Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

The supervising engineer blushed: "It was our oversight; we demand rework immediately."

Gu Mingyuan is known for his strictness.

But he not only found fault, he also helped the construction company solve practical problems.

On one occasion, a supplier suddenly ran out of a certain type of steel needed for construction, which could affect the progress of the project.

Upon learning of this, Gu Mingyuan personally contacted several large steel mills and coordinated with the transportation department to open a green transportation channel, delivering the materials to the construction site within three days.

The project manager from the construction company said with emotion, "Director Gu, you're acting as both a supervisor and a service provider."

Gu Mingyuan smiled and said, "Our goals are the same—to build the airport well. We'll solve problems together and overcome difficulties together."

In mid-December, the airport construction entered its final sprint.

The terminal building has begun interior and exterior decoration, the runway is undergoing pavement construction, and specialized equipment such as air traffic control, communication, and navigation systems are being installed.

Gu Mingyuan's workload also reached its peak.

During the day, I run around construction sites, attend meetings, and coordinate; at night, I approve documents, write reports, and research problems.

But no matter how busy he is, he always makes time to go home and see his son every day.

The little guy can already recognize people. When he sees his dad, he grins and reaches out for a hug.

"Pengpeng, call me Daddy," Gu Mingyuan teased him.

"Ah...ya..." the little guy uttered indistinct syllables.

"He's still too young to call out," Zhong Xiaoai said with a smile, her eyes full of happiness.

On December 20th, Pei Yihong presided over a mobilization meeting for the final battle of airport construction.

At the meeting, he announced: "Comrades, after nearly a year of hard work, Pingzhou Airport has taken initial shape. Now, with only ten days left until the end of the year, we must launch a final sprint to ensure that all main construction work is completed before New Year's Day and meets the acceptance criteria!"

The atmosphere at the meeting was lively.

Gu Mingyuan, representing the airport office, made specific arrangements, breaking down the tasks to each day and each shift.

For the last ten days, the construction site operated on a three-shift system, with construction continuing 24 hours a day.

Gu Mingyuan practically lived on the construction site, setting up a cot in his office so he could take a nap whenever he was tired.

On December 28, the last light in the terminal building was installed.

On December 29, the runway pavement was completed.

At 10:00 a.m. on December 30, with the installation of the last piece of glass in the control tower, the main construction of Pingzhou Airport was completed!

Enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted at the construction site.

Standing in front of the newly built terminal, Gu Mingyuan looked at the modern building and felt a surge of emotion.

From a single report to the colossal structure that has now risen from the ground, it has only been a year.

Only those who experienced it firsthand know how many hardships, how much sweat, and how many sleepless nights were endured during this period.

"Director Gu, Secretary Pei is here," the secretary whispered a reminder.

Gu Mingyuan turned around and saw Pei Yihong walking towards him surrounded by a group of people.

He quickly went to greet him: "Secretary Pei."

Pei Yihong grasped his hand and shook it vigorously: "Mingyuan, you've worked hard! You've created the Pingzhou speed!"

"It's thanks to Secretary Pei's excellent leadership and the joint efforts of all the builders," Gu Mingyuan said modestly as always.

Pei Yihong looked around the brand-new terminal and said with emotion, "I still remember the way you walked into my office a year ago with that report. At the time, I thought, this young man is extraordinary. Now it seems that my judgment was correct."

He patted Gu Mingyuan on the shoulder: "Come on, show me our airport."

The group entered the terminal building.

The spacious and bright lobby, the modern check-in counters, the comfortable waiting area... Although there are still some details to be improved, you can already see what the bustling airport will look like in the future.

On the tarmac, Pei Yihong looked at the runway stretching into the distance and said to the accompanying reporters, "The completion of Pingzhou Airport will completely change Pingzhou's transportation landscape, opening the door for Pingzhou to the whole country and the world. This is a milestone in Pingzhou's development history!"

The flashbulbs went off frequently.

The following day, the Pingzhou Daily reported on the front page that the main construction of the airport had been completed, accompanied by a photo of Pei Yihong and Gu Mingyuan in front of the terminal building.

The report provides a detailed account of the entire process of the airport's development, from conception to completion, and specifically highlights Gu Mingyuan's crucial role in it.

For a time, Gu Mingyuan once again became the focus of Pingzhou's political scene.

But this time, people's eyes were filled with more admiration and recognition.

On December 31, the Pingzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government held an annual summary and commendation meeting.

At the meeting, Pei Yihong personally presented awards to outstanding teams and individuals in the airport project construction.

When the name "Comrade Gu Mingyuan" was read out, the whole audience burst into enthusiastic applause.

Gu Mingyuan walked up to the podium and received the certificate and trophy from Pei Yihong.

"Comrade Mingyuan, keep up the good work!" Pei Yihong said, shaking his hand.

"Thank you, Secretary Pei. I will definitely continue to work hard!"

In the audience, Zhong Xiaoai sat in the family area with her son in her arms, looking at her dazzling husband on the stage with eyes full of pride.

Pengpeng seemed to sense something as well, waving his little hands and making "ee-ya" sounds.

After the meeting, Gu Mingyuan returned home with the trophy in his arms.

Zhong Xiaoai has prepared a sumptuous dinner—a New Year's Eve dinner and a celebration.

"Congratulations, Mingyuan." Zhong Xiaoai raised her glass, which contained warm water.

"Thank you." Gu Mingyuan clinked glasses with her. "This trophy deserves half the credit."

"Any credit I have is something you earned through your own hard work."

"Without your support, I wouldn't be where I am today," Gu Mingyuan said earnestly.

Gu Yun and Ling Fei were also happy, but they didn't forget to remind him: "Mingyuan, it's a good thing to win an award, but you can't be arrogant. You need to work even harder."

"Dad, Mom, I know."

That night, Gu Mingyuan and Zhong Xiaoai lay in bed.

A few sporadic firecrackers could be heard outside the window—a sign of joy and celebration.

"Another year has passed," Zhong Xiaoai said softly.

"Yes, 1993 is almost over." Gu Mingyuan hugged his wife.

So much has happened this year.

From Jinshan County to Pingzhou, from clerk to deputy director, from a couple to a family of three...

Every step was taken with a firm and steady hand.

"Mingyuan, what do you think Pengpeng will be like when he grows up?" Zhong Xiaoai looked at her sleeping son in the crib.

"I hope he is healthy, happy, upright, and kind," Gu Mingyuan said.

"The rest is up to his own choice."

"Will you be strict with him?"

"Be strict when you need to be, and love her when you need to be." Gu Mingyuan kissed his wife's forehead.

"Just like your dad did to me."

Zhong Xiaoai laughed: "My dad is much stricter with you than my brother-in-law."

"Strictness is love, leniency is harm." Gu Mingyuan has a deep understanding of this.

"I have benefited from my father-in-law's teachings for the rest of my life."

As night deepened, the couple gradually fell asleep.

The last few hours of 1993 passed in silence.

For Gu Mingyuan, this year was a year of hard work, a year of harvest, and a year of laying the foundation for the future.

He stood at a new starting point; the road ahead was still long, but he was full of confidence.

Because behind him is the organization's cultivation, the leader's trust, the family's support, and, more importantly, that unchanging original aspiration.

The night sky over Pingzhou is sparkling with stars.

The airport's navigation lights are on, like the eyes of the city, gazing towards a more distant future.

Gu Mingyuan's story continues.