AWB Chapter 265 I hope your talent can be as fragrant and mellow as this tea!
Chapter 265 I hope your talent can be as fragrant and mellow as this tea!
"Judging from your sister-in-law's complexion, she probably doesn't have a big appetite!"
"Even if you have a small appetite, you shouldn't only eat such a tiny bit. Deputy Regiment Commander Lu, you really don't cherish such a beautiful wife."
Hearing these gossips, Lu Yifeng slapped the young soldier on the head: "You're getting married but you're not letting your wife eat her fill?"
My sister-in-law was clearly trying to save us money by not taking up our cafeteria portions. Otherwise, why do you think Brother Lu only got one serving?
"Oh, I see! It seems we were overthinking it!"
"Of course! And, my sister-in-law is an excellent cook. If you've ever eaten her food, you'll remember it for three days and three nights!"
"Really? You've eaten it?"
"Isn't this necessary? I even helped settle my sister-in-law into the army..."
After dinner, Qiao Manman went to her family's residence, while Lu Yuan took the opportunity to give Ni Xinpeng the fertility pills: "Congratulations on getting your wish. These two fertility pills are a wedding gift for you!"
"This is too precious, Deputy Regiment Commander. I was able to marry Lanlan thanks to your and Brigade Commander He's help. How could I possibly accept such an expensive gift?"
Lu Yuan knew about Qiao Manman's mission and didn't care much about these things. He patted Qiao Manman's chest and said, "It's better that you and Comrade Su are doing well than anything else!"
Ni Xinpeng said gratefully, "Thank you so much. I will definitely work hard and make a good life for Shilan!"
Su Shilan caught a glimpse from afar, and in a flash, Lu Yuan's face overlapped with that of the benefactor who had saved her that day.
Ni Xinpeng turned around and saw Su Shilan staring at Lu Yuan. His heart skipped a beat: "Wife?"
Su Shilan smiled and said, "Yes, are you done with your work?"
"I'm done with work!" Turning to look at Lu Yuan, who had already walked away, she tentatively said, "That was my boss. He gave me two fertility pills when he saw I was getting married!"
Su Shilan asked, "What is a fertility pill?"
"It's a drug that can make you have twins. Honey, would you be willing to have my baby?"
Su Shilan nodded: "I'm willing!"
If it had been two weeks ago, Su Shilan would most likely have called off the engagement. But as she spent more time with Ni Xinpeng, she discovered that he was reliable, ambitious, and courageous.
Su Shilan thought to herself that no matter who saved her, Ni Xinpeng was partly to blame. They were a team, and everyone who went on the mission that day was her savior.
Therefore, she did not betray her original intention.
Hearing the affirmative answer, Ni Xinpeng was relieved. He hugged the person tightly and held them in his arms for a long time.
Three days passed in a flash, and Bai Jiafu came to visit again.
This time, not only him, but also his superior was mobilized.
Bai Jiafu identified himself: "Comrade Qiao Manman, I am Bai Jiafu, a researcher at the Feitian Research Institute. It's a pleasure to meet you! This is my superior, Dean Huo Wangshu!"
Qiao Manman greeted the two in surprise: "Hello, Researcher Bai! Hello, Dean Huo!"
"Comrade Qiao Manman, first of all, I have to apologize to you."
I accidentally saw the blueprints that day, and I thought they were very valuable, so I copied them and studied them carefully.
During this period, some experiments were also conducted, which proved that it could indeed improve engine performance, so I reported it to my superiors.
We're here to invite you to join our research institute. We hope you can forgive us for acting without our consent!
Qiao Manman remained silent, her eyes lowered, weighing the pros and cons.
Bai Jiafu thought she was angry, and hurriedly explained, "I know that every design drawing is the result of the engineer's hard work, but I really want the country to become stronger."
Only when our mountains and rivers are safe and sound can our country prosper and its people live in peace. Our motherland has suffered too many hardships, and I believe you, like me, wish you could dedicate your talents to your work and use science and technology to empower China.
Qiao Manman nodded: "I really want to serve my country, but my abilities are limited."
"No limits, no limits! You're better than many researchers!"
Huo Wangshu, however, was very cautious: "Comrade Qiao, did you design this drawing independently? We've investigated, and you haven't received any professional training in mechanical engineering!"
Qiao Manman took the drawing and glanced at it, finding that it was exactly the same as hers.
"I don't deny that I only went to high school, but my father graduated from a vocational school in the 1950s, and he studied mechanical design."
Moreover, this drawing isn't particularly complex. Many researchers at the institute could easily draw it.
It is possible to draw it, but it will take a lot of attempts to determine the final direction.
Huo Wangshu nodded: "That's why I'm willing to come and meet you. I hope you have real talent and learning!"
He then asked Qiao Manman many professional questions. Qiao Manman, who was well-read and had a good memory, answered them very well.
More importantly, having witnessed the prosperity of later generations, she would come up with many interesting ideas, which can be called innovation.
Of course, she was also helpless when faced with complex content. But in order not to ruin her image, she embarrassed herself, used her points to exchange for answers in the system shop, and stammered out the answers to the other party.
Huo Wangshu's eyes grew brighter as he listened, and finally he stood up, extended his right hand, and sincerely invited Qiao Manman to join the research institute.
Qiao Manman hesitated for a while before saying, "Actually, I'm only good at theoretical discussions, so I might not meet your requirements."
"It's alright, it's good that you have an idea. As for the rest, Comrade Bai can help!"
Qiao Manman thought of her mission and shook her head: "Comrade Huo, I'm married and have a lot of things to do on weekdays, so I may not be able to devote myself fully to the research."
"In that case, I'll be considered an unofficial staff member. If I have any good ideas or draw up any blueprints, I can submit them to the research institute so that Comrade Bai and the other researchers can verify and improve them. What do you think?"
"This is too unfair to you!"
Qiao Manman didn't take it to heart: "We're all contributing to the country, and I'm just doing what I can. Besides, you have to assess me first, make sure I have real skills, and then assign me a grade."
Huo Wangshu thought for a moment and agreed. He signed a temporary employment contract with Qiao Manman and gave her an envelope.
"This is the prize money for that blueprint!"
Qiao Manman smiled and thanked them, put the envelope on the table, and went back to the kitchen to pour tea for the two of them.
The tea is good tea, Longjing tea bought in Hangzhou. The water is also good water, spring water collected from the mountains. But something was added—a kind of herbal concoction called "Tongxin Dan" (同心丹).
Huo Wangshu finished the tea in one gulp, his brows and eyes relaxing: "Good tea!"
Qiao Manman chuckled: "I'm glad you like it!"
Huo Wangshu hummed in agreement: "I hope your talent can be as fragrant and mellow as this tea."
Qiao Manman remained silent, saw the two off, and slumped onto the bench.
Thinking to myself that I, a self-taught amateur, am really lacking, I want to take out all the blueprints at once and help the scientific research cause reach a new level.
Because he was only a mediocre person, he was afraid of making a mistake that he couldn't explain, so he hesitated to act.
Fortunately, today was the beginning. From now on, all she needs to do is send the design drawings over from time to time.
"Host, you're being far too cautious. You've already given him the Heart-Connecting Pill, then threw out a stack of design blueprints and made him kneel down and call you 'Master'!"
"No, no, that person is the real master. My achievements today are due to you and my past life experience. Don't be so smug, or you'll get struck by lightning."