Du Lingling shook her head. "She has the ability, but it's not particularly strong. I don't know how Sister Li was fooled by Chen Meng into being willing to take her along."

If Chen Meng were in another group, she would only be an assistant. When a project was completed and the list was submitted, the credit would not go to her.

This time, for the project that their group was about to complete, the others strongly requested that Chen Meng be added to the main roster.

This is also the main reason why Du Lingling and Song Luobai wanted to disband the group.

Some people look down on Chen Meng, but others are fooled by her and think she's the best person in the world.

"Since they're willing to be a stepping stone for Chen Meng, then let them be. I'm not going to put up with it."

Du Lingling dislikes Chen Meng. Having finally made it to the end of this project, how could she possibly be fooled by Chen Meng again?

Song Luobai nodded in agreement, "Yes, even if the others don't leave, I have to leave. Sister Chuchu, let's form a group of three!"

"Quality over quantity is important. Having a lot of people doesn't necessarily bring any benefits; it might even cause more trouble."

Lin Chuchu nodded, "Okay, let's give it a try this time. Let's see if the three of us can come up with something, and secretly compete with them to see which group is stronger."

Lin Chuchu's voice was icy; she wouldn't allow her best friend to be bullied like this.

The meal lasted until very late.

The next day, as usual, everyone went to the research lab. As soon as they stepped out of the dormitory, Du Lingling saw her current group members.

A group of people walked out of a dormitory, which was Sister Li's dormitory. Chen Meng greeted her with a smile.

"Sister Lingling, I'm sorry, we had a get-together yesterday and forgot to tell you and Luo Bai."

His face was full of apology, but his eyes were full of smugness.

She did it on purpose; she didn't tell them because Du Lingling couldn't do anything to them anyway.

Du Lingling glanced at everyone expressionlessly, greeted some of the seniors, and ignored the rest.

After she and Researcher Tian left, Chen Meng spoke to the group of people whose faces were grim.

"Don't be sad, sisters. That's just how Sister Lingling is. She likes to treat people differently depending on their status."

Those who were ignored by Du Lingling looked even uglier. They had initially felt a little guilty, but being ignored by Du Lingling left them only with anger.

Now, after hearing Chen Meng's words, he could no longer suppress his anger and became even more determined to kick Du Lingling and Song Luobai out of the game.

Chen Meng smiled brightly. She looked down on Du Lingling and Song Luobai the most. So what if they were capable? Without the help of other team members, she didn't believe that the two of them could come up with anything.

Du Lingling and the others walked out of the courtyard and soon encountered Song Luobai, Zhou Lichen, Hou Researcher, and Feng Tao. After that, they ran into Lin Chuchu. The group of people were all wearing the clothes that belonged to researchers, and the lowest-ranking person on the name tag was an associate academician.

A group of handsome men and beautiful women attracted the attention of passing researchers who greeted them.

Some of the senior researchers even stopped to discuss research projects and data with a few people.

None of the people following behind them, including Chen Meng, went over to chat with them.

Seeing how popular someone was filled Chen Meng with jealousy.

She went to great lengths to stay in the group, managing to win over many people and get them to side with her. Even so, there were still a few who remained neutral, their attitude towards her lukewarm.

Why are those people able to gain the approval of others?

Her gaze was filled with hatred as she stared at Lin Chuchu, who was surrounded in the middle. Who exactly was this Lin Chuchu? What was her background? Why were so many people talking to her?

Although Lin Chuchu is often not at the research base, her team has done a lot of research in the past, and she is capable enough.

People with strong abilities will naturally be respected.

"Comrade Lin, have you joined the research group yet? Think about it, why don't you join our group? We're currently researching ultra-thin televisions..."

"Comrade Lin, come join our group. Our group is currently researching weapons, and you have participated in the development of rocket launchers before, which is a good match for your expertise."

Lin Chuchu could only smile and decline everyone's invitations, "Seniors, I'm really sorry, but I already have a group in mind. We can work together again when there's an opportunity in the future."

Everyone shook their heads regretfully, "That's such a pity. Otherwise, you could come and visit our group these next few days."

"Yes, it might even give you some inspiration."

This is normal. Before each group is formed and before the research project is determined, the members of the group will visit other groups to observe.

Lin Chuchu nodded in agreement, "Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

After exchanging a few more words, they soon arrived at the cafeteria, where everyone dispersed to eat.

As I walked past Chen Meng with my food, she was still eating alone at the table with her bodyguard, and no one else seemed inclined to come closer to her.

Lin Chuchu could sense that the others in Chen Meng's group still looked down on her.

The main reason is that Chen Meng's skills are not good enough.

If she doesn't find a way to improve her own abilities now, she will fall behind others sooner or later. No one can consider others for a long time; sooner or later, they will get tired of it and be abandoned.

However, Chen Meng is unaware of this and is still complacent about forming cliques.

Lin Chuchu sat down and began to eat the steamed bun in her hand.

Today's steamed buns are filled with sauerkraut and have some meat scraps inside; they taste really good.

Lin Chuchu prefers strong flavors, so she added a little soy sauce and vinegar.

Soon, everyone finished breakfast and went to their respective research labs.

Lin Chuchu followed Zhou Lichen to their research group first. Of course, although the research projects here also involved confidentiality, her confidentiality level was high enough, so she could go and see these research projects.

I spent the morning in Zhou Lichen's research group, and in the afternoon I went to the research groups of Researcher Tian and Researcher Hou.

The two people were explaining the principles and data to Lin Chuchu in detail.

Lin Chuchu listened attentively and took notes using her spatial memory.

Just then, a loud bang came from outside. It sounded like the materials from the experiment had exploded when Researcher Tian messed up the experiment.

The group exchanged glances and quickly rushed out of the research lab.

At this moment, many people stood at the door of the research room, looking towards the room from which the sound came.

That was Du Lingling and Song Luobai's research lab.

These research labs aren't very soundproof, so if something happens, it's inconvenient for the guards outside to rush in.

At that moment, a quarrel broke out inside, and it was Du Lingling's loud voice.