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After finishing his breakfast, Li Yichen, having nothing else to do, decided to check on the construction site, so he drove his Yangwang U8 out the door.

Half an hour later, Li Yichen parked his car outside the gate of the Future New Energy Factory.

Looking up, the black body of the U8 gleamed with a cold, hard light in the afternoon sun.

He pushed open the door and got out of the car.

The security guard sitting in the gatehouse saw the car, immediately jumped up from his chair, grabbed the remote control, and pressed the switch on the electric gate.

The gate slowly slid open to both sides.

Li Yichen did not get on the bus.

He stepped into the factory area.

The cement road surface was swept clean, and the newly planted camphor trees in the green belts on both sides had already sprouted tender buds.

The workshop was filled with the hum of machines running, not harsh, but a steady, rhythmic buzz.

He walked along the main road.

Passing by Workshop No. 1.

Through the huge glass curtain wall, you can see workers in dark blue overalls busy on the assembly line.

Their movements were skillful and their rhythm was synchronized.

No one whispered to each other, and no one slacked off.

Everyone's expression was very focused.

Li Yichen stood outside the window for two minutes.

A quality inspector wearing a yellow hard hat walked out of the workshop, holding a tablet computer and recording something.

He was stunned when he saw Li Yichen.

I immediately recognized the face.

"Mr. Li...Mr. Li!"

The quality inspector quickly stood up straight, almost dropping the tablet in his hand.

Li Yichen waved his hand.

"Get back to your work."

He continued walking inside.

Cross the square in the center of the factory area.

A huge electronic screen stands in the square, displaying safety production regulations and daily production data.

He walked to the administration building.

I didn't go in.

Turn around and head towards the east side of the factory area.

That's the site of a super factory that's under construction.

A month ago, this place was a wasteland covered with withered grass.

now--

Li Yichen stood at the edge of the plot of land.

Before me lay a thousand acres of land that had been completely leveled and compacted.

The dark gray concrete foundation has been completely poured, resembling a giant chessboard neatly spread across the land.

Dozens of large tower cranes stand tall, their steel arms slowly turning under the blue sky.

Below the tower crane, dense scaffolding grows like a jungle, enveloping the steel structure that is rising from the ground.

Thousands of workers are scattered across various work sites.

The sparks from the welding shimmered in the sunlight, like exploding silver fireworks.

The whirring of impact drills, the hissing of rebar cutters, the roar of concrete pump trucks—all these sounds blend together to form a vast and orderly symphony on the construction site.

Li Yichen watched for a while.

A middle-aged man wearing an orange reflective vest and a white hard hat ran out of the project office's prefabricated building.

He was holding a walkie-talkie and kept looking this way as he ran.

He ran up to Li Yichen, stopped, and took a breath.

"Mr. Li!"

The middle-aged man took off his helmet, revealing a face tanned dark by the sun.

"What brings you here? You didn't even let me know beforehand so I could have arranged for someone to receive you."

Li Yichen knew him.

The project manager from China Construction Eighth Engineering Bureau, surnamed Wang, I met once before in Ji Yanran's office.

"No need for reception."

Li Yichen said.

"I just came to check on the progress."

Manager Wang quickly stepped aside and gestured for him to enter.

"Mr. Li, it's very dusty outside. Let's go to the project office to talk. I'll give you a report on the current construction progress."

Li Yichen nodded.

The two walked into the row of temporary prefabricated houses one after the other.

The project office is small, about 20 square meters.

The wall is covered with a construction progress chart, a safety responsibility system, and a huge site plan.

The desk was piled high with blueprints and documents.

Manager Wang took a disposable paper cup from under the water dispenser, filled it with hot water, and handed it to Li Yichen with both hands.

"Mr. Li, please have a seat."

Li Yichen sat down on the folding chair.

The water in the paper cup was very hot, so he placed it on the table.

"Manager Wang, please tell us."

Manager Wang pulled over another chair and sat down opposite Li Yichen.

He opened a black notebook beside him.

"Mr. Li, the super factory project is progressing smoothly at the moment."

"The foundation work has been completed, and the main steel structure is 30% complete."

"We operate on a three-shift system, where people rest but the machines never stop."

"At this pace, completion and delivery within ten months is absolutely no problem."

As Li Yichen listened, he tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

"We need to meet the deadline, but we must also pay more attention to the safety of our workers."

He looked up at Manager Wang.

"There must be absolutely no worker injuries or fatalities during the entire construction period."

"What if something happens—"

Li Yichen paused for a moment.

"I'll replace you all right away."

Manager Wang's back instantly broke out in a fine layer of sweat.

He nodded quickly, with a large gesture.

"Don't worry, Mr. Li!"

"All our construction work is carried out under the premise of ensuring safety."

"There is a safety briefing before work starts every day, a major safety inspection every week, and each work area is equipped with a dedicated safety officer."

"So far, zero accidents."

Li Yichen hummed in agreement.

He picked up the paper cup, blew on the steam, and took a small sip.

The water is still hot.

"What about the workers' wages?"

Li Yichen put down his cup.

"Were the payments made on time?"

Manager Wang's expression became even more serious.

"Mr. Li, you can rest assured about that."

"Our company never delays paying its workers' wages."

"Last month's wages were all deposited into each worker's account yesterday."

"Not a single cent off."

Li Yichen stared at Manager Wang's face.

I glanced at it for a few seconds.

He nodded.

"OK."

Stand up from the chair.

