117: Chapter 117 Today's setbacks are tomorrow's medals!

The weather was getting colder, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year in Qianjiang Village was growing stronger.

Many people who had been working away from home had already returned, making the village much livelier.

These young people who returned naturally paid close attention to the two tall buildings that had risen from the ground not far away. Every day, many people would wander around the buildings, and groups would gather from time to time to discuss in hushed tones, occasionally accompanied by exclamations.

Fourth floor of Fanmi Technology.

As Lei Jun walked up, most of the employees had already gone on holiday to go home for the New Year.

Except for some necessary positions that required shift work, those he saw greeted him upon his arrival.

Walking into the chip project team, Lei Jun scanned the area; Shen Congbin's group had already gone on holiday.

With the progress of the project, Lin Wenwu and his team were now able to handle things on their own, so Shen Congbin and his team's work naturally became easier, which is why Lei Jun had approved their leave.

However, at this moment, the group led by Lin Wenwu in the office was still standing fast at their posts.

Twenty or thirty people were squeezed into one office, which seemed a bit crowded, but not a single person complained, and they were all fully devoted to their work.

"Old Lin, didn't I approve your vacation? Why haven't you gone back yet?"

Hearing Lei Jun's voice, the people working in the office looked up.

"Manager Lei!"

Everyone greeted him. Facing Lei Jun's slightly furrowed brows and confused expression, they all wore smiles on their faces.

"We aren't planning to go back. The project is at its most critical moment right now; working one more day means the progress will be one day faster!"

Lin Wenwu glanced at the other employees in the office and smiled as well.

"We are all thinking about whether we can finish the code before the Lantern Festival, so that we can start running tests directly after the New Year!"

"Time is tight and the task is heavy; there's really no other way!"

"But you can't just not go home for the New Year, can you?" Lei Jun listened to Lin Wenwu's words and looked at the smiling R&D staff. His mood was somewhat complicated, and an indescribable excitement surged in his chest.

"If it really doesn't work out, we can take turns resting after Deputy Team Leader Shen and his team come back. It's okay!"

"That's right, Manager Lei. We've all decided. You aren't worried about the overtime pay, are you?"

"I've already called my family, and they are quite understanding. Once this project is finished, there will always be time to go back and accompany them!"

"That's right, we've all decided!"

"..."

Voices rang out in the office one after another. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Lei Jun, their faces still wearing smiles.

They were all very clear that whether the second-generation fanmi mobile phone could be launched on schedule depended on whether they could build the qiankun chip. This was the final hurdle.

Now everyone was waiting for their progress. Success would mean startling the world with a single feat, so how could they have the heart to go home for the New Year? They were all holding their breath.

"You guys..."

Lei Jun looked at them and shook his head.

At this moment, his phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and turned to answer it.

"Hello, honey."

"Are you coming back for the New Year?" Zhang Tong's voice came through the phone, carrying a hint of concern.

Lei Jun looked up at Lin Wenwu and the others, his tone filled with a hint of apology.

"I think... I won't be going back!"

"..." Zhang Tong on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's okay. If you aren't coming back, I'll come over!"

"..." Lei Jun wanted to say something more.

But Zhang Tong's voice continued immediately: "I've arranged everything on my end. I'm planning to move to your side after the New Year. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Lei Jun was stunned.

Since the company was founded, he had hardly returned to Kyoto. Because of Zhang Tong's work and the long distance, she couldn't often come to Hangzhou City either.

Only then did he realize that in the past six months or so, the time he had spent with Zhang Tong added up to probably less than a week.

The burden of the family in Kyoto had all fallen on Zhang Tong alone. Even so, she had not complained at all; instead, she had silently arranged everything.

At this moment, Lei Jun's eyes suddenly reddened.

A thousand words converged into one word.

"Okay!"

Behind him, Lin Wenwu and the others watched Lei Jun taking the call outside, their hearts feeling somewhat complicated as well.

At this moment, how could they not miss home?

But seeing Lei Jun walk back in, smiles subconsciously appeared on everyone's faces again.

Looking at everyone, thinking about the day-and-night battles and the indomitable spirit since the founding of Fanmi, Lei Jun's gaze gradually became serious, and he said in a deep voice:

"Since everyone has chosen to stay, I only have one thing to say: I promise you all that the setbacks and hardships we experience today will be the medals of the future. Please witness it with me!!"

His deep voice was like a torch lighting a bonfire, instantly making everyone's blood boil.

"Nothing more to say, let's do it!!"

"The second-generation fanmi mobile phone must be released on schedule; no one can stop us!!!"

"Let's go all out!!!"

"..."

"New Year's Eve."

"The fourth floor of the Fanmi Technology building was still brightly lit, shining especially bright in the darkness."

"The new office building's employee cafeteria."

"The cafeteria's chefs had already gone on holiday, but at this moment, a group of special chefs were busy working, enthusiastically wrapping dumplings and preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, creating a lively scene."

"You're still the thoughtful one. I originally intended to arrange a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, but now that I think about it, I really feel a bit guilty towards them!"

"Lei Jun looked at Zhou Fan and said with a wry smile."

"If they can't go home for the New Year, we must at least let them be reunited. Even if they didn't bring it up, we couldn't just not think about it!"

"Zhou Fan smiled, looking at the cafeteria kitchen where his mother was leading Zhang Tong and a group of employees' family members in the busy work, feeling a warmth in his heart."

"Actually, this idea was inadvertently suggested to him by Lin Cuilan."

"He just had Lei Jun arrange it."

"The company called the relatives of the employees who stayed behind to work overtime one by one; for those willing to come here for the New Year, the company would cover round-trip travel expenses and all accommodation costs."

"Originally, he was just holding a 'let's see' attitude, but he didn't expect that so many people would actually come!"

"Are you really not going to give them a heads-up in advance?" Lei Jun asked again with a smile.

"Wouldn't it be better to give them a surprise?" Zhou Fan shook his head and asked in return.

"It certainly is a surprise!"

"Are the red envelopes ready?"

"Don't worry, I've got it covered!"

"Alright..."