Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

Engineer Lao Liu frowned, and his hesitation made Han Chuan and I feel uneasy. A bad premonition hung over our hearts like a dark cloud, and I hurriedly asked, "Lao Liu, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the project?"

Old Liu sighed and said, "Mr. Mu, Mr. Bai, we found that the geological conditions at our project site are more complicated than expected. The preliminary survey results show that the bearing capacity of several foundations is insufficient. We need to adjust the design plan and strengthen the foundation."

When I heard this, I immediately felt overwhelmed. The project had finally applied for research funding and was about to start smoothly, so why did this happen? I suppressed my anxiety and asked calmly, "What adjustments need to be made? How much time will it affect?"

Old Liu looked embarrassed and said, "The specific plan can only be determined after experts come to re-investigate, but preliminary estimates show that the construction period will be delayed by at least half a month, and..."

He paused, as if he was having trouble speaking, so I pressed him, "Any other questions?"

Old Liu glanced at Hanchuan and said, "It has been raining continuously in recent days, and construction on the site has been difficult to begin with. The progress has been delayed by nearly a month. Now this geological problem has arisen, and I am worried..."

"What are you worried about? Just tell me!" I was becoming more and more anxious.

"I'm worried... According to the current progress, I'm afraid we won't be able to complete the project on time..." Old Liu lowered his head and his voice became smaller and smaller.

Hanchuan and I looked at each other and saw solemnity in each other's eyes. Project delay is not a trivial matter. It not only means that the funds and manpower invested in the early stage will be wasted, but also affects the subsequent operation plan.

"I understand. Don't worry. Hanchuan and I will go to the construction site right away to check out the situation." I tried to stay calm and said to Lao Liu.

After Lao Liu left, Hanchuan and I immediately convened a meeting of the core members of the project team to discuss countermeasures.

"The current situation is much more serious than we imagined. We must come up with a solution as soon as possible." I looked around at the anxious people in the conference room and said in a deep voice.

"I have contacted geological experts, and they will come to the construction site tomorrow morning to conduct a field survey." Hanchuan added, "In addition, I have also contacted several construction companies to see if I can coordinate some manpower to come over for support."

I nodded and said, "Okay, let's split up and do everything we can to minimize the impact of project delays!"

However, just as we were about to leave for the construction site, my cell phone suddenly rang, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen...

I answered the phone and an old but vigorous voice came over: "Is this Boss Mu? This is Lao Li. I have found the person you asked me to look for."

Lao Li? I tried to search for this name in my mind, and after a while I remembered that Lao Li was a retired gardening master who was highly respected in the industry. I only met him once, but I didn't expect that he still remembered me. Could it be...

"You mean, you found someone who can solve the problems of our project?" I suppressed my excitement and asked tentatively.

"Yes, he is a very experienced botanical expert. He heard that you were in some trouble. He happened to be free and wanted to come and see if he could help." Old Li said with a hearty smile.

It is true that after a long journey, there is always a bright way! I suddenly felt my eyes brighten and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you so much, Lao Li! Don't worry, we will make proper arrangements for the expert's accommodation and transportation."

After hanging up the phone, I immediately told Hanchuan the good news. He was also surprised. We immediately decided to go to the construction site in person to welcome these two distinguished guests and coordinate resources from all parties as soon as possible to speed up the project progress.

After arriving at the construction site, Hanchuan and I didn't have time to rest. We immediately held a meeting with the project engineer, construction team leader and other relevant personnel to learn in detail about the current construction progress and existing problems, and introduced the two experts introduced by Lao Li to everyone.

"Professor Wang, you are an authoritative expert in botany. What do you think of our project? Is there anything that needs improvement?" I asked sincerely.

Professor Wang pushed his glasses, pondered for a moment, and said, "I have made a preliminary observation. The design concept of your project is very advanced, but some details need to be optimized, such as..."

From a professional perspective, Professor Wang made many valuable suggestions on aspects such as plant variety selection, planting techniques, and soil improvement involved in the project, which enlightened Hanchuan, the technicians present, and me.

The mysterious ally introduced by Lao Li is an old man who is over 50 years old but in good spirits. He did not reveal his name, but said that everyone called him "Lao Mu". Lao Mu doesn't talk much, but every word he says is full of wisdom. With his years of experience, he keenly discovered some safety hazards in the project and proposed some innovative solutions.

"Mr. Bai, there are flaws in the design of your drainage system. Once there is heavy rainfall, it is likely to cause waterlogging in farmland and affect crop growth." Lao Mu pointed at the drawing and said seriously.

