Chapter 18: Construction Problems, Surprise Tombs!
Qin Mu's challenge point balance had undergone a significant change, increasing from 520 points to 1520 points. This increase was attributed to his purchase of 800 mu of land and the initiation of construction for the school, which led to an update on the progress of the task.
However, the task "Establish Shanhe University" was still only 20% complete, indicating there was a long journey ahead.
Outside the construction site, approximately one kilometer away, a black van was parked by the roadside.
Li Qi and a group of police officers were closely monitoring the construction site, paying particular attention to Qin Mu's every move. Their expressions conveyed a sense of uncertainty.
One officer finally broke the silence, asking Li Qi, "Director Li, how should we proceed with this case?"
Based on the current evidence, it appeared that after Qin Mu had raised funds, he neither misappropriated the funds for personal use nor attempted to abscond.
Instead, he genuinely seemed to be focused on constructing the school, which had garnered widespread attention on the internet. Li Qi acknowledged that arresting Qin Mu prematurely could lead to public backlash.
In ancient times, those who contributed to the construction of a school could gain prestige and receive the world's offerings, which meant that arresting Qin Mu rashly could have severe consequences.
Li Qi made a cautious decision, instructing his team to continue monitoring the situation closely, as their opponent might prove to be more cunning than those they had dealt with previously.
Qin Mu's plan to construct a university amidst the mountains was indeed a formidable challenge. Completing such a project within a month, with a construction team of just over 300 workers led by Liu Datou, seemed almost impossible.
Li Qi's primary concern was that Qin Mu might be orchestrating a facade to coax netizens into donating funds before absconding privately.
Through the technical department, Li Qi had already obtained information on Qin Mu's current bank account balance, which had reached 200 million yuan and was steadily growing.
In the afternoon, at the construction site, Qin Mu took a break under a pergola, observing the bustling construction team in front of him. He was pleased with the progress. Liu Datou's construction team was highly skilled and efficient in their work.
When issues arose during construction, Liu Datou would promptly seek Qin Mu's guidance. Observing this, one viewer inquired, "Isn't the anchor an art streamer? How does he understand construction drawings?"
Another viewer pointed out, "It's clear that the foreman is seeking the anchor's advice. Judging by their conversation, it seems the anchor designed all the construction drawings!"
In response to the barrage of questions, Qin Mu smiled and directed the camera toward the ongoing construction, explaining, "You're all correct. What's currently being built on this construction site is the entrance gate of Shanhe University."
He elaborated, "The school gate I designed spans between two mountains, reaching a height of tens of meters, piercing into the sky, and exuding a majestic aura."
As the camera showed Liu Datou and his construction team working diligently, Qin Mu continued, "I'm an architecture major. To be honest, some of the technical terms I just mentioned might not be familiar to everyone."
He concluded, "But rest assured, this gate represents the spirit and identity of Shanhe University."
Back in the studio, viewers were intrigued by Qin Mu's multi-faceted talents and identities. They couldn't help but wonder about the depth of his knowledge.
Observing the comments, Qin Mu replied with a smile, "Indeed, I'm passionate about architecture, and I've put a lot of effort into designing Shanhe University. I hope it will be a place that inspires everyone."
Returning to the construction site, Qin Mu noticed a commotion. The noisy construction site had suddenly fallen silent. Workers had stumbled upon something unexpected during excavation.
"What's going on?" Qin Mu asked as he approached the site.
Workers had unearthed two off-white leg bones, and panic had spread among them. They quickly cordoned off the area.
Liu Datou, with his decades of experience in construction, suspected it might be an ancient tomb, a common occurrence during such projects. He explained, "It's probably not a murder case. These bones seem weathered, and they wouldn't look like this within just a few decades."
Furthermore, near the bones, they discovered several pieces of oxidized bronze, further suggesting the presence of an ancient tomb.
In the studio, viewers were informed about the unexpected discovery on the construction site. Many expressed their frustration at the timing of this discovery, as it could potentially delay the project.
Typically, the government would conduct protective excavations to preserve underground cultural relics when an ancient tomb was uncovered.
The duration of this process depended on the tomb's size and complexity, ranging from months to several years. The excavation of the First Qin Emperor's Mausoleum, for example, had taken years to complete just a fraction of it.