The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 307 - 278: Visiting, Keep Secret_1

Chapter 307: Chapter 278: Visiting, Keep Secret_1

The next day, which happened to be a rest day.

Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao came to Chief Engineer Sun’s house, just as the hospital nurse was giving him an IV drip.

"Chief Engineer Sun, what’s bothering you?" Huo Yingjie asked anxiously. The achievements of the research institute were all due to Chief Engineer Sun’s contributions.

Because of him, the institute could produce many results every year, and he alone withstood the external pressure, providing a relatively stable environment for the institute, which was truly rare.

If Chief Engineer Sun were to fall, and a new leader took over, who knows what it would be like inside!

All they know is infighting, leaders who don’t get things done are all too common.

Chief Engineer Sun smiled, rubbed his temples, and said, "It’s nothing, just exhaustion."

At that moment, Aunt Li came out with a cup of hot water and said, "You’re not young anymore, and yet you still push yourself so hard. Even if you work yourself to death, those difficulties will still remain unsolved. I’ve told you so many times, but you never take it to heart."

"Alright, it’s rare for Yingjie and Yuan Chao to come over. Go and pour them a glass of water," Chief Engineer Sun said, not wanting to hear his wife nag. He knew better than anyone that health was the capital of revolution, but when problems arose and he couldn’t solve them, the pressure from above was intense.

If it were only the leadership’s demands, the pressure on Chief Engineer Sun might not have been so great. But now there was friction at the borders, and the sooner the new materials were developed, the sooner would China’s technology progress, ensuring extra security and fewer casualties; that’s why Chief Engineer Sun was so urgent.

Aunt Li knew her husband’s temperament and was angry in her heart, but in front of outsiders, she couldn’t embarrass him.

"Chief Engineer Sun, has the research institute received some particularly challenging projects?" Huo Yingjie asked, seeing that Chief Engineer Sun was so exhausted that he needed a glucose drip, he really felt embarrassed to continue his holiday.

He still had two days left.

Chief Engineer Sun nodded and said, "Yes, you two are not yet involved in the project, so I can’t talk to you about it. You have two more days; rest well. When you start working, I’ll tell you about it."

"Chief Engineer Sun, we’ll start working tomorrow," Huo Yingjie said, if an elder like him could disregard his own health, they, the younger ones, shouldn’t shrink back and be lazy!

"I’m also going to work," Zhou Yuanchao said. "Chief Engineer Sun, our boss is awesome. No matter how tough the project, once it’s in our hands, we’re sure to conquer it. Give us the hardest, most complicated tasks."

Chief Engineer Sun didn’t want to take up Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao’s holidays, but with the task being so heavy, he couldn’t carry on without reinforcements.

"You’ve also had a tiring journey by car; can you handle it?" Chief Engineer Sun was worried about the young people’s health. At his age, it didn’t matter much, but these young people were just starting their lives; they shouldn’t ruin their health.

Hearing Chief Engineer Sun’s words, Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao’s eyes reddened. Chief Engineer Sun was still concerned about their health despite his own condition.

"It’s fine, we’re not tired," Huo Yingjie said. "But you can’t keep overexerting yourself like this. When it’s time, you should rest properly."

"Haha, I know my own body. An old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles," Chief Engineer Sun said self-deprecatingly, hoping he could still contribute to the institute and make the most of his remaining energy.

"Hmph!" Aunt Li came out with the water, "Always boasting."

"Aunt Li, Chief Engineer Sun isn’t boasting," Huo Yingjie said. "In the research institute, without Chief Engineer Sun, there wouldn’t be so many achievements, nor would it be as stable as it is now. We researchers need a steady environment. Chief Engineer Sun has withstood so much pressure; even if he does nothing, he is the Stabilizing Sea Needle in our institute!"

"Nonsense, it can’t be that amazing!" Chief Engineer Sun waved his hand dismissively. "As the head of the research institute, I’m just doing my duty."

Despite complaining verbally, Aunt Li always felt proud of her husband deep down.

"Yingjie, Yuan Chao, have some water. I’m going to cook. Nobody leave at noon; stay for lunch," Aunt Li said, bustling about to attend to everyone.

Perhaps with outsiders present, her husband could eat a little more.

Zhou Yuanchao, holding dried beef and salted fish, said, "Aunt Li, let me help you. I brought some dried beef from my hometown, and Boss brought some salted fish from my future sister-in-law. Let’s steam some today and try it together."

"Great!" Aunt Li liked the helpful Zhou Yuanchao who often assisted her in the kitchen.

Seeing Zhou Yuanchao leave, Chief Engineer Sun asked, "How was your holiday? How is your partner doing lately?"

"The holiday was wonderful, and Tiantian is doing well too," Huo Yingjie answered. "All in all, things are looking up!"

"That’s good to hear," said Chief Engineer Sun. "Do you still have any concerns now?"

"I do, but I believe Tiantian will wait for me. We will definitely have a perfect ending," said Huo Yingjie confidently. It was his lifelong belief and desire.

When Chief Engineer Sun mentioned difficulties, Huo Yingjie vaguely guessed that he was referring to that project.

"That’s good to hear," said Chief Engineer Sun. Although life was not perfect, it was much better than before the liberation when death could come at any moment.

There were still many dissatisfactions now, but things had improved compared to the past. Chief Engineer Sun had no complaints; he believed that one day things would get better.

"Yingjie, you are the most promising person in our institute, but you are still young and have a longer path ahead," Chief Engineer Sun remarked. "Since ancient times, our upper echelons have never been monolithic. There have been both loyal and treacherous officials, and it’s no different now. In terms of research, I’m not worried about you. What concerns me is your loyalty. I’m not doubting your loyalty, but I worry that your excellence could put you in danger if it comes to the attention of hostile forces."

Sitting upright and attentive, Huo Yingjie listened carefully before asking, "No wonder the institute arranged protection for me during my vacation!"

"Protecting your safety is one aspect, but supervision is another," Chief Engineer Sun explained. "Actually, this is also good. If someone tries to frame you, you’ll have a witness. In your future work, you must strictly follow the security protocols. Documents must be kept in the safe and are not to be taken out of the office."

Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "I’ve always followed this, never taking documents out."

Huo Yingjie had a large safe that only he knew the combination to, and it was under strict guard. It would be impossible for those people to take anything from it.

At that moment, Huo Yingjie felt the little object in his trouser pocket move and remembered the Rotating Turtle Association’s spell. Let it cast a spell—with technology as the mainstay and magic as an auxiliary, the outer layers of security were foolproof.

"That’s good, you must be cautious," Chief Engineer Sun said. "Not just at work but also in your personal life! Try not to let others know your private affairs."

Hearing this, Huo Yingjie frowned and said, "In our institute, I guess everyone knows about my little private matters."

"Ha ha ha!" Chief Engineer Sun laughed. "Who told you to attract bees and butterflies? In the future, you must be careful and maintain a distance from your female colleagues."

"Understood, Chief Engineer Sun," Huo Yingjie acknowledged, taking the advice to heart.