Chapter 1 Chapter 1 LM
In January, Dongcheng City entered its coldest season of the year, with temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Celsius for several days. The branches of trees bent under the weight of falling snow, and a chilly wind blew the fluffy white snow down, creating a granular mist that only added to the chill.
The atmosphere in the hangar of a certain aerospace institute in Dongcheng City is just like the weather today, terribly cold.
A high-pressure test of the hydraulic system is being carried out here. The atmosphere is solemn and everyone is holding their breath, staring at a slender figure.
"We must find out the problem, otherwise we won't be able to survive this New Year."
"Don't worry, didn't Manager Zhou intercept Engineer Lin this time just to let her solve the problem?"
"Yes, Engineer Lin is famous for his ability to judge things at a glance. There will definitely be no problem."
"Everyone knows you're a fan of Lin Gong, what a pity..."
A few people in the crowd were whispering.
Project manager Zhou Chucheng turned around and glared at a few people, then smiled at the young girl whom everyone called Lin Gong.
Lin Mo, a university graduate of Lin Engineering, is a favorite student of the chief engineer of the headquarters. She joined the core R&D department of the group right after graduating with a doctorate. With her strong professional ability and outstanding appearance, she quickly gained fame in the group and became a representative of the younger generation of engineers.
The project Zhou Chucheng was in charge of had nothing to do with Lin Mo, but as the Chinese New Year was approaching, problems with the project occurred frequently. It happened that Lin Mo came to inspect the subsidiary company, so he called her over to help with some ideas.
If it were someone else, they would have some complaints, but Lin Mo had no complaints.
She usually spoke softly and seemed gentle at first glance, but she was decisive and decisive in her actions. At this moment, her bright eyes, like a sharp eagle, roamed over the equipment, and her white fingers moved line by line on the notebook.
"Mr. Lin, do you see any problem?"
Lin Mo didn't say a word, but just frowned slightly, as if she was restrained by the lines of data. Suddenly, her fingertips paused, her eyes flashed with a bright light, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Check all seals and lines."
The girl's voice was soft, like a gentle spring rain. "Pay special attention to the aging of seals and pipe welding problems."
After saying that, Lin Mo took out protective gloves from her pocket and put them on, then began to check each connection point one by one.
Suddenly, there was a crowd in the garage.
About half an hour later, Lin Mo pointed to an inconspicuous connection.
"here."
Several engineers gathered around after hearing the noise.
"Material fatigue and prolonged high pressure have caused tiny cracks." Lin Mo stood up and handed the notebook to one of the engineers. "Replace the seal ring and repeat the pressure test."
"Is it that simple?" someone asked.
"Details are the most important thing in our line of work. The most inconspicuous things are often the most fatal." After saying this, Lin Mo smiled refreshingly. "Don't worry, everyone, you can go home and have a good New Year."
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the sky cleared up.
Lin Mo took off her work clothes, put on her own black down jacket, and walked out of the hangar pulling a suitcase.
Zhou Chucheng smiled like a flower behind her.
"Mr. Lin, why don't you stay a few more days? You finished your work ahead of time anyway, so you can go see the snow scenery. I'll reimburse you."
Lin Mo smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, I appreciate your kindness, but I have something else to do and I have to go back quickly."
"Oh, look at my memory!" Zhou Chucheng slapped his forehead, "I heard you're getting married this Spring Festival, right?"
Lin Mo lowered her eyes and smiled embarrassedly.
What bothered her most during this business trip was that people kept asking about her wedding.
Originally, she didn't want to let her colleagues know about this, but she didn't know who leaked the secret at the headquarters. Now everyone in the group knows about it, and some people even asked her for invitations, which made her extremely confused.
"Don't forget to send us an invitation. We will definitely make time to go."
"Mr. Zhou, as you know, our company has regulations prohibiting extravagant celebrations. Besides, we're all working on the project, and deadlines are crucial. I won't bother you with my personal issues. Thank you for your kindness. I'll bring you wedding candy when the time comes."
In just a few words, he explained the situation and shared the joy of his upcoming marriage.
Zhou Chucheng liked this kind of straightforward and unpretentious young man. After chatting for a while, they said goodbye and agreed to see each other again after the New Year.
After a week of travel, Lin Mo finally got into a taxi to the airport with ease.
