Old Harden, can you handle having your vision-shifting abilities on all the time?

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group walked into the Industry and Commerce Bureau together.

The registration process was more complicated than Xu Xing had imagined.

First, you need to submit an application for name approval for the studio, followed by a series of documents such as business scope approval, registered capital verification, and proof of business premises.

Wang Benquan's secretary was clearly very familiar with this and quickly prepared all the materials.

Professor Liu carefully reviewed the cooperation agreement of the studio, examining it line by line.

He looked at it very carefully, occasionally pausing to make some annotations on the agreement with a pen.

About half an hour later, he put down the agreement and said to Xu Xing, "Mr. Xu, there are no major problems with this agreement overall, and the conditions offered by Chengxinzhai are also very generous."

However, there are two minor issues that I suggest being corrected.

He pointed to two clauses in the agreement and explained: "The first clause is about the profit distribution cycle. The original text states that it is settled once a quarter. I suggest changing it to settled once a month, which can speed up the turnover of funds."

The second point concerns the ownership of intellectual property rights. The original text is rather vague, so I suggest clearly defining that the intellectual property rights to the restoration techniques and processes independently completed by the studio belong to the studio.

After listening, Xu Xing nodded: "Professor Liu is right, we will change it according to your suggestion."

Wang Benquan had no objections and immediately had his secretary revise the agreement.

After the revisions were completed, both parties signed and sealed the agreement, and then submitted all the registration materials.

After reviewing their application, the staff informed them: "The application has been accepted and is expected to be approved in three to five business days. You will be notified to pick up your business license at that time."

"OK, thanks."

After leaving the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Wang Benquan offered to treat everyone to dinner.

"Mr. Xu, Professor Liu, today is a special day. Let's treat everyone to a nice celebration at that private restaurant nearby!"

Xu Xing looked at Professor Liu, who smiled and nodded: "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."

The three drove to a nearby private restaurant.

The restaurant is small but has a quiet and elegant atmosphere.

Wang Benquan was clearly a regular customer, and the owner personally came out to greet them and led them to a quiet private room in the backyard.

The dishes were served quickly; they were all exquisite home-style dishes.

Wang Benquan personally poured a glass of wine for Xu Xing and Professor Liu, raising his glass: "Come on, Engineer Xu, Professor Liu, congratulations on the establishment of the studio, cheers!"

The three clinked glasses, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

During the meeting, Wang Benquan asked Xu Xing about his upcoming work plans.

"Mr. X, after the studio is established, which projects do you plan to take on first?"

Xu Xing thought for a moment and said, "First, repair Mr. Zhao's Yongle blue and white porcelain plum vase with sea dragon pattern. Then, there are a few other pieces of damaged artifacts that need to be dealt with at the museum."

Once we've finished with these two projects, we'll see if there are any other suitable projects.

Wang Benquan nodded: "Mr. Zhao's plum vase is indeed the highlight. Repairing it will greatly enhance your reputation."

He then looked at Professor Liu: "Professor Liu, I'd like to ask you to take good care of XCMG."

"Of course, of course."

Professor Liu smiled and said, "It is my honor to be able to help Mr. Xu."

The meal was a pleasure for both the host and guests.

After dinner, Xu Xing drove Professor Liu home, and then returned to Yunxi Terrace himself.

Over the next two days, Xu Xing didn't rush to the museum, but instead rested at home to recharge.

On the morning of the third day, he brought Zhu Yong and Liu Jian to the Chang'an Museum again.

This time, the restorers in the porcelain restoration department were even more enthusiastic towards him.

"XCMG is here!"

Good morning, XCMG!

"XCMG, which part needs repairing today? Do you need any help?"

Xu Xing responded to each question with humility.

He walked into the studio, and Ma Jianguo quickly followed.

"XCMG, I have some good news for you."

Ma Jianguo lowered his voice, a hint of satisfaction on his face, "There's been a result regarding Li Changming's matter."

"Oh?"

Xu Xing put down his tools. "What was the result?"

"The disciplinary committee's investigation found that he had accepted a lot of bribes by taking advantage of his position over the years, and had also arranged for several relatives to work in the museum in violation of regulations."

