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Upon returning to Huailin City, Lu Han immediately went to visit Chen Yan.

Previously, Lu Han and Chen Yan were not very familiar with each other. The machinery factory was very large, with several separate factories besides the steel mill, including machine tools, engines, pumps, compressors, castings, automated equipment, and agricultural machinery.

The equipment parts from the machinery factory are used in shipbuilding, power generation equipment, construction, chemical industry, mining, and other fields.

Chen Yan was an eighth-grade fitter at the steel plant, and he was highly respected there. Lu Han knew him, but they didn't have much contact.

The machinery factory is a state-owned enterprise, and Tang Ping is the factory director, holding the same rank as the municipal party secretary. However, his power is limited to the machinery factory.

Fu Sanjun was in charge of the entire city, but he didn't have much power over the production and operation of the machinery factory. However, the factory's administrative documents were still issued by the city government.

Therefore, when Wu Zheng launched the campaign to investigate those who had entered factories through back channels, the machinery factory had to obey the management of the municipal party committee.

The reason Wu Zhengkai was able to protect Yang Zheng was that he didn't want things to get too tense with Tang Ping.

To put it simply, although they are individual entities, they are also closely related.

Lu Han thought about many unacceptable facts, but when he saw Chen Yan, he couldn't help but tear up.

What a spirited old man he used to be, walking with a shaky gait, now has a ferocious face and a hunched back, looking like a person in their twilight years.

"Master Chen..." she said, her voice choked with emotion.

"Lu Han? You, what brings you here? Is Yang Zheng doing poorly in Shanghai?"

Chen Yan's first concern was for his apprentice.

"Yang Zheng is very good, very good. I have been temporarily transferred back to Huailin City Machinery Factory."

Lu Han quickly explained that, thankfully, the old man's voice was loud and clear, and he seemed to be in good spirits.

"Yang Zheng is fine, why are you crying? You're trying to scare me to death," Chen Yan complained.

He Chunxiu hurriedly welcomed Lu Han into the house: "That's just how the old man is, don't mind him, come in quickly."

Lu Han smiled, went inside, and took out a small radio from his bag.

"Master Chen, Yang Zheng made some money making prosthetics for people, and he specially bought me a radio to bring back. He said, 'You can know what's going on in the world even while sitting at home.'"

As Lu Han spoke, he changed the channel, and soon the sound of traditional opera came from it.

"Hey, stop, that sounds great, that sounds great."

Chen Yan was overjoyed. He already knew that radios were only sold in big cities like Shanghai.

"Yang Zheng is so thoughtful, knowing I'm bored at home. Lu Han, this thing must cost a lot of money, right?"

"Yang Zheng didn't say that he had to ask Professor Dong to use his connections to buy it."

"This child, really..." A tear rolled down Chen Yan's dry eyes.

"Will Yang Zheng come back for summer vacation?" He Chunxiu asked.

"He asked me to tell you that he won't be coming back for summer vacation; he's going to help Professor Dong make a prosthesis."

"My career is more important; if I don't want to come back, I won't."

Although Chen Yan said that his career was the most important thing, he was still very disappointed.

"Master Chen, it's mainly because your apprentice is so outstanding that Professor Dong is extremely fond of him. The demand for prosthetics is high, and many soldiers who have been on the battlefield are lining up to receive them."

"Yes, I understand their urgency. Just like Wenhui, wearing a prosthetic leg made him a completely different person. A prosthetic leg can save a life, and Yang Zhengqian's work is meaningful."

Chen Yan smiled from the bottom of his heart. Anyway, that kid was going back to Huailin after graduation, so he could see him every day from then on.

"Master Chen, I've come to visit you today because I have some technical questions I'd like to ask you."

You said you would tell me everything I know without reservation.

"I've decided to modify the steel plant's heating furnace by adding a device that automatically stops heating once a certain temperature is reached. This way, when it comes into contact with the explosion temperature, the furnace temperature will automatically drop," Lu Han said earnestly.

"Great, great... No wonder Tang Ping values ​​you so much. With your idea, you can resolve the crisis in the entire machinery factory. Tragedies like mine will never happen again." Chen Yan was overjoyed.

"Master Chen, you flatter me. Actually, I couldn't make a living in Shanghai anymore, so I asked Director Tang to transfer me to Huailin. It just so happens that the machinery factory is rebuilding the heating furnace, and I had some ideas. After communicating with Director Tang, he borrowed me," Lu Han said, bowing his head.

"I don't care about Shanghai or Beijing, or how talented others are. You, Lu Han, are top-notch. Controlling the explosion point will significantly increase the machinery factory's national standing. Besides, I still have the blueprints for your renovation of the machinery factory. I've looked at them, and they're very valuable."

"Thank you for your approval, Master Chen."

"My apprentice's friend must be quite good."

How about praising your apprentice indirectly?

"Lu Han, if there's anything you don't understand, bring the blueprints to my house, and we'll discuss it together."

Chen Yan was filled with power; at least he was still somewhat useful.

"Thank you, Master Chen. With your help, I have even more confidence."

Lu Han threw himself into his work. A person who has just broken up with their love will not find relief from the pain of missing someone by being busy with work.

The workshop was very hot, and Lu Han was covered in sweat. There was also the tedious work of modifying pipelines. He worked all day long.

That evening, I also had to meet with Mr. Chen's family to discuss the various problems he was facing.

Even so, Lu Han still missed Xia Yun.

What is she busy with? Has she eaten? Has she made any new friends?

Her dad...her dad would never agree to his precious daughter marrying a good-for-nothing.

Busy work and the pain of longing weighed heavily on the young man's frail body. Lu Han felt he couldn't hold on any longer. Like a poisoned wild beast, he wanted to escape the noisy crowd and die.

Just when things were on the verge of collapse, Yang Zheng's letter arrived.

His letter was an envelope containing another letter, and the beautiful handwriting inside instantly poured sweet mountain spring water into Lu Han's parched heart.

Yang Zheng wrote a few words: Lu Han, Xia Yun has contacted me many times. She is in so much pain that I took it upon myself to agree to forward her letter.

Love is a beautiful emotion in life, and I believe it shouldn't be allowed to become a painful shackle. If you don't want to read this, consider it me meddling. Best wishes, Yang Zheng.

You didn't meddle, you're my savior, I want to see it, of course I want to see it.

Without hesitation, Lu Han opened Xia Yun's letter. She poured out her heart, recounting every little detail of their time together and expressing her longing for Lu Han.

It turns out that he wasn't the only one suffering; it was two people.

Lu Han picked up his pen and immediately wrote back to her.

He wrote and tore up the letter, then wrote and tore it up again, wanting to tell her how much he loved her. And then? Nothing happened.

Lu Han didn't write about missing his wife; instead, he wrote about his daily work, his achievements, his confidence, and how free he was in Huailin.

Lu Han also wrote a letter to Yang Zheng, telling him that returning to Huailin was the right thing to do, and that only in Huailin could he feel a sense of belonging.

He thanked Yang Zheng for showing him the right path at a crossroads in his life.

At the same time, he told Yang Zheng that he had replied to Xia Yun's letter, saying that even if they couldn't become husband and wife, it would be good to be friends.

After writing the letter, Lu Han ate well, slept soundly, worked with more energy, and even had more inspiration. He managed to finish several difficult small designs.

The best cure for unrequited love is those letters exchanged across thousands of miles.