The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 244 - 243: Undermining the Enemy’s Foundations (1560+)_1

Chapter 244: Chapter 243: Undermining the Enemy’s Foundations (1560+)_1

"Stop crying, the things you’ve done against discipline are not limited to just this one!" said the security department official, pulling out the breakup letter that Zhou Yuanyuan once wrote to He Tiantian, with a photo of Zhou Yuanyuan inside, "This letter was written in Huo Yingjie’s handwriting by you, impersonating him, violating the institute’s regulations. You will be transferred from the institute within three days, expelled from the Party, punished, and it will go on your record. Do you have any objections?"

With such a thing happening, Zhou Yuanyuan knew she no longer had the face to stay here; leaving might be a good choice.

As for Huo Yingjie...

He was like a stone, with a heart of iron!

If she couldn’t move Huo Yingjie, then she would go after He Tiantian!

If He Tiantian died, Huo Yingjie would eventually marry, and then it would be her chance.

If she still hadn’t achieved her wish, she would personally...

"No objections, I will comply with the unit’s decision," Zhou Yuanyuan said softly, admitting yet another failure.

However, this further strengthened Zhou Yuanyuan’s resolve to deal with He Tiantian and to possess Huo Yingjie!

Seeing that Zhou Yuanyuan had realized her mistake, others decided not to pursue the matter further. After all, it was a matter concerning a woman’s reputation, and Zhou Yuanyuan came from a background; they could not be too harsh.

Officials had already written up a confession for Zhou Yuanyuan and Huo Yingjie to review, saying, "If the situation is true, please sign here, and let’s put an end to this matter!"

They had already sent some people to check Huo Yingjie’s dormitory, indeed finding that it was Zhou Yuanyuan who had slandered Huo Yingjie. This error was established, but since there was no leak of secrets, the punishment could not be too severe.

Huo Yingjie carefully read it over, noting the process of Zhou Yuanyuan’s false accusations against him. The situation was true, so he signed his name.

Huo Yingjie had anticipated this outcome. He couldn’t really send Zhou Yuanyuan to jail, but through this incident, Huo Yingjie also realized that Zhou Yuanyuan dared to be so arrogant because the Zhou Family was on a par with the Huo Family, and she felt no fear, didn’t she?

Since that was the case, there was no need to be courteous to the Zhou Family! Huo Yingjie prepared to strike at the Zhou Family, to undermine them. Without her family’s support, Zhou Yuanyuan would be like a snake without venom, easily defeated.

Zhou Yuanyuan had no choice but to sign her name as well.

In front of everyone, Zhou Yuanyuan apologized to Huo Yingjie; tears of humiliation kept falling as she wept bitterly.

They say a crying child gets the most milk, and Zhou Yuanyuan’s heartbreaking sobs won her some people’s sympathy.

Huo Yingjie didn’t want too much entanglement with Zhou Yuanyuan. After signing, he left, not wanting to see Zhou Yuanyuan cry.

Although those tears were shed for him, he had no place for Zhou Yuanyuan in his heart; thus, he felt nothing for her tears. He just hoped that Zhou Yuanyuan would stay away from him in the future and not appear in his sight.

Fearing that Zhou Yuanyuan would spread rumors in Yanjing after leaving the institute, Huo Yingjie wrote two letters himself explaining the start and end of this matter and informed his grandparents about the security department’s investigation, so they would be prepared.

At least when facing the Zhou Family, they could confront them calmly.

The Huo Family had done nothing wrong to the Zhou Family; they requested that the Zhou Family discipline their daughter and granddaughter to avoid conduct unbecoming.

Three days later, Zhou Yuanyuan indeed disappeared from the institute, taken away by the security staff to be punished.

Due to Zhou Yuanyuan’s obsessive madness, several departments were punished. Everyone wanted to send Zhou Yuanyuan away as soon as possible.

Huo Yingjie finally felt relieved; he could focus on his work again.

Whispers within the institute did not cease with the departure of Zhou Yuanyuan.

