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Late at night, the technicians of Revitalization Microelectronics Equipment Company were moving around, chatting in small groups as they prepared to go back for a late-night snack, take a shower, and then lie down in bed.
"Damn, I'm exhausted!"
"What can we do? Time is tight, and the tasks are heavy. They treat women like men and men like livestock."
"I've decided that once this is over, I'm definitely going for a full-body massage!"
"Come on, you talk big but have no guts. Last time you promised to treat me, but you ended up sneaking away."
"How about we go to a massage parlor after we finish this project? There's one near my house that's pretty legit."
"Excuse me?? Are you kidding me? The massage parlor near your place is so 'legit' it could perform all kinds of entertainment!"
Everyone was mentally prepared; before this project was completed, to ensure confidentiality, no one could leave the premises, no matter how urgent their personal matters were. Their lives and work revolved around this area, and even phone calls with family were monitored.
When Ji Yuan came out of the laboratory, he saw Mr. Ji, Mr. Zhou, and Academician Li sitting by the flowerbed at the base of the building, smoking and chatting. He instinctively glanced at his Longines watch on his wrist and realized it was already past one in the morning.
Tomorrow morning at six o'clock, everyone would gather here again to start the next phase of research experiments; the research tasks were undeniably heavy.
Everyone can only rest for about four to five hours a day. In rare cases, some at the Research Institute are so exhausted after work that they fall asleep immediately.
The moonlight flows like water, and Elder Ji and Zhou Lao, with their heads full of silver hair, shine brightly. Although it adds a touch of frailty, they remain incredibly strong, sharp as silver needles.
These days, even at their advanced age, they have to stay up late with the younger generation, fearing that the young ones might not be careful enough and make mistakes.
Ji Yuan's expression is complex, and he feels a hint of emotion in his heart. The older generation of scientists truly lived up to the vow of "Devote One's Life to the Country," dedicating their youth and lives to the nation.
At this moment, a deep voice sounded.
"Kid Ji, want a smoke?"
Academician Li probably heard the footsteps behind him and turned around to find Ji Yuan. With a smile, he offered a blue soft pack of Panda brand cigarettes and looked at Ji Yuan with clear eyes: "So, do you smoke?"
Ji Yuan glanced at him but did not take it; instead, he pushed it back. "No, I don't smoke. Smoking is harmful to health."
Seeing Ji Yuan's serious demeanor, Academician Li could only awkwardly put the cigarette pack back into his pocket.
Ji Yuan took a look and joked, "Li, your standard of living is quite high!"
After spending time together these days, Ji Yuan and Academician Li have almost reached the point of calling each other brothers; when he calls him Li, Academician Li responds cheerfully.
Academician Li chuckled a couple of times, a hint of smugness on his face. "For us researchers, especially those of us at our level, the treatment is unquestionable, but the work can be quite tedious and monotonous."
Elder Ji chimed in with a cheerful laugh, "You might not know this yet, Kid Ji." He waved the cigarette pinched between his index and middle fingers. "This cigarette is different from what you find on the market; it's an internal special supply. We're lucky to be benefiting from Li's connections."
He recalled a time when Li had made a significant contribution, and when the leaders asked him what reward he wanted, he straightforwardly requested some of the special cigarettes. It nearly put the leader in an awkward position. The leader even had to file a report to get approval for him to receive two packs of special cigarettes each month, ha ha ha..."
As everyone reminisced about Li's past antics, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Elder Zhou, however, glanced at the two of them and patted the seat next to him. "Come sit with us for a while."
Ji Yuan didn't hesitate and responded with a smile. After sitting down and looking around for a moment, he asked, "Elder Ji, Elder Zhou, why are you two still awake so late? You have to get up early tomorrow morning; can your bodies handle it?"
Both elders appeared frail and thin, as if a strong gust of wind could easily sweep them away.
Elder Ji waved his hand, "Older people naturally feel less rested, sleep lightly, and wake up at the slightest disturbance. Even if they want to sleep, they can't go back to it."
Old Zhou agreed, "You young people should pay more attention. Don't ruin your health at a young age; you need to be mindful. There are still many days ahead to serve the country, so don't lose big over small matters!"
Having lived for more than half a lifetime, Old Zhou understood better than anyone that winning early doesn't mean winning in the end. Life is like a marathon; it's not about who starts faster but about who can make it to the finish line. You must keep your determination intact; otherwise, you won't complete the race. However, you also can't be too tense, or you'll easily harm your health.
Everything is as the great man said, "Health is the foundation of life!"
"I'll remember that. Thank you for the advice, Old Zhou," Ji smiled and nodded.
Old Zhou expressed both sentiment and relief, "I never expected that in my lifetime, I would see a prodigious talent emerge in our country. When the leader told me, I couldn't believe it..."
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