Chapter 46 Hao Zhelan's Resentment
The hospital corridor was dimly lit.
A white figure silently drifted by, its movements as light as a ghost.
The doctor on duty was completely unaware of this unusual scene.
Lu Yao arrived at the door of ward 605, gently pushed the door open, and a soft "creak" sound rang out.
She walked to the bedside, her gaze falling on the woman's pale, paper-white face.
This woman is Hao Zhelan, who is said to have been driven insane by obsessive-compulsive disorder.
But in Lu Yao's eyes, her face bore even deeper marks of resentment than Ye Zhirou's.
Lu Yao raised her hand, her palm hovering in the air and covering Hao Zhelan's face.
Tiny specks of deep purple fluorescence slowly floated out from Hao Zhelan's ashen face.
Invisible threads drew them together, gradually forming a ball of light that emitted a faint glow, which condensed in Lu Yao's palm.
This is Hao Zhelan's resentment.
It exudes a faint, cold, and mournful aura.
Lu Yao carefully held the purple ball of light and whispered, "Let me see your resentment."
As she finished speaking, the ball of light trembled slightly.
It was as if it were responding to her call.
...
"Zelan, I have the most confidence in entrusting you with this exchange study opportunity in the United States. Professor Wilson was my classmate during my doctoral studies and is currently the most renowned expert in the field. You must study hard under his guidance when you get there!"
Inside the laboratory, Professor Zhang sat behind a desk piled high with books and documents, his eyes filled with expectations for Hao Zhelan.
Hao Zhelan's eyes lit up instantly, and her breathing became rapid.
She bowed slightly. "Professor Zhang, I will certainly not let you down."
After leaving the office, Hao Zhelan could no longer contain her joy and excitedly jogged all the way.
Her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement. When she arrived at the library entrance, her boyfriend, Yu Liao, was waiting for her with a stack of books in his arms.
When Yu Liao saw Hao Zhelan running over, he smiled brightly. "Why is our Lanlan so excited? Is something good happening?"
Hao Zhelan ran up to Yu Liao, panting, and said happily, "Yu Liao, I'm going to the United States for an exchange program! Professor Zhang gave me the spot!"
Yu Liao was taken aback, a barely perceptible shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes.
"A trade with the United States? Lanlan, you never mentioned this to me before."
"I did mention it, but at the time I didn't expect to be selected. I thought the chances were too slim. Sun Ning and Du Qiang both had higher GPAs than me," Hao Zhelan explained, still immersed in joy.
Yu Liao's bright expression disappeared without him realizing it, replaced by a blank expression.
He looked at Hao Zhelan silently, a hint of coldness in his eyes. "You said you wouldn't leave me. What will I do if you leave?"
Hao Zhelan noticed the change in her boyfriend's mood and felt a pang of guilt.
She looked at Yu Liao with her eyes full of apology. "I'm sorry, Liao, but I did mention it to you. The opportunity to study under Professor Wilson for a period of time is too rare. He only has less than five people under him, so you can really learn real skills!"
She quickly added, "I haven't left you. With communication so advanced now, we still contact each other and video call every day, just like I'm always by your side."
She tried to comfort Yu Liao with these words, her eyes filled with expectation, hoping that her boyfriend would support her decision.
"Is that the same?" Yu Liao said coldly.
Hao Zhelan was stunned when she saw Yu Liao's cold expression for the first time, and a sense of unease rose in her heart.
The scene changes.
"Where exactly did things go wrong?"
Hao Zhelan stood in front of the lab bench, her brow furrowed.
She held a test tube tightly in her hand, the liquid inside swaying slightly.
A week ago, these samples were all normal.
Under normal circumstances, these neural stem cells, in a specific culture medium, will differentiate into a large number of neurons with typical morphology and function within this week.
However, the growth and differentiation of cells have slowed down significantly, and their shapes are strange, making it impossible to achieve the expected repair effect.
Hao Zhelan adjusted the equipment, her hands trembling, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
She repeatedly checked the experimental procedures, her eyes focused and attentive, not missing a single detail.
No matter how hard we tried, the results were still unsatisfactory.
The failure of the experiment made Hao Zhelan anxious and restless.
She doesn't have time left; there's only one month left in this semester, and she'll be heading to the US for an exchange program next semester.
The results of this experiment are very important.
She originally planned to take the experimental report to the United States, ask Professor Wilson for guidance, and write a core paper.
For more than ten consecutive days, Hao Zhelan stayed up all night alone in the laboratory.
Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared intently at the reagents and the jumbled data, trying to pinpoint the problem.
Yu Liao thoughtfully brought her a bento box and coffee.
He had already reconciled with Hao Zhelan and understandingly said that he would wait for her to return after completing her studies.
"Lanlan, eat something first, don't overwork yourself."
His voice was gentle and concerned as he placed the lunchbox and coffee on the lab table.
Hao Zhelan looked up at Yu Liao, her voice tired but full of emotion, "Thank you, A Liao."
Yu Liao smiled and gently stroked her head. "Silly girl, this is what I should do."
His smile dispelled the gloom in Hao Zhelan's heart.
She picked up her coffee, drank it, and decided to pull herself together and do the experiment again.
The scene shifts to the teachers' office again.
Professor Zhang sat at his desk, looking at Hao Zhelan standing in front of him. She was a completely different person from half a month ago.
Her eyes were sunken, and her once bright eyes were now bloodshot, revealing a hysterical intensity.
Professor Zhang couldn't help but feel sad, and a regretful expression appeared on his face. "Ze Lan, your current condition is not suitable for going to the United States. You probably won't even be able to get a visa. Let's wait for another opportunity."
Hao Zhelan's eyes still had persistent bloodshot veins.
Upon hearing the news, she could barely breathe. "Professor Zhang, I've worked so hard for so long..."
"Ze Lan, in this world, effort does not always guarantee results."
Professor Zhang couldn't bear to look at his prized student's ashen face, so he turned his head away.
Professor Zhang recalled that when he chose her against all odds, he was moved by the girl's stubbornness and refusal to admit defeat.
She always manages to find unconventional solutions and new approaches outside the norm.
This talent is far more valuable than perfect grades.
But now... Professor Zhang looked at her trembling shoulders and finally gave in to the pressure from all sides.
On the approval form, another name has already been neatly signed in the recommendation column.
Hao Zhelan walked out of the office in a daze and saw her classmates Sun Ning and Du Qiang walking towards her from the corridor.
They didn't see Hao Zhelan; they were chatting enthusiastically.
"...Opening champagne at halftime, haha, this won't do, it's too embarrassing."
"I didn't know why Professor Zhang chose her from the beginning. Her grades weren't as good as ours, and her mental fortitude was also poor. She always messed up at crucial moments."
As Hao Zhelan hid around the corner, she felt all the blood rush to her head.
She slowly squatted down against the wall, covered her head with her hands, and tore off a handful of hair in despair.
She locked herself in the lab without eating or drinking, and wouldn't leave no matter who tried to persuade her.
The laboratory was silent except for her heavy breathing.
Professor Zhang tried to persuade her, but she pushed him away violently and he fell to the ground.
When Hao Zhelan turned around, her eyes were bloodshot and her expression was vicious; she was completely unrecognizable from her former rational and intelligent self.
Professor Zhang was startled, feeling that he was really going to lose this student, and his eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
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