The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 434 - 405 Huo Yingjie’s Tragic Story_1

Chapter 434: Chapter 405 Huo Yingjie’s Tragic Story_1

If he were to be involved in this project, according to what he knew, he wouldn’t be able to return for at least four years.

Four years!

How much time would he waste!

Moreover, He Tiantian had been to Country M, and her relationship with the Qi Family was quite close, which meant the scrutiny would be strict. If he were to participate in that project, even if he submitted a marriage report, it wouldn’t be approved over there.

Poor Huo Yingjie, he still didn’t know that He Tiantian had recognized a grandmother in Country M.

And the grandmother was the matriarch of the Bai Family.

In that case, all sorts of reviews would be even stricter.

Because the work Huo Yingjie did had a very high level of secrecy!

At the same time, the Bai Family’s status was even more sensitive!

"This project is a top-secret project, and it’s an honor for every researcher to be involved in it," Chief Engineer Sun said, "I assigned you two because your professional knowledge is strong and your minds are sharp. You are not merely representing yourselves now, but Nan City Weapons Research Institute."

Zhou Yuanchao was itching to try, brimming with excitement.

"Yes, Boss, to be involved in such a project is to leave our names in history!" Zhou Yuanchao said, puzzled, as he thought to himself that according to the Boss’s character, he should be very happy.

Huo Yingjie’s face showed awkwardness, as he obviously couldn’t say that the high secrecy would delay him from getting married!

"Chief Engineer Sun... I have personal matters, I’d rather not go," Huo Yingjie said. The project would be completed without him; it might just take a bit more time. But if he couldn’t marry He Tiantian and end up together, his rebirth would have been for nothing.

He had already lost his beloved woman once and couldn’t make the same mistake again.

Chief Engineer Sun thought for a moment and then laughed, "You must be worried about getting married, right?"

Even having lived through two lifetimes, Huo Yingjie still felt embarrassed being asked this by Chief Engineer Sun; however, he couldn’t be ambiguous about such an issue and nodded, "Yes, such a project would take a long time. Even if I complete the tasks assigned to me, there’s no guarantee I can return."

Zhou Yuanchao was surprised; the Boss was different from other people.

Everyone always talked about sacrificing the individual for the country, but in reality, how many are actually able to do it?

The Boss openly admitted it, showing a broad-minded spirit!

"Just two years, don’t worry. It won’t delay your marriage," Chief Engineer Sun predicted at most two years, which is why he said so.

Huo Yingjie still had a headache, though; two years, those people were too optimistic.

Some ideas and approaches are correct, but without the right materials, everything is just talk.

"Chief Engineer Sun, please send someone else," Huo Yingjie remained reluctant, preferring to avoid if possible.

Chief Engineer Sun looked serious and said sternly, "Comrade Huo, the institute has trained you, and now is the time when it needs your contribution. How can you shrink back? You’re considering life events, but aren’t you still too young? Once you complete the task, then get married, and it will be a double celebration. Moreover, if that woman wouldn’t want you because your contribution to work delayed the marriage, then her ideological awareness is too low, and such a daughter-in-law is not worth having."

Zhou Yuanchao also felt the Boss was going a bit too far and softly tried to persuade him, "Boss, we’ve devoted ourselves to scientific research in the hopes that our country can advance technologically and enhance national strength. Now’s a great opportunity, and we can’t miss it."

"Xiao Zhou, your awareness is even better than yours!" Chief Engineer Sun said, "Young people must get involved in the vigorous development of science and technology to realize their value."

Since Chief Engineer Sun said so, he couldn’t refuse anymore.

"Alright," Huo Yingjie reluctantly agreed, "then I will leave the institute tomorrow. I’ll go home first before reporting. For such an important project, with it taking a long time, the family would be worried if I didn’t inform them."

Huo Yingjie planned to discuss some matters of the next few years with his parents and to ask them to take extra care of He Tiantian. He couldn’t allow the wife he had finally gotten hold of to slip away.

"Alright, I’ll give you seven days off, and afterward, you two will report directly to Yanjing Research Institute," Chief Engineer Sun said, "Oh, before you leave, don’t forget to stop by my office to collect your transfer orders!"

"Alright," Huo Yingjie agreed, feeling slightly dejected.

Compared to Huo Yingjie’s low spirits, Zhou Yuanchao was quite excited.

Seeing Huo Yingjie’s demeanor, Chief Engineer Sun shook his head with a smile and said, "Since ancient times, heroes have struggled to overcome the ’beauty pass,’ the comfort of romance is the hero’s grave!"

Huo Yingjie’s face showed awkwardness as he retorted, "People are not frivolous in vain during their youth. What’s wrong with wanting to get married?"

"Hahaha!" Chief Engineer Sun laughed loudly, "That’s true, you remind me of my younger days. Love brings happiness and is intoxicating."

Just then, Aunt Li knocked and came in, saying, "What nonsense are you spouting now? Come and eat."

"Ahh, the beautiful love has now turned into a nagging companion," Chief Engineer Sun felt his old wife was a buzzkill and shook his head repeatedly.

Huo Yingjie smiled and asked, "Chief Engineer Sun, don’t you love Aunt Li anymore?"

Aunt Li, upon hearing this, was also curious to hear what the old man would say.

If it were without his old wife, perhaps he would have a different perspective.

However, in front of his wife and for the sake of a peaceful life ahead, he stated firmly, "Of course I love her, and that will never change."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Li felt a sweet satisfaction inside, but in front of the younger generation, she showed a hint of embarrassment and said, "All right, hurry it up, otherwise the dishes will get cold."

After saying that, Aunt Li walked out.

With his old wife gone, Chief Engineer Sun whispered, "Youthful couples will understand companionship in old age, you will come to understand this later."

Whether they would understand in the future, they didn’t know, but they were aware of Chief Engineer Sun’s two-faced comments with and without his wife present.

After eating at Chief Engineer Sun’s house, the two went back and began packing their things.

"Boss, are you going back to Nan City before heading to Yanjing?" Zhou Yuanchao asked, "How many days will you be separating? Can we report together?"

While packing his things, Huo Yingjie replied, "I’m not sure about the specifics yet. Don’t wait for me. Go to Yanjing directly after you’ve sorted things out."

"Alright then," Zhou Yuanchao said, feeling even happier at the thought of going home.

He had saved up quite a few Grain Coupons and money, Industrial Coupons, to take home for his family to use.

Those in research, especially the unmarried ones, hardly ever had use for them.

In the evening, Huo Yingjie asked Zhou Yuanchao to call Tang Xinliang and Qian Miaomiao over, bought some snacks, and they all went to a beautiful spot within the research institute.

"Boss, what made you think of inviting us to gather?" Qian Miaomiao asked while eating a White Rabbit Creamy Candy.

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Yuan Chao and I are being temporarily transferred to another unit, so I called you over so we could all gather together. We don’t know when we’ll see each other next."

"It’s just a temporary transfer, not a permanent move. Once the task is complete, you should return," Qian Miaomiao said. After all, this kind of thing happened every year in the institute.

So when Huo Yingjie and Zhou Yuanchao said this, she didn’t find it curious.