After the frail beauty went to the countryside, she went crazy with scientific research.

Chapter 319, Episode 0344: Her old man got scammed!
The old man grinned unhappily again. "Most people in Hong Kong look down on us. They have better living conditions, high-rise buildings everywhere, and their technology is better than ours. That was indeed the case in the past."

There's nothing wrong with admitting that. We're in a state of disarray, just getting started. We're taking the most difficult steps right now, and it's no exaggeration to say that every step is challenging. Falling behind a bit isn't shameful.

Being behind makes us progress; it is precisely because we are behind that we work harder.

Look at us now, we're starting to take bigger steps. As long as we can buy some time, we're no worse than anyone else.

“There has been no contact between the two sides over the years. Their impression of us is still from the poorest days when we were all struggling to make ends meet and there were dilapidated houses everywhere.”

"The people from the National Security Bureau overheard Zhang Min chatting with his subordinates. When they talked about us, their tone was indescribable, as if it were an honor for us to be their servants."

Jiang Min looked down on everyone on the other side of the river, including even Wang Decai, whom Li Qian considered very capable, because Li Qian was considered an inferior person in Jiang Min's eyes.

Her marriage to Li Qian was entirely at the behest of the Zhang family head. Zhang Min was a patient person; she only wanted to gain the Zhang family head's trust. It was just a marriage, and she didn't care about it.

Lin Yuexi hit the nail on the head: "Grandpa, did the higher-ups ask you to keep Lao Wang here? Are you afraid you won't be able to keep him, and knowing that Lao Wang came back with me, do you want me to help you keep him here?"

Old man: “…”

Having a grandson who is too smart is not a good thing either; don't give him any shame.

However, he's never been shameless in front of his beloved grandson, so it doesn't matter to him.

His face twitched a few times, then the old man lay down and let himself be mocked.

“Wang Decai’s experience is a bit heartbreaking. Wang Hui is his only blood relative. His abilities are widely recognized. If he really goes to Hong Kong, whether he helps Jiang Min or opposes her, it will bring bloodshed.”

The old man's tone suddenly became serious, "The higher-ups intend to take back Hong Kong. The time has come, so naturally, the less chaotic Hong Kong is, the better."

As for Wang Decai, the man who was able to become the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Haishi back then, and who helped us countless times under the nose of the "little notebook" (a nickname for a government official), he was a landmine, wasn't he?!
If he were to go to Hong Kong simply to seek development, that would be fine. But if he wanted revenge or to help Jiang Min, it wouldn't be so friendly to them if they wanted to take back Hong Kong.

However, after learning about Wang Decai's past, the higher-ups guessed that he might harbor resentment or even hatred towards us.

He's our benefactor. Even if his attitude has changed now, we can't repay kindness with enmity, we can't lose our conscience.

This is a real dilemma.

As luck would have it, the old man heard that the commander had acquired a jar of top-quality Da Hong Pao tea that day. The old man loved it, so he eagerly ran to the commander and snatched half a jar, and was then conscripted into the army.

Lin Yuexi: "..."

I wondered, the old man has already retired, how did this matter end up on him?
So, you delivered it yourself!
How could the leaders not be informed? Old Wang was hiding in Hero Village with Old Chen and the others; how could he possibly escape the elders' notice?
Lin Yuexi suspected that the elders knew she had promised Elder Chen that she would take care of them in their old age.

With this collaboration, good heavens, her old man got scammed!

It's likely that the information about the leader having top-quality Da Hong Pao tea was deliberately leaked to the old man.

The old man felt a little guilty under the penetrating gaze of his beloved grandson.

“My dear, you should stay away from the leaders and their ilk in the future. None of them are good people.”

Lin Yuexi sighed helplessly. What else could she do but spoil him?

"I'll try to persuade Lao Wang, but I can't guarantee I can convince him." She was offering to help, but she needed to be clear: she wasn't making any promises.

Lin Yuexi suddenly had a strange feeling that she was like a brick, which could be moved wherever needed.

Hearing his grandson's words, the old man felt relieved. "I'll go with you then. After all, we didn't investigate thoroughly enough, and we wronged the old hero."

Lin Yuexi did not comment on this, saying that it was a mistake of the times, but it was also an inevitable process. There were many people who had similar experiences during this period. Not to mention sympathy, there was no way to express our sympathy.

Moreover, Lin Yuexi's ability to empathize seems to have been lost after experiencing the apocalypse. She likes to gossip, but only for the excitement. It can be said that apart from a few family members, the only people who can touch her heart are the soldiers.

Whether in her past life or this one, she considers herself a selfish person. In her past life, she had a spatial ability and collected countless resources, but she never thought of contributing anything. In this life, she is focused on scientific research as a hobby, unintentionally changing the world order and adding a few pieces of iron to the backbone of the country, which she considers just an accident.

She couldn't be a brave and fearless frontline worker like the soldiers, but that didn't diminish her admiration for them.

Therefore, she would favor the soldier to the best of her ability.

For example, she would care whether the compensation for fallen soldiers was distributed smoothly, and she would be concerned about the livelihood of retired soldiers. After learning that Yuexi Group had been established, she did not ask about any benefits, but only made one request: that the staff of Yuexi Group should give preferential treatment to retired soldiers and their families.

She didn't need any gratitude, nor did she think her actions were particularly great. She simply did what she could within her capabilities, and she had a clear conscience.

Looking back at Lao Wang's situation, the inevitability of history cannot be easily changed by an individual. Even though Lin Yuexi has superpowers, a spatial ability, and a sharp mind, she never considered herself a 'savior'. She was just a drop of water in the ocean, and when the waves rise, she too has to rise and fall.

People, never take yourselves too seriously.

Seeing his grandson's calm and indifferent attitude, the old man felt both satisfied and a little bittersweet.

He had long noticed that his beloved granddaughter lacked something in terms of emotions—not the kind of cold-heartedness, but rather a beauty that seemed to exist outside the world.

It's often said that people who do scientific research all have some quirks, and it turns out that's actually true!
Fortunately, his beloved grandson is still kind to him, and that's enough. As for his son and daughter-in-law, that's none of his business.

"Oh, by the way, the higher-ups know that you arranged for Lao Chen and the others to stay in Yong'an Lane. The Fourth Elder specifically called to ask me about it. People like Lao Zheng and Lao Hua are usually assigned guards and support staff. What's the procedure on your end?"

Lin Yuexi: "???"

"This isn't something I should arrange, is it?" The old man changed the subject so quickly that she didn't immediately catch on.

"Didn't you turn that house into a laboratory? Isn't the Fourth Elder worried that you'll be doing research at home?"

Originally, Lao Zheng and his team only needed to assign ordinary guards, but if Lin Yuexi was doing research or experiments at home, then the selection of guards would need to be carefully considered.

So that's what happened. "Just follow the normal procedures. My place is completely separated from Old Chen's place."

"Grandpa, I still prefer living with you."

Oh dear, who said his precious grandson has a cold personality?

Look how thoughtful this is!

The old man's teeth were practically sticking out from laughing.