The neatly folded letter contained banknotes, and Fan Juan almost instantly thought of Liao Yuanjie upon seeing it. Opening the letter, she found it to be true.
After reading the letter, Fan Juan carefully counted the money and tickets. She knew she couldn't use them, but she accepted the sentiment and saved the money separately.
At the base, the chef followed Yang Yufen's instructions, and after a few tries, the taste finally turned out right. Their base had ample supplies, and with new side dishes, everyone became more enthusiastic about eating.
"Professor Qin, we'll have to trouble you to stay at the base this year."
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and the project is progressing smoothly. Everyone wants to press on and make the most of the success. Next year will be the start of a new era, and everyone is holding their breath, eager to show the world a different China.
Fan Juan arrived at the research institute, never expecting such a big surprise to await her.
"The United States has approved licenses for satellites destined for China, which means we will be able to launch our own satellites. This will play a vital role in communications and information, and our televisions will be able to receive more international information, no longer being completely blocked."
"Then we can determine our next research direction: information receivers, closed-circuit television, or telephones. Those old mobile phones are like bricks, big and heavy. If we can develop a lighter telephone that can receive information over a longer distance, it will definitely be a bestseller."
As Fan Juan listened to everyone's discussion, many things flashed through her mind: communication information, base stations, signal transmission—these should all be national infrastructure and must be controlled by the state.
The speed of information transmission determines the foresight of economic development; if information lags behind, then everything else will lag behind.
Feeling that another big project was in the works, Fan Juan buried herself in writing down all the thoughts that she disliked, without even taking a break during the New Year, as she worked on perfecting the project proposal until the sound of firecrackers woke her up.
"It's New Year's Eve today, oh no, I forgot to give Aunt Yang her share of this year's dividends."
Fan Juan slapped her forehead.
She had to write project proposals, handle factory affairs, prepare summaries for the economic department, and plan for the new year; she wished she could be in two places at once.
Fortunately, the factory underwent another expansion, and Fan Juan selected and promoted some people who were capable of getting things done.
Fan Juan made a phone call and learned that the dividends had been calculated and the money had been set aside. The deposit slips opened at the bank were kept in the finance office. Fan Juan went to the factory early in the morning and picked up a few New Year's gifts.
"Xiao Fan, Happy New Year! Here, have a red envelope."
When Commander Liao saw Fan Juan arrive, he happily took out the red envelope he had prepared beforehand.
"Happy New Year, Uncle Liao. This is a New Year's gift I prepared for you."
Fan Juan accepted the red envelope generously and then handed over the New Year's gift she had prepared.
"Alright, alright, Xiao Fan is going to see your Aunt Yang, right? Hurry up, or they might have to go out soon."
Commander Liao chuckled as he took the items. Seeing that Fan Juan was still carrying something, he knew who she was looking for.
"Okay, I'll come see you again later, sir."
After registering her information, Fan Juan quickly entered the family compound.
Yang Yufen was dressed in new clothes, and Aunt Wang was waiting on the side. Professor Wen was outside answering Liwen's questions, speaking in a foreign language that Yang Yufen couldn't understand. They were going out to play today, and Hu Jun would come to pick them up in a while.
"Xiao Fan is here."
"Hello Professor Wen, hello Aunt Wang, I've come to see Aunt Yang about something. This is a New Year's gift for you."
"Okay, okay, here's a red envelope. May your work go smoothly."
Professor Wen and Aunt Wang each took out a red envelope and gave it to Fan Juan. They were all still children before marriage, and besides, the envelopes were originally prepared for the children, just for good luck.
Fan Juan accepted it with a smile, leaving only Yang Yufen and Fan Juan in the room.
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