Master, That's My Wife and My House! - Chapter 15

Jiang Rong took the letter of introduction, glanced at it, and said with some surprise, “It really is.” She then returned the letter and asked, “Could you tell me your specific thoughts? I don’t want to listen for nothing. If it’s really for serious business, I’ll introduce you to our teacher.”

Chen Feng shook his head and said, “I’m sorry, it’s not that I don’t trust you, Jiang, but it’s a task for our factory, and I really can’t tell others.”

Jiang Rong sighed helplessly, then said, “So, what do you want our school teachers to do? You can at least tell me, right?”

Chen Feng hesitated for a moment, then said decisively, “Okay, it’s nothing really. Our factory just wants your school to provide some supplies, a piece of potassium superoxide.”

“Potassium superoxide? That’s an oxygen-generating substance. What do you need it for?” Jiang Rong asked, somewhat puzzled. But after thinking for a moment, she said, “This is a bit difficult. Potassium superoxide is a type of explosive. Generally speaking, we can’t give it to you.”

Chen Feng knew, of course, that potassium superoxide was an explosive substance, but he still said, “I know that, but we’re doing this to develop mining products, and we’ve already written a letter of introduction! If we achieve results, you’ll get a share of the credit.”

Jiang Rong thought for a moment, then said to Chen Feng, “How about this? Give me the letter of introduction, and I’ll ask my teacher to help you apply for it. If it works, I’ll give it to you; if not… well, there’s nothing I can do.”

Chen Feng’s face lit up with joy, and he quickly handed over the letter of introduction again, then repeatedly expressed his gratitude: “Jiang, thank you, thank you so much! Don’t worry, once this is done, I will definitely… have Wanhuai Coal Mine send you a letter of commendation!”

Jiang Rong smiled and didn’t say much. She told Chen Feng to wait in the office, then took the letter of introduction and left the office, turning left and right along the way until she arrived at a larger office.

“Dean Qi,” Jiang Rong knocked on the office door, then said with a smile, “Busy, huh?”

“Oh, isn’t this Jiang Rong? What brings you here?” Dean Qi, who was in his fifties, smiled when he saw Jiang Rong, then paused, and said in an annoyed tone, “I seem to remember that you have an open class today, and all the faculty and staff have to go.”

“You didn’t go either!” Jiang Rong smiled and then said, “Besides, you know me. I’m good at experiments and research, but I’m really not good at this kind of thing, so please forgive me!”

“Sigh, I just can’t do anything with you, girl. So why are you looking for me at this hour?” Dean Qi asked.

Jiang Yan took out Chen Feng’s letter of introduction and said, “We met him on the road just now. He’s from Wanhuai Machinery Factory. He said he’s a technician and came here to seek technical support.”

Dean Qi took the letter of introduction, glanced at it, picked up the phone and dialed the number. After a moment, the call connected, Dean Qi spoke for a while, and then hung up the phone again.

“That’s right, they are indeed from Wanhuai Machinery Factory.” Dean Qi nodded slightly, then said, “They provide supporting services to Wanhuai Coal Mine. In principle, we do have a responsibility to provide technical support. How does he want us to provide that support?”

“He wants a piece of potassium superoxide,” Jiang Rong said.

“Potassium superoxide?” Dean Qi frowned, then asked, “Do we have that in our warehouse?”

“Yes, although it’s not much, sending one or two portions shouldn’t be a big problem,” Jiang Rong nodded.

Dean Qi thought for a moment, then instructed, “You can give him a copy, but make sure you explain the storage method and precautions to him clearly, so he doesn’t come looking for us later if something goes wrong.”

“Absolutely,” Jiang Rong said.

Dean Qi observed Jiang Rong curiously and asked in confusion, “Aren’t you usually aloof? Why are you being so helpful today, running errands for people? Is this your friend?”

Jiang Rong scratched her head sheepishly. The lab hadn’t been cleaned up yet, and if she told Dean Qi now, he would definitely explode. So she nodded and said, “Yes, a friend.”

“Alright! I’ll write you a note. You can take someone to collect the things.” Dean Qi didn’t refuse Jiang Rong’s request. After the note was written, Jiang Rong was about to take it when Dean Qi took it back. Then, with a serious expression, he said, “By the way, Jiang Rong, my dear teacher, I have no problem with you doing experiments, but you need to take teaching to heart. I’ve only ever heard of students skipping class, but a teacher skipping class… what kind of behavior is that!?”

Jiang Rong was somewhat reluctant, but she still nodded and said, “Dean Qi, don’t worry, I will attend the classes on time.”

“That’s more like it.” Dean Qi nodded in satisfaction. Jiang Rong was a teacher from the capital, and she was quite capable, but she had a rather eccentric temper. Plus, she was his friend’s daughter, so sometimes he really couldn’t manage her.

Jiang Rong returned to the lab with the note. Chen Feng, who was waiting idly, immediately went up to her and asked, “Jiang Rong, how did it go?”

“The teacher gave me a note, I’ll take you to get your things now.” Jiang Rong waved the note in her hand, gesturing for Chen Feng to follow her.

Upon arriving at the warehouse, Jiang Rong handed the note to the warehouse keeper and then located the potassium superoxide stored according to the records. It was all packed in sealed metal boxes.

“Potassium superoxide is a Class 1 oxidizer. It can ignite or even explode when it comes into contact with flammable materials, organic matter, or reducing agents. It can also generate a lot of heat when it comes into contact with water and water vapor. If you want to use it, you must be extremely careful, otherwise… you saw what happened to me today.” Jiang Rong shrugged, thinking about the laboratory that she hadn’t had time to clean up yet.

Chen Feng nodded slightly and said, “Don’t worry, thank you for your help, Jiang. If things go well, I’ll definitely treat you to a meal.”

Jiang Rong adjusted her glasses and said with some concern, “If you can’t do it yourself, you can come here on the weekend. I’m usually in the lab and can help you then.”

Chen Feng nodded. His idea was to have the processing done at the Wanhuai Machinery Factory, but the factory might not have the necessary facilities. If Jiang Rong was willing to help, the laboratory at the Mining University would definitely be better than the processing workshop at the Wanhuai Machinery Factory.

“I’ll go back and take a look. If I can’t handle it myself, I’ll come and ask you for help.” Chen Feng knew he couldn’t act recklessly. If he messed things up, even if Section Chief Lin thought highly of him, he would still get a disciplinary action, and he could forget about ever touching anything at the Wanhuai Coal Mine again.