Chapter 844 - 511: Love Turns People into Fools, An Approaching Long in the Making

Chapter 844: Chapter 511: Love Turns People into Fools, An Approaching Long in the Making

Restaurant, private room

After Shen Shuci left, the previously "affected" group immediately started to loosen up.

"Captain, you’re really not fair. You brought sis-in-law along, at least give us a heads-up. Let us prepare, this is so awkward."

Huo Qinqi looked at them coldly, "What would you prepare for?"

"At least give us some mental prep, so we can leave a good impression on sis-in-law. Now what, she probably thinks we’re immature pulling pranks."

Huo Qinqi scoffed lightly, "Weren’t you always pretty immature?"

"..."

At the moment, the room was filled with men. When the widely spread news about Huo Qinqi’s marriage report event was brought up, naturally they asked if he was getting married soon.

But Huo Qinqi was always tight-lipped. Extracting a word from him was difficult, so everyone placed their hopes on Shen Shuci.

When Shen Shuci returned, a dozen pairs of eyes simultaneously fell on her. Although they were somewhat reserved when they first met, after a meal, they had become more familiar.

"Sis-in-law, is it convenient to ask how you and our captain met?"

Shen Shuci pursed her lips. The process was quite complicated, she simply said, "We have mutual acquaintances, I guess."

"Was it the captain chasing you, or you chasing him?"

Everyone was curious. Based on their knowledge of Huo Qinqi, the likelihood of him actively pursuing someone was as rare as Mars colliding with Earth.

Such matters were naturally hard for Shen Shuci to discuss. Huo Qinqi took the initiative, "I took the lead."

"How did you pursue her?"

Everyone genuinely couldn’t imagine how a poker-faced person like him would chase a girl. Isn’t it frightening?

Recalling their acquaintance and understanding process, Shen Shuci couldn’t help but laugh a bit. At the beginning, she truly didn’t see that Huo Qinqi was pursuing her, always wearing a stern face. Even when picking her up to and from work, he wouldn’t actively talk to her.

Just like an emotionless machine.

There were too many curiosities, but with Huo Qinqi present, it was inconvenient to ask.

Asking is enjoyable, but damn it, once back at the base, someone would practice them to exhaustion.

If Huo Qinqi wanted to give them a hard time, he certainly had endless methods. The key was finding particularly justified reasons, like saying it was to train their response ability, even calling them for drills at dawn.

One person took the lead, raising his teacup, "Sis-in-law, about what happened before, it’s just a little misunderstanding. Don’t take it to heart, I toast you and the captain, wishing you lots of love and an early marriage..."

"You’re really bad at words, you should say, wish you give us a little nephew soon."

"With our captain’s capability, how could it be just one nephew, at least give us a soccer team."

Shen Shuci felt a headache, a soccer team?

Did anyone ask for her opinion?

Everyone assumed with Huo Qinqi’s swift style, the two must’ve already had relations. Who knew they hadn’t even started?

After the meal, they realized Shen Shuci had already settled the bill. They hadn’t spent money and even received gifts to take back. Not ones to take advantage, they invited Shen Shuci to visit the base sometime.

"I’m afraid it might not be convenient?" Shen Shuci laughed.

"The team will have an event in a few days, relatives can come, you must come..."

Faced with their enthusiasm, Shen Shuci couldn’t refuse, simply said she’d visit if she had time.

...

After the lively dispersal, Shen Shuci returned to her rented place, just finished bathing, and received Huo Qinqi’s call.

"Are they all settled in?" Most weren’t natives of Beijing, without accommodation, some booked hotels, while a few got space at the Huo family house.

"Yes."

"You’ve bathed?"

"Not yet."

"Then you should freshen up and rest early."

"I miss you, wanted to hear your voice..."

Huo Qinqi’s words were so straightforward, even hearing it many times, Shen Shuci’s heart would still race, "Wanwan said we should visit her home when we’re free."

"Hmm." Huo Qinqi pursed his lips, "I just said I miss you...

"I know."

"And you?"

Shen Shuci tightly pursed her lips, didn’t they just see each other tonight?

Tonight, at the gathering, a few team members were residing in Huo Qinqi’s house. He was in the living room making the call. If observant, they would certainly notice he was on the phone with Shen Shuci. Two even hid to eavesdrop.

My god, disaster!

This definitely isn’t their cold-blooded captain?

Who knows what the other person said, Huo Qinqi’s lips curled into a slight smile as he suddenly chuckled quietly...

