Chapter 106: Zhao Neng, Don't Ruin Everyone!

Chapter 106: Zhao Neng, Don't Ruin Everyone!

The news about You City and Liyuan Farm, orchestrated by Lin Muxue, exploded online, dragging You City into the spotlight.

Every city strives to promote itself online, hoping to gain attention and showcase its best side to the nation. However, this kind of attention is the last thing You City—or any city—wants. It's a national embarrassment, and the intense scrutiny could implicate many people.

Who can guarantee that they have nothing to hide? Even if one is clean, who knows if their family members might have made a mistake?

In such a situation, any small issue can be magnified to a massive scale.

When Zhao Han saw the news, he rushed to Liu Xian's office. "Liu Xian, look at this news! It's a mess; we're going to be blamed for something we didn't do!"

Liu Xian, puzzled, watched the video Zhao Han showed him and frowned. "What is this all about?"

Originally, supporting Liyuan Farm would have brought enormous benefits to You City, enhancing both its reputation and its actual standing.

But now, this scandal has erupted!

It's like mud in your pants; no matter how you explain it, it won't be clear.

After some thought, Liu Xian said, "Let's not panic yet. Someone else will be more anxious than we are."

Zhao Han nodded, understanding what Liu Xian meant. He leaned in and whispered, "I heard the sound of a cup being thrown when I passed by the office earlier."

"Shh!" Liu Xian signaled for silence.

Honestly, the other party's actions were not inherently wrong, but Liyuan Farm is irreplaceable. Now that it's been brought to the public eye, it's a problem.

However, this might be for the best. After this incident, the idea of fully supporting Liyuan Farm should be more unified.

...

Liyuan Farm.

After Lin Muxue quietly hyped up the blogger's video, she stepped back and let it ferment on its own. Then, she and her team, including Liu Qian, headed to the camping site to shoot promotional material.

The team was very excited about the camping site project. It was a significant step in improving Liyuan Farm's functionality, addressing the issue of visitors not having a place to stay.

"Everyone, don't be too surprised when you see the camping site," Lin Muxue warned as they approached, knowing that the design was by Fu Yao, a high school sophomore.

A high school sophomore's design, and Zhang Lin used it, so there would likely be some flaws.

But what could they do?

Who could resist the boss's favorite?

However, they didn't know that the camping site had the attributes of +1 Environmental Beauty, +1 Guest Comfort, and +1 Sleep Quality. The design was secondary.

When Lin Muxue and her team entered the camping site, they were greeted by a lush green lawn, flowers, trees, and a babbling brook.

It was visually stunning.

"Wow, it's really nice," the girls marveled.

"Lin, did you know the camping site would look this good?"

"Yes, it's really well-built!"

"The design is harmonious, and the environment is perfect. This must have been designed by a very talented designer, right?"

Lin Muxue explained, "It was designed by Fu Yao."

The girls were stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Fu Yao, the high school sophomore who started as a model for Liyuan Farm and is now Zhang Lin's assistant, had designed this?

They couldn't believe it. Could a high school girl really design such a beautiful camping site?

Lin Muxue quickly said, "Let's not dwell on this. We need to get to work!"

She didn't want Zhang Lin to know she was gossiping about him.

The girls were quite capable and quickly started shooting.

The camping site spanned 2000 acres, with public and recreational areas. They soon reached the accommodation area, which offered two types of tents: fixed and portable.

Fixed tents were pre-installed by the camping site staff, and visitors could check in directly. The portable tents, on the other hand, were for those who wanted the hands-on experience of setting up their own tent, a novel and exciting activity for most people.

Upon arrival, they found that some fixed tents were already set up as examples. With a bit of tidying, they were ready to use.

After shooting videos of the entire camping site, they moved on to the tent sleeping area, where they would also spend the night to test the sleeping conditions.

Thinking about it, Lin Muxue called Lin Mengyao. The camping site staff had already been hired, and they needed to be brought in to familiarize themselves with their roles. The promotional video would also feature the staff.

Inside the Human Resources department.

Lin Mengyao was interviewing two young women, reviewing their resumes.

Naturally, she was hiring HR staff.

President Zhang had given her five positions to fill, and she was determined to fill all five to assist her. As a manager, she couldn't afford to be a lone wolf.

