Chapter 325 Deep Virtual Reality 153
When Xie Ning returned to the experimental base, he did not bring 208 with him. After all, some scanning instruments were not easy to handle, so he let it stay at home obediently, with the rabbit watching over it.
Stepping outside, Xie Ning noticed the sudden drop in temperature. The rain seemed to be mixed with icy snow. It was a day of sleet. Because she was wearing warm clothes, she didn't feel too cold. However, her exposed hands and face were stinging from the wind and felt stiff.
Even though her superpower is ice, she is not immune to the cold.
The company lobby was as deserted as ever, with only a few robots patrolling with weapons.
"Welcome back, Clerk Xie Ning. Professor Sidane is waiting for you in his office. Please proceed as instructed."
Kno thoughtfully marked the route, so Xie Ning only needed to follow the virtual markings, which was very convenient.
The route ended at the high-rise office in Zone S. This was an office area separated by glass partitions, where the staff were like cold, running machines. Even as Xie Ning walked past them, the sound of her shoes clicking under her feet did not elicit any curious glances from anyone.
Only when Xie Ning's back was the only thing left in sight did the people who had been working diligently with their heads down raise their heads, their eyes following Xie Ning's retreating figure with a hint of curiosity and inquiry.
His subordinates frantically typed on the screen.
"Is that her? The assistant who not only returned safely but also brought back valuable experimental samples!"
"1. It's her. I'm the one who processed the documents. She looks so delicate and frail. I don't know how she survived."
"Yes, Professor Lillian and Director Crete were both wiped out. Only Dr. Ji's side had two assistants who survived. You know, although this was the advance team, it still cost a lot of money... With so many people dead, the company's senior management must be furious."
"There's nothing I can do. I heard that the original plan was to send an armed squad to scout ahead, but somehow it turned into the three professors leading the team, and then..."
"I think I vaguely know something. It seems that Professor Lillian insisted on going, and there were even more people, especially armed personnel. The Security Bureau even sent a special task force, but I don't know why it ended up like this..."
"Hey, don't any of you know about the Carlisle cruise ship incident?"
"Huh? What does this have to do with the Kanlis? Explain in detail."
“I have a relative who works on the Carlisle cruise ship. I heard that the ship was attacked by rebels and a big shot was killed, so they returned to port early for the safety of the rest of the trip.”
"It's the rebels again. They're really carrying out terrorist attacks everywhere. Not only did a big shot die on the USS Canlis, but many others did too!"
"Oh? Really?"
"Of course it's true. A blogger I follow online went there, but she didn't come back. Everyone is guessing that something happened to her, and her fans are waiting for an official response."
"And then there's Nanhu District. Sigh, I wonder when the Federation will take Nanhu District back. Otherwise, how miserable the people of Nanhu District must be under the control of such a bunch of murderous madmen."
"Yeah yeah."
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Xie Ning walked through the office area and stopped in front of the silver-gray metal door at the very back, watching the metal door slowly open to reveal the scene inside.
Unlike Dr. Ji's office, the senior management office didn't have as much analytical equipment; instead, it featured a low-key yet luxurious reception room and technologically advanced metal desks.
Behind the desk are two symmetrical obsidian carved walls, one of which is a door, behind which should be a lounge.
Because of her enhanced mental strength, she was able to faintly sense the fluctuations of energy bodies around her, and there were several very weak energy bodies behind the wall, which were probably her pets.
That's why this speculation arose.
"Welcome back, Clerk Xie Ning." Professor Sidane stood up and invited Xie Ning to sit down. He was a middle-aged man with a very refined and proper demeanor, wearing thin-rimmed gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and with a few fine lines at the corners of his eyes.
The office clerk poured Xie Ning a cup of coffee, and Professor Sidane smiled and said, "Clerk Xie Ning, I heard you're going to take over all of Dr. Ji's projects?"
Xie Ning shook his head. "Not all of them, but only those within my capabilities. After all, it seems there's no one more familiar with the project than me."
Even if Annika hadn't left the company, she wasn't in charge of this module, and she didn't follow up on the experiments.
As for the other experimenters... if they were capable, the Shen family wouldn't have sought them out.
Professor Sidane pondered for a moment, "Clerk Xie Ning, actually, our transfer of you this time is to continue our cooperation with Norton Technologies and participate in alien biological experiments. If you want to take over Dr. Ji's project, we will have to make other arrangements."
Xie Ning asked, "Is it because of those samples?"
"Yes, because you are the only one who has come into close contact with those alien creatures and even fought with them, Norton Technologies wants you to participate in the analysis of samples and the splitting experiments, and they have offered you a generous reward. You can take a look at this letter of offer."
This is just a part-time job, Xie Ning, a clerk.
Professor Sidney took a sip of his coffee and awaited Xie Ning's decision.
"I don't know much about this kind of engineering, and I feel I can't offer any help." This was a polite way of declining. If she has time in the future, she will study this field, which is basically completely unfamiliar to her, but not now.
Seeing Xie Ning's firm attitude, Professor Xi De'an stopped trying to persuade her. If Xie Ning were just an ordinary person, then her saying that she would take over Dr. Ji's project would be a pipe dream and make everyone laugh.
However, Xie Ning is not only exceptionally capable, but also has the support of the Shen family. Furthermore, he is an Awakened One, so they will not easily push such a promising talent away.
Even if there are differing opinions within the company, the company's priority is to maximize its own interests, not the interests of any particular faction.
"Okay, then go and complete the transition procedures. You still need to go through the necessary formalities. Krono will hand over the data to you later."
Xie Ning breathed a sigh of relief. She thought she would face some difficulties this time, given her relatively short experience. However, she was surprised to find that Professor Sidane was so easy to talk to.
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