Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 847

Chapter 847: Chapter 720: Returning from Internship

After resting for three days, Professor Wei and his group began discussing and decided they had to continue teaching the students; staying at the guesthouse was wasting precious time.

After some discussion, for safety’s sake, they chose several large factories in the neighboring city this time, and so early the next morning, the group of teachers and students embarked on their journey again.

Based on Professor Wei’s current research direction, they first chose various engines within large enterprises this time.

In recent years, faced with monopolies from the Western powers and the retreat of brother countries, technological innovation has slowed down considerably. As the saying goes, people strive for breath, Buddha receives a stick of incense. Faced with external encirclement, passionate patriots strive hard, just wishing for a day we are no longer at the mercy of others.

Even the most timid and habitually selfish Zhou Jiao was inspired by the professors working day and night tirelessly in the lab, and felt strained.

Having lived for so many years, Zhou Jiao had never felt so troubled. She prided herself on not lacking in intelligence, yet she couldn’t find any perfect solution.

The latest 21st-century engine, brought forth by her hands, appeared to the world countless times translated into different languages, but now she couldn’t expose it at will.

The longer she spent in this space, the more she understood. Furthermore, she realized what "falling behind means being beaten" truly is, but she didn’t know what path to take.

Not mentioning personal safety, just speeding up the historical gears — how should related components and equipment be improved? With guilt and frustration, she immersed herself in work once again.

Hence, upon returning to Beijing, Zhang Guoqing, waiting at the school for her return, was even angrier and anxious seeing her thin and ghostlike appearance. Though he usually hid his emotions, this time he couldn’t help but be moved.

Glancing at the guilty-looking Zhou Jiao, constrained by the presence of many people, he didn’t say much, but instead reported the general situation of the rest of the classmates to the counselor.

Zhang Guoqing was very angry with himself, knowing her temperament, especially thinking about news received not long ago, regretting his hasty decision upon recalling she faced thugs alone. Returning to the dormitory, he hugged her without saying a word.

"Brother, I’m really fine! You see, I’m in great spirits."

Zhang Guoqing’s chin pressed against her head, feeling her protruding spine, the meaning unspoken.

Originally, Zhou Jiao thought of talking to him about the two secret rooms, but now, she dared not go against her instinct, knowing this man might truly lose his temper.

Sigh... it really wasn’t her fault. She had already secretly taken extra care, but being with so many people every day meant she couldn’t act willy-nilly.

Besides, everyone had slimmed down. Even Yi Jiefang, that carefree silly boy, lost nearly twenty pounds. Honestly, Zhou Jiao felt fine, having caught up on sleep during the return trip.

But holding her like this isn’t a solution!

Zhou Jiao gently tugged at his arm’s sleeve: "I’m cold. I’ve been shivering since getting off the bus!"

Zhang Guoqing immediately tucked her into bed upon hearing this.

"I haven’t washed yet."

"Be good, stay warm, I’ll make ginger soup for you."

Zhou Jiao watched him bustling around as he spoke, smiling contentedly. Outside, goose feather snow was falling, but with him by her side, the room felt warm.

"Xiao Wu, open the door quickly."

Zhang Guoqing looked back at Zhou Jiao, seeing she was fine, he took quick steps to open the door, gave Xiao Wu a quick glance as he entered with a bag, and pointed to the door.

Yi Jiefang knowingly shut the door, and upon seeing Zhou Jiao curled up like a bear, burst into hearty laughter, "Got regulated, huh? Serves you right for being disobedient, little chick!"

"Skinny monkey!"

Zhang Guoqing was truly surprised now, knowing Zhou Jiao never addressed people with nicknames like this.

"What’s the matter with you two? Not eating?"

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