Chapter 6 The Fountain Pen "You're lucky, kid!"
"Comrade Zhao Shuyi, I am truly sorry, but we have to go to Shanghai in the next couple of days, so I can only ask my comrades to take you to Yunnan Province."
Looking at the male protagonist in front of her who had not yet grown up, Zhao Shuyi repeated herself somewhat uncertainly.
"Shanghai Stock Exchange?"
It's like having a pillow delivered to someone who's about to fall asleep.
When did her luck become so good?
"Yes, something's come up."
Zheng Jingxiang seemed to feel guilty for breaking his promise, and he scratched his head nervously, his ears turning slightly red.
The fact that he could state the destination directly suggests that it wasn't a particularly confidential mission.
Zhao Shuyi asked, "Comrade Zheng, may I ask how many days you plan to stay in Shanghai?"
Zheng Jingcheng was probably surprised that she would ask this question, and paused for a moment.
"We'll be here for at least two or three days, maybe a week. We'll be heading directly from Shanghai to Yunnan Province. Would you like to come with us?"
Zhao Shuyi nodded vigorously.
"May I?"
An explanation is still needed.
Zhao Shuyi feigned a dejected look, "To be honest, Comrade Zheng, I grew up in Shanghai with my grandparents. I don't know when I'll have another chance to come back after this trip to Yunnan Province. I want to go and see them."
Is it convenient?
Zheng Jingcheng stared at her for a moment before nodding somewhat blankly.
"Can."
Zhao Shuyi gave the other person a strange look, feeling that this male lead was not quite like the male lead in the book.
But who cares? A good male lead is one who can bring her to Shanghai in a logical way.
"Shall we still set off early the day after tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this question, Zheng Jingcheng seemed to snap out of a daze, "No, your train is at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. We'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. Is that a good time?"
"Okay, I can."
Although the timeframe is much tighter than before, it's not impossible.
With the matter settled, Zheng Jingcheng didn't linger and turned to leave.
After he left, Zhao Shuyi didn't rush to continue tidying up her room.
She still has many local tickets, so she needs to buy some public ones first. She can't rely on Zheng Jingcheng and the others to take care of everything.
If you can avoid causing trouble for the other person, it's best to do so.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shuyi's stomach growled twice, but instead of cooking, she went straight out the door.
She can put the remaining items in the kitchen into the storage space.
Before filling her stomach, she went to another place.
It was during working hours, and the military factory was quite quiet. The research institute was located in the southernmost corner, where it was usually undisturbed.
When they arrived at the building, Zhao Shuyi was stopped.
This is a classified unit; no one except the people who work here is allowed to enter.
"Is something wrong, Xiao Zhao?"
The security guard's tone was sarcastic, probably assuming that Zhao Shuyi had come to see Gao Zhiyun. Others might not know, but the research institute certainly did. Zhao's parents were away on a project.
Gao Zhiyun had a good reputation in the factory, and everyone thought that he and Zhao Shuyi were about to get married.
Zhao Shuyi pretended not to understand and greeted him with a smile, saying, "I'm looking for Director Guo."
The security guard quickly helped call for someone, and soon a thin man wearing gold-rimmed glasses came down with his sleeves rolled up.
Upon seeing Zhao Shuyi, he adjusted his glasses and asked, "Shuyi, is there something you need?"
"Uncle Guo, may I speak to you in private?"
The other person looked around, then pointed to the duty room, saying, "Let's talk inside."
There was only one gatekeeper, and no one else was in the guard room.
Once inside, Zhao Shuyi didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, "Uncle Guo, my dad asked me to pass on a message to you before he left."
Zhao Shuyi hesitated for a while, but in the end, she did not give him the letter from her father.
In this day and age, it's best not to leave any evidence against you.
In fact, Zhao's father only brought one sentence: he believed that Gao Zhiyun's foundation needed to be strengthened.
What seemed like a simple request was definitely a big blow to Gao Zhiyun.
Intern researchers like Gao Zhiyun typically have two paths once they arrive at the research institute.
One option is to work as a general assistant in various projects. If you pass the assessment, you can conduct your own research, but you will definitely not receive many resources.
One option is to find a teacher to mentor you and work on projects with them. The teacher will provide many opportunities and help you apply for funding and materials.
Gao Zhiyun identified his target from the very beginning and attacked it from all angles.
There are many ambitious young people like him.
Most researchers are also willing to give opportunities to ambitious young people.
If he hadn't been so greedy, wanting the secret information in Zhao's father's hands and also wanting the Zhao family's property, he might actually have had a bright future.
Unfortunately, not everyone in the world is willing to take the right path.
Zhao Shuyi snapped out of her thoughts and said, "My dad said that Gao Zhiyun's foundation needs to be strengthened and he can get more practice."
Guo Tianming paused for a moment, then nodded, "I understand."
"By the way, Uncle Guo, there's something else I wanted to say."
A hint of surprise appeared on the other person's face. "Go on," they said.
“I recently discovered something: Gao Zhiyun has a very close female friend.”
Guo Tianming frowned slightly but did not speak, presumably because he was not interested in what Zhao Shuyi had said.
That's how people who are passionate about their research should be.
However, Zhao Shuyi's purpose was certainly not solely to discuss Gao Zhiyun's relationship.
"I discovered that he had given this woman many gifts, ranging from malted milk powder and face cream to pens, watches, and bicycles..."
Zhao Shuyi glanced at the other person's face and said, "The research institute should know Gao Tianming's family and salary situation better than I do. I hope he hasn't made any mistakes he shouldn't have made."
