Chapter 726: Must be completed within three days

An Yunxi listened to Lin Yuan's solemn words, her pretty face blushing so much it seemed almost to bleed……

Her face from the cheeks…… reddened all the way to her earlobes, even her neck showed a faint flush.

An Yunxi's whole body remained slightly stiff, the shyness and fluttering in her heart intertwined, indescribable.

Under Lin Yuan's gentle yet focused touch, she instinctively tightened her legs……

She lightly clenched, carrying a bit of instinctive shy resistance, yet hiding a barely perceptible reliance.

An Yunxi's breathing grew increasingly ragged, her fingertips clenched tightly on the sofa blanket, not daring to take a breath.

Time flowed slowly in the silence.

Lin Yuan continued to focus on treating the wound, each movement careful and gentle, fearing to aggravate An Yunxi's injury.

After a full half hour, Lin Yuan slowly lifted his head.

Lin Yuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, seeing the wound finally stop bleeding, then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yuan's tone softened a bit: "Sister An, the wound has been treated, bleeding temporarily stopped; you still need to rest properly and avoid strenuous activity."

An Yunxi slowly lifted her head, her eyes still holding lingering shyness, her cheeks still crimson.

She looked at Lin Yuan's sweat-covered face, specked with a little blood, her heart full of gratitude.

An Yunxi whispered her thanks:

"Lin Yuan, thank you…… If it weren't for you today, I really wouldn't know what to do."

In An Yunxi's words lay both the relief of having survived a disaster and an indescribable flutter.

Lin Yuan waved his hand, speaking calmly:

"Don't be polite with me, it's just a small effort. You're badly injured and can't move well; let me carry you to bed to rest, lying like this isn't comfortable."

Saying this, he leaned over, preparing to lift An Yunxi again.

Seeing this, An Yunxi's body tensed, and she quickly shook her head.

An Yunxi's tone was full of panic and shyness, she hurriedly said:

"No, no, I can do it myself, don't bother."

She said while unconsciously shrinking back.

An Yunxi's eyes darted away, she dared not look at Lin Yuan, her embarrassment growing stronger.

Lin Yuan saw her hasty refusal, a flicker of doubt crossed his eyes.

Lin Yuan did not insist.

After all, men and women differ; he could understand An Yunxi's shyness.

Lin Yuan nodded and instructed:

"Then you be careful, definitely don't exert yourself; if anything happens, message me anytime. I'm heading back now, I'll come see you tomorrow."

After saying that, Lin Yuan carefully checked An Yunxi's wound again, confirming there was no problem.

Only then did Lin Yuan pack up the silver needle box, turn and leave An Yunxi's home, gently closing the door.

Only after hearing the door close did An Yunxi slowly let out a breath.

Her tense body…… instantly relaxed.

An Yunxi's cheek flush…… however, still did not fade.

An Yunxi bit her lip, propped herself on the sofa, and slowly rose.

But as soon as she took a step, she felt a sharp pain in her thigh, she instinctively looked down……

All she saw was a damp patch left on the sofa……

Plus a few glass shards and cloth fragments left from cleaning the wound earlier.

An Yunxi's cheeks instantly reddened again, her heart filled with shyness.

She had…… refused Lin Yuan's support and embrace just now precisely because she feared he would see the…… on the sofa.

She feared that embarrassment would be exposed by him.

An Yunxi lightly bit her lip, a complex emotion flickered in her eyes—shyness, embarrassment, and even a flutter she herself hadn't noticed.

An Yunxi silently leaned against the wall, slowly moving toward the bedroom.

……

Late at night, Lin Yuan returned to his apartment.

Just as he opened the door, his phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

On the phone screen, the caller ID showed three characters: "Goddess Lin Yun'er".

Goddess Boss?

Lin Yuan frowned, picked up the phone and pressed answer, "Hello."

On the other end, Lin Yun'er's voice was gentle yet clearly concerned:

"Lin Yuan, I heard there was an explosion at New Union Square; are you and An Yunxi okay?"

