They ran into the old professor and his group. When the old professor saw Lin Chuchu, he couldn't help but ask, "Chuchu, you're back? How is Comrade Mu?"

Everyone knew why Lin Chuchu went back this time, and the veteran researchers all looked over to inquire.

Lin Chuchu quickly greeted everyone before replying with a smile, "Mu Chen is fine now and has returned to work."

"That's good, that's good. Mu Chen is a good comrade."

The old professor breathed a sigh of relief and smiled along with him.

Lin Chuchu took out gifts and gave them to everyone one by one.

Everyone knew her family was well-off, so they only exchanged a few polite words before accepting the money.

The base has everything, including a small shop, but you can only buy basic necessities; you can't buy anything fancy.

Furthermore, researchers are not allowed to leave the base at will.

Lin Chuchu leaned closer to the old professor. "Professor, I feel like the atmosphere at the base is a bit off today. Has something happened?"

The old professor's lips twitched, and he said in a somber tone, "You can ask Xiaotian and the others later."

After saying that, he fled in panic.

Lin Chuchu became even more curious. Thinking that Researcher Tian and the others would be out soon, she decided to wait for them.

Just two minutes later, Researcher Tian, ​​Researcher Hou, and Zhou Lichen arrived.

Lin Chuchu was stunned when she saw Zhou Lichen's bald head.

"Comrade Zhou, although you are very handsome, not every hairstyle can be pulled off. Why did you suddenly decide to... go bald?"

Lin Chuchu asked, puzzled, "Aren't handsome guys supposed to be very conscious of their image?"

As soon as he finished speaking, sounds of suppressed laughter came from all around.

Zhou Lichen's face was ashen; he wanted to be angry, but had no reason to.

He glared at Lin Chuchu before placing his lunchbox at the serving window and grumbling, "Get your food."

The cafeteria lady was trying not to laugh, so her hand trembled a little when she was serving the food, and half of the dish fell out.

"Sorry, let me give you some more... *chuckle*"

The cafeteria lady couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Chuchu glanced at Researcher Tian and Researcher Hou with a puzzled look; the two of them were already laughing so hard they couldn't catch their breath.

Lin Chuchu probably guessed what was going on and leaned closer to the two of them, whispering, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"

After hearing the two people's accounts, Lin Chuchu finally learned what incredibly stupid thing Tang Xin had done.

In one research project, due to Lin Chuchu's temporary leave of absence and the resulting shortage of manpower, Tang Xin was transferred to a research group as a research assistant a few days ago because of her good performance.

Logically, all I had to do was cooperate with the researcher, but the other party just wasn't one to sit still.

While recording data, I accidentally spilled coffee on the paper where I had already recorded the data.

It blurred into a blur.

That piece of paper is the result of the last three days.

Fearing being scolded, Tang Xin made a shocking decision in a moment of desperation.

It's basically just copying it again. If you can see it clearly, you copy it; if you can't see it clearly, you make it up.

As expected, an accident occurred in the subsequent experiment.

An explosion occurred in the laboratory.

Two lab technicians suffered hand injuries from the explosion, which also caused a fire.

In an effort to salvage the experimental equipment and data, everyone rushed into the office despite the danger, and it was at that moment that Zhou Lichen's hair was set on fire.

Finally, having no other choice, Zhou Lichen had to shave his head.

Given this situation, Tang Xin will definitely have to compensate for the losses and will also be expelled from the laboratory.

Furthermore, this should be noted in Tang Xin's resume, as she may be barred from future scientific research work.

How could Tang Xin accept being fired? She first begged the senior researchers, then the base leaders, but in the end, she still received the decision to be fired.

"And then? What happened next?"

Lin Chuchu, ever the gossip, pricked up her ears, completely ignoring how unpleasant Zhou Lichen's expression was sitting opposite her.

Researcher Tian coughed and smiled at Zhou Lichen.

Can I tell you what happened next?

Zhou Lichen squeezed out two words through gritted teeth, "Whatever."

Even if Researcher Tian didn't say it, Lin Chuchu could hear it from other people.

Lin Chuchu became even more curious.

"Tang Xin somehow got hold of Zhou Lichen's room key, and that very night, dressed scantily, she went to Zhou Lichen's bedside..."

Lin Chuchu spat out the juice she had just taken a sip of; could she even hear what came after that?

"Why are you so excited? Nothing happened in the end. We just happened to be working overtime that day and got back a little late."

"As soon as Zhou Lichen opened the door, he saw the woman trying to crawl into his bed and immediately yelled for help."

Lin Chuchu couldn't help but twitch her lips. Usually, it's women who cry for help in these situations, but to think that Zhou Lichen, a grown man, was crying for help...

Never mind, she should just have a drink to calm her nerves.

"Comrade Lin, do you think Tang Xin's head has been kicked by a donkey? If she really wants to stay at the base, why doesn't she work properly?"

Lin Chuchu nodded, feeling that Researcher Tian's description was very apt.

Tang Xin must have lost her mind; she offended everyone equally, and no one spoke up for her.

She looked at Zhou Lichen with pity; the poor kid, he was probably traumatized.

Afterwards, Tang Xin was locked in a small dark room for three days. Once the food rations and files were processed, the leader couldn't wait to send her away.

No wonder I looked pale and unwell when I ran into Tang Xin before; it turns out it was because of this.

Lin Chuchu knew that such a person did not deserve sympathy. Judging from what Tang Xin said to her at the end, she was afraid that Tang Xin had not yet realized her mistake.

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