Hearing the leader’s words, Ji Shuyu’s eyes lit up.
This was her old trade! She had worked so hard to earn points precisely to be able to study materials science in this era, all for the sake of continuing her beloved career in the future.
So, upon hearing the leader’s suggestion, Ji Shuyu nodded repeatedly.
“I’m willing, of course I’m willing to serve the country. If possible, I’m also willing to take the lead in this.”
Seeing Ji Shuyu’s attitude, the leaders nodded with satisfaction. It was quite commendable that she had such ideological awareness.
They never imagined that this seemingly ordinary island could harbor something so important. They had overlooked it before, but now that they were determined, they would absolutely not let such crucial materials fall into others’ hands.
“Then it’s settled. I will first report to the higher-ups. Comrade Ji Shuyu, we hope you can quickly prepare a report on the island’s materials to facilitate our subsequent establishment of the research institute.”
After the leader finished speaking, he stood up and left. Once only He Yuan, Ji Shuyu, and Zhao Qiang remained in the office, Zhao Qiang’s jaw was still hanging open.
It wasn’t until He Yuan reached out and patted him that he snapped out of it. “What are you still standing there for?”
Hearing He Yuan, Zhao Qiang immediately turned his head, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Ji Shuyu. “Sis-in-law, you’re just too amazing! How come I never knew you had this skill? This is researching all that fancy, complicated stuff. I can’t even understand it, but you actually know all this?”
“No wonder my mom always told me to study more. So there really is a ‘Golden House’ in books, and that… what was it… ‘Beauty like Jade’!”
Listening to Zhao Qiang, Ji Shuyu smiled and shook her head. “My mother studied this before. I also learned a bit when I was in school in the city. It’s not as miraculous as you make it out to be.”
Ji Shuyu didn’t dare reveal her identity as a transmigrator. Fortunately, the original host’s mother had genuinely studied these things—it could be considered a twist of fate.
In the modern era, she had been deeply involved in materials science for over ten years. In that world, she was a true expert, a genuine researcher of materials.
“Since the higher-ups have decided, you should go back and prepare. This is a good thing, a boon for our entire island,” He Yuan said, his gaze also full of appreciation as he looked at Ji Shuyu.
To be honest, if these materials truly had the significant effects Ji Shuyu described, then they had really overlooked many treasures before.
Fortunately, Ji Shuyu exposed it in time. If these materials could be developed and used in military or aerospace fields, it would be a great contribution to the country.
“Okay, I’ll go home and start preparing now.”
Mentioning her beloved career made Ji Shuyu’s eyes sparkle, which in turn stirred a sense of joy in He Yuan’s heart.
He had always felt that Ji Shuyu came to this island because of him. Here, without everything she was familiar with from the city, He Yuan always felt he owed her.
But now she had found something she loved to do. Whether it was the supply and marketing cooperative or this research institute matter, he was happy for her.
In the world she understood, she could still be the best version of herself.
Ji Shuyu understood the meaning in He Yuan’s eyes. She stepped forward and hugged him.
So, the reason he asked her to come along earlier was that he knew she understood these things. If she accompanied him, she would likely be able to secure some opportunities.
And that’s exactly what happened. The leaders unanimously decided to let her participate in these matters.
A warm feeling flowed through Ji Shuyu’s heart. Having a husband who understood her like this was more important than anything else.
“Regiment Commander He, Sis-in-law, please don’t make me eat ‘dog food’ here. Are we going to eat this braised fish or not?” Zhao Qiang looked caught between laughter and tears. Here he was, all alone, watching them flaunt their love—it was just too unfair.
He needed to write home and tell his mom to find him a wife, pronto!
A little embarrassed, Ji Shuyu let go of He Yuan, telling them to have their lunch early, and then left the military area. She needed to hurry back and start writing the research report.
Before leaving, she asked He Yuan for some samples. Even without proper instruments, her years of experience would allow her to produce a relatively accurate report.
Once home, Ji Shuyu didn’t start writing immediately. Instead, she first opened the Points Mall.
Her points had slowly increased to 6,000 through her recent efforts.
Looking at the [Materials Science – Beginner] option, she steeled herself and spent 1,000 points to exchange for it.
She needed to first understand what materials science entailed in this world. Then, combining it with her modern knowledge, she could produce a relatively authoritative report.
After the exchange was successful, Ji Shuyu felt a sudden flash of insight in her mind, as if knowledge not originally hers was slowly integrating.
Soon, the beginner-level knowledge of materials science for this world was in her mind.
“So that’s how it is. It’s not really different from modern times; it’s just that many things haven’t been fully developed yet. It’s quite similar to the notes left by the original host’s mother,” Ji Shuyu murmured to herself, twirling a pen.
In the Points Mall, [Materials Science – Beginner] had now changed to [Materials Science – Intermediate]. The next knowledge upgrade would require 2,000 points.
Everything else in the mall was cheap and good, but these knowledge-based items were really expensive, one more than the other.
No wonder they say knowledge is a priceless treasure.
Ji Shuyu shook her head helplessly and began writing her report while observing the samples she had brought back.
An hour later, the report on the island’s materials was complete. She just needed to give it to He Yuan to hand over to the leaders when he went to work tomorrow.
Ji Shuyu stretched, but her gaze fell on a furtive figure outside the courtyard.
She narrowed her eyes slightly and took the stun baton from the drawer.
Anyone sneaking around like that near the residential compound definitely meant no good.
She got up and walked to the door, hiding behind the wooden door, listening as the footsteps outside gradually grew closer.
The moment the person pushed the door open, Ji Shuyu used the stun baton directly on their arm.
Li Cuihua suddenly collapsed to the ground, her body tingling and numb as if electrocuted.
“Li Cuihua?”
Ji Shuyu was clearly surprised to see her. Had she been released from the public security bureau already?
She had been detained for about ten days on charges of inciting the crowd and slandering Ji Shuyu. The ten days weren’t even up yet, and she was already out.
“What did you hit me with?” Even lying on the ground, Li Cuihua was still cursing and spewing foul language.
Ji Shuyu simply extended the stun baton and zapped her several more times on the leg and her other arm.
“You trespassed and nearly harmed me. I think it’s best to send you back to the public security bureau to cool off, hmm?”
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