However, as he was excitedly preparing for the beginning of construction in Wenzhou, the government unexpectedly backpedaled, saying that Chu's design was too big and complex, and would be impossible to finish in time for the opening of the new airport. They hoped Chu would pass on the task to the second prize winner.
當他興奮的飛到溫州，準備籌辦興建事宜時，溫州市政府竟然以他的設計龐大複雜，來不及與機場同時完工為由，希望他讓賢給第二名。