My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1299 Attraction

Zhou Xing found that Ling Xue not only had outstanding professional ability, but also had a cheerful and optimistic personality. Her laughter warmed his heart like the sun. Ling Xue was also attracted by Zhou Xing's talent and professionalism. She felt that Zhou Xing was someone she could rely on. She felt an unprecedented sense of security around him.

As time went by, the main structure of the project was gradually completed and entered the decoration stage. The work in this stage was more tedious and complicated, requiring the coordination of resources from all parties and the control of various details. The cooperation between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also became closer and more seamless.

One day, when they were inspecting the decoration project, they found a problem. The original design required a new type of environmentally friendly paint to be used on the wall, but it was replaced with an ordinary low-quality paint during the actual construction. This would not only affect the environmental indicators of the entire project, but also cause cracking and fading on the wall. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue decided to investigate thoroughly.

They first found the staff responsible for purchasing materials. After some questioning, they learned that the supplier had privately replaced the materials for personal gain. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were furious. They knew that such behavior must not be tolerated. So, on the one hand, they ordered the construction unit to immediately remove all the inferior paints that had been used and re-purchase materials that met the design requirements for painting; on the other hand, they reported the supplier's illegal behavior to the relevant departments and demanded that it be dealt with seriously.

During this process, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue faced pressure from all sides. The supplier tried to let them go through bribery and other means, but Zhou Xing and Ling Xue firmly refused. They were also accused and misunderstood by some people who did not know the truth, who thought they were too harsh and affected the progress of the project. But they did not waver because they knew that quality was the lifeline of the project and they had a responsibility to the owner and the society.

After a period of hard work, the wall paint problem was finally properly solved. This incident deepened Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's relationship, and they trusted and relied on each other more. In the subsequent work, they cooperated more tacitly, like a pair of comrades-in-arms who supported each other and overcame difficulties together.

However, the road of love is not always smooth. Due to the nature of their work, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue often have to face long periods of separation. Sometimes, Zhou Xing has to rush to other project sites for technical support, which can take weeks or even months. And Ling Xue also has to travel frequently to other projects for supervision. They can only express their longing for each other through phone calls and the Internet.

Once, Zhou Xing encountered technical difficulties at a project site in a remote mountainous area and worked overtime for more than a month. During that time, he had almost no time to contact Ling Xue. When Ling Xue called, he always hung up hastily because he was busy. Ling Xue began to worry. She didn't know how Zhou Xing was doing over there and whether he was in any danger. Her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

Zhou Xing was also suffering from the torment of missing her. Whenever it was late at night, he would always think of Ling Xue's gentle smile and caring eyes. He regretted not being there for her when she needed care.

Finally, Zhou Xing solved the technical problems and returned to the city. He rushed to Ling Xue's residence as soon as possible, wanting to give her a surprise. When he knocked on Ling Xue's door, he found that Ling Xue looked haggard, with fatigue and grievance in her eyes. Zhou Xing hugged her distressedly: "Dear, I'm sorry for making you worry." Ling Xue cried in his arms: "I thought you didn't want me anymore, and you didn't contact me for so long." Zhou Xing held her hand tightly: "Silly, how could I not want you? It's just that the work over there is too busy. I will try to spend more time with you in the future."

This reunion made them cherish each other's feelings even more. They realized that communication and companionship are so important on the road of love. No matter how busy they are at work, they can no longer ignore each other's feelings.

As the completion date of the commercial complex project approaches, the entire team has entered a tense sprint phase. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue are no exception. They are busy on the construction site until late at night every day, making the final effort for the perfect delivery of the project.

On the day of completion acceptance, the sun was shining brightly. The entire commercial complex was completely renewed and stood in the heart of the city. The exterior decoration was gorgeous and majestic, and the interior decoration was exquisite and elegant. The acceptance expert group spoke highly of the project and believed that it was a model project with excellent quality and novel design.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood in front of the completed project, feeling a lot of emotions in their hearts. Looking back on the past, they have experienced countless ups and downs together, from the initial unfamiliarity to the later familiarity, trust, and now deep love. This project is not only a milestone in their careers, but also a witness to their love.

After the completion ceremony, Zhou Xing took Ling Xue to the rooftop of the project. From here, the beautiful scenery of the entire city can be seen. Zhou Xing gently held Ling Xue's hand and looked at her affectionately: "Ling Xue, do you know? From the moment I first saw you, I felt that you are a special existence in my life. We have experienced so much together, with laughter, tears, quarrels, and touching moments. I want to tell you that I love you. In the days to come, I will work harder to give you a happy home."

Tears sparkled in Ling Xue's eyes. She smiled and nodded: "Zhou Xing, I love you too. I am willing to walk through every day of the future with you, whether it is sunny or stormy."

At this joyful and warm moment, Zhou Xing suddenly knelt on one knee and took out a sparkling ring from his pocket: "Ling Xue, will you marry me?" Ling Xue covered her mouth in surprise, tears welling up in her eyes: "I do!" Zhou Xing put the ring on Ling Xue's finger, then stood up and hugged her tightly. Their love bloomed brilliantly over the city. In the far suburbs of the city, there is a place like a paradise. Surrounded by green mountains and green waters, the quiet natural scenery seems to be a pure land in the noisy world, carrying the dreams of two young people - Ling Xue's fishing ground and Zhou Xing's farm, they are like two adjacent pearls, each exuding unique charm, and their fates are linked because of their close geographical location.

Ling Xue has had an extraordinary love for fishing since she was young. The thin fishing rod in her hand is like a flag commanding thousands of troops. Every time the fishing line enters the water, it is like starting a mysterious underwater adventure. After graduating from college, she resolutely gave up the stable but boring job in the city. With her savings and passion for fishing, she rented a piece of land near the lake and opened her own fishing ground.

