My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1291 Bloom

After a while, Ling Xue replied: "Okay, I also have something to tell you, where do we meet?" They agreed to meet in a park near the construction site.

Zhou Xing arrived at the park early. He quietly waited for Ling Xue's arrival under the moonlight. When Ling Xue's figure appeared in his sight, his heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. The two smiled at each other, and then sat side by side on the bench in the park. Zhou Xing plucked up his courage, looked into Ling Xue's eyes and said, "Ling Xue, during this period of time working with you, I found myself becoming more and more dependent on you. I like you not only because of your professional ability, but also because of you as a person." Ling Xue's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered, "In fact, I have always regarded you as a special person. I admire your talent and hard work." Zhou Xing was overjoyed when he heard Ling Xue's words. He gently held Ling Xue's hand and said, "Then should we try to be together?" Ling Xue raised her head, looked at Zhou Xing's sincere eyes, and nodded. In this way, they officially came together under the witness of the moonlight.

Their love blossomed quietly like a flower in spring. After work, they would go to the movies, go shopping, and taste delicious food together. Zhou Xing would tell Ling Xue about his childhood dream of architecture, and Ling Xue would listen patiently and occasionally share some interesting stories from her student days. Once, they went to visit an ancient building exhibition. In the exhibition hall, Zhou Xing excitedly pointed to an exquisite ancient building model and said to Ling Xue: "Look, how clever the structure of this building is, and every detail contains the wisdom of the ancients." Ling Xue smiled and responded: "Yes, architecture is like a solidified history. It can travel through time and space and tell us stories of the past." They visited and discussed the charm of architectural art, as if there were only the two of them in the world.

However, the road of love is not always smooth. Due to the fierce competition in the construction industry, Zhou Xing's company encountered huge challenges when taking on a new project. Competitors maliciously lowered prices, causing the company's profit margins to be greatly compressed. At the same time, the rise in raw material prices also made cost control of the project extremely difficult. Zhou Xing fell into deep anxiety. He worked overtime in the company until late every day, trying to find a solution. This made his physical condition gradually worse, and he smiled less and less. Ling Xue saw it in her eyes and felt pain in her heart. She knew how much pressure Zhou Xing was under, but she also wanted to do her best to help him.

Ling Xue used her personal connections to inquire about the information of raw material suppliers, hoping to find a better and more reasonably priced material channel for Zhou Xing. She also took the initiative to help Zhou Xing organize project information, analyze cost structure, and put forward some cost-saving suggestions. One weekend, Ling Xue took the exhausted Zhou Xing to the mountains in the suburbs to relax. The scenery on the top of the mountain was beautiful, and the breeze brushed across the cheeks, making people feel relaxed and happy. Ling Xue held Zhou Xing's hand tightly and said, "Zhou Xing, no matter how big the difficulties are, I will always be by your side to support you. You must believe in your ability and you will definitely get through this difficult time." Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's firm eyes, and the haze in his heart gradually dissipated. He said, "Ling Xue, it's great to have you here. I will adjust my state and start again." With Ling Xue's company and encouragement, Zhou Xing regained his spirits. He led the team to optimize the construction plan, strengthen negotiations and cooperation with suppliers, and finally put the project on the right track through a series of effective measures.

As time went by, the project they jointly participated in entered the final stage. This is the fruit of their hard work, and every corner is left with the mark of their hard work. On the day of completion acceptance, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood in front of the building that was about to be delivered for use, and their hearts were full of emotion. Zhou Xing said with emotion: "Ling Xue, this is the first project we have completed together. It is like our child." Ling Xue said with tears in her eyes: "Yes, seeing it perfectly presented in front of us, all the hard work and efforts are worth it." They held hands tightly, as if showing their love and achievements to the world.

The success of the project did not stop them from moving forward. Soon after, they faced a new challenge: an open tender for the construction of a large commercial complex. This project was large-scale and had extremely high requirements for design and construction, attracting many top teams in the industry to compete. Zhou Xing's company also decided to go all out to win this project.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue teamed up again and devoted themselves to the intense bidding preparations. They conducted in-depth research on project requirements, analyzed market trends, combined with past experience and lessons, and carefully crafted a unique bidding plan. In the design process of the bidding plan, they gave full play to their respective advantages. Zhou Xing proposed many unique architectural ideas with his excellent design concept and innovative thinking; Ling Xue, from the perspective of supervision, made detailed planning and improvement on the quality control and safety management of the plan. They worked day and night, repeatedly revised the plan, and did not miss any details.

However, just as the bidding deadline approached, they encountered an unexpected crisis. During the final review of the plan, they found that due to data miscalculation, the budget exceeded the project price limit. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and the entire team fell into despair. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue did not give up. They quickly organized team members to recheck the data and look for possible adjustments. After several consecutive all-night efforts, they finally found the root cause of the problem and successfully controlled the budget within the price limit by optimizing the design plan and adjusting the material selection.

In the end, their bidding proposal stood out from many competitors with its innovation, feasibility and high cost performance, and successfully won the bid for this large commercial complex construction project. This is undoubtedly a double affirmation of their professional ability and the power of love.

During the project construction, they also faced many technical difficulties and challenges in coordination and management. One of the biggest challenges was how to achieve a reasonable layout of multiple functions such as commerce, office, and residence in a limited space, while meeting strict regulatory requirements such as fire protection, ventilation, and lighting. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue formed a joint research team with other professional engineers. They held seminars and conducted simulation experiments many times. At a seminar on the ventilation system, opinions diverged. Some people advocated the use of traditional natural ventilation, believing that this was low-cost and environmentally friendly; while others believed that mechanical ventilation equipment should be installed to ensure the stability and reliability of the ventilation effect. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue combined the opinions of all parties and proposed a hybrid ventilation system solution. They elaborated on the advantages and feasibility of this solution in detail, and convinced other team members through a large amount of data and case analysis. During the implementation process, they personally supervised the installation and commissioning of the ventilation system to ensure that every link met the design requirements.

