Chapter 921 Journey (Part Three)

• "Face reality," Chadwick Fullner bluntly stated, pouring a bucket of cold water on Madison Sawyer's dreams, "You won't understand the weight of responsibility until you're in charge of everything. Running a hotel isn't a walk in the park. First and foremost, you need to select a prime location, ideally with easy access to transportation or in a popular tourist spot. Have you considered the exorbitant costs associated with such a location? The transfer fees, rent, and other expenses for a hotel with just a dozen rooms can easily amount to tens of thousands. And that's not even including the rent itself. It's rare to find a hotel with a monthly rent below twenty thousand. Have you thought about the costs of renovation, utilities, and daily supplies? You'll also need a front desk and service staff at the very least. If you try to cut costs by doing everything yourself, be prepared for exhaustion. Cleaning rooms alone can be overwhelming. Do you have the energy to care for pets and maintain a garden? You might find yourself wanting to drive away guests as soon as they arrive. If business is slow, you'll struggle to make ends meet. You might even find yourself in such dire straits that you can't afford to feed yourself, let alone a pet. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. You'll need to obtain various permits, deal with inspections, and manage the constant flow of customers. Without guests, you'll go hungry. With guests, you'll wish you were dead. The list goes on. Yunnan has recently cracked down on tourism-related pollution, leading to the closure of many establishments. Even if you cry to the heavens or earth, without guests, you won't be able to cover your expenses. How can you sustain your business under such circumstances? I won't delve into every detail with you, but consider this: if running a hotel were as easy as you think, wouldn't everyone be doing it?"
• Madison Sawyer was seething with anger, feeling the urge to stomp her feet in frustration. "Chad, can't we talk about life goals and aspirations? Instead of encouraging me, all you can think about is eating Xiao Xiao! You're so heartless!" She exclaimed as she scooped up Xiao Xiao, as if shielding the little dog from Chadwick Fullner's hypothetical intentions of harm.
• Xiao Xiao, on the other hand, nestled contentedly in Madison Sawyer's arms, accentuating her already graceful figure. Chadwick Fullner felt a surge of emotion, almost causing him to have a nosebleed. "Oh, give me back that dog. I can't allow you to keep it. I'm certain this little rascal had malicious intentions towards you in its past life."