Chapter 8: Announcement—Jianglin Hotel Has Been Upgraded

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The tall, thin man refused to accept it; this was completely different from what he had expected.

“No! You give me more money! Otherwise, I’ll stand here and make sure your business can’t continue!”

He thought he could intimidate Chu Jiangyue, but the next second, he found himself restrained by an unseen force.

【Detected: Customer behavior impacting hotel operations. Immediate expulsion executed. Warning issued.】

Only Chu Jiangyue could hear the voice. To the others, it appeared as if the tall man had simply vanished.

The people present were stunned. Those who had lingering doubts or small schemes silently abandoned them.

“Boss Chu, what’s happening? He…”

A bolder person asked cautiously.

“The gentleman’s actions just now disrupted the hotel’s normal operations. The hotel system has executed an expulsion and issued a warning.

But everyone can rest assured—if you don’t violate the hotel rules, nothing will happen.

Next, whoever needs to recharge, please proceed.”

Chu Jiangyue didn’t elaborate. As long as they understood that hotel rules were absolute, that was enough.

With the tall man as an example, the rest of the recharge process went smoothly. Chu Jiangyue could see more and more customer data appearing on her panel.

“Boss Chu, I heard the hotel also provides accommodation?”

Someone asked about lodging, and Chu Jiangyue immediately perked up.

“Yes. Today is the second day of our opening celebration. Tomorrow is the last day. Single rooms are 100 copper coins per day, paid daily.”

“This place is so rundown—why would anyone even want to stay?”

Someone tried to dissuade him, but he seemed determined.

“Boss Chu, I’ll stay for 10 days. I’ll move in today!”

“No problem. Swipe your card to check in.”

Chu Jiangyue operated her virtual screen and let him swipe his card.

Xiong Changyuan happily swiped his card and hurried back to pack his things.

Many said Xiong Changyuan was crazy, but Chu Jiangyue admired his foresight.

Temperatures had been gradually rising over the past two days, and many areas were without water or electricity.

Without air conditioning, the big villa was no more comfortable than her little thatched cottage.

And Xiong Changyuan wasn’t the only one with foresight.

Chu Jiangyue saw four familiar people approaching and smiled.

“Mr. Shen, are you staying this time?”

When they first came, she had eagerly promoted the lodging but had been refused.

Now, look—they were here to find her.

Shen Zhigui rubbed his nose. The first time he entered the hotel, he had been cautious of Chu Jiangyue.

“We’re all here to stay. Are there rooms available?”

“Yes. How many days will you be staying?”

“10 days.”

100 copper coins per day, 10 days equals 10 silver coins.

“Fine. Line up to swipe your cards.”

After Shen Zhigui and his three companions completed check-in, Chu Jiangyue noticed that five more people were needed to complete her task and paused to think.

Luckily, luck was on her side. After checking in Shen Zhigui’s group, more people arrived wanting to stay.

Among them were Cui Hao and Jiang Zhenzhen. Jiang Zhenzhen’s room fees were paid by Cui Hao, using his card to check in.

The remaining three were Shen Zhigui’s neighbors—likely hoping to benefit by staying near him.

After successfully accommodating 10 guests, Chu Jiangyue received her task completion notice.

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Once everyone had bought their items and left, Chu Jiangyue checked her notification.

【Task: Host guests and successfully accommodate 10 guests (10/10) — Completed

Task reward: Unlock 2nd-floor double rooms (10 rooms), unlock food ×5: Stir-fried vegetables, Braised pork, Vinegar-fried shredded potatoes, Tomato scrambled eggs, Scallion tofu, EXP +100】

【Requirements for Level 1 hotel upgrade met (100/10). Upgrade? Yes/No】

Chu Jiangyue immediately selected “Yes.” If not now, when?

【Hotel upgrading. Upgrade requires 10 minutes. All personnel must remain in place; moving may result in consequences】

She was the only one in the hotel, so all she had to do was stand still.

The next second, she heard clattering and banging. Through the hotel’s doors, dust swirled outside.

From the outside, Jianglin Hotel was shrouded in a cloud of dust, with various construction tools flying through it.

Ten minutes passed quickly. The thatched hut became a mud-brick house, and the front desk where Chu Jiangyue stood changed from an old wooden cabinet to a carved wooden counter.

The lobby had clearly expanded, with a new four-person table and chairs.

Originally, only the first floor had rooms; now the second floor also had rooms, while Chu Jiangyue’s own room was automatically moved to the third floor.

The kitchen also expanded. The single-door fridge became a double-door fridge, with a wider variety of ingredients inside.

Most noticeably, Chu Jiangyue’s personal room had been upgraded.

A separate walk-in closet was added, filled with clothes and jewelry; her own clothes had been pushed to a corner.

In addition to the closet, an open-plan study was added, connected to the bedroom just like the closet.

“How’s that! I told you, whatever the host wants, she gets!”

Chu Jiangyue was quite satisfied. When she didn’t go out, she could now enjoy full freedom to dress inside the hotel.

After all, which girl doesn’t love wearing pretty dresses~

【New task issued: Host 20 guests and complete first recharge

Task reward: To be unlocked】

“Host, host! New task! You can send an announcement to notify all hotel guests~”

The little fox on Chu Jiangyue’s shoulder reminded her.

“Why didn’t you say earlier that I could send announcements?”

If she could send announcements, she wouldn’t have to go out distributing flyers.

“Host, this feature is only available after upgrading the hotel. Flyers can attract potential customers; announcements can only reach guests who have an identity card.”

They serve different purposes.

“Fine, I’ll send an announcement now.”

【Announcement: Good news! Jianglin Hotel has been upgraded!

10 newly renovated double suites, all unoccupied, with electricity, water, and air conditioning. Don’t wait—first come, first served!
PS: Our hotel doesn’t just have buns and meat buns, we also have Braised Pork and Vinegar-fried Shredded Potatoes~】

Chu Jiangyue edited the announcement and sent it immediately.

Everyone who had visited Jianglin Hotel and successfully recharged received a forced virtual screen the moment the announcement was sent.

The screen displayed the announcement in bold and enlarged text—unable to close without opening it.

In Villa No.1, Shengshi Huadu, Shen Zhigui, Su Zhucheng, Jiang He, and Lin Xuyuan were discussing something when they received the announcement. They all looked surprised.

“The hotel upgraded, and it even has Braised Pork!”

After sending the announcement, Chu Jiangyue went to the kitchen to make herself breakfast.

She had been busy helping guests recharge, register, and buy buns, and hadn’t had time to eat.

Once she prepared a dish and a soup and placed them on the dining table, the first guest of the day returned.