Chapter 290 Are you willing to do it?
The call was from Professor Li.
Over the phone, he expressed his apologies to Jiang Si on behalf of the construction department and the entire project team.
"I'm sorry, this was our oversight, and it caused you distress."
In fact, when people saw the design drafts, many questioned Shen Dong's professionalism.
Unfortunately, due to various reasons, the investigation was not completed.
"Professor Li, please don't say that. It's all in the past now."
In fact, she was grateful to Professor Li and Dean Gao for their courageous and outspokenness.
Overturning this case won't be easy.
After all, there are just too many departments involved.
"Thank you, Professor Li," Jiang Si said sincerely.
However, Professor Li felt unworthy of her thanks.
He paused for a moment and then said, "Xiao Jiang, the follow-up to this design plan cannot be explained in just a few words."
"Are you free tomorrow morning? If so, I would like to invite you to the Construction Department so we can discuss this in person."
Jiang Si readily accepted Professor Li's kind invitation.
But after hanging up the phone, she felt an indescribable melancholy.
Although Professor Li didn't say it explicitly on the phone, Jiang Si had a rough idea of what was going on.
However, she didn't know how to bring this up with Huo Tingzhou for the time being.
Huo Tingzhou went to the military region on business today and didn't return until very late at night.
He pushed the door open very gently, afraid of waking his wife.
At this moment, only a dim bedside lamp was on in the room.
The two little ones were sleeping soundly in their cradle.
Jiang Si, however, was sitting on the headboard with a pillow in her arms, clearly lost in thought, and didn't even notice him opening the door and coming in.
It wasn't until Huo Tingzhou braced himself on the edge of the bed, staring intently at her, that Jiang Si snapped back to reality.
"When did you get back?" she asked.
"Just got back." Huo Tingzhou answered, his gaze falling on her melancholy face. "Something on your mind?"
"Not really, Professor Li just called me this afternoon."
Jiang Si repeated Professor Li's words, then sighed softly.
Actually, she didn't think that much when she submitted the article.
She felt this opportunity was rare and wanted to give it a try.
Perhaps it was because I didn't have high expectations at the beginning that I was disappointed after learning that I hadn't been selected.
Jiang Si's heart was not stirred up much.
But things are different now.
Her proposal was actually selected!
Unlike later times, where problems could be solved with a phone call or a video conference.
Due to the limitations of the time, designers still needed to coordinate with construction companies on many matters after completing their work.
For example, if any design issues arise during construction, she has to make adjustments immediately.
She needs to be present in person for all of these processes, including the acceptance of key procedures later on.
"Professor Li contacted me, probably to discuss these matters."
After a pause, Jiang Si said, "If I take on this project, I probably won't be able to return to Qiongzhou Island anytime soon."
Huo Tingzhou listened quietly, without any surprise on his face.
After Jiang Si finished speaking, he pulled her close.
After a long silence, he said, "I know."
Jiang Si looked over in surprise, "You know?"
"Um."
Huo Tingzhou gently patted the top of her head, his tone perfectly calm.
“When the farm was being rebuilt, Dean Gao and his design team stayed on the island for almost three months.”
"They only left one after another after the farm was completed and they inspected it and confirmed that there were no problems."
According to those below, Dean Gao was at the construction site almost every day during that period.
The hardships they endured during that period are unimaginable.
There was one thing he wasn't clear about: "Your project is much more complex than a factory. If it's to be built, how long will the construction period be?"
Jiang Si wasn't quite sure about this either.
In those days, there was no large machinery, and the main structure and foundation of the building relied entirely on manual labor.
Furthermore, there was no mature insulation and antifreeze technology at the time, so once the concrete and mortar froze, it would directly damage the strength of the building structure.
Therefore, the project has to be suspended from mid-November to late March of the following year.
Finally, there are steel and cement, which all require planned allocation.
There are also some special building materials that may not be available in the short term.
Taking all these factors into account, the project cycle is conservatively estimated to be around one year.
Of course, the specific arrangements and coordination depend on how the Ministry of Construction makes them.
While saying these words, Jiang Si silently observed Huo Tingzhou's expression.
She thought he would be reluctant to part with her, or at least have some other emotions.
After all, this separation wasn't just for a day or two.
Most importantly, he will not see his two children for a long time.
You should know that since the two little ones were born, he has taken care of almost everything related to the children.
The two little ones are now very dependent on him.
The first thing I do every day when I open my eyes is look for my dad.
It was precisely because of this that Jiang Si hesitated to make a decision.
Surprisingly, he remained calm.
Just when Jiang Si thought he wouldn't be able to make up his mind for a while.
Huo Tingzhou's hand, which had been caressing her fingertips, suddenly tightened.
He shook hands with their fingers intertwined.
Huo Tingzhou spoke, his voice as steady as ever, "If you want to do it, then do it. The two children can stay in the compound. Grandpa, Grandma, and Third Uncle will help take care of them, so you don't need to worry."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and added another sentence.
Her tone was exactly the same as when her master had told her that day: "You just need to take care of your health and not overwork yourself."
Hearing this, Jiang Si was both surprised and touched.
There was also an indescribable bitterness in my heart.
"Are you really that at ease?"
As she spoke, Jiang Si turned and wrapped her arms around his lean waist. "Are you really willing to let the three of us stay in Beijing? You're going back to Qiongzhou Island alone?"
"I can't bear to part with it." Huo Tingzhou's voice was a little muffled.
How could he bear to part with it?
He paused, then added, "But once you go back, I won't be able to stay with you all the time..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si raised her head in confusion.
Meeting her puzzled gaze, Huo Tingzhou slowly explained, "After my annual leave, I have to go to the flight school in Heilongjiang Province to teach, which will take about three months."
"After my coaching assignment is over, I will immediately go back and participate in a four-month closed training camp."
Jiang Si knew that Huo Tingzhou would teach at various flight schools for a period of time every year.
The reason she didn't go last year was because she was pregnant with twins.
Due to the special circumstances, the military region coordinated and rescheduled the time.
Jiang Si was unaware of this four-month-long training camp.
In fact, they had mentioned going out for training last year, but she only found out later when she saw the news in the newspaper.
It turns out that the south had been quite turbulent during that period.
The so-called intensive training was actually a cover-up.
Thinking about all this, Jiang Si couldn't help but feel a little worried.
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