Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 363: Harboring Dirt and Grime

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Harboring Dirt and Grime

According to the original plan, Cheng Qiaobei met with Manager Liang at nine o’clock sharp.

The negotiation table was Cheng Qiaobei’s home ground. With thorough preparation and insights into Manager Liang’s Bottom Line, the contract signing went smoothly.

For the upcoming work, Cheng Qiaobei would assign a dedicated person to coordinate with Manager Liang’s finance department.

As for who, Cheng Qiaobei left Shen Rongshen’s business card and phone number.

Leaving the hotel, Cheng Qiaobei sent a message to Shen Rongshen.

north: Go to the company and find Wei Lai.

Shen Rongshen: Okay.

Shen Rongshen was a member of the special team formed by Cheng Qiaobei before leaving. A week after he resigned, Shen Rongshen also submitted his resignation.

Cheng Qiaobei did not return directly to the Golden Faction Boutique Hotel. After getting in the car, he asked the driver, "Brother, we just arrived in Wuyuan. Is there any hotel nearby with a good environment that you can recommend?"

The driver chuckled and started recommending Huilan Hotel.

The two in the back seat exchanged glances, and Deng Yan immediately got the hint.

Deng Yan asked, "How many stars is Huilan in Wuyuan?"

The driver replied while steering, "A standard four-star, but it’s furnished really well inside. If you don’t have too high expectations, just stay at Huilan. The rooms are clean, the prices are fair, and the service is attentive. Believe me, out of all the hotels in Wuyuan, Huilan is the most reliable. A lot of my passengers stay there, and next time they come to Wuyuan, they book Huilan online directly."

After his praise, Cheng Qiaobei was indeed curious to see what was so good about Huilan Hotel.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Alright, take us to Huilan."

The driver laughed and started chatting with the two men.

"Where are you from?"

Deng Yan: "Guess from our accent."

Driver: "From the accent, it sounds like you’re from the North."

Deng Yan: "Your hearing is really good, brother. We’re from Danjiang."

Driver: "Are you on a business trip? Or here for sightseeing?"

Deng Yan: "Business trip."

Driver: "How many days? If you have time, you can visit the nearby attractions. Don’t miss out on the beautiful scenery while you’re in Wuyuan."

Deng Yan: "Two or three days, I think."

The driver heard it was only two or three days and felt it was too short a stay.

He shook his head, "Three days is not enough. Just for Wuyuan’s attractions, you need at least four more days. Just plan for a week. If you leave early, they’ll refund your room charges."

The driver was recommending Huilan Hotel tirelessly, and Cheng Qiaobei had a good grasp of the situation.

After arriving at the hotel, Cheng Qiaobei and Deng Yan turned back as they entered the lobby to see that the cab hadn’t moved and the driver was on the phone, just as coincidentally as the phone at the front desk rang.

Two front desk clerks were standing there, one taking a call, and the other began asking the two about their check-in information.

The clerk on the phone glanced at Cheng Qiaobei and Deng Yan, "Yes, got it."

Cheng Qiaobei smirked knowingly; there was no need to guess the content of their conversation.

Driver: "There are two male guests who just went in to check in."

Front Desk: "Right."

Driver: "Those are my clients. Direct it to my WeChat."

Front Desk: "Got it."

When asked how many days Cheng Qiaobei would stay, he replied, "One day."

The front desk paused slightly, "How many rooms?"

Cheng Qiaobei: "Two business deluxe rooms."

The front desk took Cheng Qiaobei’s ID for facial recognition verification, registered it, and then did the same for Deng Yan, handing over room cards, meal coupons, and more.

From the first-floor lobby to the room, Cheng Qiaobei noticed a lot of issues.

Deng Yan followed Cheng Qiaobei into the room and closed the door. Cheng Qiaobei asked, "Do you think Huilan Hotel is as good as its online reviews?"

Deng Yan said, "Honestly, Huilan can’t compare with Golden Faction."

Cheng Qiaobei: "But the owner of Huilan is very skilled; all the taxi drivers in the city habitually push Huilan Hotel. To say there’s nothing going on here, I really don’t believe it."

Deng Yan nodded, "Even with a renovation under such competitive conditions, Golden Faction has low chances of success."

Cheng Qiaobei disdained Huilan’s owner’s methods. These kinds of tactics, stepping on others’ shoulders, weren’t exactly underhanded, but certainly not heroic either.

If it’s just based on accommodation environment and service standards, Golden Faction definitely trumps Huilan, but in terms of brand awareness and brand effect, Golden Faction is Huilan’s defeated opponent.

The reason for coming to Wuyuan City was precisely to discuss face-to-face with Golden Faction’s owner.

Deng Yan came out of the bathroom, not thoroughly cleaned, with towels and bath towels smelling of disinfectant.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Let’s just make do for one night."

Wanting to negotiate with Golden Faction, he needed to find a way to help Golden Faction control the situation.

Cheng Qiaobei asked again, "How’s the Qingshan project going?"

Deng Yan said, "According to news, Jade Jiali has increased their offer again, taking over the Qingshan plot is just a matter of time."

Cheng Qiaobei’s gaze was indifferent, "Old Cheng is already so old, still behaving like a naive child."

Not wanting to provoke the conversation, even though he had left Jade Jiali and Cheng Xiangheng, Deng Yan didn’t mean to criticize his former employer behind their back; it’s both politeness and good manners.

"Go back and rest for a bit. Later, let’s find a place nearby to eat."

Deng Yan picked up his briefcase, "Shen Rongshen just sent me a message asking where we are staying. Should I give Huilan’s address or Golden Faction’s?"

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Golden Faction."

Deng Yan: "Got it."

The room door closed again, Cheng Qiaobei engaged the security lock, returned to the center of the room, sat at the edge of the bed, and glanced around, noticing a red light inside the air conditioning duct window.

He was cautious by nature, his eyes were particularly attentive to places prone to "harbor filth and corruption."

Two years ago, on a hotel inspection, Cheng Qiaobei encountered a similar situation. A girl found a pinhole camera in the TV box of her room. Fortunately, she discovered it. Otherwise, who knows how many videos it would have taken.

Cheng Qiaobei used tissues from the bedside table to cover all suspicious spots, lay down on the bed, and closed his eyes for a short rest.

Meanwhile, at Danjiang Electric.

Chen Ningxi was handling business in the office when Lu Xingyan knocked at the door.

"Manager Chen."

Chen Ningxi looked up, "Lu, come in. What’s the matter?"

Lu Xingyan placed his party membership application materials on the desk, "Secretary Lei said the last form was lost, so I rewrote it. Could you please write a recommendation again?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Just leave it there. I’ll let you know when it’s ready."

Lu Xingyan: "Thank you, Manager Chen."

He had just stood up when someone passed by the hallway, unnoticed by the two in the office.

After finishing her tasks, Chen Ningxi opened Lu Xingyan’s documents and began writing the recommendation content.

Finally completing it, Chen Ningxi dialed Lu Xingyan’s number, "Lu, come up and get it."

Lu Xingyan was walking and laughing, "So fast?"

He grinned while going upstairs, followed closely by someone who had emerged from a certain office and trailed him to the fourth floor.

At the stairway corner, Liu Yahui took out her phone and sent a message to Wang Qing.

Liu Yahui: I saw Lu going to Manager Chen’s office again.

Wang Qing: Haha.

Liu Yahui: It’s almost off hours, what’s he doing?

Wang Qing: Don’t ask, if you ask, it’s work.

Liu Yahui sent a laughing emoji.

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You have sunshine in your heart, and everything you see is beautiful.

But once darkness settles in your heart, it becomes a filthy, corrupt sewer.