The research institute was heavily guarded. After Jiang Nian'an provided proof of her identity, someone escorted her into the institute.
This was her first time entering a research institute in two lifetimes, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of novelty.
Most of the research institute is hidden underground, with only a small entrance slightly visible above the ground.
At the end of the darkness, points of light flickered, like a passage leading to another world.
"Miss Jiang, this is not a place I can go down to. I'll leave you here."
The soldier leading the way spoke with a hint of awe and envy.
"Thanks."
Jiang Nian'an thanked the soldier who led the way and stepped into the passage.
After walking through a dimly lit tunnel less than a hundred meters long, the view suddenly opened up before us.
The blinding incandescent light slanted down from above, and Jiang Nian'an couldn't help but squint as she adjusted to the sudden burst of light.
Yi Yun hurriedly pushed open the door between the hall and the laboratory at the back and walked out.
"Miss Jiang!"
He jogged up to Jiang Nian'an, looking apologetic, "I'm sorry, I was recording data and I'm late."
"I was surprised by your arrival; I should be the one who feels embarrassed."
Jiang Nian'an took out the tightly wrapped liquid and pills and handed them to Yi Yun.
"This is something I recently received from the Bi family."
Jiang Nian'an recounted what had happened to Yi Yun again.
"I suspect they are an antidote for this fog, but I can't be 100% sure. I would appreciate it if you could analyze them in more detail."
She then took out two small bottles, inside which floated some black mist.
“No problem!” Yi Yun took the two items and solemnly agreed, “I’ll contact Qiao Yuan and the others to pick them up once we have the results.”
"good."
Jiang Nian'an took out a packet of crystal cores and stuffed it into Yi Yun's hand, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
The military has very strict control over the research institute, and Yi Yun is arguably the only connection the Shen family has with the institute.
Appropriate contributions can strengthen this relationship.
Of course, it's also because Yi Yun is a very principled and discreet person that he won't reveal the secrets of the research institute or inquire about the Shen family.
Within the scope tacitly agreed upon by both the research institute and the Shen family, we will do things to facilitate both parties.
It's so easy to deal with people like that.
"Miss Jiang, what are you doing?"
Yi Yun quickly pushed the crystal core back, his tone sincere and firm, "Putting aside the fact that this is my duty, just based on the help the Shen family has given me and my family, let's not talk about this."
"This is just friendly interaction between friends, nothing more."
Jiang Nian'an smiled slightly, used a little force, and shoved the crystal core into Yi Yun's hand.
She has thousands of these crystal core packets stored in her space.
It contains attribute crystal cores or attributeless crystal cores of levels 1 to 4.
It is specifically designed for this kind of social interaction.
The quantity is not large, only 5 to 10 pieces.
"Alright, that's all. Stop passing it around. I have other things to do, so I'm leaving now."
Yi Yun had no choice but to accept it, feeling even more grateful to the Shen family.
After watching Jiang Nian'an leave, Yi Yun turned around and went back to the disinfection room next to the laboratory.
He disinfected everything Jiang Nian'an had given him, as well as his entire body, before returning to the laboratory.
"Yi Yun, who was that girl just now? She wasn't your girlfriend, was she?"
A colleague happened to see Yi Yun and Jiang Nian'an talking when he came in and out of the lab, and now he's making funny faces at them.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Yun shivered, fearing trouble from a jealous maniac, and quickly clarified, "That's the girlfriend of the second young master of the Shen family."
Upon hearing this, the colleague was startled and quickly clasped his hands together, pleading with Yi Yun, "Good buddy, I didn't say anything, and you didn't hear anything either!"
Yi Yun gave an OK sign, sat down, and began studying the things Jiang Nian'an had given him.
My colleague breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that he would never dare to be so gossipy again!
Fortunately, it was just him and Yi Yun in the lab at the moment, otherwise, someone with ulterior motives might have exaggerated the story and spread it out.
He glanced furtively at Zhang Tu's location and pursed his lips.
......
After returning to the ground, Jiang Nian'an rushed back to the base office as quickly as possible.
Qi Xing remained obediently seated in the chair, waiting for her.
"Qi Xing, I'm back!"
Qi Xing's eyes lit up, and he jumped off the chair and ran to Jiang Nian'an.
"Let's go find the base chief, and then we'll go to the welfare home together."
"good!"
The two went upstairs and knocked on the door of the previous reception room.
"Enter!"
Zheng Yiwen's voice came from inside, and Jiang Nian'an pushed open the door and went in.
"Chief Zheng, shall we go now?"
Jiang Nian'an's gaze swept across the messy desk as she tentatively asked.
"good."
Zheng Yiwen put down the documents in his hand, got up, walked around the desk, picked up his coat and put it on.
“You’re about the same age as my daughter. If you don’t mind, you can just call me Uncle Zheng.”
As Zheng Yiwen walked out, he smiled and spoke in a kind and gentle tone.
Jiang Nian'an would never refuse something that was clearly beneficial to her, and immediately agreed.
"Then I'll shamelessly call you Uncle Zheng, and I'll have to ask for your help in the future!"
"Haha, you still need me to take care of you?"
Zheng Yiwen laughed heartily, first instructing the soldiers at the door to drive the car, and then said to Jiang Nian'an as he walked downstairs, "Putting aside the Shen family behind you, based solely on your own strength and certain special abilities, these two words should be what I say to you."
If Uncle Zheng ever needs something from you in the future, please don't turn him away!
Jiang Nian'an was taken aback by the words 'certain special abilities', but she remained calm and nodded with a smile.
"If there is anything I can do to help Uncle Zheng, I will definitely not refuse."
"Good job, you little rascal! You've got guts!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Yiwen's smile grew even brighter, and his gaze towards Jiang Nian'an became even more sincere.
The car is ready.
After the three people got into the car, the driver raised the partition and drove towards the welfare home.
Halfway there, Zheng Yiwen suddenly handed Qi Xing a pair of earmuffs.
"Little guy, put it on."
Qi Xing was puzzled, but dared not ask or refuse, and quickly took the earmuffs and put them on.
In an instant, his world became a silent world.
"An'an, can I call you that?"
“Of course!” Jiang Nian’an nodded.
"You seem to understand the language of mutated animals?"
Zheng Yiwen's tone was tentative, but his eyes were resolute.
Countless reasons and wordings flashed through Jiang Nian'an's mind in an instant, but in the end she decided to tell the truth, "Yes."
"I'm glad you didn't make up excuses for me."
A look of satisfaction and appreciation flashed in Zheng Yiwen's eyes. "So, Uncle Zheng will also tell you a few words from the heart and give you a sneak peek."
"Uncle Zheng, please speak."
Jiang Nian'an sat up straight, her expression serious.
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