Chapter 909: You're good at taking advantage of situations!
So that's the reason. These people are quite capable; they've even learned to apply pressure. But it probably won't be of much use; Old Jin is the one who calls the shots at the base.
"I can't say where this thing came from, but the fact that there's only one and so many people want it shows how important it is. Why don't you go and study it?"
Old Jin rolled his eyes: "The stuff hasn't even arrived at the base yet! How am I supposed to study it? But I've already sent people over, and one of the old experts went with them! But everyone thinks we made it. Now all sorts of people are trying to contact me, so I'm pretending we made it ourselves. But let's not talk about that. So when are you coming back?"
Gu Yin looked at everyone and coughed lightly: "Well, it's not easy for me to come home, and since I'm already back, and things at the base are urgent, I'll stay a few more days?"
Mr. Jin fell silent again.
After a long while, he finally found his voice: "What do you mean? Stay a few more days? A few more days?"
"Well, I have to see what the leaders think. I'm in Beijing right now." Gu Yinzhu emphasized the words "Beijing".
Mr. Jin: "...Two days, today and tomorrow. I'll be back tomorrow night!"
"Sir, it takes a whole day to get to the base from here! Even if I leave now, I won't get there by tomorrow!"
Mr. Jin: "...Three days at most! No more than that!"
Gu Yin remained silent.
Jin Lao: "..."
Old Jin took a deep breath: "Speak, how many days do you want? You better take it easy. The data for those nine people is out, and you didn't come back to check on them. Even your uncles didn't dare to make a move."
"My uncle is more than happy if I don't go back, so he can do it himself! Alright, I'm not asking for much, five days, including today and the day I go back, five days is fine! That means I'll only be in Beijing for three days, which suits you perfectly!"
Mr. Jin was so angry he almost fainted!
"You little brat, you're really pushing your luck! Fine, five days! If you don't come back in five days, then... never mind, if you don't come back, I'll go out and get you myself!"
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
The Gu family members felt a chill run down their spines watching how Gu Yin interacted with her boss.
"Is it really okay to say this? Won't it be bad for you?" Li Mengxin looked at Gu Yin with some concern, after all, she was her boss.
Even before Gu Yin was born, Chi Xing said with a smile, "Auntie, don't worry, Sister Yin is a treasure at the base! Everyone treats her like a treasure! She's the group's darling! Because Sister Yin deserves it! She's capable, approachable, always ready to help, hardworking, and never causes trouble. Who wouldn't like her!"
Gu Yin chuckled: "Not bad, you used all the idioms you know. You should learn more later."
"You're so annoying!" Chi Xing stomped her foot, her face slightly red. After all, she really wasn't very educated and didn't want to learn, it was too difficult for her!
Listening to their conversation, everyone realized that taking a vacation was indeed not difficult, and they all became happy.
After all, there are five days!
"Such a long holiday! That's great! It's been so long since we've all gotten together. I'll talk to the Chu family about it later! How about we have a get-together at the farm tomorrow?!"
With Chu Yan away, the two elders were somewhat lonely. Because of this, Madam Chu rarely went out and stayed in the capital to keep him company.
Speaking of this song, Gu Yin was momentarily dazed. She had forgotten that she was married and a daughter-in-law of the Chu family. She had come back to visit her parents' home instead of the Chu family, which was a bit inappropriate.
"I'll go call some people over to have dinner together now," Gu Yin said, getting up to leave.
"No need to go, they're not home. They went to the temple to burn incense today and haven't come back yet!" the old man shouted.
Offering incense? She remembered that the two elders hadn't really believed in this before, so what?
"When did Grandpa Chu and Grandma Chu start believing in this?"
Grandpa Gu sighed: "Not long after Chu Yan left, Brother Chu had a dream that Chu Yan had done something wrong. He couldn't sleep for several days. Later, your father had no choice but to secretly send someone to check on him. At that time, Chu Yan was recuperating from his injuries. From then on, they would go to the Taoist temple for a whole day on the first and fifteenth of every month."
Today happens to be the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Gu Yin paused for a moment, then suddenly felt a little sorry for the Chu family.
Seeing her like this, Jin Wanli chuckled: "Everyone has their own cause and effect. Others only play a starting role. Whether they do it or not is their own business. The important decision is still in their own hands."
