Everyone was very happy that this car was successfully developed this time.
The commander directly ordered the canteen to add more dishes. When they arrived, the food was just ready, with four meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.
Normally, one meat dish and two vegetable dishes are the maximum, but today there are six dishes.
Researcher Tian stared at the dishes, his eyes wide. "Why is the leader so generous today? He's made so many dishes, I don't even dare to eat them."
"If you don't eat, you'll just have to watch us eat."
A voice came from behind, startling Researcher Tian. He turned around and saw that it was the leader. He immediately smiled and said...
"Commander, is that alright? There are so many dishes today, I must eat two more bowls of rice."
The leader ignored the grinning researcher Tian and walked over to Zhou Lichen, patting him on the shoulder.
"You've worked hard these past two years. It's thanks to your leadership that the car could have been developed so quickly."
Zhou Lichen is a leader among the younger generation. He has solid technical skills and strong organizational abilities, which allows him to win over this group of people.
Zhou Lichen shook his head. "The leaders are the ones who have worked hard. If it weren't for your full cooperation, we wouldn't have been able to finish this project so quickly."
The commander looked at him with surprise. "Oh, that's rare. You've actually learned how to navigate social interactions?"
He thought Zhou Lichen was only good at research.
A hint of a smile flashed in Zhou Lichen's eyes. "Isn't it because I'm getting old? I'm afraid my superiors will give me a hard time."
The leader stared at him silently for a long time, then reached out and patted him on the back.
"Alright, let's go eat. Those brats will steal all the meat and vegetables in a bit."
Zhou Lichen went to get food, and the commander looked at Lin Chuchu to the side.
"Comrade Lin, I heard that you once again secretly sent some things to those people?"
Lin Chuchu nodded. "These are some simple ideas, and I hope they will be helpful to them."
"Next time, at least tell us in advance so we know how many good deeds you've done."
The leader said helplessly.
"It's just a small matter, I don't think there's anything to say about it."
She didn't want to be seen as someone trying to take credit.
She has already made many contributions, and the country has rewarded her greatly. She receives the most bonuses every year, and since she doesn't go out much, she basically just saves them up.
As for the medals for first-class and second-class merit, they filled a large bookcase, and there were even some for special-class merit.
Besides these medals and money, the state also gave a lot of other things, such as gold and silver jewelry, and then houses.
Currently, she owns ten houses across the country. The top leader said he hopes that in the future, Lin Chuchu and her friends will have a house to stay in wherever they go.
The top leader isn't just talking; she's really doing it. Hopefully, when she gets old, her children won't fight over property.
Today, the canteen was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation. Whether it was the veteran researchers or the new researchers, even the guards were all gathered in twos and threes, drinking and eating meat.
At this moment, there are no superiors or subordinates; all daily grudges are put aside, and people laugh and talk loudly, some even singing.
Only Liu Xiaonuan, Du Lingling, and Song Luobai remained beside Lin Chuchu; the others had been dragged away to who-knows-where.
Even Team Leader Qin was one of them.
Du Lingling watched helplessly as her husband's face turned red from being forced to drink.
"I'll have to take care of the drunkard again when I get back."
“I noticed that Comrade Li still remembered to bring you meat and vegetables. Oh, my husband, he's so careless and never thinks about these things.”
Liu Xiaonuan blushed slightly at what she said. The two had just gotten married and were in the honeymoon phase, their relationship was going very well.
"My husband, I didn't expect him to be so good at persuading others to drink at the dinner table. While everyone else was drunk, he was still quite sober."
Liu Xiaonuan said with a smile.
She feels very happy now. Her parents-in-law are not around, her mother-in-law is easy to get along with, and her husband knows how to take care of people. Every time she comes back, she brings him some snacks.
She's just a little bit outgoing, but that's fine too. If neither of you likes to talk, you can't live together as a couple.
Everyone envies the couple's good relationship, but their life is also good.
The meal lasted until 8 p.m. and showed no signs of ending. Since the women were unreliable, they decided to go home first. After all, the men had guards watching over them, and even if they drank themselves into a stupor, someone would take them home.
A group of people strolled slowly toward the family compound. Some young people walked towards them and, upon seeing the academician and vice-academician badges on Lin Chuchu and the others, timidly approached and called them "seniors."
Du Lingling sighed, "I never expected that people would start calling us seniors now. I suddenly feel old."
A hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes.
Lin Chuchu also thought of the first time she met Du Lingling. That impetuous little girl back then had become much more mature and composed.
So many years have passed, and everyone has gotten married and had children.
Some of the people around me have stayed with me all the way, while others have drifted away. They've all grown from clueless young people into capable individuals who can stand on their own two feet.
Some time ago, the senior researchers even suggested that they mentor students.
The torch must be passed on, and they will take responsibility for teaching all the knowledge they know.
They will grow old, and in the future, a younger generation will take over their responsibilities and continue to forge ahead.
Lin Chuchu suddenly thought of this for some reason and couldn't help but laugh. She was only in her early thirties and had more than 20 years before retirement, which meant she could still dedicate many years to the country.
Thinking of this, Lin Chuchu suddenly became full of fighting spirit.
The group went home laughing and chatting, but the next morning, still drunk, they were suddenly told some terrible news.
Lin Chuchu rushed to Old Li's house in a panic. Old Li was her mentor; he was the one who guided her when she first came to this residential compound.
He is also the most respected academician.
He should have retired a few years ago, but he couldn't bear to leave and insisted on staying on the front line.
Lin Chuchu saw that the room was full of people, including researchers, soldiers, and people who had rushed over from other research institutes. All of these people were Professor Li's students.
When the teacher's wife saw Lin Chuchu coming over, she grabbed Lin Chuchu's hand.
"Chuchu, go see your master. He's been unconscious since he came back yesterday. The doctor came and said... said your master... will never wake up again."
Lin Chuchu's mind went blank, and her hands trembled as she grasped her teacher's wife's hand in return.
“Master’s wife, you’re lying, aren’t you? We were talking to Master just yesterday.”
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