What bold color schemes! What childlike innocence!
The three distinct packaging designs each featured unique elements from Lang'ai Hotel, Jasmine Hotel, and Lion Castle Hotel.
The outlines were drawn with the simplest strokes, yet the colors were dazzling—
as if a toddler had scribbled them before a master artist filled them in.
The perfect fusion of naivety and sophistication created a dreamy, whimsical effect,
instantly transporting viewers back to carefree summer nights of watermelon, cool breezes, and cartoons.
"The Boss truly is the Boss!"
"Even his designs are incredible!"
Lin Suyang studied the blueprints closely, growing more awestruck by the minute.
"But... with different designs, shouldn't the ads diversify too?"
Zhu Tingting's Summer Momo Coffee billboards had adorned streets for nearly half a month.
Though not long,
in today's world of fleeting trends, public attention spans were razor-thin.
What began as curiosity and anticipation had dulled into indifference.
The once-eye-catching ads now blended into the urban landscape like concrete slabs.
"This won't do... We need a refresh!"
Lin Suyang pondered in his office before calling Chen Jianhai.
Normally, Chen answered staff calls immediately,
but today, the line rang several times before connecting.
"Hello?!"
Chen's voice sounded unusually grumpy.
Hesitating, Lin Suyang asked, "Boss, is now a good time?"
"It's fine. Go ahead."
"Boss, I received the Summer Momo design drafts for Lang'ai, Jasmine, and Lion Castle today."
Lin Suyang outlined his plan:
"With ad engagement declining, I propose filming three new themed commercials starring Tingting, plus a short film linking all hotels' concepts."
"This'll boost visibility through rapid content cycling,"
"while the short film's virality outperforms standalone ads."
"Summer Momo's three-city launch is six weeks away."
"A strong campaign now could ensure explosive opening-day sales."
Despite his confidence, Lin Suyang expected rejection.
Producing quality ads—let alone a short film—required substantial budgets.
Marketing was essentially money-fueled.
While their in-house team could handle production (using hotel locations),
the real cost was Zhu Tingting himself.
As "Who Knew There Was One Here" films' contracted artist,
his participation demanded fees beyond his endorsement deal.
If Chen balked at the expense, the idea was dead.
Thus, Lin Suyang cautiously backtracked:
"Of course, this is just a suggestion. We can skip it."
"Our current ads are effective enough."
"And these designs are already perfect—"
"Shoot! Why wouldn't we?!"
Chen's interruption stunned him.
"He's getting paid—a few more ads won't kill him!"
"Don't tiptoe around just because he's from another company."
"Treat him like hotel staff—utilize him fully!"
"If he acts up, I'll talk to his boss myself."
Lin Suyang beamed. "Got it, Boss!"
"I'll finalize creative plans based on your designs."
"Ads and short film within two weeks!"
Chen then asked unexpectedly:
"Actually, why'd you stop filming like before?"
"Like... when I got cake-smeared for that 'Vengeance Hotel Alliance' bit?"
Lin Suyang froze.
That "film" was just a slapped-together PowerPoint he and Zhao An used to fool Chen early on.
Was this a reprimand?!
Now with proper resources, his team produced genuine content.
Had Chen rediscovered their old cut corners?
Swallowing hard, Lin Suyang asked,
"Boss... what about that method?"
Chen replied, "It was great! But you only did it once. Too expensive?"
His concern touched Lin Suyang.
This wasn't scolding—Chen feared they were skimping due to past frugality.
"Don't penny-pinch," Chen urged.
"If it benefits the hotel and makes sense budget-wise, invest!"
Relief washed over Lin Suyang, followed by gratitude.
Chen's unwavering trust—whether in Marketing or HR—
meant instant funding for any worthwhile project, empowering them to excel.
Even clueless about filmmaking,
Chen remembered that PowerPoint, worried they'd compromise quality to save costs.
"Boss, that old approach is outdated."
"Our new techniques are far superior."
Chen concluded: "Then you handle it."
"Any obstacles, come to me."
Standing, Lin Suyang faced the window and vowed solemnly:
"Boss, Marketing won't let you down!"
Hanging up,
he gazed at Lion Castle's sprawling lawns,
inhaling ambition.
With Chen's blessing, the battle plan was set.
*Boss!!!*
*Witness the new empire I'll forge for you!!!*
...
As General Lin marshaled his troops,
Chen sat brooding in Lang'ai's café,
glaring at his *Celestial Tribulation* defeat screen.
A bug?
Two more enemy Jiang Ziyas had ganged up on him at noon.
4v1—obliterated.
Suddenly, Lin's words echoed:
*"These designs are already perfect!"*
Had the system delivered his blueprints?!
After designing the Summer Momo themes,
he'd awaited the "Apply Wallpaper" prompt,
yet the café remained unchanged—until now.
Pulling up the system menu,
the familiar *Ding!* greeted him.
Navigating to Summer Momo Coffee's custom options,
three vibrantly enhanced designs appeared.
Chen tilted his head, baffled.
The wobbly circles representing the orange cat, parrot, and white peacock—
his original "artwork"—remained intact.
But the dazzling colors and intricate patterns?
100% system-generated.
"System, these aren't my designs!"
[Original drawings failed database standards.]
[For optimal user experience, system optimized artwork.]
*Ding!*
[Host contribution: 0.0001%]
[System enhancement: 99.9999%]
[Ownership belongs to system store.]
[Purchase required: 2,000 points each.]
Chen's eyebrow twitched.
"Failed standards"?
More like the system deemed his doodles too trashy,
beautified them, then had the audacity to sell them back!
The ultimate scam!
Amid his mental tirade, the system coldly prompted:
[Purchase Y/N?]
"Buy!"
Chen smashed the option so fast it nearly crashed the system.
Insults aside—
only a fool would pass up these masterpieces.
*Ding~*
[Summer Momo themes purchased.]
[Hotel café renovations commence tonight at 2 AM.]
[Lion Castle café location unassigned.]
[Please select building site.]
A 3D map of Lion Castle appeared.
Unlike typical hotels,
Lion Castle's vast grounds featured scattered outdoor cafés—
by squirrel carriage paths, Emerald Lake, fountains, castle shade, rose gardens—
each simply furnished with tables, lounge chairs, and pillows.
Their "decor" was nature itself.
Guests could order from any spot via butler service,
with carriage deliveries completing the tranquil experience.
Chen's personal favorite:
sipping coffee on a lake boat,
secretly dumping leftovers for the mermaids.
(His vessel bore the brunt of their caffeinated wrath.)
Now, he scrutinized potential sites.
"Rose Garden's scenic, but a building would ruin the view... No."
"Emerald Lake and the castle form a crescent-moon embrace—a café would disrupt the romance... Pass."