Next, Gu Junbai and Ling Nan were often not home, so Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize explored all of Sky Sea City.
The two little babies in her belly were very cooperative.
They didnāt cause a slightest discomfort to Gu Qiaoqiao.
This evening, Luh Fei, who was staying in the Imperial Capital, gave a call; Qin Yize had just washed Qiaoqiaoās feet. The two of them had gone out to play all day, and now Qin Yize was giving Gu Qiaoqiao a massage.
The call was to Qin Yizeās mobile phone.
It wasnāt late at this point, just after eight in the evening.
Unexpectedly, Luh Fei was still busy.
Luh Fei had indeed changed fields; he had much to learn now, but fortunately he was young and ambitious, with Qin Yizeās guidance, his progress was rapid, and given time, he could handle things independently.
Qin Yize had high hopes for him.
Though Qin Yize was disturbed at this moment, his voice remained gentle, "Luh Fei, is something the matter?"
"Big Brother Qin, I hope Iām not disturbing you and Sister-in-law."
During non-working hours, Luh Fei always called Qin Yize Big Brother, while at work he referred to him as President Qin.
He used to habitually call him Doctor Qin, but gradually changed it.
Luh Fei felt no other title was as endearing as Big Brother Qin.
"Go ahead, whatās up?"
Qin Yize asked directly.
Luh Fei didnāt hesitate and quickly reported to Qin Yize, "Big Brother Qin, Choo Lan came this afternoon."
Choo Lan?
Qin Yize frowned, recalling he had seen her recently in Port City.
"Big Brother Qin, itās Choo Lan, from the Border City Base; sheās returned to the Choo Family and is overseeing the new company establishment in the Imperial Capital, seeking collaboration with our Qin Family."
"Collaborate on what?" Qin Yize asked leisurely.
"She says she has a project from D Countryās MK Group, regarding the latest mobile phone development. Weāve interacted before, but they rejected foreign investments. Choo Lan says she can manage, having already had basic discussions with the project leader, allowing us to co-develop new mobile phones..."
Qin Yize paused for a moment; this mobile phone development and research was on his instituteās agenda, and Qiaoqiao had given him the inspiration.
Current phones were too bulky, unsatisfactory in many aspects. He had to find ways to make phones smaller and thinner, improve call quality, and at the very least make them convenient to carry.
He knew D Country was investing heavily in research, leading in the world, ahead of the home country by several steps.
The gap was large.
Their technological power and research team were incomparable.
He hadnāt expected Choo Lanās ability to be so great, connecting with them, and even with the project leader.
Discarding other factors, this is indeed good news.
Everything moves forward through exploration; if there are resources to lean on, why not use them?
But if it involves Choo Lan, Qin Yize refuses, no matter how tempting the conditions, as many await this opportunity to fall in their lap.
"How did you respond to her?" Qin Yize asked.
"Big Brother Qin, I told her youāre away and unreachable, and decisions would be made once you return."
"When she comes again, tell her the Qin Group currently has no interest in this field and wonāt collaborate with others."
"Alright, Big Brother Qin, sheās likely coming tomorrow morning; Iāll inform her this when she arrives. Plus, sheās already started preparing the company."
"Regardless of her actions, we wonāt be involved; thereās an issue with her integrity."
Qin Yize emphasized the last sentence.
Luh Fei was aware of some things, but this was the first time they openly discussed them.
Initially, Choo Lan and Luh Feiās relationship was fine, but it gradually grew distant.
Luh Fei naturally sided with Qin Yize; he nodded promptly, "Big Brother Qin, I understand your words, and I know how to address her."
"Luh Fei, are you still at the institute?"
"Iām heading back soon."
"Return earlier to rest, take care of your health."
Qin Yize gently reminded.
To be honest, this was Qin Yizeās first time showing concern for Luh Fei, though he had cared for him without outwardly expressing it.
Luh Fei felt moved, almost choked with emotion, "Big Brother Qin, I understand. Enjoy your time with Sister-in-law, donāt rush back. Iāll inform you of any updates."
Qin Yize smiled slightly, "Alright, Iāll end the call now."
Qin Yize placed the bulky mobile phone on the table, then headed to the bedroom.
The bedroom door was open, so Gu Qiaoqiao naturally heard Qin Yizeās call with Luh Fei, but didnāt catch the content.
She only heard Choo Lanās name.
It had been a long time since sheād heard of this person, and upon hearing it brought a momentary pause to Gu Qiaoqiao.
This was the season when Sky Sea City was at its most pleasant, neither hot nor cold, with agreeable air; the gauze-covered window was open, allowing wispy spring breezes to softly drift in, carrying a hint of hazy moonlight, making the entire bedroom seem gentle.
After Qin Yize chatted with the little babies in Qiaoqiaoās belly for a while, he relayed the recent matters to Gu Qiaoqiao, who didnāt entirely understand them. However, she agreed with Qin Yizeās view, "Choo Lan, her character and integrity are problematic. Based on her description, this research project seems very significant. But how is she involved? Does she have such a research team? Such scientific strength?"
Saying this, Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly paused, then looked at Qin Yize, who also met her gaze.
Moments later, Qin Yize seemed to speak to himself, "Could she have taken people from the base?"
He had already left the base but was emotionally attached; the Border City Base was built up bit by bit by him and the veterans, evolving over several years to its current scale.
"You canāt guess it; make a call to inquire when you have time," Gu Qiaoqiao comforted.
Indeed, even if they went with Choo Lan, there was no issue; people strive upward, water flows downward, right? Everyone has their choices, and as long as it doesnāt involve confidential matters, some staff can move about.
"I originally planned to work on this project. If we can seize the lead in this field, do you know what it means, Qiaoqiao?" Qin Yize suddenly inquired.
Gu Qiaoqiaoās eyes shifted slightly, then brightened, "Ah Ze, doesnāt it mean it would bring about a modern transformation?"