Chapter 915: "Fake!

“Abandon the deep development of space rockets, and focus all efforts on space shuttle research.”

One sentence made everyone in the meeting room fall silent, quiet enough to hear their own breathing.

At that time, she was just a small, unnoticed figure among the numerous researchers, unable to comprehend President Mo’s leapfrog approach to research.

But in the following years, Engineer Mo proved to everyone that he was right.

His profound knowledge impressed everyone.

At Candy Technology, with good salaries and benefits, and Engineer Mo as someone you could consult at any time, who would want to leave Candy Technology when you’re determined to achieve something?

“Yes, I asked.”

Su Wenyan’s answer pulled Jiang Xue’s thoughts back to reality, and she continued to listen attentively.

“But the boss just smiled at the time and didn’t tell me. It wasn’t until the following year that the boss asked me to closely supervise the construction team to ensure no corners were cut in the airport’s hardening project. Only then did the boss dismiss everyone else and tell me the truth in the office.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xue smiled and said, “I guess you didn’t believe it at the time.”

“No. I believed it, and I firmly believed the boss would lead you all to develop the space shuttle. It was just a matter of time. What I didn’t expect was that you managed to turn the space shuttle from a model into reality in such a short time.”

Hearing this, Jiang Xue shook her head and said, “Actually, it could have been faster if it weren’t for a few problems that troubled us for a long time.”

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By the time Candy got home, it was already past seven at night, and after dinner, it was late at night.

Rushing home, Candy ultimately didn’t do her homework. Her words for the homework that could be completed in half a day were, “Why rush? I can finish this little bit of homework in two hours.”

The wind in December is cold on rainy days.

Candy, who got up early to help her sister move things, was sweating profusely from the heat.

“Sister, why do you have so much stuff? It feels like your room is packed full.”

Handing a wet wipe to Candy to wipe her sweat, Zhou Yaling smiled and said, “A lot? Not really. See, it’s just enough to fill one vehicle.”

Hearing this, Candy looked at the box truck in front of her and didn’t know what to say for a moment.

A car is a car, a truck is a car, and a train is still a car, but can cars be the same?

“Sister, will you come back to live here?”

“That depends on someone’s behavior.” As she spoke, Zhou Yaling looked at Qian Zhubin with a teasing smile.

Being stared at by Zhou Yaling like this, Qian Zhubin chuckled awkwardly and muttered under his breath, “How could I dare bully you? I’m the one who’s always getting bullied.”

Moreover… really bullying Zhou Yaling? They must think the big cousin backing her is just a background figure.

Patting Candy’s head, Zhou Yaling said with a smile, “Alright, you worked hard today. Here, buy yourself some milk tea as payment for your hard work.”

Seeing the money her sister took out, Candy immediately felt less tired and wasn’t so sad about her sister moving out.

Just as Candy was about to reach out to take the money, she watched as her sister’s hand was blocked by another hand.

“It’s only right to help you move. Why give any payment? And buy milk tea?”

Withdrawing her little hand, Candy pouted and turned her head away from her brother.

A fifth-grade big kid and yet still limited in the number of milk teas I can have?

“It’s getting late. You two should hurry and follow the truck driver back together; otherwise, with just you three, it won’t be done before noon.”

“Okay.” Zhou Yaling knew her big brother spoke the truth and didn’t refuse further.

Watching the truck leave, Candy felt a little lost, as if something was missing in her heart.

“Hey~ hey~ hey~”

“Why are you so sad? Your sister just moved to a new home and isn’t gone for good. If it’s really bothering you, why don’t you cry a little?”

“Brother.” Candy looked up angrily at her brother.

“Hmm? What’s wrong?”

“Has sister-in-law ever told you that your words are very annoying?”

“Well, actually, no.”

Beside them, Li Xuanyu shrugged with a smile, not speaking, but her face expressed everything without words.

Turning his neck, Mo Jingchun spoke up, “You should start thinking about the final exams. It’s already December, and in less than a month, you’ll be taking the exams.”

Upon hearing this, Candy smirked disdainfully.

“It’s just exams. Isn’t it easy to get an A+ in every subject?”

“Don’t be happy too soon. When the time comes, I’ll ask your class teacher for the detailed scores of each subject.”

“Thinking you can avoid homework just by getting an A+ in every subject?”

“Brother, sister said that mom never set such strict requirements for you before.”

“That’s true, but now I’m your guardian, and what I say goes. I’ve heard that all kids go through rebellious phases, but they manifest differently at each stage. Are you being rebellious?”

Facing her brother’s skeptical look, Candy was exasperated.

“I’m so well-behaved; how could I be rebellious?”

“See, you’re speaking so loudly.”

“I…”

“I’m going to practice piano!”

Fuming, Candy turned and headed upstairs.

Watching Candy’s figure, Li Xuanyu spoke up, “Look at how you’ve angered Candy; no wonder she says your words are annoying.”

Mo Jingchun chuckled, “Everyone around her only says nice things. That’s not good. Since others dare not say anything, let me speak a bit more. It’s better than being a greenhouse flower. I don’t want her feeling life’s meaningless just because someone slightly annoyed her.”

“It’s not that exaggerated.” Li Xuanyu rolled her eyes.

“Exaggerated? As long as I’m here, indeed, no one dares bully her, because they’re afraid of my retaliation. They know once Candy’s involved, my sense of vengeance is strong. But what if I’m not here someday?

Or when something happens, and the whole company must rely on her to lead, she needs some pressure-handling ability.”

“I can’t argue with you.”

Just as Mo Jingchun was about to say something, piano music began upstairs.

Even to someone like Mo Jingchun, who didn’t understand music, the notes expressed clear discontent.

This was conveying displeasure through the piano music.

“Tsk tsk, worthy of a talented player; even these casual piano tunes can express emotions.”

After saying this, Mo Jingchun looked wistfully at Li Xuanyu and said, “Aren’t you going to check on her, coax her, and speak well on my behalf?”

Li Xuanyu paused, then smiled and said, “Didn’t you say you don’t care?”

“False!”