Chapter 318 Unable to even provide the most basic companionship
After the elimination process, only three people remained on the long list.
They are Director Ming of the Design Management Department, Acting Director of the Materials Supply Department, and Vice Minister Xu.
Incredibly, all three of them directly or indirectly intervened in this matter.
Seeing that Jiang Si stared at the list for a long time without saying a word, Huo Tingzhou reached out and pulled her into his arms, gently resting his chin on the top of her head.
But he hadn't had a chance to speak yet.
"I'm fine." Jiang Si leaned back, her voice a little muffled. "I'm just very surprised..."
At this point, she glanced back at Huo Tingzhou.
As he said, these people had provided her with a lot of help during her time at the company.
Because of their kindness and care.
Jiang Si even expressed her gratitude on the phone more than once, saying how fortunate she was to have met such a good leader.
To be honest, if Chi Heng hadn't explicitly told her...
There's a mole within the company.
She would never have thought of these people.
“I understand.” Huo Tingzhou understood her unspoken words. After a pause, he said, “You can know a person’s face but not their heart. It’s normal for some people to lose control of their true feelings.”
His voice wasn't loud, but it inexplicably carried a calming power.
Jiang Si subconsciously leaned closer to him.
"Now that we know who it is, we need to be more careful when we interact with them in the future."
After saying that, Huo Tingzhou's gaze fell on the list in her hand.
"These people are very experienced, so you must not confront them head-on."
Jiang Si nodded.
Now that the general area has been determined, she will definitely pay extra attention in the future.
"By the way," after finishing the business, Jiang Si asked, "How long will you be staying this time?"
When she asked that question, she already had the answer in her heart.
Huo Tingzhou probably won't be able to stay at home for long this time.
After all, his time was never up to him, something Jiang Si had already mentally prepared for when they got married.
Especially now, with only three months left until the grand competition in October.
The grand competition wasn't a military secret; she had heard Huo's father mention it before.
This time, Huo Tingzhou will be piloting China's latest fighter jet.
This aircraft model was only officially put into service this year, and its code name is J-7I!
Its performance was significantly improved compared to previous models, but because it was not mass-produced, there were only 34 of them in the whole country.
Currently, it has only been issued to a small number of elite units.
Huo Tingzhou's Fourth Division was only allocated three aircraft.
Jiang Si didn't really understand this; she had only overheard Huo's father mention it casually during a conversation.
The new aircraft is good, but the operating system has changed a lot this time.
Pilots need to spend a lot of time adapting and getting used to the new environment.
In addition, Mr. Huo also said that there will be a single-player stunt competition among the events of this grand competition.
Huo Tingzhou and his team needed to pilot fighter jets and complete a series of highly difficult maneuvers at an altitude of 500 meters.
There is no room for error during this process.
Although she was mentally prepared, Jiang Si was still stunned for a moment when she heard Huo Tingzhou's answer that there were only two days left.
Huo Tingzhou took in her reaction.
After such an incident, he should have been by her side, protecting her from the storm.
But now he can't even provide the most basic companionship.
Thinking about all this, Huo Tingzhou felt both guilty and remorseful.
"I'm sorry, honey."
Jiang Si shook her head and interrupted, "It'll only be a few months, it'll be quick."
That's what she said, but something else kept coming to mind.
I don't know if he'll be able to come back before the two little ones' first birthday this time he's away for training.
They were on Qiongzhou Island when the baby turned one month old.
Apart from Huo's mother, no one else in the family was able to attend.
The old man still feels regretful about this.
Fortunately, the two little ones stayed in Beijing this year.
This regret can finally be remedied.
So a long time ago, they started discussing how to hold a lively first birthday party for Sui Sui and Zhao Zhao.
So, the old man has started practicing calligraphy every day again recently.
I plan to write the invitations myself.
The baby's first birthday party is on National Day, and the whole family will be there. It would be terrible if he, as the father, wasn't there.
Jiang Si felt that something was missing.
However, the training camp was of great importance, and the schedule was beyond Huo Tingzhou's control.
Therefore, Jiang Si only thought about this matter in her heart and did not say it aloud.
However, as if he had guessed her thoughts in advance, Huo Tingzhou suddenly said, "I will come back before the National Day holiday."
Jiang Si was utterly astonished. "This...this won't work, will it interfere with your work?"
"No," Huo Tingzhou answered firmly, knowing that she would worry if he didn't explain clearly.
So he honestly confessed, "I've pretty much figured out how to operate the new aircraft, so the training should go smoothly."
These words were spoken.
Jiang Si immediately recalled the two weeks he had been out of contact.
Unsurprisingly, Huo Tingzhou's next words confirmed her guess.
Two weeks ago, after learning that the provincial military region had also been equipped with two of the latest J-7I fighter jets.
He then took the elite personnel selected from several major flight schools and went to the flight base of the Heilongjiang Military Region.
After that, they underwent a two-week closed training program there.
"No wonder..." He's lost so much weight.
As she spoke, Jiang Si reached out and touched his face. "When you go back to training this time, you must take care of your health."
Huo Tingzhou grasped her hand, and seeing the heartache in her eyes, he solemnly responded.
"Yes, you too."
With only two days to go, every minute and every second is especially precious.
During their eye contact, it was impossible to say who was more proactive.
In short, after discussing these important matters, the two became like dry tinder and a raging fire, and there was no stopping them.
With the children not around, there are almost no concerns.
Huo Tingzhou's stamina was still astonishing; the ambiguous sounds continued in the room for a long time, only gradually subsiding in the latter half of the night.
Jiang Si was exhausted and fell asleep almost immediately.
Fortunately, her workplace was considerate and gave her three days off.
But when I woke up, my half-day off was gone without a trace.
Jiang Si felt sore all over, and even after drinking the spiritual spring water, her legs still trembled uncontrollably as she went downstairs.
There was no one at home at the moment, so Huo Tingzhou simply picked him up by the waist and placed him on the sofa.
"How are you? Is anything bothering you?"
He asked very seriously.
Just like her tone last night, it's hard for Jiang Si not to overthink it.
"No." She immediately changed the subject after saying that. "I'm hungry."
"Please sit down first, I'll get it for you right now." After saying that, Huo Tingzhou rushed to the kitchen like a gust of wind.
While Jiang Si was eating, Huo Tingzhou sat on the living room floor, patiently playing with building blocks with the two little ones.
Jiang Si belatedly realized, "Why are Sui Sui and Zhao Zhao being so well-behaved today?"
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