Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 318 Others beg and plead to get into the research institute, but you make excuses and delays

"Seriously, why did she want to introduce me to someone? One's in Kyoto, the other's in Qingshan Village—they're completely unrelated..."

This is also what puzzled Commander He.

"She lied and claimed to be your ex-grandmother's niece!"

Qiao Manman laughed: "I can't even get rid of her completely, yet she's so eager to be with me. Does she think it's an honor to have a convict relative?"

Commander He was so calmed down by what she said.

Qiao Manman poured him water: "I don't care what relatives the Qiao family has, but I really want to know why she plotted against me!"

Brigade Commander He nodded: "The Yang County Public Security Bureau will investigate!"

Qiao Manman was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "I want to go back to Qingshan Brigade!"

"To see Meng Peiyu?"

“My mother is about to give birth, and I’m worried about her. Also, my grandfather has been exonerated, and I want to go see my eldest and second uncles.”

Speaking of this, Qiao Manman stood up and bowed solemnly to Commander He: "Thank you, leader, for helping my grandfather clear his name!"

Commander He helped the man up: "Your grandfather was an old revolutionary and shouldn't have been wronged. With the Lu family's capabilities, exonerating your grandfather would be a piece of cake, it's just inconvenient to do it."

The progress this time has been so smooth, thanks in no small part to the old leader's behind-the-scenes efforts, and I was just one of the initiators.

What's more, your grandfather is a top-notch doctor, combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Since going to the military hospital, he has saved countless soldiers' lives and helped alleviate the suffering of many patients.

His fertility pills have brought hope to young people struggling with infertility...

At this point, Brigade Commander He interjected, "The batch of premium fertility pills you made was a timely help. After discussion, the team decided to give them to the Iron Girls of the 38th Drilling Team for emergency use. They are very grateful to you."

Qiao Manman returned the favor: "I will make some more premium fertility pills when I have time."

"That's not what I meant. I just thought it wouldn't be safe for you, a young woman, to be on the road alone. Why don't you wait for Lu Yuan to come back and have him accompany you..."

Qiao Manman sighed, "He has a heavy mission, and we don't know when he'll be back. My mother can't wait."

"Boss, I won't wander off. Besides, I've done farm work all year round, so I'm quite strong. I've also learned a few skills from Lu Yuan."

Seeing her persistence, Brigade Commander He sighed, "I have no objection. You can ask Dean Huo. If he agrees, you can go back and ask Director Zhang for help."

Qiao Manman nodded: "Thank you, leader!"

Before leaving, Brigade Commander He glanced at her and couldn't help but say, "Why don't you stay? I'll have Director Zhang visit your home every day!"

Qiao Manman pouted at him, expressing her attitude through silence.

Brigade Commander He scratched his head: "Alright, be careful. Don't get involved in Meng Peiyu's matter. Even if you run into her, don't confront her directly. When you get back, I'll give you justice!"

Qiao Manman smiled: "Thank you, Uncle He!"

After seeing off Commander He, Qiao Manman asked Huo Wangshu for leave.

The process wasn't smooth; it took several tens of minutes of persuasion to finally get a two-week vacation. I still have to finish my current work before I can leave the research institute.

Qiao Manman patted her chest and assured the dean, "Don't worry, Dean, I definitely won't delay the project's progress!"

After saying that, he realized, "Wait a minute, I'm just a temporary worker, how could I be that important!"

Huo Wangshu smiled: "Don't underestimate yourself, we still have high hopes for you."

Before leaving, I went to the finance department to collect three months' salary. I've finally managed to go home, so I wanted to bring back plenty of food for my family.

"Thank you, sir!"

Huo Wangshu looked earnestly into her eyes: "Qiao Manman, I hope that when you return from your hometown, you can officially join the research institute!"

Qiao Manman's smile froze on her face: "Boss, don't scare me. Whether I'm a temporary worker or a permanent employee, I will serve the research institute wholeheartedly."

Huo Wangshu laughed in exasperation: "Others who want to get into the research institute might beg and plead and I might not even be interested. But you, you've made so many excuses even after I've visited you three times."

Qiao Manman soothed him: "Isn't it because I've seen too many talented people and realized my own mediocrity? The research institute is full of talented people, and it wouldn't be any different if they didn't have me?"

Huo Wangshu snorted: "You, you should come back sooner!"

Qiao Manman raised her hand in salute: "Yes, leader!"

I thought to myself, what a proud little brat.

Back in the lab, I told my team leader and mentor, and they were both quite surprised.

"Walking for so long? Can't you stay here?"

Qiao Manman briefly explained her family situation: "My mother is pregnant with twins, and I'm worried about not going back!"

An Jinnan asked in surprise, "How old is your mother? Is she still able to have children?"

"My mother is under forty, isn't it normal for her to have a baby? Don't even mention forty, even if she's sixty, I have a way to make her have a child!"

An Jinnan's young heart was deeply impacted, and she gave a thumbs up: "Awesome, truly awesome!"

The group chatted quietly for a while, then went about their own business. Qiao Manman's hands and mind worked at high speed, increasing her efficiency to 120%.

While everyone else went home to rest that evening, she was still working overtime in the lab.

Only after hearing from the system that Lu Yuan had returned did he lock up the documents, close the doors and windows, and hurriedly return to his dormitory.

"Darling, you're back!" Qiao Manman lowered her voice and pulled Lu Yuan into the space.

Lu Yuan pointed to her dark circles and asked, "Are you having trouble at work? You're still working overtime so late!"

Qiao Manman took out the ready-made food from the static space and placed it on the table: "No, I just heard that Meng Peiyu went to Qingshan Brigade, and I'm a little worried."

Lu Yuan frowned: "What is she doing there? Does she know anyone there?"

"Maybe!" Qiao Manman gave Lu Yuan a meaningful look and served herself a bowl of millet porridge.

He took a sip and said slowly, "Do you remember when we first met, when I fell into the water?"

Lu Yuan wanted to say that it wasn't their first meeting; he often saw Qiao Manman in Qingshan Brigade.

But then she suddenly looked up and realized that she had a completely different personality before and after falling into the water.

He carefully approached Qiao Manman, knelt down, and took her hand: "Wife, tell me the truth, you..."

Was that when she transformed into a fairy?

Qiao Manman was so flustered by his heavy breathing that she thought her secrets had been exposed.

He nodded with a smile: "Yes, that's right. I was chosen by the Goddess of Fertility and had a miraculous encounter."

Did you think I was a spy back then, and wanted to arrest and interrogate me?

Lu Yuan touched his nose and mumbled, "No, I just think you're very special!"

"to be frank!"

Lu Yuan confessed, with a hint of grievance: "I saw you come out of the water and rush home in a hurry. I was afraid something might happen, so I followed you."

Who knew that seeing Qiao Zhenzhen lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), with a door bolt on the floor, and you still reaching for those gold and silver peanuts? How is that any different from a notorious burglar breaking and entering?

Seeing that Qiao Manman looked unwell, he quickly tried to salvage the situation: "I knew that was the Qiao family's house, but I didn't know it was your third branch's room."

Anyone in that situation would instinctively think that way. I apologized after I realized it was a misunderstanding!

Qiao Manman hummed twice and let the matter drop.

"Honey, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

Qiao Manman rolled her eyes at him: "I fell into the water because Meng Peiyu instructed me to!"

Lu Yuan sat up abruptly, exclaiming incredulously, "How is this possible!"