Chapter 94: Grapes That Can't Be Eaten
The director looked at the expensive gift bag in Wei Xu's hand and said with emotion, "Can you continue filming tonight? I saw the big money man left in a hurry. Did he ask you to meet him again tonight?"
Wei Xu said with a melancholy look: "No, she left without saying anything."
"Just here to give a gift?" The director also found it incredible.
In fact, Ms. Lin's appearance is definitely comparable to that of a female celebrity, and she's so wealthy. Even if she had a son with someone else, so what? She doesn't have a husband at the moment! The director thought to himself, if I had Wei Xu's looks, why would I bother filming such a movie? How great would it be to "marry" into a wealthy family?
Wei Xu began to reflect on himself. Was it possible that Ms. Lin had deliberately remained silent, hoping to experience the feeling of being actively pursued by a man? Should he use this as an excuse to interact with her more often and try to make her happy?
Is this the kind of romance that rich girls like? So he should be more proactive?
No! After that investment, if Ms. Lin wanted the feeling of being pursued by a man, even if she didn't say it explicitly, she would definitely give some hints. But nothing happened.
He didn't dare to contact her, and she hadn't complained about it for so long. Old Dai hadn't received any news, and the film and television project was filming as usual and the funding was not cut off. She even gave him such a valuable gift today.
So she actually meant that she didn't want to be disturbed by him.
Perhaps, Mr. Lin only regarded him as an ordinary friend, and he would visit him when he remembered him. It is not necessarily that he came to visit the set today. Perhaps he met him while doing other things on the way.
Sure enough, Fang Yue appeared after a while, which seemed to confirm Wei Xu's guess from the side.
Fang Yue knew Wei Xu, and knew that he was an unknown actor who often accompanied guests at cocktail parties. Could it be that Wei Xu was starring in the movie that Lin Ruoyan invested in? No wonder Lin Ruoyan came to the appointment so readily today, but left after a few words, seeming worried. Could it be that Lin Ruoyan was just passing by to meet the handsome guy privately?
That handsome guy is here, where is Lin Ruoyan?
Fang Yue greeted them and found out in a few words that Lin Ruoyan was indeed here to visit the set, but she had already left. Maybe she had an appointment to spend time with the handsome guy in the evening.
Fang Yue could see the tenderness and admiration in Wei Xu's eyes when he spoke of Lin Ruoyan. A twinge of jealousy inevitably flared up in Fang Yue. Why did all the good things happen to Lin Ruoyan? This handsome guy seemed to be in love with that idiot daughter, too. Was it just because Lin Ruoyan was rich that she invested in his film? She wondered if this man had any acting skills. He might just be good-looking but not smart. All that money was wasted.
By the way, why was there suddenly no news about the District X film and television base? Did the leadership there have a new idea? Anyway, the upcoming residential land auction was enough to keep Fang Yue busy for a while. She chatted with Wei Xu for a few words with a forced smile before leaving.
The director couldn't help but admire this and said, "Xiao Wei, I didn't realize you were so resourceful, knowing so many beautiful, young, wealthy women. They're all pretty and thin, and they all seem to be nice to you. Which one do you prefer?"
Wei Xu knew the director's tone was just that joking, or perhaps he'd seen enough of other people's behavior to be indifferent. He did know many wealthy women and wives. He didn't argue, but lowered his eyes in self-pity as he explained, "That was all arranged by President Dai. We went to some high-end cocktail parties to liven things up. In their eyes, I'm just an actor."
"Even actors are divided into famous and not famous. I'm very optimistic about you in this play. If the box office is a hit, you'll have many opportunities to become the lead actor and act in blockbusters in the future. Your pay will also increase, and you can make money much faster than doing other things. A man has confidence only when he has money. If they ignore you now, they will not be able to reach you in the future." The director comforted her.
Wei Xu smiled wryly and didn't respond. What if he became a famous actor? Would he then be qualified to pursue the person he liked? He remembered their first meeting at the cocktail party, and she had clearly stated that she had no intention of dating or getting married. How could he not remember this and fall for her bit by bit?
Lin Ruoyan spent two days relaxing in her own courtyard and didn't go to work for a while. July came in a blink of an eye, and she had to cheer up and implement her consumption plan for this month.
Previously, Lin Ruoyan asked her subordinates to contact other international education brands. Thomas and others may have also known this news. Fearing that Lin Ruoyan had found another company, they hurriedly called Hua Mengmeng and said that they would go to Beijing for inspection in early July.
Lin Ruoyan simply arranged to host them in her own courtyard homestay.
Hua Mengmeng immediately thought: these were renowned education experts both domestically and internationally, and their connections were all celebrities. If they could spread the word about the unique residential experience at the Siheyuan, it would definitely be beneficial for promoting the B&B. The B&B itself had just been renovated, and Hua Mengmeng was well prepared. The business plan was already being refined, and the Human Resources Department was already working on the recruitment plan, so they could arrange for an immediate opening.
Lin Ruoyan thought the same. She took a quick look at the list of personnel submitted by Hua Mengmeng and found no problems, so she approved it immediately and let these employees start work.
According to Hua Mengmeng's business plan, the main business area of the B&B will be the two courtyards on the north side, which will include a breakfast restaurant to provide breakfast for guests. The breakfast restaurant will use the catering license previously purchased for the north courtyard and will serve breakfast as well as daily coffee and light meals. In the future, there will be storefronts along the north side of the street. The business will not only be open to guests staying at the B&B, but also to others, and all income will be included in the B&B's income.
Compared to hotels, B&Bs require significantly less staffing than hotels, given the limited number of rooms. Linen cleaning can be outsourced, with someone coming in daily to replace old items. The same people who clean the rooms and serve dishes in the restaurant can be assigned to different schedules.
Hua Mengmeng herself has a wealth of relevant work experience, and along with the two newly hired women and one man, she's able to handle all the daily work here. Chen Jun also volunteered to help during the day, and at night he also took care of security patrols.
Lin Ruoyan had only stayed in a B&B in the real world and didn't know the ins and outs of running one. She asked Hua Mengmeng, "Does the B&B really need more staff? Like a dedicated cook?"
Hua Mengmeng explained confidently, "Boss Lin, I was also worried about the lack of manpower at first, but I looked up a lot of data and talked to some people online. I found out that in many tourist attractions, this is how people do it. Family hotels don't need too many people.
For example, our breakfast is different from the luxurious buffets you'd find in hotels. It consists of simple porridge, small dishes, fried dough sticks, steamed buns, wontons, and the like. We purchase pre-made dishes, prepare tableware, and calculate the breakfast needs of the guests. We then serve them in portions, allowing anyone to prepare them and eat as they please.
As for coffee, our machine is state-of-the-art. The waitstaff only needs to regularly refill the coffee beans, milk, and water, and perform cleaning and maintenance every few days. We order snacks and pastries from several local specialty shops, promoting traditional Beijing cuisine. Aunt Ge also makes some in her free time. While ours may seem simple, we think foreigners will appreciate it.
Another aspect is simple meals. Currently, we only offer a few modified Western meal sets. The dishes are fixed, and there are many pre-made items. The employees don’t have to spend much time on secondary processing, and the set meals are easy for customers to choose from.”
Lin Ruoyan thought of the simple meals that were popular more than ten years ago, and decided to ask carefully: "What kind of modified Western food are you talking about?"
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