Ling Xue took great pains to create a unique fishing spot. She carefully built a wooden trestle by the lake, so that anglers can go deep into the lake and feel the pleasure of fishing. She polished the handrails of the trestle to be as smooth as a mirror, which gleams with a warm luster in the sun. The colorful parasols on the shore are like flowers blooming on the earth, providing a comfortable resting place for people who come to fish. She also specially divided different fishing areas, including shallow areas suitable for beginners to practice, where there are many fish in shallow water, and even first-time anglers can easily reap the joy; there are also deep water areas prepared for senior anglers, where big fish are hidden, waiting for the challenge of masters.

Zhou Xing, who lives next door, also has a dream about pastoral life in his heart. He is tired of the fast pace and high pressure of the city, and yearns for the pastoral life of "picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely seeing the southern mountains". So he bought the land and started the construction of the farm. Zhou Xing's farm focuses on green organic agricultural products. He personally leads the workers to reclaim farmland and plant various vegetables and fruits. The vegetable greenhouses in the farm are scattered and planted with fresh cucumbers, red tomatoes, green vegetables, etc. Every vegetable thrives under Zhou Xing's careful care. In the orchard, pear trees, apple trees, peach trees and other fruit trees are arranged in order. In different seasons, they are either in full bloom or full of fruit fragrance, attracting many tourists to come and pick and taste.

At first, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing only knew each other's existence, and occasionally exchanged a few words across a simple fence in their busy lives. Ling Xue would ask Zhou Xing for some knowledge about crop planting, because the greening of the environment around the fishing ground also needs to learn from agricultural experience. Zhou Xing would learn some fishing techniques and market conditions from Ling Xue, and he thought that the farm could develop some fishing-related leisure projects in the future to complement Ling Xue's fishing ground.

As time went by, the two of them interacted more and more. By chance, Ling Xue's fishing ground held a large-scale fishing competition. Due to the large scale of the competition, a large amount of fresh ingredients were needed to supply the food for the contestants and the audience. Ling Xue thought of Zhou Xing's farm. She called Zhou Xing with trepidation and asked him if he could provide enough vegetables and fruits. Zhou Xing agreed without hesitation, and personally led the farm workers to pick the freshest dishes and sent them to the fishing ground. These green and healthy ingredients were well received by everyone, and the fishing competition was even more successful.

Since then, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue have become closer. They began to discuss how to cooperate and develop, integrate the resources of the two places, and create a comprehensive rural resort integrating leisure, entertainment, catering, and accommodation. They have formulated a series of marketing plans and jointly launched the "Fishing and Farming Experience Package". Visitors can enjoy the fun of fishing at Ling Xue's fishing ground, and then bring their own fish to Zhou Xing's farm, where the farm's chef will cook them according to the guests' requirements. The farm also prepares special arable land for tourists, so that they can personally experience farming activities such as sowing, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting, and feel that food is hard-won.

On a sunny weekend, a young father came here with his son. The child ran excitedly in the fishing field, clamoring to go fishing. The father patiently taught him how to use the fishing rod, and soon, the child caught a lively crucian carp. The father and son happily brought the fish to the farm. Zhou Xing warmly received them and personally took them to pick some fresh vegetables in the vegetable garden. The chef in the kitchen quickly made a delicious crucian carp soup and several plates of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and the father and son ate with relish. After the meal, the child fed the lambs in the farm and had close contact with the rabbits, spending an unforgettable weekend.

However, the road to cooperation was not smooth. As the business prospered, some problems gradually emerged. During the peak tourist season, the number of passengers increased significantly, and the reception capacity of the fishing grounds and farms faced severe tests. Parking lots were often hard to find, and tourists had to park their vehicles on the roadside at will, causing traffic jams. Some tourists caused some damage to crops when experiencing agricultural activities because they did not receive professional guidance. These problems made Ling Xue and Zhou Xing fall into deep thought. They realized that they must strengthen management and improve service quality in order to keep this pastoral paradise prosperous.

They decided to jointly fund the construction of a large parking lot and widen and repair the access roads. At the same time, they set up a special agricultural experience guidance area in the farm and arranged experienced farmers to explain planting knowledge and operation skills to tourists. In order to improve service efficiency, they also trained a group of professional service personnel, who were distributed in various areas to provide timely assistance to tourists.

During this process, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing also encountered the problem of capital shortage. Building parking lots and widening roads requires a lot of capital investment, and most of the early cooperative profits are used in daily operations and preparations for further development. They ran around and applied for loans from banks, but the bank loan approval process is complicated and strict, requiring a lot of collateral and guarantees. Just when they were at a loss, the local government learned of their situation. The government has always attached importance to the development of rural tourism. Seeing the efforts of Ling Xue and Zhou Xing and the potential of the rural complex they created, it decided to support them. The government provided them with a low-interest loan and gave them some policy benefits, such as tax exemptions and technical support.

With the support of the government, Ling Xue and Zhou Xing were more confident. They accelerated the pace of construction, and the parking lot was soon completed and put into use, which greatly improved the traffic conditions. The new service team also began to play a role, and the satisfaction of tourists increased significantly.

As time goes by, Lingxue and Zhouxing's rural complexes have become famous. More and more people come here to seek peace and relaxation of mind, and feel the charm of nature and the warmth of rural life. A series of colorful activities are held here, such as fishing competitions, farming culture festivals, parent-child garden parties, etc., attracting tourists from different regions.

At the Farming Culture Festival, the entire rural complex was decorated with a festive atmosphere. The farm was decorated with lights and scrolls depicting farming scenes were hung on the trees, fluttering in the wind. The fishing grounds set up a special performance area and invited some folk artists to perform traditional fisherman's songs, dances and acrobatics.