Until the call automatically disconnected, Rong Jingyang had not answered.
Never mind him.
She couldn't go back on her promise to Caroline, or she would be letting her friend down.
However, she wanted to tell Rong Jingyang that whether he agreed or not, she and Doudou were going to do the shoot.
But now it seemed, it didn't matter if he knew.
Because Trevor was in the car, Du Ruoxin sent a message to Caroline: "Rong Jingyang won't be shooting with me, but my eldest brother can't shoot either."
"This must be kept from Trevor."
"Is the male model from yesterday still available? You prepare first, and I'll find an opportunity to get out."
Caroline breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the message and replied: "Okay."
Du Ruoxin then called Rong Cheng to give him a few instructions before arriving at Jin Rong International Hotel, an industry under Rong's Group.
As the luxury car drove into the hotel entrance, Du Ruoxin alighted, and all the employees lined up neatly to welcome her.
"Greetings, Madam!"
"A warm welcome to Madam for inspecting the hotel's work."
Du Ruoxin, holding Rong Doudou, was speechless.
Wasn't this too formal? She wasn't a vain person who needed flattery.
Seeing everyone clapping, Rong Doudou also clapped her hands and called out, "Hello, uncles and aunties."
"Why are you all standing there?"
They say children speak their minds. The little girl's sweet voice made Du Ruoxin smile faintly. She looked at Rong Cheng and said, "Tell them to dismiss."
Rong Cheng smiled helplessly. I didn't ask people to welcome you at the entrance; the general manager made the decision himself.
"Old Chen?" Rong Cheng looked at the general manager.
"Yes." The general manager quickly waved his hand. "Everyone return to your posts and do what you should be doing."
He then followed Du Ruoxin. "Madam, the documents you wish to see have been prepared as per Assistant Rong's instructions. Please follow me."
Du Ruoxin nodded. "Mm."
Taking the escalator to the top-floor office, Du Ruoxin placed her daughter on the sofa, gave her a set of picture books to read, and then began to get busy.
After quickly reviewing the ledger, she said, "The hotel is losing over a million yuan every month? Where is it all going?"
The general manager replied nervously, "Mainly water, electricity, gas, labor, and various consumables."
All fixed expenditures?
Du Ruoxin frowned. "Have you explored ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure?"
It was almost June, and in just over a month, it would be summer vacation, the peak tourist season again.
Although the epidemic had recurred, China had basically controlled its spread.
"Yes," the general manager replied. "We've laid off those who needed to be, and we've also considered several plans to attract customers, but they haven't been effective."
Du Ruoxin: "I have a method. Have your middle management and above go to the conference room."
"Yes." The general manager took his orders and left.
A moment later, he re-entered the office to report, "Madam, all the personnel are here."
Du Ruoxin: "Mm."
Following Old Chen into the office, just as she was about to speak, Rong Doudou ran over, "Mommy, I need to poop, I can't hold it."
Du Ruoxin exclaimed!
Without any hesitation, she picked up her daughter and ran to the restroom.
Rong Doudou was still having diarrhea.
Hadn't she taken medicine? Why wasn't it working?
Du Ruoxin felt sorry for her daughter but couldn't bear the pain for her. She frowned and said, "Doudou, if you feel uncomfortable, tell Mommy, okay?"
Rong Doudou responded with an "Mm."
Since her daughter refused to leave her side, Du Ruoxin had to place Doudou on the sofa in the conference room.
She would read, and they would have a meeting.
She thought they could proceed without disturbing each other, but as soon as Du Ruoxin sat down, Rong Doudou ran over again, "Mommy, I'm hungry."