Lu Ting was essentially letting her make a choice, and giving her the right to choose.

And he told her that even if she didn't agree in the end, it was okay, it was all up to her own will.

Join a research institute?

However, she had absolutely no experience in scientific research. She came to the research institute today only because of the help she received from the space.

Without space, it would be difficult for her to know these things on her own.

Su Miaoyan was hesitating whether to refuse when Professor Xue seemed to notice her hesitation and spoke up:

"Xiao Su, you studied at a university overseas, so you must be fluent in English, right? Here's the thing, I heard that the policies you proposed earlier were reported to higher-ups by Old Man Yan and Old Man Li."

It just so happens that when we received the documents, some foreign researchers were present and overheard what you mentioned earlier, saying they wanted to come to the Xinjiang Military Region to meet with you in person… Of course, we are still considering it, but we have no intention of keeping these things hidden. If the global ecological environment…

Change is possible, and this is good for the world and the entire ecosystem. After all, humanity is a community; only when everyone is well can we all prosper.

Su Miaoyan understood the meaning behind Professor Xue's words; this was...

They wanted to arrange for her to meet with those foreign researchers, that is, to have a meeting.

She pondered for a few seconds before speaking, "Professor Xue, why do you want me to meet them in person? In the military region, I'm just an ordinary military wife. Wouldn't this... be a bit against the rules?"

Professor Xue shook his head, "No!"

Su Miaoyan wasn't stupid; on the contrary, she discerned another layer of meaning in Professor Xue's words.

Although Professor Xue and she were indeed quite close, since it concerned the research institute, he would do his best to help her if he could.

Furthermore, it is highly likely that the other party, namely the professor from abroad, wanted to meet with her in person.

However, given her own identity, it wouldn't be very reasonable for her to directly approach and ask her for a talk. But if she works at a research institute, then everything makes sense.

This meeting was a matter of the military region's reputation and the higher authorities' attitude toward the development of the Xinjiang Military Region Research Institute.

After Su Miaoyan figured this out, she felt as if there was immense pressure on her shoulders.

She looked at Professor Xue and asked, "If I join the research institute, what will my position be?"

Professor Xue was taken aback for a moment, then his gaze became meaningful.

It seems that Xiao Su is quite clever; she quickly connected the dots to multiple layers.

Professor Xue cut to the chase, saying, "There are no backdoors in the research institute. Everything here is based on merit, moving up step by step. The fact that you named two metals today is practically the threshold for entering the institute. Of course… I mean…"

It's a bit direct, but that's the rule of the research institute. Of course, Xiao Su, if you refuse, we won't hold it against you; it's all up to you."

Su Miaoyan was indeed shocked by these words and was momentarily unable to process them.

She pondered for a few minutes, then finally looked up and her gaze fell on Professor Xue. "Professor Xue, please allow me to think about it."

Professor Xue nodded without saying anything more.

Starting from the research institute and working her way up step by step? Su Miaoyan thought it would be quite challenging, and she made up her mind instantly.

Lu Ting, standing beside him, frowned the entire time.

What policies were proposed?

A foreign scientist said he wanted to meet his wife.

Lu Ting's head was buzzing, and when his gaze fell on Su Miaoyan again, it was with a deeper meaning.

He always felt that his wife had done many things he didn't know about while he was away on missions.

No, I have to ask him tonight. We can't let everyone know that he's the only one who's a Mongolian.

Su Miaoyan guiltily avoided Lu Ting's gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Professor Xue, I can join the research institute, but... I don't have any research-related internship experience, so perhaps I won't be able to make any significant contributions to the institute. Oh, by the way... is there anyone in the research institute who speaks English?"

Professor Xue's face lit up with joy, then froze. "Little Su, once you arrive, you'll find that the research at the institute is inseparable from the knowledge you possess. It's just a pity you're not a man. If you were, I might not have let you join the institute, because it's not the best place for you!"

However… haha, in our research institute, we do have very few people who speak English, but we have translators, so whether they speak English or not isn't really important.”

Su Miaoyan didn't quite understand, "Professor Xue, why is a research institute not the best place for me if I'm a man?"

Professor Xue glanced at her and said, "Because I think that with your abilities, you could easily rise through the ranks in politics! But you're not a man. If you were to enter politics, your status and the current environment wouldn't allow you to do so!"

Yes, putting everything else aside, Su Miaoyan is now a young lady with a bad social status.

Should capitalist heiresses be allowed into politics?

That's absolutely impossible!

However, research institutes are different. In research institutes, knowledge and technology are the most important things. On the contrary, identity is not a big deal, as long as you are not a heinous criminal, a spy or enemy agent.

So what if they're capitalists? Serving the country is what truly matters!

Su Miaoyan suddenly realized.

In fact, she had heard similar things from professors such as Yan Huaili.

but……

She herself wasn't particularly interested in politics.

Because it requires intrigue and painstaking effort.

She's not afraid of these things, but she doesn't really like them.

She looked at Lu Ting. She had lived in this land for some time and had gotten to know many people. She had developed some feelings for this place.

Since she was starting as an assistant, she figured it wouldn't be too busy, and since the matter concerned the military region, Su Miaoyan readily agreed.

"Professor Xue, you're overestimating me. I happen to be unemployed in the military region right now. When would you like to arrange for me to start work?"

Professor Xue smiled even more broadly and clapped his hands. "Of course, the sooner the better. Our research institute needs talents like you."

Su Miaoyan really wanted to ask about working hours, but with so many people present, she ultimately didn't ask.

Instead, he asked, "Professor Xue, is approval from higher authorities not required this time?"

Professor Xue looked at her meaningfully and shook his head. "It's necessary."

"Then I'll..."

She realized what Su Miaoyan meant halfway through her sentence.

Goodness, so they've been planning to lure her to the research institute for a long time, and made arrangements in advance?

Even if she refuses, it's okay. We can just explain it later. This is like... preparing for both sides?