In addition to technical difficulties, there are also endless problems in coordination and management. Since the project involves multiple construction units and professional subcontracting teams, the interests and work habits of the parties are quite different, resulting in high communication and coordination costs. In order to strengthen management, Zhou Xing has developed a complete project management system and communication mechanism. He regularly organizes coordination meetings for the participating units to promptly resolve conflicts and problems arising during the construction process. Ling Xue fully utilizes her experience and connections in the field of supervision to assist Zhou Xing in supervising the engineering quality and progress of each subcontracting unit. Once, a subcontracting unit failed to pay workers' wages on time due to its own capital turnover problems, resulting in a workers' strike. After Zhou Xing learned the news, he immediately communicated and negotiated with the person in charge of the subcontracting unit. On the one hand, he understood the other party's difficulties, and on the other hand, he asked them to solve the problem as soon as possible so as not to affect the overall project progress. Ling Xue actively coordinated with labor inspection departments and banks and other institutions to help the subcontracting unit solve the funding problem. Through their joint efforts, the workers' wages were properly paid and the project continued smoothly.

In this process, their feelings have become deeper and deeper through various tests. Every smile after overcoming difficulties and every mutual reliance when tired make them more convinced that each other is their lifelong partner. Their love is like the cornerstone of the project, supporting them to keep moving forward on the road of construction.

As the commercial complex project was gradually completed, their reputation in the industry became higher and higher. Many well-known construction companies and investors have extended olive branches to them and invited them to participate in the construction of more major projects. However, they did not become complacent. They knew that every project was a new challenge and required them to treat it with a more rigorous attitude and professional spirit. On a sunny day, the commercial complex held a grand opening ceremony. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood on the stage, accepting the applause and praise from the crowd. Zhou Xing took the microphone and said: "The completion of this project is inseparable from the efforts and contributions of every participant, especially my girlfriend and partner Ling Xue." He turned his eyes to Ling Xue and said affectionately: "She plays a vital role in every link of the project. It is her support and encouragement that allows me to persevere." Ling Xue's face was filled with a happy smile. She said: "It is my honor to work hard with Zhou Xing in this project." Their love story has become a good story in the industry, inspiring countless young people to work hard for their dreams and love.

During the break, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue had a brief exchange. They talked about the local customs, history and culture of various places, and found that they had many common interests and insights. "Every scenic spot is a living history book." Ling Xue whispered, "I am honored to be the narrator of these stories." Zhou Xing nodded slightly and responded, "And we tour guides are like guides who lead readers to open this book. In fact, our missions are the same."

As the communication deepened, the two hearts gradually drew closer. Zhou Xing's travel agency often organized tourists to visit various scenic spots, and Ling Xue's ancient town was undoubtedly one of the popular attractions. This provided an opportunity for them to meet again, and every reunion seemed like fate.

Once, the scenic spot where Ling Xue lived held a cultural festival. The whole ancient town was decorated with lights and various traditional performances were performed one after another. The dragon and lion dance teams shuttled through the crowd, which was very lively; the craftsmen demonstrated the ancient skills on the spot, and the exquisite handicrafts were amazing. Zhou Xing specially signed up for a tour group in advance, just to meet Ling Xue on this special day.

When Zhou Xing entered the scenic area with the tour group, he saw Ling Xue in gorgeous ethnic costumes. She stood in a corner of the stage, smiling and introducing the traditional opera performance that was about to begin. At that moment, Zhou Xing felt as if time had frozen. Ling Xue in front of him was like a fairy from a painting, so beautiful that it moved the heart. After the performance, Zhou Xing mustered up the courage to walk towards Ling Xue and gave her a small gift he had carefully prepared - a picture album that recorded the folk culture of various places. "Ling Xue, I know you will like this picture album, just like I know you love every tree and grass in this ancient town." Zhou Xing said affectionately.

Ling Xue took the album and a blush flushed on her face. She said softly, "Thank you, Zhou Xing. This is the most special gift I have ever received." Since then, their relationship has become more subtle.

However, good times are always short-lived. The tourism industry has its own busyness and uncertainty. Zhou Xing often needs to lead tour groups to different places, sometimes away for several months. Although Ling Xue's work location is relatively fixed, she also has her own responsibilities and busyness. The long separation makes the two of them full of longing and concern.

Once, Zhou Xing went to a tourist attraction in a remote mountainous area. The transportation there was inconvenient and the signal was very poor. During the days in the mountainous area, Zhou Xing missed Ling Xue all the time. He looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the mountains, and what emerged in his mind was Ling Xue's bright smile and gentle eyes. Finally, after a long journey, Zhou Xing rushed back to the ancient town as soon as possible. When he appeared in front of Ling Xue, the two hugged and cried excitedly. At that moment, they understood that the importance of each other in their hearts had surpassed the test of distance and time.

As their relationship heats up, they also face some practical problems. Zhou Xing's family hopes that he can return to his hometown to develop, find a stable job, and then start a family. However, Ling Xue cannot leave the ancient town and her job as a tour guide that she loves. The two are in deep conflict. They don't want to give up this relationship, but they don't know how to choose.

On a quiet night, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue strolled along the river in the ancient town. The moonlight sprinkled on the river, sparkling. They walked silently, thinking about the future direction in their hearts. Finally, Ling Xue broke the silence: "Zhou Xing, I know we are facing many difficulties, but I don't want this relationship to end like this. Maybe we can find a compromise. As long as you are by my side, I am willing to be with you no matter where you are."

Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly, looking at her determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.