Chapter 264
Lingwu knew what the old woman was worried about, so she took the initiative to explain: "Grandma, don't worry about the danger. Last time you were worried that something might happen to the big leader again. Our new scientific research is developed to protect important personnel."
"Besides, I'm just one member of the lab. All the success of scientific research is actually the result of everyone's joint efforts, and..."
Ling Wu smiled sweetly at Song Chunhua, "Besides, they don't even know what a 'Doctor' looks like."
As for the experimental results, Ling Wu did not tell Song Chunhua.
Because Song Chunhua couldn't understand what she was saying, she would just blink her confused yet proud eyes and stare at Ling Wu, completely believing what Ling Wu said.
"That's good, that's good." Song Chunhua murmured, then remembered Ling Wu's new research, and said excitedly, "That's great! It's good that the big leaders are safe from now on! You should have told me sooner, I would have cooked a nice meal for you!"
Seeing this, Lingwu found it quite amusing. She then asked Song Chunhua about the places she wanted to go before taking a midday rest.
After lunch break, Lingwu prepared to return to the lab to pack up the last of her materials.
The woman who had been waiting at the laboratory entrance had her long hair tied back and was dressed in a crisp military uniform, looking dashing and spirited. Upon seeing Ling Wu, she finally spoke:
"Doctor, regarding your leave, after discussion, the senior management unanimously agrees that your safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, in addition to the new invention you need to take with you, we would also like to request that you accept our security personnel."
She spoke in a humble yet assertive tone, but her fingers gradually began to tremble.
Seeing her nervousness and noticing her long hair, Lingwu smiled and asked, "Of course you can. Are you going to stay by my side too?"
Hearing Ling Wu state it directly, the woman wasn't surprised when she remembered Ling Wu's identity, but she still nodded excitedly, "Yes, Doctor, my name is Jiang Qian."
After calming down, Jiang Qian said, "We know you want to travel discreetly, but we are still worried about your safety, so in addition to me, there will be someone else accompanying you."
Fearing Ling Wu's refusal, Jiang Qian remembered the task assigned from above and considered the doctor's safety. She gritted her teeth and said directly, "Those people are already waiting. Now they are waiting for your decision."
Ling Wu wasn't angry. Following Jiang Qian's words, she asked, "My decision?"
Jiang Qian nodded hurriedly, as if afraid that if she was a step too slow, Ling Wu would be displeased. She said with some complicated feelings, "Well, because... because there are quite a lot of people."
Are there too many people?
When Ling Wu saw a group of people standing at attention, she pursed her lips.
That is indeed a lot.
However, there was one person among this group who seemed familiar to Ling Wu, and Ling Wu's gaze fell on that person.
Seeing Ling Wu's gaze fall on one person, Jiang Qian understood.
It seems that he was the one protecting the doctor with her this time.
After confirming the selection with Ling Wu, Jiang Qian turned around and left to report back. As soon as she turned around, she could no longer hide the smile on her face.
This is a PhD! A real, breathing PhD!
Ling Wu looked at the familiar young man.
The boy was very tall, and his bronze skin made his facial features look exceptionally good.
But among a group of already outstanding people, what stands out most about him is his eyes.
His eyes, as black as ink, were on his hard face. His gaze was fixed straight ahead with unwavering determination, as if he would protect anyone who entered his sphere of influence with his life.
Lingwu calculated that Dongliang should have just turned eighteen this year. To be selected here at such a young age is truly remarkable.
Because Guan Lingwu's second life only lasted until the age of 22, she had to spend all her time on experiments during those six years, and therefore had no time to observe the actions of the group of children from Wanyue Village afterward.
However, those who can enter this base as researchers are all young geniuses who are selected through rigorous processes every two years. Therefore, the security of this base can be described as the most secure place in China, without exception.
In this way, we can know how many hardships Dongliang has gone through over the years. Although he was already exceptional in terms of physical fitness, as he was able to fill the water tank in her yard with the body of a child, he must have also put in a lot of effort later on.
