They surrounded me right after the breakup.

A week later.

The official approval from the cultural relics bureau has been issued.

Chen Huaqiang signed the assessment report.

It is agreed that archaeological exploration and construction can proceed in parallel.

Archaeological work is underway around the core area, while construction is simultaneously resuming in the non-core areas.

On the day Lao Zhou received the approval, he held a mobilization meeting for the construction team.

The construction site was bustling with activity early in the morning.

He tucked his helmet under his arm and stood on the steps leading to the temporary office.

His voice was several decibels louder than usual.

"After a two-week work stoppage, I know everyone is holding back a lot of energy."

"The permit came through today. The archaeological team can explore their site, and we can build our building."

The workers' footsteps were faster than usual as they dispersed.

Several young welders were already competing with each other.

They're competing to see who can weld more steel beams today.

The excavator engine started up again.

Several heavy pieces of equipment drove into the work area one after another.

Weeds have grown around the foundation pit, which has been shut down for two weeks.

The plan to relocate the foundation of the actors' apartments to the east was launched simultaneously.

The planning bureau used the green channel.

The approval process was shortened by more than a month compared to expectations.

Zhang Jianguo called personally.

"President Jiang, the district is very satisfied with Xingyue's performance in cooperating with the cultural relics department this time."

"After the film studio is completed, will it be possible to give priority to hiring residents from the surrounding area?"

Jiang Han said there was no problem.

Instruct Qiu Siyao to send the recruitment plan to the district's Human Resources and Social Security Bureau simultaneously.

Priority will be given to hiring residents from surrounding demolished areas.

Zhang Jianguo said "okay" on the other end of the phone.

His tone was much more relaxed than when he was in a meeting.

Jiang Han stood at the entrance of the temporary office at the construction site.

Watching the excavator roar back into the work area.

Sunlight streamed down through the gaps in the steel beams of the dome of Shed No. 1.

A net-like pattern of light is projected onto the cement floor.

The pile foundation is driven into the ground, and the steel structure is formed.

The glass curtain wall of the hotel has been installed up to the twelfth floor.

The archaeological team's tents were set up next to the core area on the east side.

The rain shelters were erected neatly.

Several fragments of pottery jars that had just been cleaned up were placed under the eaves of the shed.

The handwriting on the label was so neat it looked like printed text; it was all written by Chen Huaqiang himself.

Fang Chongwen stood next to him, holding a progress chart for the resumption of work.

"It was three weeks behind schedule, but the main structure can be constructed in multiple shifts at the same time after the foundation was moved to the east."

"The construction team works in three shifts, keeping the machines running even when people stop, and adding extra people at key points."

"Old Zhou transferred two steel structure teams from Phase I to provide support."

"The people from United Capital contacted another steel supplier to film studios last week."

"We gave them a heads-up beforehand, but they refused outright."

Jiang Han smiled.

Then he picked up his safety helmet and walked towards the pit.

Old Zhou was squatting next to the excavation square, talking to the members of the archaeological team.

Seeing Jiang Han approach, he stood up and patted the dirt off his knees.

"Chairman Jiang, the archaeological team says they've almost finished clearing the pottery shards from the core area."

"The remaining few large components require support and reinforcement, but this won't affect our progress."

"Director Chen called this morning and said that they have discovered several more suspected archaeological sites in the vicinity."

"It's not large in scale, but further investigation is needed."

"Director Chen also specifically asked you about the ancient-style film and television scenes you mentioned last time."

He said he wanted to personally participate in the design after all the archaeological excavations were completed.

"He said that he had been doing archaeology for most of his life and this was the first time he had encountered a developer who took the initiative to propose building an exhibition hall on the original site."

Jiang Han nodded.

With official support, the matter progressed smoothly.

"Heavy machinery is prohibited within a 50-meter radius of the core area; small bored piles will be used instead."

"The progress is a little slower, but the impact on the cultural relics is minimal."

Old Zhou took out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled one out, and handed it over.

Jiang Han took the cigarette and squatted down next to the excavation square to look inside.

The pottery shards with cloud and thunder patterns have been numbered and removed.