"Alright, you can wait for our decision at home. We'll notify you if you're selected!" Lin Mengyao smiled warmly at the two women after finishing their interviews.

Although she was hiring five people, she always interviewed a few more to choose the most capable ones, which would save her a lot of trouble in the future.

The two women stood up, bowed politely, and left.

They were only this humble during job interviews.

The phone rang, and seeing it was Lin Muxue calling, she answered immediately, "Director Lin, what do you need?"

Lin Muxue got straight to the point, "Mengyao, the camping site is ready. You can bring the employees you recruited over. We need to shoot a promotional video."

"The camping site is already ready?" Lin Mengyao's eyes widened in surprise.

She knew from her sister that the camping site was designed by Fu Yao.

What surprised her more was that President Zhang had doted on Fu Yao so much that he used her design.

So, she was eager to see what Fu Yao's camping site looked like.

After hanging up, she took out her phone and opened the WeChat group, @-ing everyone to gather at the office center.

This group included all the employees of the camping site, who were currently working with the senior staff in various parts of the farm.

Her message received many responses.

Lin Mengxi stepped out of her office and met Fu Yao, who was just leaving Zhang Lin's office. She greeted her with a warm smile, "Fu Yao, would you like to have afternoon tea? I'll treat you."

"Sister Mengyao, you've already treated me twice. Let me treat you this time!" Fu Yao said, a bit embarrassed.

"Alright then!" Lin Mengyao nodded and then smiled, "Fu Yao, the camping site you designed is complete. Do you want to go see it?"

"Really?" Fu Yao's eyes widened with surprise.

After all, this was her first design, and Uncle Zhang had spent tens of millions to build the camping site based on it.

She was more eager than anyone to see the finished product and didn't hesitate to follow Lin Mengyao out.

Several employees were already waiting in the courtyard, and they greeted Lin Mengyao as she came out.

Soon, most of the employees had arrived, and Lin Mengyao led them directly to the camping site.

Fu Yao followed closely behind, and they quickly arrived. Upon entering, everyone was amazed by the environment, influenced by the game's attributes.

"Fu Yao, this is the camping site you designed? It's so beautiful," Lin Mengyao exclaimed, her face full of surprise.

Perhaps she had misunderstood President Zhang. He wasn't just doting on Fu Yao; Fu Yao really had talent.

After all, President Zhang was clearly a visionary and capable person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to develop the various projects at Liyuan Farm. A man of his caliber could easily find a beautiful girlfriend if he wanted to.

Her sister was very beautiful, but President Zhang seemed to have no interest in her.

He must have been attracted to Fu Yao because of her youth, talent, and capability.

Lin Mengyao's thoughts wandered, and she looked at Fu Yao with newfound admiration.

Fu Yao herself was in a daze.

When she designed the camping site, she had imagined what it would look like, but she never expected it to be so beautiful.

Was this really her design come to life?

Uncle Zhang was truly amazing, taking her ordinary design and turning it into something so beautiful.

For a moment, she couldn't help but feel a deep admiration.

"Everyone, your positions have been assigned. Go to your respective posts now," Lin Mengyao instructed the employees.

As the employees dispersed to find their positions, she led Fu Yao to where Lin Muxue and the others were.

When these women saw Fu Yao, their gazes were filled with envy.

Regardless of whether she was favored by President Zhang, the camping site would be a significant addition to Fu Yao's resume.

"Fu Yao, you're just in time," Lin Muxue greeted her. "You're the most popular model at the farm. We need to shoot a promotional video inside the tent, and you'd be perfect for it."

"What do I need to do?" Fu Yao asked eagerly.

Since she was working for Uncle Zhang's farm, she was very cooperative and wanted to contribute.

Under Lin Muxue's guidance, Fu Yao entered the tent and began the shoot.

As she lay down in the tent, she was surprised to find a strange feeling of relaxation and peace, as if she were at home in her own little room, in her own world, free from any worries.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but the feeling was wonderful.

The group of girls stayed busy until nightfall, then they settled down in the camping area, treating themselves as tourists to experience it firsthand and help spot any issues.

The next morning, Lin Muxue woke up early, stretched lazily, and got out of bed with a contented smile. She was pleasantly surprised because her sleep quality had been excellent last night, which was unusual for her, as her sleep was typically average.

It was obvious that good sleep had left her feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Just this fact alone made the camping area seem exceptional.

