Xu Chunliang said, "There’s no need for so many tricks when I’m in a relationship. I haven’t seen her for a few days, she misses me, so she came to see me."

Qin Zhengyang replied, "You show-off! Go on, by the way, I need to go to the city later, probably can’t entertain Secretary Mei. Please tell her for me."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, what does my girlfriend need you to entertain her for? Knowing Qin Zhengyang was just being polite, he nodded and said, "Sure!"

Neither of them mentioned Qiu Guixian’s issue, both understanding it wasn’t worth the effort. Xu Chunliang knew well that Qiu Guixian was there to complain, but since Qin Zhengyang didn’t bring it up, it meant he didn’t take Qiu Guixian’s words to heart.

Mei Ru Xue arrived at Weishan Island pier at 2 PM. It had been some time since her last visit, and the environment at the pier was much cleaner than before.

Xu Chunliang stepped out of a spotless Audi Q7, opened his arms to welcome Mei Ru Xue, "Welcome Secretary Mei to Weishan Island to guide our work."

Mei Ru Xue wouldn’t hug him in public, she gave him a shy glance and quickly got into the car.

After Xu Chunliang got in the car, she playfully punched him on the shoulder, "You’re annoying, why be so high-profile?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Secretary Mei is too beautiful, I couldn’t help myself."

Mei Ru Xue said, "You’ve said this not just to me, right?"

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "I say the same to others, Secretary Mei is too beautiful, I couldn’t help myself."

Mei Ru Xue’s cheeks flushed, "Your self-control is too poor, hurry up and drive, there are people coming and going."

When passing by the brewery site, Mei Ru Xue suggested going down to take a look. Xu Chunliang led her into the site, which was currently halted.

Pu Jian, Ding Si, and Zhang Haitao, with nothing to do, were boiling hot pot with some hot spring water under the sun.

Seeing Xu Chunliang and the others coming over, the two quickly got up. Pu Jian greeted, "Secretary Mei is here, have you eaten? Would you like to try the hot spring hot pot?"

Mei Ru Xue smiled, "I’ve eaten, has the hot spring water been tested?"

Ding Si said, "No, but I’ve tasted it myself, it’s quite sweet, must be rich in minerals."

Zhang Haitao told Xu Chunliang that the exploration team came earlier and was driven away by them.

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t be so rough, as long as the procedures are complete, we should support scientific investigations."

Zhang Haitao mentioned that they were missing the stamp from the Cultural Relics Bureau above.

The Cultural Relics Bureau only had two experts finishing up, the others had left. Their preliminary judgment was that the structure under the brewery was not a tomb, most likely a cellar, and held little archaeological value.

Even if Deputy Director Xiao Dong of the Cultural Relics Bureau were still here, he couldn’t have brought the official seal. According to the recently issued "Regulations on Hot Spring Development and Investigation" by Hu Shan Town, one important stipulation is to obtain consent from the local cultural relics department.

Mei Ru Xue silently listened, unable to help but smile, seeing how Xu Chunliang vividly embodied the phrase "policies above, countermeasures below." She followed Xu Chunliang to the hot spring to have a look.

The hot spring water was still bubbling up vigorously, with a substantial flow rate and high temperature. A temporary pond had been dug next to it, which was filled with water, and the overflow was directed into the sewer through a channel, as a temporary solution.

Mei Ru Xue said, "Hot spring development should be accelerated, otherwise it’s a waste of resources."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m planning to contact major domestic companies specializing in hot spring development and invite them for a visit and appraisal."

Mei Ru Xue said, "My brother has extensive connections in this area, should I let him know?" Actually, Mei Ru Xue had this idea from the start, but she knew Xu Chunliang was a decisive person, and men have their pride, he might not want her to interfere in his affairs.

Just as Xu Chunliang was about to agree, he heard a roaring noise overhead. They all looked up to see a helicopter appearing above them.

Helicopters were rarely seen on Weishan Island, and this particular one was not just passing by. It flew lower and lower, evidently heading towards the open space in the brewery center.

The group quickly backed away, Xu Chunliang shielding Mei Ru Xue.

Pu Jian and the others thought of their unfinished hot pot and rushed to protect it.

But the helicopter descended faster than they expected, and the power of the rotor blades was stronger than seen in films, whipping up a sandstorm, dust everywhere.

Dust was ample at the scene, and before the helicopter stabilized, a layer of dust had already covered the hot pot.

Ding Si was furious, picking up a brick from the ground, and headed towards the helicopter. Zhang Haitao followed suit, picking up an iron rod from the ground, thinking who was so arrogant at such an archaeological site?

Mei Ru Xue got a speck of dust in her eye, tears streaming down. Xu Chunliang was also upset, what’s so great about a helicopter? Do you believe I could snap your rotor blades?

After the helicopter stabilized, a cool, black-clad girl opened the cabin door and jumped out first.

They all recognized her as Mo Han, the contractor of the brewery, arguably the most qualified person to have a helicopter land here.

Today Mo Han wore two braided pigtails, sunglasses, a black mask, and a black trench coat, looking like a female assassin with disregard for life. Three men followed her down, Xu Chunliang only recognized Bai Mushan among them, the other two were unfamiliar yet appeared affluent.

