And at this mont, the military parade ceremony officially ended.
However, while the ceremony ended, the internet was in an uproar.
Not to ntion how dostic netizens spread the word with excitent and enthusiasm... But abroad, soone had already organized a protest against Black Hall.
The protest the was simple—
[What is Congress doing with taxpayers’ money? What are the results?]
The Jas couple couldn’t even manage basic pleasantries and hurried back ho after their inquiries failed.
—If they don’t return, the dostic situation might really explode!
...
At this mont, Qin Manman finally erged from the laboratory. Seeing a crowd of people outside eagerly staring at the large screen, and then looking at the gradually receding silhouette of the honor guard on it, she couldn’t help but frown.
The sa routine every year.
Then she brightened up.
"Dear colleagues, we have achieved a groundbreaking result!"
"The micro-engine is successful!"
She was thoroughly excited.
Yet everyone present stared at her with strange looks, their expressions neither enthusiastic nor joyful.
After a long ti, the assistant said in a low voice: "But... we already have..."
They already have cha!
With cha, the nation’s true strength must be substantial!
This micro-engine... all thanks to the boss scribbling away alone... frankly speaking, they don’t really believe it’s that great!
It was a pity that finance said there was only a little money left in the account. After figuring out how to secure last month’s salary, they should also think about finding another job.
Sigh, although the boss’s ability is lacking, she is indeed a generous boss. It’s hard to let go, genuinely hard.
If she just had a bit more promise...
The employees all silently thought—if only there was a bit more, they wouldn’t have left so resolutely.
...
"What?" Qin Manman frowned.
Before she could react, the assistant, looking disappointed, said: "Sorry boss, I want to resign... My family truly..."
Looking forced and helpless with so unspeakable troubles, honestly, Qin Manman found this all too familiar, yet anger still rose within her.
"—Is it because you feel there’s no future following ?"
The mont these results ca out, the employees wanted to leave, and after the assistant said this, all the employees were staring at her like that...
This kind of look, she had already seen after the last resignation.
Qin Manman whispered: "You’ll regret this."
Thinking of the laboratory’s results, at this point, she did not bother to persuade them.
—No need to.
Since there’s no heart in it, why force anything?
It can only be said that they are not destined for a future of great success.
It’s fate.
Furthermore...
Qin Manman now thought it was better they left.
After the micro-engine project, she couldn’t present any better achievents. These employees weren’t necessary; better to ponder things herself.
And their voluntary resignation ant she didn’t have to lay off compensation; it’s not akin to getting rid of them post-achievent, but a natural course... perfectly suitable.
It seed even fate was on her side.
Thinking of this, Qin Manman instantly smiled again.
"Since you all have your difficulties, I won’t say much more, settle your wages with finance—leave now."
The small amount of money on the books was just enough for this payroll.
The departure was beneficial; until the things were sold, the institute’s expenses would be problematic.
As for whom to sell the new invention to...
Qin Manman bit her lip.
She didn’t want to sell to the United States anymore, but among the previous offers, only the United States extended the highest bid.
And David was still in their country.
Thinking of this, Qin Manman recalled David’s recent sparse contact, fearing he had experienced any unfair treatnt due to her dostically, and quickly dialed out.
...
David was currently beside a female tycoon, who had a batch of new weapons suitable for their United States.
And just this noon, he received a dostic call and saw Zheng Country’s military parade.
For a brief mont, David’s heart was filled with fear.
Over the years, their United States had always been the top superpower; but now, how could the military strength of a developing country surpass theirs so much?
Is it their own arrogance, or has Zheng Country hidden their prowess too deeply?
The current first priority broadcast from the United States was to obtain whatever it took the cha information!
David pondered the various channels in his hands carefully when Qin Manman’s call ca through.
For a brief mont, he frowned and felt annoyed.
After all, given his high level, those needing him personally involved had never dealt with a fool.
But Qin Manman indeed broke his records, causing two consecutive humiliations to the United States.
Seeing her call now, David almost had a psychological shadow.
However, basic relationship maintenance was necessary; you never know when it might be useful.
Hence, he answered, his voice gentle as always.
"Manman, are you alright?"
...
Qin Manman’s eyes welled up with tears.
—Only David remained so sincere.
She whispered: "David, are you alright back ho?"
David’s voice was low, filled with steadiness and helplessness: "I’m well. Just... it’s just not very convenient to go out."
After so long without seeing each other, the previous declarations of love seed fleeting.
Yet Qin Manman was utterly confident in her allure.
—David must have been restrained due to her.
She bit her lip, recalling her achievent—forget it, as long as the United States offered a suitable price, it’d be for David’s sake!
She laughed: "David, I told you, I’d never let you regret— the micro-engine, could you find soone who needs it?"
David’s heart tightened, and he promptly asked: "Micro-engine? It’s... applicable to what area?"
Asking too plainly would make his intentions too obvious; once the mask was removed, interactions were usually not so convenient.
But his heart grew more and more excited, just hoping to hear the response he wanted.
Micro-engine... their country also had this project, if talking results, they surely had them, but being able to drive such a large cha, sustaining combat status for so long...
That just wouldn’t do.
But Zheng Country’s was different.
In the noon parade, those cha could move so freely, assuredly backed by powerful and conveniently portable energy and propulsion!
Maybe...
Thinking of Qin Manman’s "ability," his heart pounded.
...
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