"Brother, is there something you need?"
As Zhou Zhihao packed his bags, he said, "Sigh, this time my brother really wasn't of any help. It's such a slap in the face!"
"Brother Zhou, I'm already very happy with your kind gesture. I really don't dare to ask for anything more. But I'm planning to treat Professor Wu to dinner tonight. Could you help me invite him?"
Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Zhou Zhihao immediately put down his bag: "Want to treat Professor Wu to a meal?"
“That’s right. Just tell him I have a new discovery to share! It’s a new type of material. If he’s interested, I’ll be waiting for him in our tent tonight at seven!”
After pondering for a moment, the other party nodded firmly: "Okay, I'll take care of it. I guarantee I'll get Professor Wu here tonight!"
At six o'clock in the evening, Lu Yuan prepared some food in their temporary tent, which consisted of boiled meat and vegetable soup. Lu Yuan also brought out a few bottles of good wine to entertain the reclusive Professor Wu. The food was considered excellent in the entire camp.
Xiao Shan was a little restless, staring nervously at the tent door.
Do you think Professor Wu will really come?
Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, he'll definitely come!"
Lu Yuan then glanced at the time; it was already 6:50. There was still no sound from outside, and he was actually quite anxious.
After all, Professor Wu's personality and way of doing things are particularly rigid. It would be impossible to win him over with a meal. Even if you promised him more food and other scarce items, he would probably just walk away.
Time passed second by second, and these short ten minutes brought about a great change in Lu Yuan's heart. From being full of confidence at the beginning, to feeling somewhat anxious, and then a little disappointed, he felt a mix of emotions.
At seven o'clock, just as Lu Yuan was about to open the tent to take a look outside, he heard footsteps outside.
"Professor Wu, don't worry, if Lu Yuan says there are new materials, then there are definitely new materials. It won't take up your valuable time!"
"Hmph, he had better do that, or he'd better think carefully about the consequences!"
Upon hearing Professor Wu's words, Zhou Zhihao became somewhat annoyed and gritted his teeth, saying, "I guarantee with my integrity that Brother Lu will definitely not go back on his word!"
As soon as they finished speaking, the two lifted the tent flap and went inside. The room was filled with a rich aroma of meat. Several alcohol stoves were grilling food, and Xiao Shan was carefully turning the meat and ingredients to prevent them from burning.
Upon seeing Professor Wu enter, Lu Yuan's tense heart immediately relaxed, and he glanced gratefully at Zhou Zhihao.
"Hello Professor Wu, it's great to see you again!"
Lu Yuan stood up and greeted the other person.
Professor Wu didn't even glance at the dishes on the table before sitting down directly opposite Lu Yuan.
"My time is precious. I'll give you ten minutes. If you can't tell me what I want in ten minutes, I'll turn around and leave immediately. I hope you'll cherish your time!"
After saying that, Professor Wu glanced at the time on his watch: "Twenty seconds have passed since 7:01!"
Lu Yuan cursed inwardly, but there was nothing he could do.
He stood up gently, took a bottle of wine from the side, poured a small glass, and placed it in front of Professor Wu.
"It's cold, Professor Wu, have a drink first! I'll toast you!"
After saying that, Lu Yuan picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, while the other party didn't even raise an eyebrow, calmly moving his wine glass forward, seemingly not intending to give Lu Yuan any face at all.
You have successfully wasted one minute!
Lu Yuan didn't say anything, but nodded to Xiao Shan. Xiao Shan immediately recalled and brought over a small wooden box from the small table behind her, placing it in front of Professor Wu.
Upon seeing the exquisitely packaged little wooden box, Professor Wu's face immediately furrowed slightly, showing some displeasure.
"If you're trying to bribe me, I think our conversation is over!"
After saying that, Professor Wu didn't even bother to open the box or take a look; he simply turned and left.
Zhou Zhihao, who was standing to the side, immediately stopped him and then gently picked up the wooden box and opened it.
Inside the small wooden box was an insulation layer. When it was opened, there were a few lush green leaves inside, and on top of the leaves, several plump, white insects were nibbling at them. Above the box were several round, white cocoons.
Zhou Zhihao immediately recognized what it was, and his expression turned slightly strange: "Professor Wu, this looks like a silkworm!"
Professor Wu stopped and glanced at the silkworms in the box out of the corner of his eye.
"Is this considered a new material like you mentioned? Although silkworms are extinct, we have better new materials. If you're talking about solving the problem of human warmth, I don't think it's necessary at all! We don't need silkworms, and mulberry trees are difficult to grow; we simply can't afford to raise them!"
Lu Yuan smiled, his expression slightly annoyed: "Professor Wu, you can leave anytime, I will definitely not stop you. However, what I'm about to say is something you may have never encountered before!"
After saying that, Lu Yuan poured himself another glass of wine and put it in his mouth. Instantly, a burning sensation ran from his throat all the way to his stomach, and his whole body felt warmer.
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