Chapter 161 The Final Handover

Under Lin Yuanshu's leadership, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to their work. After all, even their team leader wasn't slacking off, so they felt even more embarrassed to do so.

Lin Yuanshu was glad that she had done promotion and training work in Beijing before, so she was able to handle the promotion and training work of medicinal charcoal with ease and did not become flustered because of the large number of tasks.

Seeing this, Director Cao was completely relieved. He was worried that Lin Yuanshu would force himself to do things, since some people are put on too high a pedestal and find it hard to step down.

June arrived just like that. The epidemic had been brought under control two months earlier, and the snails had been almost completely eradicated, so schistosomiasis would naturally no longer spread widely.

As for Lin Yuanshu's work tasks, she had already completed them before the epidemic was brought under control, and her report on the optimal dosage of nitrothionine had passed the review of her superiors.

They even gained some attention at the time, with the local newspaper publishing a short article praising their experimental results, complete with photos of them recording data in a makeshift laboratory.

The reason they made the newspapers wasn't because their experiments were so "groundbreaking," but because patients in the epidemic area were filled with anxiety due to schistosomiasis.

Leaders need tangible results to reassure patients, proving that they have never given up on prevention and control efforts and that these efforts can save lives.

Lin Yuanshu's report thus came into the leaders' view, partly because of her previous outstanding achievements, and partly because she happened to submit the report at this time. In this way, they became her reassurance.

Lin Yuanshu remained calm about this, after all, it wasn't the first time she had been in the newspapers.

But Li Lin and the others got a little too excited. They bought several newspapers and kept them, intending to take them back to show their relatives and friends.

They were still wandering around the research site, showing off to every comrade they met, which led to everyone at the research site knowing that they had been in the newspaper, and even the villagers nearby didn't let them off the hook.

Although this wasn't the first time Qu Zhigang had been in the newspaper, he seemed quite excited. This time was different from the last; this time, it was a commendation of their work ability, a badge of honor proving that their work was meaningful.

Perhaps because they were praised, they did not rush back to the research institute after completing their mission, but stayed in the epidemic area to help.

Li Lin and others followed medical staff to the countryside to treat patients, while Lin Yuanshu stayed at the research site to compile the best usage of nitrothionine into a simple manual for medical staff in various epidemic areas to refer to.

She also hand-drew a diagram to identify Oncomelania snails, hoping to help illiterate villagers recognize this source of infection.

Although everyone's methods differ, their thoughts are the same: to get rid of schistosomiasis as soon as possible so that patients can no longer suffer from the disease.

In the temporary laboratory, Director Cao called over all the staff at the research site. He stood in front of Lin Yuanshu and the others, holding a document in his hand.

The old electric fan creaked and groaned loudly in the laboratory, but since they were used to the sound, it didn't bother them.

Director Cao cleared his throat, looked at the document, and said loudly, "Since the establishment of the temporary research site, we have overcome many difficulties and completed the tasks assigned to us by our leaders. We have not let down the expectations of our superiors. Now, Yueyang and other places have reached the standard of 'epidemic subsidence.' We have gathered because of the epidemic, and we will also part because of the epidemic..."

Director Cao not only announced the dissolution of the research site, but also reported on the progress and achievements of the research site during this period.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the people around them with a sense of reluctance. They had known this day would come, but they hadn't expected it to arrive so soon.

Li Lin gently patted Lin Yuanshu's shoulder and said with a sad expression, "Team Leader Lin, I am very happy to be able to cooperate with you. I have learned a lot from you."

As long as you don't die, fight to the death!

Lin Yuanshu paused for a moment, then said sincerely, "I'll miss you too. You're not only my teammate, but also my friend."

Sometimes connections are built up like this. She doesn't underestimate anyone. Who can predict the future?

Upon hearing Lin Yuanshu's words, Li Lin's expression changed from sadness to gratitude. She nodded in agreement and said, "You're right, we're friends."

With Lin Yuanshu's strong work ability, she's definitely not at a loss to have made such a friend.

Seeing this, Qu Zhigang, who was standing to the side, rolled his eyes. Women are just too easily swayed by emotions. What's there to be reluctant about? All good things must come to an end.

After the meeting ended, Director Cao stopped Lin Yuanshu with a smile on his face and said in a low voice, "Come to my office."

He was afraid that if he had a stern face, Lin Yuanshu would misunderstand and worry that he had done something wrong. As the saying goes, undermining someone's position doesn't guarantee success, but not undermining someone's position guarantees failure.

Lin Yuanshu replied thoughtfully, "Okay."

She did not immediately leave the laboratory with Director Cao, but instead instructed Li Lin and others to return to the laboratory to complete the final handover work.

They organized the research records, remaining medicines, microscopes, and other tools, and handed them over to the staff at the schistosomiasis control station.

Only after the staff confirmed everything was correct and signed the confirmation document could their work in the epidemic area be considered truly over.

