way? Fine, I'll wait and see how this goes!"

With that, Lin Yue opened the door and slammed it shut, leaving Lin Qingying's office door open.

The next moment, he saw me.

"Ding Han..."

He was a little embarrassed. "You've arrived."

"Um."

I nodded. "Manager Lin, why can't the brother and sister talk things out instead of arguing? You've always held a high place in Xiaoying's heart; there's no need for this."

"Sigh, things are too complicated. You should try to persuade her when you have time. This girl is just too stubborn; she's stuck on one path and won't learn her lesson!"

With that, Lin Yue shook his head and walked away, his face full of disappointment.

I pushed open the door and walked into the office.

But then he saw Lin Qingying sitting on the sofa with a cold expression, while Jiang Xiaoyun, dressed like a wealthy woman, sat beside her.

"Ding Han."

Lin Qingying immediately stood up and hugged me in front of Jiang Xiaoyun.

Jiang Xiaoyun was a little embarrassed, seemingly recalling what she had said in Tengshan City. She looked slightly ashamed, but quickly recovered and said, "Ding Han, you're here."

"Yes, hello Mr. Jiang."

I patted Lin Qingying on the shoulder, knowing she was upset because her brother had just scolded her.

"It's alright, we'll take this time and everything will be fine."

"Um!"

Lin Qingying nodded gently.

"So, why was there such a heated argument?" I asked.

Lin Qingying gritted her teeth, hesitating to speak.

"Ding Han."

Jiang Xiaoyun stood up and said, "You're Xiaoying's boyfriend, so you're practically family to us. There's no need to hide this from you. Today's argument between Lin Yue and Xiaoying actually stemmed from a betting agreement."

"A performance-based agreement?" My heart sank.

"That's right."

Jiang Xiaoyun nodded and continued softly, "In fact, before Xiaoying returned to Yuening, Yuening was almost completely controlled by Xie Zheng. Xie Zheng is the co-founder of Yuening and has considerable authority in Yuening. Lin Yue and I were powerless to resist him alone. Therefore, before Xiaoying returned, Xie Zheng made huge adjustments to the board of directors and set up various obstacles to prevent Xiaoying from taking power."

She paused, her eyes showing helplessness, and said, "Xiao Ying is too strong-willed and unwilling to be subordinate to anyone, so when she returned to Yuening, she signed a performance-based agreement with the board of directors regarding Yue Ning Mall."

My heart sank. "What are the specific details of the performance-based agreement?"

"Yuening's online store must be launched within six months, and its revenue must double year-on-year in the two quarters following its launch. Otherwise, Xiaoying will resign as CEO, completely relinquishing control of Yuening, and will then be left to watch Xie Zheng dilute her original shares, effectively stripping her of her power in Yuening."

After hearing her words, I was deeply shocked. I hadn't expected Lin Qingying to be under so much pressure. No wonder she valued the core algorithm of Yue Ning Mall so much.

"Ding Han..."

Beside me, Lin Qingying looked helpless and instinctively took my arm.

I know that this body language shows that she desperately needs someone to rely on.

"Ding Han, to be honest, Lao Xie isn't a bad person."

Jiang Xiaoyun said, "When my father was alive, Lao Xie often came to our house to visit and play chess with him. He also doted on Xiao Ying, treating her almost like his own daughter. According to Lao Xie, Xiao Ying is his ideal successor. After he retires, the chairmanship of Yuening will naturally be handed over to Xiao Ying."

"President Jiang, I don't really agree with what you're saying."

I calmly said, "To be fair, Yuening's interests are too great. Anyone would be envious of such a large piece of cake. We shouldn't pin our hopes on human nature in the face of such great interests. Only when Yuening's ultimate power is in Xiaoying's hands can she have true autonomy."

As I spoke, I emphasized, "Therefore, I stand with Xiaoying on this matter. We will put all our strength and resources into Yuening Mall, going all in. Only by winning this battle against Yue Ning Mall can Xiaoying gain the initiative. Otherwise, we can only rely on Xie Zheng's charity. If Xie Zheng changes his mind one day, what will we do then?"

At that moment, Lin Qingying gripped her hand even tighter.

"Sigh, you have a point. There's a dilemma no matter what we do."

Jiang Xiaoyun sighed, "But since Xiaoying has chosen to confront Lao Xie head-on, her brother and I will firmly stand by her side. I'm going to go and appease her brother; he must be furious."

"Yes, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Of course."

