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Huo Yingjie smiled. Qian Miaomiao was thinking about the data instead of the upcoming investigation, which showed that Qian Miaomiao was a good comrade who was dedicated to scientific research.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Huo Yingjie comforted Qian Miaomiao. "As long as you're safe, it doesn't matter if the data is lost, it's all in your head."
Qian Miaomiao, choking back tears, felt a little relieved after hearing her boss's words.
Yes, as long as the person is there, the data will remain!
However, this accident was too sudden and had not been anticipated.
“Boss, the explosion started from Zhou Yuanchao’s place. I don’t know what materials he put in there to cause this to happen,” Qian Miaomiao said. “But Zhou Yuanchao is usually a rough guy. However, when he is working, he is very serious and would not make a silly mistake like taking the wrong materials.”
Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Yes, I also believe in Zhou Yuanchao!"
Just then, Chief Engineer Sun came over, saw Huo Yingjie, breathed a slight sigh of relief, and asked, "Where are the others?"
"Tang Xinliang has already taken Zhou Yuanchao to the hospital. I'll wait here for the organization's investigation," Huo Yingjie said. Several people followed behind Chief Engineer Sun, including Director Hua.
Director Hua stepped forward and said politely, "Due to confidentiality requirements, you are the person in charge of this project, and you must come back with us to assist in the investigation."
"I will obey the organization's decision!" Huo Yingjie nodded without offering any explanation.
Huo Yingjie looked at Chief Engineer Sun and the other staff members, bowed and said, "Thank you all for your hard work."
"Boss..." Qian Miaomiao said excitedly, "This was an accident..."
“Whether it was an accident or not, we will investigate,” Director Hua said. “This is the institute’s rule, and no one is exempt.”
Huo Yingjie reassured Qian Miaomiao with his eyes, and Chief Engineer Sun said, "You should know the rules. Cooperate with the organization's investigation outside. Don't cry and whine. Trust the organization."
"Yes!" Qian Miaomiao's face was covered in tears, her round face was covered in black dust, and two lines of tears left two streaks. "I will."
Director Hua took Huo Yingjie away and disappeared down the laboratory corridor.
Qian Miaomiao could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
Chief Engineer Sun patted Qian Miaomiao on the shoulder and said, "Comrade Qian, don't cry. The organization will give Comrade Huo a correct judgment."
Besides him, only Director Hua understood the importance and danger of Huo Yingjie's experiment.
No one wants accidents to happen, but things often don't go as planned.
Qian Miaomiao wiped away her tears, her face covered in even more dust, making her look like a little kitten. She nodded and said, "Crying won't help. I must help Boss and hope he can get out soon."
Chief Engineer Sun personally supervised the testing personnel to check the inside and ensure that no one had tampered with it.
Qian Miaomiao and Tang Xinliang were also taken to the interview room for questioning about the events of that day.
That evening, Huo Yingjie was in the detention center when he heard Director Hua say that Zhou Yuanchao had woken up and was out of danger, which put his mind at ease.
"Comrade Huo, please don't take offense. We're doing this to protect our comrade." Director Hua personally came over to talk to Huo Yingjie. "In the research institute, only you, me, and Chief Engineer Sun know the importance of your mission!"
“Yes, Chief Engineer Sun specifically instructed me when I accepted this task. I arranged for three assistants every day according to the experimental procedures, and there was nothing wrong with it. I don’t know why the explosion occurred.” Huo Yingjie frowned, he had been extra careful.
Director Hua nodded; he also didn't believe Huo Yingjie would deliberately cause an explosion.
“There are three possibilities now. First, operational error; second, problem with the materials; and third, which is the last thing we want to see, a problem with the personnel,” Director Hua said in a deep voice. “Chief Engineer Sun is personally leading the team to supervise the testing, and I believe the results will be available soon.”
Director Hua took out a pack of cigarettes, handed one to Huo Yingjie, and said, "Here, have one!"
Huo Yingjie shook his head. He didn't smoke, but after shaking his head, he held out his hand and said, "Then I'll have one."
Director Hua tossed Huo Yingjie a box of matches, telling him to light his own cigarette.
Huo Yingjie lit a cigarette, took a puff, and his mouth and trachea couldn't stand the pungent smell of burning tobacco.
"Cough cough cough..." Huo Yingjie coughed incessantly, putting down the cigarette he had already taken a puff of. "Sigh, smoking can't lessen my worries, so I'd better not smoke anymore."
Director Hua smiled and said, "What man doesn't smoke?"
“There are plenty of men who don’t smoke,” Huo Yingjie said. “Drinking has some health benefits, but smoking has absolutely no health benefits.”
Director Hua spoke to Huo Yingjie as if they were having a casual chat, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
In his younger days, he mostly worked in the underground, which gave him a deep understanding of human psychology. He used to judge people's thoughts by observing their expressions and actions during conversations.
While they were chatting, Director Hua was also observing Huo Yingjie and found no problems.
From an official standpoint, this is Huo Yingjie's job. If he does it well, he can become the youngest scientist in China, and a self-taught one at that, a true genius!
Privately speaking, Huo Yingjie comes from the Huo family of Yanjing, which is one of the most prominent families in Yanjing. He would never do anything to disgrace his family or bring shame to them!
About two hours later, around 9 p.m., Chief Engineer Sun arrived.
"Chief Engineer Sun, what's the situation on your end?" Director Hua asked, not avoiding Huo Yingjie.
Seeing that Director Hua didn't mind, Chief Engineer Sun said, "After Zhou Yuanchao woke up, I went to ask him personally. He said that the explosion only occurred when he put in a material called M. However, that material was similar in color and density to material M, so he didn't notice anything wrong at the time. But after putting it in the reaction vessel, the chemical reaction was very different from that of real material M. But by the time he realized it, it was too late, and he was then knocked unconscious by the smoke."
"M material?" Huo Yingjie was taken aback. He had a feeling that Zhou Yuanchao had been made a scapegoat!
“Yes, it’s M material,” Chief Engineer Sun said. “I sent someone to ask the materials department, and they confirmed that the material given to us before was indeed M material. Three people checked it at the time, so there couldn’t be any mistake. These materials were taken by Qian Miaomiao from your group. Qian Miaomiao also said that she took the materials directly to the laboratory and didn’t go through anyone else. We are currently checking to see who else has been to your laboratory besides you. We should be able to find out by tomorrow.”
Huo Yingjie didn't speak, he just squinted and remained silent.
"Comrade Huo, what are you thinking about?" Director Hua noticed that Huo Yingjie was lost in thought, exchanged a glance with Chief Engineer Sun, and asked in a low voice.
Huo Yingjie rubbed his face with both hands and said, "I'm certain this was a premeditated bombing aimed at me!" (To be continued.)
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