Others were curious, and Huo Yingjie’s assistant was also curious.

During a lull in work, Qian Miaomiao asked Zhou Yuanchao in a low voice, "Big Brother Zhou, did Boss really not have anything beyond friendship with Zhou Yuanyuan?"

"No, there was really nothing," said Zhou Yuanchao, "With his old-fashioned demeanor, could he possibly do such things?"

Qian Miaomiao looked up at Huo Yingjie, who had entered the laboratory and seemed like a different person, and carefully swallowed her saliva, saying, "I also think Boss wouldn’t do those things. It’s just that after Zhou Yuanyuan left, there’s been a lot of gossip behind her back, and some of it is quite unpleasant to hear."

"Hmph," Zhou Yuanchao sneered. "With the time those people spend gossiping, they’d be better off doing their experiments! The matter itself is quite simple, but some, out of jealousy, enjoy laughing at the Boss’s misfortunes to make up for their own shortcomings at work. You’re part of our group, so you better not behave like them, unable to discern right from wrong!"

"Of course, I wouldn’t." Qian Miaomiao said. "Our group has achieved so much, and it’s all thanks to the Boss’s efforts. As assistants, we’ve also learned a lot. You’re right, Brother Zhou, those people are just jealous of us."

"As long as you understand, that’s good. Stick with the Boss for a few years, and I guarantee you’ll be able to stand on your own," Zhou Yuanchao said, providing his team with a dose of reassurance to keep them from getting distracted.

The Boss was so busy with work that he was completely unaware of the rumors outside.

"You two keep an eye on things here, I’m going back to rest. I’ll come back tomorrow morning to relieve you," Huo Yingjie came over, rubbing his brows to refresh himself, exhausted and in urgent need of rest.

Zhou Yuanchao, seeing how tired Huo Yingjie was, initially wanted to talk about the rumors circulating in the research institute but swallowed his words in the end, deciding not to mention it.

"Boss, you go and have a good rest," Zhou Yuanchao said. "Xiao Qian and I will keep watch here, you can rest assured."

Huo Yingjie nodded, performed a quick wash-up, and left the laboratory.

Walking from the lab to his dormitory, Huo Yingjie looked up at the sky.

The stars were especially bright tonight, twinkling like brilliant gems. They reminded him of He Tiantian’s bright eyes.

The departure of Zhou Yuanyuan had allowed Huo Yingjie to let go.

His busy work schedule had momentarily made him forget his troubles, his longing for He Tiantian!

A year was almost up, he had done some things, but it was far from enough.

Things hadn’t gone as he had planned; there were many unexpected events.

It was a chaotic era, and also one of rationality bordering on madness!

Surviving in this era required more cunning, even deceitful tactics, as well as additional blood and humanity.

He had heard some of the rumors in the dormitory, but he didn’t care about them.

The more you try to explain such rumors, the less those people believe you!

Anyway, as long as the organization believed in him, that was enough. Everyone else didn’t matter!

The research institute was just a stepping stone for him. As long as he worked hard and achieved good results, becoming the top talent, he would have more autonomy!

For example, the upcoming vacation!

If he hadn’t achieved good results, who would dare bring it up to Chief Engineer Sun?

The thought of a twenty-day vacation made Huo Yingjie’s heart leap with joy!

All the previous hardships and fatigue seemed insignificant.

On his way to the dormitory, Huo Yingjie also ran into some former colleagues. After exchanging greetings, they began talking behind his back once he was a little further away.

They thought Huo Yingjie couldn’t hear them, but his hearing was very sharp. He caught every word, which lingered in his ears.

These people really were idle.

Just as Zhou Yuanchao had said, instead of making up nonsense, they’d be better off focusing on their work!

If they could apply such a rich imagination to their work, perhaps their progress would be faster, their achievements greater!

But no more thinking about it, he was too tired and needed to rest properly.

Without Zhou Yuanyuan around, Huo Yingjie could finally sleep with the windows wide open without worry.