Jiang Xiaoyun smiled, pushed open the door, and left.

In the office, only Lin Qingying and I remained.

He pulled out USB Drive, smiled slightly, and said, "Now I realize just how important this algorithm is to you!"

"Ding Han."

Lin Qingying said softly, "I really have no other choice but to take this most extreme method. Otherwise, it would be like boiling a frog in lukewarm water. With Xie Zheng's cunning and shrewdness, he would definitely take Yue Ning away from me without shedding a drop of blood."

Don't put too much pressure on yourself.

I smiled and said, "I'm your boyfriend. No matter what's right or wrong, I'll always stand by your side. Besides, I really think you did the right thing. On the contrary, Lin Yue and Jiang Xiaoyun have bowed down to Xie Zheng's intimidation and have already taken the position of surrender."

She chuckled, "It's not that serious. My brother and sister-in-law are just thinking of me."

"Let's go find Fang Tuo."

"Good!"

The two arrived at the research and development department.

"Ding Han, you've finally arrived!"

Fang Tuo grabbed the USB Drive from my hand, then rushed towards the computer with disheveled hair, plugged USB Drive in, and said, "Thousands of brothers are waiting for your core algorithm, you have no idea how anxious we are!"

"Sorry."

I took a deep breath. "I was lax before, and I'm just as anxious now. Let's work together to get Yue Ning Mall online as soon as possible!"

"Um!"

Not only Fang Tuo, but also the other directors and supervisors nodded in agreement.

This group of people worked incredibly hard, especially Fang Tuo and the other three R&D directors. They were either disheveled or bald, and they practically lived, ate, and slept at the company.

The reason for this is that Yuening Mall is destined to be the world's first online shopping mall, a groundbreaking event of great significance. Being able to lead such a project will greatly enhance their professional careers!

If Yuening Shopping Mall succeeds and becomes an industry benchmark, their value will be even higher!

Moreover, if Yuening Shopping Mall succeeds, the bonuses Lin Qingying give them will likely be astronomical figures that are unimaginable to ordinary people.

"Ding Han, don't leave yet. The brothers have a lot to ask you."

Fang Tuo grabbed me, and then a group of engineers came over with notebooks, asking questions one by one.

"Holy shit..."

I was completely terrified.

Lin Qingying gave her a helpless look and said, "I'll go get you a cup of coffee. Do you want some sugar?"

"Add more!"

"Good."

So, with my master-level programming, mathematics, and algorithm architecture skills, surrounded by a group of senior engineers, I remained calm and composed, and all the problems were easily solved!

So, by the time all the problems were solved, it was already eight o'clock, and my stomach was growling with hunger.

"Oh, right, there's one more small problem, it might just be a minor flaw, let me find it for you." Fang Tuo still wasn't going to let me go.

"Mr. Fang, that's about it."

Lin Qingying finally spoke, "Ding Han and I haven't eaten yet!"

"Ah? Hahaha~~~ Good, good, good~~~"

Fang Tuo scratched his head. "Manager Lin, Ding Han, why don't you go eat first? We won't disturb your date."

"I've already bothered you, but it's alright."

I laughed and patted Fang Tuo on the shoulder, "Old Fang, brothers, keep up the good work! The future of Yuening Shopping Mall is destined to be yours!"

Lin Qingying nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, the group of programmers were like they'd been injected with adrenaline, their energy levels fully restored.

The square, a clay pot chicken restaurant.

Perhaps I was too hungry, because I ate one round of the flatbread with the braised chicken, and then asked the owner to add another round.

"Ding Han."

Lin Qingying felt a little guilty. "You've really had to devote too much energy to Yue Ning's matter."

"Don't say things like that. Your business is my business."

I looked up at her and said, "If you become my wife in the future, I'll also be able to enjoy Yuening's dividends..."

"Ah?"

She blushed instantly. "Why are you suddenly bringing this up..."

The guy making the pancakes next to me was stunned and couldn't help but say to me, "Dude, your girlfriend is really pretty..."

"Thanks, buddy, you have excellent judgment!"

Our words made Lin Qingying blush even more.

Just then, his phone rang; it was a call from Cheng Shuang.

"What's wrong, Cheng Shuang?" he asked in front of Lin Qingying.

"Ding Han, the renovation of Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel is complete and ready for inspection."

"Wow, that's fast! The Cheng Group's work efficiency is truly remarkable!"

