Chapter 7 Grandma, Here I Come! ||ヽ(*￣▽￣*)ノミ|……
"Hello, we are from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Thank you for your donation, which contributes to my country's agricultural research." One of the elderly men, with gray hair, bowed solemnly to Sang Zhitao, who was being held in Sang Leping's hands.
The three middle-aged men next to them also bowed, while the other two young men, who looked like soldiers, saluted.
This action startled Sang Zhitao so much that she stood up and hurriedly waved her hands, saying, "It's alright, it's alright, please get up, please get up."
Sang Leping carefully helped her up and then said to everyone, "Everyone here is an elder, and my sister and I are juniors. We cannot accept your kind greetings. Please rise quickly."
The old man looked at them kindly: "You are all good children. The country knows this. Don't worry, the country will not let you suffer."
"Professor Zeng, I would like to know what the research institute plans to do now?" After pouring water for everyone, Sang Lezhi sat down next to his family.
The elderly man, addressed as Professor Zeng, looked at Sang Zhitao with affection: "Comrade Sang, on behalf of the nation, I solemnly invite you to become an honorary researcher at our Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences."
Sang Zhitao looked at her in surprise. She had thought that she had only contributed spirit stones and that the country would at most give her a reward. She did not expect that she would be given a job. She was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay."
Seeing that she agreed, Professor Zeng smiled with satisfaction: "With young people like you, the country truly has a future."
After the group carefully discussed the terms of service, a middle-aged man, around forty or fifty years old, who had accompanied Professor Zeng, looked at Sang Zhitao solemnly: "Comrade Sang, I am Li Mingguo from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. We have heard from your sister that you will be traveling to other worlds in the future, so..."
After a moment's hesitation, Li Mingguo said, "I don't know if you'd be willing to stay at the research institute. Firstly, it will protect your safety, and secondly... we hope to observe your time travel in order to uncover the secrets behind it."
Sang Zhitao was somewhat surprised. She had previously thought that after being reported, she would be taken to a secret base and studied by many scientists. However, she did not expect that the country would directly ask for her advice.
Seeing her in a daze, Li Mingguo immediately misunderstood, thinking she was worried about being experimented on like the random rumors circulating online. He quickly explained, "Don't worry, the country won't do anything to harm you."
Seeing that he misunderstood, Sang Zhitao quickly explained, "I have great faith in our motherland. Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Hearing her say that, Li Mingguo breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "See you in a month. We will arrange everything as soon as possible."
He then looked at Sang Lezhi and Sang Leping: "It is said that the eldest brother is like a father and the eldest sister is like a mother. We also hope to get the consent of the family members for this matter."
Sang Lezhi and his sister exchanged a glance. Sang Leping sighed softly before saying, "Yes, we three have benefited greatly from the country's support during our upbringing. Serving the country is our responsibility as citizens, but..."
Li Mingguo said without changing his expression, "Make any requests you have. The country will certainly not burden you."
Sang Leping shook his head gently: "No, it's just that I hope Lezhi can participate. Tao Tao has only spent a short time with us, and we hope to be by her side."
Li Mingguo's smile grew even more gentle: "Of course, this is what we agreed on beforehand. In addition, we will arrange for you to meet frequently in the future. The country won't be so heartless."
Hearing his promise, both Sang Leping and Sang Lezhi breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing that things were almost arranged, Li Mingguo looked at Professor Zeng. Professor Zeng extended his hand and smiled at Sang Zhitao, saying, "Good child, see you in a month. I hope you won't suddenly time travel during this month. We look forward to witnessing your time travel."
Sang Zhitao solemnly held the other person's fingers with both hands, swayed them up and down, and said, "I look forward to working with you. Although I can't control time travel, it's okay, I will come back anyway."
As soon as she said this, even the soldiers who had been watching her coldly couldn't help but soften at her adorable gaze.
After all, it's really hard not to laugh when someone who's only about 20 centimeters tall and looks like a BJD doll says and does such things.
After seeing Professor Zeng and his group off, Sang Leping held his younger sister and said, "You're really not afraid..."
Sang Zhitao, of course, understood what her brother meant, and smiled smugly: "I'm a wind spirit now, brother, you underestimate me. I'm very good at sensing human emotions, I can feel that they won't hurt me."
Hearing her say that, Sang Leping finally breathed a sigh of relief. Sang Lezhi looked at the actions of the brother and sister, and a tear flashed in her eyes. This scene had been in her mind for a long time, and now it had finally come true, although... her sister's size exceeded her imagination.
Time flies, and a month has passed quickly.
For many, this month has been a turning point in their lives.
After Li Mingguo and Professor Zeng left the Sang family, a white paper was sent to various national laboratories.
Top talents in every discipline, such as biology, physics, chemistry, and agriculture, are required to complete their experiments and then go to the laboratory that is being built.
"Are you sure? I did just finish my experiment, but..." A bigwig in a national laboratory frowned as he looked at the top-secret transfer order he had received.
"Professor Zhang, please proceed to the base immediately upon receiving this transfer order." The officers who arrived with the order were soldiers in plainclothes. They had been instructed to keep a low profile, which is why they came to the base in person one by one.
Professor Zhang naturally understood the urgency of the transfer order, so he didn't say anything more, simply nodded and followed the person away.
This scenario is common in many national-level laboratories, where elite talents from all over the country are sent to this mysterious base.
Three days before Sang Zhitao went to the base a month later, this group of people obtained first-hand information.
"Time travel?"
"An elf?"
"Elf Stone?"
"Huh? Isn't this something you only see in novels?"
The group looked at the documents in their hands, puzzled and full of questions. They recognized every word, but when they put them into sentences, they were completely baffled.
"Everyone." The moment Li Mingguo entered, he noticed the furrowed brows of the crowd and clapped his hands.
Seeing that everyone had turned to look at him, he said, "I know you all find it incredible, but it is true. This is a huge transformation facing our country, and it also brings us a great opportunity. We hope that you will do your best to explore it, but please be careful not to shatter our hopes."
Li Mingguo emphasized the word "hope" heavily, and everyone knew that this was more than just a warning. However, everyone in their positions was a person who deeply loved the country, and they knew in their hearts what kind of opportunity this was. They just didn't dare to believe it before, but now that they had received confirmation, everyone's face was filled with the joy of being hit by a windfall.
"So where is the person now?" one of the most respected elders asked, frowning.
"Mr. Qian, he's still at home. He'll be here the day after tomorrow as agreed." Li Mingguo looked at him with great respect.
This is one of the first physics experts to return from abroad after the founding of the People's Republic of China. He is also the only one of the older generation who has achieved great success. The country originally did not plan to let him participate this time, after all, he is already ninety years old. However, after he learned the news, he insisted on coming, so the country had no choice but to agree.
At this moment, Old Qian looked at Li Mingguo with a face full of disapproval: "Nonsense! You should protect Hope and bring her over as soon as possible, otherwise what if something happens? We are the least important."
Despite being criticized in front of everyone, Li Mingguo showed no dissatisfaction. He was only worried that Qian Lao would be upset, so he quickly explained, "The child is still young. The country wants her and her family to stay a little longer and is protecting them. Don't worry."
Upon hearing this explanation, Professor Qian snorted coldly and ignored him, instead pulling the students aside to discuss various matters related to experimental testing.
Three days later, Sang Zhitao was led into the base by her older brother and sister while she was asleep.
This was the first time that Qian and his colleagues had ever seen such a living, breathing person.
All the doubts and disbelief from the moment I learned about this until now have vanished.
A note from the author:
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Suddenly realized I'm out of drafts! I'm rushing to update at 6 PM, looking forward to it!
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