Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 500: Chapter 299: Little Brother, Can’t You Let Me Go!_2

"That’s wonderful."

Zhang Wei and Ai Lixin looked at each other before breaking into satisfied grins.

This foreign-manufactured device was challenging to understand with its screen filled with various symbols, many of which were German abbreviations.

Having an expert to operate it was indeed a blessing.

Yan Yi’s interview went smoothly, allowing the lab to recruit an extra pair of hands.

When Zhao Yi stopped by the lab that day, he warmly welcomed Yan Yi’s addition, even suggesting a meal together as a celebration. Shortly afterward, he noticed Liu Chengjie’s unusual behaviour.

Liu Chengjie usually kept a low profile at work.

But his demeanor was different today.

Liu Chengjie handed a cup of water to Zhao Yi, then gave another to Yan Yi, asking her considerately, "Professor Yan, is it hard being a lecturer?"

It seemed like a normal conversation, Zhao Yi didn’t notice and continued discussing project matters with Ai Lixin.

But when he turned around...

Liu Chengjie and Yan Yi were talking animatedly. No, it would be more accurate to say that Liu Chengjie was trying to keep the conversation going with comments like, "Being a teacher must be tough. I considered it when I graduated, but the thought of dealing with a bunch of unruly students stopped me."

"Professor Yan, you’re really incredible for having the courage to be a teacher."

"Doing research is pretty great, and you’ve got the right idea. I hope you’re aware our lab is loaded with potential. We have the highest productivity; we just finished our research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I personally published two papers..."

"If you worked here, you could achieve results easily, so rest assured."

"Don’t worry..."

"Blah Blah Blah~~~"

Zhao Yi, listening with perked ears, exchanged a knowing smirk with Zhang Wei from across the room.

Was spring coming already?

Liu Chengjie was rumored to have a girlfriend, but his love life had always been a mystery, and there were no calls urging him to come home when he worked late.

So he was probably single at the moment.

Liu Chengjie was already 30.

A steady job put him in a good position to find a girlfriend and though Yan Yi couldn’t compare to Zhang Wei in looks, she was still above average, perfectly matching Liu Chengjie’s ideal type—

He wouldn’t be confident with a too attractive girlfriend.

Yan Yi was a university lecturer, with a Ph.D. and had been working for a year.

Whether in terms of education, job, or looks, she met Liu Chengjie’s expectations. Coupled with her being new to the lab, her shyness could easily make Liu Chengjie’s heart flutter.

However...

Zhao Yi wasn’t pleased. Not because he was interested in Yan Yi but because it was only her first day of work.

The lab hired new people to aid in project research, not to help Liu Chengjie find a girlfriend.

This guy was moving way too fast!

Zhao Yi took a deep breath and asked Zhang Wei, "Sister Zhang, how much funds do we have left?" He was referring to the lab’s mutual funds.

The lab’s mutual funds were leftover from project funding and bonuses. They were funds that could be allocated as they wished.

Zhao Yi’s lab, having just completed the Rheumatoid Arthritis project and having settled up their previous projects, was essentially the wealthiest in the entire facility.

Zhang Wei replied, "We should have about 2.6 million left. Do you need to use it?"

These funds could be utilized to purchase lab equipment.

If Zhao Yi was more daring and greedy, he could even put a portion into his own pocket, and nobody would say a word.

Zhao Yi said, "I am thinking since the project application has been submitted and we are waiting for approval, we should be preparing."

He rose from his chair and paced around as if delivering a speech, "What’s most important in our lab? Not equipment, but people."

"Every one of us is important. Each of us contributes to the completion of the project. Only through hard work can we complete the project more quickly and more efficiently..."

"So I was thinking, before the project gets approved, we should motivate everyone!"

"I’ve decided, everyone gets a bonus of 10,000. Professor Yan is new here, she hasn’t exactly started working yet, but she’s one of us, so let’s give her... 2,000!"

Yan Yi appeared taken aback, quickly saying, "I really shouldn’t."

"No refusing. When it comes to the lab, what I say goes." Zhao Yi asserted, his gaze turned to Liu Chengjie, "But I think Brother Liu doesn’t need it. I feel that he’s already quite motivated."

He walked over and patted Liu Chengjie’s shoulder, "Hang in there, Brother Liu. I have faith in you!"

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Zhang Wei and Ai Lixin burst into laughter.

Yan Yi held back a blush and wasn’t sure whether to laugh or not.

Liu Chengjie pulled a bitter face, saying, "Professor Zhao, Zhao Bro, about that bonus..."

"Hang in there!"

Zhao Yi gave Liu Chengjie a thumbs-up, "You can do it even without the bonus!"

"..."

The joke was all in good fun for Zhao Yi.

The AIDS-related project application had been submitted, and he was just waiting for approval now.

In the meantime, the lab had some downtime, so he didn’t need to visit every day. He decided to dive back into his ’inspiration hunt.’

Zhao Yi felt that his previous inspiration from a fish was valuable, but he was still figuring out exactly how to apply it.