Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 569: Chapter 333 Who are we to each other! _2

Their blurry romance began in junior high, but because of the pressure associated with ’puppy love’, they never publicly admitted their feelings. Instead, they quietly admired each other.

Later in high school, because a boy professed his love for Lin Xiaoqing in public and got a lecture from Zhao Yi for his behavior, Lin Xiaoqing rejected the boy in public. The male student, who was under ’academic pressure’, had no choice but to transfer to another school.

So they could genuinely be together without succumbing to the school and family pressure against early romances, Lin Xiaoqing and Zhao Yi studied hard. They dominated the top two ranks in their school for a long time.

When they reached the twelfth grade, they finally threw caution to the wind and began dating. reassuringly, they received blessings, not pressure.

Li Lisheng, the director of the Zhengyang No.13 Middle School, had commented on their situation, "I’ve always known about Lin Xiaoqing and Zhao Yi, but as teachers, the best thing we can do is turn a blind eye."

"No matter who the student is, I maintain this attitude. As long as it doesn’t affect their studies..."

Zhao Yi found the news stories on the Internet to be absurd and ridiculous.

He and Lin Xiaoqing were neighbors? Childhood playmates? They had cherished each other from a young age?

Li Lisheng turned a blind eye to puppy love?

Is this for real?

Zhao Yi forced a smile during a video chat with Lin Xiaoqing, discussing the ’love story’ reported online. He couldn’t deny the media’s spin, the main story was indeed intriguing, it even moved Lin Xiaoqing.

He could only acknowledge, "It’s quite realistic. Though some elements are embellished, most parts are true."

"Mm."

Lin Xiaoqing nodded vigorously, staring at the screen.

Setting aside the ’love story’, the rest of the conversation was much more routine.

Lin Xiaoqing was still a little bothered. She didn’t care about the expose of her relationship with Zhao Yi, as most people knew about them. What annoyed her were the countless classmates asking questions, even familiar teachers made fun comments.

Moreover, reporters came for an interview.

"Yesterday, someone came and asked me to sign a contract with their company, to become a movie star..."

Zhao Yi asked out of curiosity, "Did you agree?"

Lin Xiaoqing pouted and answered, "I ignored him and walked away. He followed me, so I informed the students from the correctional institute, and he disappeared."

"...Good job!"

Zhao Yi understood what Lin Xiaoqing meant. By ’students from the correctional institute’, she was referring to military officers getting a degree or resume enhancement, who were usually military or armed police alumni. They would likely be promoted after returning.

The ’scout’ was probably not in a good place now.

Zhao Yi didn’t care about what happened to the ’scout’. He was slightly remorseful for the disturbances in Lin Xiaoqing’s life, which were mainly due to him; he could only shake his head and say, "Don’t accept interviews, things will settle down after a while."

"Mm."

Lin Xiaoqing obediently nodded, actually, she was somewhat pleased with the online reports. Firstly, the ’love story’ was well written; secondly, the more coverage there was, the more she felt secure.

Being with Zhao Yi was indeed pressurizing, mainly because Zhao Yi was too outstanding.

Now, they were praised as "childhood sweethearts" and "companions from the cradle." Some even called them the "golden boy and jade girl." It felt splendid.

Of course.

Comparatively speaking, she still preferred a peaceful life. She didn’t want any fame. frёeωebɳovel.com

Zhao Yi was not very resistant to the reports, mainly because he was already used to it. As long as it didn’t disturb his life too much, everything was fine.

After the issue blew over, he resumed his normal life.

The HIV work in the lab had concluded.

The project report had been submitted and the paper published in a partnered magazine, attracting significant attention as a breakthrough in AIDS research. The insight into the virulence gene not only aided in understanding the pathogenesis of AIDS but also assisted in drug development and further research efforts.

The impact of the project was still ongoing and gradually spreading overseas. Some foreign academic media also reported it.

The medical community had rated the research highly. Within a week of the project completion, the lab was scheduled to present at a conference.

This research was certainly the most significant advancement in domestic AIDS research this year, gaining significant attention from higher authorities and the medical research community.

Yan Xuelin, having some understanding of the impact on medical research, went to Zhao Yi’s lab to show concern for the project, and reminded Zhao, "If there are no issues with your report, you may be invited to an international AIDS research conference by the end of the year."

"Be prepared, this is a significant achievement!"

"The institute will also apply to upgrade your lab’s rating."

Labs also have ratings.

The Biomedical Research Institute is a national key research institution. Each lab has a rating system and is also supervised by the institute and the higher-ups.

Previously, Zhao Yi’s lab rating was not high. The personnel in the lab was just Zhao Yi, who was listed in the upper-level institutions.

The successful conclusion of the major AIDS research project is enough to raise the lab’s rating and allow other researchers to be listed.

The first would be Ai Lixin.