Chapter 39: Thank You For The Hard Work!
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The successful development of the super dual-wave bomb was a matter of gratitude and pride for the people of the entire country!
In the ward, Nie Xing smiled calmly, which made Old Wang's heart ache greatly. He asked with red eyes, "You brat, why didn't you tell Old Nie and me that you were involved in such a big matter? If we knew that you were going to do this in the past three years, we would have supported you with all our might. Perhaps Old Nie would have lived a few more years in bliss! Damn, he died without even knowing this for the past three years! It's so pitiful!"
Without waiting for Nie Xing to reply, Little Wang, who was by the side, spoke first.
"Dad, you don't understand. Participating in such work involves the protection of state secrets. Before the state publicly announces anything, they would be sworn to secrecy. That includes parents or wives or children!"
Although he had never participated in this kind of secret work, he had read enough on the internet.
Nie Xing did not say anything, which was equivalent to acquiescence.
Little Wang was not entirely right, but he hit the mark. Any decisions made by the state could not be revealed by any researcher before the official announcement. Moreover, when the announcement was released, many behind-the-scenes workers who were involved in it would remain hidden. They would also receive secret medals, but their identities could never be exposed. Everything related to the past three years and all the secrets... they would be taken to their graves.
Secrets for the sake of the country!
Nie Xing was already considered very fortunate to have his identity exposed.
Hearing that... Old Wang looked at Little Wang with a tender gaze.
He then continued to ask Nie Xing, "Is that so? I saw on the news that you guys can get national merit medals for your trouble. You must have suffered a lot!"
"That's for sure. Xing Zi's leg is injured and he's still working at the front line. Who wouldn't give him a thumbs up if they saw that? Just you wait and see. In the afternoon, there might be reporters coming to take Xing Zi's photo and do an exclusive interview! It's the glory of being on television!"
Little Wang continued to nod and interjected.
Nie Xing did not say a word.
Old Wang was a little angry. How could this disappointing thing not let a hero get a word in edgewise?
You really know how to talk to a hero!
His face immediately turned red. He gritted his teeth and smiled:
"Come, come over here!"
"Ah? What's Wrong?"
Little Wang was stunned. He did not sense the danger and approached Old Wang.
Pa!
Old Wang slapped him on the head!
The slap was crisp.
Little Wang felt wronged.
"Why did you hit me?"
"If you interrupt us again, I'll beat you to death! Go out and get some water for your brother Xing!" Old Wang said unhappily.
He sent Little Wang away.
Then, taking advantage of the fact that he was now alone with Nie Xing in the ward, Old Wang took a deep breath with an apologetic look on his face.
He said to Nie Xing sincerely, "You also know that I, Old Wang, am a straightforward person. I like to be straightforward in everything. If you look down on someone, then don't be nice to them. If you don't like someone, scold them. I didn't know about your situation before, and your father was very sick. When I was anxious, I went a little overboard. You're a big hero. You can't allow a nobody like me to get so calculative!"
There was some guilt in his words, and elders were usually so embarrassed when they apologized to their juniors.
Nie Xing smiled in his heart and said half-jokingly,
"You're my Uncle Wang. How would I dare to blame you?"
"Hahaha!"
Old Wang laughed dryly, still feeling a little guilty.
He had practically blown his ears off with his mouth the other day.
Seeing this, Nie Xing hurriedly said, "After living in the neighborhood for so many years, I know your temper the best. To be honest, my father was taken care of by you many times in the past three years. If I were to stand in your position at that time, I would also give myself a good scolding! If you had not scolded me, I'm afraid I would have been really disappointed!"
"Yes, yes!"
Old Wang was stunned, tears flashing in front of his eyes.
A rough old hand rubbed he eyes and murmured, "My eyes are failing. Look at you talking, I thought your father had come back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Little Wang anxiously walked back to the ward.
"Why are you back?"
Old Wang frowned and asked.
When he turned around, he was shocked!
Many reporters had already arrived at the door of the ward. All kinds of cameras were moving toward them.
Little Wang stopped them and asked with a serious expression, "What are you doing here?"
A male reporter with a straight face walked up and explained very respectfully,
"Hello! We are reporters from the television station and the News Network. Today, the official announcement regarding the super dual-wave bomb was released. When we heard that Director Nie was here, we specially rushed over to do a special report and interview for Director Nie on his scientific research and national merits!"
"Uh..."
Little Wang was stunned. He turned around to look at Nie Xing and asked, "Xing Zi, can you do it?"
Everyone was stunned. What a clever question. Can a man say that he can't do it?
Nie xing smiled bitterly and nodded.
"Well, let them do the interview!"
Old Wang glared at Little Wang helplessly. He stood up and deliberately straightened his back.
With his hands behind his back, he walked slowly past the reporters and left the ward with Little Wang.
In the ward, the reporters quickly went forward to interview Nie Xing one by one.
In the corridor, Old Wang secretly watched the situation in the ward with envy while he impatiently reprimanded Little Wang.
"What nonsense did you say in front of those reporters just now?"
"That's all going to be on TV. You better be careful!"
"And remember, you can't call him Xing Zi. It's disrespectful! You have to call him Nie Xing or Director Nie, understand?"
His son remained silent.
Old Wang turned around and saw that his son, who had always been obedient and polite, had turned his head away. He did not want to reply him.
Looking carefully, it seemed that he was secretly wiping his tears?
Little Wang felt wronged and said, "Yes, I can't compare to him. Then why don't you let Nie Xing be your son?"
Upon hearing this.
Pa!
Old Wang smacked his head again, but unexpectedly, Little Wang did not react.
He let the slap hit his head, but there was no reaction.
He still turned his head away and did not look at Old Wang.
Seeing this, Old Wang's eyes became complicated.
He was about to give him another slap, but he slowly put down his hand.
The two were silent.
After a moment, Old Wang felt pain in his palm, and his voice was a little low and hoarse.
"I'm done. I'm done!"
After comparing himself to Old Nie for his entire life, he originally thought that he would be able to win with the better son. Unexpectedly, Old Nie still won.
...
Following the report of the super dual-wave bomb special interview, Nie Xing's interview video also appeared on television and various news websites.
When the relatives and friends who attended Old Nie's funeral saw Nie Xing appear on television, they were all shocked!
Only then did they realize what was going on.
Soon after, they quickly bragged to the people around them.
"Did you see that Director Nie? I know him! Yes, we are very close!"
"I didn't expect that he would go to attend such a great event in the past three years. He's great!"
"For the sake of the country's secret, he never once told his father about this secret before he passed on! I cried so hard!"
"No wonder a big shot appeared at Old Nie's funeral. It was very shocking!"
"Eh? Why did Old Wang also report it?"
...
In front of Nie Yugang's grave in Pingzhuang Cemetery.
Su Chen went forward and presented a bouquet of flowers with a solemn expression.
"Good luck, Old Mister Nie! Not only is your son very filial, he's also a hero of scientific research! He developed a super weapon for our country and protected the safety of hundreds of millions of people!
"You have suffered during these three years!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he bowed deeply again, turned around and left.
After a long time, another figure came to Nie Yugang' grave, kowtowed twice, and said some words. He stayed by the gravestone for a very, very long time.
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