Chapter 71 contains 15,000 units of nutrient solution...
(The previous chapter has been revised)
Lu Xiaoqi didn't even bother to wash her face or brush her teeth; she first ran to the system space to retrieve and check the series of rewards she had accumulated since the opening.
First, there's the five million in cash, which has already been deposited into the account.
Now, she's making a fortune.
As a teenager, Lu Xiaoqi fantasized about becoming successful and financially independent, and that she would buy this and that. But now, she doesn't have many material desires.
Houses? There are so many in Qinghe Ancient Town for her to choose from; cars? Besides the company needing to buy a few as backup, she doesn't even want to drive herself; luxury clothes and bags? Having gotten used to the clothes made by Han Shanggong and her team, she now finds other clothes rather ordinary; jewelry too, the jewelry made by the goldsmith family who came a few months ago was truly exquisite!
She didn't have much money before, and couldn't afford to buy good jewelry materials for them to make. She felt it was too much of a burden for them to use things like silver, crystal, and agate.
Now I have money to buy other things!
In short, Lu Xiaoqi is currently in a phase where seeing so many good things has actually reduced her material desires.
After much deliberation, Lu Xiaoqi decided to save the five million yuan for now, in case she needed to invest more money in the future expansion of Qinghe Ancient Town. However, she could prioritize buying her parents a larger house with an elevator...
These thoughts quickly passed through Lu Xiaoqi's mind, and she focused her attention on the treasure chest.
This is the second reward after completing the main quest.
Her desire to see what was inside overcame her obsession with "luck and metaphysics," and Lu Xiaoqi decided not to go to that spot by the lake anymore.
“The lakeside is probably full of tourists now, which would ruin my sense of ritual. I think this place is fine,” she told the system.
System: "...Player, whatever makes you happy."
Lu Xiaoqi rubbed her little hands together excitedly and opened the small treasure chest. Instantly, a beam of light shone out, and three things popped out of the chest with a bang.
There are three!
[Congratulations, player! You have obtained one 'Jiangnan Atmosphere Maker'.]
[Congratulations, player! You have obtained the 'Eternal Annihilation of Snakes, Insects, and Rats' buff.]
[Congratulations, player! You have obtained one bottle of 'Plant Growth Promoter'.]
Lu Xiaoqi: !!!
Three of them! When have I ever received such treatment?
move!
As expected of a main quest.
Moreover, all three of them sound incredibly impressive.
She carefully examined the attributes of the three treasures. The simplest was the second one, the "Eternal Extinction of Snakes, Insects, and Rats" buff, as easy to understand as its name. Once activated, it would ensure that the area around Qinghe Ancient Town would be forever free from the infestation of snakes, insects, and rats.
Lu Xiaoqi said she really needed this.
Qinghe Ancient Town is located in Jiangnan. Although it's not as suitable for these little creatures as Lingnan, it's still humid, and when the greenery is lush, these things are inevitable. Especially since Qinghe Ancient Town has water, and most of the buildings are wooden structures built on flat ground, it naturally attracts these things.
She couldn't even imagine how horrified a young woman would be if she were happily playing in an ancient town and then encountered a snake or a few rats.
Besides snakes and rats, termites and similar creatures are also extremely harmful to wood.
This buff is very intelligent. When it's activated, it gives Lu Xiaoqi a range of options, allowing her to choose which items are exempt and which are strictly prohibited. Lu Xiaoqi decides to send this list to the relevant departments, mainly the environmental sanitation department and the landscaping department.
The landscaping department in Qinghe Ancient Town is actually not very capable. Chen Yingying couldn't find a suitable person, and the current employees can only trim lawns and green plants. They don't have any experts in planning, so Yuwen Kai is still doing it on the side.
Currently, the gardens in Qinghe Ancient Town are largely based on the old town's original appearance. Only basic maintenance has made the greenery a bit neater, making it look like it's being maintained rather than growing wildly in the wilderness. However, Lu Xiaoqi feels there is still a lot of room for improvement.
The "rapid growth agent for flowers and trees" that she prescribed will come in handy later.
This potion can accelerate the growth rate of plants for a short period of time, and players can choose the appropriate speed.
That's perfect. A 30-year-old osmanthus tree sells for tens of thousands of yuan, while a 3-year-old osmanthus tree only costs a few hundred yuan or even tens of yuan. So, this isn't just a simple plant growth regulator; it's money!
Moreover, it also comes with a buff.
