Lin Zhiyue crossed her arms, looked calm, and said slowly: "My request is very simple, I will go to work at 9 am every day and get off work at 6 pm."
Mr. Li's smiling face froze in an instant, his brows were tightly furrowed into the shape of a "川" character, and the wrinkles on his forehead became more and more obvious.
In his opinion, scientific research is a matter of racing against time. Not to mention getting off work at 6 o'clock in the evening, he himself is busy and often stays in the laboratory all night.
Countless early mornings, when the whole city was still asleep, the lights in the laboratory were still bright. He was busy shuttling among various instruments and materials, and he could not leave until eleven or twelve o'clock at the earliest, dragging his tired body.
"No, no, girl!"
Mr. Li shook his head and raised his voice, his tone unquestionable, "The time you set is too short. It's not enough. Scientific research projects come one after another, the tasks are heavy and the time is tight. If you slack off a little, you will fall behind."
Lin Zhiyue was not intimidated by Mr. Li's momentum at all. She raised her chin slightly and responded without showing any weakness: "Then I don't care. You always work hard day and night, but what are the results?"
"If you just keep exhausting yourself, you may not be efficient. Sometimes, if you take a good rest and let your mind clear, your thoughts will become clearer, and you may even get unexpected surprises."
As she spoke, she stepped forward and looked at Mr. Li with concern. "Look at yourself again. You are old, but you are still working so hard. It's right to want to contribute to the country, but you have to take care of your body first. If your body fails, even if you are full of ambitions, you will be powerless."
After hearing what Lin Zhiyue said, Mr. Li stood there in a daze, and the expression on his face gradually relaxed.
He sat down slowly, tapping his fingers on the table unconsciously, and fell into deep thought.
What Lin Zhiyue said is indeed reasonable. Long-term high-intensity work not only puts a strain on his own body, but also makes team members exhausted.
Perhaps, appropriately adjusting the work pace can really bring about a new turning point.
Thinking of this, Mr. Li raised his head and looked at Lin Zhiyue, his tone softened: "Girl, you are right. It seems that I am too eager for success."
Mr. Li leaned forward slightly, staring at Lin Zhiyue, and said earnestly: "But the time you proposed is too short, and it can't meet the needs of the project. How about this, 8 am to 8 pm, this time period is relatively reasonable, which can ensure sufficient research time and won't make you too tired, what do you think?"
Lin Zhiyue lowered his eyes in thought, tapping the table subconsciously with his fingers.
She calculated silently in her mind that this time span was much longer than what she had originally proposed.
But compared with Mr. Li’s previous almost crazy work arrangements, it is still within an acceptable range.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhiyue raised his head and looked at Mr. Li with a firm gaze: "Of course, I can, but I have to rest for two hours at noon. After a busy morning, only if I can fully relax can I maintain a high efficiency in the afternoon."
Mr. Li knew Lin Zhiyue's personality very well and knew that once she made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.
Moreover, in past collaborations, although Lin Zhiyue did not spend as much time on research as others, he was always able to quickly grasp the key to the problem with his keen insight and unique way of thinking, and promote project progress with efficient work results.
Thinking of this, Mr. Li nodded readily, with a gratified smile on his face: "Okay, let's do as you say. As long as the project can be smoothly promoted, these are all fine."
Just like that, the two reached an agreement on working hours.
Lin Zhiyue's gaze drifted into the distance, and his thoughts seemed to travel through time and space and return to his previous life.
In her previous life, she was like an isolated island, all alone.
The departure of her relatives and the estrangement of her friends have left her world with only a cold laboratory.
For countless days and nights, she immersed herself in experiments, numbing herself with busyness and trying to find comfort in data and instruments.
The test tubes and beakers on the laboratory table and the complex experimental data in the computer became her whole life.
In my previous life, I was alone and had nothing except experiments.
But this life is different. I have relatives who care about me and friends with whom I can talk about everything.
As she thought about it, a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
On weekends, she can sit together with her family and have a hot dinner;
In my spare time, I can stroll in the park with my friends and enjoy the changing beauty of the four seasons.
These ordinary yet beautiful moments are extremely precious to Lin Zhiyue.
As for experiments, she will still do them, after all, that is what she loves and is good at.
But it is no longer the only thing in her life, and no longer occupies the first place as before.
In this life, she wants to enjoy life and cherish the people around her while pursuing her career.
She was immersed in thinking about her future plans just now, but suddenly came to her senses and slapped her forehead. Oh, her family didn’t know she came to Mr. Li’s place!
She looked at Mr. Li apologetically and said sincerely, "Okay, Mr. Li, I'll go back first. My family doesn't know I'm here with you. If I go back late, they will be worried. I'll go back and tell them, and then come back."
After bidding farewell to Mr. Li, Lin Zhiyue hurried back home by car. When she opened the door, the familiar aroma of food hit her face.
When my parents heard the noise, they came out from the kitchen with concern on their faces.
While Lin Zhiyue was changing her shoes, she said, "Mom and Dad, I went to the Military Region Research Institute today. Mr. Li invited me to participate in an important scientific research project."
There was a flash of surprise in her father's eyes. He walked up to her and patted her on the shoulder: "My daughter, this is a good thing! You have always loved scientific research. It is your chance to participate in such work."
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