Chapter 226 - “What did that woman want?” (2)
Wen Rugui didn’t react much to that and didn’t say anything.
Zhou Yan did not drop the subject, however. He said with a very suggestive look, “You are such a womanizer. I feel that Director Jiao’s daughter is sweet on you!”
Wen Rugui frowned and stopped him. “Don’t joke about that. That would tarnish Comrade Jiao’s reputation!”
Zhou Yan cracked his mouth and chuckled. “Don’t worry. I will only say that in front of you. I never said a word in front of anyone else.
“That being said, though. Even though the Jiao family’s status does not measure up to that of your Wen family, but Director Jiao was still a very capable person and his achievement was there for all to see. Now that the political environment is changing, if you ask me, she is not a bad choice if you are interested.”
Jiao Boshan’s in-law family had already been righted and the restraints that had been placed on him had also been lifted slowly.
The contributions that Jiao Boshan had provided over the last few years, regardless of his status, could not be overlooked.
The missile in 1964; The first atomic bomb in 1964; the first hydrogen bomb in 1967, and the first satellite in 1970.
Director Jiao Boshan had a part in all of those accomplishments.
Each and every single one of those had impact globally. Now that the political atmosphere was clearing up, Director Jiao’s status would only go up, not down.
From that perspective, even if the Jiao family did not measure up to the Wen family, they were not that far behind.
Wen Rugui frowned even more. “Don’t even bring that up again in the future, ever!”
Seeing that Wen Rugui was truly upset, Zhou Yan scratched his head and said, “Alright, alright. I won’t say that anymore. I am only worried that you will be single for life given your age is all.”
Wen Rugui ignored him.
The two quickly reached the dormitory and, when Jiao Yunshi saw Wen Rugui, she lifted her head up and her eyes lit up.
“Comrade Wen, Comrade Wen, Comrade Zhou, you two are back!”
Both Wen Rugui and Zhou Yan nodded and greeted her.
Wen Rugui said, “Are you here looking for me, Comrade Jiao? What can I do for you?”
Jiao Yunshi frowned immediately when she heard Wen Rugui’s voice. “How come you are sounding worse than before, Comrade Wen? Wait for me. I’ll bring over some scaphium affine for you!”
When she finished talking, she turned and ran off before Wen Rugui could decline her.
Zhou Yan winked at him, “scaphium affine is good stuff!”
Wen Rugui gave him a cold look. “You can have it then.”
Zhou Yan quickly shook his hand. “Hey, I didn’t say that. Besides, they are not for me!”
Having said that, Zhou Yan wanted to walk inside the dormitory but he was stopped by Wen Rugui.
Wen Rugui felt that it would not be good if he and Jiao Yunshi were seen alone when she returned. With Zhou Yan there as well, there could prevent a lot of rumors.
Zhou Yan, too, was curious at the drama so he stayed behind happily.
It wasn’t long before Jiao Yunshi came running back, her cheeks a slight pick from her running. “Comrade Wen, this is scaphium affine. Have some!”
Wen Rugui did not take that from her. “Thank you very much, Comrade Jiao, but I will have to decline this. Please bring it back with you.”
Jiao Yunshi’s long eyelashes fluttered a little and she smiled. “This is from my folks, as a token of appreciation for picking us up. Take it. They will scold me if I bring it back with me.”
Hearing that it was from his teacher and his wife, Wen Rugui finally accepted the gift. “Thank you, please thank your folks for me as well.”
Jiao Yunshi let out a sigh of relief after Wen Rugui had accepted the gift. “That will be alright. We still wouldn’t be here now if you didn’t help us take care of my grandfather.
“Oh right, you only need to place two pieces of the scaphium affine in hot water for 15 minutes every time. If you find it too plain, you can add some rock sugar. It will taste even better if you have chrysanthemum.”
Wen Rugui thanked her again.
Seeing that Wen Rugui never really warmed up and that he looked exhausted, Jiao Yunshi felt bad to stay. She bid him farewell after telling him that she had other matters to attend to.