"Screech"

Just as Zhang Xiaoshan was about to make a move, the driver suddenly slammed the brakes, bringing the car to a halt.

"Ouch."

Qian Xue, who was standing in the aisle accusing Zhang Xiaoshan, was caught off guard and lost his balance, falling right into the aisle, sprawling out, and nobody knew where his glasses flew off to.

"My glasses, where are my glasses? I can't see anything."

"Where are my glasses?"

Qian Xue was lying on the ground, constantly feeling around for his glasses.

"Heh heh heh..."

Bai Shutong and Jiang Qin couldn't help but chuckle at Qian Lai's humorous appearance.

"Son."

The car stopped, Academician Qian Wei quickly moved to help his son up, while a couple of classmates retrieved the glasses.

Feeling humiliated, Qian Xue immediately erupted in anger, shouting at the driver.

"Are you blind? How did you drive?"

"Dad, have the institute fire this driver when we get back."

Feeling sympathy for his son, Qian Wei immediately shouted angrily at the driver.

"You might as well resign when you get back."

"No, no, no."

The veteran driver, over fifty years of age, immediately said in fear.

"It wasn't me, really. It wasn't me. A car suddenly came out and blocked us."

"Oh?"

Everyone stood up and looked out through the front windshield, as expected, a black Audi car had inserted itself diagonally in front of them, barely avoiding an accident thanks to the driver's timely braking.

"Damn, who drives with no eyes?"

Qian Xue got even angrier.

The passenger side of the Audi opened, and a young man in a suit, wearing a badge, hurriedly stepped down and headed towards the minibus.

"Hey, it's my proud disciple, Little Sun. After graduating, he embarked on a political career, and now he is a secretary to the Chairman of the Fengtian City Development Corporation, with boundless prospects. Why is he here?"

In no time, Little Sun quickly got on the minibus and explained his purpose.

"Teacher, I finally caught up to you."

"Hehe, Little Sun, I knew you were busy, so I didn't contact you. You are thoughtful, remembering to care about your teacher." Academician Qian chuckled.

Little Sun said awkwardly.

"Actually, I was sent by Chairman Bai to ask for your help."

"Oh?"

Qian Wei raised his eyebrows and said to Little Sun.

"What does he want my help with?"

Little Sun immediately explained anxiously.

"Fengtian City hosts the Snow Village Ice Sculpture Festival every year at this time. However, in the past few days, for some unknown reason, the temperatures have suddenly risen in Snow Ridge Town, the location for the festival, causing nearly all ice sculptures to melt. There's barely any snow left. A major figure from the Northern Capital has long scheduled to preside over the opening ceremony of this festival, arriving in three days."

"Chairman Bai just transferred here a few months ago; if this event fails, it could potentially affect his career. He's very anxious. Knowing that I'm your proud disciple and we have a good personal relationship, he sent me to get you, by any means necessary."

"You are one of the country's top geological experts; you definitely have a way to solve this. Please consider this as helping a student."

Little Sun looked deeply distressed.

"Snow Ridge Town?"

Qian Wei thought deeply, frowning.

"I know the place; I've been there. It's one of the coldest areas in the Northeast, with snow that never melts year-round. How could it suddenly all melt now?"

"It seems there's definitely a problem. Fine, Little Sun, only because it's you. If it were someone else, they wouldn't have been able to persuade me. I'll go with you to take a look."

"Okay, okay, let's set off immediately. I'll lead the way upfront."

Secretary Sun hurriedly got off the bus and into the Audi, leading the way.

The minibus quickly followed.

With a bruised nose and wiping his nosebleed, Qian Xue wanted to save some face in front of Jiang Qin and Bai Shutong. He said triumphantly to Zhang Xiaoshan.

"You lucky boy, not only did you hitch a ride today, but you also get the chance to follow my father to see how it's done. My dad is the top geologist in the country."

"Watch and see what true capability is."

"Yes, take a good look."

The students on the bus echoed in agreement.

Zhang Xiaoshan shook his head with a bitter smile, saying nothing.

…

Fengtian has always been a major hub in the Northeast and the provincial capital. The position of Chairman at the Fengtian Development Corporation is very high, already holding a key spot in the provincial development company. If one performs well, there is potential for advancement to become the provincial head.

At the age of only forty-five, Bai Yong reaching this level is truly remarkable, with boundless future possibilities.

The Bai family has put a lot of effort behind Bai Yong to reach this point, using every connection available.

Yet, who would have thought, just three months in, he'd encounter trouble. The famous Snow Village, suddenly warm temperatures in Snow Ridge Town, causing all ice sculptures to melt. The Snow Village Ice Sculpture Festival tradition has existed for over twenty years, becoming customary and a major local event. A deputy manager from the headquarters of the development company in the Northern Capital is due to preside over the opening ceremony. Everything was already decided, and that major figure particularly enjoys skiing. Is there any snow left now at Snow Ridge Town?

Messing up the first major task here, especially at this moment, is essentially foiling the plans of that major figure from headquarters. Does anything good come after this?

Bai Yong is well aware that if matters in Snow Ridge Town aren't dealt with properly, all his family's efforts will be wasted, and his career prospects severely damaged.

Standing at the tourist site outside Snow Ridge Town now, feeling like his head was as big as a bucket, his mind was in turmoil.

Behind him were other members from the Fengtian Development Company, including the Vice Chairman, of course.

Beyond Shanhai Pass, group unity is significant.

Bai Yong came from inland, alone, and as a parachuted appointment, he blocked some people's paths of upward mobility, naturally facing exclusion.

"Heh heh."

Many local employees were waiting to see Bai Yong's setback.

Finally, a car quickly approached.