This agent also allows flowers and trees to fully express their inherent characteristics, achieving their perfect state.
The system explained it in easy-to-understand terms: "For example, the characteristic of osmanthus is its fragrance, so osmanthus treated with growth hormones can bring out the fragrance to its fullest potential."
Lu Xiaoqi beamed with delight: "This is good, this is good."
She couldn't wait to try it out; all she needed now was to find a good landscape architect to make up for all the shortcomings in this area.
The last one is the "Jiangnan Atmosphere Maker".
Lu Xiaoqi studied the product manual for a long time and found that although the product looked high-end, it was not very practical to use and was more like an added bonus.
Its purpose is to add mist to the ancient town.
Lu Xiaoqi didn't realize it at first: "What's the purpose of this fog?"
System: "It's just simple fog... Player, please read the title carefully, its name is 'Jiangnan Atmosphere Maker'."
Its emphasis is on the word "Jiangnan".
Lu Xiaoqi was speechless... She really is a mood-maker.
But then she thought, if we do one in the morning and one in the evening, wouldn't the misty atmosphere of Jiangnan in the rain be just right? She even spent a lot of money to buy a dry ice machine to create that kind of atmosphere before! But the dry ice machine only works for a limited area, and this is much more effective.
Moreover, the fog is truly beautiful, and it's sure to attract a group of tourists who want to take photos.
After thinking it through, I suddenly realized that this thing is actually quite good.
Lu Xiaoqi was generally satisfied with what she got from the treasure chest.
She checked the new main quests and the newly arrived weekly quests, and also admired the ancient town model that had been updated yesterday. In the complete model, the lights in areas one, two, and five were already lit up, and Lu Xiaoqi could sense that she had a stronger grasp of these areas.
To put it simply, if she accidentally lost a key in this area, she should be able to quickly locate the corresponding position in the sand table.
Lu Xiaoqi thought this feature was quite useful.
After all, although she doesn't often lose her keys, she frequently loses her phone.
After dealing with all these matters, and then lingering in bed for a while, Lu Xiaoqi finally went out.
Downstairs, I met Sister Song Wu, who was feeding fish next to the large water tank in the courtyard. These water tanks were originally for storing water to prevent fires, but since there are hidden fire hydrants in the ancient town, they were converted to raise fish and grow lotus flowers, purely for decoration.
Lu Xiaoqi was somewhat surprised: "Fifth Sister-in-law, haven't you gone to the restaurant yet?"
Sister-in-law Song Wu scattered the fish food in her hand: "Let me rest for another twenty minutes. I've figured it out. This is really not good for me... I'm already so old, why should I be so curly?"
Lu Xiaoqi almost spat out the water she was holding in her mouth and coughed a few times.
Is the sun rising in the west?
You should know that Sister-in-law Song is a real go-getter. She can't stay idle and always wants to be in the kitchen. Even when she was busy with the restaurant renovation, she would occasionally go to the canteen to help out. Cooking has become her life's pursuit.
But now, the King of Curls says it can't be too curly?
Lu Xiaoqi cautiously probed, "What's wrong? Is it... did something happen yesterday?"
Sister-in-law Song, looking half-dead, said, "...There are still too many people."
It's impossible to finish, there's simply no way to finish it!
She had anticipated the busyness before the opening, given that everyone in the customer group was showing off their annual memberships and enthusiastically tagging her, promising to be there as soon as possible. She and Lu Xiaoqi had done a count, and found that the proportion of customers with annual memberships, especially the regular customers mainly from Qinghe, reached 70%, which was an astonishing figure!
Clearly, everyone has been eagerly anticipating this for a long time.
To this end, Sister Song Wu made ample preparations—the current Sister Song Fish Restaurant is no longer the small eatery that could only fit four or five tables. It occupies a courtyard in Zone 2, with a two-story main building and some private rooms in the courtyard, which can accommodate about two hundred people at the same time.
Besides the head chef, Sister-in-law Song, she also hired many other chefs, all of whom she personally oversaw.
To ensure the satisfaction of every diner, especially regulars, they implemented a new menu, limiting each table to one or two dishes personally cooked by her, and began preparing the ingredients early in the morning. They thought this was comprehensive enough, but they underestimated the number of tourists on the first day.
Regular customers flocked to the restaurant, while new customers, seeing the long queue, also joined in, eager to see if the food was any good after such a long wait.
