Dusk hung low, and the city was illuminated by colorful lights, resembling a bustling painting. Lin Yu sat alone in his office, his desk piled high with documents. Files regarding the old town regeneration project were scattered about in disarray. He furrowed his brow into a deep frown, his eyes filled with exhaustion and anxiety. Ever since this project began, difficulties had arisen one after another, making the pressure feel as heavy as Mount Tai, yet he could find no breakthrough.
Suddenly, his mobile screen lit up, breaking the oppressive silence of the office. Reflexively, Lin Yu picked up the phone. Seeing that the call was from Su Yao, a complex wave of emotions welled up in his heart. On the one hand, he was grateful for Su Yao's concern at such a time; on the other hand, he did not want her to see him looking so disheveled, fearing she would worry too much about him. After a brief hesitation, he pressed the answer button.
"Hello, Su Yao," Lin Yu said, trying his best to keep his voice calm, though a trace of exhaustion inevitably leaked through his tone.
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