Ling Wu glanced around and, finding no other acquaintances, stepped forward.
Upon approaching, Lingwu initially intended to lead Dongliang directly away, but upon encountering the excited and admiring gazes of the group, she paused, smiled gently at them, and solemnly said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work!" Qi Qi's voice was somewhat deafening.
Lingwu was slightly taken aback, then smiled.
But he didn't linger any longer, nor did he leisurely select people as if choosing merchandise. He simply met Dongliang's gaze and asked, "What's your name?"
"Reporting, Doctor, my name is Qin Dong!"
Dongliang's face was as dark as when he was a child, but only he knew what the heat on his cheeks meant.
It really is Xiao Wu!
Xiao Wu is so handsome, just as handsome as when he was a child!
Ling Wu was wearing a simple white coat, her hair was tied up with a wooden hairpin, and there wasn't a single stray hair on her forehead.
Her originally meticulous image became captivating because of her face, like a magnolia blossom in full bloom, cool and gentle yet noble and elegant.
The afternoon sun in spring was lovely, warming me, but it couldn't compare to the gentleness in her eyes.
"Standing like a jade tree, smiling like the bright moon in one's arms"—that's pretty much what describes her.
Ling Wu glanced at Qin Dong's epaulets. "Then I'll have to trouble Major Qin with my safety from now on."
After making the final decision, Ling Wu nodded to everyone present before turning and leaving.
Just like when they first met, a group of people watched Lingwu and Dongliang leave with burning gazes.
They didn't feel disrespected by Ling Wu's brief stay; after all, she was a "doctor," a doctor whose every minute and second was precious.
Moreover, from today onwards, the "Doctor" whom all Chinese people worship will no longer be just a name to them, but a complete and three-dimensional figure.
They didn't criticize Qin Dong; instead, they trained even harder with excitement and enthusiasm, striving for the next opportunity.
Qin Dong, who was following behind Ling Wu, still looked cold and resolute, but he couldn't help but feel overjoyed inside.
He initially thought that Xiao Wu would definitely be in this base, after all, he had been back to Wanyue Village.
He also learned from a group of friends that Xiao Wu passed the exam the year after he left and never came back.
He had this suspicion in his mind.
But now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense that Xiao Wu is a "PhD".
Qin Dong remained silent, his mind churning with thoughts, but that didn't stop him from keeping a keen eye on everything around him.
Upon entering the laboratory, Ling Wu paused, and he also stopped, wary of his surroundings.
"Qin Dong," Ling Wu said.
"Yes, Doctor!" Dongliang replied immediately, his tone solemn.
A pang of sadness shot through his heart; Xiao Wu hadn't recognized him after all.
However, they are now worlds apart, and Xiao Wu can only blame herself for not recognizing him.
Hearing his serious tone, Ling Wu found it quite amusing.
A series of gazes fell upon her from the laboratory. Ling Wu glanced at the people around her who were secretly observing Dong Liang, and those people looked away in bewilderment and panic when they met Ling Wu's gaze.
Seeing this, Lingwu didn't say anything more. After organizing the materials in her hands, she turned and left without saying goodbye.
The reason for not saying goodbye is—
She was genuinely terrified of how clingy her peers were.
But after leaving the laboratory, Ling Wu didn't see those young faces that had crumbled.
"Does the doctor not like us anymore? She didn't even talk to us when she left today." The girl put down her documents and sat down on the table, looking very aggrieved.
The young man who was taking notes on the report didn't stop writing. He spoke coldly as he wrote, "The doctor has more than just this one team. He has a lot of other things to do. Don't bother him."
Someone hesitated before reminding him, "But I heard that the PhD is going on leave, probably for... half a year."
As soon as he finished speaking, the group of teenagers who had been looking down immediately looked up, and even the pen in the hand of the young man who had been writing the report fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
"What did you say!?"
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