Song Wu Sao is someone who easily compromises with customers. Every time she wants to leave work, she is asked, "Are you sure you can't take orders? But we really want to eat. We came here specially and have been waiting for so long." So she grits her teeth and stands back in front of the stove.
After a busy day, she felt a bit of back pain when she woke up this morning.
"It's just that I haven't been this busy in a long time..." Seeing Lu Xiaoqi's worried look, she quickly said, "I'll go to Guanmaitang this afternoon for acupuncture and a massage, and that should do the trick."
The acupuncturist who visited Guanmaitang a while ago was an expert in acupuncture.
Lu Xiaoqi frowned: "We still have to make an appointment like before. One-third by appointment, and two-thirds by queuing up?"
Sister-in-law Song nodded: "That's how it should be."
She also has to leave work at 2 PM sharp, otherwise her back can't take it.
Song Wu Sao is still seriously considering taking on apprentices.
Lu Xiaoqi's eyes lit up slightly: "That's good. As long as I can learn 50% of your skills, I can rest easy."
After chatting for a couple more minutes, she finally left.
Compared to the areas that are already open, Zone 4 is a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle. Although it's not particularly luxurious, it has a natural tranquility with its streams and bridges, and a strong sense of community. At this hour, many people have already left for work, and those few you do encounter are hurrying along.
Lu Xiaoqi slowly walked to the dock.
Zone 4 and Zone 7 were quite far apart. To make it easier for everyone to travel between them, Zone 4 also had a boat dock and dedicated boatmen who would take everyone between the canteen, work area and dormitory in the morning and evening.
Lu Xiaoqi lay back on the boat, feeling the swaying motion, and felt comfortable and at ease.
Looking out over the lake at Zones 1 and 2 where tourists hadn't yet entered, she suddenly remembered the "Jiangnan Atmosphere Maker" that she hadn't confirmed using yesterday, and immediately clicked to use it in the system.
[Please select the frequency of use.]
"Of course, every day..." Lu Xiaoqi wanted to press the button without thinking, but stopped herself at the last second.
Wait a minute, if something is available every day, it's no longer rare, and people won't cherish it. But if it's intermittent and unpredictable, that's what drives people crazy.
She decisively chose the 30% probability option, randomly in the morning and evening, for half an hour each time.
Whether you see beautiful scenery or not depends on your luck. If you're unlucky, you can always come back next time.
Lu Xiaoqi was lucky; as the boat reached the center of the lake, a light mist gradually formed, then spread out and quietly wove itself into a flowing, milky-white veil. The pavilions, towers, and trees on the shore became indistinct in the mist, like a mirage.
She could even hear tourists who had just arrived exclaiming from the shore, "It's foggy! Look!"
The boatman, worried that Lu Xiaoqi might be concerned, said, "Miss Lu, the morning mist is rising. Please sit comfortably."
Lu Xiaoqi asked, "With this level of fog, can the boat still launch?"
If it affects tourists' boat ride, that wouldn't be good.
The boatman squinted and observed for a moment. Although the fog was ethereal, it wasn't thick and wouldn't obstruct their vision. They could just row slowly: "It won't affect us."
Lu Xiaoqi finally felt relieved and began to happily admire the beautiful scenery on the shore. The tourists had just arrived, and her small boat was the only thing on the lake; the only sound was the ripples beneath the boat, with no other sounds of water or oars.
It's like a dreamlike fairyland.
She decided to retract her assessment of "Jiangnan atmosphere maker" from yesterday. It's not just icing on the cake, but a powerful tool that works instantly!
ashore.
Tian Fan, Qin Yue, and Li Nuan started running as fast as they could.
They were among the first to enter again today, but unfortunately, they missed out on the glory of being the first to open the door. Once inside, the group was about to head straight for the VR virtual experience center when they were suddenly caught in a fog.
The fog seemed to rise from the riverbed, gradually spreading to the banks and enveloping the entire ancient town of Qinghe. But it was ethereal and light, not frightening; on the contrary, it was breathtakingly beautiful, as if one had fallen into a Jiangnan dream from which one did not wish to wake.
"Let's go on a boat!" Tian Fan reacted quickly. "It'll look even better from the water. The photos will be even more beautiful too."
The group exchanged glances, immediately changed their course, and began running towards the dock.
The VR experience center will stay there, but the morning mist can disappear in an instant.
The people behind them realized what was happening and ran after them, shouting, "Quick, grab a boat! Get to the dock!"
