145 Preparations 1 (1/2)
As she sat in the swivel chair with her back pressed against its leather cushion, Wang Reiji cannot get her mind off the interpretation of her dream. It seemed like she was not completely convinced, especially when in the past five years she never had a dream similar to this one. However, considering the amount of workload she had to finish today, she had to refocus her mind and shift her concentration to the pile of papers on her office table.
”Hmm... It seems like I need to dismiss this thought for now. I have better things to do than fuss over trivial matters such as my dream.” Wang Reiji inhaled sharply before she grabbed some documents to finish off what she had started two hours ago.
As she thoroughly examined the contents of each of the document, she realized that the remaining pile stock of paperwork on her table were all prepared by the marketing department. Which meant that all these papers waiting for her signature were all related to the pre-opening of Oriental Europa.
Wang Reiji then decided to carefully go over the documents one by one just to make sure that the launching and the masquerade ball, would become one unforgettable experience for everyone. Most especially to the people whom she believed were involved with the village fire, five years ago.
”Let's see. So, this document is a budget request for the food to be served at the party.” Wang Reiji said to herself as her eyes scanned what was written on the paper.
The request contained a list of ingredients needed for the 12-course meal menu prepared by the chef of Golden Palate for the event. The estimated cost and quantity for each ingredient were also written across the ingredient's name. However, Wang Reiji felt like she cannot just approve the budget for the food unless she had tasted what was on the 12-course meal menu.
”I am afraid this has to wait! I want to have a taste of the meals that will be served at the party first. Also, we need to know the food preference of the guests as well as their food allergies.” Wang Reiji opted not to sign the food budget request as she then placed it in a different folder to separate it from the rest of the documents.
”Next document is...” Wang Reiji softly murmured to herself as she examined the contents of the next document waiting for her signature.
The succeeding document was still a budget request, but this time for the talent fee of the various entertainers that will be performing at the masquerade party. Most names on the list were world renown performers from their respective fields of expertise.
”Oh my! Paying for all the talent fees of these performers is not a good investment. It's not like the guests will be paying to see them perform on stage.” Wang Reiji rubbed her temples as she became disappointed with this move of the marketing team. If she allowed this to push through, the masquerade ball of Oriental Europa will just turn into a concert. Who are they promoting now? The hotel or these performers?
Wang Reiji did not sign the request, she instead wrote some comments and a note saying that instead of hiring entertainers that were already famous, they should hire new promising entertainers not just to lessen expenditures but for these entertainers to be indebted to the hotel because of the exposure and opportunity they had received from Oriental Europa's masquerade ball.