I was delighted. "Then let's do it tomorrow. Xiao Bei won't be here, so I'll take Zhao Yihang over to inspect it. But let's make this clear first, my current cash flow isn't enough to pay the renovation fee in one go. I can only come up with about 7 million, so I'll owe you 5 million for now, and I'll make up the difference soon."

"It's okay, we can pay you back now, no rush."

"Okay, that's settled then. See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow!"

After ending the call, I put my phone away and said, "It 'Cheng Shuang on the phone. The construction at the e-sports hotel is finished, and we need to go for the inspection tomorrow."

"How much will the renovation cost?" Lin Qingying asked.

"12 million in total, that's a bit too much."

"Give me your account number, and I'll have Shen Man transfer 12 million to you. Try to avoid owing money to your partners if possible."

"Ah?"

"Send me your bank account details now."

"Manager Lin, you're really being a bit too domineering!"

As I spoke, I quickly sent her my bank account number and said, "I'll pay you back once I've gathered the money."

"I'm not in a hurry at all," she said.

I'm speechless.

They're all domineering female CEOs, right? I'm the only ambitious young man who started from scratch and worked hard to build my business.

The next morning, I had breakfast downstairs with Lin Qingying.

"Drop!"

A text message brought in 12 million RMB.

"The money has been received."

I looked at my phone and said, "How do I pay you back after I've raised the money? Will it still be this account?"

"Okay, do you need me to take you there in a bit?"

"No need, you go to work. I'll take Zhao Yihang to the inspection in the company car later."

Okay~~

After dinner, Lin Qingying went to work, while I hailed a car to go to Feiyang Internet Cafe.

Zhao Yihang, dressed in a sharp suit, was already waiting at the internet cafe.

Beside him, Xiao Hui looked at him with Worshipped, wishing she could call him President Zhao.

In comparison, I, dressed in Metersbonwe, seem like a poor loser.

Damn, the roles have been reversed!

"Hangzi, let's go."

"Ding Han, have you spoken to the boss yet?"

"I said so."

I nodded. "Xiao Bei said that during the inspection, you need to be on video with her the whole time. She wants a video inspection to see what our new hotel is really like."

"Okay!"

Zhao Yihang turned around, took Xiao Hui's hand, and said, "Baby, I'll go with Ding Han to inspect the hotel first. I should be back before dinner."

"Okay, be careful on the road!"

"You two!"

I couldn't hold back any longer. "Young man, control yourself!"

Immediately, Chen Xiaoman and several bar girls laughed.

"Ding Han."

Chen Xiaoman laughed and said, "I heard from Zhao Yihang that you and Lin Qingying are together. Do you call each other 'baby' when you're together?!"

"Never!"

Hahaha~~~

At 9:00 AM, we arrived at the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel.

The place has been completely transformed. The parking lot outside has been renovated, with paved roads and flower beds. The facade of the internet cafe has also been completely renovated, with the words "Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel" prominently displayed.

"They've arrived?"

Cheng Shuang emerged from the hotel with her assistant, smiling, "I thought you'd be arriving later."

"I'm so eager to see what the hotel will look like after the renovations."

I tilted my head and looked at Zhao Yihang: "Should we make a video call to Xiao Bei and start the inspection from the outside?"

"Okay!"

The next moment, the video call connected successfully. On Zhao Yihang's phone, Lu Xiaobei appeared on the other end. She was wearing a retro trench coat and standing in the film set inside the scenic spot. She had taken off her sunglasses, but she was still stunningly beautiful.

Not far away, enthusiastic fans were cheering her on, shouting, "Lu Xiaobei, I love you like a mouse loves rice~~~"

"Cough cough!"

Lu Xiaobei was a little embarrassed and asked, "Where's Ding Han?"

"I'm here!"

I stepped into the frame and said, "Shall we begin?"

OK!

Zhao Yihang flipped the camera to capture the exterior view of the hotel.

Wow... not bad...

Lu Xiaobei's mouth dropped open. "Beautiful! Beautiful! It's even more beautiful than I imagined!"

Let's go.

Cheng Shuang personally pushed open the door and said with a smile, "Next, let's inspect the hotel lobby and coffee shop."

Stepping into the hotel lobby, although it wasn't particularly spacious, it was still quite impressive, blending e-sports style with inn style, almost exactly the same as the template we had initially chosen.

The lakeside café on the first floor is completely in the style of a guesthouse. It not only serves coffee but also mixes drinks. They just need to hire a few bartenders in the future.

"How about it?"