Everyone says the snowy scenery in Dongcheng is truly breathtaking, but even on business trips, I've been there many times, either because it was the wrong season or I was too busy with work to enjoy it. Now, sitting in a taxi, the snow-covered landscape outside the window drifts before my eyes. While I can't quite enjoy strolling through it, I do enjoy the scenery.
Lin Mo stared out the window intently and soon became lost in thought.
In less than twenty days, it would be her wedding to Xu Tingzhou. She had been so busy with work that she felt bad about leaving all the wedding preparations to Xu Tingzhou.
Now that I have finished the work ahead of schedule, I naturally have to go back and compensate him well.
Lin Mo was so absorbed in the details of her wedding that she suddenly felt a burning sensation in her stomach. She didn't think much of it at first, but as she neared the airport, the pain intensified, and she realized she had forgotten lunch again.
After quickly completing the check-in process and passing security, Lin Mo hurried into a convenience store to buy a sandwich and milk to fill her stomach. After the food went into her stomach, the feeling of discomfort was somewhat alleviated.
When they arrived at the boarding gate, there was still plenty of time, so Lin Mo didn't rush to line up. Instead, she sat on the nearest chair and planned to finish the rest of her food before going in.
At this moment, the phone vibrated. It was a message from my good friend Wei Wei.
Wei, the pilot of the plane: [I've landed.]
Wei Wei was a few years older than Lin Mo and was a pilot at the Flight Test Institute. Lin Mo's first flight was with Wei Wei, and after two months of spending time together, they became close friends who could talk about anything.
Lin Mo knew that flight test work was quite dangerous, so she made an agreement with Wei Wei that she would send her a message every time a test flight landed.
Lin Mo's fingers danced: [Everything is going well?]
Wei, the pilot, said: "Everything has to go smoothly. Next, we just need to wait for the clouds. Conservatively, we'll be able to complete the next set of test flights within a week, and we'll definitely be able to make it in time for your wedding."
MM wants to become stronger: [Love you, mua, I've also completed my work smoothly, and I'm going on vacation three days in advance. ]
Lin Mo took a photo of the tarmac and sent it to Wei Wei.
MM wants to become stronger: [I will go back to Shaofeng first and wait for your triumphant return. ]
Wei who was flying the plane: [Xu Tingzhou went to the airport to pick you up?]
MM wants to become stronger: [No, I wanted to give him a surprise. I felt bad for him being busy with the wedding alone.]
Wei, the pilot, said: "Isn't that what he should do? He was absent from such an important event as the engagement last time, making us wait for over an hour in vain. It makes me angry just thinking about it!"
MM needs to become stronger: [He was busy with the late stages of a project recently.]
Wei, the pilot: [Is he as busy as you? As busy as me? Men often say they're busy and don't have time, but that's just an excuse. It means they don't care.]
Lin Mo sent a cute bunny emoji, followed by a voice message: [Wei Wei, when you return to Shaofeng, I will make him apologize to you in person. You can do whatever you want with him then. Don't be angry~]
Lin Mo is resolute and even stubborn inside, and she is efficient and unquestionable in her work.
But outwardly she was a real soft girl, and when she acted a little coquettishly, her voice became soft and lingering with a long tail tone, which even startled Wei Wei and she couldn't bear to criticize her anymore.
Wei, the pilot of the plane: [Alright, alright, be more careful and don't indulge him. If he bullies you again, I won't let him off.]
Lin Mo responded happily, "Okay."
To be fair, it wasn't her who spoiled Xu Tingzhou, it was Xu Tingzhou who spoiled her.
Two years ago, the two met at work, and Xu Tingzhou began pursuing her. A year ago, the two confirmed their relationship.
The research institute where Lin Mo works is located in a small town near Shaofeng City. She mainly works and lives in the town on weekdays and returns to her home in the city on weekends.
Xu Tingzhou worked in the city. Although they lived in the same city, they were actually nearly two hours' drive apart. Most of the time, Xu Tingzhou drove to the town to see her and accommodate her work and life pace.
In the past three months, Xu Tingzhou has made great progress in his work and has become busy since he took over a new project.
If she puts herself in his shoes, she can understand.
After boarding the plane, Lin Mo couldn't contain her excitement and sent a message to Xu Tingzhou: [What are you doing?]
