Just as Lin Feng had said.
Before long, Tian Xiaowu and Du Hai returned from the construction site.
It looked like they’d been rolling around somewhere, as their clothes were completely filthy when they got back.
After they cleaned up, Su Ruoxi heated up the food.
The group didn’t get to eat until nearly nine o’clock.
There was no "no talking while eating" rule at Lin Feng’s place.
"You two have seen the site for yourselves. What do you think of the project?"
Lin Feng asked casually as he nonchalantly picked up some food with his chopsticks.
The dishes were simple, home-cooked fare.
They must have been cooked over a large stove, giving them a smoky, rustic flavor you couldn’t get from regular cooking.
Du Hai was the first to speak. "The location of that plot of land is excellent. If tourism in Cyan Mountain Town takes off, the profits definitely won’t be low."
"But I think besides the traditional attractions, maybe we could introduce some modern business models."
Hearing Du Hai’s words, everyone else at the table turned their attention to him.
Among everyone at the table, Du Hai was the only one who had real, hands-on experience in the tourism industry.
Compared to Cao Ming and Tian Xiaowu, Du Hai was far more experienced in this area.
He was sort of the experienced big brother of the team.
"For this place, we’ve currently divided it into several large zones. If possible, we could develop it just like a commercial street in a typical city center."
"Covering all the bases: clothing, food, housing, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment."
"Besides, a large portion of future tourists will be young people. For them, having these kinds of fun places will enhance their experience."
After Du Hai finished, Tian Xiaowu and Cao Ming fell into deep thought.
They were contemplating whether such a plan was actually feasible.
Tian Xiaowu didn’t say anything, but Cao Ming shook his head and spoke up.
"But if we develop it like that, won’t the modern atmosphere be too overwhelming?"
"Wouldn’t it just end up being the same as any other commercial street? The homogenization would be too severe."
Cao Ming’s concern wasn’t without merit.
Right now, the entertainment options in commercial streets all across the Celestial Dynasty were basically the same few things.
For example, murder mystery games, or even places like Joy City or haunted house attractions.
Cyan Mountain Town’s main appeal was to people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life and find some tranquility.
If they came here only to see the same homogenized business models again, whether they would be put off by it was a major issue to consider.
Du Hai shook his head, unconvinced by Cao Ming. "But without these kinds of businesses, the entire commercial street will only have lodging and shopping."
"Wouldn’t that be just like any other tourist spot? Isn’t that just another form of homogenization?"
As the two of them discussed it, their voices grew louder.
Before they had even finished their meal, Lin Feng and the others were forced to watch a debate unfold.
Both Cao Ming and Du Hai were trying to convince the other.
Du Hai even said directly to Cao Ming, "You haven’t been out in the real world for a few years, so you don’t have a good grasp of these people’s mindset."
Hearing this, Cao Ming’s temper flared. "This has very little to do with experience. I’m a city person myself."
"And I’ve also done some research beforehand. You can’t just dismiss my ideas because I don’t have ’real world experience’."
Seeing that the two were about to get into a real argument, Lin Feng slowly placed his chopsticks on the table with a soft CLACK.
Only then did the two of them snap back to their senses.
No matter how heated their discussion became, the final decision-making power was in Lin Feng’s hands.
Cao Ming’s eyes lit up. He looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Brother Feng, don’t you think my idea makes sense?"
"We shouldn’t just cast a wide net with this. We should be aiming for perfection and refinement."
Du Hai, with a stern face, looked at Lin Feng from the side. "President Lin, we’re doing this development to make money. It’s undeniable that more business models will generate more revenue."
Lin Feng glanced at the barely touched food in front of the two of them and said flatly,
"If you two don’t eat now, there won’t be any food left."
But even with Lin Feng’s words, the two of them, still fuming, weren’t in any mood to listen.
They definitely wouldn’t be able to stomach any food right now.
So Lin Feng simply said, "Homogenization is something you find everywhere. The phenomenon exists all across the Celestial Dynasty right now."
"So, since you, Du Hai, want to implement this model, and you, Cao Ming, are questioning the issue of homogenization..."
"...then why can’t the two of you think about how to solve this problem of homogenization together?"
"More types of businesses give consumers more options to choose from, which is a good thing."
"But at the same time, I don’t want people to come here for a one-time visit in the future. How can we make the business models unique?"
"That is the question I’m leaving for you two to think about for the time being. I also hope you can settle this matter before the construction is completed."
Hearing Lin Feng’s words,
the two of them fell silent at the same time.
They had both been a bit extreme in their views.
But now, having been enlightened by Lin Feng,
the two of them realized something.
Doing business never requires endless arguing.
In truth, although Cao Ming and Du Hai had different ideas, the essence of their views was the same: to make the project profitable.
So, their original intentions were actually aligned.
Lin Feng was using their own momentum against them, effectively tying the two of them together.
In doing so, he gave them an opportunity to work it out together.
Du Hai thought for a moment and nodded. "In that case, I think I can still discuss this with Old Cao."
"I’m sorry, Old Cao. My attitude was a bit too aggressive just now. I shouldn’t have used your lack of ’real world experience’ against you."
Du Hai was a magnanimous person.
Once his emotions calmed down, he realized he had been a bit too extreme in some of his remarks.
Cao Ming was taken aback for a moment.
Du Hai’s directness actually made him feel a bit embarrassed. "It’s fine, it’s fine. I was pretty confrontational in my words just now too."
The reason Lin Feng was so satisfied with his core team members was that everyone spoke their minds directly.
This was actually a rare quality in a team.
Compared to other core teams, the members of Lin Feng’s team were not just colleagues who worked together, but also friends who mutually respected and admired one another.
Seeing that the two had reconciled,
a faint smile appeared on Lin Feng’s face. "Alright, seeing as you two were debating so fiercely, we graciously left you a few bites of food."
"Dig in!"
With that said, Lin Feng left the dining room.
Just then, Cao Ming and Du Hai, their issue now resolved, looked down.
All that was left on the table was a single platter of vegetables—stir-fried celtuce.
Tian Xiaowu gave an honest, simple-minded smile. "We should ask Assistant Chen to send more next time. I got really hungry after walking around the construction site all day."
Only then did Cao Ming and Du Hai remember that despite how lean Tian Xiaowu looked, the kid could eat more than anyone.
He could really eat and drink.
No wonder the kid had trouble finding work elsewhere in the past.
He could only end up on a construction site.
Just as Cao Ming and Du Hai’s relationship had been restored to harmony...
...the next second,
they burst forth with the same aggressive momentum from their earlier debate.
They picked up their chopsticks and lunged for the plate of stir-fried celtuce.
Tian Xiaowu, who was about to walk out of the dining room, slowly turned his head back to look at the two childish men who were gleefully fighting over the food. He said,
"President Lin said earlier."
"Whoever finishes eating last has to clear the table. Good luck!"
As Tian Xiaowu walked out, he could hear the sound of chopsticks clashing behind him without even needing to look back.

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