The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 901 - 870: Chief Engineer Huo

Chapter 901: Chapter 870: Chief Engineer Huo

Wang Ying, seeing that her husband was out of danger, finally felt tired and hungry. After eating, she took a nap, and by the time she awoke, her husband had already been transferred to a general ward.

Zhou Yuanchao was asleep, and Wang Ying sat quietly beside him, watching her husband.

He Tiantian didn’t go in, letting the couple have some time inside by themselves.

Huo Yingjie, learning that Zhou Yuanchao was no longer in life-threatening danger, finally let go of his worries.

"It seems that from now on, I cannot keep as low a profile as before," Huo Yingjie said. He had thought that by focusing on his research, he could gain the government’s protection for his family and friends.

But that wasn’t enough; he needed much more additional strength.

From Little Rotating Turtle, he got some information.

It turned out that his research on some materials had already led the world and played an important role in the military. Those advanced materials had stumped foreign powers, but he had managed to develop them.

Some were intentionally or unintentionally collaborating with foreign forces, trying to steal the important formulas.

Damn it, he almost turned into cannon fodder again!

Fuck his grandpa!

Just as Huo Yingjie was feeling annoyed, eight people came in, escorting an elderly man.

Huo Yingjie sensed around and realized that the hospital had been surrounded and put on alert.

He Tiantian turned her head, stunned for a moment. She had only seen him on television before, never expecting to meet such a high-ranking leader in person!

Seeing the old man, Huo Yingjie hurriedly sat up, but as he couldn’t exert force with his leg, He Tiantian quickly stepped forward to help him.

"Sir, why have you come?" Huo Yingjie asked anxiously.

The elder nodded and said, "You have been wronged..."

"Tiantian, you go out first," Huo Yingjie said to his wife. With the elder’s visit, it definitely wasn’t just to comfort him; there were likely other matters.

And so, there was no need for his wife to know about them.

There were too many confidentiality regulations, and he didn’t want his wife to get involved.

"Okay," He Tiantian nodded, preparing to leave.

"Hehe, Yingjie, is this your wife?" the elder chuckled. "Truly a beauty that could overthrow cities and countries! You, young man, are fortunate!"

He Tiantian, flattered by the high-ranking leader, felt a bit embarrassed, blushed like a shy bride, lowered her head, bowed slightly as she passed by the elder, and said, "I don’t deserve your praise."

After speaking, she gracefully left the room.

There were quite a few people in the corridor outside; He Tiantian went straight to visit Zhou Yuanchao.

A man beside brought a chair over to the bedside, and the leading elder sat down.

"The incident in the laboratory this time has caused regret within the party, and it’s been a hardship for you and your colleagues," the elder said. "Those people are outrageous!"

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Luckily I didn’t die and I can still contribute to the nation for another fifty years."

"Ah," the elder replied with relief, "This incident was indeed unexpected for us. After questioning, the spy revealed that the recent materials developed by us have been problems that the international community has been struggling with for a long time. We have made progress here, but the outsiders can’t sit still because they do not know to what extent the technology of Country H has advanced. What you’ve shown has made them restless."

Huo Yingjie gave a wry smile and said, "The tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind."

Seeing Huo Yingjie’s expression, the elder consoled: "Yingjie, you are a pillar of the state, and as we are constructing a great nation’s powerful arsenal, we need you. As for your family’s safety, I will personally arrange for someone to protect you."

Huo Yingjie couldn’t refuse, and at the same time, he didn’t want to hide his capabilities and give foreign forces an easy time.

Only by becoming more talented and exceptional could their family be more secure.

"Sir, I will continue to make an effort," Huo Yingjie said. So far, in the field of domestic material science, he considered himself second to none; no one dared claim to be the first.

The top leader nodded with satisfaction, "The previous laboratory was too simple. A decision has been made to build a new laboratory in Xicheng. I will assign a comrade to assist you with the daily work so that you can focus on research. You will be the Chief Engineer there, mainly in charge of material science."

The organization didn’t want to place the new workshop in an inaccessible area, but some experiments were impossible to conduct in a laboratory setting and had to be carried out in a factory.

After all, it was impossible to have all the necessary equipment in the laboratory.

But this was also good; Huo Yingjie could come home every day.

Chief Engineer Huo?

It was indeed an enticing title!

As long as he was fully in charge, he could ensure total secrecy.

Spies?

He didn’t want to let a single one inside.

"Thank you for your support," Huo Yingjie nodded. It seemed that the materials he had developed had played a significant role at critical moments.

The nation’s important equipment had made progress.

"Work hard, and your future will be limitless," the top leader nodded. "Alright, take a good rest!"

Only with talent was it possible to achieve technological progress.

Huaxia Country had wasted many years and must strive to catch up!

Being backward would lead to getting beaten!

This ironclad fact made them realize the urgency of the situation!

With the domestic reform and opening up, as well as foreign countries deepening their understanding of Country H, they gradually understood Napoleon’s words: Relying on the advantage of firearms is temporary; it is unwise to wage war against a vast and ancient empire. China is a sleeping lion, and once it wakes, it will shock the world.

Country H had already proven this saying with facts, and in the future, they would use more facts to show how terrifying a woken lion could be!

After the leader left, Huo Yingjie remained silent for a long time.

He Tiantian entered while Huo Yingjie was still contemplating his own affairs.

"Brother Yingjie, no matter what decision you make, I will support you," He Tiantian said. They were involuntarily involved in the jianghu, enjoying the benefits of the nation’s stability, and they also had to do their part for their country.

He Tiantian understood!

So she didn’t want to make things difficult for Huo Yingjie.

"Hmm, but I won’t leave you for a remote place," Huo Yingjie said. "I’ll be fully responsible for constructing a materials laboratory in the suburbs of Xicheng," Huo Yingjie said. "I will manage it my way, and such an incident will never happen again."

"I believe in you," He Tiantian said. "As long as you are doing well, I don’t care about the rest. If being in a remote place is safer, then go, just remember to come back once in a while."

He Tiantian was frightened.

Going through such ordeals twice was nearly too much for her to bear.

"Heh, that’s not necessary," Huo Yingjie said. "It’s good that these hostile forces have exposed themselves this time; it’s actually an opportunity for me and Yuan Chao."

He Tiantian sat sideways on the edge of the bed, resting her head gently on Huo Yingjie’s shoulder.

She had her own career and hobbies, so she understood Huo Yingjie’s feelings, hoping that he too would have an opportunity to showcase his talent rather than leading a life of mediocrity.