I Have a Five-star Seaside Hotel

Chen Jianhai walked closer and saw two visibly shaken girls sitting on the sofa, each holding a cup of hot drink, recounting their terrifying experience in the hotel.

"Why is it them?!"

Chen Jianhai's heart sank.

Didn't the system clearly state that within the first seven days of the new hotel's opening, the first customer to witness the black swans kissing in the lake would receive the system's blessing and enjoy a soul-stirring experience for an entire night? 

How did it end up scaring the two girls out of their room?! 

"Hello, I'm the owner of this hotel. May I ask if there's an issue with your room?" Chen Jianhai approached quickly and asked nervously.

Hearing that the hotel owner had arrived, the two girls seemed to have found an outlet for their frustration and began speaking to Chen Jianhai one after the other:

"That room really has a problem!"

"I'm not lying to you."

"We've been having nightmares all night. As soon as we close our eyes, we have nightmares."

"And in the last nightmare, we both dreamed the same thing!"

It was truly terrifying.

In the final nightmare, Han Panpan dreamed that Cheng Yan had turned into a zombie due to a cold virus.

Following the principle of "if I'm going down, I'm taking you with me," 

Cheng Yan chased Han Panpan relentlessly, trying to bite her to death.

Cheng Yan's dream was the same as Han Panpan's, except the roles were reversed.

After a horrifying chase, both of them woke up from the dream, exchanged their experiences, and concluded that there was something wrong with the room. They were now too scared to stay in it.

Seeing how frightened the two girls were, Chen Jianhai quickly said:

"Don't be afraid. I'll arrange another room for you right away, and we'll refund the full amount."

"No need!" Han Panpan shuddered and quickly stopped him: 

"Don't arrange a new room for us. We don't want to go anywhere else. Just let us sleep in the lobby for the night."

There are more people here, so it feels safer.

"If possible, could you help us get our luggage? We left in a hurry, and all our things are still in the room."

Chen Jianhai frowned slightly and said, "Of course. But sleeping in the lobby isn't as comfortable as a bedroom. Are you sure you'll be okay here?"

"Yes, we'll be fine!" Both Cheng Yan and Han Panpan nodded.

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements right away."

With Chen Jianhai's approval, the staff quickly stepped in to set up the lobby.

Although the two girls would be spending the night in the lobby, they couldn't let them sit on the sofa all night. 

Soon, someone brought pillows, blankets, and a screen to create a quiet little space for the girls to spend the night.

"Don't be afraid. We'll all be here in the lobby with you."

The front desk clerk brought two long-eared rabbit plush toys and handed one to each girl. "If you get scared, just call us. We'll be right here."

"Thank you," Han Panpan said, feeling warm inside as she looked at the kind front desk clerk and the night shift staff.

"You're welcome," the front desk clerk smiled sweetly, then adjusted the screen before leaving.

The sofas in the Lion Lake Castle lobby were large and incredibly comfortable.

Han Panpan and Cheng Yan each hugged a rabbit plush toy and lay down on the sofa. Although the lobby lights were bright, the two girls felt inexplicably at ease and soon fell asleep.

Meanwhile, the question of who would retrieve the luggage from the room became another serious issue.

"It's a girls' room, and they left in a hurry. Would it be inappropriate for us guys to go in?"

Several male employees stood together, raising a very practical concern.

Retrieving the items wasn't difficult, 

but this was a girls' room, and the two had fled in a panic, so their belongings were likely scattered around. 

If there were any private items left out, it would be awkward for a group of men to handle. 

Moreover, they weren't familiar with many of the bottles and jars, so it would be better to have a female employee accompany them.

Instantly, everyone's eyes turned to the front desk clerk.

The gentle front desk clerk trembled, 

then looked at Chen Jianhai with pleading eyes, her face full of resistance, and whispered in a kitten-like voice:

"Boss, I'm timid... I don't dare to go."

Instantly, 

her pitiful "I don't dare to go" ignited the protective instincts and courage of the male employees present.

