Chapter 971: Sites’ Inspection |
Elffire City
Monday, May 3rd
The Monday morning immediately following Bloom Week brought a colorful mix of vibes to the city. Some people had clearly enjoyed the week-long holiday a little too hard, dragging their feet and relying on extra-large coffees to jumpstart their brains. Others had spent the Sakurean Holiday resting quietly, looking refreshed and peaceful. Fortunately, some people genuinely loved what they did. For example, at Tokyo Studios, instead of the usual Monday morning blues, the hallways were buzzing with high energy, bright smiles, and creators who practically leaped back to their desks, eager to dive into their beloved animation projects.
For Theo, this first Monday of the month was all about playing the supportive big boss. He had a packed schedule to visit his various companies, checking in on his teams, catching up on their progress, and making sure everyone felt motivated for the weeks ahead.
His busy day actually started with a burst of energy long before he put on his sharp suit. After a high-octane, laugh-filled morning workout session with Ayia, Aurora, and the rest of their fitness crew, Theo headed straight to his first stop: the BlueCloud Shop’s Main Kitchen. This massive facility was the heart and soul of the business, where all the base preparations for the various shops took place. Because Theo wasn’t just a responsible business owner but also a passionate culinary chef, he took hygiene and organization very seriously.
Haruto Haki, BlueCloud’s incredibly capable General Manager, happily took the lead. He guided Theo through the spotless, stainless-steel stations, enthusiastically explaining the streamlined prep workflows they had implemented. Theo was thoroughly impressed. Watching the bustling, orderly kitchen, he couldn’t help but marvel at Haruto’s management skills. Setting up an enterprise-level operation this flawless in just a couple of months was nothing short of a miracle.
With a glowing review left for the kitchen staff, Theo moved on to his next destination: the massive construction site of the upcoming Fuji Jump Large Factory. Construction had kicked off a couple of months ago, but between his hectic schedule and his hands-off management style, Theo had only seen the very initial groundbreaking.
When his car pulled up, he was joined by Sayuri, the brilliant CEO of Fuji Jump, and Sam, the sharp and ever-reliable CEO of Umbrella. These two powerhouses were the ones actually steering the ship on this massive project, allowing Theo to comfortably play the role of the proud investor.
The moment Theo stepped out of the vehicle and looked up at the towering structure, his jaw nearly dropped. The building was shooting up toward the sky at a breathtaking pace. If he had to guess just by looking at the impressive steel framework and rising walls, he would have estimated it was already halfway done.
Theo, Sayuri, and Sam followed the duo into the heart of the action, navigating past active cranes and busy crews.
"How are things tracking so far? Any safety hiccups or unexpected delays?" Sam asked, her business instincts kicking in immediately.
"Not a single one, don’t you worry!" the Chief Engineer replied with absolute confidence. "We pride ourselves on being the top construction firm in the state. Safety isn’t just a rule for us; it’s a lifestyle. The site is running like clockwork."
Theo looked around at the sheer scale of the project, highly intrigued. "And what’s the current timeline looking like? When do you think we can officially cut the ribbon?"
The architect beamed with pride, adjusting his blueprints. "Well, we are actually smashing through our original estimates. Initially, we drafted a conservative five-month timeline to get everything fully built. But after two months of intense, highly synchronized work, we are already floating around sixty percent completion. Because of that, we’ve happily adjusted our final deadline down to just four months total."
Theo, Sayuri, and Sam exchanged surprised, delighted glances. Theo was especially stunned. In his past life, constructing a mega-facility of this scale in under four months would have been completely dismissed as a fairy tale. At least, that was true before I died, Theo thought to himself with a secret smile. Who knows, maybe technology back home finally caught up after I left, but seeing it happen right in front of me is still wild!
"Does that mean the entire factory will be fully operational by the end of June?" Sayuri asked, her eyes sparkling with pure excitement. This factory was the golden ticket for Fuji Jump. With a massive boost in printing capacity, they wouldn’t just dream about reaching and competing against the big publishing houses—they could even start dreaming of expansion to other countries!
"You bet," the engineer confirmed with a nod. "We are on track to wrap up everything between the last week of June and the first week of July."
Sam and Sayuri grinned at each other, practically radiating determination. They both knew that a faster construction timeline meant they needed to kick their own corporate preparations into overdrive to ensure a seamless launch.
Theo felt a massive wave of excitement wash over him. This factory wasn’t just another item on his checklist; it was the single largest financial investment of his entire life, crossing a staggering one hundred million dollars! It was a massive gamble, but seeing it rise so beautifully gave him total confidence that this dream factory was going to function flawlessly.
The rest of the grand tour went incredibly well. The chief architect and engineer walked them through every section of the massive site, enthusiastically explaining the technical details, the heavy machinery being used, and the precise timeline for each phase. Theo, Sayuri, and Sam watched the bustling scene in awe. The sheer speed, coordination, and efficiency of the crew were unlike anything they had ever witnessed. Every worker moved with absolute purpose, and every machine operated in perfect synchronization.
Seeing this masterclass in project management firsthand, it finally clicked for the trio exactly why HEM Co. was universally recognized as the absolute best construction company in the entire Bluecorn State. This wasn’t just a flashy title or empty marketing hype—their stellar reputation was earned through pure hard work, flawless execution, and top-tier professionalism.
Theo felt an immense wave of relief and satisfaction wash over him. He was especially glad that he hadn’t cut corners and had happily paid top dollar to hire the very best firm in the business. The absolute last thing he wanted was to pour his life savings into a massive investment, only for a subpar construction company to do a sloppy job, use cheap materials, or drag out the timeline with endless delays.
But looking around at the pristine framework and the meticulous attention to detail at every single corner of the site, those worries completely evaporated. Everything HEM Co. touched was being built to the highest possible quality standards. With a proud smile on his face, Theo looked up at the rising structure one last time, his heart racing with anticipation. He absolutely could not wait for two months to fly by so he could officially cut the ribbon and open the doors to his dream factory!