Chapter 292 Redesign Scheme

After a pause, Jiang Si suddenly realized what was going on.

Her original manuscript has been largely revised by Shen Dong, and much of the data has been altered.

It's clearly unacceptable to hand over design drawings of this caliber to the construction team.

With these thoughts in mind, she looked directly at Professor Li and said, "I will hurry up and finish the design drawings."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Professor Li looked at him with a troubled expression.

"Xiao Jiang, the previous design proposal has been rejected by the higher-ups."

Jiang Si was taken aback. "They fought back?"

"Yes."

Fearing that Jiang Si might misunderstand, Professor Li quickly explained, "It's not that there's a problem with your design, but rather that the requirements from above have changed."

According to the original plan, the hotel for foreign guests would have a total of 16 floors.

But after Jiang Si said those things in the conference room that day, the project team did some measurements and calculations overnight.

When they saw the final data results, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.

Even in Jiang Si's design proposal, the orientation of the windows and the walls had been specially treated.

However, for safety reasons, the construction department still reported the situation.

Unsurprisingly, the design proposal was rejected.

Furthermore, the highest directives have been given from above.

Professor Li said: "First, the height of the building must be reduced, and the total number of floors cannot exceed 14, but the overall design concept and functional zoning cannot be changed."

"Secondly: the number of rooms used for entertaining guests should also not be insufficient."

Jiang Si frowned after hearing this.

Height is limited, but the number of rooms cannot be reduced.

Normally, you can only widen it on both sides.

But everything that could be demolished in that area has already been demolished.

Now there are only municipal government offices and some state-owned shops on both sides, and it is clear that there is no more vacant land for them to occupy.

Sure enough, the idea had just formed in my mind.

Professor Li then presented her with a difficult problem: "The land area is still the same, and there's no way to expand it further."

Jiang Si had an "I knew it!" look on her face!

However, Professor Li hadn't finished speaking when he added, "Besides this, the higher authorities have also set higher requirements for the building's earthquake resistance level."

Jiang Si wasn't too surprised by this.

Last month, a strong earthquake (magnitude 7.8) occurred in Tonghai, Yunnan Province. It is said that the tremors were felt in Beijing. So it is normal for the authorities to take this into consideration.

Next, Professor Li made a few more requests.

Now it was Jiang Si's turn to look troubled.

"..."

No wonder people always say that money is hard to earn and shit is hard to swallow!

With so many requirements, it's bound to kill a lot of brain cells!

But the contract had already been signed, and it was too late for Jiang Si to regret it now.

Fortunately, most of these problems have been solved in later generations.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Si said, "I understand. I will finish it as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, Professor Li gave Jiang Si a detailed introduction to the core members of the project team.

"This is Engineer Zhang, who is in charge of the structural safety of the entire building. You will have more opportunities to work together in the future."

"This is Engineer Wang, who is in charge of water supply and drainage."

"This is Engineer Liu, who is in charge of the electrical system."

"This is Engineer Zhao, he's in charge of HVAC..."

In addition to these, there are also technicians responsible for drawing, project assistant Xiao Qi, and staff responsible for logistics and scheduling.

After exchanging greetings with everyone, Professor Li said, "The person in charge of the construction company has some urgent business to attend to at the construction site. I will formally introduce you all later."

Jiang Si nodded in understanding.

I've said everything I needed to say, and it's getting late.

After a simple lunch in the cafeteria, Jiang Si and Professor Li and their group went to the project construction site in the afternoon.

Although I knew the blueprints by heart, the experience on-site was still different.

Jiang Si took a camera and took many photos of the construction site.

After that, I walked around the area again, mainly to observe the surrounding roads and adjacent buildings.

While waiting, we waited for the person in charge of the construction company.

But after waiting for more than two hours, the other party still hadn't arrived.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long," Professor Li said.

Jiang Si didn't know the situation and didn't know what to say, so she just said, "Since he has something to do, let's go back. Anyway, we'll have more opportunities to deal with him in the future."

That's what they say, but after taking a look at the laxity of the construction site...

Jiang Si still spoke up to remind her.

After all, if the construction company cannot complete the work with quality and quantity, she will also suffer.

Professor Li was clearly aware of this as well, after Jiang Si and Huo Tingzhou left.