Li Lin said confidently, "Leave this little matter to me. You don't need to worry. You just need to focus on discussing important matters with Director Cao."

Lin Yuanshu looked at Li Lin earnestly and said softly, "Then I won't interfere anymore. I trust you to do things."

Qu Zhigang held back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but say, "You can also try to trust our work ability."

After all, they are not children and do not need Lin Yuanshu's repeated instructions.

Lin Yuanshu smiled sheepishly, "It's not that I don't believe in your abilities, but I've gotten used to worrying about you. You're right, I should try to let go. Good luck to you all. I'm going to Director Cao's office now."

She wasn't used to worrying, but she knew that if she didn't give instructions and something went wrong, she would bear the majority of the responsibility. Although she would still have to take responsibility if something went wrong after giving instructions, she wouldn't leave a bad impression on her superiors.

Being careful and cautious is never a bad thing.

Hearing Lin Yuanshu's words, everyone was energized, determined to make a good impression on him, since this was their last chance, as they would all be going home in two days.

Lin Yuanshu knocked and entered Director Cao's office. Director Cao put down his pen, pointed to the chair in front of his desk, and said with a smile, "Sit down."

Lin Yuanshu didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in the chair without any hesitation.

Director Cao stroked his chin and said seriously, "Have you given all the necessary instructions?"

Lin Yuanshu nodded and said with a smile, "Comrade Li Lin and the others are very capable. Even if I don't give them any instructions, they can still do a good job of handing over the work."

Director Cao said thoughtfully, "It seems you get along quite well with Comrade Li Lin and the others. If Comrade Li Lin and the others were as capable as you, I wouldn't be so worried."

Lin Yuanshu raised an eyebrow. She hadn't expected that Director Cao hadn't given up on winning her over. She felt that she had made things very clear to Director Cao in Beijing.

Besides, she couldn't figure out why Director Cao had called her over and said such things.

So she smiled politely and didn't reply, because she knew that if she asked Director Cao why he was worried, the topic would definitely veer off in an uncontrollable direction.

Director Cao coughed lightly twice, seemingly unfazed. Although Lin Yuanshu didn't respond, it didn't stop him from continuing, "Are you interested in continuing to work with Comrade Li Lin and the others? You know me; I'm not the kind of person who likes to suppress others. If you come to the Xiangcheng Research Institute, you'll receive the same treatment at the Dongfanghong Research Institute as you do at the Xiangcheng Institute. As long as you maintain your current outstanding performance, even higher treatment isn't impossible..."

He genuinely admired Lin Yuanshu's work efficiency; with such a capable assistant by his side, his promotion was only a matter of time.

Lin Yuanshu refused without hesitation, saying, "Director Cao, I am very happy to receive your kindness, but my relatives and friends are all in Beijing, and it is difficult for me to leave them behind."

“Your spouse and parents can also come to Xiangcheng with you. I will arrange jobs for them. Your career prospects at the Xiangcheng Research Institute will definitely not be worse than those at the Dongfanghong Research Institute. I can do everything I can to support you. You need to understand one thing: Director Huang cannot do this. The problems you see are not problems in my eyes. I can solve them. We have known each other for so long, you should know that I don't like to lie,” Director Cao said without hesitation.

Lin Yuanshu pursed her lips. She still didn't want to go to the Xiangcheng Research Institute alone. Even if Zhou Xiangyang and the others were by her side, it wouldn't make a difference, since they couldn't provide her with any work assistance. She would still be all alone.

Furthermore, she was unwilling to place all her hopes on others. The only person she could truly rely on in this world was herself. She didn't need others to lift her up with all their might, because lifting her up also meant pulling her down.

She didn't want to owe someone such a huge favor, because repaying favors always comes at a price.

Moreover, she was reluctant to give up her connections in Beijing. Going to Xiangcheng would mean offending Director Huang and others. It was really not worth losing so many important things for this unwavering support.

Lin Yuanshu looked at Director Cao with a sincere expression and said from the bottom of his heart, "Director Cao, I'm really sorry, but I don't want to leave Beijing, the place where I was born and raised. If one day I leave Beijing, Xiangcheng will definitely be my first choice."

Director Cao couldn't help but sigh and said softly, "Although I know you most likely won't come to the Xiangcheng Research Institute, I still couldn't resist giving it a try, just in case I stumbled upon something amazing! It seems I don't have that luck. I wish you were from Xiangcheng."

To ease the tension, Lin Yuanshu jokingly said, "If there's a next life, I'll definitely be a resident of Xiangcheng."

Upon hearing this, Director Cao laughed heartily, no longer dwelling on the inability to win over Lin Yuanshu, and instead brought up other matters. He said mysteriously, "We are about to part ways, and I have prepared a special gift for you. You will find out when you return to Beijing."

Lin Yuanshu stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then quickly asked, "What gift? Can you give me a hint beforehand?"

She wasn't happy; she was in a state of utter confusion. She didn't want any surprises, because a surprise could very well turn into a shock.