Lin Yuan eased his tone, speaking softly: "I'm fine, An Yunxi suffered some injury; I've already sent her home to be treated, nothing serious."

Hearing that An Yunxi was injured.

On the call, Lin Yun'er hurriedly soothed: "It's good if you're unharmed; you must stay safe, the New Faction Group struck too hard. Rest assured, I will definitely help you avenge this."

Lin Yuan replied, "Okay, Boss."

On the call, Lin Yun'er shifted tone, becoming grave: "By the way, Lin Yuan, there's another matter I want to discuss with you. The Goddess Bar was set to open in three days, but now a sudden explosion has occurred; the venue is surely ruined and cannot operate normally."

On the call, Lin Yun'er paused, then continued:

"For this opening, we've invited many guests and partners, plus many old customers who pre‑loaded value onto membership cards, amounting to tens of millions. If we can't open normally in three days, we'll not only lose credibility with guests and partners, but also upset those prepaid customers, possibly causing disputes—this would severely damage the Goddess Bar's reputation and future operations; we must find a solution."

Lin Yuan leaned on the sofa, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest, his brows furrowed tightly.

He also understood the seriousness of this matter.

The Goddess Bar is a place they jointly guard; it must not fall into difficulty because of an explosion.

After a few seconds of silence, Lin Yuan spoke slowly, without the slightest hesitation: "Boss, I have a way; leave this to me. Within three days, I guarantee the bar will open normally, not delaying the scheduled opening time, and will not disappoint those guests and customers."

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, Lin Yun'er was visibly stunned for a moment, her tone full of doubt:

"Really? Lin Yuan, are you sure? The damage to the site after the explosion is definitely severe; three days is too short—can you really do it?"

Lin Yun'er wasn't doubting Lin Yuan; it's just that this matter is too difficult…

In just three days, wanting to repair the post‑explosion site and prepare for opening is almost impossible.

Lin Yuan's tone remained firm:

"I'm sure, don't worry, I have my own way. You don't need to intervene; just wait and see."

On the phone, Lin Yun'er fell silent for a moment, hearing Lin Yuan's unquestionable tone, and eventually agreed.

Lin Yun'er's tone carried a hint of anticipation and also a hint of worry:

"Alright, then I'll trust you once and let you try. If you encounter any difficulties, you must tell me promptly; I'll do my best to help. No matter what, we must protect the Goddess Bar."

"Mm, I know." Lin Yuan responded, then hung up the phone.

Lin Yuan stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the night outside.

He had… already formed a preliminary plan…

Three days, though tight, if we give it our all, we will surely let the Goddess Bar open on schedule.

……

The next morning, the sky had just begun to lighten.

Lin Yuan then got ready, took out his phone… and sent a leave request to Su Monong Fa.

Lin Yuan explained that he needed to take a few days of sick leave.

Su Monong quickly replied, immediately agreeing to his leave request, and also reminded him to rest more and to speak up anytime he needed help.

After the leave was settled, Lin Yuan immediately contacted the pre‑booked renovation team, then brought a few people rushing to the Goddess Bar.

When everyone arrived at the bar's entrance, the sight before them was shocking.

The bar's door…… was shattered by the blast's impact, the walls were covered in cracks, and the interior was a complete mess.

Tables, chairs, drinks, and decorations were scattered all over the floor……

The walls were smoked black, and glass shards covered the ground.

The once refined and luxurious bar had now become a total ruin, the air still faintly smelling of burnt.

"Mr. Lin, this…… this destruction is too severe; in just three days, let alone renovating, even clearing the debris is a struggle, let alone redesigning and renovating."

The renovation team members looked at the ruins before them, their faces full of difficulty, shaking their heads repeatedly.

Lin Yuan sighed and said, "Perhaps we can try other renovation plans……"

Just then, a cold female voice came: "Don't waste your effort; redesigning the renovation in a short time is almost impossible!"

The speaker…… was precisely the beautiful female designer in charge of this bar's renovation design…… Wang Jia.