Chen Jianhai quickly said, "It's okay, you don't have to go. Just stay here and relax."

"Thank you, boss," the gentle front desk clerk said, as if she had just escaped death, her eyes filled with gratitude and relief.

"If only Fan were here..."

Chen Jianhai sighed inwardly, missing his brave and fearless Fan dearly in the quiet of the night.

Even if they really encountered a ghost, 

Wen Zifan would stomp her high heels and make the ghost kneel and call her "Daddy."

But he couldn't call Wen Zifan from Nanjiang now. 

After some thought, Chen Jianhai had no choice but to dial Bai Cheng's number.

It was already late at night, and the phone rang for half a minute before Bai Cheng answered, her voice groggy with sleep.

To Chen Jianhai's relief, Bai Cheng didn't show any hesitation and quickly gathered her three roommates to join her in the lobby.

"I'll go with you. Don't be afraid."

Chen Jianhai's first words made his stance clear.

"After we open the door, we guys will stand guard outside. You four can go in and pack up any personal items left outside the suitcases. We'll handle the suitcases and bags."

"Okay, boss," Bai Cheng and the others nodded.

Leaving a few male employees on duty in the lobby, Chen Jianhai led the group to the Fairy-themed Tower.

The castle was eerily quiet at night.

Although the hotel was newly built and had many employees, the high room rates meant there weren't many guests. 

Coupled with the incident involving Cheng Yan and Han Panpan, the staff couldn't help but feel uneasy. 

But seeing Chen Jianhai leading the way, they felt a strange sense of security. 

If the sky fell, the tall boss would hold it up. 

If anything happened, his towering figure would be enough to handle it.

Soon, they arrived at Fairy Room 1207.

After the handsome butler opened the door, the male employees of Lion Lake Castle, led by Chen Jianhai, turned on all the lights and lined up inside the room to ensure there were no physical dangers. Only then did Chen Jianhai signal Bai Cheng and the others to enter.

"Don't be afraid. We'll be right outside the door," Chen Jianhai reassured Bai Cheng and her friends.

"Mm-hmm!"

Bai Cheng and the others mustered their courage, each carrying a small bag, and quickly went through the room, carefully packing the bottles and jars on the dressing table into separate bags.

After confirming that nothing was left behind, Bai Cheng and the others came out, and the male employees went in to retrieve the suitcases and backpacks.

"Boss, the room is cleaned up. What should we do next?"

The room butler asked with concern.

Although it was unclear whether Cheng Yan and Han Panpan were telling the truth, their reactions didn't seem fake.

The hotel had just opened, and now this incident had occurred. Moreover, it was a castle hotel. If word got out, it could seriously damage the hotel's reputation! 

"Tonight, I'll sleep in this room and see if there's really a problem."

"You've all worked hard. Go back and rest," Chen Jianhai said calmly.

Hearing that the boss would personally investigate, the butler and the others' expressions changed.

"Boss, isn't it unsafe for you to be here alone? Maybe one of us should stay with you."

"Right, boss! Better safe than sorry!"

"Teamwork ensures safety. Going solo is asking for trouble. We can't be like the Calabash Brothers trying to save their grandpa!"

"I think we should play it safe. Let's lock this room for now and come back together tomorrow to check it out?"

The group chimed in one after another, all expressing their reluctance to let Chen Jianhai stay alone.

"I heard the Guan Yu Temple in Zaomen is very effective. Maybe we should go there tomorrow and invite a statue back?" one employee suggested seriously.

Chen Jianhai rolled his eyes.

You might as well suggest inviting a Western god to ward off evil! 

A medieval castle hotel with a solemn Guan Yu statue holding a sword and stroking his beard in the lobby? How would he run the hotel?!

"Don't worry, it's my hotel. What's there to fear? Everyone, go back to sleep!"

Chen Jianhai didn't want to waste more time arguing. He waved his arm like a mother hen shooing her chicks, pushing everyone out of the room.

