nyslfriends Chapter 18 'Shui Ling's New Residence'
Chapter 18 'Shui Ling's New Residence'
With the mindset of "working like crazy".
As Jiang Heng went downstairs, he hailed a ride-hailing car online.
In his heart, Jiang Heng had a rough idea of the future "sect plan".
That means following the prompts on the panel, working hard, and striving to improve your "sect status" again.
Jiang Heng thought to himself.
After waiting downstairs for a while, the ride-hailing car arrived.
[You bear the sect's "Mysterious Iron Patrol Order" and ride on a fellow Daoist's "Earth Escape Treasure," speeding towards the "Water Spirit's New Residence"]
The outcome of this journey is uncertain; I urge you to remain vigilant and discerning.
……
woohoo...
It was nearly 10 a.m.
Eastern suburbs.
The ride-hailing car stopped on a dusty dirt road.
"Thank you, Master."
Jiang Heng got out of the car and looked ahead.
Not far away is the construction site of the third phase of "Qingshui Bieyuan".
Two large trucks were parked at the entrance, seemingly construction site delivery trucks.
Wait until you get closer.
The booming sound of concrete mixing could also be heard from inside the fenced area of the construction site.
Jiang Heng smelled the unique odor of cement and construction equipment, straightened his shirt, and walked towards the construction site gate a dozen meters away.
But as Jiang Heng approached...
A man smoking by the door looked over and asked inquiringly, "What are you doing here?"
He was muscular, wearing a reflective vest, a safety helmet, and a sign that read "Safety Department" on his chest.
Jiang Heng glanced at him and then saw the notification on the panel.
This person is the "Earth Engineering Department - Xuanjia Guard" who guards the "Water Spirit New Residence" secret realm. His blood and energy are abundant, and he has the potential to become the "Immovable King". If you are not a cultivator of this secret realm or do not possess a pass token, you may be suppressed by him if you forcibly enter.
Jiang Heng paused.
"Groundwork?" Then this construction company must be "private".
If it were an official company, it would be "Tiangong".
Jiang Heng thought for a moment, then put on a friendly smile and took out his company ID and the blue document.
"Hello, sir. I'm from Hongyunda Steel Company."
Jiang Heng pointed towards the construction site and said, "I'm here to find Supervisor Zhou and deal with the specification issue of the batch of welded pipes that was reported yesterday."
"Are you looking for General Manager Zhou?"
The Xuanjia Guard took the identification and documents, glanced at them briefly, and then stopped him, saying, "Wait a moment..."
He first stopped Jiang Heng from entering, then picked up the walkie-talkie and said, "Let me contact the people inside and ask Manager Zhou for you."
Done.
He started calling the security personnel on duty, but his eyes remained fixed on Jiang Heng.
The Xuanjia Guards are dedicated to their duties. Although they have verified your identity, their responsibilities dictate that the report must be submitted at each level, which is an ironclad rule of the Ministry of War.
Although you possess the "Mysterious Iron Patrol Order," its rank is not yet apparent, and it is insufficient to warrant immediate passage.
Please be patient and wait for the Ministry of War's procedures.
After reading the instructions, Jiang Heng noticed that the man didn't seem to have Supervisor Zhou's phone number and had to report it to the safety department first, then register it, and finally go find someone to ask.
No wonder it had to be reported up the chain of command.
Sometimes, the efficiency of things on the construction site is very low. Who knows when people will have time to ask?
then.
Jiang Heng quickly found Supervisor Zhou's phone number in the document and tried to call it.
beep...beep...
The phone rang for a long time before being answered, but thankfully I didn't reject the call from a stranger.
"Feed? Who?"
Supervisor Zhou's voice was somewhat deep, with some background noise, including the clattering of bowls and chopsticks and muffled speech.
"Hello Mr. Zhou! Sorry to disturb your meal!"
Jiang Heng spoke concisely and clearly, his speech quick and clear:
"I am Jiang Heng from Hongyunda Steel Company."
Regarding the issue of the non-conforming welded pipes, our manager Zhang asked me to come to the site to check the situation and discuss it with Engineer Zhou.
After Jiang Heng finished speaking, there was a silence on the other end of the phone for about half a minute.
But the noise gradually subsided, probably because Supervisor Zhou had gone to a quiet place.
"Oh, someone from Hongyunda?"
After the silence ended and they reached a quiet place, Supervisor Zhou's tone became somewhat unpleasant.
"Your products aren't very good, but you're quick to act."
Where are you? Are you at the entrance of my construction site?
