Which way to go is the road?

Xiang Fei's suggestion was wholeheartedly approved by Qian Luomei, and "Shuiyunjian" closed down again, undergoing a comprehensive adjustment of the internet area's layout.

First, 30 booths have been set up, including both single and double rooms, each with many thoughtful and user-friendly features. For example, the chairs have been replaced with higher-quality, height-adjustable swivel chairs, and the hanging plants have been replaced with peace lilies. There are also clothes hooks and disposable slippers provided, making the booths both comfortable and cozy, offering a home-like experience for individuals and couples who prefer quiet.

Of course, with improved service, the fees for these private rooms naturally increased, leading to a certain percentage increase in revenue.

In addition, a competition zone has been set up, with five seats arranged in rows facing each other according to the game's five-person team rule. This allows players to surf the internet without interruption during normal times, and can be used as dedicated seats for competitions.

The television in the internet access waiting area has been replaced with a super-large screen, and all the necessary wiring is already connected. The television still serves its purpose, but it also becomes a large screen for live broadcasts during gaming competitions. The seats in the waiting area have been replaced with stainless steel benches, which are large and sturdy, satisfying both casual relaxation and the need to withstand damage from the excitement of watching games.

At the same time, at Xiang Fei's suggestion, the five characters "Shuiyunjian Internet Cafe" at the entrance were also replaced. The old-style illuminated lettering was upgraded with new LED technology, making the lettering more elegant and the colors brighter, which better matches the artistic conception of "Shuiyunjian"! In addition, the original "Internet Cafe" was replaced with "Internet Cafe", which looks more stylish and high-end.

Everything is ready, except for the final push.

To make this opportunity even more powerful, Xiang Fei and Qian Luomei agreed to hold a two-day 50% off promotion during the opening day, where customers would receive the same amount as they recharged.

In addition, starting from the opening day, a game competition will be held every weekend, with different prizes and cash rewards based on the number of participants. The prize money is not huge, but it is enough to motivate everyone to participate actively.

Once the notice was posted, the temporarily closed internet cafes gathered a foreseeable surge of energy. Many internet addicts looked at the notice with excitement, as if they had finally found a battlefield to showcase their talents.

At this moment, Qian Luomei and Xiang Fei stood under the three characters "Shuiyunjian" in Xin'an, watching the netizens passing by to see the announcements, unable to hide their excitement.

"Xiang Fei, since 'Shuiyunjian' was handed over to you, I feel like it has a soul, full of vitality, with the same energy and spirit as a human being!"

"Why don't you tell me how much money we invested? If someone spends that much money on their appearance, not only will they look glamorous, but they could probably steal other people's hearts! Sister Luomei, it pains me to think about all that money that's been spent like water!"

A silvery laugh rang out: "I don't even care, so why are you so worried? Xiang Fei, let me give you a piece of advice: work hard to make money, but don't worry about it!"

"What's the difference between the two? People only work hard to earn money if they care about it, right?"

"It's different! We work hard to earn money so that the people we care about don't live in poverty. If you care about money, you'll neglect many people you used to care about! Also, the more you care about money, the harder it is to earn. Only when you work hard, excel in your profession, and don't care about it will money flow into your pocket!"

"Many people who care about money also make a lot of money!"

"But they don't have anyone they care about anymore. They can't do two things at once. If they have the same choice between money and people, they'll choose people! With people, they won't have to worry about money!"

"Sister Luomei, did you figure this out yourself, or did someone else tell you?"

"My dad told me that he used to be extremely wealthy, but then he lost it all. This rollercoaster of fortune taught him a lesson he had to pay for!"

"Okay, I got it, Sister Luomei! By the way, let's make a bet!"

"What kind of bet? Tell me!"

"I bet 100% that our internet cafe will be packed tomorrow!"

"I bet 120%!"

After Qian Luomei finished speaking, she smiled slyly, turned around and walked into "Shuiyunjian". Xiang Fei pointed at her and gave her a thumbs up.

The sky was high and the clouds were light, the wind was fresh and the air was crisp. And look at the withered Virginia creeper, which has already started to swell with small leaf buds!

The next day, coinciding with the weekend, "Shuiyunjian" was bustling with activity. A striking red banner hung amidst the swollen buds of the ivy—"Shuiyunjian Internet Cafe's 7th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event Begins!"

Two giant balloons sway in the wind, with a couplet hanging between them: "A beautiful time like a dream, two hearts made a promise, strolling through pavilions and towers; passion like fire, brothers united, competing between water and clouds."

Thanks to the previous announcements and the eye-catching signage today, Shuiyun Internet Cafe was packed with people. Many of them were just passing by to see what was going on, but were attracted by the overall environment of the internet cafe or tempted by the gaming competitions, and ended up staying to become members.

There are two particularly busy areas in the internet cafe.

First, there's the front desk, where Zhang Chu and Dong Lu are in charge. The generous recharge bonus attracts a large number of customers. It's only been a short time since the start of the semester, and it's the beginning of the month, so students have plenty of money. The recharge amounts are getting higher and higher, with some big spenders even recharging 2000 yuan. It seems they're going to be settling down at "Shuiyunjian" for the whole year.

Secondly, at the game registration desk, which was originally managed by Wang Haoming and Xiangzi, Zhang Fang, Bai Xue, and Du Xinpeng all came to help because there were too many people registering. They were busy filling in names, contact information, game types, and other information, and also had to answer questions about the specific schedule of the competition from time to time.

Lao You was helping Xiang Fei arrange the competition. They had underestimated everyone's enthusiasm for signing up, which had led to chaos. The most troublesome issue was the shortage of referees. After all, the internet cafe only had a few staff members, plus Bai Xue, Zhang Fang, Du Xinpeng, and other unofficial staff, but they were still severely understaffed.

"Xiang Fei, what should we do? The competition must proceed on time, otherwise it will affect everyone's enthusiasm for participation. The internet cafe across the street is definitely waiting to watch the show!" Lao You was so anxious that sweat was dripping from his face.

Xiang Fei bit his lip, looking at the sea of ​​customers with a wry smile: "Yesterday, Sister Luo Mei said our occupancy rate was 120%, but I think it's almost 200%! We're still young! We lack experience in organizing events, and we're completely overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the participants!"

"Stop lamenting, let's think of a solution! The competition starts at 1 PM, and we haven't even found referees yet!" Old You stroked his chin, his eyes lighting up. "How about we hire some temporary workers? A few dozen yuan a day isn't expensive!"

This suggestion was immediately rejected by Xiang Fei: "No way! Temporary workers as referees have varying levels of competence; they can't guarantee fairness and impartiality, and it's easy for things to go wrong!"

"So, what do you suggest we do? We can't just let the athletes act as referees and announce the results, can we?"

Old You casually mentioned it, but Xiang Fei nodded repeatedly: "That's a good idea!"