Xu Tingzhou replied immediately: [I’m working hard, and I miss you.]
Before Lin Mo could reply, Xu Tingzhou sent another photo. It was taken of the desk calendar on his desk. The day three days later was circled in red pen on the calendar, with a few words marked on it: "Baby Comes Home Day."
Lin Mo felt warm in her heart. She wanted to say that she would see him soon, but she held back the words that were about to come out: The surprise cannot be ruined.
MM wants to become stronger: [Wait until my business trip is over. I will be back soon. Wait for me. ]
Xu Tingzhou: [Love You]
Lin Mo looked at the expression sent by Xu Tingzhou and a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her lips.
Four and a half hours later, the plane arrived at Shaofeng Airport.
Stepping out of the cabin, the biting cold wind raged, and the stomach pain came back. Lin Mo wrapped her clothes and scarf tightly and got on the shuttle bus. She didn't know if it was because of the shaking of the shuttle bus, but she felt her stomach pain getting worse and worse, almost to the point of being unbearable.
Lin Mo dragged the suitcase out of the car with great effort and rushed into the room. She urgently needed a few sips of hot drinks to relieve her fatigue.
There was a coffee shop near the entrance, serving hot orange juice. She pulled the suitcase with one hand and covered her stomach with the other, trying to speed up her pace towards the coffee shop.
The moment she saw Xu Tingzhou, she thought she was hallucinating because of the pain.
It was not until someone behind her reminded her to "excuse me" that she woke up from her dream and was sure that what she saw was a real person.
Lin Mo never thought that such a bloody scene would happen to her.
The man who said he was "working", "thinking about her" and was about to marry her was now holding another girl's hand, drinking each other's drinks with a doting look in his eyes and kissing the girl on the face.
Lin Mo knew the girl. She was the daughter of Xu Tingzhou's company boss, Wu Xinyue. She had just returned from studying abroad three months ago and was directly assigned to the company as department director.
She didn't care about these things at first, but Xu Tingzhou complained to her many times, saying that this rich girl not only used backdoors and was unprofessional at work, but was also extremely difficult to serve, and it was very difficult to work with her.
Now it seems that everything has a traceable path.
From the few words in their conversation, Lin Mo heard that during her business trip, Xu Tingzhou specially accompanied Wu Xinyue to Bali to celebrate her birthday. The two of them stayed in a high-end couple's suite and had a very memorable time. They just returned today.
Lin Mo sneered in her heart.
There is no new project. I'm afraid Xu Tingzhou has already set his eyes on Wu Xinyue three months ago, so he frequently breaks his promises to her and complains to her just to cover up his guilt.
The stomachache at this moment strangely made her particularly alert, and she only had a few seconds to sort out her thoughts.
He took out his phone and recorded a video of the two of them, and took a few photos.
She wasn't someone who could get hysterical in public. She saved the evidence, turned around and walked out of the cafe. Without a second's hesitation, she threw the photo to Xu Tingzhou with two words: "Break up."
Finally, block all his contact information.
But before he had gone far, he heard Xu Tingzhou's voice from behind: "Lin Mo——"
Xu Tingzhou finally caught up with her.
He stood in front of her, but couldn't say a word.
Lin Mo's stomach ached unbearably, as if a tentacle were tearing at her. She tried her best to stay upright, not wanting to show any weakness in front of Xu Tingzhou. A layer of sweat was already seeping from her forehead as she calmly said, "Get out of the way."
"Momo, I'm sorry, I—"
"Don't call me that, we have no relationship now."
Xu Tingzhou's shoulders drooped, he hesitated to speak, and tried to explain, but in the end he could only argue: "Since you saw it, then I don't need to hide it anymore. Lin Mo, I'm sorry, I hope you can understand me. I just want to make my parents' lives better and make my life easier."
This is the first time I've seen someone talk about being a gigolo so confidently.
Lin Mo sneered: "Are you and your family not living well?"
A big part of the reason why she agreed to Xu Tingzhou's pursuit was because of his family. It was not rich but definitely warm, with a lively and cheerful family full of laughter. That was the family she had always dreamed of, and she had hoped so much that she could have it too.
Now, he says they are not living well.
Xu Tingzhou did not answer Lin Mo's words. He straightened his shoulders and instantly regained his spirits.
