Chapter 700: It's His Daughter (Two Chapters Combined)

After all the equipment in the laboratory was set up, Gu Yin began her busy days again.

To gain access to the Blackwater River, she needed to provide a compelling reason to those above her. Therefore, she had to develop a cure for Xiao Sheng and the others' illnesses. Otherwise, it would be impossible for her to continuously supply the Medicine Sect in the cultivation world with Blackwater.

The prescriptions and Rejuvenating Pills given by the Medicine Sect are not suitable for people in their world. Besides their poor physique, they are not cultivators and cannot refine them at all. They will explode and die if they are not careful!

Gu Yin took the medicinal herbs and black water, along with the dragon tongue, and studied them for a whole month! Only then did the data in the little white water's body barely meet the requirements.

Chu Yan comes to this small villa every day, and every now and then, there are sounds of equipment breaking down. The first few times, Chu Yan didn't dare to leave, for fear that something would happen to Gu Yin. Later, he got used to it and stopped worrying about it.

Fortunately, the house is well soundproofed, otherwise Chu Yan would be worried about being reported by the park manager!

When Chu Yan arrived today, he was surprised to see Gu Yin sitting on the sofa reading a book instead of in the lab.

"The experiment was a success?" Chuan put the food on the table and asked with a smile.

Originally, Gu Yin wanted to arrange for someone to cook here, but considering the importance of the experiment, she didn't make that arrangement. Chu Yan brought all three meals a day, and sometimes she would go home to eat.

Gu Yin put down her book, shook her head and nodded at the same time: "It's just barely passing, not yet to my satisfaction. I need to continue my research."

As Chu Yan set out the food, he nodded and said, "Just a reminder, the college entrance exam is in a few days, and then in two weeks you'll take the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6). After that, you'll have to take a computer-related exam. Make sure you schedule your time accordingly and don't forget."

When the semester starts next year, Gu Yin will no longer be an undergraduate. Her application for a direct PhD program has been approved, and she has submitted her previously prepared thesis. Gu Yin asked Meng Yu if she still needs to do a defense or anything like that. Meng Yu said no, because all the professors and teachers in the relevant departments at the university have thoroughly read and understood her research. Some professors have even conducted other derivative experiments based on Gu Yin's experiments. Moreover, the experiments Gu Yin is currently conducting have reached the third phase, but those inside know that there are already results. They are just going through the motions to give an explanation to the outside world, so they don't have anything to ask. The principal also asked the higher-ups, who only said, "Don't disturb her experiments with these procedures."

Gu Yin had completely forgotten about this!

"After the college entrance exam, it's time for the final exams. After that, I have to go to my grandfather's hometown, and I also need to go to Dabai Mountain for a while. I'll go back tonight and come back tomorrow. I need to speed things up!"

Chu Yan nodded upon hearing this.

After finishing their meal, the two tidied up and left the park, returning to the Gu residence.

As soon as I got home, I saw Zhou Wansheng walking over from the backyard, looking refreshed.

Gu Yin exclaimed in surprise, "Grandpa, when did you get back? Why didn't you tell me?"

Zhou Wan smiled and said, "After your grandma told me about the summer vacation plans, I applied. There's nothing for me to do there right now, so I came back early. Also, I heard you've been doing experiments lately. How are they?"

Gu Yin was just about to ask about the situation at Dabai Mountain: "Let's go to the study to talk. I also have something I'd like to ask you."

Zhou Wansheng nodded and looked at Chu Yan: "Are you going?"

Chu Yan shook his head: "I won't bother you. I'm going to the airport. My parents are coming back from abroad."

Gu Yin instructed, "Then have your family come over for dinner tonight. It'll be more lively, and everyone hasn't seen each other in a long time. Grandpa and Grandma are at the farm. Before you leave, tell Auntie to add some extra dishes for dinner."

As for what dishes to add, the people in the kitchen know the Chu family's tastes, so she doesn't need to tell them.

