From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

At nine o'clock in the morning, Cheng Ye entered the office leaning on his cane, with the first draft of the blueprints made by Gu Nanqiao tucked in his hand.

He leaned his cane against the wall, sat down, and turned to the tidal zone, his expression immediately becoming serious.

"Let's see if it can be done on site first."

Cheng Ye pressed down on the blueprints and circled the construction section on the north side.

Lu Yunzhou stood by the table, his palm pressed against the other corner.

Gu Nanqiao divided the old port of Nanwan into three construction sections.

The foundation is built on the north side first, the steel reinforcement is processed in the middle section, and the south side is poured to avoid high tide.

A mechanical evacuation passage was left between the three sections, and material trucks also had their own separate routes.

Cheng Ye picked up his pen and continued reading.

Forty-five minutes before the tide rises, the hoisting equipment must be moved to a higher position.

Steel bars and cement were delivered to the site in batches, and the locations of nighttime lighting were clearly marked.

In the event of a sudden change in water level, people can be evacuated via an alternative route.

Cheng Ye wrote two minor changes on the drawing and then handed the pen to Lu Yunzhou.

"This solution can be implemented, and the workers can follow it without any chaos."

As his voice faded, Lu Yunzhou picked up the blueprints and looked at them again.

Gu Nanqiao filled in all the parts of the site that were most likely to cause problems.

The construction sequence, tidal timing, and machinery placement are all assigned to specific individuals.

The office door was pushed open, and Gu Bowen walked in carrying a budget book.

He started calculating after receiving the materials last night. He looked tired, but he was flipping through the ledgers very quickly.

He re-listed out the costs of materials, labor, equipment rental, and the payment process of Fengming Group.

Gu Bowen pushed a table in front of Lu Yunzhou and circled three nodes.

The first payment for materials must be linked to the entry permit. The second payment can only be applied for after the sample section is accepted. Labor costs must also be listed separately.

The contact persons, signed documents, and approval numbers required by Fengming Group were all written down next to it.

"The budget is available, and the money won't get stuck in the process."

Gu Bowen closed the ledger and rubbed his temples.

The only sound in the office was the low hum of the air conditioner. The light from the desk lamp fell on his slightly tired profile. The coffee on the corner of the table had long since gone cold, but he didn't care.

Lu Yunzhou took the two documents and compared them item by item, his fingertips slowly moving along the page numbers to confirm that no signature or date had been missed.

Gu Nanqiao's application materials have been completed with signature pages and dates, and are neatly bound. Even the seals on the photocopies are clearly legible.

Ye Zhiwei's safety record was attached, and it clearly marked the locations of rescue routes and first aid cabinets.

Gu Bowen made two more phone calls to confirm the document receiving requirements of the Fengming Group's project department and finance department.

After hanging up the phone, he added the last line of text to the cover.

The three of them checked it again.

Cheng Ye applied the old problems from the construction site to the solution one by one, without picking out any places that might hinder construction.

Gu Bowen confirmed the budget interface, and Lu Yunzhou checked the contract attachments and personnel list.

The documents on the table became more and more neatly stacked, and the originally scattered materials were finally pieced together into a complete plan.

Lu Yunzhou picked up the file folder and pressed the seal on it.

Yuanchuan Construction cannot afford to delay.

Nanwan Old Port can't afford to be towed either.

"Let's go, take Fengming Group there."

He grabbed his car keys, turned around, and walked out.

Half an hour later, at the Fengming Group project site.

Lu Yunzhou placed Gu Nanqiao's design drawings, Cheng Ye's construction review, and Gu Bowen's budget sheet one by one on the receiving table.

The project assistant checked the page count and then opened the electronic file to check the attachments.

A few minutes later, the printer produced a receipt, and the project seal of Fengming Group landed on the paper.

Lu Yunzhou took the receipt, his gaze lingering on the red stamp.

With the submission completed, Yuanchuan finally obtained the qualification to continue its work.

There are still reviews, price negotiations, and preparations for construction to follow, but the most difficult first step has already been taken.

When Gu Nanqiao returned to Yuanchuan Construction, she was already asleep at her desk.

Her face was pressed against her arm, the computer screen was still lit, and the solution page was stuck on the payment node section.

There was a half-full glass of cold water on the table, with a few dried tea leaves clinging to the bottom.

Ye Zhiwei walked in from the doorway and stopped when she saw this scene.

She placed the thermos on the table and turned off the computer.

"Nan Qiao took the day off today, I'll make a note of it for her."

Lu Yunzhou glanced at Gu Nanqiao's tired look and nodded in agreement.

Ye Zhiwei unscrewed the cup lid, and the aroma of tea wafted out from the rim of the cup.

It has a very mild flavor with a cool, herbal aroma.

"A special invigorating tea for you."

She pushed the teacup towards Lu Yunzhou.

Lu Yunzhou picked up the glass and took a sip.

The tea is initially bitter, but a refreshing sensation emerges after it goes down the throat.

The fatigue that had accumulated in my shoulders and neck receded, and my mind became much clearer.

The power belonging to Ye Zhiwei within her body stirred slightly, and the speed of her true energy circulation stabilized.

This tea is much more effective than regular energy drinks.

Lu Yunzhou looked up at her: "What's inside?"

Ye Zhiwei pressed her palm against the cup lid, her gaze falling on the rim of the cup.

"As long as it keeps you awake, why ask such detailed questions?"

Lu Yunzhou took another sip.

The medicinal herbs in the tea were very ordinary, yet they carried a familiar aroma.

The power was the same as the aura in Ye Zhiwei's body, but its source remained unknown.

Ye Zhiwei has never explained her origins or where that power came from.

Lu Yunzhou temporarily suppressed his questions, picked up the pen on the table, and wrote a few lines on the purchase order.

"Buy a tea cabinet, and equip it with tea, teaware, and a kettle. In the future, when customers come, we can't just serve plain water."

Ye Zhiwei raised an eyebrow and reached out to take the purchase order.

"Boss, you're quite adept at ordering people around."

She complained, but her eyes were fixed on the bill, and she glanced at the amount as well.

"You're in charge of business receptions, so the tea cabinet is your responsibility."

Lu Yunzhou raised his hand and tapped the table.

Ye Zhiwei put the purchase order back and leaned against the desk.

"The tea cabinet is considered office supplies. Last night's account cannot be mixed in."

Lu Yunzhou put down his pen and looked up at her.

Ye Zhiwei raised her hand to smooth down his collar, her hand lingering at the collar for a moment before withdrawing it.

She was very close, and she carried a faint fragrance.

"How do you plan to pay it back?"

She asked directly.

Lu Yunzhou looked at her and said, "Just tell me what you want."

Ye Zhiwei folded the purchase order and stuffed it into his hand.

"I want a spot where I can see the light of day."

"I won't go back on my promise."

"I'll remember that."

Ye Zhiwei looked at him, her smile barely concealed.

The only sound in the office was Gu Nanqiao's breathing as she slept soundly.

Ye Zhiwei picked up the thermos and turned to leave.

As they reached the door, Lu Yunzhou suddenly asked, "Where does your power come from?"

She stopped in her tracks.

The cup lid spun halfway in her palm, but Ye Zhiwei still didn't turn around.

"Let's buy the tea cabinet first."

She left those words behind, pushed open the door, and walked out.

Lu Yunzhou stared at the doorway, the teacup in his hand still warm.

The newly acquired energy flowed through the meridians once more, connecting with the tea energy from before.