Fan Shengmei took a deep breath, sat back down at her desk, and stared resolutely at the densely packed data on the computer screen. She picked up her phone and began searching her contacts for industry experts. "I have to try, no matter what," she muttered to herself, her fingers pressing the dial button without hesitation. The phone rang with a "beep beep" sound. She wondered if this time she could get help from an expert…

When the call connected, Fan Shengmei quickly introduced herself and earnestly explained her purpose, hoping the expert could offer some guidance on the project's technical difficulties. However, the expert on the other end simply replied that he was too busy to help and then abruptly hung up. Hearing the busy tone, Fan Shengmei felt a pang of disappointment, but she quickly rallied and dialed the next number.

The next few calls were all similar: either a direct rejection or an indication that they couldn't help. Fan Shengmei felt somewhat discouraged. The stuffy air in the office made her increasingly irritable; fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, dampening a few strands of her hair. She rubbed her temples, got up, walked to the window, opened it, and let the cool air into the room, trying to calm herself down.

Looking out at the bustling streets, Fan Shengmei secretly encouraged herself: "There must be another way. I can't just give up like this." She returned to her desk, reviewed the materials again, marked several key issues, and decided to personally visit several experts.

Fan Shengmei packed up her documents and left the office. The sun outside was blazing, stinging her eyes. She braved the scorching sun, traversing the city's streets and alleys, searching for the expert's location.

The first expert's office was in an old office building, the hallway reeking of decay, and the lighting dim. Fan Shengmei knocked on the door, and after receiving permission, she entered. The office was cluttered with books and documents, in a chaotic state. Fan Shengmei explained the project's technical challenges to the expert in detail. The expert listened, flipping through the materials she had brought, occasionally frowning. Finally, the expert took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes, and said helplessly, "Young lady, your problem is indeed tricky. I don't have a good solution at the moment. You should ask someone else."

Fan Shengmei's heart sank, but she still politely thanked him and left. She then rushed to her next destination. The second expert was in a university research lab; the vibrant youthful atmosphere of the campus contrasted sharply with Fan Shengmei's current anxiety. In the lab, Fan Shengmei recounted her problem. The expert was very enthusiastic, discussing it with her for a long time and offering some ideas. However, after careful analysis, these ideas could not completely solve the problem.

After a long day, Fan Shengmei visited several experts but still couldn't find an effective solution. Dragging her exhausted body back to the company, she entered the team discussion room only to hear a heated argument erupting inside.

"This plan is simply unworkable. With such a tight deadline, how is it possible to complete it!"

"Then what do you suggest? Do you have a better idea?"

Fan Shengmei pushed open the door and saw her team members arguing heatedly, their faces flushed, the atmosphere so tense it seemed ready to explode. Seeing her enter, they temporarily stopped arguing, but their dissatisfaction and anxiety were still clearly visible on their faces.

"Everyone, calm down," Fan Shengmei said, her voice slightly hoarse from exhaustion. "I know the project is difficult and everyone is under a lot of pressure, but arguing won't solve anything. We are a team, and only by working together can we find a way out."

One member couldn't help but complain, "Fan Shengmei, you make it sound so easy, but the technical problems haven't been solved yet. How can we work together?" The others nodded in agreement.

Fan Shengmei took a deep breath and said, "I visited many experts today. Although I haven't found a perfect solution yet, I have some ideas. Let's study them together and maybe we can find a breakthrough. Besides, if the team can't unite, the project definitely can't move forward."

With Fan Shengmei's reassurance, the team members calmed down somewhat. They sat down again and began discussing the ideas Fan Shengmei had brought back. However, disagreements persisted during the discussion; some thought the idea was feasible, while others firmly opposed it, each sticking to their own opinion and refusing to yield.

Fan Shengmei listened attentively to everyone's opinions, trying to find common ground and integrate a feasible solution. Her mind raced as she analyzed various viewpoints and jotted down key points on paper. In the stuffy discussion room, only the sounds of debate and the scratching of pens on paper filled the air.

As night fell, the city's neon lights began to flicker. The discussion room was dimly lit, and Fan Shengmei watched her team members arguing heatedly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Today's experience weighed heavily on her; she had no clue how to solve the technical problems, and the team was riddled with internal conflicts. But she knew she couldn't back down.

She raised her voice again and said, "Everyone, please stop for a moment. I know you've all put a lot of effort into this project and have your own ideas. But we must reach a consensus now: our goal is the same—to make this project a success. Let's review what we've discussed today and see if we can find a compromise."

Under Fan Shengmei's guidance, the team members gradually calmed down and reorganized their thinking. Fan Shengmei continuously adjusted the plan, incorporating everyone's reasonable suggestions. Time passed by, and the plan was constantly being improved.

However, despite everyone's best efforts, the final solution still carried some risks, and the fundamental technical challenges remained unresolved. Fan Shengmei looked at the solution in her hand, her brow furrowed, her heart filled with worry. The team members also wore grave expressions; they all knew that this solution was far from successful.

Night deepened, and the city's hustle and bustle gradually subsided. Fan Shengmei sat alone in her office, gazing at the quiet streets outside the window, pondering her next move. She had reviewed the plans on her desk countless times, imprinting every detail in her mind. She knew time was running out; she had to find a solution to the technical problems as quickly as possible, while also resolving the team's conflicts and truly uniting everyone.

Will Fan Shengmei be able to find a solution to the technical problems? How can the team's conflicts be resolved? Everything remains uncertain, and she can only continue forward on this difficult path...