Chapter 31

The next day, the sun was shining brightly.

Lin Xiao got up early in the morning, called He Pingji, and arranged the time and place to meet.

After learning more, he found out that He Pingji was the CEO of a building materials company, and the design company was just one of his subsidiaries.

Lin Xiao wanted to laugh. What was this? When you need a pillow, it comes. He had been worried that the staff from the building materials market might pass off substandard goods, but now it seemed there was no need for such concern.

He Pingji's company was located in the northern part of City H. The multi-story company building could be seen from a distance, especially the one built with new building materials, which shone brilliantly under the sunlight, making it hard to ignore.

Standing at the entrance of He Pingji's company, Lin Xiao called him.

"Brother He, I'm at the entrance of your company."

"Alright, go directly to the reception at the front desk. I'll have her bring you up."

"Thanks, Brother He."

"This is nothing. Don't waste time, come up first."

"Alright, see you soon."

Originally, He Pingji didn't need to follow up on Lin Xiao's matter so closely, but he couldn't resist Wu Zuoli at home. Wu Zuoli had also said she would personally oversee the matter. With no choice, He Pingji had to go along with her wishes.

Led by the receptionist, Lin Xiao took the elevator directly to the top floor. Upon exiting the elevator, he observed the entire floor, which was quite simple, with only five offices, likely for secretaries, the CEO, and vice presidents.

Entering the CEO's office, he saw a mature and steady man sitting in the main seat. His neat short hair and square face made him look very spirited. He Pingji was talking casually with a few people holding notebooks.

It seemed this was He Pingji, Brother He. He was in good shape, unlike some men who tend to gain weight after the age of 30, and despite his role as a CEO, which often involves drinking and socializing, he managed to maintain his figure.

Lin Xiao had also heard of He Pingji's company. It was a well-known company in City H, one of the larger local companies.

He Pingji was quite surprised when he saw Lin Xiao open the door. He was curious about this younger brother Wu Zuoli had mentioned. Despite Wu Zuoli's usual cheerful demeanor, few people could get close to her. He Pingji had pursued Wu Zuoli for five years before she agreed to be with him.

Lin Xiao, who had been recognized as a younger brother after working with Wu Zuoli for a while, piqued He Pingji's curiosity. He wanted to know what kind of person could make Wu Zuoli trust and help him so quickly.

Lin Xiao had a clear and gentle face with a smile, wearing a well-fitted casual outfit that didn't seem out of place in such a setting. His calm demeanor made people feel comfortable. He wasn't a handsome man, but he was refreshing to look at.

Lin Xiao and He Pingji sized each other up, gradually forming a general impression.

Lin Xiao took the initiative to extend his hand: "Brother He, it's really a bother for you to take time out of your busy schedule for such a small matter."

He Pingji shook Lin Xiao's hand and said, "Lin Xiao, you're my wife's younger brother. I can call you Brother Lin, right?"

"Of course, I've been calling you Brother He, so I'm definitely the younger brother." Lin Xiao smiled in response.

He Pingji nodded with a smile, "Brother Lin, you can discuss your requirements and conditions with these few people. They are our best designers and can usually meet most requests."

"Alright, I'll discuss my requirements with the designers first. Thanks, Brother He." Lin Xiao said gratefully.

He Pingji waved his hand, indicating that Lin Xiao shouldn't be too formal.

The designers sitting on the sofa had already received instructions from He Pingji to do their best to create a good design.

Lin Xiao explained his requirements to the designers, wanting to build a foreign-style countryside villa, but in a Chinese style. For the ten-acre plot, he wanted a design that evoked the ancient Chinese aesthetic of small bridges and flowing water, similar to an ancient courtyard. This was for his own residence, and he also wanted to plan a model farm to grow vegetables.

Lin Xiao roughly explained his ideas to the designers, but just talking about it seemed a bit abstract. They might need to visit the site for a better understanding.

After explaining his requirements, Lin Xiao turned to chat with He Pingji, while the designers began to discuss how to design it. After a while, the designers had a preliminary plan and stood up to inform Lin Xiao and He Pingji that they were ready to visit the site.

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During this time, He Pingji also said he wanted to see the site, so Lin Xiao got into He Pingji's car, and the designers followed in another car, heading towards Xitang.

Upon arriving at the destination, the area was still desolate, with only a lonely wall surrounding it. The buildings inside were dilapidated and looked unsafe, let alone livable. A typhoon might knock them down.

Since practicing the basic physical techniques and the spatial attachment, Lin Xiao's memory had improved day by day. While he wasn't at the level of photographic memory, he could read and remember things quickly.

He led the group to tour the general area, reciting word for word the introduction given by Ms. Zhang Ya the previous day. He also took them to the hill that belonged to him, which had been abandoned for years, and was now home to many animals, often seeing a wild rabbit dart out.

He Pingji also suggested that they could come here for hunting once it was completed. The area was far from the city, with fresh air, making it a great place for relaxation and vacation.

This was one of the reasons Lin Xiao chose this location. He had recently discovered that practicing in the city was much less effective than in the mountains. The closer to the forest, the less air pollution, and the more energy could be absorbed.

"Hey!"

Lin Xiao noticed a small patch of grass under a tree, which caught his attention. The ordinary-looking grass made his pupils dilate, and he felt a surge of joy.

This grass looked no different from other grass during the day, but at night, it would emit a faint starlight.

The reason it didn't catch Lin Xiao's attention last time was that the grass had only just matured today. After maturing, it would undergo a slight change, with the flower buds at the top blooming like torn pieces of cloth.

This grass was the lowest tier of rare flowers and plants, called Broken Star Grass. Before maturing, it looked no different from any other grass. After maturing, it would only exist for a short month before naturally dying and leaving offspring to continue growing. It was effective only on wild animals, significantly increasing their strength and speed, and was a branch of the enhancement series.

Even if Lin Xiao absorbed this small patch, it wouldn't provide 0.1% of energy, but since it was a rare flower and plant, he still planned to transplant it to the spatial realm. It would be good to give it to the Purple Golden Mastiff as a snack, wouldn't it?

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