amaotonovel Chapter 300 She's just a little girl, what kind of secret mission could she possibly carry out?
Chapter 300 She's just a little girl, what kind of secret mission could she possibly carry out?
Although the Qiao family wasn't strictly speaking being sent down to the countryside, what others didn't know was that Qiao Lingyue wanted to leave Sujiagou with dignity.
A few days earlier, Brigade Commander He went to the Sujiagou production team overnight, only to regret his impulsiveness when he reached the foot of the mountain.
"Brigade Commander, shall I go and scout out the situation?" the orderly asked.
Brigade Commander He waved his hand: "We need their help, so let's not disturb their sleep. I was too excited and lost track of time. Let's rest for a while; it'll be dawn in a few hours!"
The orderly nodded: "Sir, I'll go get you a blanket."
He got out of the car, opened the trunk, and took out a blanket. Just as he was about to hand it to the back seat, he saw an oil lamp turn on in the house closest to the cowshed.
The orderly stood there stunned for two seconds, then saw the door open and a sprightly old man walk out of the yard.
"You're... here to find someone?"
Brigade Commander He got out of the car: "Comrade, are you Dr. Qiao Lingyue?"
"Yes, that's me!" In the darkness, Qiao Lingyue sized up Commander He with neither servility nor arrogance, then stepped aside after a moment: "Come in and let's talk!"
Of course, "coming in" simply means entering the courtyard.
The orderly stood guard at the door, while Brigade Commander He sat on a small stool, enjoying the night breeze, waiting for Qiao Lingyue to pour him tea.
The rich aroma wafted in the air, giving the two a topic of conversation.
"This tea is good!"
"The Longjing tea was given to me by Manman!"
Qiao Lingyue said proudly, "Try it!"
Commander He nodded, picked up the enamel mug, and took a sip.
The warm tea dispelled the chill of the night, and Commander He exclaimed, "It's so delicious!"
After finishing half a cup, he got to the point: "Comrade Qiao, my surname is He, and I am the brigade commander of the XXX unit. I've come here to ask if you know how to make fertility pills!"
Qiao Lingyue frowned: "You all knew?"
"Ah, yes, under your influence and guidance, Comrade Qiao Manman successfully produced the fertility pill from the ancient book."
I figured if Manman could do it, you probably could too!
Qiao Lingyue's heart skipped a beat: "Where's Manman? What happened?"
"Don't worry, Manman is fine. She's just on a secret mission and can't come out for the time being."
"Are you serious? She's just a young girl, what kind of secret mission could she possibly carry out? Is your unit out of talent?"
"Qiao Manman is no ordinary girl. She can not only write articles and make fertility pills, but also draw design drawings."
This sentence revealed the truth to Qiao Lingyue.
He chuckled, "Truly worthy of being my granddaughter, she's quite accomplished!"
Brigade Commander He nodded: "Comrade Xiao Qiao is indeed outstanding."
The two looked up at the stars. After a long while, Qiao Lingyue said, "I can do it, but Manman has surpassed me."
"There are too many people who need fertility pills, and not everyone can afford the premium grade."
I hope that fertility pills can reach more people, fulfilling the dreams of infertile men and women to become parents.
Commander He took a sip of tea: "Do you know why I came here in the middle of the night? I received a phone call today from the 38th Drilling Team."
They say that the "iron ladies" in their area work long hours in cold environments, and their health has deteriorated.
They were in excruciating pain during this special period, and doctors even determined that they would be unable to conceive or marry.
I felt terrible when I heard that. I thought to myself, if I had a daughter, I would never let her be a tough girl; it's too much of a hardship.
But the Iron Girls are amazing, and I want to do something for them.
Comrade Qiao, I've heard about your deeds and know that you've been wronged.
But the girls of the March 8th Drilling Team need you, the wounded soldiers in the team who are unable to conceive need you, and the working masses who suffer from the torment of childbirth also need you.
We urge you to come out of seclusion!
"Commander He, it's not that I'm heartless, it's just that with my position, it's inconvenient for me to get involved in the team's affairs."
"Leave the rest to me, if you're willing."
We are all comrades who have been on the battlefield, donated supplies, and received commendations from high-ranking leaders. Why should the committee say that we have a problem?
I'll take care of this for you.
"It's not about settling things, it's about clearing my name. I, Qiao Lingyue, have lived up to heaven and earth, and to everyone!"
"you're right!"
After that, the two talked a lot, becoming more and more engrossed in their conversation.
As dawn broke, Brigade Commander He stood up and said, "Comrade Qiao, I should go back now. I'll come back to pick you up after I've finished my business."
If possible, please make fertility pills first. I have a large demand, and our production capacity is struggling to keep up.
Qiao Lingyue, still unaware of the immense popularity of the Fertility Pill while holed up in the remote mountains, nodded: "Okay!"
"Alright, I'll send someone over with the medicinal herbs in a bit."
Watching the jeep drive away, Qiao Lingyue went inside. She warmed herself by the kang (heated brick bed) for a while before crawling into bed.
Tao Yingzhen muttered, "Who was looking for you? They talked for so long!"
"Xiao Lu's boss asked me to make fertility pills for him! We won't be able to leave here for long!"
Tao Yingzhen rolled over: "I quite like it here, I can see my granddaughter from time to time."
Thinking of something, he sat up abruptly: "Have you told them about Lao San's matter? Don't let him leave Hanshangang because of us."
"Don't worry, I've already spoken to Commander He. If we're going to take them, we'll only take the two of us."
Tao Yingzhen was satisfied and lay back down on the kang, but she couldn't fall asleep.
He said to Qiao Lingyue, "When I'm free, I want to go see the eldest brother and then the second brother."
If possible, bring the third child to live with us. Our whole family is in Northeast China; it would be a kind of reunion.
"Let's talk about it later. Things need to be done one step at a time. There's no rush."
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Time passed to the day Qiao Manman and Lu Yuan had agreed upon, when Lu Yuan would pick her up and take her home.
Early in the morning, Qiao Manman organized all the materials and handed them to Huo Wangshu.
He said goodbye to him with a smug look on his face: "Dean Huo, I'm going home now. I hope my performance during this time has not disappointed you."
"Comrade Xiao Qiao, we need you. Since you joined, several projects in the research institute have made great strides."
The blueprints you provided have further improved the engine's performance. Could you consider officially joining the research institute?
"No, no, I love to have fun. If I stay any longer, I'll get moldy!"
Huo Wangshu was disappointed, but still respected her decision: "Alright, you can join anytime you want. The research institute will always welcome you!"
Qiao Manman smiled and nodded, then went back to her dorm to pack her things. But by noon, Lu Yuan still hadn't arrived.
"What's going on? Are we on a mission?"
She crushed a teleportation talisman and arrived at Lu Yuan's dormitory. She found a fountain pen tucked between the pages of a diary on the desk.
Unfolded, it read: "I have an urgent mission and my return date is uncertain. I hope my wife takes good care of herself and is happy every day!"
Qiao Manman chuckled and drew a heart with a pencil.
Since Lu Yuan wasn't there, she wasn't in a hurry to come back.
He crushed the teleportation talisman, returned to the research institute dormitory, and found Huo Wangshu: "Dean Huo, why don't you call Commander He and ask about Lu Yuan's situation?"
He doesn't seem like the type to break a promise!
Dean Huo thought to himself, "Can't I just go home? These young people are so clingy!"