Bai Yan smiled and said, "I applied for off-campus employment because I'm starting a business. I'll invite you to my company when it's convenient."
"As for Lin Rou," Bai Yan smiled, "she's probably doing something she considers important."
Of course she knew that Lin Rou was busy enjoying herself before the apocalypse, busy hoarding supplies... and busy trying to steal her jade bracelet.
...
Just as Bai Yan had expected, the next day, as she was sitting in front of the mirror waiting for the stylist to design her hairstyle, the research lab called.
"Dean, a research team told us today that you invited them to visit the lab. They will decide whether to collaborate with us after the visit."
Bai Yan nodded: "Yes, I sent them the invitation." She glanced at her wristwatch: "Set the time for ten o'clock."
"good."
Bai Yan sent another text message to that lawyer Liu. After getting her hair done and her makeup done, she drove to the research institute.
"Dean." Xiao Chen was already waiting in the reception room. She was so excited that she didn't sleep all night, so she could only cover up her dark circles with makeup today.
She really wanted to ask the dean if the end of the world was real, and whether she should stock up on supplies... She had so many questions!
But seeing that the dean was preparing for the upcoming investment group, Xiao Chen didn't want to disturb her with his own speculations.
"This is Attorney Liu, who is in charge of following up on the contract for this investment," Bai Yan introduced to Xiao Chen.
Attorney Liu nodded to Xiao Chen, then glanced at the research lab: it looked quite impressive, but when his eyes caught sight of Bai Yan standing to the side, Attorney Liu shook his head almost imperceptibly.
Anyway, Mr. Bai will provide the service fee. He is willing to spend money to throw money down the drain for his own sister. He just needs to flatter these rich kids. Lawyer Liu stood calmly to the side.
Bai Yan glanced at her watch again, walked to the window, and looked down in the direction of the research institute's entrance. Around ten o'clock, several black cars appeared at the intersection and stopped one after another in front of the research institute.
Immediately afterward, people got off the bus. The people in the first bus were not young, dressed in a low-key manner, and exuded an air of scholarly refinement.
Bai Yan's gaze fell on the car behind. Soon, the car door was opened from the inside, revealing the person wearing studded boots and incredibly long legs.
He wore loose-fitting trousers, studded boots, and a slightly punk-inspired jacket. His hair was also dyed red.
The color should have been passionate, but his cold eyes and domineering demeanor made him seem somewhat aloof.
Bai Yan's lips curled slightly. His outfit didn't match his personality at all, but it still looked quite good.
The man who had just gotten out of the car seemed to sense something as well, and his eyes lifted up.
Through the space and a layer of transparent glass, he saw the person upstairs. They weren't very close, but his eyesight was excellent; he could even see that the person's eyes curved slightly when they saw him.
In that instant, his heart pounded, and all he could think about was: Who is she?
As the research institute's doors opened, Bai Yan came down from the second floor to greet the upcoming visitors.
Standing behind Bai Yan, Attorney Liu was also curious about what kind of newly established investment group had taken a liking to this research institute.
"Hello, Dean Bai, I am Zhan Mingri." The man at the head of the group was wearing a suit and looked to be around forty years old with a refined appearance.
Zhan Mingri!
Attorney Liu was somewhat taken aback: He knew Zhan Mingri, who had once sued him for a patent, and he himself was a visiting professor at several well-known universities. How could he be a newcomer to the industry, and how could he be deceived by a research institute of this size?
"Hello, Professor Zhan." Bai Yan extended her hand: "I am Bai Yan."
Zhan Mingri greeted Bai Yan with a gentle smile, "As expected, heroes emerge from among the young. Miss Bai, you are so young and you have already become the dean. I am truly ashamed."
Bai Yan accepted the flattery without hesitation: "Professor Zhan's selection of our research institute is enough to prove your discerning eye."
Noticing a blinding gaze falling on their clasped hands, Bai Yan withdrew her hand and looked at the man standing behind her, a full head taller than Gao Zhanming.
She took two steps forward, smiled, and extended her hand to him: "I'm Bai Yan, and you are?"
Qin Lang's deliberately relaxed posture involuntarily tensed up. He was about to extend his hand to introduce himself, but the chewing gum in his mouth quickly reminded him of the purpose of his trip.
He chewed his gum vigorously and resignedly said, "My surname is Zhou, you can just call me Mr. Zhou."
"When will I see your research project?" Qin Lang cursed inwardly as he acted. Why did he have to play an arrogant rich kid?
That will definitely give her a bad first impression!
But driven by a sense of responsibility, he could only continue, "Can I come into your lab today?"
He slammed his wallet on the table, a corner of his black card peeking out intentionally or unintentionally: "I need to see if the project is interesting before I invest."
"So you're the sugar daddy?" Her eyes crinkled as she looked at Qin Lang with a smile.
Qin Lang's heart skipped a beat, and then he heard her continue, "Our research institute is about to release a product, which is a classified project. In principle, we shouldn't let you into the laboratory at this time."
When Zhan Mingri and the others heard Bai Yan say this, their hearts tightened.
But then she took two steps closer to Qin Lang, a slight smile playing on her lips: "But if you say you want to go in and take a look, then I'll most likely agree."
Qin Lang's heart raced, and he blurted out, "Why?"
“Because…” Bai Yan drawled, her eyes meeting his, and smiled gently: “Because you are good-looking, and I like good-looking people.”
Qin Lang's eyes widened. He was good-looking and had received many advances from girls, some even more direct than this, but this scene still made his heart pound.
The older ones, like Zhan Mingri, covered their mouths with their fists and pretended to cough.
Young people these days... they like someone after just one meeting, it's all about looks, the world is going to the dogs!
Qin Lang has broad shoulders and long legs, and a mature and aloof temperament. This exaggerated outfit makes him look much younger, while Bai Yan is dressed in a gorgeous outfit. Both of them are good-looking, and they look exceptionally well-matched standing together.
Xiao Chen watched from the side: Her mind was originally full of the apocalypse, but now all she could think about was how handsome Mr. Zhou was, how good the dean was, and how well they matched!
"Mr. Zhou, you haven't been here before, have you? Actually, this is a major tourist city." Bai Yan said with a smile, "I can be your host and show you around."
"As for cooperation, we can talk about it after we've had our fun. What do you say, Mr. Zhou?"
Qin Lang breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay."
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