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Chapter 301 Scientific research is a process where no step is wasted; we urge our leaders to treat t

He reached out to dial the phone, and after hearing what Commander He said, he was both surprised and delighted.

"Comrade Xiao Qiao, your husband is away on a mission. Since you're home alone anyway, why not spend a few more days working hard at the research institute?"

"Huh?" Qiao Manman feigned surprise: "When did you leave? Why didn't you say goodbye?"

"It's probably an emergency mission, the kind where you have to leave immediately. Comrade Xiao Qiao, you seem to have a special connection with the research institute."

Qiao Manman said dejectedly, "Okay then, I'll stay a little longer."

Huo Wangshu seized the opportunity and assigned her to the project team. Qiao Manman was dumbfounded when she saw the materials handed to her by her team members.

"Wasn't I a data analyst? How did I get switched roles?"

"Those who are capable should be given more work. You should try to adapt first. If you can't handle it, we'll reassign you to another position."

What could Qiao Manman say? Of course, she should embrace the challenge.

After greeting everyone and flipping through the documents to get a preliminary understanding of the task, I was taken to a meeting by my mentor.

I took notes on the meeting while simultaneously searching for information in my mind.

Offering a few suggestions when discussions reach a stalemate or research directions deviate can spark more inspiration among researchers.

After the meeting, her colleagues looked at her with newfound respect: "Comrade Qiao, you're amazing! Your little brain is so sharp and quick-witted!"

Qiao Manman modestly said, "That's all the talent I have. It can't compare to the theoretical and practical abilities of the seniors!"

Project leader An Jinnan praised the project, saying, "The most important things in scientific research are direction, ideas, and creativity."

Science requires imagination, it requires discovering problems, raising questions, making hypotheses, and verifying them. The right direction can save us from many detours.

Qiao Manman added: "Perhaps, going in the wrong direction can lead us to discover other phenomena, and we might even accidentally create new materials."

In scientific research, no step is wasted. What I said isn't entirely correct. I urge the leadership to consider it carefully.

An Jinnan nodded: "You're absolutely right!"

His eyes were full of admiration.

Qiao Manman is like a hardworking little bee. On her first day in the project team, she won the respect of her leaders and colleagues.

***

Meng Peiyu failed to sign in for food for two consecutive days. Helpless, she could only use the savings in her space to buy some pastries and cooked food to stock up.

He even complained to the system: "Luckily, I had Junyan's salary and the dowry from our wedding. Otherwise, I don't know how I would have survived these past few days."

"System, oh system, how could you be so useless?"

"Host, don't say that. In the past two days, you've signed off on two or three times the usual amount of supplies!"

"Ha, tell me what you signed for: plastic flower pots, badminton rackets, N95 masks! What would I do with all that? Grow flowers, play around, or protect against viruses?"

"Well... there's nothing the system can do about it. As the saying goes, after the worst comes the best. If you sign a few more times, you'll get some good stuff."

I'll trust you this once, I'll sign in!

"Congratulations, host. You have obtained one pound of dried meat, two bags of snail rice noodles, and ten salted duck eggs."

Meng Peiyu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's more like it!"

He took out some dried meat, crunched through half a pound of it, and then remembered his parents who had just been discharged from the hospital. He quickly tied up his bag and headed home.

"Dad, Mom, look what I bought for you!"

As Meng's father emerged from the bathroom, clutching his stomach, he smelled the aroma of meat.

"Good heavens, finally some food! I've been eating vegetarian food these past few days, I'm practically on my way to heaven!"

Meng Peiyu shoved the oil paper package into his arms: "Dad, you've had diarrhea for days! Why don't we go back to the hospital for an IV drip?"

"No need, no need, I'll be done in a bit!" Father Meng opened the oil paper package, picked out a big, thick one, and put it in his mouth: "Delicious, so delicious!"

Meng Peiyu didn't hear her mother's voice, so she went into the bedroom to check and saw Li Wanwan wiping her body. She smiled and said, "Wanwan, you've worked hard. Come and have some jerky!"

"Sister, I'll clean up for Madam before I go over."

Meng Peiyu sat down on the other side of the bed: "I bought a train ticket for tomorrow!"

Mencius' mother turned over: "So fast?"

"Yes, go early and come back early, I still have a lot to do!"

"Alright then, be careful on the road!"

Li Wanwan washed the towel: "Don't worry, Sister Peiyu, I will definitely take good care of Auntie."

Meng Peiyu nodded: "Don't go out while I'm gone."

"Ah, okay!" Li Wanwan didn't ask why and obediently followed the instructions.

Meng Peiyu smiled and said, "I'll bring you something delicious when I get back!"

"Thank you, Sister Peiyu!"

Meng Peiyu left to get some dried meat for her mother in the living room. The oil paper package was empty, containing only scraps of meat.

Meng Peiyu asked unhappily, "Dad, why did you finish eating?"

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Mr. Meng looked bewildered.

"My mom hasn't eaten yet!"

Before Meng's father could speak, Meng's mother called out from afar, "It's alright, it's alright, Xiaoyu, Mom isn't hungry. Let your father eat; he's busy with work and needs to recover quickly to go back to his unit."

Mencius' father nodded: "That's right!"

Meng Peiyu gave a forced smile: "Whatever makes you happy, I'm going out for a bit."

"Where to go?"

"Shanshan!"

"come back earlier!"

After the person walked away, Meng's father licked his greasy fingers and said, "It smells so good! I wonder where that brat bought it!"

Meng Peiyu boarded the bus and soon arrived at her uncle's house.

"Auntie, is Shanshan home?"

Meng Peiyu handed the paper bag to Lü Xueliu: "I was supposed to come visit you and your uncle as soon as I got back to Kyoto, but my dad got food poisoning and my mom sprained her ankle..."

I hope Auntie isn't angry!

"How could that be!" Lü Xueliu took the bag and called upstairs, "Shanshan, your cousin is here!"

Then he said, "I know you're busy, so I can't blame you."

I was terrified when I heard about my older brother and sister-in-law's accident a couple of days ago. We rushed to the hospital, asked the doctor, and were relieved to learn it wasn't serious.

"Judging by the time, isn't it almost time to be discharged?"

"She was discharged from the hospital this morning."

"Why didn't you say anything? I could have asked your uncle to come and help!"

Meng Peiyu said with a smile, "With Uncle Li around, everything at home is taken care of perfectly."

"That's good, that's good!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Shanshan ran downstairs: "Sister, you're here!"

"Mmm!" Meng Peiyu pulled her hand and sat her down on the sofa. The two leaned their heads together and whispered to each other.

Seeing that the two sisters had a good relationship, Lü Xueliu smiled and went into the kitchen to make them some sweet soup.

Upon opening the oil paper package, I found five salted duck eggs, two packets of peach shortbread, and a pound of candy inside. I thought to myself, this niece is truly polite and generous.

I took out the honey that had been hidden away for a long time from deep inside the cupboard, scooped out two large spoonfuls, and dissolved it in warm water.

Little did she know that her well-behaved niece was talking about "men" with her silly daughter.

"Shanshan, what are you thinking? Are you willing to marry into the countryside?"

"I, I..." Meng Shanshan rubbed the hem of her clothes, unsure whether she was willing or not.

Deep down, she definitely wanted to find someone with good conditions, but those with good conditions didn't want her.