Neither the couple revealed anything before the matter was settled.
Moreover, in order to properly fulfill Professor Xue's wish, Jiang Wanqing had to handle and hand over the factory's affairs before she could focus on her research work.
Molly and the others found her workaholic attitude strange, and knocked on the door of her office while she was counting the payments.
"Knock knock knock..."
"Enter!"
Molly went in with Hung Hing. The two exchanged a glance and cautiously walked to the desk.
"Wanqing, do you have time now?"
"Okay, right away. Wait a few minutes while I finish counting."
"good."
Jiang Wanqing glanced up at them during a break from work, thinking they were having relationship problems again and needed her mediation.
She quickly finished her work, tidied her desk, sighed, looked at them, and tapped on the table.
"Speak, what happened to you this time?"
“It’s not us, it’s you,” Molly said directly.
"I?"
As if she thought she had misheard, Jiang Wanqing pointed to herself with amusement.
"You came to my office to talk to me about my business?"
"yes."
Molly walked over, stood behind her, and massaged her shoulders, kneading and patting them, her tone caring and gentle.
“Since Professor Xue’s funeral, you’ve been working like crazy. Are you too heartbroken and trying to channel your grief into your strength? That won’t do. You need to balance work and rest. We’re all worried that your health won’t be able to handle seeing you working so hard.”
“Yes, sister-in-law, we’ve got you covered at the factory. If you’re feeling down, just take your daughter out to play and relax. Don’t worry about the factory,” Hongxing chimed in.
So they came to check on her. Jiang Wanqing was a little surprised. Looking at the mountain of documents on the table, she shrugged, as if she had really been working too hard lately.
But she had no choice but to work hard. She was afraid that if she really entered the research institute one day, her time wouldn't be as free as she had imagined. Moreover, scientific research doesn't allow for multitasking; it requires single-mindedness. So, she could only finish the work she could do at the factory first, so that she could peacefully fulfill Professor Xue's last wish.
She had just opened her mouth, wanting to explain to them, when the postman's voice came from outside.
"Comrade Jiang! Here is a confidential letter for you."
"I'll go get the letter first, wait for me."
Jiang Wanqing got up and went out, took a letter covered in stamps from the postman, and returned to her office.
"Who wrote you that letter? It's confidential...it must be very important, right?"
"Well, you guys wanted to know why I've been working so hard lately, right? Here's the answer."
She slowly and deliberately opened the letter, as if afraid of damaging its contents.
Upon opening, you'll find a sheet of Xuan paper soaked in ink; both the paper quality and the calligraphy on it are of the highest quality.
"Can we see it?"
Hearing that it was confidential, Hung Hing and Molly dared not peek at it without permission, fearing that it might be some important secret document.
"Yes, this is the letter of introduction that Professor Xue left for me on his deathbed."
The letter was covered with the handwritten signatures and seals of many industry leaders, as well as the stamps of relevant departments. This mere letter of introduction was enough to make anyone's eyes widen.
"Wow! Wanqing, what... what is this? Is it to introduce you to the research institute?!"
“Yes, Professor Xue had unfulfilled research aspirations before his death, and he hoped I could help him realize them by writing this letter of introduction so that I could smoothly enter the research institute.” Jiang Wanqing put away the letter and tugged at the corner of her mouth. “So I want to finish my work as soon as possible so that I can focus on completing his instructions without any distractions.”
Hearing Jiang Wanqing's words, Molly and Hong Xing were shocked. They hadn't expected it to be like this. It was indeed very sacred.
"I see, Wanqing. You have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Leave the factory matters to us. We will handle them properly for you. You can continue to contribute to the country's development. We will have no complaints!"
"Yes, sister-in-law, we have that much awareness. Contributing to the country's development is more important than anything else. We will definitely provide you with logistical support, so just go ahead!"
"Then... I'll leave it to you?" Jiang Wanqing patted the documents on the table. "I've taken care of everything that needed to be done. If there's anything you don't understand, you can discuss it together, or we can gather it up later and I'll handle it."
"Yes, whatever you say, we'll do."
With Molly and the others' promise, Jiang Wanqing felt much more at ease. Holding the letter of introduction, she left work early that day and showed the letter to Cheng Ran when she got home.
Quite coincidentally, it was as if Professor Xue had arranged everything in advance; even their research institutes were the same as Cheng Ran's.
He was also shocked after reading it. There was more than one research institute in the Beijing area. There must be a deeper meaning behind introducing her to the Seventh Research Institute.
"So, which day are you planning to go?"
"Hmm... let's wait a few more days. I haven't finished reading Professor Xue's notes yet. I'll wait until I know what results he ultimately wants before asking the research institute for resources."
"Okay, if you come, just look for me. Although I haven't been working for very long, I can help you as much as I can."
"Okay, okay." Jiang Wanqing hugged Cheng Ran and nuzzled against his neck. "Does this mean I got in through connections again?"
“My back door is no match for Professor Xue’s letter of introduction. It’s a pass that allows you to go anywhere without any obstacles. It’s just a matter of how the people below carry it out.”
He's right, the letter of introduction is a solid document, but in the actual implementation process, human factors are indispensable and may even become obstacles. She might have to use her wits and courage to overcome these obstacles in the future.
"You're right. So, explain the situation at the research institute to me clearly over the next few days, so I don't go there and take the wrong path, okay?"
"Of course, I'll compile a detailed list for you. You should rest and recuperate at home for the next few days."
"good!"
The two of them agreed on this. She trusted Cheng Ran's abilities, and having firsthand information would make her less hesitant.
Cheng Ran didn't have many close friends at the institute; they were all just nodding acquaintances. He took Jiang Wanqing's matter to heart and asked someone to find out what was going on when he went to work the next day.
If we're talking about the person who's been here the longest and can still help him, it has to be Deputy Director Xiao Wei.
Because the children from both families get along very well, they would play together during holidays, and over time they naturally became familiar with each other.
"Comrade Cheng, what brings you here?"
"Please have a seat. I'd like to ask you about the staff and other aspects of the institute."
"Ah, about this matter, just ask me, I'll tell you everything I know."
When Xiao Wei heard that he wanted to learn about the institute's situation, she thought it made perfect sense. After all, he was also a member of the institute. The last team building activity had turned into an unpleasant experience, so he needed to obtain information in other ways.
"I've written down everything I want to know. Take a look, and if you can answer it, write it down; if you can't, just skip it."
He pushed over several sheets of paper, each filled with questions. Xiao Wei was somewhat surprised after reading them.
"Comrade Cheng, you're well-prepared. Good, then I'll do my best to write it."
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