Cheng Shuang looked at me.

"Very satisfied!"

I nodded. "Really, it far exceeded my expectations. I thought the final product would be less than the renderings, but I never imagined it would surpass them."

"That's natural."

The assistant said sullenly, "From the very beginning of this project, President Cheng gave a strict order: zero profit. So, the materials we used were the best. Plus, our Cheng Group's decoration team is the best in the industry. How could the result be bad?"

Immediately, Cheng Shuang gave her a reproachful look.

The rather cute assistant immediately covered her mouth, too afraid to say another word.

"Ahem, Cheng Shuang, thank you so much!"

"Just a verbal Xie Xie?" Cheng Shuang asked with a smile.

"Zhao Yihang and I will treat you to lunch. How about Japanese food?"

"Okay, it's settled then."

Cheng Shuang smiled and nodded, then said to her assistant, "Cancel my lunch with Manager Liu. Just tell him I suddenly have something to do, and ask him to bear with it."

After that, the room inspection began.

Upon entering the first gaming room, I was immediately struck by how it looked exactly as I had imagined. There were two computers lined up, with the same top-of-the-line configurations as those in Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe, and a small refrigerator filled with various drinks and snacks.

Imagine how happy a hardcore gamer would be if he brought his girlfriend here. Aside from the sweet duo queue, after the game, a shower would be all it takes for them to have a passionate 30-round battle on the soft, comfortable bed in the back...

Any single guy who comes to a place like this would probably desperately want to find a girlfriend!

Of course, single people generally wouldn't book a double room.

"Zhao Yihang, stop waving your hand, I can't see clearly. Why are you so unsteady? Give the phone to Ding Han."

At this point, Lu Xiaobei in the video protested.

"Ahem, okay, I might be a little weak, my blood sugar is low." Zhao Yihang handed over his phone.

"Aren't you always weak?"

I glanced at him, then picked up my phone and walked around inside and out, showing Lu Xiaobei everything inside.

"Okay, okay!"

Lu Xiaobei beamed, "Even the bedding and pillowcases are customized with our e-sports hotel's logo..."

"Of course, they're professionals."

"Very satisfied!"

"Me too."

I took my phone and walked into a four-person room.

Two bunk beds, like those in a dormitory, and four computers lined up in a row.

It's a pity the room is a bit small; a five-seater configuration would be the most practical.

I felt a pang of nostalgia, suddenly longing for my student days. How wonderful it would be if my good buddies from back then could come here and enjoy this kind of life together!

Unfortunately, after graduation, everyone went their separate ways and became busy with their own lives.

Even if they reunite, the feeling will never be the same as before.

Every revisit to familiar places in life is destined to be like trying to find a lost sword by marking the boat.

I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth.

Why are you so sentimental?

Cheng Shuang glanced back at me and couldn't help but laugh.

I grinned and said, "I kind of miss my good buddies from my dorm."

Cheng Shuang smiled faintly with her dimples, but didn't say anything.

Women generally don't understand the friendships between men.

For example, in a four-person girls' dormitory, there might be seven or eight chat groups among the girls themselves.

In contrast, the boys' dormitories are different. They all gather together and speak frankly. If you disobey, your father will surely punish you for the greater good.

After looking at the e-sports rooms, we started looking at the Lake View Room.

The moment Lu Xiaobei stepped into the first Lake View Room, he exclaimed "Wow!" and said, "I don't care, I'm going to book a room when I get back and stay for a month!"

"We run a hotel to make money, not for you to enjoy yourself."

I bluntly advised, "We can give you the smallest Lake View Room."

"Snort!"

Lu Xiaobei continued to urge me to look at other room types.

The so-called acceptance inspection is actually to check whether the renovation has any flaws and whether it has achieved the expected results; it is a game of negotiation between the client and the contractor.

But Cheng Shuang is one of our own, and she did the renovations for us at zero cost. If there are any problems later, she will definitely take responsibility. So today's so-called inspection is just Lu Xiaobei and I looking at the decoration style and then taking over the hotel.

Finally, we arrived at the backyard terrace.

The lake view is breathtaking, and a gentle breeze blows through it. The terrace is even more beautiful, and the scenery here is even better than that of the Wutong Inn.

"Ding Han..."

Lu Xiaobei's eyes sparkled. "So, if we stay in our own hotel from now on, it'll be just like going on vacation?"

"The principle is this."

"Yay, this is the life I've always dreamed of."