She wondered if she was the only one who had such a good experience.

After washing up, she stepped out of the tent and saw the other girls had also risen. She asked, “How did everyone sleep last night?”

“Sis Lin, I slept so well last night,” Liu Qian said without hesitation.

Zhang Yuan added, “I usually have trouble sleeping in new places, but last night was surprisingly good.”

Lin Mengyao and Fu Yao nodded in agreement.

They had all slept well.

Lin Muxue could now confirm that the sleeping environment in the camping area was excellent, though she wasn't sure if it was due to the surroundings or the quality of the tents and bedding.

But it didn't matter. For the promotional materials, she could simply say, "Special location + high-quality living supplies, providing you with the best sleep experience."

...

Zhang Lin also woke up early. He naturally checked his phone to see the video from the financial blogger he had asked his senior sister Lin to manipulate discreetly the previous day. He was smiling as he read the news.

While the covert promotion hadn't gone viral, it had certainly gained traction, and many people had already tagged the Ming City and Min Province authorities. This must have left Zhao Han and Wei Yuan sweating bullets.

What a disaster!

With that thought, he washed up, had a quick breakfast, and headed to the farm. When he arrived at the office center, he saw Lin Muxue, Fu Yao, and the others already there.

"President Zhang, the video shooting is almost complete. What will be the price for a night's stay at the camping area?" Lin Muxue asked as soon as she saw him.

"200 yuan per night," Zhang Lin replied, having already decided on this price. While the camping area had game attributes, the cost of setting up the tents was relatively low, so 200 yuan was a reasonable price for just the accommodation.

"Got it!" Lin Muxue nodded.

Zhang Lin then turned to Fu Yao and said, "Fu Yao, you designed the camping area. I mentioned before that I wanted you to take charge of the project. Keep up the good work!"

"Me?" Fu Yao was clearly taken aback.

The others also looked at her, their eyes filled with a mix of envy.

Zhang Lin suddenly remembered something and added, "By the way, after the camping area opens, we'll announce that the farm can only accommodate 5,000 tourists due to special reasons, and only those who book a stay in the camping area can purchase tickets to the flower fields and bamboo maze!"

"Why, President Zhang?" Lin Muxue was puzzled.

How much money would they lose in a day?

Most people would be worried about not having enough tourists, but here he was, limiting the number of visitors for a new project?

Zhang Lin explained, "When our camping area opens, Kai Lin Investment will also launch their own. They can only attract our farm's tourists, but without the necessary attractions, who would go there? They're like a foot spa without any masseuses. Even if they offer accommodation, who would stay?"

Lin Muxue immediately understood what he meant.

The Liyuan Farm had the flower fields and bamboo maze, which were unique attractions, plus the camping area itself was fun to explore. Without these attractions, why would tourists choose to go elsewhere?

With this strategy, the other side wouldn't attract a single tourist and would be left with an empty camp.

Given the current online situation, this would make Kai Lin Investment's situation even more awkward.

Originally, the farm welcomed over 10,000 tourists a day, but now, with only 5,000, the economic impact would be halved.

This contrast, amplified online, could be devastating for Kai Lin Investment.

Not long after, Lin Muxue and her team finished editing the promotional video and posted it on the farm's social media account.

As soon as the video went live, Kai Lin Investment was immediately aware of it.

Zhao Neng received a report from his assistant: "200 yuan per night?"

"Yes, President Zhao!" the assistant nodded.

Zhao Neng quickly responded, "We'll also offer 200 yuan per night, but with a 30% discount. Additionally, we'll give a 15-yuan voucher for the flower fields and a 10-yuan voucher for a taxi ride when they follow our farm's account!"

This meant that a night's stay at their camp would be 85 yuan cheaper than at Liyuan Farm, and even cheaper than other accommodations in You City. He was confident that tourists would understand the value.

Given that Liyuan Farm could only accommodate 5,000 people, he planned to attract the rest of the tourists, even believing that his camping area would end up with more visitors than Liyuan Farm.

"Go ahead and make the arrangements!" Zhao Neng confidently instructed his assistant. Before the assistant could respond, a furious figure stormed into the office.

Seeing this person, Zhao Neng quickly welcomed him with a smile, only to be met with an angry outburst: "Zhao Neng, what are you doing? Don't you dare ruin us all!"

(End of Chapter)

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