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Hearing his grandson say that, Grandpa Huo breathed a sigh of relief.
Thinking about it, my grandson is usually a person who knows what's important, so he certainly wouldn't do such a thing.
"Then tell me where this money came from?" Old Master Huo asked. After all, his grandson was working in China, and in such a confidential position, so he couldn't afford to leak any information!
Huo Yingjie laughed and said, "When I have nothing to do, I invent a few small things, and then entrust them to a patent company, so I can collect patent licensing fees every year."
"An invention? A patent company?" Old Master Huo was taken aback. "This isn't something from our country, is it? My goodness, you didn't take it abroad to make money, did you?"
Oh no, oh no, does this kid even know anything about discipline?
Seeing that the old man was agitated, Huo Yingjie didn't dare to beat around the bush anymore, lest he upset the old man and make him sick.
“Grandfather, don’t worry, let me explain in detail,” Huo Yingjie reassured him. “What I did was for civilian use, not military purposes, and it wasn’t under my name, it was under Tian Tian’s name.”
"Civilian use?" Old Master Huo asked. "That won't do either, that's breaking the rules!"
Hearing his grandfather's words, Huo Yingjie knew he would say this, and continued to explain, "Take our VCR and videotapes, for example. Even if I don't make them, foreign countries can make them within two or three years. Why shouldn't I make them and make more money?"
Grandpa Huo was somewhat bewildered by his grandson's words.
These things really don't seem to have anything to do with military matters!
Seeing that his grandfather's expression had improved, Huo Yingjie said, "Grandfather, our domestic system is simply not suitable for what I'm doing. We don't even have a proper patent law. If I don't apply for a patent for what I make, and someone abroad applies for a patent, we'll have to pay them patent fees if we want to make these things again."
"Why should we?" Old Master Huo glared. "We made it first, why should we pay them patent fees?"
"Because we are reforming the market, the economy will gradually align with international standards. If you don't follow other people's rules, they won't play with us," Huo Yingjie said. "Just because we missed the opportunity to apply for a patent, we will suffer a lot."
Old Master Huo didn't know much about these things, but what he valued most was secrecy.
"You're an engineer, and in charge of synthesizing high-tech new materials at that. You can't leak secrets," Old Master Huo reminded him. "Leaking secrets is treason!"
“Grandfather, I won’t do such a thing, I promise,” Huo Yingjie said. “There are so many people in our Huo family, and I’m over thirty myself. I have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise. How could I do such a thing?”
"That's good." Old Master Huo nodded. "Alright, I need to tell the higher-ups about this so they're aware of it. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease."
"Isn't that unnecessary?" Huo Yingjie asked, since what he authorized were all very civilian products that had little impact on the military.
"How can it be unnecessary!" Old Master Huo rebuked. "On our own territory, do you think the higher-ups don't know what we're doing? Besides, just because they don't know now doesn't mean they won't know in the future, and even if they do know, it doesn't mean they'll say anything. But we should be aware of this."
“Uh…” Huo Yingjie frowned, “Wouldn’t that be showing off our wealth?”
“Hehe, at our level, money isn’t that important anymore,” Old Master Huo said. “Unless you never use this foreign money in China again, they might not be able to find you, but if you do use it, they will investigate. And with your special status, they will investigate you at the slightest sign of trouble.”
Huo Yingjie smiled wryly and said, "That's true! I was thinking too simply. Fortunately, you reminded me, Grandfather. Then I'll ask you to help me deal with this."
"Leave this to me. As long as you don't leak any information, nothing else is a big deal," Old Master Huo said with a smile. The matter was still under control, and besides, his grandson wanted to use the money to do something beneficial for the country and its people.
"Thank you very much, Grandfather," Huo Yingjie said with a smile, feeling relieved.
After National Day, Qi Rongjun received the cleaned photos and immediately sent some to his former comrades and leaders. Then he began packing his things and leaving with his father.
As for Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi, they will stay in Yanjing for a while longer, and return to Qi Family Village when the weather gets colder.
Grandma Qi didn't mind; her main concern was Old Man Qi's feelings, since this place held memories of his struggles. Besides, Old Man Qi was getting old, and this trip to Yanjing might not be his next.
Huo Yingjie also returned to his post.
During the National Day holiday, Huo Yingjie gave everyone a break so they could watch the military parade on TV or live, which would enhance their national pride, sense of honor, and sense of personal mission.
Everyone arrived at their workplace with high spirits.
Huo Yingjie also secured several new materials projects.
Haha, just as he guessed. The country should start studying these things too.
No matter what the materials are, he will do his best to complete the task.
Then came meetings, analysis, summarization, calculations, and finally, the preparation of the lab report…
Each item was carried out in an orderly manner.
Huo Yingjie was also working hard to design the best solution when suddenly the red telephone in the office, which never rang, suddenly rang.
Huo Yingjie lowered his head, assuming it was the same blue phone he usually used, but there was no sound.
At this moment, Huo Yingjie looked up, and the red telephone continued to ring.
Huo Yingjie was a little nervous and quickly took it.
"Hello, this is Huo Yingjie." Huo Yingjie picked up the phone and said directly. After taking two deep breaths, he had relaxed, so there was no trace of tension in his tone.
Only composure and calmness.
"Hehe, Yingjie, someone will pick you up in half an hour. Just come with them." Old Master Huo's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Huo Yingjie was taken aback, recognizing his grandfather's voice, and asked, "Grandfather, where are we going?"
"I'm meeting the big boss," said Old Master Huo. "Hurry up and pack up your work; he'll be here soon."
"Yes, Grandfather," Huo Yingjie replied and hung up the phone.
Huo Yingjie had just figured it out: it must have been his grandfather who spoke to the high-ranking leader about his matter, which drew that leader's attention.
Regardless of the circumstances, Huo Yingjie is upright and fearless.
Even if someone wants to cause trouble, you still need to find evidence!
Huo Yingjie was all ready and waiting for someone to pick him up.
While waiting, Huo Yingjie wondered what questions the senior leader would ask him and how he should answer them.
After careful consideration, I have come up with a general solution.
Sure enough, about half an hour later, four people came to pick up Huo Yingjie. Xie Wu and Zhang Ning followed and protected Huo Yingjie.
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