Chapter 256 Overseas Hotel Opening
Wang Min also understood: "Then, in addition to supplying the snow mountain town, we can also provide services to some related ski resorts in China. It would be great if we have advantages in inland transportation."
Lin Ruoyan was thinking about the "Belt and Road" policy that the country would vigorously promote in the coming years. This was essentially based on the ancient Silk Road, which began in Xian in the north and ran west through Central Asia all the way to Europe. It then continued along the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and radiated along the coast to Southeast Asia in the south. Shuzhong was located between these two sources, a uniquely advantageous location.
Wang Min was the main person in charge of communicating with local managers, who then introduced the projects and investment policies in a targeted manner. Lin Ruoyan didn't need to say much throughout the process, she just had to watch carefully, feel and learn.
Wang Min certainly had a knack for dealing with local officials, and he had a thorough understanding of their priorities. In his previous time in Hebei Province, he'd spent considerable time with provincial leaders, and his conversation and demeanor had seamlessly blended in with those of the officials, making him resemble a seasoned cadre inspecting local work.
Lin Ruoyan suddenly realized that if the leaders of Bowa were considered local officials, the same logic would apply. Leaders who care about the people all pursue the same goal.
The county is vigorously developing its economy, but it also sees that homogeneous competition is a dead end. It wants to take advantage of its own resource advantages, such as snow-capped mountains, and find new ways to develop its own industrial characteristics. This is similar to Bolivia taking advantage of its oil and mineral resources and letting others build infrastructure for them, develop agriculture, and build an industrial system.
This trip to central Sichuan, in addition to our counterpart in Dayi County, we also visited several cities surrounding the provincial capital. By comparison, the approach of focusing on the snow-capped mountains is more distinctive. This is a resource advantage that cannot be replicated elsewhere in the southwestern region.
With a clear plan in mind, Wang Min, upon returning to Beijing, had already decided to invest in a hotel in Dayi, build a ski resort, and introduce a ski equipment manufacturer to the county seat. As for the development and production of larger equipment, that would require further investigation. The initial investment was too high, and whether the future market demand could be realized required further investigation and understanding.
Judging from the current global market situation, country R is at the forefront in the design and development of this type of large-scale ski platform. Domestic technology is somewhat behind theirs. The funds and time required to make up for this gap may not be affordable for ordinary companies.
Lin Ruoyan also knew that one cannot eat fat at once. Although Wang Min's decision was conservative, he invested because he was optimistic about the local economic development and management level.
Sometimes, while a company might be very motivated, local managers might not share that same vision, making it difficult to achieve synergy. Now, both parties share the same goal and are working together. There's still a long way to go.
At this time, good news came from Country Y. The old building where the factory was originally acquired was transformed into a boutique hotel and will open soon.
Through the operation, the hotel management company will invite celebrities and famous European designers to appreciate the hotel on the opening day. The publicity concept is not just the hotel opening, but also to use this renovation work to apply for relevant awards.
This was also proposed by Zhao Xingxing. She mentioned it from the very beginning when she was looking for a design firm. This renovation project had to participate in the selection of international design awards, and the high cost had to reflect its value.
As for the celebrities invited for the opening, it was Li Yiqi who suggested it, no matter how much money was spent to gain connections. And the celebrities were not movie stars, but some aristocrats in the academic world, and gentlemen with titles from the United States and Europe.
Low-key luxury lets everyone know that such a "work of art" has come into being, and its value has been raised with their certification. This will be the glory of the hotel and a gimmick for future operations.
Li Yiqi put a lot of effort into securing invitations from these high-class individuals. Through connections she made at school, and through subsequent collaborations with beauty salons to promote her equipment and acquire relevant connections, she was able to turn the impossible into a reality. For another company, simply opening a hotel or outlet wouldn't have the kind of allure that these celebrities would pay attention to.
If Li Yiqi were just a young woman studying abroad in Country Y, even if she attended a prestigious medical school, she would never have been able to connect with such a circle. Now, she is very picky about attending such high-class gatherings, so as not to be overwhelmed by socializing and neglecting her studies.
After returning from a visit (and play) in Shuzhong, Lin Ruoyan rested for a few days at her courtyard home before taking Hua Mengmeng with her to Country Y. Also traveling with them was the head of domestic R&D for the medical device company, who happened to be discussing some equipment improvements for the myopia treatment device with Li Yiqi. It would be even better if she had the opportunity to visit some well-known experts in Country Y.
With Hua Mengmeng, an expert in Y language, around, Lin Ruoyan didn't have to worry about her food, clothing, housing and transportation. She was very relaxed and tricked the female bodyguard into playing with her.
This group of female bodyguards are the first graduates of the female bodyguard training organized by Lu Wei.
In addition to their strong professional abilities and fighting skills that are no less than those of men, they have received special training in firearms and first aid. In addition, they master at least one foreign language to facilitate communication with others when traveling abroad in the future.
Others have mastered more skills, such as network hacking techniques and some unconventional ways of searching for intelligence, and their qualities are in line with the standards of international mercenaries.
Of course, the fees they charge for their missions are also quite high.
Before boarding the plane, Lin Ruoyan received good news: Wei Xu's art exam training school, with its flagship location in Yicheng, had a very high college entrance exam acceptance rate this year, changing the lives of many children. Those who passed the art exam and moved from small towns to big cities will have a brighter future if they study hard and become excellent actors or professionals in related art industries.
Therefore, when the second round of enrollment began, the scene was extremely lively. Not only people from the surrounding areas of Yicheng, but also people from some cities further south came from afar to Yicheng to take the entrance examination for the training class.
That’s right, this training class doesn’t accept everyone, because the number of applicants far exceeds the number of admissions, it is so popular that they have to take exams to select the best students.
Yicheng is not as expensive as the first- and second-tier cities and provincial capitals in the eastern coastal areas, so people from small places can adapt more easily. In the past, if you wanted to attend training courses of similar quality, you had to go to Shanghai or Beijing, and people without some financial resources would not dare to do so.
This is another reason why the Yicheng flagship store is so popular. The school has excellent teaching, a high acceptance rate, and low living costs for accompanying students. Located in the central region, transportation is very convenient.
After arriving in Country Y, Lin Ruoyan and the others checked into their own hotel. Before the opening ceremony, all the rooms had already been booked. Those arriving from other parts of Europe had to experience the hotel in person to give a more accurate evaluation.
Lin Ruoyan had only looked at the design renderings related to the hotel before, and later did not pay much attention to the completion status. She just wanted to see that the overall construction progress and cost were within the control line, and just regarded it as a tool to spend money.
Only after actually moving in did she realize that the old factory had completely changed since the last time she and Li Yiqi came here.
The red brick walls and historical traces remain, but from the outside, it looks like a high-end boutique hotel. From the canopy at the drop-off area onwards, everything is elegant and thoughtful. The new decor blends seamlessly with the preserved old architecture, creating a harmonious and vibrant atmosphere.
Such works not only retain the historical charm of the original building, but also improve it with new uses. The room is full of living elegance, but it does not blindly pursue retro.
The rooms come in a variety of styles. Lin Ruoyan was assigned to a modern room with clean, crisp lines. The bed features a memory foam mattress, a trendy feature in recent years. The room also boasts handcrafted lamps and coffee tables. Each piece is unique, and each room has its own distinct character, which makes guests linger. Staying in this room once, they'll find new experiences in other rooms next time.
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