Chapter 77: A Surge of Visitors at Oasis 1

Then let’s wait until a big film crew or major star shows up in Mingsha, and then we’ll talk, OK?

Zhang Chi smirked, mixed with a hint of relief.

Luckily, Tianchen Culture pulled off a masterstroke this time; otherwise, this would have been a total disaster.

“That’s right. With the All-Wood Tengwang Pavilion being so impressive, why hasn’t any major production company contacted Xu Hao?”

“Besides its superior ancient architecture, what else does it have?”

In the end, Xu Hao’s fans were silenced in the live stream. No choice! More people adore big stars and famous directors than those passionate about ancient architecture. With the boost from the ‘Kitchen God Detective’ project, Zhang Chi’s Ancient Building Courtyard now stands invincible—if only a major film crew would eventually notice the All-Wood Tengwang Pavilion.

But who can really predict how filmmaking will turn out?

The next day at Oasis 1, Xu Hao, unaware of Zhang Chi’s live stream fiasco the previous night, tidied up quickly and resumed drafting building blueprints.

In the vendor area, the terrain stretches in a north-south line—wider in the middle and narrower at the ends. The well-worn blueprints of ancient buildings he remembered wouldn’t do; some modifications were necessary.

The workload was neither light nor heavy.

Ding-a-ling. Just as Xu Hao poured himself a cup of green tea and was about to start working, his phone rang urgently.

“Huh?”

He glanced at the screen and immediately answered.

It was Luo Peng calling.

“What’s up, Little Luo?”

“Brother Hao, the entrance to the desert plot is about to be overwhelmed—there are two or three thousand people already. Private cars are nearly lined up at the entrance of Hongsha Gang Village, and many more tourists are en route.”

Luo Peng’s voice brimmed with impatience.

“Why did so many tourists suddenly appear?”

Xu Hao looked utterly stunned.

Even though his live stream last night had earned ample support from viewers and fans, the broadcast had been on continuously; even if people wanted to join, they wouldn’t all show up on the same day.

“Brother Hao, it’s Saturday in Wei City today. Many from nearby Nieshi and other areas saw the All-Wood Tengwang Pavilion in the live stream and now want to drive over.”

“Saturday?”

Hearing this, Xu Hao shook his head with a bitter smile; lately, he had almost lost all sense of time due to his constant busyness.

Mingsha County is only about a hundred kilometers from Wei City and Nieshi. Locals usually set off in the morning and return by afternoon without affecting the next day’s work.

It made sense for them to choose Saturday for a guesthouse outing.

“Brother Hao, what should we do now? Many tourists even got into arguments over missing out on camels, and the long wait has turned even simple restroom breaks into a problem.”

Luo Peng was frantic.

Normally, a surge of tourists is cause for celebration, but suddenly having so many creates endless issues.

Moments ago, he had hastily assembled a camel caravan to venture into the desert, yet it still wasn’t enough to meet the demand.

In a sense, this was the guesthouse’s first major tourist boom. If they managed it well, the reputation of the guesthouse would skyrocket; if not, it would suffer a severe blow. Even if the guesthouse managed to attract travelers from afar, locals might never return.

“Little Luo, how many camel caravans do you have on your end right now?”

After a brief thought, Xu Hao asked.

“Brother Hao, I just managed to cobble together one quickly—now there are two!”

“Alright. Contact the village chief and have him arrange three more camel caravans. If Hongsha Gang Village falls short, bring them in from neighboring villages. The fee is negotiable. We must get all these tourists to Oasis 1 before noon.”

“Another three? Got it, Brother Hao!”

“Also, call Qiangzi and have him send mobile toilets, mobile trash bins, and all kinds of food and fruits as fast as possible. In short, we must ensure that this group of tourists is well taken care of.”

“And ask the staff from Mingsha Tourism to come over and help—both manpower and materials need to match the surge.”

Xu Hao took a deep breath.

Customers are always welcome! Whether they’re long-distance tourists or locals, if the guesthouse lacks the capacity to handle them, a solution must be found. It wasn’t an option to simply turn away visitors with a curt apology.

“Understood, Brother Hao. I’ll contact General Zhu immediately—he’s currently handling affairs in the county town of Mingsha.”

With a clear plan in mind, Luo Peng’s tone gradually lost its earlier panic.

“Great, thanks for your hard work! Call me if anything else comes up.”

“Roger that, Brother Hao!”

Before long, it was already noon.

Few white clouds drifted across the pale blue sky. City office workers might find this sight uplifting, but the residents of Mingsha County were anxious.

“What’s happening?”

In front of an old, classic gate, several middle-aged men exchanged bewildered glances while staring at a street nearly choked with cars.

Ever since moving to the county town, this was the first time Mingsha County had experienced such a traffic jam.

“I found out these people are heading to 256 Hongsha Gang Village for sightseeing.”

At that moment, a woman in her sixties approached.

“256 Hongsha Gang Village? The desert area managed by Mingsha Tourism?”

A balding man mulled it over and said,

“In recent days, outsiders have been popping up in the county town, all asking about 256 Hongsha Gang Village.”

“Yes, exactly that place!”

“Ha, these city folks. What’s so interesting about a stretch of desert? I wouldn’t even go if you begged me. With that money, why not check out Honglangman a few times?”

The balding man snorted dismissively.

“I heard that the streamer Xu Hao, in collaboration with Mingsha Tourism, built an All-Wood Pavilion. People are flocking over to see it.”

The elderly lady sat down on the steps.

“An All-Wood Pavilion? That sounds even less exciting!”

The balding man scoffed.

“Come on, you may think it’s boring, but others find it fascinating. A relative of mine from Hongsha Gang Village said today is incredibly lively—more bustling than the county market, with vendors setting up stalls everywhere!”

The elderly lady glared at him.

“More lively than the county town? How is that possible? I’ve been to Hongsha Gang Village!”

Hearing that the village was busier than the county town, the balding man looked perturbed.

A seasoned county man was used to the county town being more vibrant than any village. Hearing that a village could be even more crowded challenged his city pride.

“Really? Haven’t you noticed that many county town shops are closed today? I heard people left to sell their goods there—some even rented stalls on the spot.”

The elderly lady glanced at the sparsely populated shops around.

“They left to sell their goods?”

The balding man was momentarily stunned.

“So, these days, you’d better buy extra now—maybe tomorrow the shopkeepers will all head to Hongsha Gang Village!”

The elderly lady added.

“Then what are we supposed to do here in the county town if everyone rushes off to sell their goods?”

At these words, the balding man suddenly grew anxious.