"You guys go ahead with your work, I'm going out for a walk."

Manager Wang also stood up.

"Mr. Li, let me accompany you. The construction site is complex, and some parts involve working at heights. Let me show you around—"

"Need not."

Li Yichen interrupted him.

"I can just look at it myself."

He walked to the door, then stopped.

Turn around.

"Give me a helmet."

Manager Wang paused for a moment, then quickly took a gray safety helmet from the shelf by the wall and handed it over with both hands.

Li Yichen took it and put it on his head.

The hatband was a little loose, so he adjusted the buckle.

Push open the door.

The afternoon sun streamed in, carrying the distinctive smell of dust and steel from the construction site.

Manager Wang stood at the door, watching Li Yichen's figure disappear into the steel frame jungle.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Lao Zhang."

"General Manager Li has come to the construction site and is currently strolling around inside."

"Make sure all shifts pay attention, those who need to wear helmets wear them properly, and those who need to fasten their seat belts fasten them."

"Don't let the boss find any fault with you."

hang up the phone.

Manager Wang glanced again in the direction where Li Yichen had disappeared.

This boss...

The surprise inspection was so sudden.

Fortunately, he is usually strict.

Li Yichen, wearing a safety helmet, walked slowly through the construction site.

The road surface underfoot was riddled with potholes from the heavy machinery, and cement fragments and steel bars were scattered everywhere.

He walked around a group of steel cages that were being tied up.

Ahead is a concrete pouring work area.

Two pump trucks extended their long booms and were pouring mortar into the formwork.

Several workers stood beside the formwork, holding vibrators and inserting them into the concrete.

The vibrator emitted a dull hum, and fine bubbles appeared on the concrete surface.

Li Yichen watched for a while.

Keep going.

Ahead is a steel structure installation area.

Several workers, wearing safety harnesses, were working at height, tightening bolts while standing on a steel beam.

The wrench struck the nut, making a crisp clanging sound.

Li Yichen looked up and glanced at it.

The steel beams are at least twenty meters above the ground.

He looked away.

We turned past the framework of a factory building that was under construction.

There is a small open space in front.

Three workers were squatting in the shade, resting.

They took off their helmets and placed them at their feet.

Each person had a cigarette between their fingers, puffing out smoke.

Li Yichen walked over.

The three workers heard footsteps and turned around.

Seeing the gray helmet on Li Yichen's head and the dark gray suit he was wearing, which looked expensive, they were all stunned for a moment.

One of the older workers quickly put out his cigarette and stood up.

"lead……"

Li Yichen waved his hand.

He pulled a pack of cigarettes from the inside pocket of his suit jacket.

Soft Zhonghua (a type of Chinese liquor).

He took one out and handed it to the older worker.

"Take mine."

The old worker paused for a moment, then took the cigarette.

Li Yichen then handed one to each of the other two workers.

Then he took one out himself and put it in his mouth.

He took out a lighter.

Light it for the older workers first.

The flame approached the cigarette butt, and the old worker quickly shielded the flame with his hand before taking a drag.

The cigarette was lit.

Li Yichen lit the lights for the other two workers.

He only ordered for himself last.

He took a drag and exhaled smoke.

"Are you getting used to working here?"

The old worker held a cigarette between his fingers, which trembled slightly.

"Habit, habit."

"This construction site is pretty good."

A younger worker nearby chimed in.

"Yes, boss, this construction site is the most comfortable one we've ever worked on."

"I work an eight-hour shift every day, sometimes even less."

"The wages aren't low either; they're a bit higher than those for a nine-hour workday at other construction sites."

Li Yichen flicked his cigarette ash.

"What about accommodation?"

"The accommodation is quite nice."

The old worker said.

"The prefabricated houses have air conditioning and private bathrooms."

"The food is good too; there's meat at every meal."

Li Yichen nodded.

"Have you received your salary from last month?"

"We've struck it rich!"

The young workers eagerly spoke up.

"It was just sent yesterday, not a penny off."

"We never delay paying wages at our construction site."

Li Yichen took another drag of his cigarette.

The smoke swirled in my lungs before I exhaled.

He looked at the three workers.

His skin was tanned dark, and his hands were covered in calluses and wounds.

But his eyes were very bright.

There was no numbness from being crushed by life.

"Do a good job."

Li Yichen said.

"Oh, and remember to be careful, wear your helmet."

The three workers nodded repeatedly.

"Definitely! Definitely!"

Li Yichen threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stubbed it out with the sole of his shoe.

Turn around.

Continue walking deeper into the construction site.

He wandered around inside for over an hour.

I visited the steel bar processing area, the formwork storage area, and the concrete mixing plant.

Each work area was well-organized.

Workers wore safety helmets and safety belts as required.

I didn't see anyone slacking off.

Li Yichen walked to the exit of the construction site.

Take off your helmet and hold it in your hand.

Manager Wang was still standing at the entrance of the project office's prefabricated building, explaining something to a technician.

Seeing Li Yichen come out, he quickly jogged over.

"Mr. Li, have you finished reading?"

Li Yichen handed the helmet back to him.

"I've finished watching it."

"Well done."

Manager Wang breathed a sigh of relief.

A smile spread across his face.

"It's all as it should be."

Li Yichen didn't say anything more.

Turn around.

I walked towards the factory gate.

Manager Wang stood there, watching Li Yichen's retreating figure.

He didn't wipe his face until the figure disappeared around the corner.

The back of the shirt was soaked with sweat.