While Lü Wensheng was observing Shiyue, Shiyue was also observing this uncle she had never met before.
Uncle Lü is very thin.
He was of medium height, thin and dark-skinned. If it weren't for the military uniform he was wearing, he would look no different from an ordinary old man.
They're the kind of people you wouldn't notice if you just threw them into a crowd.
Yet he possessed an inherent air of authority.
Perhaps because he is usually quite serious, the lines at the corners of his lips turned down slightly, and his eyes were very sharp when he wasn't smiling.
It's hard not to feel awkward around him.
And yet, this same old man looked at her with the same loving gaze, just as she had when she first met Uncle Shen.
This immediately made Shiyue feel close to Uncle Lü.
Tonight's dinner wasn't particularly lavish; it consisted of four dishes and a soup.
However, each dish was served in a large bowl, enough to satisfy everyone.
Among these dishes is a stew of cabbage, pork, and tofu.
Shiyue and her group had been in Nanping for several days, and they knew that such dishes were much rarer here than seafood.
It's clear that Uncle Lü values them very much.
After the meal, the waiter quickly cleared away the remaining food and cleaned the table.
The secretary accompanying Deputy Commander Lü went out and stood guard at the door, not allowing anyone else to move around nearby.
So the group started discussing serious matters in the room.
Deputy Commander Lü then told them the real purpose of his trip to Nanping.
One reason, of course, was the request for help from an old friend.
Shen Yuanbai called him specifically to ask him to help Shiyue.
Putting aside my old friend's request, I can't refuse to help because of the life-saving grace my parents gave me back then.
On the other hand, it was also because Deputy Commander Lü learned about the personal circumstances of He Siyi and his family.
They desperately need a family like this, where everyone is highly educated and has achieved success in their respective fields!
Because they are building a secret base.
He couldn't say what the secret base was for or where it was located, but he did tell everyone that the country had invested a huge amount of money and resources to build it. They were willing to tighten their belts and even go hungry to build it!
We attach great importance to this base and the research projects conducted thereafter!
Deputy Commander Lü expressed his hope that they would all go to the base, use what they had learned, and contribute to the country!
Of course, Deputy Commander Lü also told them that although the country had invested a lot there, the environment was still not good, and could even be described as very harsh.
Moreover, because it involves classified information, once they go there, they may not be able to leave for three to five years, or even eight to ten years, so they should be mentally prepared.
Huo Bai had actually already revealed this to them before.
When we picked them up, we said that they would probably be gone for a long time.
As for how long this period of time is?
It might take ten or eight years, or it might take a lifetime.
It was for this reason that Shiyue entrusted her house to Chuxia and Jiang Dong.
They also left a message saying that if they wanted to return to the city later, they could handle all the house arrangements themselves.
At that time, the family was already prepared to live here for the rest of their lives.
So when they heard Deputy Commander Lü say this, they didn't show any surprise, but instead expressed their determination very firmly!
Deputy Commander Lü was very satisfied with this.
Then he explained the arrangements for their group after they arrived at the base.
He said the civil engineering work there would be completed in about a month, at which time some equipment would be transported over.
Their whole family could then go to the island by boat.
In other words, they have about a month to travel around Nanping and take a look around, but it will be difficult for them to have another opportunity to come here in the short term.
Regarding the arrangements after arriving at the base, Deputy Commander Lü said that a group of experts would also be going to the island, and the He family would follow the experts' instructions.
We will arrange suitable jobs for them and Professor Liang.
As for Shiyue and Liang Yueming, as family members, they will be assigned to logistics work.
Primarily responsible for the daily lives of experts and staff.
At this point, Deputy Commander Lü smiled and said, "There will definitely be more than just the two of you working on the later stages. You just need to take good care of Professor He and the others."
As he spoke, he looked at Shiyue and said, "Take good care of your mother-in-law, and make sure your father-in-law and Lixuan have no worries. That will count as you completing your task!"
Shiyue understood now.
So, it's about making her and her sister-in-law take good care of the whole family.
As long as you keep your home tidy and take good care of your family, you can get a salary.
She immediately and happily agreed.
Deputy Commander Lü talked with them for almost an hour before he had to leave.
Because he had to continue visiting troops the next day.
Today's meeting was squeezed out of his schedule during his inspection of the troops.
Knowing he was busy, no one tried to stop him; they all stood up to see him off.
As they reached the door, Deputy Commander Lü stopped and looked at Shiyue, saying, "I definitely had to see you off before you went to the island. This time I came straight back from the army and haven't even gone home yet. Your aunt has no idea I'm seeing you today."
If she finds out, she'll definitely complain about why I didn't tell her beforehand.
Think carefully about what else you haven't prepared, and tell me so I can ask your aunt to help you get it. It's more convenient for her to buy it here than for you to buy it in Tie Liuying."
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