The sudden influx of people became a spectacle in itself. Those who arrived first boarded the boat, while those who lagged behind could only lament on the shore. They chose to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the lake and on the bridge, surrounded by cameras and cell phones—no one could resist the allure.
A steady stream of tourists entered the town, marveling at the fog before them.
Thus, on the second day after Qinghe Ancient Town opened to the public, a heartwarming story emerged among tourists.
Ma Yu woke up in a five-star hotel bed in the city center. She had slept until nine o'clock. Seeing that her little carp was still asleep, she decided to stay in bed a little longer. She had walked quite a bit yesterday.
I picked up my phone and scrolled through it, and immediately saw Tian Fan's new post on WeChat Moments—Tian Fan had taken some pictures of small koi fish yesterday, and the two of them exchanged WeChat contacts to make it easier to send photos.
Tian Fan posted a photo of misty, ethereal scenery, and Ma Yu recognized it immediately. It was a section of the Changhong Bridge, and it looked even more beautiful in the mist than they had seen yesterday!
[I'm so lucky! I actually encountered the morning mist! (Happy!) (Happy!)]
Ma Yu suddenly felt like she had lost five million!
Why didn't they run into them yesterday?! Will they still be so lucky if they go on the 4th?
It's so beautiful!
Lu Xiaoqi quickly received news of the tourists rushing to grab boats and immediately instructed the staff and security team to be vigilant, arrange more boats, and maintain order to prevent any disturbances.
She ate breakfast in the cafeteria and then immediately strolled to the office building.
As soon as she entered the office, she saw Su Jun drawing something. Peeking closer, she realized it was some kind of mechanical blueprint; he was probably tinkering with those puppets again. She yawned and returned to her seat, wanting to catch her breath.
I have a meeting later, and it's the kind I can't avoid, so I need to conserve my energy.
Su Jun raised his eyes, his expression strange.
Lu Xiaoqi hadn't even finished yawning when she removed her small hand from her lips, looking somewhat confused: "...What are you doing?"
Su Jun chuckled softly, looked away, and continued drawing: "It's nothing."
I knew she wouldn't remember anything once she woke up.
Lu Xiaoqi was puzzled. Why was this person so sullen so early in the morning? Who had upset him?
Normally, she would have joined in the banter, making a few jokes and asking about gossip, but there was no time today. All the managers were already waiting in the conference room. Everyone was eager to summarize the various problems encountered yesterday and the opening day situation.
Of course, with such a successful start, the conference room was filled with joy.
The sales director was overjoyed: "The three-day New Year's Day holiday is already fully booked, and the 4th and 5th are 90% booked. Tourists are also starting to inquire about bookings during the Spring Festival."
In addition, ticket sales have been very successful.
For the first two weeks after the sale began, it was normal for tickets to sell well due to numerous advertising and livestreaming collaborations. After the promotional activities ended, sales began to decline but remained at a stable level. However, starting yesterday afternoon, ticket sales suddenly skyrocketed, increasing several times over in a single day, and this trend continues without any sign of slowing down.
"That's because of word-of-mouth!" Song Meina laughed. "I'm not bragging, but I've been to so many places and so many scenic spots, and there are very few that can compare to ours."
Before the ancient town opened, they put themselves in the shoes of tourists, experiencing it again and again and pointing out problems for improvement. But even after experiencing it so many times, Song Meina was still not tired of it and was still moved by its beauty.
The sales director nodded, clearly agreeing.
He said, "So, I think we can end our promotional pricing now?"
Selling at the promotional price for a month is acceptable.
This brings us to the little trick they used when initially setting ticket prices—no, a little strategy—they set the original price at 160, then discounted it to 80, selling it at half price. If sales were just so-so, the price might be adjusted to 98 later; if sales were great, the price could be adjusted to 128/138/148 after the promotion period.
In short, ample room for discounts has been left.
Everyone present agreed to the price adjustment. Opening promotions can't last forever, and Qinghe Ancient Town now deserves higher prices.
Everyone is arguing about how much to adjust.
This is always the best opportunity for Lu Xiaoqi, the boss, to demonstrate her value. She always adheres to the principle of "listen more and talk less" in meetings, pretending to be profound, and only making decisions at crucial moments, which is very impressive.
"Let's just go back to 158," she decided. "We'll consider discounts during next year's off-season and anniversary sale."
In addition to weekday tickets, annual passes have also increased in price.
Chen Yingying smiled and said, "The guests who bought annual passes before should be very happy."
