Qian Duoduo stood in her own courtyard, looking at the bustling crowd in front of her, and couldn't help but sigh, "It seems like this courtyard hasn't been this lively in a long time!" Just as she finished thinking this, she saw a sprightly old lady slowly walking over with the help of her nanny, followed by Wen Ya, Liu Ting, Lu Qing, and Lu Fen.
Following closely behind, the director of the research institute and two deputy directors arrived. The sight of so many cars drew curious glances from the neighbors. Although they knew the woman of the house was wealthy and often had cars coming and going, it was still unusual to see so many people coming together.
When the visitors saw that Lu Yuan was truly awake, sitting peacefully on the bed, chatting and laughing with everyone, the scene was truly moving.
Qian Duoduo looked at all this and sighed helplessly. She had originally planned to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Lu Yuan about everything that had happened over the past few years, but the constant flow of people made her have to temporarily abandon that idea. Fortunately, Hu Da and Peng Fei had already sent the children to kindergarten, otherwise, things would probably be in complete chaos by now.
Roy expertly poured tea for the institute's director and two deputy directors before stepping outside to stand guard. They were all delighted to see Lu Yuan finally awaken. After all, they were all researchers; there wasn't much backstabbing or indirect communication involved.
The institute director, his face beaming with excitement, gripped Chief Engineer Lu's hand tightly, his voice trembling slightly as he said, "Chief Engineer Lu, it's wonderful that you've regained consciousness! This is not only a great blessing for our institute, but also a blessing for the entire nation of China!"
It's important to understand that back then, Lu Yuan led his elite team in arduous work, overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges. After more than 1,500 days and nights of hard work and struggle, they finally succeeded in developing China's first intercontinental ballistic missile designed and manufactured entirely by the Chinese people. At that moment, the entire nation rejoiced, and the world was astonished. However, just as everyone was still immersed in this immense joy, misfortune struck Lu Yuan—he suddenly fell into a coma.
Since then, Lu Yuan's team has been in chaos. Some members, unable to bear the disarray after losing their leader, chose to leave and join other teams; but thankfully, a group of core members remained steadfastly by Lu Yuan's side, never abandoning him. They firmly believed that as long as Chief Engineer Lu could one day regain his senses, the team would surely be able to regroup and create new glories.
Unfortunately, despite the persistent efforts of these key personnel, the lack of a highly talented and charismatic leader like Lu Yuan resulted in virtually no progress in intercontinental ballistic missile research over the years. The Chinese military leadership and national leaders paid close attention to this situation and provided substantial support and expectations. After all, individuals like Lu Yuan, capable of accomplishing such a challenging task in just five years and accurately launching intercontinental ballistic missiles to their designated locations, are extremely rare, and it is unlikely that another like him will emerge in the future.
Lu Yuan sat quietly on the hospital bed, a faint smile on his pale and thin face, his gaze gently fixed on the director of the research institute before him. He moved his lips slightly and slowly began to speak, “I only just woke up this morning. My wife told me that I had been in a coma for a long time. To be honest, even I can clearly feel the changes in my body, especially my hands and feet. I can’t muster any strength in them now; they’re limp like cotton. I think it will probably take a long time for rehabilitation training to slowly restore my body to its previous state. So, I hope that you leaders will be understanding of my situation.”
Hearing Lu Yuan's words, the institute director frowned slightly and exchanged glances with the two deputy directors beside him. All three knew that this was indeed an unavoidable reality. After all, anyone who had been bedridden for five years would inevitably experience a decline in the function of their limbs. Moreover, their institute was responsible for developing classified weapons related to China's national security, demanding extremely high standards from its researchers. They needed not only a clever and flexible mind, but also incredibly dexterous hands, keen eyes for detail, and a constantly active thinking ability. However, judging from Lu Yuan's current condition, he was clearly far from meeting the standards for immediately returning to work, but they still had to say a few pleasant words.
So, the institute director cleared his throat and replied with a smile, "Chief Engineer Lu, don't worry, just take good care of yourself. We're not in a rush to deal with work. Health is the foundation of everything. Once you've recovered, you can come back and show your skills again! We're all waiting for you to rejoin the team!"
After the institute director and his entourage slowly left the room, a faint smile gradually appeared on Lu Yuan's face. Reflecting on the time since his marriage to Qian Duoduo, he realized that due to his busy work schedule and various other matters, he hadn't been able to find enough time to wholeheartedly spend with her. Now, he had finally awakened from his coma, but his physical condition wasn't fully recovered enough to return to the institute. Especially when the director generously granted him an indefinite leave, Lu Yuan was secretly delighted, thinking that this was truly a stroke of luck. He could take advantage of this rare period of leisure to be intimately close to his beloved wife, inseparable from her!
While the institute's leaders sat in the bedroom chatting warmly with Lu Yuan, Qian Duoduo was alone in the spacious and bright living room, warmly and attentively entertaining the Lu family members who had traveled from afar. Although nearly ninety years old, thanks to the long-term use of health-preserving pills and the occasional nourishment from the miraculously effective spiritual water, Grandma Lu still looked radiant and energetic. With a kind smile, she held Qian Duoduo's soft, delicate hands tightly and said earnestly, "Duoduo, Yuanzi has finally woken up! You two have a long and happy life ahead of you! Grandma really has to thank you. It's all thanks to your unwavering care for him all these years that we've been able to see him awaken again!"
Wen Ya and Liu Ting also looked at Qian Duoduo with red eyes. Wen Ya, in particular, hugged Qian Duoduo tightly and cried so hard it was heartbreaking. Qian Duoduo smiled and hugged Wen Ya back: "Mom, Yuanzi is awake. This is a good thing. We should be happy. I'll just say you're crying tears of joy!"
When Wen Ya was pulled back by Liu Ting, she was still sobbing. She was about to thank her sister-in-law when she saw that she had also hugged Qian Duoduo. Although she was crying silently, it still made many people feel sorry for her. After a while, Lu Fen couldn't bear to watch anymore, so she pulled her mother back and put her handkerchief in her hand. Although she wanted to do the same, seeing the look in Qian Duoduo's eyes, well, never mind!
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