Zhou Lichen had been in seclusion for several months, and when he finally came out, everyone surrounded him, asking him all sorts of questions.

However, most of the questions asked were related to research.

After chattering away, the group swayed and strolled into the laboratory.

Fortunately, everyone at the base was understanding of the researchers and wished they could rest more.

Zhou Lichen didn't plan to continue working so soon, so he followed Lin Chuchu and the others into the laboratory.

Around noon, several older researchers' eyes lit up when they saw Zhou Lichen.

He grabbed Zhou Lichen and started giving him a lecture on ideology.

"Xiao Zhou, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but look at how many people are already married, and you're the only one missing. Can't you just find someone to date?"

"Yeah, I thought the previous woman was great. Can't you lower your standards a bit?"

"Won't you get anxious when other people's kids are already in school and yours is still nowhere to be seen?"

Zhou Lichen was speechless. Was this a problem he didn't want to deal with? Or was it that he genuinely couldn't get along with the other person?

"Seniors, I appreciate your concern for me."

Zhou Lichen bluntly stated that he was looking for a wife, and of course he wanted someone with a compatible personality.

Everyone: "..."

Why is this person so stubborn?

Everyone tried to persuade them again, but seeing that the other party still acted as if nothing had happened, they were quite helpless.

All I could do was wave them away.

Lin Chuchu and the others pricked up their ears, their chopsticks remaining motionless for a long time.

Feng Tao, standing next to him, wished he could shrink into the bowl.

Don't pay any attention to him.

His father alone is enough to keep him from getting married; if so many other seniors come along, he'll be doomed.

Zhou Lichen sat down next to them with a look of utter despair. Feng Tao chuckled, "Why are you making that face? What they said is right. You're not young anymore; it's time for you to get married."

Feng Tao, being the quick-witted one, was the first to make a sarcastic remark with a grin.

Researcher Tian followed up, "That's right, look, my baby with the little monkey is almost born, aren't you worried?"

Zhou Lichen gave the two a slightly threatening look, and they shrank back and continued eating in silence.

Zhou Lichen was more handsome than everyone else present, and many people were pursuing him.

However, he wants to find a girl who is truly willing to spend her life with him.

Just like his parents, they loved each other dearly for a lifetime.

On the way back after dinner, Lin Chuchu noticed that Song Luobai seemed a little off.

"Luo Bai, what's wrong?"

Song Luobai snapped out of her daze and forced a smile. "Sister Chuchu, I'm fine. It's just that my period started and my stomach isn't feeling too comfortable."

Lin Chuchu asked with concern.

"Go back and fill a hot water bottle to warm your stomach. By the way, should I ask you to take the day off?"

Their management here isn't too strict; as long as you meet your monthly targets, you can still take leave.

"No need, I'm fine. I'll just rest for a while at noon."

Seeing that her expression didn't seem fake, Lin Chuchu felt relieved.

Lin Chuchu and Xiao Lu first took Song Luobai home before returning to their own residence.

"Sister Chuchu, do you think Luo Bai might like Zhou Lichen?"

Xiao Lu suddenly looked conflicted and said something surprising.

Lin Chuchu paused. Well, it's quite possible, after all, Zhou Lichen is the best-looking among the researchers.

It's normal for a young girl to like him, as for why she doesn't think about Feng Tao...

The reason is that Feng Tao is too impulsive and not mature or steady at all.

So neither of them considered that possibility.

Lin Chuchu smiled and said, "It would be nice if the two of them were truly destined to be together, but I'm afraid it would be a case of unrequited love, and their relationship would be hurt in the end."

When it comes to matters of the heart, no one else can help; they have to rely on themselves.

However, Xiao Lu didn't expect that her casual remark would actually come true.

Life went on as usual. One day, Zhou Lichen couldn't stand the nagging of the old researchers anymore, so he agreed to go on a blind date.

On the same day, Song Luobai took leave and did not go to work.

After that, the two of them worked day and night in their respective research groups.

The situation was so calm that Lin Chuchu and Xiao Lu thought the relationship between the two was over.

But that's their business, and nobody can interfere.

That day, Lin Chuchu came to the base commander's office again. She was familiar with the office; every time she came, it was for a special mission.

The base commander still had a smile on his face, so it didn't seem to be a bad mission.

"Comrade Lin asked you to come here today because of the United States. The United States wants to exchange a batch of Chinese antiques for Chinese iron ore, but we suspect that the antiques they are talking about may be the batch that was sent away by the Chen family."

The Chen family was destroyed, and the father and son were arrested. Some things were revealed during the interrogation.

They have smuggled antiques abroad more than once, sending out four batches in total. These national treasures cannot be left abroad; China will bring them back sooner or later.

Lin Chuchu laughed in anger, "They dare to steal national treasures to exchange for iron ore, they really dare to think that way, they're shameless enough."

Lin Chuchu dislikes Japan because of their long-standing feud, and she also dislikes the United States because they use their military strength to suppress developing countries around the world.

Moreover, they are civilized robbers; if others have something good, they must have it too, and if coercion and enticement fail, they will resort to outright robbery.

"The big boss means to find an opportunity for you to come into contact with those antiques and confirm whether they are from the last batch that were sent away."

Lin Chuchu nodded, "Okay!"

"By the way, most of the Chen family members have been arrested, but a man named Ma Jin escaped. After our investigation, we suspect that he is a spy from the United States."

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