Lin Cheng looked at Xu Yi and asked, “What do you think is the reason why this farm’s hotels can’t get any reservations?”

“This…” Xu Yi thought about it and said, “The main reason should be that the location is hard to find. You have to go through the length of the village to get here, and the access is not very convenient. People think that coming here is inconvenient and the cost is even too high, so even when they notice the vacation information about this place, they will give up after considering it.

Cheng nodded and added, “Cost-effective is relative. If the cost of transportation is greater than the cost of accommodation, it will make customers feel that going here is not cost-effective. On the other hand, on the premise of value for money, staying at a luxury villa for 1,200 yuan a night is already worth it. Who do you think would mind paying the transportation cost at that level?”

… …

As soon as Lin Cheng said this, not only Xu Yi was stunned, but also many viewers in the livestream channel were quiet for a moment.

Xu Yi nodded subconsciously. From the perspective of consumer psychology, this indeed seemed to be the truth.

It’s just that, boss, have you forgotten that the livestream is still going on? You said this so clearly, I’m afraid the whole network now knows about it, Xu Yi complained silently in his heart.

… …

The situation was pretty much what he thought.

After a period of ‘quiet’, the barrage section of the livestream channel suddenly exploded:

[Wait, that does make sense.]

[I have to say that Lin Cheng expressed all my little thoughts.]

[Hahaha, it’s true, if I’ve already paid for 1,200 a night, the distance is nothing.]

[If it‘s more expensive, people would think that the hotel should be good. On the other hand, if it is too cheap, I will wonder if the hotel is too bad.]

… …

After adjusting the price of accommodations, Lin Cheng continued to ask, “The current working capital of the farm is 1.5 million?”

“To be precise, there is only 1.45 million left.” Knowing that Lin Cheng and Lin Momo were coming, Xu Yi temporarily found some local people to clean up the entire farm. If he hadn’t done this, the place would have looked even worse!

Lin Cheng nodded and began to give instructions, “First, update the online information, including the farm’s address, accurate navigational location, booking reservation, publicity and promotion information.

“Second, arrange for personnel recruitment according to this 126-person staffing plan. Except that the number of chefs, zoo keepers, and tour guides will be temporarily reduced by half. On the other hand, external marketing and product operation positions will be increased.

“Third, increase the number of sightseeing vehicles inside the farm and the vehicles that could pick up guests from the entrance of the village. Change the outermost sign from ‘Happy Bowl Farm This Way’ to ‘Happy Bowl Farm Welcomes You’. Liaise with the local village committee so that more people would point tourists in the right direction.

“Also, coordinate with them to upgrade and beautify the road landscape all the way from the village entrance to the farm gates.

“Make an inventory of the facilities and equipment currently available on the farm. If they need to be repaired, upgraded, or replaced—come up with a list and budget with an eye for refurbishing the entire place. Those that don’t need to be changed, should be kept the same, but make sure to renovate places that are damaged or have safety hazards.

“Come up with the budget before 10 o’clock tomorrow night…”

After Lin Cheng finished speaking, he looked at Xu Yi and the two assistants behind him, “Any questions?”

Xu Yi has never had occasion to doubt the arrangements of his own President before, but…

“Boss, we only have 1.5 million available now. No, that’s 1.45 million,” Xu Yi reminded carefully.

“Staff wages are calculated from the time of joining but will only be paid after one month of service. In addition, a deposit of 30% will be paid for any equipment purchased and farm repair costs, and the rest will be settled in 2 months.”

“… I understand,” Xu Yi responded.

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

At this time, everyone in the livestream channel could not stay calm anymore:

[Oh my God! Lin Cheng’s arrangements are too brave!]

[I was still thinking about preserving the remaining 1.45 million. If Lin Cheng and Lin Momo save a little, they should be able to last for a week and complete the mission, I didn’t think about doing this at all…]

[…]

[What is Lin Cheng doing? ! ]

[That 1.5 million is not enough!]

[No, it’s 1.45 million.]

[Even if they pay the deposit now, what about the balance later?]

[Yes! What if the farm still doesn’t operate after this?]

[It’s over, it’s over, they’re gonna lose more money.]

[If they lose money, the program team won’t let Lin Cheng and Lin Momo off easy.]

Everyone had a bad feeling about this.

[In the future, do you think father and daughter Lin Cheng and Lin Momo will really have to work to pay off their debts?]

… …

While everyone in the livestream channel was worried about the future of the Lin father and daughter, Lin Cheng was thinking about the other expenses.

“Prepare these for now. The farm and park matters will be decided after I get a detailed look at the situation tomorrow,” Lin Cheng said.

It was already nearing dark when the father and daughter arrived at the farm, and it’s been dark for a while now. They could only wait until tomorrow to see the whole farm.

“Okay, I’ll arrange these matters as soon as possible,” Xu Yi said, nodding.

“Your room is ready. Boss, you and Momo can go and rest first.”

Lin Cheng nodded and looked at Lin Momo beside him.

While Lin Cheng and Xu Yi were talking, Lin Momo had been listening. Although she understood little about the content of the conversation between the two, Lin Momo still grasped the key information.

“Dad, do we not have enough money?” Lin Momo asked with a worried look on her face.

“It’s just barely enough for now, but we can make more money later,” Lin Cheng said to Lin Momo.

Lin Momo nodded, and then said with a serious look of her small face, “We can farm our own land, raise our own pigs, chickens, and fish. That way we can save some money.”

Seeing Lin Momo looking so serious, the mouths of Xu Yi and the two assistants behind him couldn’t help but twitch: Miss Momo doesn’t seem to realize how big the farming area actually was.

Lin Cheng looked at Lin Momo. He smiled and said, “Okay.

Serve as Contrast Team in a ‘Dad with Baby’ Show translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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