After Lin Yan handed them the information, she didn't bother with things on this side anymore.
Although she was confident that her departure would not be discovered, she couldn't leave continuously. She needed them to relax their vigilance now so that when she truly wanted to leave, it would be more convenient.
Lin Yan behaved very obediently, going to and from work every day, and taking those who were protecting her wherever she went.
Gradually, her behavior made everyone lower their guard against her, and their surveillance also relaxed considerably. Because of this, she had sent quite a lot of things to the pastry shop during this period.
Some of these were technical information, and some were local intelligence. Since Lin Yan was constantly being monitored and confirmed to have no contact with outsiders, she easily obtained some information.
As Lin Yan sent more and more items, the people at the pastry shop were no longer in a hurry to take Lin Yan away, as she could obtain so much more for them here.
Upon receiving Lin Yan's letter, Ye Xiuyuan packed up the things in the laboratory and all the data, then left with the escorts.
His family was all abroad, and he couldn't abandon this country in peril, which was why he had stayed.
So when these people asked him if he was willing to leave with them, he readily agreed. If these people could help Lin Yan send letters, they could surely contact Lin Yan.
If he left with them, he would definitely be able to see Lin Yan. He hadn't heard any news from Lin Yan for a long time. After he had sent Lin Yan's manuscripts to Principal Gao, he had heard nothing from her.
Even Father Lin had left Shanghai, and only Zhang Ma and two gatekeepers remained in the Lin mansion.
This might be his only chance to get news of Lin Yan.
However, he hadn't expected that upon arriving at his destination, he would be given a new job. Looking at the familiar handwriting on the research materials, he understood Lin Yan's current predicament.
But since Lin Yan wanted him to stay here, he would stay here and wait for her return.
"Mr. Ye, there are very few people here who can understand this document. However, since Hong Yan trusts you, this matter will be entrusted to you. Whether you need equipment or personnel, just say the word, and we can satisfy your needs."
The person in charge showed great respect to this intellectual. Many people had seen this document after it was sent over, but very few of them could understand it.
They also had some students who had been to school, but their education was too superficial, and the document was too specialized. Thus, they could only return empty-handed despite finding a treasure. Talents in this field were too scarce in the country. Fortunately, Hong Yan had considered this thoroughly and even found the right person for them. Hong Yan was truly a good comrade!
"Comrade Xu, I am also a novice in this field and need some time to study it first." Ye Xiuyuan felt a bit ashamed of the high expectations these people had of him.
He was indeed a novice in weapon research; what he had studied before was not related to this field. However, Lin Yan's information was quite complete, and he should be able to get started after some study.
He thought about what Lin Yan had asked him to be responsible for before, and then looked at what she had recommended him to do. Ye Xiuyuan felt that he had been completely arranged by Lin Yan.
However, he accepted it willingly. As long as there was hope to save this country, and as long as he could do more for its people, he was willing to be used.
He had not been exposed to this nascent political party before, but now that he lived among them, he felt that if anyone could truly save this country, it could only be them.
Although life here was not as convenient as in Shanghai, and everything required self-sufficiency, he felt unprecedented hope here.
The sea breeze ruffled the high-flying sails and also blew on the people on deck.
This was Zhou Wenjie's fifteenth day on this ship. All modes of transportation in this era were very slow.
His family had grown accustomed to life on the ship. Zhou Wenying and the others ran around on the deck, laughing happily.
Children were like this, without any worries. Zhou Wenjie looked at his three younger siblings, lost in thought.
"Brother Jie, let's go back. It's windy on the deck; don't catch a cold." Zhou Lishi walked to Zhou Wenjie's side and said to him.
Zhou Lishi was very worried about her son. The livelihood of their entire family of six rested on him, yet he was only a young man in his twenties.
They had moved to Shanghai, and now they were moving to Hong Kong. All of this was his decision. She had little education and didn't know why her son insisted on participating.
However, her upbringing had always taught her that "a woman follows her husband in life, and her son after his death." So, she could only follow him as they moved around. But their lives were indeed getting better.
"Mother, I've been cooped up in the room all day and just came out for some air. I'll go back soon." Zhou Wenjie comforted his mother.
He had been in the room for a long time. During this period, he had been writing novels, and he had to write more content during this time, which would be his capital for establishing himself in Hong Kong.
He had been writing for a long time today and only now came out to rest. Moreover, Wenying and the others had also been cooped up in the room for a long time, so he brought them out to get some fresh air together.
"Then you must also keep warm. The sea breeze in the evening is too cool. Aunt Zhao will have dinner ready soon. You should take the younger ones back for dinner in a little while."
After speaking, Zhou Lishi prepared to go back. She was no longer young and could not stand the cool sea breeze.
Furthermore, she had bound feet. Although Zhou Wenjie had told her to release them, her feet were already deformed. Even if released, she couldn't stand for long.
"Mother, let me help you back!" Zhou Wenjie saw that Zhou Lishi was walking unsteadily and quickly supported her.
"No need, Mother can manage. You stay outside and watch the three little ones."
Zhou Lishi smiled and said to him. Her son's filial piety was her greatest comfort now.
"Mother, Mother, look, there's a big fish over there!" Wenying exclaimed excitedly. She leaned on the railing and looked at the distant sea surface. Wen Cong also looked over in surprise, simultaneously looking after Zhou Wenjie to come and see.
"Be careful, don't get too close to the railing!" Zhou Lishi didn't notice the big fish but was worried about the safety of the three children. "Brother Jie, hurry over and look after them."
"Mother, don't worry, I'll be right there." Zhou Wenjie let go of Zhou Lishi and walked towards the three children.
He lifted Wenying and the others back from behind. "Have you forgotten what we told you! Didn't we say not to get close to the railing!"
"We were wrong." Wenying and Wen Cong lowered their heads in shame.
"It's so dangerous over there! Why aren't you more sensible!" Zhou Lishi also hurried over and tapped Wenying and Wen Cong on their foreheads with her finger.
Zhou Wenfan stood aside, very worried. But he seemed to know that his older siblings had made a mistake, so he didn't dare to come forward.
Zhou Wenjie saw Zhou Wenfan standing aside and pulled him over. "Your older brother and sister are disobedient. Fan Ge'er, don't learn from them!"
"Yes, I won't." Zhou Wenfan nodded.