Just as Chen Jianhai was about to close the door, 

the butler suddenly stuck his head in and blurted out: 

"Boss, I'll be right outside. If you get scared, just shout!!!"

"I'll come in and save you right away."

"Get out!" Chen Jianhai mercilessly slapped the butler's face and pushed him out.

...

After locking the door, 

the surroundings fell completely silent.

Chen Jianhai sat on the bed and shouted in his mind: 

"System!!"

"Ding~~"

As the familiar, cold voice rang out, a large blue system panel appeared before Chen Jianhai.

"What's going on?!"

"Didn't you promise to give the lucky customer an unforgettable night?"

"So this unforgettable night is about scaring two girls and giving them nightmares all night?!"

Chen Jianhai demanded with a dark expression.

"Ding~"

The system's voice echoed in his mind.

"Stop dinging at me!" Chen Jianhai was furious.

This system had no shame. 

With so many brave men around, why target two young girls? 

If he had known this "wonderful experience" would be like this, he would have invited Xu Yong to stay the night and let him enjoy this precious memory! 

Perhaps intimidated by Chen Jianhai's anger, 

the system stopped "dinging" and instead popped up an information window.

It detailed the contents of the "Lucky Customer's Kiss" reward.

In the notes section, bold black text read: 

"Note: This reward has no fixed content. The entire experience will be determined by the lucky customer's actual situation and is highly flexible. Please ensure timely service and protective measures."

Chen Jianhai's eyes narrowed. 

What did this mean? 

Was the reward based on the customer's emotions and personal circumstances, not prearranged by the system?

As if answering Chen Jianhai's question, a "ding" sounded, and the system's voice echoed in his mind again: 

"Ding!"

"Due to the lucky customer's exceptionally high energy value, this room has gained a nightmare buff. Any customer staying in this room will experience a unique night of nightmares."

"Note: Nightmare points are extremely valuable. 1 nightmare point can be exchanged for 100 points."

The system's familiar, cold voice rang out.

Chen Jianhai was stunned.

He had heard of a few globally famous hotels known for being haunted. 

Many customers traveled far and wide to stay in those haunted rooms, seeking supernatural experiences. 

But he never expected his own hotel to have such a "haunted room."

"What if I have insomnia and can't sleep?" Chen Jianhai asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Ding!"

"Any customer staying in this room will fall asleep quickly within the room's range, without exception."

"Once nightmare points reach 100, the host will receive a reward: Halloween Pumpkin Theme."

"Huh?!"

Hearing about a reward, Chen Jianhai's eyes lit up! 

Now you're talking! 

"It's autumn now. If we work hard, we can unlock the pumpkin theme just in time for Halloween!"

Chen Jianhai grew more excited as he thought about it. 

If the castle hotel were decorated with orange pumpkin lanterns, small skeletons, and green lights for Halloween, the atmosphere would be perfect! 

Most importantly, 1 nightmare point was equivalent to 100 points. 

This was much faster than earning 1 point per positive review!

Chen Jianhai's mind raced.

Castles, magic, nightmares... 

Each element alone could carry its weight! 

If this room really gave everyone who stayed in it nightmares, it could be marketed as a unique feature of the hotel! 

And this kind of marketing might be more effective and eye-catching than traditional methods!

"What a great business opportunity!"

Chen Jianhai grew more optimistic as he thought about it.

The allure of the mysterious and unknown would always capture people's attention.

He had been discussing with Lin Suyang and the others how to promote Lion Lake Castle Hotel. 

But no matter how they spun it, the focus always circled back to the neighboring "Magic Century Theme Park," making it feel like they were promoting someone else's attraction instead of highlighting their own unique features.

But now, they had a selling point!

"Is this room really that magical? Can it really give people nightmares?"

Chen Jianhai skeptically touched the bed beneath him.

Although he trusted the system's capabilities, this "nightmare room" was crucial to the hotel's next promotional step. There was no room for error.

"Fine, I'll sleep here tonight and test it out!"