Did I say something wrong in Chapter 281?
Shen Dong was completely dumbfounded and couldn't say a word.
In the end, it was Shen's mother's words that brought the father and son back to their senses.
"What's done is done, there's no point in talking about it now. The most important thing right now is the interview."
After saying this, Mother Shen looked at her son again.
"No matter what, you must seize this opportunity. Once the building is completed, you will be a true hero, understand?"
Shen Dong was silent for a moment, then said, "Mom, I understand. I will try my best."
Because of their bad mood, Shen's parents did not notice the fleeting panic in Shen Dong's eyes when he said those words.
They didn't even notice that He Lin, standing to the side, was so terrified that she couldn't speak.
Unlike the gloomy atmosphere at the Shen family's house, Jiang Si and her group had already arrived at a nearby state-owned restaurant.
It was lunchtime, and the restaurant was packed.
"With so many people, should we go to another place?" Huo Tingzhou asked Jiang Si, turning his head to the side.
As Jiang Si hesitated, she heard someone call out to her uncertainly, "Little Jiang?"
The voice sounded strangely familiar.
Jiang Si turned around, and upon seeing who it was, a smile immediately appeared on her face. "Dean Gao?"
Dean Gao smiled and took a few steps closer. "It really is you. I thought you looked a bit like me from behind. By the way, when did you return to Beijing?"
"It just arrived the night before last."
Jiang Si smiled and said, "I was just thinking of visiting you in a couple of days, but I didn't expect to run into you here today."
Dean Gao: "What a coincidence! I just returned to Beijing a couple of days ago. Today, an old classmate invited me to dinner, so I came over."
Seeing that they seemed to be waiting for a table, Dean Gao said, "Every restaurant is crowded at this time. Why don't you stay and have a meal together?"
"No, Dean Gao." Jiang Si had no intention of disturbing their old classmates' reunion, so she politely declined.
"fine--"
Dean Gao waved his hand, "There are no outsiders here today, just me and my old classmate."
"Speaking of which, you know this person too. The preface to that feasibility report was written by this old classmate of mine."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si looked over in surprise, "Dean Gao, are you referring to Professor Li from the Ministry of Construction?"
Professor Li is a leading figure in the field of architecture. He graduated from the Department of Architecture at Tsinghua University and later pursued further studies overseas.
Just when everyone thought he would settle down overseas, in the early days of the People's Republic of China, Professor Li returned to the new China with great enthusiasm and devoted his life's learning to the country's construction.
He was entrusted with an even greater responsibility for this international hotel project.
When Jiang Si heard Dean Gao say these things last time, she felt great admiration for him.
Dean Gao nodded with a smile, "That's him. Our design institute also submitted a new proposal this time, and to avoid suspicion, I haven't dared to meet with him for several months."
"Now that the plan is finalized, we finally have this opportunity to get together."
After saying that, Dean Gao looked at Jiang Si with a "don't embarrass me" expression.
“I’ve praised you to him quite a bit before, and now that we’ve run into each other, I have to make sure he meets you.”
Having said that, Jiang Si no longer refused.
After all, he's a big name in the architecture industry; who wouldn't want to meet him?
After thinking for a moment, she smiled and said, "Then I'll be the host for today's meal. You two can't take the seat from me."
Dean Gao laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Alright, as you wish."
As they spoke, the group followed Dean Gao to the second floor.
The second floor consists entirely of private rooms, making it noticeably quieter.
Dean Gao pushed open one of the doors. "Old Li, look who I brought!"
Hearing the noise, the old man who was drinking tea looked up.
"This is Xiao Jiang, the one I told you about before."
"Hello Professor Li, I've heard so much about you." Jiang Si extended her hand.
"So you're Xiao Jiang."
Professor Li put down his teacup and said with a smile, "Old Gao has mentioned your name to me quite a few times before. I've seen your revised proposal, and it's very well done."
Jiang Si never expected that her revised proposal would win the favor of the two big shots.
I was instantly thrilled.
At this point, Dean Gao introduced the remaining two people to his old friend.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone took their seats.
While we were waiting for the food to be served, Professor Li looked over with a kind expression.
"Xiao Jiang, I heard from Lao Gao that you also participated in this design competition for hotels catering to foreign guests?"
Jiang Si nodded and frankly admitted that she had not been selected.
"It's okay, you're still young, one loss doesn't mean anything."
Dean Gao comforted her for a few words, and then said, "Old Li and I have both looked at the design scheme selected this time."
"Objectively speaking, the entire design scheme is not perfect except for the lines, which are handled a bit hastily."
"The overall concept and the handling of details are really flawless."
Professor Li nodded in agreement, "Yes, since the call for submissions was announced, we have received hundreds of design proposals."
"The reason this plan was ultimately chosen is because it was the most comprehensive and meticulous in its overall planning, functional zoning, architectural design, and integration with the surrounding environment."
Professor Li seemed to have deep feelings about this.
After a pause, he remarked, "What's most commendable is that this design not only meets international standards for modern hotels but also incorporates our own architectural language in the details."
"The scale is just right; it's clear that a lot of thought was put into it."
Jiang Si pondered for a moment after listening.
An inexplicable sense of unease welled up in my heart once again.
Before she could even sort out her thoughts, Professor Li asked another question with great interest.
"Xiao Jiang, would it be convenient for you to talk about the design proposal you submitted this time?"
Because all the plans were anonymous, he didn't know which one belonged to Jiang Si.
But someone who can earn such high praise from Lao Gao must have some extraordinary qualities.
Moreover, he had seen Jiang Si's previous revised proposals and knew her skill level.
Dean Gao was clearly interested in this as well. “Yes, yes, Xiao Jiang, what do you say? It’s rare that Lao Li has time today, let him give you some good guidance.”
Jiang Si had nothing to hide and sorted out her thoughts.
She then began to clearly and systematically explain her design proposal.
From functional zoning to streamlined design, we will explain it step by step.
Huo Tingzhou listened quietly the whole time.
My gaze remained fixed on her focused profile.
To outsiders, he still appears calm and composed.
But only Huo Tingzhou himself knew the indescribable pride and turmoil surging within him beneath his calm exterior.
However, Dean Gao and Professor Li, sitting opposite him, were completely shocked.
Sensing that something was wrong, Jiang Si stopped.
She paused, then looked over with a surprised expression.
"Dean Gao, Professor Li... what's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
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