I had heard about the research report meeting between the master and apprentice a couple of days ago, which revealed a qualitative breakthrough in radar radio technology. However, due to He Lin's political background, Director Fei had been hesitant for the past two days.
Now that Professor Xian has personally approached us, and with his personal recommendation and guarantee, this matter has a strong guarantee. The process will be much smoother at all levels of government.
"Prepare the car, I'm going out for a bit."
"Director, you have a seminar coming up later."
After being reminded by his subordinates, Director Fei remembered.
"Let the deputy director handle this; it's rather urgent."
After saying that, he got up and hurriedly walked outside. And that was how He Lin's whereabouts were decided.
"Take care, Xinglan, be careful on the road."
He Xinglan was carrying things in both hands, leaving her no free hand to wave goodbye.
Goodbye, I'll return the lunchbox in a couple of days.
"Okay, come over to my house in a couple of days."
Not long after He Xinglan walked away, the mother and her two daughters returned home. Yu Lian was helped by her younger sister back to the guest room on the first floor.
"You'll sleep here for the next couple of days, so we don't accidentally let you fall down the stairs," Wang Meixia instructed from behind.
"Yu Xin, go and bring everything from my desk in."
"Okay, I'll go right away. By the way, sis, it's one cent per errand. I've already run five errands today, so I'll give you a discount and count it as four."
Seeing her sister trying to be clever, Yu Lian generously said, "No need for a discount. While you're at it, take my wallet out of my bag and I'll pay you right now."
"Yay! Long live my sis!"
Yu Lian had originally thought it would be convenient for her younger sister to run errands for her at home. The next second, her mother called home, telling Wang Meixia that the school was going to hold a test that every student had to participate in, and that Yu Xin should go to school for two days to review and prepare. After thinking it over, Wang Meixia agreed.
Upon hearing the news, Yu Xin was momentarily at a loss for words—she wanted freedom, but didn't want to go to school. Now she could go out, but having to go to school and study for exams was pure torture.
"No discussion. You'll start school tomorrow. I'll find someone to take care of your sister."
Wang Meixia couldn't take any more leave from school, so she arranged in advance to find someone to take care of her eldest daughter during the day.
While the mother and daughter were talking, Yu Xin went out and came back in, and received some news from Xu Fang.
"Mom, Dad is away on a business trip and won't be back. He said he's going to do some kind of joint exercise."
"Okay. It's getting late, I still need to write lesson plans. You two keep an eye on the time and go to bed early."
Meanwhile, He Xinglan returned home and laid out the delicious food and gifts she had received on the table.
"Mom and Dad, you're not angry, are you? My aunt and sister insisted on giving it to me. They wouldn't let me leave if I didn't take it, and they even made me bring the lunchbox back, saying they were very grateful to my older brother."
He Jianguo and Li Ying looked up at He Lin: "You... saved a young female comrade?" The couple's faces were full of disbelief.
"Yes, my brother came to my house in person and asked me to carry my sister home so he could borrow a bicycle from Dad at the factory. Have you forgotten?"
He Jianguo knew absolutely nothing. When he got off work that day, he only heard the old man guarding the bike shed say that his son had taken the bicycle, but he didn't think much of it at the time.
Feeling like a piece of her own flesh and blood, Li Ying couldn't help but ask curiously, "Your boyfriend? Bring him home to meet us... If you're worried he'll look down on us because of our circumstances, your dad and I can rent a place outside to make things easier."
He Xinglan stood up abruptly: "Mom and Dad, how could you lie to me like this? Besides, my sister has already been here and knows what our house is like. Her family lives in a small Western-style house, just like ours used to be, but she didn't look down on our house at all."
Hearing this, Li Ying was happy but also felt troubled: "If you go to their house, what do they do?"
"My sister's mother is a teacher, and her father is a soldier, and he's a high-ranking officer. But I don't know how high his rank is."
He Lin couldn't stand it anymore: "I'm not familiar with her, so don't make wild guesses here. Also, her father's rank is senior colonel."
One sentence shattered all the couple's suspicions. After their son went inside, Li Ying whispered, "No wonder they didn't dare to pursue a relationship; they have impeccable family backgrounds. It's truly a pity."
He Xinglan didn't understand, and stepped forward to ask, "What's a pity?"
"We're not a good match; it's impossible for our family to work out. We're not good enough for them."
Upon hearing this reason, He Xinglan thought about it carefully before returning to her room.
The next day, she made an excuse to go out and found Teacher Xian, who worked at the school.
"Grandpa Xian, I want to ask you a question."
Having traveled all the way to the school to ask him a question, Xian Mingyu asked curiously, "What kind of question could make you come all this way?"
"Is it really impossible for my brother and sister to get married? My mom says they're not a good match, but it's such a simple question. As long as both people are willing, marriage is easy."
Xian Mingyu was surprised—how did her mother know about this? He Xinglan recounted what had happened last night.
"I see. But we still need to respect your brother's and sister's thoughts. She said she doesn't want to settle down and start a family so early. It's beneficial to be friends with her, but don't impose your own ideas on others."
"I understand, Grandpa Xian. That's all, I'll head back now. Goodbye!"
After He Xinglan left, Xian Mingyu shook his head and went straight to the principal's office. The principal was beaming with joy because He Lin had been specially recruited by Institute 607. Upon seeing Teacher Xian, he immediately invited him to sit down and brewed a pot of the finest tea.
"Teacher Xian, our students will shine brightly at Institute 607 in the future, thanks to your hard work."
Teacher Xian was waiting for this sentence: "Indeed. By the way, I heard your sister lives in that military compound on Anchang Street? Your brother-in-law is quite a high-ranking official."
A bad feeling washed over him, and the principal leaned back immediately: "What do you mean?"
"What I really want to say is that I need you to act as a matchmaker and tie the knot."
The principal reluctantly agreed.
Teacher Xian valued Yu Lian's character and also saw the potential benefit her family background could bring to He Lin. Furthermore, she understood He Lin well enough to know that his background posed minimal threat to a military commander. Those who held such positions often enjoyed special privileges.
After returning home, He Xinglan pretended to be sick and asked her brother to deliver things for her.
"It's already arranged, could you go for me? Yu Xin is waiting at the door, don't be late."
Three hours ago, He Lin would have refused without hesitation. But just now, when he went to school to pack his personal belongings, he ran into Xu Fang and they talked about the fountain pen.
"What time are you meeting?"
Before anyone could react, He Xinglan blurted out, "Four o'clock in the afternoon. Yu Xin will be waiting for you at the gate after school, so don't be late."
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