Chapter 514 You Have to Give Me Some Benefits

Professor Richard sneered, making no attempt to take the teacup, and shook his head at her: "Young people always talk big. You don't actually think you've figured out what I'm thinking, do you? I have indeed put a lot of effort into this research, but the moment I decided to retire, I never intended to continue."

Su Youling placed the teacup on the coffee table in front of him.

“I don’t think so,” Li Tingxi raised an eyebrow. “Professor Richard, are you unwilling to continue the research, or are you worried that once the special drug is successfully developed, you will have another conflict with your ex-wife over the investment?”

Upon hearing this, Professor Richard was so angry that he slammed his fist on the table, causing the mahogany coffee table to thud loudly, and the cup of tea that Su Youling had placed there spilled onto the floor.

Professor Richard stood up, his hand trembling with anger as he pointed at Li Tingxi: "You think you can threaten me by investigating my family? Don't even think about it! The more you do this, the less likely I am to treat your son."

After saying that, he turned around and yelled at the maid beside him, "Ah Fang, quickly get these two people out of here!"

Su Youling immediately became anxious and tugged at Li Tingxi's sleeve.

Li Tingxi gave her a look to calm down, but instead of leaving, he went around to Professor Richard's front and looked directly into his fiery eyes without flinching, still appearing very calm: "Professor Richard, I think you've misunderstood. I only learned that you have an ex-wife, but I haven't actually bothered Ms. Ye."

He suddenly changed the subject: "Of course, if you insist on kicking us out today, I don't mind coming to visit Ms. Ye."

This is the threat that is out in the open.

Su Youling was so frightened by Li Tingxi's bold statement that her heart was in her throat.

On the way here, Li Tingxi told him everything, but who would have thought that his so-called method was just this? Didn't you see Professor Richard's face turn green? It clearly had the opposite effect.

In her desperation, she tried to explain and salvage the situation: "Professor Richard, please don't misunderstand..."

Just as they were getting started, Professor Richard, panting heavily, coldly interrupted them: "Stop playing good cop and bad cop with me. Show me all your tricks. I want to see just how shameless you can be!"

Li Tingxi walked to Su Youling's side and quietly squeezed her palm to comfort her. Even after Professor Richard's sarcastic remarks, she could still smile: "Professor Richard, we are here today just to seek a win-win situation. You agree to treat our eldest son, and I can help you continue to research effective drugs to benefit more patients."

Professor Richard's expression was sarcastic, clearly showing his disdain for his suggestion.

Li Tingxi was not in a hurry and said slowly, "This is not a transaction. I just can't bear to see your youthful ambitions go up in smoke. Everyone has witnessed your passion for the medical field. I don't believe you really don't want to extend your career. Whether it's the papers you've guided your students to publish or the medicinal plants all over your house, they all tell me that you haven't stopped."

"You're too clever for your own good!" Professor Richard scoffed, then sat back down on the sofa, seemingly having taken his words to heart.

Su Youling was overjoyed and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

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Professor Richard narrowed his eyes and bluntly pointed out the flaw in Li Tingxi's words: "Even without your help, I can still continue my research."

"Of course, but I can give you this opportunity to come out of retirement, and at the same time, I can also help you out. Why not?" Li Tingxi chuckled, his eyes seemingly having already seen through everything.

Professor Richard's expression changed, and his look became visibly more serious.

He never expected that the young man in front of him seemed to know his true thoughts, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

However, Li Tingxi's words did indeed strike a chord with him.

Seeing that he was already wavering, Li Tingxi added fuel to the fire: "You must care a lot about your ex-wife's opinion, right? You didn't mention a word about what happened back then, and after two years, you probably don't want her to know anymore."

Professor Richard trembled uncontrollably, his last shred of stubbornness shattered by those words. After a long silence, he sighed and said, "I promise you."

When she left, Su Youling was still a little dazed. She was certainly happy, but she really couldn't figure out how Professor Richard had been persuaded by Li Tingxi.

She couldn't help but frown and look Li Tingxi up and down, asking suspiciously, "What kind of encrypted call were you talking about just now?"

The smile in Li Tingxi's eyes vanished in an instant. He raised an eyebrow and teased her, "Want to know?"

Su Youling could tell from his expression that he had no good intentions, so she rolled her eyes and quickened her pace, saying, "I don't want to know now."

Li Tingxi chuckled, took a big step forward, grabbed her wrist, and with a little skill, pulled her back into his arms. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Telling you isn't impossible, but you have to give me something in return."

In a daze, Su Youling thought he was going to kiss her, and was so startled that she forgot to dodge. After realizing what was happening, her ears and neck turned bright red, and she quickly pushed him away, saying, "Tell me if you want, or don't! If you don't want to, then forget it!"

Seeing that she was embarrassed and angry, Li Tingxi stopped teasing her: "Professor Richard's ex-wife, Ms. Ye, played a crucial role in this. I will not comment on their relationship, but it is true that Professor Richard cares a lot about Ms. Ye's judgment. As we just talked, the reason he decided to retire two years ago was mostly due to Ms. Ye."

Su Youling quickly grasped the concept after his slight prompting, and couldn't help but feel a little curious. She turned her head and asked Li Tingxi, "So, do you think Professor Richard loved or hated his ex-wife?"

As soon as she said it, she realized it was inappropriate.

Judging from her current relationship with Li Tingxi, this question is practically digging a hole for herself. No matter how Li Tingxi answers, it will seem strange and make her unable to help but put herself in his shoes.

Li Tingxi was also stunned for a moment, then looked at her with deep eyes and asked, "What do you think?"

"..." Su Youling did not answer, not wanting to continue this topic that made the atmosphere awkward.

She abruptly changed the subject, asking Li Tingxi casually, "Didn't Yueyue say she wanted to eat shrimp before we left today? Let's go to the seafood market first."

Li Tingxi cooperated by automatically filtering out the questions she hadn't answered earlier and carefully drafted the menu for tonight's dinner.