A question mark slowly popped up over the guard's head.
Over something this minor, he still hadn't let it go?
Yan Shan had rejected his written self-criticism three whole times before finally approving it!
But what could he do? He could only stiffen his face, endure Yan Shan's gaze, and nod solemnly again. "Thank you."
Thank goodness Yan Shan's annual leave was finally over. Once they returned to the familiar research institute, he would no longer be tormented by such unexpected incidents!
With a heart full of gratitude, after Yan Shan said goodbye to Father Yan and Mother Yan once more, the two of them finally boarded the plane.
Yan Shan looked out through the airplane window.
The guard followed her gaze outside. It was too far away to see clearly; he could only vaguely guess that someone was waving in their direction.
After hesitating for a long time, the guard comforted her, "Don't be too upset. There'll be annual leave again next year."
Yan Shan turned around, looking utterly baffled. "I'm not upset. I was just going over the resignation process."
The guard's pupils shook. His face instantly became one of utter devastation.
If Yan Shan went back and submitted her resignation, it was hard to say whether her superiors would drag her off for an ideological talk. After all, the higher-ups generally took a gentle approach with scientists.
But he would definitely be questioned again and again about what exactly had happened during the annual leave.
Seeing his expression like he no longer wanted to live and was considering jumping out of the plane, Yan Shan's lips curved almost imperceptibly. "I was kidding."
"My plan is to retire before I turn thirty-five. There are still several years to go."
The guard did the math. By the time Yan