"Yes, Engineer Zhou." Jiang Heng ignored the harsh words and pretended not to hear them.
At the same time, Jiang Heng glanced at the 'Black Armor Guards' who were staring at him in astonishment.
"I'm already at our door."
However... safety is important, so the security personnel need to confirm before letting it pass.
"Mr. Zhou? What do you think?"
"Yes, it's the safety department's responsibility." Supervisor Zhou expressed his understanding, but also said firmly, "Give the phone to the person in the safety department now, and I'll explain the situation to him."
"it is good."
Jiang Heng handed his phone to the "Black Armor Guard," saying, "Master, this is Engineer Zhou's call."
"Engineer Zhou?"
He took the phone suspiciously. "Hey? Mr. Zhou?... Yes! There's someone from Hongyunda... Yes, yes, yes! Okay! Okay! I understand! That's how it is! No problem! Mr. Zhou! Please rest assured! I'll let it go right now!"
After receiving the call from Supervisor Zhou, the previously upright and incorruptible 'Xuanjiawei' instantly changed his tone from businesslike to respectful and obedient.
The wrath of Commander Zhou was beyond the control of ordinary Xuanjia Guards. Even across a distance of "ten thousand miles of telepathic transmission," it still trembled the cultivator's mind, making him dare not disobey.
The Xuanjia Guards have received orders to allow immediate passage.
"I'm sorry..."
After hanging up the phone, the Xuanjia Guard smiled and handed the phone back to Jiang Heng, saying politely:
"Oh dear, Master Jiang! Look at the mess you've made!"
As he spoke, he took a red safety helmet from a small table next to the door and handed it to Jiang Heng.
"Put on your safety helmet first, and be careful on the construction site."
Also, Engineer Zhou said he'll come over after he finishes eating, and asked you to wait inside for a while, or... could you go sit in the project office?
He asked me to take you there first.
"It's nothing, I'm just taking a stroll around near the entrance."
Jiang Heng was unfamiliar with the area and didn't want to go into the project office.
"It's not good to disturb everyone's work. I'll just wait for Engineer Zhou myself. Thank you, Master."
Jiang Heng put on his safety helmet and stepped straight into the construction site.
The scene that greets you is one of bustling activity.
The concrete mixer truck is continuously mixing concrete.
Workers wearing various colored safety helmets are working at heights on scaffolding.
The smell of cement and sweat in the air grew increasingly strong.
You have successfully breached the defenses of the "Earth Engineering Corps" and entered the core of the "Water Spirit's New Residence" secret realm.
[This place is filled with malevolent energy and lurks in hidden dangers; please proceed with caution.]
After seeing the warning, Jiang Heng touched his helmet to make sure it was fastened before looking around.
Upon closer inspection, Jiang Heng noticed a large area of material storage not far from the entrance.
Take a closer look.
Jiang Heng saw galvanized welded pipes with the words "Hongyunda" printed on them, placed in a corner of the materials area.
"The company's goods..."
Upon seeing them, Jiang Heng walked to the front of the steel pipes and carefully examined their appearance and joints.
Then I took out a micrometer from my pocket and measured the thickness of the tube wall.
Jiang Heng saw that the thickness matched the document, so there was no problem at all.
"Is the supervisor trying to make extra money this week? Taking kickbacks? And deliberately causing trouble?"
This thought came to Jiang Heng's mind.
Even if it's in black and white, if someone wants to cause trouble or delay payment, there's really nothing you can do.
The most effective scams are often the most formal contracts.
After all, if the other party really wants to renege on their promise, then there's absolutely nothing you can do.
Jiang Heng was pondering these matters.
After waiting for about ten minutes, a man wearing a white hard hat walked from the east side of the construction site.
He was in his forties, of medium build, wearing black overalls, and had a commanding presence with his swaggering gait.
However, his eyes were somewhat dark, and he looked tired.
[Zhou, the Supervisor of the Land, has come as promised upon hearing your message.]
Jiang Heng glanced at the panel and knew that the person who came was Supervisor Zhou.
As Jiang Heng took a closer look at Supervisor Zhou, who was getting closer, he noticed a new notification appearing on the panel.
[Zhou Zhenshou's aura was calm and composed, his gaze sharp and penetrating, with a clear light protecting him that seemed to "see the smallest details." Although he was covered in dust from his journey, the dignity of his "duty of guarding the city" remained undiminished.]
Judging from his appearance, he is an upright and honest man who despises those who are deceitful and scheming. Remember, when dealing with Zhou Zhenshou, be sure to be truthful and not try to play tricks.