Looking for construction team
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Due to a power outage, Lin Xuan decided to put aside other matters. After taking a quick cold shower, he hastily left the suffocating room.
As he descended the stairs, the hotel guests were already in an uproar, and the manager was vigorously explaining. It seemed that the power outage was caused by the intense heat and dryness, leading to a nearby high-voltage distribution box catching fire.
With a helpless smile, Lin Xuan realized this was just the beginning; various similar incidents would likely occur frequently. The outside air was scorching hot.
He hailed a taxi.
"Brother, where to?"
"Is there a relatively large interior design company nearby?"
The driver recalled and said, "Not nearby, but I know a rather high-end one. The office building is impressive, but it's a bit far."
"Alright, let's go there."
Indeed, as the driver mentioned, it took a full five kilometers to reach 'AliQiu Decoration Co., Ltd.' The office building was grand, full of technological flair, quite eye-catching. However, it seemed too early; the company hadn't started its business yet.
Lin Xuan was received by Manager Pang, a polite man with glasses who came with a laptop.
"Hello, I'm Pang, the business manager of AliQiu Decoration. The front desk informed me that you have requirements for design and construction?"
"Yes, but my requirements are high and unique. I wonder if you can meet them."
While Pang maintained a smile, he felt a bit displeased. Lin Xuan's words directly questioned the company's capabilities.
"If our company can't meet them, then there is likely no other in Denver that can. Could you please specify the details and requirements?"
Lin Xuan wasn't bothered by the tone.
"I want to create an underground cold storage."
Upon hearing 'cold storage,' Manager Pang proudly stated, "Most of Denver's cold storage facilities are designed and constructed by our company. You can take a look at our portfolio."
He displayed examples of the company's previous projects, appearing quite professional.
"The basic cold storage doesn't meet my standards; I need better insulation materials."
Manager Pang, somewhat displeased, said, "Resisting extreme heat and cold, the insulation measures of such ordinary cold storage might ensure safety with the presence of air conditioning or heating equipment. However, I don't want to compromise. If I'm building, it has to be the best."
"Oh? Are you sure? This will significantly increase the budget, and I'm afraid you might not bear the cost."
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Money is not a problem. Go and take measurements, then provide a construction plan for me."
"To create a plan, you need to pay an initial deposit of three thousand dollars. If, in the end, we can't reach a cooperation, this deposit won't be refunded."
"Fine, after paying the deposit, can you immediately proceed with the measurements? I'm a bit in a hurry."
"No problem, please follow me."
After Lin Xuan paid the deposit, Manager Pang called two designers to accompany him for on-site measurements.
Using the company's car, Lin Xuan arrived at the site. Entering the large warehouse, it was indeed spacious. The two designers, looking at the empty warehouse, harbored doubts about Lin Xuan's financial strength.
"Sir, where is your car?"
Lin Xuan smiled awkwardly. "Uh, I took a taxi."
The designers rolled their eyes. "A boss planning to build a large cold storage without a car? Quite something."
"Now is the rush hour; it's hard to find a taxi. Shall we walk over like this?"
"Or, can your company send a car?"
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In this way, Lin Xuan arrived at the site, hitching a ride with the company's car. Stepping into the warehouse, which he was entering for the first time, it was indeed spacious. The two designers, holding measuring tools, eagerly looked at Lin Xuan.
"Sir, could you briefly explain your requirements?"
"Demolish this prefabricated warehouse entirely. Then, based on this size, construct an underground cold storage. On the surface, build a small concrete structure, not as large as this, around a hundred square meters will do."
The designers were surprised; this place could easily accommodate an above-ground cold storage without demolishing and rebuilding. It seemed like a waste of money.
"Are you sure?"
Lin Xuan nodded. "Just measure according to my instructions."
The customer had the final say, and the two designers had to follow suit. They took out tools and started measuring, taking numerous photos from various angles.
Three hours later, back at the decoration company, the designers complained about the weather. Their clothes were soaked with sweat. Lin Xuan, not faring much better, lazily entered the reception room, enjoying the air conditioning.
After waiting for about half an hour, Manager Pang walked in. He had listened to the designers' description, and any dissatisfaction he had with Lin Xuan had completely disappeared. No one in their right mind would turn down such a significant project.
Politely nodding to Lin Xuan, Manager Pang said, "Mr. Lin, the preliminary plan is ready. Let me show you."
He took out a stack of photos and laid them on the table, starting the explanation.
"This is the preliminary plan for the underground cold storage according to your requirements. The underground space is 600 meters long, 200 meters wide, and 3 meters high, with a distance of two meters from the ground. The entire building will be surrounded by poured concrete, using polystyrene sandwich panels for thermal insulation. The interior walls will be decorated with moisture-proof and flame-retardant panels. As for the internal partitions, they can only be allocated according to support columns, as indicated on the drawings."
He pointed to several images as he spoke.
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