After Chu Yan indicated that it was okay, Gu Yin and Zhou Wansheng went to the study.

After closing the study door, the two sat on the sofa.

Gu Yin poured tea for both of them. Zhou Wansheng took a sip and looked at her: "You want to ask about the matter over at Dabai Mountain?"

Gu Yin nodded: "The experiment I'm doing now is an upgraded version of the targeted cancer drug. As you know, the main ingredient in the targeted drug is salvia. My current experiment was also a coincidence. My teacher was exposed to radiation. Everyone carries different diseases, but generally speaking, it's a destruction of the immune system and mutation of genes. However, our bodies are very fragile and cannot withstand those mutations. If they can't withstand them, then destruction is the only outcome. The medicine I developed using salvia only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. It can alleviate their pain, but it cannot prolong their lifespan. Moreover, no one knows what changes will occur afterward. Once these changes become uncontrollable or erupt, it will only be a disaster for humanity."

Zhou Wansheng had always known about Gu Yin's previous research. Because he was involved in the Dabai Mountain matter, the higher-ups did not hide it from him. Zhou Wansheng was good at making money and had more exposure to things than the average person. Therefore, he knew the significance of many things even without Gu Yin explicitly stating them.

Zhou Wansheng asked seriously, "So, have you gotten any results from your experiment yet?"

Gu Yin nodded: "During my research, I added the first-stage dragon tongue extract from the lake water you gave me, along with a medicinal herb, and came up with a result. However, the result is only passable so far. Therefore, I would like to know if there have been any discoveries at the lake in Dabai Mountain?"

Gu Yin has a pass that allows her to freely enter and exit Dabai Mountain, so her questions are not considered classified information.

Zhou Wansheng shook his head: "We can study a lot of things from other medicinal herbs, and even the soil there, but we still can't study the lake water!" Zhou Wansheng didn't know how much money he had spent on equipment! All the rare equipment he bought from various countries was scrapped! At this point, Zhou Wansheng looked at Gu Yin quietly: "Moreover, the lake water swallows all the equipment, except for the medicinal herbs and jade that it nurtures."

So how exactly did you develop this drug?!

Zhou Wansheng knew that his granddaughter was somewhat unusual. She was incredibly intelligent, almost supernatural, yet she was also full of righteousness. Every action she took showed her deep patriotism. He had worried that she might not still be his granddaughter and had even tested her with his son. His son explained the incident from his childhood and then said, "No one, and no one at all, she is my daughter. I know that."

Gu Qinglang didn't say much else, but Zhou Wansheng knew that what he knew was unusual. The Gu family members and Ayin's relatives would definitely notice as well, but no one showed any unusual behavior. They continued to live their lives as usual, except that everyone seemed to dote on Ayin even more, but without letting Ayin notice.

Gu Yin: "...I discovered a medicinal herb that, when mixed with the lake water, can reduce the lake's destructive power. I obtained the herb by chance; it mainly has a neutralizing effect. I tried for a long time before I succeeded, so I want to go to Dabai Mountain and plant it."

She was talking about the Rejuvenating Herb, which does indeed have purifying and neutralizing effects. In the beginning, when she didn't add the Rejuvenating Herb, several of her devices broke down! Later, she tried adding some and adjusted the ratio before the devices could work normally! But she couldn't explain the origin of the Rejuvenating Herb, so she could only make things up.

Zhou Wansheng: "Oh."

Gu Yin: "..." So, is this a matter of believing or not believing?

Seeing her blank expression, Zhou Wansheng smiled helplessly and said, "Give me the medicinal herbs. I'm going to Dabai Mountain tomorrow. I forgot to bring something back and need to go back to get it."

Gu Yin smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Grandpa! I'll come over during summer vacation too! I'll spend more time with you then!" Forgetting things was an excuse; going to grow medicinal herbs was the real reason!

