He himself was quite eager to see this kind of thing happen, it enriches entertainment... Besides, who doesn't like the Hainan Rendez-Vous? Playing and fooling around on a serious voyage is not as fun as this kind of dedicated party.
Oh ho ho.
"Like something you could come up with."
Xie Qingyan echoed, but it was impossible to tell whether it was praise or sarcasm.
"I was the first one to board the ship on the day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
Xu Shi was overjoyed; his daily banter with Xie Xiaogou just wouldn't stop.
The ceremony welcoming them back to the City of Nights was not particularly grand.
That's because no one really wanted anyone to greet them—the most prominent figures in the entire City of Nightsin were probably all here, so it didn't matter whether there was any fancy pomp or circumstance.
They didn't even mention the specific arrival time.
However, someone still came to pick them up.
"Chairman Xu! Over here!"
Yu Xingchuan, who was temporarily serving as both the Director of the Inspection Bureau and the Governor, rushed over in a few strides, followed by many important figures from various conglomerates.
Yes, that makes sense.
Those in power may not say anything, but you can't not come. Even if you have to pitch a tent and sleep at the port every day, this is such a rare opportunity to show your loyalty.
Yu Xingchuan is a man who knows how to get things done, so he must have already inquired from various sources and gotten advance notice of his presence here.
"Governor Yu is quite thoughtful."
Seeing her fawning attitude, Xu Shi couldn't help but laugh.
"As the head of the Inspection Bureau, I should take over Governor Tang's duties when she is away on business."
Yu Xingchuan laughed heartily, silently covering up his joke, "Besides, everyone must be tired from the long journey, I wouldn't dare forget such an important matter."
Upon hearing her say that, the eye of the real Governor Tang Shuang twitched involuntarily.
To be fair, Yu Xingchuan was someone she personally brought into the Investigation Bureau. She had always noticed his shrewd and charming personality and had never really liked his way of doing things.
But you have to admit that this person is very capable; otherwise, you wouldn't have made her your adjutant in the first place.
It's a love-hate relationship.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group dispersed for the time being.
Xie Qingyan took Ye Shanshan ahead and returned to "Prism". She wasn't worried about the elderly at home, but as a director who made the highest decisions, she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy after being away for so long.
Necessary reviews and deliberations still need to be conducted.
Tang Shuang returned to the Governor's Mansion, and Lin Yue accompanied her—the two of them were now firmly in a power struggle, and maintaining the long-term peace and stability of Night Sin City was inseparable from them.
But in their words, there's no such thing as black and white anymore.
Xia Ke'an then took Xia Wuyou to arrange accommodations for the Feng and Ling sisters, as well as Xu Ying and Qin Yiyan.
Shen Qin went along too.
Xu Shi was suddenly left with only Su Lin and Gu Yi, the original trio.
"Go home first?"
Su Lin asked tentatively.
"OK."
Xu Shi nodded, but before leaving, he suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Yu Xingchuan beside him, "Do you need a ride, Director Yu?"
"...Then I'll have to trouble Chairman Xu."
Yu Xingchuan certainly couldn't walk over, but she knew that Xu Shi had something to say to her, so she wouldn't be foolish enough to choose not to disturb the warm time of this family of three.
That's right, it's a family of three.
Anyway, she really looks like it—Xu Shi and Su Lin are both very composed people, but Gu Yi is impatient. Plus, with the age difference, they really look like young parents with a rebellious daughter.
Miss Black Rabbit, in particular, is already quite underdeveloped, and now she looks even more like her.
Xu Shi specially reserved a seat in the back for her.
"I sent you back halfway through our trip to the Hualan Empire. You won't blame me, will you?"
Xu Shi looked out the window and asked casually.
How could that be?
The adjutant chuckled and said, "I'm like a brick for Chairman Xu; I'll be moved wherever I'm needed."
"Is that really what you think?"
Xu Shi's tone became more serious, "We've been away for a while, so managing the affairs of Night Sin City must have been difficult."
"I haven't had a chance to really see how this place has developed yet. How about we take a detour and you explain things to me while you're at it?"
"It would be my great honor."
Although he didn't know what the other party meant, Yu Xingchuan naturally wouldn't refuse such a request.
Su Lin and Gu Yi had a rough idea of what was going on, but they tacitly didn't disturb them. They simply turned on the autopilot and started circling the city according to the route Xu Shi had planned.
Over the course of a year, Night City of Sin has indeed undergone considerable changes—the port we just saw was only a small part of it, and the changes in the city itself surprised Xu Shi even more.
Although construction had already begun before I left, it was just the beginning then. Now it has reached a considerable scale and has been completely transformed.
The dilapidated shantytowns have been replaced by rows of high-rise buildings, and the messy streets have become clean and tidy.
Looking at the twelve districts, although they still can't compare to Night City, they're much better than before.
"...including the employment issue, which has also seen significant improvement."
Yu Xingchuan explained carefully, clearly having put in the effort: "Many people from Sin City are willing to work in the upgraded homesteads, and the pay is much better than before."
"The vacant positions were filled by many people from Night City, which alleviated the pressure on Night City to some extent."
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