Shocking! The young educated youth had just arrived and was already clashing with spies.

Chapter 266 Don’t Compare Jia Zhenyan to Trash

Li Xiu followed them out of the box. Feeling a little gloomy, she suggested that the children go about their own business and left Quanjude with Chu Yunting watching her go.

Chu Xin actually wasn't in the mood to eat, but when she glanced over, she saw that the person who offered to treat her to a meal was already waiting at the door of the box with a smile on his face.

He was a kind old man with a benevolent look. Chu Xin remembered him as one of the people who had just come to see the excitement. She knew that he had not come out to greet people on purpose, but had just returned from watching the excitement.

When Mr. Jiang saw a few people coming over, he smiled and gestured for them to enter the box behind him.

"Come on, please come in. Let's eat first and then talk."

Chu Xin wondered why he was so enthusiastic. She didn't show it on her face, but in her heart she was complaining about how Jia Zhenyan was so popular. How could this director be so polite to her because he loved her so much?

Her behavior just now was not a good behavior in the eyes of the conservative old scholar, but the old man didn't seem to mind.

Jia Zhenyan took the lead and stepped forward. "Mr. Jiang, why are you still waiting here? You are too polite."

Jiang Wei laughed heartily and said:

"It's okay. Moving around is good for your health, especially after watching a good show."

As he said this, he looked at Chu Xin. He knew Zhou Yichen and Chu Yunting, but he had never seen this little girl. She must be Comrade Chu Xiao, who had provided drawings to the country several times.

He smiled kindly, and was happier to see the country have such young technical talents than if he himself had obtained a treasure.

Chu Xin felt a little nervous when she saw his pleased and enthusiastic eyes. Fortunately, Jia Zhenyan spoke up in time to introduce the two of them. After shaking hands, they began to exchange polite greetings.

The middle-aged man who had been standing at the door of the box pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said in a somewhat uneasy tone,

"Mr. Jiang, please come in and sit down. Young people nowadays are too ignorant to keep you waiting for so long."

Chu Xin took a glance and wondered who this person was. He was so rude in his words. Besides, when inviting people to dinner, shouldn’t the host arrive first? What was this person doing?

Jiang Lao's eyes also fell on him, frowning, his tone a little heavy,

"Assistant Huang, I don't have anything else to do here. You don't need to accompany me. Go back to the institute and take care of your own business."

The man named Assistant Huang's face froze for a moment, and the glasses hanging on the bridge of his nose slid down a little. Without the obstruction of the lenses, Chu Xin could clearly see that the man's eyes were black and white, his eyeballs were full and symmetrical, and his eyelids were normal. She couldn't help but pay more attention to him.

This person is obviously not nearsighted, why is he wearing glasses?

Assistant Huang noticed Chu Xin's gaze and immediately raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, looking very tired, and then pushed up his glasses.

"I'm fine, Mr. Jiang. I came here with you. I definitely can't leave you here alone. I'm worried."

Chu Yunting was straightforward and said whatever he wanted to say on the spot.

"That's not right. Aren't we human beings? What could possibly happen if you're not here?"

Assistant Huang was not so yin and yang this time.

"How is that possible? Comrades, you are all citizens of the country, the safest and most reliable."

As he said this, he turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation with his hand.

"Please take a seat. Mr. Jiang has already ordered the dishes. I'll tell the waiter to start serving them."

Mr. Jiang is just a scientific researcher like an old scholar. Apart from various instruments and drawings, which make him meticulous and observant, he is really not very sensitive to other things.

This time, Assistant Huang was actively greeting the guests for him, and his initial concerns disappeared. He immediately smiled and asked several people to sit down.

"Yes, yes, let's eat first!"

Chu Xin suppressed her doubts and followed him inside. When she sat down, she deliberately sat opposite Assistant Huang. She watched him put down his briefcase and quickly walked out of the private room before she looked away.

Everyone was working and consciously did not mention drinking. Mr. Jiang came with a purpose and did not even wait until the meal was over before he started discussing some mechanical technical issues with Jia Zhenyan.

As the communication deepened, Mr. Jiang became more eager to learn about Jia Zhenyan's talent and began to persuade him to go to the research institute.

"I've seen the Gatling modification blueprints you submitted to the Arsenal this time. They're indeed a major improvement over the old version. Perhaps you do have talent in this area and a lot of insights.

But Xiao Jia, I still hope that you can continue to devote yourself to mechanical research. You know, our country is in a state of disrepair right now and really needs talents like you.

Moreover……"

Mr. Jiang turned his gaze towards Chu Xin, with a mixture of excitement and regret.

"Comrade Chu Xiao and you are both talented in this field. You two are staying in the Central Special Branch, a department completely unrelated to your expertise. Isn't that a waste of talent?"

In fact, Chu Xin didn't think much about it. After all, this female comrade was talented, but she also had a strange personality. The prerequisite for submitting all the drawings was that he strictly ordered that he could not discuss problems with her. If she didn't come, then she didn't come, but Jia Zhenyan really wanted to get her.

Because they had reserved a place for him in their institute from the beginning. He and Jia Zhenyan's teacher were friends. In a gentleman's friendship, it is important to keep promises.

