Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The visitor was dressed in a suit and leather shoes polished to a shine. He had a trendy parted hairstyle and carried colorful gift boxes that looked quite expensive.

Looking at this slick and powdered man, Elder Nie's eyes showed displeasure.

“Whose kid are you?”

The man hadn't come in with Nie Xiaoqian, so he definitely wasn't Qin Yang. If Qin Yang were dressed like this, he wouldn't just chase him away on the spot, he wouldn't even give him a pleasant look.

“Grandpa, don’t you remember me? I’m Xiaohai, who used to live next door to your house when I was little! But it’s also because you're busy every day, so you probably didn't notice me. Back then, I often played with Xiaoqian. Later, my grandfather was transferred for work, and we separated. Three years ago, after graduating from university, I originally planned to go and join Auntie, but there was an opportunity to study abroad, so I went overseas to the United States to study their scientific knowledge, so I could better serve the motherland upon my return.”

“That’s right, this major is very important. Whether it’s aerospace or the development of tanks, airplanes, and cannons, it’s inseparable from the progress of materials.” Nie Xiaoqian’s mother nodded: “It’s good that you’re thinking of our military industry. I’ll arrange something for you when we go to the unit tomorrow.”

“Yes, these gifts are what I brought back from overseas, specially for Grandpa and Auntie.” Wang Hai said, wanting to put down the things, and glanced around: “Where’s Xiaoqian? She's graduating from university this year, is she also working under Auntie?”

Before he could finish speaking, the sound of a Chang Jiang 750 motorcycle rang out outside.

“Mom, I’m back, and I brought Yang-ge with me!” A cheerful voice rang out outside.

“Little Qin is here.” The old man sat up from the recliner and actually walked towards the door!

Wang Hai’s face was full of doubt. What was going on? Who was it that the old man had to personally greet? What was the background of Xiaoqian’s Yang-ge? It sounded like a very intimate way of addressing him.

He looked over and saw a person in a denim work uniform appearing at the door. He was a bit dirty, and there was even something white on his face. Was this just a worker from a production line?

Suddenly, he was stunned. Nie Xiaoqian’s hand was naturally placed on this person’s arm! The two were arm in arm, what did this mean?

Xiaoqian had such high standards, and in the end, she actually found a worker?

“Xiao Qin, did you just come from the factory?” Nie Xiaoqian’s mother also walked over and said kindly: “You must be very busy, right?”

“Yes, Auntie, the factory is quite busy. I came in a hurry and didn’t bring you any gifts. I just bought a few cans along the way, I hope you don’t mind.”

Canned goods? What was that? Wang Hai looked at the expensive gifts in his hand and felt a little disdainful. However, a poor worker could only buy some canned goods as gifts, right?

“It’s good that you came, don’t buy any gifts in the future, it’s a waste of money.” Nie Xiaoqian’s mother happily took them.

Wang Hai felt a burst of helplessness. What about the gifts in his hand? Wouldn’t anyone take them?

“A few cans are enough. If you buy anything expensive, I don’t want it. I've lived my whole life clean and honest, and I don’t want to ruin my reputation when I'm old.” The old man said, which made Wang Hai stunned. He was clearly criticizing himself!

Qin Yang greeted Nie Xiaoqian’s mother first, and watched the other party take the canned goods he brought. Only then did he look at the person walking over from inside. Although his beard and hair were all white, he was still full of energy. The washed-out military uniform made the old man look even more kind.

“Elder Nie?”

Looking at Qin Yang’s surprised expression, Nie Xiaoqian finally understood. After all this time, you only now know who my grandfather is!

“Xiao Qin, tonight is a family banquet, don’t mind what my identity is. I am now just Xiaoqian’s grandfather.” The old man said.

“Okay.” Qin Yang returned to normal, and then looked at Nie Xiaoqian beside him. So you take your mother’s surname, no wonder I couldn’t figure out your background!

“Ahem, Grandpa, Auntie, who is this?” Wang Hai, who had become a background character, spoke.

“Xiaoqian’s boyfriend, Qin Yang.” Nie Xiaoqian’s mother said: “By the way, Xiao Qin, let me introduce you, this is Wang Hai, from the first batch of overseas students in ’78, who has just returned after completing his studies.”

When he heard the words 'boyfriend', Wang Hai immediately felt a rumbling sound in his head. Just now it was just a guess, now, the guess had finally become a reality!

The scene from university reappeared in his mind. Back then, he was a senior, and Nie Xiaoqian was a freshman. When welcoming the new students, he recognized Nie Xiaoqian at a glance, and he believed that it was love at first sight. However, Nie Xiaoqian rejected him: She didn't want to be in a relationship during university!

Wang Hai knew how high Nie Xiaoqian’s standards were, so he studied hard and soon got the opportunity to study abroad. Calculating that when he returned after completing his studies, Nie Xiaoqian would have just graduated from university, and he could develop their relationship. Now, it had actually benefited this worker who didn’t know where he came from?

Only then did Nie Xiaoqian notice Wang Hai, and whispered to her mother: “Mom, didn’t we agree to entertain Yang-ge today? Why did irrelevant people come?”

Although the voice was deliberately lowered, the place was not big to begin with, and the other party could still hear it! Qin Yang was even guessing whether this was deliberately said for the other party to hear.

“Grandpa, Auntie, I just returned to the country today, and came to see you as soon as I got off the plane. Since there are guests, then I won’t join in the fun. I’m leaving.” Wang Hai behaved very generously.

“Why are you leaving? Since you’ve come, stay and have dinner together. You’re all young people, you can definitely find something to talk about.”

Nie Xiaoqian rolled her eyes at her mother.

“Since Auntie is so kind as to invite me, then I won’t stand on ceremony. Xiao Qin, you don’t look very old, you joined the factory so young, did you go to university?” Wang Hai asked Qin Yang as he carried the gifts inside.

“I graduated from high school, I can’t compare to you, a sea turtle.” Qin Yang was very modest.

“Sea turtle?”

“Students who return from overseas, abbreviated as sea turtles.”

“Oh, then I really am a sea turtle.” Wang Hai said: “However, Xiao Qin, your education is still a bit low. Xiaoqian graduated from university, do you two have a common language?”

“Wang Hai, what do you mean by that?” Nie Xiaoqian’s face fell.

“I mean, Xiao Qin has to continue studying. It’s not too late to work and study at the same time. Work hard to get into university, and then strive to study abroad in the future, so you can be worthy of Xiaoqian. Auntie, am I right?”

This guy actually wants to find a helper? Qin Yang smiled: “Sea turtle, we also have overseas students who went abroad in ’78 in our factory. He came back in ’80, why did you only come back this year? Could it be that he was on a two-year program, and you were on a three-year program?”