Chapter 526: Coming to the Door to Apologize

Fu Mingxue noticed that Song Mingyue was particularly good at saying "thank you."

"Winter break is about to start. Where will you be staying?"

Time had passed rather quickly; it had already been almost a month since she returned to her classes.

"That Assistant Li applied for a factory dorm for me, so I can move in there. He got me a single room, the kind where you can cook. In the future, if I work overtime late at night, I can stay there directly. And I can live there during next year’s winter and summer breaks, too."

Fu Mingxue was happy for her when she heard this.

’It’s good that she has a place to go.’

’But, a part-timer like Song Mingyue—able to get a single dorm room?’

She knew that dorm rooms at every factory were in very short supply right now.

Single rooms were even harder to apply for.

The thought flashed through her mind, but she didn’t ask any more about it.

As for the matter of that couple, Qin Wenze and Gao Lan, she couldn’t have been less concerned.

After all, she was already swamped. How could she possibly have time to worry about other people?

After helping a few other students with their problems, Fu Mingxue returned to the office.

Just in time to see Director Zheng coming out.

At that moment, Director Zheng also saw her.

His face was all smiles.

"Mingxue, you’re just in time. Do you remember those blueprints you submitted last time? The ones for the textile machine. And the embroidery machine."

Fu Mingxue was a little taken aback.

’I’m the one who created them, how could I not know?’

"What is it?"

"After a period of study, the Design Institute held a meeting and decided to begin research and production based on the blueprints you provided."

"Isn’t that great!" Fu Mingxue was, of course, happy that her designs were being used.

"Oh, right. The Design Institute also wanted to ask if you could design any other blueprints. They also want to invite you to participate in the development of those two machines you designed."

A look of exasperation crossed Fu Mingxue’s face. "I don’t have time."

’After all, it’s a completely different industry. I’d have to go read up and do research first.’

’Otherwise, how could I possibly draw them up so casually?’

As for the machines themselves—she had even less time for that.

’I’ve already provided the blueprints and made detailed annotations. They still can’t figure it out?’

’Are all those engineers incompetent or something?’

"Director Zheng, don’t forget, I have my own research project! You, of all people, should know which one is more important."

’He shouldn’t get so carried away by a few words of praise from others that he loses his bearings and forgets his priorities.’

Developing the new engine—that was her actual job.

She needed to get the blueprints for it done as soon as possible, and then she would have to cooperate with the team to conduct all sorts of tests.

Hearing her words, Director Zheng finally came to his senses.

He slapped his forehead hard. "Look at me, I completely forgot about that. Alright, I’ll turn them down."

Fu Mingxue nodded. "Yes, please turn them down."

Director Zheng then remembered something else. "The break starts in another week. Will you be going back home, or staying in Beijing City?"

"I’ll go back after the New Year. But I might have to make a trip to the base."

"Alright." Director Zheng understood.

When Fu Mingxue returned home after her classes that afternoon, she saw someone unexpected.

The expression on her face immediately cooled.

When Gao Lan saw her, she immediately said with sincerity, "Mingxue, I’m sorry. I’ve come to apologize for what happened last time."

Fu Mingxue was speechless.

’How long has it been since then?’

’Why is she pulling this act again?’

"There’s no need. You can go."

’Didn’t I already talk to Mom about this last time—why would she let Gao Lan in again?’

Gao Lan’s face was full of self-reproach.

"I know I spoke without thinking last time. It was all my fault, I wasn’t thinking straight. It’s only natural that you’re angry. I hope you can forgive me."