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After Huo Yingjie boarded the train late at night, he closed his eyes to rest.

Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong took turns resting while protecting Huo Yingjie. Even though the mission was about to be completed, they dared not relax for a moment.

The train was in a good mood today and actually arrived at the station on time.

When Huo Yingjie and the others got out of the car, there were already people waiting at the exit. They got into the car and drove off.

After Huo Yingjie was safely handed over to the weapons research institute, Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong saluted him.

"Comrade Huo, thank you for your cooperation," Zhang Aijun said. "The mission is complete. I hope we can meet again someday."

Li Yunzhong was a little reluctant to part with it. He thought it would be great if every mission could be like this; he still had a childlike heart.

"Brother Huo, can I come visit you when I'm on vacation?" Li Yunzhong said softly. He had a very good impression of Huo Yingjie from the very beginning.

"Sure, as long as you can get in." Huo Yingjie smiled. He usually stayed in the lab and didn't have time to come out and play.

After Zhang Aijun and Li Yunzhong left, Huo Yingzai was outside the Political Department's Security Office when someone inside specifically checked his luggage.

Inside were the clothes, He Tiantian's shoes, and a stone turtle carved from two thumbnail-sized objects.

"Hehe, I didn't expect Comrade Huo to still have such a childlike heart!" Director Hua said with a smile to the staff member beside him.

The staff member in charge of the inspection laughed and said, "Maybe people who do scientific research are just more naive."

Huo Yingjie was a little puzzled by what Director Hua and the inspectors were saying inside, but he was too lazy to ask.

All he wants to do now is go back to his dorm, wash up properly, and get some sleep.

He couldn't sleep on the train yesterday; his mind was filled with memories of the past.

"Alright, you can go back now, Comrade Huo. Get some rest and then get back to your more important work." Director Hua smiled and shook hands with Huo Yingjie. "If you encounter any danger, or if you have any concerns, you can tell us."

"Thank you, Director Hua, I will." Huo Yingjie smiled. He would be working here for the next two or three years and would inevitably have to deal with these people. A good attitude would make others feel comfortable, and he would feel comfortable too.

After leaving the Political Department's Security Division, Huo Yingjie went to Director Liu's office to register for leave cancellation.

Director Liu was very pleased to see Huo Yingjie and, in front of Huo Yingjie, inspected Huo Yingjie's belongings once again.

"These cloth shoes are nice. Did your partner make them for you?" Director Liu looked at the cloth shoes in the box and praised them.

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Yes, my girlfriend was worried that I would get athlete's foot from wearing canvas shoes all day, so she made me some breathable cloth shoes."

"Look how pleased you are with yourself." Director Liu chuckled, puffing on his cigarette. "By the way, have you cleared up the misunderstanding between you two? Xiao Huo, you can't just leave without saying anything just because the girl trusts you. You have to say something comforting and reassure her."

"I already told you, that's why I went there!" Huo Yingjie readily admitted, there was no need to hide it from Director Liu.

In this weapons research institute, there are very few things that can be kept from Director Liu.

"You've got a good idea, kid. Now that you're free of worries, can you get back to work?" Director Liu asked. She had recently heard that a large number of challenging tasks had come in, and Chief Engineer Sun was working late into the night every day. She wondered how things were progressing.

"Sure," Huo Yingjie said with a smile. "I guarantee I'll dedicate myself to my work with the utmost enthusiasm and effort!"

Just then, Xiao Mi saw a small stone turtle carved at the very back of the box and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, how cute! Comrade Huo, where did you buy this little turtle?"

Huo Yingjie was stunned when he saw the little black turtle!

How did this little thing get here?

Shouldn't we leave it by He Tiantian's side to protect her?

He even claimed to be the master, saying that whatever he said, this little thing would listen to!

Now look what's happened! She's so disobedient and came with him. Who's going to protect Tian Tian now?

However, Huo Yingjie didn't have time to scold Xiao Xuan Gui now. He just hoped that Xiao Xuan Gui wouldn't speak or move in front of others.

Director Liu patted Xiaomi on the shoulder and said, "You silly girl, this definitely wasn't bought by Comrade Huo, it must have been a gift from his boyfriend. Put it down right now, don't take it."

Xiaomi reluctantly put it down and said, "It's so cute. Comrade Huo, did your boyfriend give it to you?"

Huo Yingjie nodded, reached out and took it, placing it in his palm, and said, "Yes! I don't know where she bought it! Director Liu, are you done with the examination? I'm a little tired and want to go back and rest early."

"Okay, you can go now," Director Liu said with a smile, helping Huo Yingjie tidy up his suitcase and fasten it.

Huo Yingjie picked up the suitcase, nodded, and turned to leave.

Seeing that Xiao Mi was staring at Huo Yingjie's back, Director Liu patted Xiao Mi's head again and said, "That's someone who's taken. Don't cause me any trouble."

Xiaomi stuck out her tongue and said aggrievedly, "I wasn't looking at Comrade Huo, I was thinking about that little turtle! I want one too. When I have time, I'll ask Comrade Huo's partner to buy one for me. I'll pay for the money and the postage."

"That's just a little playful thing between lovers, why are you getting involved?" Director Liu said. "There are so many documents over there that haven't been organized yet, get back to work!"

Huo Yingjie picked up his suitcase and left quickly.

On the way, Huo Yingjie thought angrily to himself, "Am I really your master?"

"Yes..." the little tortoise said weakly, its master was angry.

"So, are you going to listen to me or not?"

"listen······"

"Did I ask you to stay in Qijia Village to protect Tiantian?"

"yes······"

"Then why were you in my suitcase?"

"Master, I'm innocent..."

The little tortoise's mournful tone made Huo Yingjie pause in his tracks.

Injustice?

Where does this come from?

"I'll give you a chance to explain. I hope you can convince me of your reasons," Huo Yingjie said in a deep voice. The die was cast; the little tortoise had already come here with him and could no longer be sent away.

"It was...it was Sweetie who threatened to kill herself to force me to stay by your side and protect you." Little Turtle was thankful that he had thought of an excuse beforehand, otherwise he would have been exposed this time.

Huo Yingjie was taken aback again, and frowned, saying, "You're threatening to kill yourself? You're lying, aren't you?"

The little tortoise continued its mournful explanation: "Sweetie said she's safe in Qi Family Village, and she's worried about you, so she asked me to come. If I don't come, she won't let me stay by her side, and she's even threatened to speak ill of me to you. Master... you have to believe me, I'm caught in the middle, I was forced into this!"

From those people's memories, the little tortoise learned some human language, explaining it while its voice was filled with mournful sobs.

That voice and tone were so heartbreaking, they brought tears to the eyes of anyone who heard it! (To be continued.)