"Xiao Zhou, you know that our research institute doesn't show favoritism. They helped us find the body from Team Three, and we should thank them. But please don't use this to help them with other things. I hope you understand! You're the captain of Team Five, I don't need to teach you these things again!"
When Zhou Zhihao saw Professor Wu's serious expression, his heart sank. Of course, he knew what Professor Wu was talking about. Professor Wu was a very serious person who was principled in everything. He was a workaholic when it came to work, but he was somewhat strict when it came to interpersonal relationships and etiquette.
What he just said was to offer some compensation, which was his biggest concession. Zhou Zhihao knew that there was probably no chance this time. If he continued to talk, Professor Wu would definitely get angry and might even remove him from his position as captain because of this.
Zhou Zhihao returned to Lu Yuan and the others with a sullen expression.
"I'm so sorry, Brother Lu! Professor Wu, he... sigh!"
With a hint of shame, Zhou Zhihao said, "That's just how Professor Wu is, but I'll keep looking for him. Please give me some more time!"
"Alright, Brother Zhou, we didn't really take this to heart. Even if you got us three or five ID cards, it wouldn't be enough. We have plenty of people on our side! We'll figure something out ourselves!"
Zhou Zhihao gritted his teeth and said nothing more, his eyes filled with apology and helplessness.
Patting Lu Yuan on the shoulder, the other person led Lu Yuan to another tent.
"Let's rest and recuperate first. I'll find a vehicle to help transport your soldiers back. We have plenty of food here, so they probably can't take it all. I'll pack them all in later!"
After settling Lu Yuan and the others in, Zhou Zhihao left the camp.
Lu Yuan and the others sat around the fire, chatting while keeping warm.
Han Wen opened his mouth several times as if to speak, but he couldn't get a word out.
Xiao Shan immediately understood what the other person wanted to say after seeing it, but she didn't say anything at the time. When she was resting at night, lying next to Lu Yuan, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"Lu Yuan, it seems that Sister Han Wen is preparing to leave. She has lost contact with her family for a long time!"
Lu Yuan sighed, resting his head on his arm: "I know, Sister Han has a son in District 5. I don't know if he's entered the underground fortress yet. She's worried about her child! Although she didn't say it, I understand."
"How about... we help her get an identity card?"
Xiao Shan said softly, "After all, Sister Han has helped us a lot. If it weren't for their little team in the camp, we would have encountered a lot of difficulties!"
"Yes, I know, I'll think of another way!"
In fact, Lu Yuan had already started considering this matter when he first came into contact with the camp, but he hadn't said anything about it, since Zhou Tong and Du Heng had also come along.
If he only helps Han Wen and a few others get identity tokens, they might not be too happy. But if they really want to travel together, Lu Yuan really can't handle so many identity tokens.
However, since they haven't received their identity tokens yet, it's pointless to say anything. They're all part of a small group, and if Lu Yuan only lets Han Wen and a few others leave, the others might not say anything, but they'll definitely have grudges. Lu Yuan doesn't want to lose any more of these loyal people.
The next morning, Zhou Zhihao took Lu Yuan and the others to the public canteen for breakfast.
The dining area is underground, and everyone eats there.
"Here are the car keys, take them!"
Zhou Zhihao placed the food bowl on the table and handed a key to Lu Yuan: "We've retrieved about twenty tons of blue ice for you. The truck is full now. You can leave after you finish eating today! But I'm really sorry about the ID card. Professor Wu is adamant about not agreeing, and I can't do anything about it."
Zhou Zhihao finished speaking with a helpless expression.
Lu Yuan nodded slightly, ate a couple of bites of rice, and then saw several people in white coats sitting at a table not far away.
He glanced at Professor Wu and noticed that his clothes were basically the same as the others, except that the name tag on his chest indicated his position, and he didn't seem to be superior to anyone else.
"Does Professor Wu not have any hobbies?"
Lu Yuan kept his eyes on Professor Wu while speaking in a low voice.
Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Zhou Zhihao immediately put down his chopsticks, turned to look at Professor Wu, and whispered in Lu Yuan's ear, "Are you planning to bribe Professor Wu? I advise you not to do that!"
Lu Yuan was slightly surprised: "Brother Zhou, what do you mean? Doesn't Professor Wu have any preferences?"
"Well, to be honest, Professor Wu is a well-known workaholic. He is meticulous in his work and has long been prepared to make sacrifices. However, he has a low emotional intelligence and doesn't have any hobbies."
His family had all perished in the disaster of the first year, leaving him all alone. Many people had tried to introduce him to young, beautiful women, but he wasn't interested in any of them. He didn't need money either; the benefits at the research institute were quite good. If he had any desires, I suspect it would be some progress in his research projects, which would make him feel better.
Lu Yuan nodded slightly, seemingly having some ideas in mind.
After the group finished eating, Lu Yuan excused himself to go to the restroom and then went straight to Professor Wu's office.
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