"No, the life you should be living is one of record-breaking album sales, concerts everywhere, sleeping until you naturally wake up, and counting money until your hands cramp."

"You're such a spoilsport, so tacky..."

Walking along the terrace onto the lake, you'll find the restaurant and bar belonging to the Flying Esports Hotel. A large maple leaf emblem hangs outside, and the hotel logo is embedded in the exterior wall, making it a truly picturesque scene.

Cheng Shuang smiled and said, "From the hotel building to the terrace, and even the lakeside restaurant, we've designed LED strips everywhere. When the lights are on at night, the scenery here will be absolutely stunning. I dare say that among all the inns around East Lake, the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel's scenery is truly unique."

"Okay, okay!"

With a smile, I asked, "Xiao Bei, are you satisfied?"

She nodded repeatedly. "Super, super, super, super satisfied!"

This was an extremely positive review, which made Cheng Shuang and her assistant burst out laughing.

"So..."

Cheng Shuang asked, "When do you plan to open?"

Are there many toxic gases in building materials?

I asked, "Should we let the room get some fresh air for a while, so as not to affect the health of the guests?"

"Our renovation team uses only the best materials, so the harm to your health is negligible. Just open the windows for ventilation for about ten days, and that should be enough."

"Alright."

I nodded. "Xiao Bei, let's set the opening date for ten days from now. Will you be able to make it back then?"

"Certainly."

Lu Xiaobei said, "Actually, I'm already eager to go home!"

This girl, it seems only things like eating, drinking, and having fun can get her so enthusiastic.

Cheng Shuang smiled and said, "Ding Han, Xiao Bei, as a partner, you must invite me to the opening ceremony!"

"That's natural."

I said, "By the way, I have the 12 million yuan for renovations; I'll transfer it directly to you."

"Oh?"

Cheng Shuang was initially surprised, then relieved, a fleeting look of disappointment in her eyes.

Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel has entered the intensive preparation stage for its opening.

I don't have many capable people at my disposal, but fortunately, I have Chen Xiaoman for management and Zhao Yihang for hard work and perseverance. So I temporarily transferred the two of them from Feiyang Internet Cafe to the hotel to begin strict and standardized management.

As for myself, I've been working day and night on the Yue Ning Mall Core Algorithm!

Seven days have passed in the blink of an eye, and there are only three days left until the hotel opens.

Old house, living room.

I prepared a sumptuous dinner and sat down to eat with Lin Qingying.

"Ding Han, the hotel will open in three days, right?" she asked.

I asked with a smile, "Are you going to the opening ceremony?"

"Um!"

She nodded emphatically. "I not only want to go, but I also want to stay there for one night. Could you reserve a room for me?"

"Sure, would you prefer Lake View Room or a gaming room?"

"Let's have an e-sports room, since e-sports is the theme of this hotel."

I gave her a thumbs up. "My little Ying is so perceptive; she spotted the problem right away!"

She couldn't help but smile, "Are you about to open room reservations?"

"It opens tomorrow, so we can reserve a room for you today."

"Good!"

The following morning at 9:00 AM, Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel was launched on major hotel booking platforms.

"Drop!"

Zhao Yihang sent a message: "Bro, our hotel opened for reservations and within just two hours, 22 out of 50 rooms were booked! That's incredible! At this rate, it's bound to be a hit!"

"Um."

I nodded, then posted a nine-grid photo collage of pictures of the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel on my Moments, accompanied by the caption. "My humble Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel is about to open, featuring esports rooms and Lake View Room, blending esports and inn styles. The first floor includes a bar, coffee shop, terrace, lakeside restaurant, and more. It's an excellent place for tourism and vacation. Welcome to visit!"

Soon after, a dense barrage of likes appeared below, along with the profile pictures of Lin Qingying, Cheng Shuang, and Lu Xiaobei, followed by banter from a group of friends in the game.

Gun Like a Dragon: I, Han Di, am a business elite! (doge JPG)

Qianli Qingqiu: Ding Han, things are going well! After you expand, open a branch in Tengshan City! I'll be waiting!

Ruolin: My brother Han is at it again, trying to fleece people.

Kou Mei: Boss is invincible!

Cai Cai: After I finally get a girlfriend, I'll definitely book a two-person gaming room and teach my clueless girlfriend a lesson!

"Worldly Uncontested": Forwarded.

Shen Jin: Forwarded.

About ten minutes later, Zhao Yihang called.

"Ding Han, something terrible has happened!"

"What? The hotel is on fire?"