Song Meina asked the finance director curiously, "Has the revenue from the ancient town been released yesterday? How is the tourists' spending power?"
Lu Xiaoqi also looked over; she was also very concerned about this issue.
Eating, drinking, purchasing additional items such as boating, horse-drawn carriage rides, VR experiences, good seats for theatrical performances, and buying cultural and creative products and souvenirs are also major sources of revenue for the ancient town.
"Not bad." The CFO looked relaxed, clearly pleased with the numbers. "The specific figures haven't been finalized yet; they'll be available this afternoon. I can only say that a conservative estimate would be over two million."
That's equivalent to everyone spending 200 yuan after entering.
Of course, this is also an average figure.
Some people are extremely stingy, bringing their own water and food, while others are incredibly extravagant, spending thousands of dollars on cultural and creative products and souvenirs.
But in any case, this is a pretty good number.
After the celebration, it was time to offer suggestions. Everyone chimed in, some of which were immediately refuted by their colleagues, while others were incisive and to the point, earning nods from everyone. Lu Xiaoqi, however, remained largely silent, only jotting down anything she found valuable in her notebook.
But the most frequently drawn characters in the notebook were simple little figures.
"We absolutely must build a hotel in the next phase, and it's urgent!" the sales director said. "Our ancient town can definitely support two or even three days of visits. I've checked the reservations for the past few days, and quite a few people have made duplicate reservations. Without a hotel, we're just driving people and money out of town."
Lu Xiaoqi sat up a little straighter.
She was quite interested in the suggestion, and had indeed considered it before.
There aren't many good hotels in Anping County. Apart from the one in the county center, there aren't any other hotels like the "Venice" or "Venice of the Seasons," let alone five-star hotels. And near Qinghe Ancient Town, apart from Zhao Simin's family's hotel, which is a bit larger, the rest are all small guesthouses, and so far there aren't any boutique guesthouses.
Visitors to Qinghe Ancient Town who have specific accommodation requirements will have to stay in the city. However, it takes about forty minutes by tourist bus from the city, which may cause some tourists who don't want the hassle to travel further to consider a two-day pass.
From this perspective, it is indeed a case of driving money outwards.
Moreover, hotels are inherently profitable properties, especially those located within scenic areas.
Not only Lu Xiaoqi, but everyone present voted in favor of the proposal.
“I understand,” Lu Xiaoqi finally nodded. “I will include the hotel in the second phase of development.”
However, the second phase will have to wait until after the new year.
Yuwen Kai is going out for a stroll in a few days and probably won't be back until after the New Year.
He even planned and built the emperor's palace, so a hotel shouldn't be a problem for him... right?
......
"Come, come, let me show you my building." Old Wang warmly greeted a man and a woman who came from the city. "It's perfect for running a bed and breakfast."
He used to work as a laborer in Qinghe Ancient Town, mainly driving a three-wheeled vehicle to transport goods. He didn't earn much, but it was close to home. His house was right at the entrance of Qinghe Ancient Town, less than fifty meters away as the crow flies!
At that time, Lao Wang was thinking that after the ancient town opened, he would set up a stall at the entrance to sell some water and such. If the business of the ancient town was good, he could also rent out his house to others to run as a homestay and live off the rent every year. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
I no longer need to go to the city to work on construction sites.
As a result, as soon as the ancient town opened, people actually came from the city and searched around the area for places to set up guesthouses.
It just so happened that the neighbors knew Old Wang wanted to rent out his property, so they brought it over to them.
Old Wang's house is a self-built house, a whole building with a small yard in the back. Although it's a bit old, it's definitely the perfect layout for a bed and breakfast. And, importantly, it's so close! So close that all its drawbacks can be overlooked.
At most, they'll just demolish the entire building and rebuild it.
The two were discussing and whispering in a corner:
"If we were to demolish and rebuild the whole thing, it wouldn't be a small amount of money; it would probably cost over a million. Do you think that's feasible?"
"I think it's a bit risky, but we can give it a try. You went to Qinghe Ancient Town yesterday, what did you think of it?"
The other person paused for a moment: "I think if they don't cause any trouble, they can stay popular for at least ten years."
Neither its scenery nor its unique features can be imitated by other tourist attractions simply because they have money.
"That's settled then. If the guesthouse business is good, the investment will be recouped in a year or two. Besides, if you're going to do it, you need to make up your mind as soon as possible, otherwise all the good locations will be gone."