Ma Jianguo said, "Although the amount is not particularly large, the nature of the crime is very serious, and he has been suspended from his duties pending investigation."

It's estimated that it won't be long before the case is transferred to the judicial authorities.

Xu Xing listened without feeling any particular emotion.

People like Li Changming were bound to end up like this sooner or later; he just accelerated the process.

"Will the work at the museum be affected?"

Xu Xing asked.

"No, no."

Ma Jianguo quickly waved his hand, "Li Changming was originally the deputy director in charge of administration, so he didn't have much influence on the technical department."

Furthermore, as mentioned above, a new deputy director will be appointed as soon as possible, and normal work will not be affected.

Xu Xing nodded: "That's good."

He walked to the worktable and picked up a new broken piece of equipment.

This is a large blue and white porcelain jar from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. The original piece was valued at over three million yuan. The damage is not too severe, mainly a chip on the rim and a crack on the neck.

Xu Xing decided to use this piece as practice to get a feel for it, and then he would restore Zhao Yongchang's Yongle blue and white porcelain piece in one go tomorrow.

He, along with Zhu Yong and Liu Jian, spent an entire day restoring the phoenix-tail vase.

When the evaluation team gave an excellent rating, the porcelain restorers were once again amazed.

"One day! It only took one day!"

"And it's rated as excellent again! Just what kind of genius is XCMG?"

"I'm impressed. This level of skill is definitely beyond our reach."

Chen Jingchuan also came over to take a look. After seeing it, he remained silent for a long time before finally saying only one sentence: "The younger generation is truly formidable. The younger generation is indeed formidable."

Xu Xing smiled but didn't say anything more.

He packed up his tools and left the museum with Zhu Yong and Liu Jian.

It was already dark when we came out of the museum.

The evening breeze in Chang'an at the end of June carried a hint of heat, and the leaves of the plane trees lining the streets gleamed under the streetlights.

Xu Xing drove back to Yunxi Terrace, took a shower, changed into his pajamas, and was about to order takeout when his phone rang.

Xu Xing pressed the listen button.

"Hey, Wanwan."

"Xu Xing, my study session is over!"

On the other end of the phone, Lin Wan's voice was filled with excitement and anticipation, "Are you free tomorrow? We haven't seen each other in ages, let's go out and have some fun together?"

Xu Xing paused for two seconds and said apologetically, "I have a big project that has been delayed for a while, and I'm afraid I won't be able to find the time these next couple of days."

He has already spoken with Zhu Yong and Liu Jian, and they will finish restoring the porcelain piece that Zhao Yongchang entrusted to them tomorrow.

There was silence for a few seconds on the other end of the phone.

Lin Wan clearly didn't expect him to refuse.

"Is that so..."

Lin Wan's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible disappointment, "Alright then, you go ahead and do your work, we'll make another appointment when you're free."

"Okay, sure."

Xu Xing's tone remained gentle, "You must be tired after just returning from your studies, get some rest."

"Okay, you too."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Xing rubbed his temples, ignoring the trivial matter.

I opened a book on antique appraisal and started reading it quietly.

On the other side, Lin Wan hung up the phone and sat on the bed, staring at her phone screen for a long time.

She felt something was off but couldn't quite put her finger on it. She put down her phone, leaned against the headboard, and felt inexplicably irritable.

After turning over, she picked up her phone again to send a message to Xu Xing, but deleted it after typing a few words.

She didn't know what to say.

Although Xu Xing's tone remained gentle, she could sense a hint of distance in it.

But she was powerless to do anything about it, and had nothing to say.

Because she is indeed very busy.

The store manager of the flagship store of Huaxia Gold Chang'an Branch sounds glamorous, but only she knows the pressure and trivialities behind it.

At the beginning of the month, we need to do inventory checks; at the end of the month, we need to reconcile accounts. In between, we also need to handle various customer relationships, employee management, and performance evaluations...

She works overtime almost every day, and her weekends are often occupied by various tasks.

Xu Xing called to invite her out, but she couldn't go eight out of ten times, always saying she'd wait until she was done with this busy period.

But when will she finally be done with her work?

Lin Wan couldn't sleep any longer, tossing and turning until after 2 a.m. before finally drifting off to sleep.