"No, that's not it. I've been watching the booking data the whole time, but just now, in the blink of an eye, all 50 rooms for our opening day were booked, and most of the rooms for the following days were also booked. What the hell is going on?"

"Holy crap!?"

I raised an eyebrow. "Am I really that popular, and the publicity is so effective??"

Then, open Weibo.

Then I saw a Weibo post that had just gone viral.

This Weibo post is from Lu Xiaobei.

As a rising star female singer who became incredibly popular after her new album was released, she rarely posts on Weibo, but this time she posted a Weibo about Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel.

From the nine-grid images to the text... everything was stolen from me, without a single word changed!

In just ten minutes, the Weibo post garnered over 20,000 likes and 8,000 comments, quickly climbing to the top of the hourly trending topics list!

This is probably why the hotel was fully booked in the days leading up to its opening. After all, not only can you enjoy beautiful scenery here, but you might even have the chance to meet Lu Xiaobei, a rising star!

Stay calm, don't let your guard down!

Continue writing code.

Three days later, after ten days of grueling work, I finally pushed the core algorithm of Yue Ning Mall from 60% to 80%. By the morning of the opening day, my eyes were bloodshot, and I felt like I was possessed.

He sent Lin Qingying a message: "The core algorithm is 80% complete. Come pick me up, we'll have breakfast together, and then I'll go with you to Yuening. After giving the algorithm to Fang Tuo, we can go to the hotel's opening ceremony. We'll have enough time."

"Yes, I'm here~~~"

Shortly after, Lin Qingying's car pulled up downstairs.

When she saw my red eyes, she felt very guilty. "You really don't need to stay up all night, and there's really no need to rush like that."

"I'm not happy when I have something on my mind; I can only truly relax after I finish the algorithm as soon as possible."

As I spoke, I pretended to stumble. "I'm a little tired, oh dear..."

"Ah, Ding Han!?"

Lin Qingying hurriedly stepped forward and used her slender body to support my arm.

The next moment, she saw my smile.

Not far away, several internet cafe staff members, including Xiao Hui, laughed.

"You..."

Lin Qingying face turned bright red. "You're so naughty!"

"Let's go out for a meal. There's a breakfast stall about 100 meters away."

After dinner, we went to Yuening, where I copied the new algorithm to Fang Tuo. Then, Lin Qingying drove us to Donghu District.

Around 10 a. m.

The area in front of the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel was bustling with activity, and only half of the parking spaces were available.

As for cars, Cheng Shuang is already there, and there's also an R8 with a license plate that looks familiar. It's probably the one A'ken drove all the way from BH City to Huaining City. If he put that kind of incredible perseverance into his career, this kid would definitely be a big shot!

Hotel lobby.

Chen Xiaoman greeted them, "Ding Han, Manager Lin, you've arrived!"

"Um."

Lin Qingying had already sent flower baskets in advance, and they were all placed outside.

At that moment, Lu Xiaobei got up from the sofa in the lobby and saw me and Lin Qingying.

This is the first time I've appeared in front of Lin Qingying together since we got together.

Lu Xiaobei remained calm, with A'ken standing beside him.

"Ding Han, congratulations to you and Xiao Bei..."

A'ken said stiffly, "Such a big hotel, that's amazing."

"A'ken, Xie Xie you for coming. You must have had a long journey!" I replied.

"It's alright, it's alright..."

A'ken smiled with delight. Lu Xiaobei had ignored him since he appeared, which made A'ken feel invisible. My polite words were like a godsend to him.

"Xiao Bei, you just got back to Huaining?" Lin Qingying asked.

"Um."

"I heard from Ding Han that you're filming a music video for your new album. I wish you great success... Actually, I don't think I need to wish you success, you're already a huge star. Congratulations," Lin Qingying said very politely.

"Thank you very much, Manager Lin."

Lu Xiaobei forced a smile, "I should be thanking you for coming!"

"Of course."

While the two were talking, Cheng Shuang stood to the side, glancing at Lin Qingying, then at Lu Xiaobei, and finally at me.

The situation seemed a bit delicate.

Around midnight, all the guests arrived, and the opening ceremony began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

As the firecrackers went off, my task was finally completed, and a bell rang in my ear—

[Congratulations! You have completed the Main Quest "Setting Sail! The First Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel!" (SS-rank)! Rewards: Character Experience +44 million, Charm Value +2, and additional reward: "Annihilation Strike" (S-rank Skill Tome)!]