He immediately summoned Team Leader Zheng, the construction team leader.

"Where is he? Didn't he say he had an urgent matter to attend to here? It's almost four o'clock, why hasn't he come yet?"

"this……"

Seeing that Team Leader Zheng was stammering, Professor Li didn't make things difficult for him. "Tell him to go directly to the Construction Department to find me first thing tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he added, "If you don't arrive before nine o'clock, you don't need to come back in the future."

Team Leader Zheng was taken aback upon hearing this.

By the time they realized what was happening, Professor Li and his group had already walked quite a distance.

On the way back, the others in our group looked over, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"I know what you're trying to say."

He also knew that the other party was someone of considerable importance.

But Professor Li insisted on his opinion: "If a person can't even do the most basic things like being punctual and trustworthy, what can we expect from him?"

"Perhaps... he really has something to do?" someone said hesitantly.

"So I gave him a chance to explain tomorrow..."

Professor Li didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning he expressed was already quite clear.

If he cannot give a satisfactory answer.

This matter is probably not over yet.

...

Jiang Si was unaware of what happened next.

Winter days are short and dark. Because they were delayed at the construction site, it was already dusk when the two of them got home.

Grandma Huo and Meng Yuan are chatting in the living room, holding Sui Sui and Zhao Zhao.

The two little ones were laughing and giggling.

Upon seeing Jiang Si, she immediately pouted.

The little girl looked so wronged.

"numb--"

"Mommy————"

Seeing the two little ones stretching out their arms for a hug, Jiang Si shook her head.

"No, Mommy is cold. Hold her later."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Huo looked distressed.

I quickly poured her a cup of hot water.

After Jiang Si finished drinking, she asked, "Why were you gone for so long? Did you finish everything?"

Jiang Si didn't mention those unhappy things, only saying that she went to the construction site in the afternoon.

Then he said, "Grandma, everything has been taken care of."

As she spoke, she took the contract.

The old man was overjoyed as soon as he saw the contract.

God knows how much he's been suffering these past few days.

The old man was so worried about his great-grandchildren leaving Beijing that he couldn't even eat.

The contract has been signed.

The old man's mind was at ease.

Before Grandma Huo could speak, the old man immediately expressed his opinion.

"Sisi, tomorrow I'll move everything out of the study. You can go to that room to draw up the design plans. It's quiet and well-lit."

"Grandpa, there's no need to go to so much trouble," Jiang Si said with a smile. "I'll just set up a table in my room."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Meng Yuan said, "Sister-in-law, we're going back to Xinjiang in a few days. If you don't mind, you can come to my room."

Their house has an inner and an outer room.

The room faces south, and the room outside is very bright.

Jiang Si wouldn't mind, but she really didn't need it.

She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I can stay in my room. If it's really not possible, I can go to the courtyard house."

Meng Yuan was taken aback. "A courtyard house?"

Jiang Si then remembered that her elder brother and sister-in-law didn't seem to know about her buying the courtyard house, so she told them about it.

Meng Yuan was even more confused now, and exchanged a glance with Brother Huo.

Can privately owned houses be bought and sold now?

She hadn't been back to Beijing for a long time and knew nothing about the relevant policies.

"It's not possible to do it openly, but we can still find a way," Jiang Si said.

"So that's how it is." Meng Yuan listened thoughtfully.

After the two sisters-in-law finished their conversation, the old man said to Jiang Si.

“It’s cold now, it’s too much trouble for you to run back and forth. Listen to Grandpa, you should go to the study to paint…”

Before he could finish speaking, the old man suddenly exclaimed loudly.

Only then did everyone realize that Zhao Zhao was currently hugging the brown paper bag outside the contract, munching on it with great relish.

"Who did Zhao Zhao take after? She eats everything she catches!" Jiang Si sighed helplessly.

Huo Tingzhou touched his nose and didn't say anything.

Who does he look like...?

That goes without saying.

Not only do they look alike, but they even share the same habit of nibbling on things.

He still remembers the time his wife used to bite his face when they were little.

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, Mr. and Mrs. Huo, along with Mr. and Mrs. Huo's second brother, returned home from get off work.

They left early in the morning and were unaware that Jiang Si was staying in Beijing.

Seeing everyone laughing together, I was quite puzzled.