Chu Yan chose to go abroad to be worthy of Gu Yin, and also out of love. The Chu family's decision to let Chu Yan go abroad, besides liking Gu Yin and loving their country, also had its own selfish motives. They had enough money, and it would be extremely difficult for them to climb the social ladder. With Gu Yin as their daughter-in-law, as long as they followed in her footsteps, it would only be a matter of time before they went from merchants to officials.
Gu Yin knew that Jin Wanli was comforting her, and she understood all the reasons, but she still felt guilty.
"Senior Kim, have I been behaving exceptionally well lately? Do you think I'm getting cuter and cuter?" Otherwise, why would he keep comforting her? He used to be a quiet mascot!
Upon hearing this, Jin Wanli nodded: "She is indeed quite adorable. She is clever and quick-witted, has flesh and blood, clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, is stubborn but soft-hearted, never ambiguous about important matters, and also has her own little schemes in small matters. If you were in my family, the position of senior sister would belong to someone like you."
He has a broad vision and ambitious mind, making him a good candidate to be groomed as an heir. However, it's a pity that we're not from the same world.
Being praised like that by a senior colleague made Gu Yin feel a little embarrassed! After all, the person was a big shot! To be recognized by a big shot meant that one must be exceptionally outstanding.
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment. Um, could you help me out like Chi Xing does in the future?"
Jin Wanli: "...You're good at taking advantage of situations. Where would you need me? I don't think you even need Chi Xing! You can do it all yourself."
Chi Xing's eyes lit up: "I think so too! Why don't we just go back to Dabai Mountain and not go back to the base!"
Gu Yin was speechless: "That's not fair! You just said I was cute!"
This means even Chi Xing is being kidnapped!
"The food is here! Dinner is ready!" The old lady came out carrying the dishes.
"Where's your dad? Why isn't he back yet? Eldest son, you should call and ask. If he's almost here, we'll wait a little longer. If it takes too long, we won't wait anymore!" The old lady saw that Gu Qinglang hadn't returned yet, so she wasn't going to wait for him anymore. Her son was definitely not as important as her granddaughter. Besides, there were guests here, and she didn't want the guests to wait for her!
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingming quickly replied, "They're already inside! I've been keeping in touch!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yin saw Gu Qinglang walk through the archway toward them.
"dad!"
Gu Qinglang was walking briskly when he heard this and immediately waved: "Hey! Coming!"
Walking into the living room, looking at his still radiant daughter, Gu Qinglang smiled and nodded: "Looks like you didn't suffer any mistreatment in the lab, that's good, that's good."
Gu Yin was surprised: "How did you know? Grandma and Mom just said I've lost weight, and asked if I've been mistreated."
Gu Qinglang greeted Jin Wanli and Chi Xing first, then smiled and said, "If you are wronged, you will definitely fight back. Over time, your eyes will be full of sharpness, just like a sword that has seen blood, sharp and intimidating. But I see that you are very calm between your eyebrows and eyes, and there is light in your eyes. You are clever and mischievous. I think the one who was bullied must be someone else."
Gu Yin asked in surprise, "Dad, why are you talking like that? What? Have you become a monk?"
Gu Qinglang glanced at her and sat down: "Just tell me if I'm right or wrong."
"That's definitely true. So where did you go for further studies? You studied computers, why did you go to study Taoism? You haven't been fooled, have you?"
That would be quite funny.
"What advanced studies? He just accompanies Sister Chu and the others to the Taoist temple every month and learns a little bit from the masters there. He's quite the conman, don't listen to his nonsense. Let's eat! Brother Jin, Ah Xing! Let's eat!"
Gu Yin paused upon hearing this, then smiled and poured her father a glass of wine: "I'm all grown up now, I can drink a little too, this glass is for you!"
She's not home and can't fulfill her filial duties. It's alright at home, there are many people here, but at the Chu family's place... Gu Qinglang is here in her place, keeping the two elders company!
Gu Qinglang smiled and clinked glasses with his: "Don't take it too seriously. This is what I should do as a father. You just do your thing. We'll take care of things at home."
No need to say anything more, everyone understands!
After lunch, the Gu family all went to take a nap, while Old Jin and Chi Xing disappeared somewhere.
Gu Yin took an umbrella and led the captain to the Taoist temple located in the western part of the city.
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