These two had actually been eyeing Qinghe Ancient Town for a long time, but only made up their minds after visiting it yesterday. They whispered and discussed it for a long time before finally deciding to call Old Wang aside to discuss the price.
The man and woman didn't leave until the afternoon.
Old Wang saw them off with a smile, and then ran into his neighbor on his way back.
"How's it going? Is it rented out? How much?"
Old Wang made a hand gesture.
He rented it out for 80,000 yuan a year for ten years. The 80,000 yuan was the price for the first five years, and it would increase by 5% every year from the sixth year onwards. Old Wang knew that these people who run bed and breakfasts would do major renovations, so even if they stopped renting it out after ten years, he would still have a good house, which would be worthwhile.
The neighbor clicked his tongue enviously: "There are quite a lot... We might as well rent out our house too."
With 80,000 yuan and some extra money of my own, I can buy a house in the county center and live comfortably.
Old Wang said to him, "Anyway, you should think it over yourself. Our place is close by, which is an advantage. If you wait a little longer, the rent might be higher, but by then the housing prices in the whole county might also rise. It's a mixed bag."
The neighbors nodded in agreement, praising Old Wang for being worldly-wise and knowledgeable.
Old Wang modestly said, "I only overheard them talking about it when I was working in the ancient town."
He knew that many of the employees in the ancient town had their family members rent houses or shops in the county to run guesthouses or other businesses. What did this show? It showed that they were optimistic about the development of the ancient town!
So, some time ago, Lao Wang made up his mind to rent it out and then use the money and his savings to buy two houses in the county. Houses are cheap now, so he will live in one and continue to rent out the other as a bed and breakfast.
At other times, he would simply sell water and fruit at the entrance of the ancient town.
In short, just two days after Qinghe Ancient Town opened, the real estate market and shop rental market in Anning County began to stir.
......
"If we want that piece of land across the lake, we might have to go to the county government first to inquire about the nature of that land," the financial director said.
Since the topic of building a hotel came up, people inevitably started to digress.
Lu Xiaoqi wanted to develop the entire Zone 3 into a high-end hotel with a traditional Chinese style, and then she could see how to plan Zone 4 together. However, besides high-end hotels, more affordable and standardized hotels are actually the ones that have the most business potential in the market.
Forget about demolishing it in town; it's surrounded by residential houses on three sides, so large-scale demolition is impossible.
We can't afford to demolish it, we can't afford to demolish it.
Then the only option we can consider is the land on the other side of the lake. It's farmland, and there's also the site of a former school and factory. It's a pretty desolate place with hardly anyone around.
She nodded: "Then you should go and ask around."
After the meeting, she asked the finance director to stay behind: "Prepare the materials for the subsidy application and submit them to the city immediately. If you don't know what materials are needed, you can call Sister Ren to ask."
With the opening of Qinghe Ancient Town, she can finally apply for the corresponding subsidies!
Yesterday, Ren Zhijiao reminded her before she left to apply for the subsidy as soon as possible.
Now, the ancient town can apply for several subsidies and preferential policies.
The first benefit is tax reduction and exemption. Its opening directly created jobs for hundreds of people in Anping County, not to mention the indirect economic growth it generated, which has long been in line with the tax reduction and exemption policy.
As for subsidies, there's the city's support fund for the cultural and tourism industry, which, according to Ren Zhijiao, amounts to about one or two million yuan, making it the highest in Qinghe City. The other is a provincial support fund for intangible cultural heritage projects.
The whole country is advocating "intangible cultural heritage revitalization", which means that intangible cultural heritage techniques should not be left as fossils in museums, but should be made good use of to create value in practice and to "come alive".
The province where Qinghe City is located has a strong economy and is willing to spend money. According to Ren Zhijiao, a comprehensive workshop like the No. 5 area of Qinghe Ancient Town, which integrates dozens of intangible cultural heritage items and is actually profitable, should be able to receive subsidies of nearly eight figures.
“And the banks,” the CFO reminded her, “they called yesterday to ask if we wanted to continue with the loan?”
Lu Xiaoqi sighed, realizing that her senior, Zhang Jing, had already asked her about it a few days ago.
Since learning about the strong ticket sales at Qinghe Ancient Town, the bank's attitude became even more enthusiastic, and Qinghe Ancient Town successfully made it onto their list of premium clients. Of course, using low-interest loans to continue investing in the second phase of construction would only benefit her, so Lu Xiaoqi naturally wouldn't refuse.
