She watched him walk away, then Gan Yuan, accompanied by Helen, entered the conference room. Everyone at the table stood erect until she sat at the head, signaling everyone to be seated. Only then did the various department heads and executives dare to lower themselves into their chairs.
"Now, I want to know... the progress of reforms in each department, starting with the Room Service Department!"
The head of the Room Service Department immediately stood up, speaking carefully, "Manager Gan, we have implemented everything as per your requirements..."
Rumors are just that, rumors. Only what one sees with their own eyes can be confirmed as truth.
The future King himself had personally escorted her to the door of the conference room and had promised to come pick her up... His concern for her was unmistakable; anyone but the blind could see how important this woman was to him.
Even if some had originally thought lightly of Gan Yuan, now they had to reassess their attitudes toward her, and who would dare to show her any disrespect?
After the meeting, Gan Yuan personally inspected each department. Over the past few days, everyone had come to know that she was the type to focus on action over words, so naturally, no one dared to be careless about their work.
The previously lethargic and disorganized hotel had seen a significant shift in work attitude.
Thanks to Gan Yuan, combined with the banquet from the previous evening, the Duke Hotel had already become a popular topic in the Capital. Many distinguished families came early in the morning, either to have breakfast in the restaurant or a drink at the bar, wanting to experience the charm of the hotel.
Some even traveled from other cities, drawn by its reputation, to stay at the hotel, and to see firsthand the elegance of the future Princess Consort.
The front desk’s reservation and inquiry phones had been ringing nonstop since the morning. The Duke Hotel, which had an occupancy rate of less than 6% previously, had more than doubled its occupancy in one day, rising to 15%.
The membership system, which started on the second day, had nearly reached a hundred members.
The influx of guests had also brought substantial tips for the various service staff, lifting the spirits and changing the demeanor of everyone from the executives to the service personnel. The entire hotel seemed to have been reborn.
"Who would have thought?" As she followed Gan Yuan inspecting the hotel and made her way back to the office, even the usually composed Helen couldn’t help but exclaim, "An occupancy rate of 15%, that’s far beyond our expectations."
To this, Gan Yuan only responded with a faint smile, showing no signs of self-congratulation.
"We still have a long way to go!" An occupancy rate of 20% was necessary just to break even. To turn a profit, an occupancy rate of at least 50% was required. "We can’t just rely on word of mouth; we need to think of some promotional strategies to further increase the hotel’s reputation."
"Let’s talk about it tomorrow!" Helen put the documents away in the filing cabinet. "Aren’t you supposed to go back to see your son today?"
Thinking of Gan Tang, Gan Yuan’s expression instantly softened. She hadn’t seen the little guy for two days and, despite a few phone calls, she missed him terribly.
After all, since his birth, they had never really been apart.
Considering there were no urgent tasks to handle, she quickly gathered her belongings. It was still early, and by returning now, Huangfu Jue wouldn’t need to make the effort to come pick her up.
Time was far more valuable to him than to the average person.
"You’ve been working hard these past days. You can leave early today; I can go back to the Royal Palace by myself."
"How can that be? The Duke has ordered me to protect you around the clock," Helen said with a smile, helping her open the door. "I’ll accompany you to the Royal Palace."