Miniature support frames were erected around it, and a rain shelter was built.

Chen Huaqiang's men are using brushes to carefully clean the loose soil from the mouth of the tank.

Old Zhou took off his helmet and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"When we build a new building, we'll also protect the artifacts from two thousand years ago."

"My daughter was incredibly excited when she heard that cultural relics had been unearthed at a construction site a while ago."

"She told me on the phone that her department head had specifically mentioned the archaeological discoveries at the Xingyue Film and Television City construction site during class."

"This is a typical case of developers cooperating with the protection of cultural relics."

"When I heard that, I felt even better than if I had received a bonus."

……

On the other side, Lin Yaoyao was nestled on the living room sofa.

He stared blankly at the asparagus fern on the coffee table.

This potted asparagus fern was brought by Liu Meng the day she moved in.

Her mother, Zhao Xiulan, has not been in good spirits since the trial ended.

Liu Meng had no choice but to move back home temporarily to take care of the family, and she also handed over the company's affairs to the vice president.

This morning, when Lin Yaoyao was watering the asparagus fern, she found a tiny card under the pot.

The above is Liu Meng's handwriting: Please take good care of this potted bamboo for me, and wait for me to come back.

"Oh! My dear Meng-jie!"

"What are you doing?"

"You were the one who moved in first, and now look what's happened!"

"Yutong overtook us on the bend!"

"It's all Shen Qingning's fault. Why couldn't she have developed freely instead of giving him an easy win?"

Lin Yaoyao picked up her phone, then put it down again.

She stared at the asparagus fern on the coffee table, recalling the interactions between Liu Meng and Jiang Han.

He was talking to himself while looking at the potted asparagus fern.

"Your daughter is good in every way, except she's too patient!"

That day at the courthouse, Liu Mengming was the one who most wanted to rush forward.

She waited until everyone else had finished hugging before she went over.

Lin Yaoyao leaned back on the sofa armrest and began to make plans.

The urge to compare himself to Shen Qingning kept getting under his skin.

Shen Qingning pushed Yu Tong away under the pretext of being on a business trip with her.

Everything was perfectly legitimate, and Yutong couldn't find any reason to refuse.

and then?

Then she also stuffed stockings into that silk pouch.

Thinking of this, Lin Yaoyao reached out and patted her forehead.

Well done, Qingning. You've even bought sex toys for someone behind their back.

But she and Liu Meng don't need that.

Lin Yaoyao opened Liu Meng's WeChat.

"Sister Meng, how is Auntie's health lately? Is she still taking the nutritional supplements the hospital prescribed last time?"

"Much better, I've been able to go downstairs for walks by myself recently."

"She drank two bowls of the Codonopsis and Astragalus Chicken Soup you brought last time, and said it tasted better than the one I made."

"Of course, it's my craft after many years."

"Your mom's feeling much better, right? How about we book her a tour so she can get away and relax?"

Liu Meng: "I had thought of this plan before, but I hadn't had time to check the schedule yet."

"Alright, I'll arrange it."

Lin Yaoyao exited WeChat and opened a travel app.

After looking through several itineraries, I finally chose an eight-day quality tour to Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan.

Place an order, make payment, take a screenshot, and forward it.

I refuse to believe it!

Eight days isn't enough to break Mengjie's golden body!

Lin Yaoyao: "Auntie's tour fee has already been paid, and it can't be refunded."

The dialog box above Liu Meng's was typing for a long time.

Send me your itinerary, and I'll see what I need to bring.

"I've got everything ready."

"The temperature difference between day and night is large in Yunnan, so bring some warm clothes."

"Eat more rice noodles and less mushroom hot pot. Auntie's stomach has just recovered and can't take any more of this."

You've thought of things in even more detail than I have.

"You think all I, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, can do is make soup?"

"After a long period of mental stress, the aunt suddenly relaxed and needs to recuperate slowly."

"Yunnan has a good climate and a slow pace of life, which is perfect for her."

"Thanks!"

Lin Yaoyao smiled cleverly: "No need to thank me!"

"Return immediately! We have important matters to discuss!"