Xu Zixi didn't immediately accept Bai Xuanhe's offer. She only said that considering his recent behavior, she was worried that he was just trying to make fun of her, so she needed some more time to observe. Then she left his office.
Perhaps to show his determination, from that day on, Bai Xuanhe no longer targeted her during class and resumed his normal teaching style.
However, almost every time his class ended, Xu Zixi would be called to his office alone to discuss all sorts of academic issues.
The fact that he stopped causing trouble in class relieved Xu Zixi, so she just went along with these after - class discussions.
Finally, when all the formalities for the research lab were completed, all the instruments and equipment were in place, and all the laboratories were cleaned up, and the lab was officially inaugurated, Xu Zixi made her choice.
"Professor He, I sincerely invite you to join my research lab and work with me on researching the medicinal value of the glandular fluid of the 'Golden Amber'."
In the teacher's office, Xu Zixi said seriously to Bai Xuanhe.
After this period of contact, Bai Xuanhe had come to understand the determination and dedication of the woman in front of him towards pharmacy and scientific research. In her eyes, apart from wanting to cure her husband's eyes, she chose this field more to bring benefits to more people suffering from the same illness.
During their private conversations, she once told him that the 'Golden Amber' was just her starting point, but definitely not her end. There must be more complex genetic diseases than Alinikobel Syndrome in the world, and there must be more people waiting for the medicine that would bring them hope.
So, she would strive towards this goal all her life.
He couldn't understand how, after experiencing so much suffering six years ago, being pushed into a corner by a series of blows and being forced to leave Fengcheng in a hurry, she was now like a pearl that had shed its luster, shining brightly in the light. She was no longer the weak and docile young lady who could be easily manipulated.
At this moment, looking into her bright and earnest eyes, he suddenly felt that his intention to join the research lab with ulterior motives was so despicable.
So, he fell into an unusual silence.
Xu Zixi didn't get his answer. She tilted her head in confusion. Wasn't this invitation what he had always wanted? Then why did he seem so reluctant now?
"Professor He, are you in some kind of trouble?" Xu Zixi asked. "Or do you think the salary I'm offering is too low? If you have any requests, you can tell me."
Bai Xuanhe didn't say a word because he didn't know what to say. His heart was now in unprecedented struggle and self - doubt.
Xu Zixi smiled. She took out a business card, put it on the table, and pushed it towards him.
"If you've made up your mind, Professor He, you can come to me directly. My research lab will always welcome you."
After saying that, she waved and skipped out of his office.
The sunlight outside shone on her, gilding her figure with a soft glow. Almost unconsciously, Bai Xuanhe followed her out.
He stood in the corridor, bathed in the sunlight, and watched as she walked out of the teaching building and into the arms of the man who appeared on time every day. The two of them left affectionately.
On this day, he stood in the corridor under the sunlight for a long time.
Xu Zixi didn't only invite Bai Xuanhe. She also invited two other teachers to join her research lab. In addition, there were several other students she thought highly of, including Zhao Xiaoju, the student who had asked her about learning methods on the day she first entered school.
Three days later, in the conference room of Xu's Biotech Pharmaceutical Research Center in the Science and Innovation Park, the room was filled with people. Xu Zixi sat at the head of the table, with Alex sitting beside her. The rest were the researchers she had initially recruited.
"I'm sure you all know the purpose of establishing this research institute. The problem we need to solve in the coming period is how to form a pseudo - gene segment from the highly active molecules in the glandular fluid of the 'Golden Amber' so as to cure Alinikobel Syndrome."
"I will assign tasks according to everyone's strengths. I hope we can work together to develop the medicine and make the name of Xu's Biotech appear in every corner of the world."
Everyone was inspired by her words and excitedly applauded. At this time, Dai Sha knocked on the door and said:
"General Manager Xu, there's a Mr. He outside."
Xu Zixi stood up in surprise. She quickly walked outside and, sure enough, saw Bai Xuanhe at the front desk.
He was standing there, looking up at the words "Xu's Biotech Pharmaceutical Research Center" illuminated by the wall sconces.
Hearing the footsteps, he turned his head.
The woman in a white lab coat with a high ponytail walked quickly towards him and gave him a big smile: "Professor He, you're here!"
Bai Xuanhe clearly felt his heart skip a beat. Clenching his fist by his side, he nodded: "I'm here."
"You came just in time. We're having a meeting. Come on, I'll introduce you to everyone." Xu Zixi said.
Bai Xuanhe took a step forward and walked with her towards the conference room. When he appeared in the conference room, everyone except Alex exclaimed in surprise:
"Professor He is here too!"
"We've been waiting for you, Professor He!"
"I knew there was an empty seat here. It turns out General Manager Xu saved it for Professor He."
Bai Xuanhe and Alex exchanged a glance from afar. He saw panic and uneasiness in the other's eyes. He walked over and sat down in the empty seat beside Alex.
"From now on, please give me your advice." he said.
After the meeting, under Xu Zixi's arrangement, everyone went to their most suitable positions and started working. Xu Zixi herself quickly immersed in the experiment, working hard towards her goal.
Those who were concentrating on the research didn't notice that two people had disappeared.
In the emergency exit, Alex blocked Bai Xuanhe behind the door and said in a low, urgent voice:
"Brother Xuanhe, what on earth are you planning to do?"
There was no expression on Bai Xuanhe's gloomy face: "Xiaofei, I've said before, don't try to interfere or stop me."
Even if he didn't say anything, Alex could guess that Bai Xuanhe must be planning to sabotage the drug development in the research lab so that Xu Zixi couldn't successfully develop the medicine to cure Yan Yincheng.
"But what's the point of doing this?" Alex said. "Are you so unhappy that you want others to be unhappy too?"
"Don't try to challenge my bottom line, Xiaofei." Bai Xuanhe said coldly. "I have ways to make you disappear silently. Or do you want me to tell her that you're 'Xiong Han'?"
Alex shut up.
Bai Xuanhe patted his shoulder: "Do your job as a consultant well."
After saying that, he opened the door and walked out.
Back in the laboratory, Xu Zixi, who was frowning while doing the experiment, looked up and saw him. She said to him: "Professor He, come quickly. I've run into a little problem."
Although Bai Xuanhe didn't say anything, he quickened his steps.
"Where's the problem?"
He didn't notice that his voice was no longer as gloomy as before. He suppressed all the darkness in his heart and focused on solving the problem in front of her.