The Huo family was used to it by now. People say that love makes you stupid, and it turns out to be true.

**

The next day

Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang already knew about Jiang Shiyi’s job interview, so they paid extra attention to the laboratory’s official website. Around ten in the morning, the website posted the results of all the interviewees along with the list of those admitted, which would be public for a week.

"It’s great to be a top student; finding a job is so smooth." Tang Wan looked at the list, then touched her belly, "When you grow up, you have to be as smart as him."

"Isn’t it good to be like me?" Jiang Jinsang raised an eyebrow, wondering why their child had to be like Jiang Shiyi?

Tang Wan just smiled; why so childish?

"Do you think Third Brother applied to the lab because of Group Leader Lin?"

"I’ve been saying that some things might not be an interest developed overnight but rather premeditated for a long time."

"How did you know?"

"Business card."

"Hmm?"

Jiang Jinsang shared the information with Tang Wan, and she suddenly realized there was such a thing. "... Fourth Brother has always lived with Third Brother? He didn’t notice they knew each other?"

"No."

"Actually, you brothers don’t look alike and have different personalities, yet all of you are quite clever. Why does Fourth Brother seem a bit silly?"

"Genetic mutation, maybe."

...

A week after the interview list was public, the lab started calling the successful candidates, informing them to report to the lab.

During this time, Jiang Shiyi didn’t idle away. He seldom had no work; he didn’t have the chance when abroad, and after starting work, he had no time. So he used this week to accompany his mother and visit the old house to spend time with Grandma.

Among the four grandsons, it was inevitable to have preferences. Grandma always felt that Jiang Shiyi seemed gentle on the surface but was actually cold-hearted and distant from her. His initiative to spend time with her naturally delighted her.

Jiang Shiyi accompanied her listening to operas and helped her plant flowers until he received a call from the lab, notifying him to report on Monday, ending these leisurely days.

"Starting work?" Since Jiang Jinsang and Tang Wan moved out for their own life, the old house was somewhat lonely. Grandma naturally hoped Jiang Shiyi could accompany her more, but kids eventually have to work.

"Yes, I got a call from the new place, asking me to report."

"Work is more important."

Grandma, thinking about how her grandson couldn’t accompany her any longer, inevitably felt a bit forlorn and only asked about salary and benefits, forgetting to ask what job he actually got.

Thinking of him, with her mobility issues, she specially called Fan Mingyu to help Jiang Shiyi get a new suit.

"Grandma, I have enough clothes."

"It’s the first day at work; you should look sharp. Why be polite with me?"

...

Lab, reporting day

"Team leader, I heard the new employees are reporting today." The little assistant moved closer to Lin Luyou.

She had already changed into the lab coat for experiments, washed her hands, and disinfected. Hearing this, she didn’t even lift an eyelid.

"Who do you think the director will assign them to?"

New lab technicians certainly can’t handle things alone; they need to learn from a senior mentor.

Lin Luyou rose quickly in the lab; given her position, she couldn’t take on two assistants. Besides, someone like Jiang Shiyi would unlikely be placed under her, which wouldn’t be appropriate.

"But it surely has nothing to do with us." The little assistant sighed, feeling it would be great if someone could share the workload, as learning from such a capable team leader was demanding.

Lin Luyou knew Jiang Shiyi was reporting today, but she understood her skills; the director wouldn’t place Jiang Shiyi under her, likely under some experienced senior, so she didn’t feel pressured.

In the lab, some joked about her relationship with Jiang Shiyi, but after these days, she was immune to such topics.

"...Who do you think the director will assign the newcomers to?"

"I’m just curious who Jiang Shiyi will follow. I heard several seniors here want him." With visible skills, who wouldn’t want a capable assistant?

"Would there be fierce competition for him? I think it might be Professor Qian or Professor Xun. Should we place bets?"

"I think Professor Qian has a higher chance. He hasn’t taken on a newbie for a long time, and with his seniority, if he asks the director, he’ll definitely get him."

...

In the lab, usually dull and boring, the group started betting on who Jiang Shiyi would end up with.

"If both want him, the director will surely seek Jiang Shiyi’s opinion last. Team Leader Lin, he is your senior; based on your understanding of him, who do you think he’ll pick?"

Lin Luyou, observing her petri dish and processing data, only glanced at them, "We aren’t close; I don’t understand him."

The group: "..."

Wasn’t the one who had a "heated discussion" with him during the interview you?

She made an effort to focus her attention back on the experiment, figuring it wouldn’t end up on her anyway.