"Cheng You! Cheng You, don't be so hasty, let's talk properly..."
Zhao Jisheng quickly chased after her.
She had already handed over the items. If she said she wouldn't talk anymore now, wouldn't it be a waste?
Cheng You walked out of the building and bumped into a few flustered people.
She made way for them and continued walking out.
Zhao Jisheng quickly caught up, "You're just leaving like this?"
Cheng You chuckled, "Professor Zhao, do you think I need to beg them?"
She held the evidence in her hand and could always find a way to clear Qi Chengyan's name.
But the items she submitted would be gone after this bottle was used.
The anxious look on Zhao Jisheng's face eased slightly. Indeed.
Cheng You didn't need to be in a hurry. After all, she wasn't the one begging.
"Next time you slap the table, at least give me a heads-up. You scared this old heart of mine."
Cheng You chuckled, "I was too angry. I was indeed a bit impulsive."
But she didn't regret it. Otherwise, those people would think she was young and easily bullied.
Before they reached the army base entrance, they saw many people chasing after them.
"Comrade Cheng You! Comrade Cheng You, please wait. Let's talk again. There's still room for negotiation."
Cheng You put her hands in her pockets, pretending not to hear, and kept walking without stopping.
They almost reached the main gate when Old Master Yun and the others caught up, panting, and stopped her.
"Oh, this old body of mine. It's not like I angered you. You can just ignore them, what does it have to do with me."
Cheng You snorted, "Oh, can Old Master Yun meet my conditions?"
Old Master Yun: "..."
His scope of authority was limited to the military hospital.
Beyond that, negotiations were needed.
Cheng You's conditions were not excessive. He personally felt they were acceptable.
"Comrade Luo has a temper, but he means no harm."
Cheng You curled her lips, making no comment.
"Cheng You, shall we talk again after we go back?"
"I've already stated my conditions. They are right here. If you can't meet them, consider me to have come for nothing. We don't need to continue talking."
After Cheng You finished speaking, she tried to walk out again but was stopped by several other people.
"Dean, you can't leave, you can't leave!"
They had only conducted a simple preliminary test and had already discovered the benefits of the condensing dew.
If it could be widely applied in the future, its value would be immeasurable.
Qi Shengwen, who had followed them out, said, "If you already have the evidence, the army will handle it impartially. Comrade Luo was also considering the good of the army."
After all, it wasn't something glorious.
One of the important reasons why the army strictly adhered to military regulations was the issue of credibility.
If such incidents happened a few more times, and the people no longer trusted them, how could they protect the people?
Cheng You faced Qi Shengwen, looking directly at him.
"Can you make the decisions?"
"I guarantee it with my integrity."
Cheng You chuckled, "As a daughter-in-law, I don't believe you. Don't guarantee it with your integrity. Guarantee it with your military uniform that you will not shield anyone and will handle it strictly."
Qi Shengwen gritted his teeth, unsure if he should admit his failure.
He was her son, yet Cheng You didn't believe him.
"I guarantee that I will not shield anyone and will investigate this case with the strictest attitude."
With his guarantee, Cheng You followed them back to discuss the details of the cooperation.
Cheng You did not want money or power. She could be supplied in limited quantities each month, depending on the situation.
Her only requirement was a piece of land. She would apply according to the procedures and pay the required fees.
Another matter was Qi Chengyan.
She didn't need the army to expend much effort. She herself would collect all the witnesses and evidence.
This was no different from giving it away for free.
Old Master Yun looked at her with shock, as if she had done something extraordinary.
Cheng You put her hands in her pockets, looking nonchalant.
She exuded an air of magnanimity, like someone who had achieved great things and sought no fame.
"If my husband hadn't been wronged here, I wouldn't have intended to exchange this item with you in the first place."
Her words made everyone present feel a little embarrassed.
"Comrade Cheng You, Qi Chengyan is a talent in our army. We value him even more than you do," Comrade Luo said, trying to soften his voice.
Cheng You glanced at him, then pouted.
Her face clearly indicated "I don't believe you."
"This matter has been discussed. I'll take my leave now. I will await the army's investigation results and hope you won't disappoint me."
Cheng You stood up to leave.
As she walked out of the main gate, she felt a sense of relief.
Zhao Jisheng naturally returned to the agricultural research institute, but he was still thinking about the treasure in Cheng You's hand.
He followed her for a while, unsure how to speak.
They continued like this until they reached her doorstep.
Cheng You took out a smaller bottle than before from her pocket and handed it over.
"Here you go."
Zhao Jisheng took it with both hands, his face full of excitement.
"This is!"
Cheng You smiled, "Consider it my thanks for your help. Feel free to use this for whatever purpose you deem fit, Professor."
Zhao Jisheng's eyes welled up with tears. Holding the broken bottle he had found somewhere, he cherished it as if it were a treasure.
"Thank you, Cheng You. On behalf of the entire agricultural research institute, I thank you!"
Cheng You waved her hand, "If you really want to thank me, then do more good deeds."
Only by doing more good deeds would there be more condensing dew.
Zhao Jisheng was even more moved. She was indeed a good child, with such a broad mind and such awareness, unlike ordinary comrades.
"Professor, would you like to come in for a sit?"
"No, no. I need to go back to the agricultural research institute first. If you have nothing else to do, you can also come over, and we can exchange ideas."
Cheng You nodded. She had taken a day off from school, which had already displeased her teacher. She needed to focus on her studies.
"Safe travels. I'll come over when I have time."
Cheng You returned home and leisurely went to water the flowers in the small courtyard.
She had been busy with tasks and hadn't found time to have workers knock down the room.
Today was a good day, so she wanted to celebrate properly.
Cheng You didn't want to eat alone at home, so she took a bus to find Sun Xiaowan and Duan Liping.
Their schools were close to each other, so having dinner together in the evening wouldn't take too much time.
Unfortunately, Duan Liping happened to have an appointment, so only Sun Xiaowan and Cheng You were together.
"There's a very good restaurant by my school. Let's go there. It's still early, so we don't need to wait for a table."
Because it was located near the school and was affordable, it was often frequented by students, and they had to queue during meal times.
She pulled Cheng You into the restaurant, ordered a few signature dishes from the menu, and asked Cheng You to order two more.
"I was actually planning to find you. There are so many things I don't know who to talk to."
Cheng You smiled, "What's up?"
"It's Song Jingtang. He really went into the clothing business. Now he's setting up a stall by the roadside and making a lot of money every day."
He had not only changed his living place but also rented a warehouse to store goods.
Although many people looked down on those who did business by setting up stalls, thinking it wasn't glorious.
But it made money, and what was more important than money?