"After all, we've only known each other for a short time. I advise you to move on. Your parents may not be financially bad, but they each have their own new families now. Frankly, they have little to do with you. And you still have to take care of your sick grandfather. You work at the research institute for a meager monthly salary and are busy as a dog. Just thinking about this kind of life is terrifying!"
For a moment, not knowing whether it was stomachache or heartache, Lin Mo tightly grasped the handle of the suitcase to keep herself balanced.
She stared at Xu Tingzhou and questioned him word by word, "Xu Tingzhou, stop pretending you understand everything and are doing this for my own good. It's disgusting. May I ask, did you just find out I work at the research institute now?"
Xu Tingzhou looked away guiltily: "I just met her not long ago."
Lin Mo: "Recently confirmed relationship?"
Xu Tingzhou hummed: "Ten days ago."
Pop.
A loud slap landed on Xu Tingzhou's face. Lin Mo almost used up all her strength when the slap was swung out, and a bright red handmark immediately appeared on Xu Tingzhou's face.
It would be a lie to say that I'm not sad, after all, they have been together for a year.
But I feel more angry than sad.
Xu Tingzhou had long had second thoughts, but he was not sure whether the rich girl would agree to him. He did not have a complete chance of winning, so he continued to drag her along, discussing marriage with her, and watched her choose her wedding dress, book the wedding photos, and send out the invitations without saying a word.
Finally, if he fails to get the rich girl, he still has her as a victim to cover for him. If he does get her, it won't be too late to break up with her.
This trick of "looking for a horse while riding a donkey" is really disgusting.
The further Lin Mo walked out, the more she felt that the slap was too light. If she hadn't felt stomach upset, she should have slapped him a few more times.
As we walked out of the airport, snow started falling from the sky.
The cold wind blew in with snow particles, making people shiver with cold. The stomach cramped more and more violently, and consciousness became blurred. Lin Mo could no longer hold on, and squatted on the side of the road with her fists against her stomach.
I opened the taxi app, but my phone suddenly turned off due to the cold.
*
The airport hall was bustling with people, all in a hurry, as if they were just passers-by in this world.
Yu Ke handed a cup of coffee to the man. The man had been on the phone for quite a while. He hung up and said "thank you" to Yu Ke.
The two walked side by side towards the exit. Yu Ke carefully observed the man, confirming that his expression was normal. He then bravely expressed a slight indignation: "Boss Xiao, in fact, I still feel that cooperating with that Jingbei company is not cost-effective. Should we continue to--?"
Lu Yanxiao took a sip of coffee, raised his eyelids to glance at him, and smiled casually: "Any objections? How about I let you be the boss?"
"No, no, I don't dare to have any opinion."
Yu Ke let out a sigh. No matter how close their relationship was, Lu Yanxiao was his boss after all. So he changed the subject, chatting idly: "Brother Xiao, what is your obsession with Jingbei? I've noticed over the past few years. As long as there's a way to cooperate with Jingbei, even if it doesn't make much money, we'll do it."
Lu Yanxiao ignored him and walked out of the glass door, just as the driver drove over.
The custom-made gold and black Rolls-Royce, the only one in Shaofeng City, attracted attention wherever it went. Lu Yanxiao's appearance attracted even more people nearby, some even raising their phones to secretly take photos, muttering to their companions, "He's so handsome, is he a celebrity?"
Yu Ke had long been accustomed to the feeling of being the center of attention when traveling with Lu Yanxiao, and was not surprised by it.
He and the driver put the suitcase into the trunk and continued the previous topic: "I guess it must be the girl I like in Beijing North? The one with LM engraved on the model?"
Lu Yanxiao had already walked to the car door. When he heard the letters "LM", he paused in his movement to open the door. He glanced sideways at Yu Ke, but before he could say anything, he felt a slight force on the left side of his clothes.
He turned his head and saw a girl squatting on the ground, holding the suitcase with one hand and grabbing his clothes with the other. The girl lowered her head and her face could not be seen.
Lu Yanxiao thought it was another fanatical pursuer of "bumping into porcelain", frowned, and showed disgust in his eyes.
Just as he was about to pull the hand off, the girl looked up at him.
"Sir, I'm sorry, I'm in so much pain. Could you please lend me your phone so I can call 120?"
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