I stared at his face, pondering for a moment, and mischievously said, "Well, let's hear the bad news! After all, I thrive on bad news. It gives me positive energy."

"The bad news is that the design for the second phase of the Avalon Hills has been rejected. The groundbreaking ceremony might be delayed."

"Rejected?" Our plan was quite authoritative, so rejection was unexpected. "Wasn't it already approved? Why the rejection? Are their demands too high?"

Ryan looked at me and smiled. "Yes, reje