Chapter 552: Don’t Casually Enter Your Daughter-in-law’s Room

Fu Mingxue said, "Yes, I saw her. That’s actually why I’m here. I have to go to the base to fix an airplane, so I came to let you know. I probably won’t be able to teach the last few days of class, so you’ll have to find someone else to cover for me."

"Of course, if I get back early enough, I’ll resume teaching."

Director Zheng was stunned. "You said you were fixing... what?"

’Did I just hear that right? Fu Mingxue can fix airplanes?’

"Fixing an airplane," Fu Mingxue repeated.

It wasn’t a particularly classified matter, so she told Director Zheng directly.

After all, Director Zheng was part of the research institute too.

His expression was one of pure disbelief.

He studied Fu Mingxue.

After a long moment, he finally managed, "You’re truly incredible."

’It seems I really don’t know the full extent of her abilities.’

He had no idea Fu Mingxue could fix airplanes.

"In that case, you should get going. I’ll make the arrangements here at the university."

If he weren’t so busy here at the university, he would have loved to tag along and see just how she fixes an airplane.

’Heavens, that’s something even *I* can’t do.’

’This is really making me question my existence—can one person really be so multi-talented?’

"Thank you, Director Zheng." After bidding him farewell, Fu Mingxue returned to her office.

She gathered a few of her things.

Then she left the school on her bicycle.

Meanwhile, the Qin family was still awake.

Qin Wenying had gotten back first.

When Mrs. Qin saw her, she immediately asked, "Didn’t you find Mingxue?"

"I found her. She went to the university to make arrangements and will be home shortly. Oh, and we’re leaving soon. I need to make a call first."

Qin Wenying walked straight to the telephone in the living room and dialed a number. "Get ready. We leave in an hour. Also, send someone to the Qin Family Mansion for a pickup."

When Mrs. Qin heard that both her daughter and Mingxue were leaving, she grew anxious.

’Shouldn’t I prepare some things for them?’

The moment her daughter hung up, she asked, "Why the sudden rush? Didn’t you say leaving tomorrow would be fine?"

Qin Wenying replied, "The sooner, the better, of course."

Mrs. Qin then asked, "So, how long will you be gone?"

"If things go quickly, we could be back the day after tomorrow. If not, there’s no telling. Mom, don’t ask so many questions."

’These are military matters. Even if it’s my own mother asking, I can’t tell her everything!’

Mrs. Qin was speechless.

’Fine. If she says not to ask, I won’t ask.’

"I should pack a bag for Mingxue. Oh, and I need to get her some snacks for the trip."

She turned to leave as she spoke,

but Qin Wenying grabbed her arm, stopping her.

Qin Wenying was exasperated. "Mom, what snacks are you packing? You think we’d let her starve? Besides, it’s freezing out. Wouldn’t whatever you pack just freeze solid?"

"And her clothes—Mingxue will have time to pack for herself when she gets back. Why are you going into her room? It’s not a place you can just waltz into!"

’What if there are classified blueprints lying around in there? What if they get leaked? That would be a disaster!’

"From now on, don’t just go into Mingxue’s room. If she ever forgets to lock it, you lock it for her."

This was a stern warning for her own mother.

Mrs. Qin was baffled.

’What, does she think I’m going to steal something?’

Seeing her expression, Qin Wenying added, "Mom, do you ever go into Dad’s study?"

Mrs. Qin fell silent.

’Come to think of it, I really do rarely go into my husband’s study.’