Su Mingqiang found himself looking forward to the time he spent working with Zhou Xiaobai every day. Her smile, her focus, and her occasional stubbornness all made him feel the beauty of life.
A month later, their drip irrigation system was officially put into use, and the results far exceeded expectations.
The base held a small celebration for this occasion, and Minister Wang personally attended to offer his congratulations.
"This system will completely change the way vegetables are produced in northern China during winter!"
Minister Wang raised his glass to announce.
"This is the result of the joint efforts of Comrade Su Mingqiang and Comrade Zhou Xiaobai!"
As everyone applauded, Su Mingqiang secretly glanced at Zhou Xiaobai and found that she was also looking at him. The two smiled at each other and clinked glasses in tacit understanding.
After the celebration, Zhou Xiaobai found Su Mingqiang, who was inspecting the greenhouse alone.
"I need to go back to the Academy of Agricultural Sciences next week to report on my work."
She said softly.
"I may need to leave for two weeks."
Su Mingqiang nearly dropped the notebook in his hand.
"Two weeks? Then... what about the experimental data?"
"You can continue recording."
Zhou Xiaobai smiled.
"I believe you can handle everything. And..."
She hesitated for a moment.
"I'll miss you, partner."
This simple sentence made Su Mingqiang's heart race.
He wanted to say something, but years of emotional repression prevented him from expressing his inner feelings.
I'll miss you too.
He finally said in a low voice.
"Come back soon."
Zhou Xiaobai nodded, then suddenly tiptoed and gently kissed his cheek before blushing and quickly leaving the greenhouse.
Su Mingqiang stood frozen in place, his fingers unconsciously touching the spot where she had kissed him, where her warmth and fragrance still lingered.
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