Emerging from the dust, Mo Han had the appearance of a warlike female wolf.

Xu Chunliang silently admired, this act scored over ninety-eight points. Such a scene and aura aren’t something ordinary people can pull off; first, you need money, and then you need her looks.

Mei Ru Xue covered her mouth and nose with her sleeve to shield against the circulating dust.

Ding Si and Zhang Haitao stopped once they recognized Mo Han; this wasn’t something they could handle.

Xu Chunliang said, "Are you out of your mind? Can’t the helicopter land anywhere else? It had to land on the construction site, making us all dusty."

Mo Han said, "Isn’t this place contracted by me?" She walked over to Mei Ru Xue and greeted her first.

Mei Ru Xue smiled at her and quietly said, "Do you have an extra mask?"

Mo Han took one out of her handbag and handed it to her.

Mei Ru Xue unwrapped it and put it on.

Bai Mushan covered his mouth, coughing as he walked forward, also choked by the dust.

Xu Chunliang said, "Professor Bai is here too?"

Bai Mushan extended his hand to him, and Xu Chunliang shook it.

Mo Han said, "I’m sorry, this visit was a bit rushed, so I didn’t have time to inform everyone." She introduced the last two arrivals to Xu Chunliang: one was Wang Hongfeng, the general manager of the Mu Tian Group, and the other was Yamamura Ningji, a hot spring research expert from Neon.

This seemingly small Neon expert once worked at the Neon National Chiba University Department of Education and Natural Sciences, is one of the world’s top hot spring experts, and participated in the compilation of the "Hot Spring Dictionary" in the hot spring industry. He is also an executive director of the Neon Regional Hot Spring Association.

Ding Si whispered to Zhang Haitao, "The devils have entered the village."

Zhang Haitao, whose great-grandfather died at the hands of the devils, had no fondness for Neon. He murmured, "Does he know the Flying Tiger Team?"

Xu Chunliang shook hands with Wang Hongfeng and Yamamura Ningji one by one.

Mei Ru Xue said, "Miss Mo, you’ve brought quite a few experts this time."

Mo Han said, "I don’t like doing things I can’t handle. Even if it’s not good, I wouldn’t just give up on what I have my eyes on."

Mei Ru Xue felt she was implying something, and with a calm smile, said, "Miss Mo, you really have a personality."

Yamamura Ningji came for the hot springs, at least he seemed very polite, bowing low while shaking hands with others.

Wang Hongfeng smiled at Xu Chunliang and said, "Town Mayor Xu, I didn’t expect you to be so young."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m also responding to the national call to rejuvenate the cadre team."

Wang Hongfeng laughed, "Town Mayor Xu is really humorous."

Xu Chunliang didn’t think there was anything humorous about what he said.

Wang Hongfeng suggested going to inspect near the hot spring. Xu Chunliang nodded, and Wang Hongfeng took Yamamura Ningji with him, with Yamamura Ningji still dragging a large suitcase filled with hot spring water testing equipment.

Xu Chunliang gave a quick glance, and Zhang Haitao and Ding Si immediately followed. Zhang Haitao stared at the suitcase in Yamamura Ningji’s hand, secretly wondering if the guy might be a spy. If he dared to steal our national secrets, he’d settle both old and new scores with him.

Pu Jian pointed to the hot pot, which was covered with a layer of dust and said, "Miss Mo, you’ve ruined my perfectly good hot spring hot pot."

Mo Han said, "I invited you for archeology, not for hot pot."

Bai Mushan suggested checking the discovered tunnel, and Xu Chunliang didn’t stop him, nodding for Pu Jian to accompany him.

Mei Ru Xue said, "Chunliang, I’m leaving now."

Xu Chunliang nodded, and Mei Ru Xue took the initiative to hold his arm. She waved to Mo Han, "We’re leaving first; you all take your time to investigate."

Mo Han said, "Let’s have dinner together tonight, to apologize for my earlier behavior."

Mei Ru Xue smiled calmly, "You are an esteemed guest from far away. We should be hosting you, but we have other matters, maybe another day."

Mo Han said, "Well, I won’t delay your romance then."

Mei Ru Xue smiled charmingly.

Xu Chunliang and Mei Ru Xue got into the car together. Mei Ru Xue had him sit in the passenger seat, started the engine, and drove away.

Xu Chunliang looked back, and Mei Ru Xue said, "If you can’t bear to leave this place, I can leave you here."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "It’s not that I can’t bear it; I’m worried she’ll pull some tricks."

Mei Ru Xue said, "It’s her contracted place, so what are you worried about?"

"Are you jealous?"

"Dusty, my head and face are all covered in dust."

Xu Chunliang thought she was angry, but unexpectedly Mei Ru Xue laughed, "This Mo Han is quite interesting."

Xu Chunliang didn’t quite understand what she meant.

Mei Ru Xue said, "It seems you won’t even need to make a move this time. Mu Tian Group is a leader in the domestic hot spring industry, unparalleled, and can’t be compared to the Ecological Environment Construction Investment Group."