"No matter what happens in the future, I will never forget you all." Xu Qiang paused, then continued: "Regarding this matter, I will find a way in the future. No matter what, I will make sure that everyone has a good learning and working environment."

In fact, the last time I went to the ministry, Minister Zhang Zhen had verbally agreed to provide university dormitories for Xu Qiang and his colleagues, and would assign tutors to teach them. However, the project has not yet completed the procedures, so Xu Qiang cannot tell them in advance.

"Xu Qiang, if you become rich in the future, don't forget us classmates." Luo Hao said enviously.

"Yes, Xiao Xu, if you become an official in the future, we will still want to ask you for help," Liu Lianhua also said.

"You don't need to tell me all this." Xu Qiang smiled and continued, "I will definitely not forget you all, and you will all have a good life in the future. At least after graduation, you will all be cadres when you return to the factory. We are all the same."

"That's impossible. You've met the boss, but we probably won't have the chance in this lifetime." Du Xingguo filled several people's glasses with wine while he spoke. He said, "To celebrate our classmate Xu Qiang, everyone should drink a little, even if it's just for the sake of showing your appreciation."

"Cheers!" Luo Hao followed.

The next moment, everyone raised their glasses, clinked them together, and started drinking.

"Cough cough!" Several girls also drank some white wine at this time, but they immediately started coughing because of the spicy taste.

Speaking of which, all the girls studying in Shanghai are quite heroic. After all, except Liu Siying, the others are already middle-aged. They are not shy in such occasions and are very open.

Liu Siying also made an exception and drank half a glass of white wine, but her alcohol tolerance was obviously too low, and a blush immediately appeared on her face, making her look particularly beautiful and charming.

Afterwards, everyone talked and laughed, discussed their ideals and the future. Du Xingguo even recited a poem in public, which drew applause from everyone.

There is no doubt that the time they spend studying in Shanghai will be an unforgettable memory for each of them. Perhaps in their future there will never be such a pure, warm and dream-filled time again.

After the meal, everyone, who had eaten and drunk their fill, began to clean up the table, sweep the floor, and wash the dishes. After a while, they would take the bus to go to the tutoring class.

"Xu Qiang, you will be very busy in the future, will you still have time to study with us?" In the bathroom, Liu Siying, who was washing dishes, turned around and asked Xu Qiang next to her when she saw that there was no one around.

"Can you go out for a walk with me? I have something to tell you." Xu Qiang glanced at Liu Siying and felt that there was something strange in her eyes when she looked at him, so he said.

"Yeah." Liu Siying nodded and then withdrew her gaze.

Afterwards, the two put the washed dishes into the dormitory and walked out of the dormitory building together.

It was almost dusk and the sky was beginning to darken. The two walked side by side on the street outside. The cool breeze was particularly refreshing.

"In fact, Chief Liu has agreed that we can go to Shanghai Institute of Mechanical Engineering to study together, and he will also arrange a special teacher for us, so it is possible that we can study together in the future." Xu Qiang said.

"Really? That's great." Liu Siying's eyes lit up when she heard that, and then she said, "Then why didn't you tell everyone just now?"

"Captain Zhang only agreed verbally, but this matter has not been implemented yet. There might be changes. I don't want to make everyone happy for nothing, so I didn't say anything." Xu Qiang said.

"So that's how it is." Liu Siying nodded when she heard that.

"There's one more thing I want to tell you..." "What is it?"

"It's like this. Officer Zhang has asked me to be in charge of the project this time. As for the project members, in addition to the engineers recommended by the department, I can also select a few people from the system to join the project team." Xu Qiang looked at Liu Siying and continued, "We have cooperated on a project before. I think you are an excellent expert in microelectronics, so I want to invite you to my project team, but I'm afraid it will affect your studies..."

"It's okay, I can join!" Liu Siying agreed without hesitation, and then she continued, "For someone engaged in technology research and development to be able to participate in a national scientific research project, this is such a great honor..."

"But your studies..."

"In fact, some courses of this TV University overlap with those I took in secondary technical school, so it is still very easy for me to learn. Even if I miss classes for a while, I can pick it up quickly." Liu Siying said confidently.

In fact, Liu Siying and Xu Qiang are both genius students, but Xu Qiang's photographic memory is stronger.

"That's great! Thank you for helping me again." Xu Qiang said with a smile.

"Should I be the one to say thank you?" Liu Siying also smiled at this time, and she said, "It is you who gave me the opportunity to participate in such a project and gave me a chance to learn and grow. I don't know how to thank you..."

"By the way, Liu Siying, there is one last very important thing I want to tell you..." At this time, Xu Qiang suddenly stopped and said while looking directly at Liu Siying.

"Do you... have anything else to say?" Seeing that Xu Qiang seemed to have a strange expression, Liu Siying asked with a frown.

"I drank a little too much today..." Xu Qiang took a deep breath, then said seriously: "Actually, I've wanted to say this for a long time. From the first time I saw you, I felt that you were a very good girl, so I wanted you to give me a chance..."

"Is this what you want to talk about?" Liu Siying said lightly.

"Uh." Xu Qiang didn't expect Liu Siying to be so calm after hearing his confession, so much so that he was a little dazed.

"You are now the person in charge of a national key project. If I don't agree, wouldn't it be a bit immature?" Liu Siying looked Xu Qiang straight in the eyes and asked with a smile.

“How do I put this?”

"Actually, I didn't plan to have a relationship during college, and I'm stupid in this area, and I don't know how to get into the mood..." Liu Siying bit her lip and continued, "But I have a crush on you, too. But no matter what, we have to go through the formalities first, right?"

"Yes, yes, let's go through the procedure first!" Xu Qiang said excitedly.

There is no doubt that Liu Siying accepted Xu Qiang's confession.

The next moment, Xu Qiang saw that there was no one around, so he gently pulled Liu Siying's white fingers. A faint blush flashed across Liu Siying's face. She just symbolically struggled slightly and let Xu Qiang hold her hands.

Feeling the softness, smoothness and slight coolness of Liu Siying's palm, Xu Qiang seemed to have found the long-lost feeling of first love in his previous life.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the two young men. Their shadows grew longer and longer, and finally merged together... (End of this chapter)