Volume 1, Chapter 124: How Can Someone Be So Brilliant?

A single glance was enough. Without even looking at her face, Lou Ye knew the timid soul huddled at the very end was Sang Wan. His gaze fell squarely on her head, but Sang Wan acted as if flowers were blooming from her notebook, refusing to look up at him. Amidst the exchanged glances of the crowd, Lou Ye looked away. "Let's begin."

"These are the key projects for evaluation by the Project Design Department in the fourth quarter..."

The meeting was presided over by Cheng Jingran. The dozens of attendees included not only all the architectural designers from the Project Design Department but also a group of senior executives who would be involved in the matter in the future. Yet everyone present knew perfectly well who they were really here for. After all, the recent times Lou Corporation had trended on social media were all because of Sang Wan.

"One week is a bit rushed, but this is to ensure a rational distribution of tasks between Design Department One and Design Department Two. After today's evaluation meeting, the two departments will complete their respective three designs with greater focus..."

The presentation on the large screen displayed site model maps for the six projects, introducing the geographical locations of each plot. After introducing them one by one, Cheng Jingran checked off three of the projects. "Modules one, two, and six will be handled by Design Department One, and three, four, and five by Design Department Two. Six teams, six designs. Next, we will present them in order of the projects..."

As she sat down, Cheng Jingran couldn't help but glance at Sang Wan. The meeting was held last Friday, and the design drafts were due this Friday. In between, Sang Wan had taken leave twice. Her team, Group Six, had the most members and the simplest project. Cheng Jingran really couldn't fathom how so many people, including Sang Wan, could possibly design something extraordinary out of the simplest project.

"Good morning, President Lou, Director Cheng, and fellow colleagues..."

The members of the first group quickly brought up their design drawings on the large screen. A designer immediately stepped forward to explain, "Project One is the Licheng Commercial Residential area. Licheng is located in the south with a humid climate, so for this 2.16 million square meter plot, we have designed it as the largest technology park in Licheng..."

Group One was fully prepared; they had not only drawn the blueprints but also created detailed zoning diagrams. Combining the surrounding environment and the plot's characteristics, they maximized the regional attributes of the technology park. After the presentation, questions were raised. Through a series of questions and answers, the design concept was clearly articulated. Sang Wan listened attentively, quickly brushing aside the occasional attention falling on her.

Group Two. Group Three. After Group Five finished their presentation, it was soon Group Six's turn.

"Group Six..." Cheng Jingran turned around.

The few members of Group Six looked at each other, all showing signs of shirking the responsibility. It was made clear at last week's meeting that these six projects were the key projects to be advanced in the fourth quarter. The only issue was that this was merely preliminary preparation, and none of the six projects had been secured yet. Among the six projects, the sixth one was the smallest in scale and offered the least room for creativity. In short, it was the most suitable project for slacking off. Therefore, after those with endless design inspirations and ambitions to stand out had successively chosen the first five projects, the rest of the people crowded into this last one. But no one expected the big boss to attend this meeting. Not only that, but so many senior executives were present as well. Some had hastily sketched the drawings but couldn't articulate any grand design concepts. Others hadn't even participated in the drawing, merely signing their names on the team roster. Compared to the designers of the first five projects, although everyone was in a similar boat, they inexplicably found themselves at a disadvantage. No one wanted to be the bird that sticks out and gets severely criticized.

In the silence, Sang Wan stood up. "I'll do it."

"Module Six is located in the suburbs of the Imperial Capital, covering an area of only 160,000 square meters, which is slightly small in scale. But though small in scale, it is fully equipped with all necessary facilities..."

With a light press of the remote, the design drawings on the large screen suddenly rose up, transforming into a 4D three-dimensional model. The moment the words "Imperial Capital Yijing Mountain Sanatorium" appeared, everyone present looked up in unison. The members of Group Six looked at each other, their astonishment clearly written on their faces. The blueprints were drawn collectively by those who had participated. From beginning to end, Sang Wan hadn't participated at all. Just like the others who were slacking off. But this 4D three-dimensional model, no one had seen it until this very second. In other words, Sang Wan's silence in the group chat wasn't out of ignorance. On the contrary, everything they had mentioned and discussed, she had taken in and remembered, all of it fully manifested in this 4D model.

"According to the annual population statistics, the elderly population over the age of 65 has now exceeded 15 percent. The Yijing Mountain plot is located on the East Second Ring Road. The regional attributes of the plot dictate that the surrounding residential population has both the spending power and the need for recuperation."

The sanatorium included garden landscapes and park layout, maximizing the characteristics of the plot in both economic and aesthetic aspects. When someone asked a question, with just a glance from Sang Wan, a team member stood up to respond. At a glance, some were actively participating, while the slackers were not too conspicuous. Almost the instant Sang Wan put down the remote, the members of Group Six unconsciously let out a long sigh of relief. As Sang Wan walked back to her seat, some turned their heads to say, "You've worked hard." Others cast grateful glances her way. It was in stark contrast to the alienation from just moments ago.

Next came the presentation and debate session. This would determine how Lou Corporation would deploy its strategy in the fourth-quarter bidding conference, which projects they must secure, or perhaps, secure them all.

"For the above six projects, the six teams have presented their respective designs. Does anyone have any different ideas?"

It was a routine question. Cheng Jingran looked around the room. Some shook their heads. After all, they had only been given a week to prepare. If there were truly different ideas, they would have to wait until the land was secured before debating. Others looked thoughtful. After all, the big boss was here, and he was a professional. If they couldn't speak well, it was better not to speak at all, lest they try to show off only to make fools of themselves.

In the silence, Sang Wan looked at Cheng Jingran. Cheng Jingran received her signal. "Sang Wan..."

Sang Wan stood up once more and walked to the large screen. "Project One, the concept of the technology park is excellent, but the plot is so large that building only a technology park would be somewhat wasteful."

With a light press of the remote, a brand-new 4D model appeared on the large screen. The park, with its towering buildings, was divided into two: half as the park, and half as an exhibition area. Extensive roads extended from the airport and high-speed rail station, as if one could see at a glance the future blueprint of Licheng becoming a new technology city in a few years.

"Project Two is nestled against mountains and rivers, and the idea of designing it as a park is great. However, considering Yucheng's regional attributes and the public's consumption capacity, I think we should change our approach and design it as a large-scale forest park under a chain brand, which might boost Yucheng's GDP."

"Project Three..."

At first, there were still some whispering and discussing among themselves. But as Sang Wan went through them one by one, the meeting room fell into complete silence. It was the same one week for everyone. For a whole team, completing just one design drawing was already a stretch. How did Sang Wan, all by herself and while entangled in personal matters, manage to complete six designs? What was most astonishing was that for each design, she had also completed an additional 4D model. What an inconceivable workload! How could someone be this outstanding?