She wore a simple, capable white OL uniform, tall and slender, her long hair neatly tied into a low ponytail, revealing a smooth forehead and delicate features.

Wang Jia's eyes were sharp and cold, exuding an aloofness that kept strangers at bay; her bearing radiated the pride and efficiency of a professional designer, with a hint of disdain barely perceptible in her brows.

Wang Jia walked forward slowly, her gaze sweeping over the chaotic bar, then turning to Lin Yuan.

Wang Jia's tone was full of cold sarcasm:

"Mr. Lin, I know you're eager to open the bar, but we must be practical. With such severe damage, normal design and renovation would take at least a month; saying three days is pure fantasy—I think you'd better give up early and not waste everyone's time."

In her view, Lin Yuan knows nothing about renovation design; he's just making an impulsive, off‑hand promise.

Facing Wang Jia's cold sarcasm, Lin Yuan's face showed no ripple.

Lin Yuan's tone remained firm and steady: "It can be done; three days is enough."

"Hah, truly ignorant of heaven's height and earth's depth." Wang Jia snorted, her cold sarcasm intensifying.

"I've been in the design industry for so many years—what kind of renovation scene haven't I seen? For this ruin, not to mention three days, even ten days might not yield a design plan, let alone completion; I think you're just boasting."

Lin Yuan ignored her mockery and walked straight to the center of the bar.

Lin Yuan's gaze…… slowly swept over every corner of the ruins.

Then he turned…… to look at Wang Jia and the renovation team.

Lin Yuan spoke slowly, presenting his design plan:

"We don't need to clear all the debris, nor renovate according to the original style; we'll shift to an industrial raw‑finish style."

Lin Yuan paused, then continued:

"The cracks left by the explosion, the smoke‑blackened walls, and the residual glass‑shard marks—we will keep them all, cleverly remodel these explosion traces, integrate them into the industrial‑style design, and create an industrial wind with a striking impact aesthetic."

"The walls need not be fully repainted; we keep part of the original wall and the explosion cracks, after cleaning the floor we lay retro cement, paired with metal décor and warm yellow light—this preserves the explosion traces while forming a unique style…… more distinctive than the original decoration and more able to attract customers."

As Lin Yuan's words fell, the scene fell into instant silence.

The renovation team members…… were all stunned, their faces full of shock, and they began to discuss among themselves.

The renovation team members, their eyes full of disbelief……

None of them expected that Lin Yuan…… would actually propose such a bold design plan??

He actually turned the explosion traces…… into part of the renovation, completely overturning everyone's cognition.

Wang Jia also froze completely; the cold sarcasm and disdain on her face vanished instantly, replaced by utter shock.

She looked at Lin Yuan in disbelief, her eyes full of astonishment.

This was the first time she had seen such a bold and unique design concept.

Wang Jia originally thought…… Lin Yuan was just a layperson who didn't understand design.

But now, his proposal not only cleverly solved the difficulty of short‑term renovation, it was also highly creative and aesthetic, completely shattering her fixed notions about renovation design.

This also made Wang Jia, for the first time, feel a hint of unusual astonishment toward this seemingly ordinary man before her.

After the shock, the surprise in Wang Jia's eyes... gradually turned into recognition and admiration.

She retracted her aura of arrogance and quickly walked to Lin Yuan's side.

Wang Jia's tone... also softened considerably, even carrying a hint of sincerity:

"Mr. Lin, your idea is too brilliant; I was too stubborn and underestimated you. For the follow‑up refinement of the design plan, I will assist you—you provide the core concept, I will flesh out the drawings, and we will quickly produce a complete design proposal."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, his tone calm:

"Thank you for the trouble, Designer Wang."

The two said no more and immediately dove into refining the design plan.

Lin Yuan precisely controlled the core concept, clearly defining the renovation direction for every blast mark.

Wang Jia... leveraged her professional design expertise to refine these ideas into concrete drawings, marking dimensions, materials, and decorative details.

The two worked in seamless harmony, with extremely high efficiency.

