Jiao Huang was startled by these words. He recalled that he had already crossed paths with this young girl before the building, named Dongfang Huating, was even officially named. At that time, he was only the deputy chief engineer, but the engineer in charge was expelled from the project by Qian Duoduo due to his personal motives. From that moment on, he knew that this seemingly ordinary young girl was far more complex than she appeared.
Since that incident, he never dared to underestimate this young woman from Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China who had come to Shenzhen alone to make her way in the world. They had been working together for a long time and had witnessed firsthand how beautiful Dongfang Huating had become. Qian Duoduo not only possessed unique creativity and vision but was also incredibly hardworking. Even in the sweltering summer heat, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius—a condition that even men found unbearable—she remained steadfast at the construction site, personally handling various issues. Furthermore, the elevator and aluminum alloy door and window incidents demonstrated that this young woman had extensive connections within the industry.
Since meeting Qian Duoduo's father after the Chinese New Year, he realized that being older was definitely an advantage. All the young men who were around the same age as Qian Duoduo and had feelings for her had been met with her father's cold shoulder and disdain.
But sometimes when I think about it, I find it quite amusing. This old man is quite interesting; the two of them even had drinks together once. However, ever since Qian Duoduo's parents returned to their hometown in Northeast China after the Lantern Festival, he feels that Qian Duoduo has entered a workaholic mode.
Now, the proposal for this landmark building has been put forward. To be honest, he was very tempted, really tempted. However, this tempting prospect brought with it a very difficult problem: the production of the longevity pattern. You see, this longevity pattern is not something that can be drawn on a piece of paper; it needs to be created on an entire floor. This is what made Jiao Huang hesitate.
Drawing on paper would be relatively straightforward, but creating such intricate longevity patterns on a single floor presents a significant challenge. First, suitable materials and tools are needed to ensure the details of the patterns are clearly rendered on the building's surface. Second, the accuracy, symmetry, and stability of the design must be guaranteed, as this is a landmark building for the entire city, and any flaws would negatively impact its overall appearance. Furthermore, various technical difficulties arise during construction, such as securing the drawing tools and preventing paint drips. These are all issues that require careful consideration and resolution.
Such a large-scale project inevitably requires a significant investment of time and energy. From design to construction and final acceptance, every step must be handled with utmost care. This was undoubtedly a tremendous challenge for Jiao Huang. However, it was precisely because of the project's importance and challenges that Jiao Huang was filled with inner conflict and struggle. On the one hand, he longed to participate in this historically significant project and leave his mark on the city; on the other hand, he worried about his inability to overcome the difficulties, leading to a less than satisfactory final result. This inner conflict plunged him into deep thought, preventing him from making a decision for a long time.
Qian Duoduo noticed his hesitation and said, "Jiao, the wisdom of our people is boundless. One person's plan is short-sighted, but ten people's plans are long-sighted. Sometimes we should give our subordinates a chance to make a difference."
Jiao Huang paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, Mr. Qian, I'll hold a meeting when I get back."
Qian Duoduo smiled and said, "Okay, I'll leave this to Engineer Jiao."
Jiao Huang nodded, feeling a little heavy-hearted. This longevity mark was really giving him a headache.
Qian Duoduo said, "I have another project here, and I need to trouble Engineer Jiao to communicate with Huajian headquarters."
Jiao Huang was startled, a look of confusion crossing his face. He thought, "Dongfang Huating has only just started to take off, how can they be building new buildings so soon?" He was puzzled, because the last plot of land had already been secured for the 24-story building, and he couldn't understand what other new project could be involved. He took the documents Qian Duoduo tossed to him and quickly began to browse them. When he saw the address in the documents, his eyes lit up, because the place wasn't far from Dongfang Huating. He looked up at Qian Duoduo with a mixture of doubt and curiosity, and cautiously asked, "Mr. Qian, are you planning to open a shopping mall?"
Qian Duoduo nodded, then said earnestly, "Since so many people are optimistic about the houses in Dongfang Huating, we definitely need to build up the surrounding supporting facilities!"
Upon hearing this, Jiao Huang fell into deep thought. Yes, the property prices in Dongfang Huating were so high, but if even basic shopping required traveling a long distance, it would indeed be extremely inconvenient. Thinking this, he silently nodded in agreement.
So Qian Duoduo said, "Jiao, are you interested in this project? You can contact the headquarters, but don't worry, we've been cooperating for so long and I think it's been very pleasant. At Huajian, you, Jiao, are my brand. If you, Jiao, can lead the team here, then Huajian can't miss this project."
Jiao Huang's heart skipped a beat again. Did this mean he had gained Qian Duoduo's approval? If it was because of these two projects from Qian Duoduo, then his position in Huajian would be secure. So, he was no longer so resistant to the matter of the Longevity Pattern. There's always a way to overcome difficulties. He would go back and hold a meeting to see how to make the Longevity Pattern work so that he could take on Qian Duoduo's next project!
With this motivation, Jiao Huang took the blueprints for the 24-story building and the longevity pattern and left.
Qian Mao watched as Qian Duoduo leaned back easily, looked towards the door of the reception room, and said with a smile, "Engineer Jiao has been fooled by you to the point of almost walking backwards."
Qian Duoduo snorted and said, "Third Brother, you're wrong. I'm just acknowledging Jiao Gong's work ability and Huajian's strength."
Qian Mao looked at his sister, who was talking nonsense with a straight face, reached out and ruffled her hair, then said, "Guess whether I believe what you say?" After saying that, he stood up, picked up his notebook, and was about to leave. When he reached the door, he turned around and caught Qian Duoduo making a face at him. He was extremely helpless, but he still said seriously, "Now that Dongfang Huating has been almost sold and the money has been collected, don't you want to pay off the loan first? The interest you pay every year is not small."
Qian Duoduo thought for a moment and said, "Third Brother, let's pay back the first loan first. Then the land of Dongfang Huating will be ours. Its price is now many times higher than it was back then, so we can borrow more money. That way, we can build our shopping mall."
Qian Mao was surprised to see Qian Duoduo's plan and looked at her with astonishment, only to receive a sly smile from Qian Duoduo.
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