684: Chapter 679 Safe Journey

Because of this madman, he actually turned all his insane ideas into executable reality!

At this moment, no one dared to look down on this excessively young Chairman anymore.

The way they looked at Shen Yan shifted from scrutiny to awe, and finally transformed into fervor.

To participate in such an engineering marvel, one capable of being recorded in architectural history, was the lifelong dream of every Engineer.

"Chairman Shen, rest assured!"

Zhang Jianguo bowed deeply, his voice trembling with excitement.

"Forget one month; even if you asked us to finish it in twenty days, we would do it even without sleeping!"

The meeting concluded in an atmosphere of near-manic excitement.

And the real storm was just beginning.

Starting the next day, the citizens of Qi City witnessed a spectacle they would never forget in their lives.

A torrent of steel composed of heavy-duty trucks surged continuously from all directions toward the old steel plant in the east of the city.

The traffic police department deployed all personnel to specially open up green channels, guiding traffic twenty-four hours a day.

Reporters from the municipal television station carried cameras and broadcasted the scene excitedly.

"Dear viewers, what we are seeing now is the construction site of the Shenyan Group's New Energy Base!"

"This is simply a miracle! In just one week, the original ruins have been leveled, and the foundation pit spanning over one hundred thousand square meters has been completely excavated!"

"Everyone look! What is that? Heavens! That is practically a mountain range made of steel!"

The camera zoomed out.

Illuminated by searchlights, three red cranes resembling prehistoric giant beasts slowly stretched their steel arms, hundreds of meters long.

And beneath them, the entire construction site had turned into a city that never slept.

Thousands of workers operated in three shifts—people rested, but the machines did not stop.

Sparks from welding flared like festive fireworks, never ceasing throughout the night.

Giant prefabricated modules were precisely hoisted, joined, and secured, just like Lego bricks.

The construction was growing upwards at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The violent aesthetics resulting from the combination of industry and technology sent a shiver deep into the soul of everyone who witnessed it.

Municipal Party Committee Building, Secretary's Office.

Secretary Li stood by the window, gazing at the illuminated sky in the east, silent for a long time.

The secretary reported softly from the side.

"Secretary, we just received a call from Yan Jing inquiring if our city is undertaking some kind of secret, large-scale national defense project..."

"The higher-ups are very interested in this 'Qi City Speed.'"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Li showed a wry smile.

"National defense project?"

"This is just an undertaking by Chairman Shen's company."

He picked up the official document from his desk; it clearly bore the preliminary approval for incorporating Qi City into the National New Energy Industry Demonstration Zone.

This approval had arrived a full year earlier than he had anticipated.

He knew that all of this was because of the young man named Shen Yan.

He had not only brought capital.

But he had also brought an unparalleled willpower that made the entire city tremble.

"Inform the subordinates,"

Secretary Li said in a deep voice.

"Any needs of the Shenyan Group are to be given the green light, with full cooperation!"

"Yes!"

"Chairman Shen, you truly have given me quite a challenge."

Secretary Li's tone was half joking, half reflective.

"Yan Jing calls three times a day; they almost think we in Qi City are secretly building an aircraft carrier."

Shen Yan smiled and did not take the bait.

He knew that Secretary Li was indirectly telling him that his influence had caught the attention of even the highest levels.

"The foundation here is stable now. The rest is just routine assembly work. With Professor Wang and Engineer Zhang here, nothing can go wrong."

Shen Yan withdrew his gaze from the distance.

"I plan to visit T City."

Secretary Li was slightly stunned.

"Leaving so soon? Won't you stay a couple more days to watch this miracle rise from the ground?"

"The real miracle isn't on the surface; it's in the unseen places."

Shen Yan's voice was soft.

Secretary Li listened, feeling somewhat confused, but he didn't ask further.

He had learned not to probe into Shen Yan's plans, which often defied common sense.

He only needed to know that every seemingly crazy action by this young man ultimately brought returns far beyond imagination.

"Alright, then I'll arrange an escort for you."

"No need for such trouble, Secretary Li."

"This isn't trouble; it's a statement of attitude."

Secretary Li clapped Shen Yan on the shoulder, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Our Qi City wants everyone to see how we treat true friends and partners."

Three days later, Qi City High-Speed Rail Station.

There was no red carpet, no reporters, but the atmosphere of the entire station carried an unusual solemnity.

The VIP passage had been temporarily cleared.

Secretary Li personally accompanied Shen Yan all the way to the platform.

Behind them were several principal leaders of the city. The way they looked at Shen Yan had completely shifted from initial scrutiny to utter awe and conviction.

A person capable of mobilizing the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection overnight, securing preliminary approvals from Yan Jing ministries ahead of schedule, and building a city of the future in one month, was worthy of them all humbling themselves.

"Chairman Shen, safe travels."

Secretary Li shook Shen Yan's hand.

"Rest assured on this side. As long as it concerns the Shenyan Group, it is our business in Qi City. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I will be the first to object."

These words carried great weight, almost equivalent to the political promise of a Municipal Party Secretary.

"Thank you, Secretary Li."

Shen Yan nodded.

"When I return next time, it will be the official awarding ceremony for the National Demonstration Zone."

"I hope that by then, we can present an even bigger surprise to Yan Jing and the entire nation."

The train slowly pulled into the platform.

Shen Yan's figure disappeared behind the train door.

Secretary Li stood in place, watching the white Harmony train turn into a distant speck, remaining there for a long time.

He knew that this giant steel dragon was carrying away not just one person.

But a vast future capable of stirring the winds and clouds of an entire era.

T City, Jingluo Bay.

Wu Ya had long been waiting in the lobby.

She was wearing a neat professional skirt suit, her hair tied up high. When she saw Shen Yan, a trace of gentle smile finally appeared on her usually cool face.

"Boss, welcome back."

"You've worked hard."

Shen Yan's greetings were always concise.

"Where is Evelyn?"

"She is in the core laboratory. She said there is something she wants you to see first."

Wu Ya led the way while reporting quickly.

"Ever since you approved unlimited computing power support and 'zero budget' authorization last time, Old Fang and his team have been like they've been injected with adrenaline; progress is made every single day."

"Evelyn Reed has also been very cooperative. The underlying code for the 'Neural Synapse Weaving' architecture has perfectly adapted to Old Fang's hardware solution."

The elevator ascended silently, finally stopping on the third basement level.

The elevator doors opened, and the scene before them suddenly opened up.