78: Bringing his wife and children to Harbin Institute of Technology

An'an held up the colorful paper windmill, her little face beaming with joy. Zheng Shuyun was quick and efficient, having already packed everything she needed for the trip.

The family of three traveled light and took a bus to Sun Island. The bus bumped and swayed along the way, and An'an couldn't stay still at all, her little mouth chattering non-stop. She looked up at Ye Bingwen and asked in her childish voice, "Daddy, is there really a sun on Sun Island? Will there be a whole bunch of suns?"

Ye Bingwen reached out and ruffled her braids, then replied with a smile, "Of course! The sun there is really nice, and the scenery is amazing."

An'an's eyes lit up as she listened, and she kept looking out the car window the whole way, her heart filled with anticipation.

They arrived at their destination shortly after. As soon as the car door opened, An'an immediately let go of Ye Bingwen's hand and ran into the lush green grass.

As she ran, An'an suddenly stopped, pointed to the wide expanse of the Songhua River, and exclaimed with delight, "Dad, look! What a huge ship!"

Ye Bingwen looked in the direction she pointed and saw several tour boats slowly sailing on the river.

"No problem, I'll take you on a boat ride later."

An'an smiled so hard her eyes crinkled up after hearing this, and her mood became even more cheerful.

On the other side, Zheng Shuyun walked to the shade of a tree by the river, spread out the cloth mat she had brought with her, and placed a thermos, fruit, and bread on it one by one, quietly waiting for the father and daughter to come back after they had finished playing.

As the two of them walked back, joking around, they encountered two familiar figures. It turned out to be Professor Cai and his wife. Professor Cai saw them first, raised his hand, and greeted them with a smile: "Bingwen, what a coincidence, your whole family is out for a stroll too."

Ye Bingwen was also a little surprised, and replied with a smile, "Yes, Professor and Professor's wife, take the kids out for a stroll when you have some free time."

Zheng Shuyun also stood up and politely greeted them. The two families met by chance and got along very well.

The teacher's wife looked at the lively and adorable An'an with great affection, and reached out to take the little one's hand: "An'an, how about coming with Grandma to catch butterflies over by the flower bushes?"

An'an nodded readily and skipped after her teacher's wife into the flower bushes.

Only Professor Cai and Ye Bingwen remained on the riverbank. They stood side by side and started chatting about serious matters. Professor Cai began seriously, "I've heard about the relocation of equipment in the village."

Ye Bingwen, with a serious expression, frankly stated, "There are still many obstacles in the current process, and I have been trying my best to coordinate issues from all sides."

"Just go ahead and do it. This plan will be very beneficial in the long run. I fully support you. If you encounter any difficulties later, I can help you make connections and communicate with others." Professor Tsai's attitude was very firm.

These words reassured Ye Bingwen considerably, and most of his worries dissipated. With the professor's help, the relocation would definitely go much more smoothly. He thanked him sincerely, saying, "Thank you for your help, Professor."

Professor Cai pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and revealed some information: "I have some inside news for you. The provincial science and technology commission is about to start accepting applications for a new round of application projects."

Ye Bingwen immediately perked up and focused his attention. This was a rare opportunity, both for his personal development and for upgrading the village's industries.

"Make sure you prepare your application materials and project plans thoroughly in advance. These projects are of high quality, and if we can successfully secure them, our future development can take another step forward," Professor Cai specifically advised.

"I've written it down. I'll start preparing for it as soon as I get back." Ye Bingwen already had a very clear plan in mind.

Over here in the flowerbed, An'an followed his teacher's wife, chasing butterflies and picking wildflowers, having a great time. Many beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but the little guy didn't feel tired at all.

Before long, the sun began to set. An'an, who had been playing wildly all day, lost her usual energy. She snuggled into Ye Bingwen's arms, rested her head on his back, and soon fell into a deep sleep. Her little hands were still tightly gripping the paper windmill, and she wouldn't let go even in her sleep.

Ye Bingwen carefully carried his daughter on his back, and Zheng Shuyun packed up her belongings. The two of them walked together toward the bus stop. The return bus was quiet, with a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

After arriving home, Zheng Shuyun gently carried An'an to the bed and covered her with a blanket. Ye Bingwen had just finished washing his hands and hadn't even sat down when his pager suddenly beeped. He quickly went outside to call back, and Zhang Gong's excited voice immediately came through the receiver.

"Bingwen, fantastic news!" Engineer Zhang spoke rapidly, his voice filled with joy.

Ye Bingwen's emotions fluctuated slightly, but he calmly pressed for details.

"The provincial military district has approved the formal order. The first batch consists of 500 pieces, requiring completion within three months. The total order price is over 60,000 yuan!"

The order of over 60,000 yuan came crashing down on him. Ye Bingwen was thrilled and overjoyed. But before he could even respond, Zhang Gong's tone immediately turned serious.

"This order is a significant cooperative project for the provincial military region this year. Whether we can continue this cooperation in the long term depends entirely on the quality of the finished product. We must ensure quality control and keep a close eye on the production schedule during the production process, and absolutely no mistakes can be made."

"I know what I'm doing, and I guarantee that I will deliver the qualified goods on time and in the correct quantity." Ye Bingwen's sense of responsibility was immediately amplified.

After hanging up the phone, the evening breeze blew into the room through the window cracks. The relocation of equipment in the village, the expansion of the new factory, the military orders that had just been finalized, and the science and technology commission project that was about to be applied for—one thing after another was piling up. Although the pressure was indeed considerable, every single thing contained an opportunity for development.

Footsteps sounded behind him. Zheng Shuyun walked slowly to his side, raised her hand, and gently smoothed his furrowed brows. Her voice was full of concern as she said, "Rest and sleep first. No matter how many worries you have, there's no rush to deal with them all in one night."

Ye Bingwen took her warm hand in his, turned to look at his daughter who was fast asleep in the bedroom, and all the fatigue he had accumulated from the journey was instantly swept away.

On Monday morning, Ye Bingwen arrived at the factory on time. After entering, he carefully folded the order contracts for the five hundred military products and locked them in the drawer inside his desk. Then he took out paper and pen and worked backwards to lay out the entire production plan. He listed out the production gap, the new equipment, and the personnel allocation, one by one. All of these were urgent problems that needed to be solved at the moment.