RMWDS -Chapter 298 Price Increase and Visitor Limits

The popularity of the May Day holiday was still climbing, and the resort remained packed with visitors every day.

However, as the number of tourists kept breaking previous records, various problems began to emerge one after another. Long queues stretched as far as the eye could see, seriously affecting visitors’ ability to move around, take photos, and enjoy the attractions. Complaints about “too many people” and “poor experience” were becoming increasingly common both online and offline.

Take the newly launched capsule toy machine, for example.

On the first day, the promotional price was 59.9 yuan, and it was already packed with people.

From the second day onward, the price returned to its regular 89.9 yuan, yet the queues only grew longer.

It was said that some visitors had waited as long as five hours.

During that time, they didn’t even dare go to the restroom.

The sight left Miao Yunyou utterly astonished.

At this rate, visitor numbers clearly had to be restricted, otherwise nobody would be able to have a good time.

With that thought in mind, Miao Yunyou went to consult Hua Yuezhan about calculating the appropriate visitor capacity.

By now, Hua Yuezhan had completely adapted to modern life. She was highly proficient with computers, data management, and various office software. Coupled with the business acumen and exceptional calculating abilities she had possessed as the richest person in Jiangnan in the past, she was perfectly suited for tasks such as checking visitor flow, estimating revenue, and assessing the park’s capacity.

At the moment, several monitors were arranged side by side in front of her. One displayed real-time visitor traffic throughout the resort, while another was filled with dense spreadsheets, zone parameters, and summaries of visitor reviews.

Miao Yunyou pulled up a stool and sat beside her. An A4 sheet lay before her, and she continuously scribbled and made calculations on it.

The fluffy little phoenix perched on her shoulder was curled up obediently. Its soft crimson feathers looked adorable, and its round eyes followed Miao Yunyou’s movements, making it appear both well-behaved and lively.

“Leader, I’ve cross-checked all the data from this period, including peak visitor flow, average stay duration, the maximum capacity of each area, and revenue figures,” Hua Yuezhan said gently, though her explanation was exceptionally clear and organized. “If we impose no restrictions at all, the entire resort will become hopelessly congested, and the visitor experience will decline dramatically. But if we limit attendance too severely, we’ll waste the popularity we’ve worked so hard to build and lose revenue.”

Her fingertip pointed to two key figures in the table.

“After weighing all factors, I’ve come up with a balanced and reliable plan—raise the admission ticket from the original sixty yuan to one hundred and five yuan, and implement a visitor cap of twenty thousand guests per day.”

“One hundred and five? Why such an oddly specific number?” Miao Yunyou wrote “105” on the paper and drew a question mark after it. “And isn’t twenty thousand visitors a bit too few?”

The little phoenix on her shoulder chirped twice in agreement, expressing the same doubt.

“Twenty thousand is actually the perfect number,” Hua Yuezhan continued. “Considering the total sightseeing area, the width of the pathways, the number of photo spots, and the supporting facilities throughout the resort, having twenty thousand people in the park at the same time can maintain a lively atmosphere without letting the popularity we’ve accumulated fade away. At the same time, it ensures that every area still has sufficient space, keeping queue times and traffic flow within a reasonable range.

“Raising the ticket price will also attract visitors who place greater emphasis on the quality of the experience. Even if attendance fluctuates slightly, overall revenue will remain stable, making long-term operations much healthier.”

Her professional, thorough, and well-supported analysis left Miao Yunyou completely stunned. Her eyes were filled with admiration, and all that remained in her heart was sincere respect.

“…Wow. Where did you learn all these professional terms? Have you been secretly taking online courses behind my back?”

Upon hearing that, a faint blush spread across Hua Yuezhan’s cheeks. Her gentle features carried a shy and graceful smile as she replied softly and obediently,

“Yes. I’ve been studying related courses in my spare time. Leader, after some time, I also plan to register for the Certified Public Accountant examination.”

Previously, Qin Yuechuan had uniformly arranged educational records for everyone.

Those under twenty-two and over forty were all listed as high school graduates.

As for those in between, they were all given associate degrees.

That arrangement looked more believable and wouldn’t attract too much attention.

So, strictly speaking, Hua Yuezhan really was eligible to take the Certified Public Accountant examination!

Miao Yunyou sucked in a sharp breath and sighed helplessly.

“Sometimes, the level of competition among you guys really makes me feel completely useless.”

Hua Yuezhan smiled.

“How could that be? Without the Leader’s encouragement, how would we have the motivation to keep improving ourselves?”

Besides, having finally come to a place where one could learn anything one wished to learn, how could she not cherish such an opportunity?

Hua Yuezhan continued,

“Ultimately, all of our growth and progress are thanks to the Leader.”

Her gentle and sincere praise provided emotional support to the fullest.

Miao Yunyou snorted with a smile.

“You’re just flattering me. What you say is even prettier than you are.”

Hua Yuezhan let out a soft, coquettish protest, her eyes curving into crescents as she defended herself in a tender voice.

“Oh my, I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart. I’m not trying to flatter the Leader.”

“Fine, fine, I’ll go with your suggestion. As for the ticket price… let’s make it 120 yuan. In for a penny, in for a pound—might as well double it. And we’ll cap attendance at twenty thousand people.”

After making a slight adjustment, Miao Yunyou finalized the plan and casually crumpled the A4 sheet with “105” written on it into a ball.

Seeing this, Hua Yuezhan instinctively assumed she intended to throw away the waste paper. She obediently bent down and gently pulled the trash can out from beneath the desk, thoughtfully making it easier for her to toss it in.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Miao Yunyou simply tossed the paper ball over her shoulder.

Before it could hit the ground, the little phoenix perched on her shoulder instantly lit up with excitement. Raising its head slightly with remarkable alertness, it opened its tiny beak and spat out a thread of pure, gentle flame.

The faint blue flame flashed for only an instant, accurately enveloping the paper ball in midair. There was no sound and not the slightest trace of smoke. In the blink of an eye, the crumpled paper was completely incinerated, leaving not even the tiniest speck of ash behind.

Hua Yuezhan: “…”

They were dispatching a phoenix just to dispose of a paper ball now?

How extravagant.

Truly worthy of our Leader.

Miao Yunyou also saw the little phoenix’s performance and immediately began applauding enthusiastically.

“Oh my! Amazing! You’re getting more and more impressive. This time you didn’t even leave behind any ashes. That means you’ve learned to control the heat of your flames really well. You’re so smart!

“At this rate, any trash that’s inconvenient for the resort to deal with can be handed over to you for destruction in the future!”

The little phoenix didn’t understand the latter half of her words at all.

But it understood the first half.

It knew that Miao Yunyou was praising it.

Instantly, it proudly puffed out its tiny chest and raised its fluffy little head high. Its black eyes sparkled brightly, and the feathers of its tail swayed gently. Its whole body radiated joy and pride, looking utterly delighted with itself.