Hanchuan listened carefully to Laomu's opinions and immediately decided to redesign and renovate the drainage system to ensure that the project could withstand the test of various severe weather conditions.

Hanchuan and I are grateful for the help of these two experts. I believe that with their participation, our project will be able to overcome the current difficulties and proceed smoothly. However, just as we were preparing to implement these plans...

However, just as we were about to implement these plans, the weather suddenly changed. The originally cloudless sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds, and strong winds blew, sand and rocks flew everywhere, and trees were blown to the ground. Then, bean-sized raindrops fell heavily, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into a heavy downpour.

"Oh no! Hurry, notify everyone to evacuate to a safe area!" I shouted loudly, my heart suddenly rising to my throat.

The sudden rainstorm disrupted all our plans and the construction site was in chaos. Together with Hanchuan, Professor Wang, Lao Mu and others, we braved the storm and directed the workers to urgently transfer equipment and materials.

"Mr. Bai, the drainage system has not been renovated yet. What should we do now?" The project engineer ran to Hanchuan with sweat on his forehead and asked anxiously.

Hanchuan looked solemn and said decisively: "First, use sandbags and waterproof cloth to surround the places where water easily accumulates to minimize the losses! In addition, notify all construction workers to stop work immediately and evacuate to a safe place to avoid the rain. We will make plans after the rain stops."

"Yes!"

The rainstorm lasted for the entire afternoon and only gradually stopped in the evening. Despite our fatigue, Hanchuan and I immediately rushed to the construction site to check the situation.

The scene before our eyes was shocking. The originally flat land turned into a muddy swamp, some temporary sheds were blown down by the strong wind, and some construction equipment was soaked in water, causing heavy losses.

“How could this happen…” I looked at the devastated scene before my eyes, feeling filled with powerlessness.

Hanchuan held my hand tightly and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, we still have a chance. The most important thing now is to first count the losses clearly, and then organize personnel to carry out emergency repairs as soon as possible, and try to minimize the impact of the delay in construction."

I took a deep breath, tried to calm my inner panic, and said to Hanchuan: "Well, you are right, we can't give up! I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us!"

At this moment, a worker covered in mud and water stumbled towards us, saying breathlessly: "Boss Bai, Boss Mu, something bad has happened, Mr...."

"Mr. Bai, Boss Mu, it's bad, Lao Mu... he was hit by the collapsed scaffolding and now he's unconscious!" The worker spoke in a hurried tone with tears in his eyes.

My heart suddenly sank, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and it became difficult to breathe. Lao Mu is the most experienced master in the project and has always been a great help to us. I didn't expect such an accident to happen!

"Where is he now? Take us there quickly!" Hanchuan made a quick decision, pulled me up and ran in the direction the worker pointed.

Lao Mu was lying in a makeshift infirmary, his face pale and bloodless. The workers hurriedly carried him to the bed, and the doctor in the infirmary was urgently treating his wounds.

"Doctor, how is he?" I asked anxiously, with a trembling voice.

The doctor sighed, shook his head and said, "The situation is not optimistic. He has suffered a severe head injury and needs to be sent to a large hospital for treatment immediately, otherwise..."

The doctor did not say the words "the consequences are disastrous", but we all understood what they meant.

"I'll arrange for someone to take him to the hospital right away!" Hanchuan said decisively and immediately dialed the phone.

Looking at Lao Mu lying on the bed, dying, my heart was like a pot of five flavors overturned, sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty, all kinds of tastes came to my mind. If the project encounters difficulties, I can find a way to solve it, but if Lao Mu really gets into trouble, I will never be able to forgive myself.

After the rainstorm, a rainbow appeared in the sky, but my heart was still heavy. The construction site was shrouded in a haze, and the workers' faces were full of worry and frustration.

"Don't be discouraged!" I took a deep breath, suppressed my inner grief, and said loudly, "This rainstorm has caused us some losses, but we can't be scared by difficulties! As long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome the difficulties and complete the project construction on time!"

"Boss Mu, you're right!" A young worker stepped forward and said, "We can't let you and Mr. Bai down, and we can't let Lao Mu get hurt in vain! We will definitely work harder to make up for the lost time!"

"Yes! Let's work hard together!" Other workers also responded, and the originally low mood gradually became high.

Looking at these motivated workers, my eyes were moist. Just then, a jeep slowly drove over and stopped in front of us.

The car door opened, and a middle-aged man in a Mao suit got out of the car. He looked at the messy construction site, frowned slightly, and turned to ask the people around him: "Is this the project of the comprehensive agricultural park?"

My heart skipped a beat and an ominous premonition came over me.

"Yes, Director Wang."