Zhou Wansheng shook his head helplessly.

After finishing their business, the two went out to the lobby.

All five members of the Chu family are present, and the rest of the Gu family have also returned.

When Gu Le saw Zhou Wansheng, she rushed over and hugged him tightly, saying happily, "I didn't believe it when Brother Yan told me you were back! When did Grandpa come back? It's been so long since I've seen you!"

Wang Yanzhi stepped forward and said with a smile, "You should have told me sooner, otherwise I wouldn't have gone out."

One of us is in the mountains, and the other is abroad. It's been so long since we last met! We've been together for so long, but we haven't even spent a month together this past year. I miss you so much!

Zhou Wansheng grabbed Wang Yanzhi's hand: "You've gotten too thin! If it doesn't work out, just send Qinglang to Hong Kong and let him oversee things there!" He patted Gu Le's shoulder and laughed: "You've grown taller and stronger again! How's the company going? Getting the hang of things, right?!"

Gu Le nodded: "Grandma is taking care of me, and everything is going smoothly! It's just that I'm new to it, and I still have a lot to learn! Grandpa, could you find me another helper? I've been so busy lately!" Since Grandma stopped taking over, he's had to make many decisions himself! Because he's young, many of the older guys at the company are resentful, which means he has to learn a lot to resolve the problems they cause! He's just too busy! Besides eating and using the restroom, sometimes he can't even sleep! He desperately needs help!

Gu Qinglang, who was standing nearby, quickly said, "I only know how to manage computers, not ships. You should let Ah Le handle it!"

Zhou Wansheng: "...I shouldn't have been so soft-hearted back then. With such a family fortune, you let your elderly mother and your underage son work hard! Don't you have any conscience?!"

Gu Qinglang: "...It hurts! If I don't take the job, my conscience will hurt; if I take it and we go bankrupt, I'll have no conscience!" I should jump off a building!

Zhou Wansheng: "...I remember that by September, Ashu will be a junior in college. Shouldn't he be focusing on his career?!"

Caught in the crossfire, Gu Shu immediately raised his hand: "Report! I've been interning at Chu's, and we're now in the startup phase! Grandpa Zhou, why don't you ask Ahua?"

"I want to be a lawyer! I'm not starting a business!" Gu Hua stepped on Gu Shu's foot and quickly made her stance clear.

Zhou Wansheng: "..." To outsiders, his shipping company was a gold mine! But to these people, it was nothing!

Chu Yan, who was standing next to him, said with a smile, "Ah Le asked me to help someone solve a problem. I've been observing him for a few months, and he's indeed reliable and capable. Why don't we send him to Hong Kong? After all, it's Ah Le's turn to take care of him. If he finds out, he'll definitely do his job properly!"

Gu Le knew Chu Yan was referring to Ji Yang, and her eyes lit up: "Brother Yan, you don't want him? You're really going to give him to me?"

In his past life, he especially envied Brother Yan for having such friends and helpers. Now, bringing Ji Yang to the Zhou family is actually a step up! Anyway, the two companies will be one family from now on, so it's the same no matter where they are! They're all on the same side!

Chu Yan nodded: "Here you go, but you have to ask him. If Ji Yang doesn't want to, then there's nothing I can do!"

"I will!" Gu Le naturally wanted to ask for Ji Ge's opinion!

Seeing this, Zhou Wansheng looked at Gu Le and said, "Take advantage of this time in China to train your own assistants. When you go abroad to study, you won't be held back. Knowing how to use people is more important than doing it yourself!"

Gu Le nodded seriously: "I know!"

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Grandma Gu smiled and said, "The food is ready! Please take your seats! Let's eat and talk! Today is a great reunion!"

Chu Xiong and his wife helped the two elders to their seats. Chu Xiong smiled and nodded, "It's truly a rare occasion. We must have a few drinks tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingming immediately stood up: "I'll go get the wine!"