Subsidies, loans, daily ticket sales and revenue... her financial crisis has been resolved, which is why she dares to consider building a hotel or even buying land.
Lu Xiaoqi returned to her office and saw Liu Chan and Su Jun walking out together.
"Where are you going? I was just looking for you." Lu Xiaoqi stopped Liu Chan.
The self-media department hasn't released its summary yet; Liu Chan was absent from the meeting just now because she was absent.
Liu Chan exclaimed excitedly, "I just took some people to photograph the morning mist, and wow, it was so beautiful! You guys didn't see the reactions of the tourists. I told the boss, 'Stop the trial operation and open up reservations right away.' I don't think 10,000 a day is a problem; I think 20,000 or 30,000 wouldn't be an issue."
Lu Xiaoqi: "Hmm... I'm thinking about it."
Liu Chan originally wanted to ask Su Jun to film something. In the past few days, the official accounts and personal accounts have been fully cooperating with the opening of the ancient town, posting some scenic videos and highlight moments, but they can't keep posting these.
He planned a program to film the stories and people behind the attractions that amazed tourists on the first day, such as Zhu Lianxiu, Li Guinian, Gongsun Jin, and others. Su Jun and He Jiangren's fairy boat was also included.
"That's a great idea," Lu Xiaoqi said, quite pleased.
However, what interests her most now is just how much buzz the opening of Qinghe Ancient Town generated online yesterday. You see, they invested a fortune in advertising and public relations for this opening!
Lu Xiaoqi was busy yesterday and didn't have time to check it.
"I've sent all the reports to your email." Liu Chan pulled up a chair and sat down, her eyebrows dancing with excitement. "Do you know how many times we were trending on Weibo yesterday? Eleven! A full eleven! Only three of them were bought; the rest were organic!"
Lu Xiaoqi was startled: "That's definitely possible..."
And it will definitely be very lively.
She took out her phone and quickly glanced at yesterday's trending topics. Many of them were no longer visible today, but two were still hanging high on the trending list, ranking third and sixth.
The sixth is the opening of Qinghe Ancient Town.
This topic is so official; it's obviously something they bought themselves, so let's skip it.
Third is the #Qinghe Ancient Town VR Holographic Experience Hall#
So that's what it is! Lu Xiaoqi said that this definitely deserves to be on the trending topics list for a week.
"This was a hot topic yesterday," Liu Chan said, adding with some regret, "It's a pity that VR can't be filmed as a video; you can only experience it in person, otherwise it would definitely have gone viral."
He simply dictated the report. According to him, besides Weibo, the opening of Qinghe Ancient Town was also a hot topic on Xiaodigua and other video platforms. This was mainly because, in addition to themselves and the self-media they invited, countless tourists also posted videos or articles.
There's no way around it; nowadays, when people see something exciting like a beautiful view or a performance, they really want to post it online to show off or discuss it with fellow enthusiasts.
In a single day, the number of posts related to #QingheAncientTown increased by tens of thousands, even exceeding the number of tourists!
There are quite a few videos that have received tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of likes.
In short, Qinghe Ancient Town caused quite a stir online on its first day of welcoming guests.
After seeing Liu Chan and Su Jun off, Lu Xiaoqi nestled in her large chair, brewed a pot of tea, and leisurely prepared to see what tourists and netizens had to say about Qinghe Ancient Town.
She needs to be prepared to deal with public opinion at any time.
Okay, actually she just wanted to use her phone.
When I clicked on the Little Sweet Potato app, the first post was related to Qinghe Ancient Town.
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Lu Xiaoqi said, "Very good, these are very small sweet potatoes."
This blogger is a lovely young woman who writes very meticulously, detailing everything from recommended entry times and how to exchange tickets to which routes avoid backtracking. Her photos are also stunning, the kind that make you want to virtually visit the place yourself. As a result, she's already garnered over two thousand likes, with comments praising both the beautiful scenery and her own beauty.
Lu Xiaoqi also gave her a thumbs up.
Then I came across other bloggers' recommendation posts, each one with better photos than the last, and they were all recommending the blogs. So far, there haven't been any posts warning against posting anything.
Wait, there are still some.
She saw a message:
Qinghe Ancient Town is a bit of a rip-off; besides the entrance fee, there are a whole bunch of other places inside that will try to get you to spend money.
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People are criticizing her for such a cheap ticket? Is there no justice in this world?
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