Seeing the old man sighing there, Chu Xin picked up the cup and drank some water, pretending not to see his eager gaze.

As for Jia Zhenyan, he looked at her hesitantly, wanting to say something. Chu Xin gave him a cold look. If he dared to bring the matter of the improved Gatling gun into her hands, she would definitely not let him off.

Jia Zhenyan...

It’s so difficult. Why is he the one who has difficulty in the end?

Assistant Huang listened to them talking about work, and looked a little embarrassed. He interrupted with a hint of meaning:

"Well, Mr. Jiang, have you forgotten? The researcher position in our institute has already been filled by someone else. It's the son of the director of the Revolutionary Committee, and he's going to start work soon.

I know you value talent, but we reserved the position under great pressure.

Comrade Jia, no matter what the reason was for not coming, it was due to his personal reasons that he missed this opportunity. Isn't it unreasonable for him to say that he wants to join the research institute again now?

Besides, his current job is pretty good, so I think we shouldn't force him, right?"

After he finished speaking, everyone at the table fell silent.

When Mr. Jiang heard this, his brows were cold and his words were full of indignation.

"Kong Lingqi's son is not cut out for scientific research. To put it bluntly, he's just sitting there doing nothing!"

If it weren't for the strict policy of "Sending Educated Youth to the Countryside", Kong Lingqi would not have been able to find a suitable position for his son to stay in Kyoto and would not have set his sights on this position in the research institute.

Assistant Huang had no choice but to smile.

"Don't be so stubborn. Look, things are going well now. Comrade Jia's talent hasn't been wasted, and Director Kong has explained it to him.

As for whether he is the right material, as far as I know, Comrade Jia didn't learn about weapons at the beginning, but isn't he doing very well now?

Director Kong's son also studied abroad and is believed to be of good character. As long as we nurture him well, he will eventually become a successful person."

"Besides, our country and Russia are currently experiencing a breakdown in relations. Comrade Jia's background is problematic in itself, so it would be best if he didn't come to the research institute."

Assistant Huang seemed to lower his voice on purpose for the last sentence, as if he was afraid of being heard by outsiders. However, since he was speaking to others, how could he really speak in a low voice?

Jiang Lao's expression became even uglier, and he raised his hand to accuse him.

"Assistant Huang, you talk too much!"

Assistant Huang sighed.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm doing this for your own good."

"laugh!"

Chu Xin laughed disdainfully. Putting aside the question of whether Assistant Huang's identity was questionable, the implicit meaning of his words was all in favor of Mr. Jiang.

“This is Assistant Huang, right?

You are wrong about one thing. It is true that some people go abroad to study, but I believe you know better than me why.

You hid away and enjoyed yourself when the country was in trouble, and now that you've been called back, you just found a random job to avoid going to the countryside. Do you understand that this is a mistake?

I have reason to believe that you are speaking up for that director's son because you are getting some benefits from him, right?!"

Assistant Huang was pointed out by Chu Xin for his dirty thoughts, and his face was very long.

"This lesbian is so mean!"

Chu Xin smiled and immediately retorted,

"It's just the facts. Why, did it hit your master's sore spot?"

Assistant Huang frowned fiercely, "What are you talking about?"

Chu Xin was too lazy to watch his acting and turned to Jiang Lao.

"I don't know where your assistant comes from. To be honest, I don't think he's on the same page with you. It's better not to keep a dog like that. You can't tame it!"

"you!"

Assistant Huang slammed the table in anger, pointed at Chu Xin and wanted to say something angrily, but was interrupted by Mr. Jiang who also had a grim expression.

"Assistant Huang, shut up! You know why I'm treating you today, and yet you're still saying something to spoil the fun? If you're worried about being implicated, let me be clear: this is my personal decision and has nothing to do with you!"

"Mr. Jiang, I'm doing this for your own good!"

As the person involved, Jia Zhenyan felt a little aggrieved as he watched a good meal turn out like this.

He didn't want this job and had never thought about going back. Assistant Huang's words were belittling him and his teacher.

Jia Zhenyan stood up and bowed deeply to Jiang Lao, then raised his head with a firm look in his eyes.

"Thank you for your kindness. I chose not to go to the research institute at that time, and I will never go back now. I came here today to explain everything to you.

As for the quota, although I don't want it, I also hope you can give it to someone who is truly talented.

That's all for today, I'll treat you privately another day!"

After saying that, he quickly walked out of the private room. Chu Yunting quickly stood up, said "Pooh" to Assistant Huang, and walked out.

Chu Xin felt speechless at Jia Zhenyan's bland words. She thought, "Why don't you say a few harsh words to vent your anger?" However, since everyone had left, she had no choice but to get up and follow him.

Mr. Jiang's face was almost blue with anger, his chest heaving violently, and he pointed at Assistant Huang with shaking hands, unable to utter a word.

Zhou Yichen stood up, looked at Assistant Huang, narrowed his eyes coldly, and said his first words since entering the box,

"Don't compare Jia Zhenyan to trash. Remember, he didn't want to go, not you who rejected him. Do you understand?"