Chapter 322: Of course, it was a compromise.

"Did you hear that?"

"Professor Jin, I'm not deaf."

"Then why didn't you say anything? I thought you didn't hear me."

"Don't worry, I heard you very clearly."

"Okay, then please take good care of me from now on."

"Start work today?"

"They just arrived; even if they want to work, it has to be tomorrow!"

"Oh, then I'll go back to work." Wang Xiaoming said, then continued to do his work with his head down.

"Well, you'll get used to it. Come on, I'll introduce you to the other people."

“Professor,” Xiao Peichuan said.

"Um?"

"We're a little tired too, shall we go back and rest?"

Otherwise, given Professor Jin's behavior, they might have made a bad first impression.

"This body is too weak."

"Yes, I'm not in good health."

Professor Jin must have known about Xiao Pei-chuan's health condition, so he waved his hand generously: "Alright, I'll take you to your dorm. Get settled in and rest first, then come back to work tomorrow. Pei-chuan, you need to take better care of your health. You can't always be so weak; you're a married man now."

"It's much better now."

"Hmm, not bad, not bad, it can be even better."

Xiao Peichuan smiled.

Little Peach Blossom didn't say a word; she kept playing with Xiao Peichuan's big hand.

To be honest, Little Peach Blossom isn't really interested in this. If she could, she'd much rather study medicine.

But now that she's come this far, she's not the type to be willful.

She takes each task seriously, but it's unlikely she can do this for the rest of her life.

They cheered themselves up, and the couple were finally able to get a good rest, and then slept very soundly through the night.

As for the new recruits at the research institute, whose wives are researchers and whose husbands are just there to do odd jobs, they were initially curious when they heard about it. But their time was really precious, and they didn't have much time to dwell on it. They wished they could spend 24 hours a day in the research lab.

Contrary to what Xiao Peichuan had anticipated before coming here—such as exclusion or challenges—there were none of those!

It seems impossible for security to prevent Xiao Taohua from entering the research institute here.

Everyone's focus is entirely on scientific research; there's no time for backstabbing and infighting.

However, Xiao Taohua would definitely love this environment. If she really joined, she would become a research fanatic! Her research would even make Xiao Peichuan lose interest.

Xiao Peichuan: ...

He couldn't help but chuckle wryly, but it was no wonder that Xiao Taohua was so engrossed in it; after all, even he couldn't help but get excited about what the research institute was studying.

Oh God.

In addition to going to heaven, they also have weapons.

These are all things that need to be kept strictly confidential.

And they came to such an important place right away.

It's easy to imagine that even Xiao Peichuan was somewhat bewildered.

Is it because the higher-ups trust them too much? Aren't they afraid they might have problems?

Those above them who trusted them: ...

I never really doubted the two of them.

His background is perfectly fine, and Xiao Taohua's side is even poor. There are some things that are best left unsaid, but that's even better. If he has any strange or unusual abilities, that would be even better.

This led Xiao Peichuan to initially have some doubts about life, wondering if the higher-ups should strengthen the vetting process for those entering the research institute.

If someone has ill intentions one day, all the secrets could be leaked.

Xiao Peichuan had mentioned this to Professor Jin, who nonchalantly replied, "Don't worry, the higher-ups know everything!"

Given the current situation, Xiao Peichuan naturally couldn't say anything more.

I'm afraid of saying too much and annoying people.

However, the climate here is really bad. Sandstorms are common, and the worst thing is dryness and water shortage. It's impossible to even take a shower once a week. Oh, even the researchers don't have time, and Xiao Peichuan, as a family member, feels this most acutely. He wasn't picky; there's a way to live a good life if you have the means, and there's a way to live a life without those means.

In the blink of an eye, a month has passed.

On this day, Little Peach Blossom got a rare day off.

She suddenly realized that it seemed like she hadn't been in touch with Xiao Peichuan for a while.

Thinking of this, Little Peach Blossom hurriedly looked for someone, ignoring even when someone called her from behind.

"Why is Lin Xiaotao in such a hurry?"

"I don't know, maybe something urgent has happened?"

"What urgent matters could the research institute possibly have? Even if there were, they would be urgent matters for everyone."

"Did you call Comrade Lin for something?"

"Yes, a new person will be coming this afternoon, a woman. She's on vacation, so I'd like to ask Comrade Lin to help her receive her."

"And you?"

"I'm still busy."

"Then you should go quickly."

"I'm leaving now, can you keep an eye on things for me?"

"Alright, hurry back, I have my own things to do."

"I know, thanks, brother."

The person rushed as fast as they could, and luckily it was someone they were looking for. The research institute was just like that; if it wasn't in the research area, it must be in the living area.

Fortunately, he hadn't gone to the wrong place, but he saw Lin Xiaotao and her husband embracing each other from afar, which was a bit awkward.

He forced himself to step forward and coughed, "Um, Comrade Lin."

The two who were hugging separated, and Xiao Peichuan stared at the person with an unfriendly look.

Of course you feel it when someone stares at you.

But he was in a hurry, wasn't he?

So he simply pretended not to see it: "Um, Comrade Lin, I have a task to assign you."

"I'm taking the rest of the day off."

"Yes, I know you're on vacation, it was just something I did on the spur of the moment."

"Then you tell me."

"Well, a new colleague will be coming today, she's a woman, could you help her greet her?"

Little Peach Blossom frowned after hearing this: "I'm not a designated receptionist."

"Well, you know the reception staff have been busy these past few days. This new person is going to be assigned to our project, could you lend a hand? How about this, if you help out, I'll do odd jobs for you next time?"

"Okay, it's a deal!"

"Then this person is yours. Here's her information." With that, the person hurriedly went back.

He really was pressed for time.

"What did you promise to do?" Xiao Peichuan asked, somewhat displeased.

"It's just for hosting one person, and aren't you curious?" This place doesn't have many entertainment facilities. When you first came, it was still novel, but after more than a month, you've seen enough of even the newest things.

The arrival of a new person can really pique interest.

Xiao Peichuan raised an eyebrow: "Not curious."

"Well, I'm just curious."

What could Xiao Peichuan do about Xiao Taohua? Of course, he had to compromise.

"Let me take a look at the information first," Little Peach Blossom said, opening the documents in her hand.

"Hey, they've come back from abroad!"

Xiao Peichuan also joined in after hearing this.

The information stated that the new female colleague was a high-achieving student who had returned from abroad and had participated in some overseas projects, and even had her own advantages in certain fields.

"You weren't allowed to go abroad before, were you?" Little Peach Blossom couldn't help but ask Xiao Peichuan.

It's important to know that none of those who went abroad back then had a good ending. Even those who remained overseas often had their relatives implicated.

(End of this chapter)