It's normal for researchers to have a bit of arrogance and difficulty communicating.
After all, they spend their days with machines and experiments, rarely interacting with the outside world except for a few colleagues within their institution.
Qiu Yunhai wasn't displeased. Instead, he said gently, "Regarding the previous medicinal field incident, I've invited a master to assist."
"He will surely provide you with a convincing answer as to why this Chuye Grass requires the Southern variety instead of the Northern one."
With their superior's amiable disposition, Dr. Wang couldn't maintain his haughty stance any longer.
He put down the chess piece he was holding and said, "Very well, President Qiu. I was worried no one would debate with me. I'm not one to impose my views. In science, more opinions are always better."
Though Dr. Wang said this, his expression immediately soured upon seeing that Zhou Xuan was the supposed master.
"Is this the so-called master you mentioned, President Qiu? He's far too young. We considered Fu Shan a child who didn't know better, just playing around. But this gentleman here, likely only in his early twenties, do you not think this is highly disrespectful to us dedicated researchers who toil day and night?"
By the end of his statement, Dr. Wang's voice was filled with anger.
Zhou Xuan remained noncommittal, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings.
Fu Shan felt a pang of fear and dared not meet Dr. Wang's eyes.
Zhou Xuan grasped his shoulder and whispered, "Don't be afraid. Today, I'll show you how to stand by your theories and even conduct experiments that will force them to believe."
Seeing that Zhou Xuan completely ignored him, paying him no mind,
Dr. Wang became even more incensed.
He puffed out his chest and, pointing at Zhou Xuan and Fu Shan, declared, "President Qiu, if you insist on letting this person interfere, I will not agree."
"If that's the case, I will withdraw from this experiment along with everyone else."
Just as Qiu Yunhai was about to placate him,
A woman rushed in from outside.
Qiu Yunhai was slightly taken aback as he looked at the woman before him.
She wore a black skirt suit, had fair skin, and long hair cascading down. She appeared pure and beautiful, yet there was a hint of depth and weariness in her eyes, unbefitting her age.
Why would such a young woman be here alone?
Qiu Yunhai felt an unsettling sensation arise within him.
"Is Professor Li here? I have an urgent matter to discuss with him!"
"Are you really looking for those experts?"
He inquired tentatively.
The woman nodded. "That's right! Please take me to them quickly. I'm desperately eager to know where I've fallen short..."
Hearing this, Qiu Yunhai felt a surge of powerlessness. Professor Li was even more difficult to deal with than Dr. Wang.
He sighed and said, "In that case, I won't press you further. Let's go."
With that, Qiu Yunhai led the way outside.
The woman followed Qiu Yunhai, her excitement hard to contain.
Finally... finally, this day had arrived!
She had been in the country for over ten years, living in anxiety and torment every single day.
Her illness had worsened, and every night, she felt waves of pain wracking her body, as if tearing her apart.
Furthermore, she discovered that the moment she touched a computer, the illness would torment her mercilessly...
This sickness had rendered her unable to work or live a normal life.
"Professor Li said he has developed a medicine suitable for my condition. It was very difficult for me to get information about him."
The young woman seemed unaware that Qiu Yunhai was the boss here.
She was excited and full of anticipation.
"I hope this medicine can completely cure my illness, allowing me to return to ten years ago. I won't have to be seen as a useless burden, only capable of eating and spending money on medical treatment."
The woman spoke.
Countless tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back.
It seemed she had experienced immense hardship and indifference from people over the past decade.
"This..." Qiu Yunhai hesitated for a moment and said, "It's not that I'm unwilling to help you, but this matter is too significant, and I fear any misstep."
"There won't be any issues! I can guarantee you, as soon as you take me to find them, I'll leave immediately! I absolutely won't waste any of your time!" the girl said excitedly.
Seeing her urgency, Qiu Yunhai thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright, please wait a moment. I'll contact the experts for you."
Saying this, he took out his phone and walked to a secluded spot to make a call.
Not long after, Qiu Yunhai hung up the phone and said, "Follow me. The experts have arrived; they are upstairs."
As the two ascended the stairs, they heard a heated argument emanating from the front hall.
Qiu Yunhai's expression changed slightly. He quickened his pace, pushed open the door, and entered.
He saw a man in a suit standing in the center of the living room, while several young men in white coats stood beside him, their faces filled with anger.
"Professor Li, how could you do this?" one of the young men said sternly.
The man referred to as Professor Li snorted and retorted, "What do you mean 'how could I do this'? I've said it, this is the most successful version of the medicine! How do you intend to overturn my experimental theories?"
The young man shook his head. "Professor Li, have you made a mistake? It's not that you're the most authoritative in the industry, but that this medicine is guaranteed to be usable! I believe the current trials with the test subjects are not precise enough, and there are many issues to address. You're being far too hasty and opportunistic."
Another man chimed in agreement. "Yes, Professor Li, this isn't like your usual style. When you conducted experiments before, you pursued perfection, meticulously researching every detail countless times. That's why every medicine you developed was a success."
"If this Baiweisan is released directly to the market now, it will not meet previous standards, and your lifelong reputation will be ruined!"
It seemed these were Professor Li's disciples and followers trying to dissuade him.
But why were they protesting so vehemently?
Could it be that Professor Li was indeed rushing to market the drug?
And how did this young woman get word that Professor Li had successfully developed the medicine?
Or was there an informant within the Qiu family's research institution?
Qiu Yunhai felt as if one problem was piling onto another, and his head was spinning.
Zhou Xuan, with Fu Shan trailing behind, slowly walked up to the second floor.
A smile flickered in his eyes.
Qiu Yunhai was too honest.
While he was a shrewd businessman, he didn't seem to understand that he was like a candle, burning himself out and then losing all value.
The commercial empire he had built was merely paving the way for the Qiu Wenlong family.
He believed his son, Qiu Yunfeng, was dead, so he poured his entire being into his work,
Eager to burn himself out quickly and reunite with his son in the afterlife.
He wondered if his reaction would be different if he learned his son was still alive.
Zhou Xuan playfully toyed with the ring in his hand.
He truly looked forward to that day.