Chapter 260 Eat, Drink, Play, and Sleep
Lin Ruoyan wasn't aimless. They had good relations with the locals in Hangzhou, especially Yuhang. There was room for adjustment in the overall planning of Phoenix Mountain. If they adopted the same approach as before, building more villas with large courtyards on the mountain, nestled among the greenery, with minimal impact on the scenery, adding some multi-story apartments at the foot of the mountain, and introducing concepts like international kindergartens and elementary schools, there would be hope for a higher floor area ratio.
For 450 acres of land, if the overall floor area ratio is increased, the saleable area will increase. When the average price per square meter is 50,000 to 60,000 yuan, the more saleable area there is, the more money you can make.
Lin Ruoyan no longer needed to delve into the specific design phase. The Hangzhou branch's team, trained and honed over several projects, was well-coordinated, and their knowledge of hotels and luxury homes was perhaps far greater than that of her, a half-baked boss. She didn't need to be an outsider directing the experts; she simply laid out the broad concepts and sales targets, letting her staff research and achieve them.
As a salesperson, Lü Gan is naturally very sensitive to saleable area. However, not having a background in planning and design, he is still in awe of a project's inherent planning conditions, such as its volume ratio.
If Lin Ruoyan hadn't mentioned it, he might not have thought of this level, but now he is seriously thinking about the feasibility and path of this matter.
Managers in Yuhang approached him about acquiring land for a luxury housing project. Although he reviewed the land and the existing plan drawings, he didn't raise the question of whether the floor area ratio could be adjusted. Naturally, they wouldn't raise the issue proactively. If he had raised the issue, with solid evidence and the potential for economic benefits, would it actually be possible to change it?
At least the introduction of international schools is still a very attractive approach.
Hangzhou was once an ancient capital, home to many scholars from the Jiangnan region, and a strong academic culture. Because Shanghai is difficult to access, those living near Hangzhou choose it as a springboard for a seamless journey to study abroad. International schools, for example, certainly have their drawcards.
After Lin Ruoyan finished her business at the Hangzhou company, she went to stay at a hotel in Yuhang without much delay.
Currently, the construction of the wetland over there has already started. It is said that the park will be open this year, and part of the first phase will be open to the public. Their boutique hotel is guarding the gate of the park, so they will not have to worry about customers.
If Lin Ruoyan was not the boss of the capital, it would not be easy for her to book a room here.
After she checked in, she visited some scenic spots around Hangzhou, including Phoenix Mountain, under the pretext of sightseeing, but in fact she was just enjoying the mountains and rivers.
After all, who could expect the boss to write a report after inspecting a project? Her visit to inspect the project site was already a gesture of support for the branch. This gave her the right to indulge in all sorts of entertainment and sleep, and she felt like she was gaining weight.
Maintaining a good figure is very important. Unlike many married women, Lin Ruoyan doesn't worry about her husband or in-laws saying she's lazy and gluttonous. She does all her fitness and bodybuilding for herself, so it's not easy to muster the perseverance to stick to it.
This boutique hotel, which looks like an antique pavilion, has a modern gym and an indoor swimming pool. She hesitated for a moment and finally chose the indoor swimming pool.
She was worried she wouldn't be able to handle the sweat from working out. She heard that swimming was also good for losing weight, so she put on her swimsuit and went to the pool.
There were not many people swimming at this time of year, probably because people were rushing to enjoy the scenery during the day. She was a little bored after playing for a few days, so she ran to the swimming pool in the morning.
Seeing that there were signs of fat on her waist, she jumped into the water.
The water temperature is maintained at around 30 degrees all year round. It uses the most advanced filtration system at the time. The water is very clear and you can see the beautiful mosaic patterns on the bottom of the pool.
Her swimsuit was, of course, the best, though she didn't buy it herself; it was a world-renowned brand left to her by her parents. Swimming was a skill she brought from the real world, a slow, leisurely breaststroke with fairly standard form.
After swimming two laps, she felt a little tired. She went ashore and found a lounge chair to rest when she suddenly saw a man.
The man had his back to her and was not wearing a swimsuit. He looked like a new guest who was just walking around and looking around.
When the man turned around, Lin Ruoyan realized that he was Zhang Huanyu.
"Xiao Zhang, why are you here?" Lin Ruoyan greeted him. The African project had been successful thanks to Zhang Huanyu's help, as he had relayed a lot of reliable information. She had assumed he was working overtime at one of those large foreign companies in Beijing. She hadn't expected him to be on vacation, either.
When Zhang Huanyu first saw Lin Ruoyan wearing only a bikini, his face turned red and he lowered his head.
The last time they met, Lin Ruoyan felt that he was still a big boy. She didn't expect that he would be dressed in a suit and tie now, looking much more mature and stable. Considering the many things he had done in the past two years, she couldn't treat him as a child anymore.
Lin Ruoyan casually picked up a towel from the lounge chair beside her, wrapped her wet body, and asked, "Are you also coming to Hangzhou for vacation?"
Zhang Huanyu said, "It's not really a vacation. The project manager of the company where I'm interning, a foreigner from Country F, recently came to Hangzhou on a business trip and brought me with him. He asked me to help book a unique hotel, so I booked this one."
Lin Ruoyan smiled and said, "Thank you for bringing in customers."
Zhang Huanyu said even more embarrassedly, "The rooms here are always full. Why do I need to attract guests? I just begged Mr. Hua to vacate a room. Otherwise, how would they have the chance to stay in such a good hotel?"
"What about you? One guest room isn't enough for two people, right? Aren't you staying here?"
"Well, there aren't that many rooms, so my colleague and I have to stay in another hotel. I came here today for a meeting with my boss, and after the meeting, he went off to do something else, so I finally had some free time to wander around." Zhang Huanyu sighed, "I didn't expect a boutique hotel like Mr. Lin's to be so luxurious. It's like an exhibition hall of ancient culture, while also having all the features of a modern hotel."
"Well, your initial designer homestay project should also have a unique charm. After all, every hotel should have its own characteristics to allow people to experience something new during their travels." Lin Ruoyan chatted with him casually for a few words and then asked, "After receiving the bid documents for the African project, will your company help review the bid documents?"
Zhang Huanyu said, "Yes, we can take a break from that project for now. Once the bid documents are sent back, we will continue to serve the client."
"If you come across a particularly exciting bidding document, could you please give me a hint?" Lin Ruoyan made an unreasonable request.
Zhang Huanyu said regretfully, "Alas, I was only temporarily assigned to assist with a project at the European headquarters. Now that they've added more staff, they don't need our kind of remote support. Besides, my internship is almost over, and it's time to go back to school to prepare my graduation thesis."
Zhang Huanyu was confident he could get the project underway, but if he agreed now and ultimately couldn't deliver, it would surely lower his standing in Lin's eyes. He didn't want to take risks, so he didn't want to make rash promises. Since Lin cared, he had to work hard to make it happen. Wouldn't it be even better to surprise Lin later?
Also, Ms. Lin is truly beautiful. He was incredibly lucky today. He'd heard from Ms. Hua that Ms. Lin was staying at this hotel recently, so he'd just come on a whim. He'd never expected to actually see Ms. Lin swimming. Ms. Lin likes mature, stable, and capable men, so he's been gravitating towards that type over the years. He hoped that one day, Ms. Lin would look at him more often.
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