From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

I read the entire contract word by word and repeatedly checked the core clauses such as salary, rights and responsibilities, and construction period.

During the entire process, Wang Yi was busy answering work calls. It was clear that he was usually very busy, and the fact that he was able to take the time to finalize my project was already a great favor.

After he hung up the phone and returned to his seat, I looked up at him and asked, "Mr. Wang, I have a question I'd like to confirm."

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"The contract states that the contractor shall bear all unexpected risks during project execution, and I agree to that."

I paused briefly. "But I want to clarify one point: if the problem stems from a mechanical malfunction in the club's vehicle, rather than from my human error, and this causes the project to be interrupted or delayed, how should the responsibility be divided?"

This is the biggest hidden danger and the loophole most likely to cause disputes when exploring uninhabited areas, so I must find out the answer beforehand.

Wang Yi was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and said frankly, "To be honest, this is the first time I've been fully in charge of this kind of wilderness exploration project, and I'm still figuring out many of the details."

"But since you've brought it up, I'll give you the truth: all expedition vehicles and rescue equipment are provided by our club. Before departure, we will arrange for professional technicians to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth inspection of the entire vehicle to ensure zero defects before departure."

"If any mechanical failure or equipment problem occurs on the road and it is not caused by your actions, our club will bear all responsibility and losses, and we will dispatch a replacement vehicle as soon as possible."

Reassuring myself, I followed up with, "Could this division of responsibilities be added to the contract?"

Just as Wang Yi was about to answer, his phone rang urgently again.

Wang Yi raised his hand and gestured for me to wait a moment. I nodded slightly to indicate that he should answer the phone first.

The work call lasted three or four minutes before he finally hung up and sat back down at his desk with a hint of apology.

He clasped his hands together, his posture humble, showing none of the airs of a big company boss.

"I'm so sorry, I've had a lot of projects coming up lately, so I've kept you waiting."

"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry." I shook my head slightly, though I was actually quite moved.

Wang Yi is the big boss of the Beast Club, whose status is far higher than mine, so there's absolutely no need for him to be so polite to me.

Throughout the entire process, he remained humble and polite, respecting my ideas. This magnanimity made me feel increasingly at ease.

Without wasting any words, he directly called over a staff member and instructed them to revise the contract terms according to the details we had just finalized.

After confirming that there were no problems with the new terms, I was about to sign them.

Wang Yi suddenly spoke up: "By the way, Lin Ye, have you finalized all the team members for your trip?"

I nodded, remaining silent and waiting for him to continue, sensing that he had other plans.

He paused, then asked, "Do you think we could add another person in? Would that be too much trouble?"

After thinking about it carefully, we can confirm that there are six people going.

The terrain in the no-man's-land is complex and there is a lot of supplies and equipment, so one vehicle is simply not enough.

Industry practice dictates that at least two vehicles should travel together to facilitate mutual assistance and extrication from difficult situations.

There are currently enough vehicles and teams available, so having one more person is not a problem at all; in fact, it can provide extra assistance.

After thinking it over, I looked up and replied, "No problem, I can add you. But who exactly?"

Wang Yi didn't explain directly. He picked up his phone, quickly dialed a number, gave a brief explanation, and then hung up.

A few seconds later, a crisp knock came from outside the office door.

"Please come in."

As Wang Yi finished speaking, the door was gently pushed open.

I subconsciously turned my head to look, and my heart skipped a beat.

The person who came in was none other than the cool and sassy woman who had been driving a black Raptor and exuding a powerful aura at the club entrance last time.

Wang Yi smiled and introduced her to me: "Just add her. Don't worry, Qing'er is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast with plenty of experience. We've been doing outdoor activities together for years."

Fearing I might have reservations, he added, "There are no other special arrangements. The main issue is that the car manufacturer we're collaborating with requires our club to send someone to accompany the vehicle throughout the trip to record its performance and wear data under extreme road conditions, which will help with future optimization and iteration."

Of course I have no objection, and this woman doesn't look like a pampered pretty face at all; she exudes a professional and capable aura.

He's clearly a seasoned veteran who spends years in the wilderness. Having such a professional teammate on our team can only be beneficial for us.

I immediately nodded in agreement and solemnly said, "Mr. Wang, I have no problem with that. But I want to make it clear in advance that the road conditions in the no-man's-land are complex, and I will be in charge of leading and directing the entire route."

This is a matter of principle; the worst thing for a team to travel is chaotic command and everyone acting independently.

Wang Yi readily agreed, saying, "Of course! You are the overall leader of this project, and everyone on the team will be under your command."

After saying that, he turned to the woman beside him and instructed her, "Qing'er, this time you will be with Lin Ye's team the whole time. If you have any ideas or suggestions along the way, you must report them to Lin Ye first and follow his arrangements. Understand?"

Qing'er nodded slightly, her expression calm, and simply responded with a nod, without any further emotion or statement.

"You two can add each other on WeChat, communicate more in the future, and get to know each other better when you go down there," Wang Yi suggested.

I took out my phone, opened the WeChat QR code, and handed it over.

After scanning the QR code to add her as a friend, she said in a light and polite tone, "Brother Lin, my name is Chen Yunqing, you can just call me Qing'er."

I smiled and nodded in response, "Okay, we'll discuss the itinerary and division of labor in detail later. I hope this trip goes smoothly."

She nodded again, still saying little, her expression calm and composed.

She seemed a bit quiet, not in a cold way, just simply quiet and expressionless.

After the handover was completed, I officially signed the agreement, and Wang Yi followed suit by signing his name and affixing the club's official seal.

Two copies of the contract were handed to me, one of which was a neat original.

The dust has settled.

Wang Yi looked at me and began to explain the follow-up matters: "The 300,000 yuan start-up capital will be in your account by tomorrow morning. For all outdoor equipment that needs to be purchased, you can buy it as needed, keep the receipts, and give them to Qing'er to handle the reimbursement with me."

After saying that, he stood up and extended his hand to shake mine solemnly: "I wish you a safe journey and a safe return."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

I responded in a deep voice, feeling completely at ease.

After leaving the club, I drove back to the riverside courtyard.

As soon as I pushed open the gate, I saw Su Qing squatting in the yard, watering the orange tree.

Sunlight fell on her hair, gentle and quiet, shedding her usual playful and mischievous nature and gaining a touch of serenity.

Hearing footsteps, she immediately stood up, looked at me, and asked, "How did it go? Did the contract signing go smoothly?"

I nodded and replied with a smile, "It went very smoothly. All the procedures are complete, and the 300,000 yuan in start-up capital will arrive tomorrow."

I thought she would be happy for me, or continue to persuade me to give up the trip.

But her face was unusually calm, showing neither great joy nor worry or resistance.

She walked slowly to me, raised her hand and gently patted my shoulder, her tone earnest and solemn:

"Then I wish you good luck."