Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 1170 Progress, such great progress!

"Niu San'er, tell Xiao Jiang Dagui to have the Tokyo intelligence gathering system obtain as much economic intelligence as possible, especially the movements of zaibatsu such as Iwasaki. These organizations are quite tightly organized, so be careful not to alert them. You can start by investigating the middle-level employees of their large subsidiaries."

"Yes!"

Japanese zaibatsu families valued lineage and maintained control firmly in their own hands. Outsiders were merely employees; only family members could potentially wield real power.

This tradition also gave rise to a unique adult adoption system specific to the Japanese.

Since the family has run out of talented people, but there are capable people from other families, let's adopt one as a godson and have him change his surname.

It is extremely rare for an adopted son to start his own household. These adopted sons are often more filial than biological sons and work harder.

"Arrange a car tomorrow to go to the port construction site. You should get some rest once you're done with your work."

That evening, Lin Ze wrote and drew in his study, pondering for a long time.

Around 11 o'clock, Xi Yue and Ruo Xue knocked on the door and came in, carrying a wooden basin and a towel.

"Sir, it's getting late. Let me wash your feet."

Lin Ze was still thinking about something when he came to the study and leaned back on the sofa. Xi Yue helped Lin Ze take off his socks and carefully put his feet in the wooden basin.

Ruoxue went around behind the sofa and massaged Lin Ze's temples.

Lin Ze is getting busier and busier. He can hardly stay at home all year round, and he has to think about all sorts of things from time to time.

The women didn't understand the situation or the game, and they just felt sorry for Lin Ze because he was working so hard.

Ruoxue gently supported Lin Ze's head, then took over the position of the sofa backrest herself, making Lin Ze more comfortable to rest in.

Smelling Lin Ze's scent, Xiao Ruoxue became a little restless again and couldn't help but put her hand inside her clothes.

Lin Ze opened his eyes, turned around and put his arm around her, pulling her from behind the sofa. Xiao Ruoxue's body was petite and delicate, almost too small to hold, but when you actually hugged her, she was chubby and very cute.

"Ruoxue, you're being dishonest again."

Ruoxue blinked her big eyes, "I've been naughty again. They say if you don't discipline me for three days, I'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles. Please punish me, Master!"

As she spoke, she leaned closer and murmured, "Okay, Dada, how do you want to punish me?"

Sitting on a small stool, Xi Yue blushed as she massaged Lin Ze's feet in the water. "Ruo Xue, we're still in the study. You're talking nonsense again..."

Ruoxue leaned over Lin Ze's lap, "Sister, maybe Master likes the study. There's a sofa and a big desk here. Look at this desk, you can lie on it and hide another one underneath..."

It's so hot in summer!

The next morning, several girls didn't get up.

Yesterday, Lin Ze was teaching Xi Yue and Ruo Xue to write in the study. By the end, Ruo Xue was so tired that she didn't even have the strength to grind ink, so she called the three Yamaguchi sisters over to write.

He practiced calligraphy until late at night, and finally invited Mieko over.

Mei Huizi was still the best at calligraphy and had great stamina. She was very good at cursive script and knew several ways of writing it. Lin Ze wrote with great enjoyment, and in the end, he wielded his brush and splashed ink. The girls all looked up and studied carefully.

While eating breakfast, Mieko looked radiant, with a touch of languid charm on her face. As she served Lin Ze soup, she said softly, "I don't know where you got so much strength, Master, to be able to lift Natsuko up like that..."

Lin Ze coughed. "Hey, I have something to do today."

If you let her keep talking, she'll have no choice but to continue practicing calligraphy.

After having breakfast and changing his clothes, Lin Ze took a car to the port construction site.

Niu San'er had already notified Zhou Xuejin and others, who were waiting downstairs at the office building.

Lin Ze's car arrived, and Zhou Xuejin stepped forward to open the car door.

"Mr. Lin, you've arrived. It's hot outside, let's talk in the office first."

Lin Ze looked at Zhou Xuejin and laughed, "Xuejin, you're as black as a charcoal ball!"

Zhou Xuejin smiled sheepishly. The sun was quite strong. Although he spent most of his time working in the office, he still had to go to the construction sites every day to check things out. Even with a hat on, he couldn't avoid getting a tan.

The once scholarly and elegant young man has completely transformed into a decisive and efficient dark-skinned man!

It's hot in the office too, but it's still better than being out in the sun.

For everyone, these working conditions are already incredibly good. There's a small ice factory next to the construction site that delivers ice and popsicles here every day!

Zhou Xuejin unfolded a construction progress chart.

"Mr. Lin, as you can see, since the land was leveled, we have been steadily advancing the onshore construction work according to your requirements. The onshore portion is now basically complete, and construction on the offshore facilities has also begun. This part has high technical requirements and is more difficult to construct, so progress will be slower..."

"Don't be afraid of being slow, but the quality must be good. How long do you expect it to take to complete?"

"We have recruited many engineers from Germany and Japan, as well as American engineers from the former concessions. By the beginning of next year, the offshore facilities will be basically completed and installed. Then we will start trial operation. If we include the time for personnel training, equipment ordering and production, the wharf will be basically operational by the end of next year or the beginning of the year after!"

Zhou Xuejin was also very proud when he said this.

In just a few years, we have built one of the most advanced ports in China from scratch. This sense of accomplishment is something that nothing else can bring!

Lin Ze was also quite happy; the timing was perfect.

I could get by with it, but the Japanese wouldn't have time to use it.

"Mr. Lin, as you see, according to your previous plan, various industrial zones were to be built around the port. Now that the port's land-based construction is complete, we have allocated a large number of people to carry out the construction of the industrial zones, which are classified according to industries such as bulk raw material import and export and processing, oil refining, integrated logistics, and public works."

As he spoke, Zhou Xuejin exclaimed, "Master Lin, when I received your plan, I couldn't sleep for several nights. If we had actually built an industrial zone that operated in conjunction with the dock according to this plan, what a magnificent sight it would have been!"

Lin Ze nodded, signaling Zhou Xuejin not to get agitated.

This plan was roughly a scaled-down version of the Nangang Industrial Zone of later generations. Compared with the construction plans of later generations, it was insignificant, but at this time it was an epoch-making existence.

Lin Ze didn't blindly pursue being ahead of its time; he also adapted it to the current production level, so it's estimated that it can operate for thirty or forty years without any problems.

"Xuejin, you've worked hard too. The weather is so hot now, so you must pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling measures on the construction site. The workers have a tough job, so if anyone gets heatstroke, you must treat them promptly to ensure their health is not affected."

At times like these, Zhou Xuejin would have a deep suspicion: surely Master Lin is one of us, right?

At this point, whether in China or the West, if you don't deduct wages, you're a conscientious boss; if you can pay wages in full while ensuring workers have a certain amount of rest time, you're a kind boss.

If you provide room and board, pay wages on time, and still constantly emphasize the need for stronger labor protections...

Then you've moved out of the boss category!

Progress, such great progress.