Using only a single morning, the complete design plan drawings... were all finished.

On the drawings, the cracks left by the explosion were skillfully traced.

The darkened walls, metal decorations, and warm yellow lighting complemented each other, presenting both the ruggedness of industrial style and the impactful beauty of the blast traces—perfectly realizing the effect Lin Yuan wanted.

Lin Yuan held the drawings and gave a low‑voiced instruction to the renovation crew:

"Start work immediately, follow the drawings strictly, speed up progress, and finish all renovation work within three days—no delays to the opening."

The renovation crew looked at the detailed drawings and recalled Lin Yuan's bold, unique idea.

Their initial hesitation gradually faded, and they all nodded in agreement:

"Mr. Lin, rest assured—we will give it our all, work overtime to keep up the schedule!"

As soon as the words fell, the renovation crew sprang into action—moving materials, clearing debris, painting walls, installing decorations; the site buzzed with activity.

At the same time, the Goddess Bar dispatched a large number of henchmen, dressed in black, tall and upright, taking 24‑hour shifts to guard the bar's perimeter.

The henchmen vigilantly watched the surroundings, strictly guarding against the New Faction's return to cause trouble, fully ensuring the bar's renovation safety and creating a stable work environment for the construction team.

Over the next three days, Lin Yuan essentially stayed on site at the bar, pulling all‑nighters.

Lin Yuan dared not relax in the slightest.

During the day he urged the construction progress, inspected the work quality, and promptly adjusted any unreasonable spots.

At night, Lin Yuan accompanied the construction crew and Wang Jia in rushing the work; even when exhausted, he never left the site.

As the designer, Wang Jia also remained on site throughout.

Wang Jia shed her initial arrogance and set aside the pose of a beautiful designer.

She stayed up late with Lin Yuan to rush the work, meticulously guiding the workers, checking every detail for fear of any mistake.

Wang Jia's originally delicate makeup was smudged by sweat, her neat work clothes got dusty, yet nothing could dampen her professionalism and tenacity.

On the third day, deep into the night, it was already 2 a. m.

The construction crew remained busy in tension.

Wang Jia leaned against the wall corner, rubbing her throbbing temples, her face full of fatigue.

A faint blue tint also appeared in the depths of her eyes.

Lin Yuan saw it in her eyes, felt unwilling to let her suffer, stepped forward, and spoke softly:

"Designer Wang, you've worked hard—let's take a break; I'll treat you to some late‑night snacks and let you rest a while."

Wang Jia lifted her head, saw the concern in Lin Yuan's eyes, felt warmed, and nodded.

Wang Jia shook off her fatigue and revealed a soft smile:

"All right, thank you for the trouble."

Late at night, the project ended.

The two left the bar, found a late‑night snack shop, ordered several late‑night snacks and a few bottles of beer.

After a few beers, Wang Jia's cheeks flushed faintly, and her fatigue eased considerably.

She opened up, and she and Lin Yuan chatted freely.

They talked from the renovation design concept to each other's pasts, and to their passion for the design industry.

The more they talked, the more Wang Jia felt…… Lin Yuan was shining from head to toe……

He was not only steady and reliable, responsible, but also extremely talented and far‑sighted.

Lin Yuan's unique mindset and steadfast execution deeply attracted Wang Jia.

After three rounds of drinks, Wang Jia looked at Lin Yuan, her gaze gradually turning fervent.

Wang Jia, shedding her former aloofness and distance, gained a touch of shyness and bravery.

She took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and spoke up, her voice carrying a few notes of post‑drink softness, yet utterly sincere:

"Manager Lin, you…… do you have a girlfriend?"

Upon hearing the question, Lin Yuan visibly froze for a moment, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.

Immediately, Lin Yuan slowly shook his head, his tone flat and honest: "No."

Upon receiving the answer, Wang Jia's eyes instantly sparkled.

Wang Jia blinked her lively, beautiful eyes, her gaze full of anticipation and shyness.

Wang Jia summoned all her courage and asked softly:

"So, can I pursue you?"