Chapter 916: Why Not Make Money...

In the living room, Mo Jingchun was sitting alone on the sofa.

While Mo Jingchun waited anxiously, after Li Xuanyu went upstairs, the rhythm of the piano piece shifted smoothly without interruption.

The music was so melodious and captivating.

Listening to the music, Mo Jingchun grinned.

“No wonder she’s my wife. Whether calming down children or adults, she has her ways.”

A few days later, one afternoon, Mo Jingchun and Zero were in the private laboratory examining the latest gene optimization technology materials.

Just as Mo Jingchun was deeply immersed in the sea of knowledge, unable to extricate himself, Zero suddenly reached out and tapped his arm.

Mo Jingchun turned his head in confusion to look at Zero and asked, “What’s up?”

“Boss, the Space Agency just replied to our proposal. They said that when future manned Mars exploration occurs, the agency is very welcoming of our participation.”

This outcome was not unexpected. Mo Jingchun wasn’t particularly surprised. As he had analyzed earlier, from any angle, Candy Technology offering an additional spacecraft for Mars exploration is something the agency couldn’t refuse, even if it merely serves as a transport ship.

“Reply to the Space Agency that Candy Technology is eagerly awaiting their decision.”

Mo Jingchun wasn’t too concerned that the Space Agency didn’t specify a Mars exploration timeline.

In the short term, the agency surely won’t explore Mars because the round trip alone takes too long.

Perhaps when the country possesses a second spacecraft, then would be the best time to explore Jupiter.

Thinking of this, Mo Jingchun smiled slightly, ready to continue studying new technologies.

At that moment, Zero spoke again, “Boss, there’s one more thing.”

“What is it?” Mo Jingchun raised an eyebrow.

“The work email from Su Wenyan mentions that representatives from the Beautiful Country keep visiting the Anyang Base frequently, asking about the progress of Beautiful Country’s spacecraft manufacturing.”

Mo Jingchun’s mouth twitched. Could Candy Technology really not deliver?

“Didn’t Su Wenyan inform the Beautiful Country’s representatives that with Candy Technology’s most advanced production techniques, the shortest cycle to produce a spacecraft is at least four months?”

“Yes, but Su Wenyan said the representative didn’t believe it.”

“Why…” Halfway through speaking, Mo Jingchun shut his mouth. It’s all the Candy’s fault, the Candy gave countries the illusion that Candy Technology could produce a spacecraft in just a month.

Actually, if he ordered the construction of factories for other components and assembled them eventually at the Anyang Base, the production duration could indeed be greatly shortened. With robots working incessantly, producing a spacecraft in a month wouldn’t be impossible, but the current situation is such that maximizing profits means not expanding production capacity.

Even if Mo Jingchun wanted to increase production capacity, those above likely wouldn’t approve—this would disrupt a series of plans.

It’s really troublesome!

Rubbing his temples, Mo Jingchun thought for a while and suddenly laughed.

“If I remember correctly, the project department hasn’t been dismantled yet, right?”

“Correct.” Zero nodded in confusion. What does this have to do with the project department?

“In that case, have Su Wenyan tidy up the project department and convert it into a hotel. Currently, only the Beautiful Country’s representative visits frequently, but later representatives from other countries will come running. Traveling back and forth from the county to the mountains is exhausting; instead, let them stay at a hotel converted from the project department.

Remember, the hotel charge must be ‘standard.’

Emphasizing ‘standard,’ Mo Jingchun deliberately articulated each word with emphasis.

Zero blinked, “Boss, isn’t it free?”

“Free? No chance! We offer premium services; not only should it not be free, but charges should align with international five-star hotels. These days, service is the most expensive, understand?

Never mind, just pass my original words to Su Wenyan, she’ll understand.”

“All right.”

Over in Anyang County, the sky was hazy, and within the mountains, visibility didn’t exceed one kilometer.

Standing on the office building’s upper floor and looking at the sky, it felt as if one could reach out and touch it.

After hearing Zero’s playback of the recording, Su Wenyan had a mischievous smile on her face.

When it comes to money-making ideas, nothing beats the boss.

Yet, there are still many areas that need supplementing.

Naturally, the hotel needs to be turned into an all-intelligent, high-end establishment with all services handled by AI and White.

That way, with high charges, international guests wouldn’t have much to complain about.

“No, we need to hold a meeting to discuss well and see if anyone else has any great ideas.”

In response to Su Wenyan’s impromptu notice, an informal meeting was quickly convened, gathering all management staff—even Jiang Xue, the Deputy Chief Engineer of the spacecraft.

Initially, when Jiang Xue heard the meeting’s topic was a hotel, she prepared to leave after just sitting down.

After all, no matter how much it’s discussed, a hotel doesn’t seem to terribly concern a technical person like her. But when Jiang Xue heard about coaxing international visitors into paying, intrigue overtook, and she sat down with interest.

Everyone spoke one after another, and proposed various chargeable services on the fly.

Charging for fishing was quite successful.

After some time, as the discussion neared completion, Jiang Xue smiled and spoke, “I’d like to suggest that periodically we allow them to tour inside the mountain’s production facilities to see the progress, thereby reassuring their stay.

Of course, on the condition that during the tour, they aren’t allowed to leave the vehicle or touch and record equipment.

Actually, recording isn’t a big deal; the real core production areas are sealed, with upkeep and maintenance by robots, even I, the Deputy Chief Engineer, don’t know the inner workings.”

Upon hearing this, Su Wenyan furrowed her brow in thought for a long time before slowly speaking, “This involves too much; I need to consult the boss and get his opinion.”

Jiang Xue nodded, “Naturally.”

At noon, while eating in the cafeteria, Mo Jingchun examined the service charge list sent by Su Wenyan, clearly pleased with Su Wenyan’s work.

Through a Bluetooth headset, Mo Jingchun jovially spoke to Su Wenyan on the call, “I just knew assigning this task to you was perfect.

The services listed above are quite reasonable, of course; we’re offering a blend of nature and cutting-edge technology as unique service, so charging a bit higher is completely justified, wouldn’t you agree?”

“The boss is right!”

“Hahaha, then proceed with this plan and convert the project department at the fastest pace.”

“Okay.”

“By the way, boss, at the meeting, Deputy Chief Engineer Jiang proposed allowing these people to occasionally take tours of the production facilities.”