HPDBC Chapter 91 is incredibly popular
Chapter 91 is incredibly popular
Chen Zhiyuan had already seen several energetic staff members in matching dark uniforms bustling about.
Some people meticulously mopped the gleaming floor, others carefully wiped every table and screen, and still others cleaned up the last remaining debris after construction. The entire team was well-trained, busy yet organized.
Furthermore, all front desk cashiers and service staff have been recruited and trained.
More importantly, the three "network administrators"—the core technical staff of the internet cafe—are also in place.
They were all current master's or doctoral students recruited by Chen Zhiyuan through the School of Computer Science at Jiangnan University. They possessed strong professional skills and were more than capable of handling general hardware, software, and network issues.
Chen Zhiyuan only briefly mentioned that a friend of his had opened a high-end internet cafe and needed part-time technical support. Several top students immediately expressed interest, and he selected the three most reliable ones.
Although it's a part-time job, my technical skills are there, so there's absolutely no problem with them; they're more than capable of handling the task.
Lunch was a boxed meal ordered by the company. Chen Zhiyuan and Lin Qiunan, like all the other employees, had a simple meal in the rest area that had been temporarily cleared out.
After the meal, the final checks were all completed.
"It's ready!" Lin Qiunan's eyes lit up as she looked at Chen Zhiyuan.
Chen Zhiyuan took a deep breath, walked to the control panel, and personally pressed the start button for the main power switch and the main server.
"Buzz—"
A low hum of electricity filled the air, followed by a series of events, like dominoes falling or a galaxy being instantly illuminated—one computer host after another lit up their indicator lights, and one 17-inch flat screen after another flashed a deep blue startup light!
The sight of more than two hundred machines starting up simultaneously was a silent, technologically impressive spectacle.
The server is running normally, the billing system interface is clear, and the network connection is smooth.
Everything is normal, perfect!
Chen Zhiyuan felt much more at ease and turned to the expectant employees and Lin Qiunan, announcing loudly, "We'll begin trial operations this afternoon! The rule is—free internet access!"
Our goal is to identify problems and optimize the details! All staff, get to your posts and get ready! We'll officially open our doors to customers tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM!
Lin Qiunan fully agreed with the decision.
Although the trial operation is free, it is the best stress test and practical exercise, which can expose potential process problems, equipment compatibility issues, and even service detail problems.
If problems arise after the company officially starts charging for services, the loss will not only be financial, but also damage to its reputation.
With almost no proactive advertising, the news of the trial operation and free service spread like ripples from a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating an astonishingly rapid effect.
"A super awesome internet cafe has opened near the entrance of Jiangnan University! All brand new computers with huge screens, and it's free today!"
One tells ten, ten tell a hundred, a hundred tell a thousand...
In less than half an hour, the crowds that flocked to the city almost burst the gates of the "City of the Future"!
The entire internet cafe was instantly packed. Behind every computer that was turned on, there were at least two or three people standing there, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Those who arrive later can only take a number and wait in line, which winds its way from the second-floor stairwell all the way to the street.
"My God! This environment...it's like a five-star hotel inside an internet cafe!"
"Look at this monitor! It's completely flat! It's so big! And the picture is even clearer than my TV!"
"This mouse and keyboard feel amazing! An optical mouse is a million times better than a scroll wheel!"
"Look, there's a dedicated battle zone over there! It looks amazing!"
"Member top-up has started! The more you top up, the more you get back!"
Exclamations, chatter, and excited shouts filled the space.
Although each person is limited to one hour of experience, it does not diminish people's enthusiasm in the slightest.
At the bar, three long lines had already formed – all of them eager to sign up for memberships and top up their accounts!
Attractive recharge offers:
Top up 100 yuan and get 10 yuan free.
Top up 200 yuan and get 30 yuan free.
Top up 300 yuan and get 60 yuan free.
Top up 500 yuan and get 120 yuan free.
With such a vibrant atmosphere and a superior experience, almost no one opted for the lowest tier.
Two hundred or three hundred is the mainstream, and there are even many people who directly recharge five hundred.
Three trained receptionists were extremely busy, with the money counter constantly whirring as stacks of banknotes were quickly counted and collected.
The entire afternoon was incredibly lively.
By evening, the news had spread far and wide, and the scene reached its climax!
The internet cafe was packed with people, shoulder to shoulder, as lively as a festive market.
It wasn't until 11 p.m., when the trial operation ended and the announcement to clear the area came over the loudspeaker, that many people reluctantly left, muttering that they must come early the next day to reserve a spot.
The bustling and vibrant "City of the Future" has finally begun to quiet down.
The staff began to organize the site, clean, and check the equipment in an orderly manner.
Chen Zhiyuan and Lin Qiunan then entered the specially planned, well-soundproofed office.
On the solid wood desk in the office, the scene at this moment is enough to make any first-time entrepreneur's blood boil - bundles and stacks of banknotes, tied neatly with rubber bands according to denomination, are piled up into several small mountains!
It mainly consists of 100-yuan and 50-yuan bills, interspersed with a few bundles of 10-yuan banknotes.
These are all cash revenues from member top-ups during today's trial operation!
Even at 10 p.m., the flow of people recharging their accounts was still endless.
Lin Qiunan's eyes shone like stars as she looked at the table full of "achievements," her face flushed slightly with excitement. She couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "Chen Zhiyuan... this, so much money! It feels like a dream!"
Even though he had lived two lives and witnessed even bigger scenes, the "first pot of gold" that he had personally helped to accumulate before him still gave Chen Zhiyuan a strong sense of excitement and satisfaction.
He tried to calm himself down and said with a smile, "Sister Lin, calm down. Come on, let's double-check and count everything, and then lock it all in the safe."
This large safe was something Chen Zhiyuan insisted on buying, and it's placed in the corner of the office. The heavy cabinet gives people a great sense of security.
The front desk has already done a preliminary inventory and classification; the two people only need to verify it.
"A stack of ten thousand... twenty thousand... fifty thousand... one hundred thousand..."
As the numbers continued to accumulate, Lin Qiunan's astonishment and joy grew stronger.
Finally, she even secretly pinched her thigh—the distinct pain told her that this was not a dream.
More than three hundred thousand!
In just one afternoon and evening of trial operation, offering free internet access, more than a thousand people were attracted to become registered members!
The average amount recharged per person exceeded 300 yuan! This figure far exceeded their most optimistic estimates.
Seeing Lin Qiunan's surprised and delighted expression, as if she had discovered a new continent, Chen Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh heartily and confidently predicted, "Sister Lin, believe it or not? Tomorrow is the official opening, and the money coming in will be even more than today!"