Guo Tianming's brows were now furrowed into a deep frown.
Can you take responsibility for what you said?
Zhao Shuyi firmly stated, "I can only be responsible for my own words."
The implication is that what you've imagined is none of my business.
In fact, Zhao Shuyi really didn't know whether Gao Zhiyun had benefited from the research institute or used the institute's connections to do so. For the sake of his own future, the possibility was even very small.
But if his money comes from either this place or his parents, he will definitely be affected as well.
Zhao Shuyi didn't want him to continue living his good life by severing ties.
If he can make Guo Tianming doubt him, he won't last long.
Guo Tianming clearly understood what she meant. "I understand. If you need anything while your parents are away, you can come to me."
"I'll be traveling out of town soon. I'll contact you if I need anything. I wish you all the best in your work."
Zhao Shuyi didn't say much. Guo Tianming was her father's good friend, but their friendship was more about appreciating each other's abilities; their families weren't close.
As expected, the other party didn't ask any further questions.
After saying a few more words, Zhao Shuyi took her leave.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the research institute.
"Just lend me that pen for now, and I'll give you an extra twenty yuan."
Twenty! Really?
Gao Zhiyun gritted his teeth, "I'm only twenty. If you're not willing, I'll find someone else."
"Deal made, cash on delivery."
The twenty dollars that came for free, you'll have a chance to buy it eventually if you wait a few more months.
Soon, both of them got what they wanted.
"Hey, Zhiyun, look downstairs, isn't that Zhao Shuyi?"
Because of Gao Zhiyun's hints, everyone had long assumed that he was the Zhao family's son-in-law.
Gao Zhiyun was starting to have some doubts. Why hadn't they revealed anything about the Zhao couple's project? And no one could tell him anything.
He was surprised to hear Zhao Shuyi's name, and subconsciously thought that the other party had come to see him.
When they looked over, they only saw Zhao Shuyi's departing figure.
"Huh, wasn't she here to see you?"
Gao Zhiyun was also confused, but he didn't think he was unimportant to Zhao Shuyi, so he quickly found a reason.
"I heard that the teacher and his project team left in a hurry. She probably came to ask about the situation. She never bothers us when we are at work."
"You're lucky, kid!"
The two chatted and laughed for a while, and Gao Zhiyun only stopped smiling when he turned to leave.
Zhao Shuyi was unaware that Gao Zhiyun had seen her.
Even if she knew, she wouldn't care; she's already on the bus.
To make things easier, she decided to go to a place further away to eat first and then do a big shopping trip.
When she arrived at the state-run restaurant, all that was left was braised pork, so she immediately ordered braised pork and a bowl of noodles.
After tasting the braised pork, she found it was nowhere near as good as Zhao's mother's. Even after they parted, she already missed her parents.
Suppressing her emotions, she sat in a corner and quietly finished her meal.
Zhao Shuyi confidently carried her basket to the food counter, took a lunchbox, and ordered a bowl of braised pork and a bowl of noodles, along with five steamed buns and five dumplings.
When the other person looked at her strangely, she explained frankly, "My relatives came to the city, and I brought these for them."
She didn't know if the people next to her had heard her message, but she successfully bought the items and then quietly transferred them from the basket to her spatial storage.
Then Zhao Shuyi took the money and coupons to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some biscuits, canned malted milk powder, soap, toothbrushes and other daily necessities, as well as various grains and vegetable seeds.
At least make sure she can live comfortably in a new place.
She used up some of the national tickets, but she also kept some for emergencies.
As soon as she stepped out of the supply and marketing cooperative, she saw people in the next alley carrying baskets, heads down, hurrying along, as if afraid that no one would notice their guilty conscience.
Zhao Shuyi guessed that it must be a black market.
She was a little tempted and had heard that you didn't need tickets to buy things on the black market, but because she wasn't familiar with the area, she didn't dare to go in.
Now is not the time to cause trouble.
The original owner of this body had never been to such a place before.
Without further hesitation, Zhao Shuyi turned her bright eyes away from that place and silently carried the basket to the bus stop.
As soon as they boarded the bus, two women, who were bundled up tightly, quickly jumped on as well. Once on the bus, they pulled off their headscarves, and their appearance changed instantly.
A young woman sat down next to Zhao Shuyi, her hands trembling as she held the basket.
Zhao Shuyi kept her eyes down, pretending not to see anything, and just stared blankly out the window.
Then they saw six or seven people rushing out from the direction of the black market, followed by two young men wearing red armbands who kept chasing after them.
Zhao Shuyi felt the person next to her tremble even more violently, and she subconsciously turned to the side to shield them.
Fortunately, just as those people were about to come this way, the bus started moving with a clang.
The girl next to her let out a heavy sigh. She glanced at Zhao Shuyi, smiled when their eyes met, and silently said thank you.
Zhao Shuyi shook her head slightly, indicating she had no intention of having any contact with the other party.
She's about to leave Beijing, so it's best to avoid trouble.
To everyone's surprise, the girl was grateful. She got off the bus midway, and before getting off, she grabbed a handful of White Rabbit milk candies and put them on Zhao Shuyi's basket. Then, as if worried that Zhao Shuyi would return them to her, she ran away very quickly.
Zhao Shuyi looked down at the milk candy, and her mood inexplicably lifted.
This relatively good mood lasted until he saw Xu Wanqing standing at his doorstep, at which point it all vanished.
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