Mu Zhizhang was stunned by the blow and couldn't say a word.
These days, being questioned about one's character is practically fatal.
Even Lu Pingfan, who was standing to the side, did not dare to plead for Mu Zhizhang after Dr. Zhao finished speaking.
Dr. Zhao glanced at the two of them, then turned and left to find Ye Weiwei.
Wouldn't it be better to just do research honestly and diligently?
Two grown men causing this mess!
That's not shameful enough!
After Dr. Zhao left, Mu Zhizhang plopped down on a stool, as if all his strength had been drained.
Lu Pingfan stood beside him, unsure of what to say.
"Junior brother!" Mu Zhizhang grabbed Lu Pingfan's arm and pleaded, "Please help me! Only Master can help me now! I can't leave the research institute, I can't lose this job... I'm begging you, senior brother!"
Lu Pingfan looked at Mu Zhizhang with difficulty, but unable to resist Mu Zhizhang's pleading, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed: "I'll give it a try."
Mu Zhizhang was overjoyed, "Thank you! Thank you! I'll remember your kindness!"
As long as the master is willing to step in and mediate on his behalf, Dr. Zhao and the others will have to give the master some face, even if it means giving him a disciplinary action, as long as they don't kick him out of the research institute!
If he leaves the research institute, his life will be ruined.
And what about his wife and children at home? Without a job, how is he going to support them?
Mu Zhizhang was filled with regret.
How could he have been so bewitched by Sha Rou's words, wanting to avenge Sha Rou and cause trouble for Ye Weiwei?
How could he...?
Unfortunately, there's no medicine for regret.
Lu Pingfan called his father and stammered out what had happened at the research institute.
It was exactly as described, without any embellishment.
When Director Lu heard about the trouble his son and apprentice had caused, he was so angry he wanted to beat those two bastards to death!
After berating the two over the phone, he took half a day off and came to the research institute.
He first went to Dr. Zhao to find out what was going on, and then had someone bring Lu Pingfan and Mu Zhizhang over, giving them a severe scolding.
Director Lu was usually gentle and kind, but this time he was really angry. Lu Pingfan and Mu Zhizhang had never seen him so angry before, and they were so scared that they didn't dare to breathe, like two quails.
Seeing that he was tired from yelling for so long, Dr. Zhao finally spoke up to stop him: "Alright, I've already punished them. If you want to teach them a lesson, go back to your place. Don't keep me from having a good time."
Director Lu had a headache. He took a sip of water and sighed, "Old Zhao, it's my fault for not teaching my apprentices well and neglecting their discipline, which led them to make a big mistake. But these two kids have realized their mistakes. Do you think we can give them another chance and not let Zhizhang leave the research institute?"
Dr. Zhao said helplessly, "Old Lu, you should take him back. It's not that I'm heartless, but Mu Zhizhang's personality isn't suited for research. I'm asking him to resign voluntarily for his own good."
When Director Lu heard what Dr. Zhao said, he knew there was no room for negotiation, so he could only sigh and say, "Alright."
Upon hearing that he still had to resign, Mu Zhizhang was utterly despondent and pleaded desperately, "Master, please beg Director Zhao for me again. I really know I was wrong, and I promise I will never dare to do it again. Please forgive me this once!"
Director Lu looked at Dr. Zhao, who remained stern and showed no sign of leniency. He patted Mu Zhizhang on the shoulder and said, "Pack your things and come back with me."
Mu Zhizhang looked at Director Lu in despair, and after a long while, he slumped down and said, "Yes."
After saying that, he left the office, his steps incredibly heavy.
Lu Pingfan watched Mu Zhizhang's retreating figure, feeling distressed. Just as he was about to chase after him, he heard Director Lu say, "Lu Pingfan, tell me, what exactly happened? When did you become such a gossip?"
Lu Pingfan avoided eye contact, not daring to look at his father.
Director Lu could tell something was wrong at a glance. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Confess!"
Lu Pingfan trembled with fright and stammered, "It was...it was Junior Sister who told us..."
Director Lu frowned deeply: "Sha Rou? What did she say to you?"
Lu Pingfan said, "She said that Ye Weiwei is relying on her powerful backer and wants to climb up the ladder by stepping on your reputation. She has no respect for you at all. My senior brother and I couldn't stand it, so we made trouble for her and wanted to make it impossible for her to stay in the research institute."
"Foolish!" Director Lu slammed his fist on the table in anger after hearing this. "No wonder Ye Weiwei called you deaf and blind! You two are complete idiots!"
What do you mean Ye Weiwei climbed to the top by stepping on my reputation? She performed the surgery I couldn't do, and she did it successfully. That's real skill. What did she step on me for? Besides, what do I have that people would suspect? The first time we met, the person who needed the surgery was her own brother. Do you really think she would risk her own brother's life for fame?
The second time, the surgery was performed by Yao Qingchuan. I have seen his medical records. If I had been the surgeon at that time, it would have been impossible for me to hold onto his legs!
Not only that, even when the Yao family invited several of us experts to consult later, we all came to the same conclusion: Ye Weiwei's medical skills were far superior to mine!
Moreover, you know about the situation of Old Master Song from the Song family, right? He has been cured by Ye Weiwei and is now fully recovered. When Ye Weiwei treated him, she used traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy and cured him without even having surgery.
I am ashamed to admit that I am not up to that level!
Ever since we witnessed Ye Weiwei's superb medical skills, our Kyoto Hospital has extended an olive branch to her several times, offering generous terms to hire her, with benefits comparable to those of a vice president, but Ye Weiwei has turned them down!
I really don't know what the point of having a brain of yours is. Is it just for increasing your height? Does anyone just walk into a research institute? Or do you think you're the only smart one, and Director Zhao and the others are all idiots? Or maybe your judgment is better than Director Zhao's and the others'?
Lu Pingfan was speechless after being told off by Director Lu, and dared not utter a sound.
Director Lu looked at his son one last time and said with disappointment, "You think you're so great just because you're old enough to get into a research institute, and you're so proud of yourself for it?"
Ye Weiwei brought her own project in, but what about you? You've been here for several years longer than her, so what have you accomplished? How dare you presumptuously call yourself a senior in front of her?
You've completely disgraced the Lu family!
If you still don't realize your mistake, then pack your things and leave with me right now, so you don't turn this precious place for academic pursuits into a chaotic mess!
Lu Pingfan's eyes reddened with shame. "Dad, I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! I was short-sighted, foolish, and arrogant. I promise I will change, I definitely will! I'm going to apologize to Ye Weiwei right now!"
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