After dinner, Yang Huatong took Dr. Xiao into the underground research institute. He used his ID card to open the layers of tempered glass doors and explained, "Dr. Xiao, this laboratory is modeled after your previous one. The location and structure are exactly the same, but the equipment is better and the staff is more complete. I'll take you on a tour first. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, please let me know. We'll do our best to improve it for you."
Xiao Junlin walked and looked around, and his eyes, which were always icy, softened rarely. Indeed, this laboratory was exactly the same as his previous one, making him feel like home as soon as he entered here. All that came into view were clean, smooth white walls and gleaming silver metal plates, without a trace of stain or dust. There was a disinfectant nozzle installed every three meters on the ceiling above his head. When he felt that he had become dirty, he only had to press the switch to disinfect himself.
The researchers coming and going were all wearing white coats and had solemn expressions. When they saw Dr. Xiao, they just nodded slightly and left, not daring to get close at all, because they were all Dr. Xiao's students and had worked under him before, so they naturally knew his temper.
The completely sterile environment, the quiet and obedient assistants, and the sophisticated and complete equipment, all of these made Xiao Junlin very satisfied. He nodded and said approvingly, "Not bad."
Yang Huatong seemed to be encouraged. He took Dr. Xiao into a room at the end of the corridor and said, "Look, Doctor, we even copied your bedroom."
Xiao Junlin stood at the door and observed the environment inside the house with a very satisfied expression. The walls, floor and ceiling of the room are pure white, but the furniture is all black mirrored. This is because even the slightest dirt on the white floor can be seen, while even a speck of dust on the black mirrored furniture can be clearly seen. In this way, he can monitor the hygiene of the room at all times without having to worry about whether something is dirty and he can't find it.
"Very good." He nodded again, his tone gentle.
"Doctor, you are finally here, we have been waiting for you for a long time!" Two female researchers came in with disinfectant spray bottles and cleaning tools, and said with a smile: "Doctor, from now on, we will be responsible for cleaning your room, and we will ensure that it is as clean as before the end of the world." Both of them were students of Xiao Junlin. The supplies in the institute were almost used up. In order to find food for the doctor, they risked their lives to go outside, but never came back.
The reason why Xiao Junlin left the original research institute was not unrelated to the disappearance of these two people. There was no one to help him clean, and the disinfectant spray had run out. He really couldn't live in the institute anymore, which was more unbearable to him than having no food or water. He seemed very happy to see the two of them, and the corners of his lips, which were always curved, actually broke into a genuine smile.
"You all right?"
"No, we were rescued by the soldiers from Base No. 1. We wanted to go back to find you, but we encountered many accidents on the way, so we had to come here instead. We will help you clean up first, and we will talk to you in detail later." The two of them talked as they mopped the floor and sprayed disinfectant on every corner.
The room was filled with a strong smell of disinfectant, which made people feel uncomfortable, but Xiao Junlin narrowed his eyes and showed a comfortable smile. This smell made him feel extremely at ease and enjoyable.
Lin Dan stood outside the door and looked in, but never stepped into this black and white world. Although her high-temperature water film is easy to use, its function is not as good as real disinfectant. She can only ensure that the doctor will not be infected by most bacteria, but here, the doctor can completely relax, because this is a sterile world, it is clean in the true sense, not an appearance that deceives the eyes.
Her mission had come to an end.
Just as Lin Dan was considering how to say goodbye to the doctor, Yang Huatong looked at her and suggested, "Ms. Lin, I heard that you are a student of Dr. Wu? Do you want to choose a laboratory and resume your research?"
"No," Lin Dan waved his hand. "On the way here, my mentor passed away. My senior brothers and sisters died or scattered. All the research materials are in their hands. I have nothing, let alone access to core research results and scientific technologies. Even if you give me a laboratory, I don't know where to start. It's better not to waste your resources."
Yang Hua also sighed for Dr. Wu’s sacrifice for a while, but did not try to persuade Lin Dan anymore. The base has limited supplies and cannot afford unnecessary losses. Now we should focus on developing a vaccine against the zombie virus. All resources must be tilted towards Dr. Xiao. This is the consensus among the top leaders of the base.
"So what are your plans for the future? You can stay and be the doctor's assistant, and we will provide you with three meals a day." Yang Huatong continued.
Lin Dan looked at the two female researchers who were nimble and quick, and shook her head, "No, I have a way to make a living, you don't have to worry." She nodded slightly and said sincerely, "Thank you for your kindness."
"It's nothing. You rescued the doctor, so we should arrange your life." Yang Huatong had already heard of Lin Dan's "great achievements" and naturally did not dare to neglect such a strong man.
Rescued the Doctor? These people may have some misunderstanding about the doctor. Lin Dan curled the corners of her lips slightly, but said nothing. The Doctor likes to keep a low profile, so she certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to reveal his secrets. She pondered for a moment and raised her voice, "Doctor, do you still need me here?"
Xiao Junlin was standing under the shower head, enjoying the disinfectant mist. Hearing this, he didn't even open his eyes and said lazily, "No need, go now."
Lin Dan bowed deeply and said sincerely: "Doctor, thank you for your care along the way." Although in the eyes of most people, she was enslaved by the Doctor, if she had not met the Doctor, how could she have come to Base No. 1 alive? Everything she did for the Doctor was voluntary and purposeful, and there was no enslavement of one. Strictly speaking, she owes the Doctor more. It is easy to repay a debt of favor, but it is difficult to repay a debt of life. As long as the Doctor still needs her, she will stay by his side.
But now that the doctor has someone better to take care of him, she can retire. After thinking about it, Lin Dan looked at the doctor deeply, and after a long time he slowly walked away.
When her footsteps disappeared, Xiao Junlin opened his eyes and looked at the empty door with mysterious eyes.
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After leaving the institute, Lin Dan, accompanied by a soldier, went to the dormitory management department to complete the check-in procedures. Nie Ting followed her silently. When he learned that Liu Ye had turned to Jiang Jingbo's arms, his mood was up and down and he was very tormented, but strangely, as long as Lin Dan appeared in his sight, he calmed down instead. Following her, he only needed to be a quiet captive, without having to do anything, say anything, or even think about anything. This feeling was surprisingly good.
The two walked into the government hall and came to the housing management office. The administrator mistook them for a couple and couldn't help but sigh, "You are so lucky. We still have several two-bedroom apartments for you to choose from. They are most suitable for married life. Here are the house information. Take a look at which one you like. If you had come a month earlier, you would have to live in tents outside the base. The environment there is too dirty and messy. Our base is short of people now. You should work hard and try to have a baby next year. This will be considered a contribution to the reproduction of mankind. Our base strongly advocates having more children. Families with children will receive government subsidies. You don't have to worry at all."
Nie Ting frowned, as if he wanted to explain. He glanced at Lin Dan who was looking through the information with a calm expression, then felt that he had reacted too much, and lowered his head quickly. His ears and neck turned red without him noticing.
"Let's take this one." Lin Dan said, pointing at the registration book.
The administrator reminded: "This house is close to the periphery, and the safety factor is not very high. Don't you need to reconsider it? Anyway, there are still many empty rooms now, you can choose any one. When there are more people in the base in the future, you won't be able to change even if you want to."
"No, this one." Lin Dan didn't like living in crowded places, so he shook his head and refused.
Seeing that she was firm and her partner didn't say anything, the administrator gave them the keys and the permit. Just at this moment, Luo Yuheng and Luo Yuyan walked out of an office next door with joyful smiles on their faces.
“Sister Lin! We were just about to look for you! Look, this is our reward, a 200-hectare territory, permanently tax-free, and five tons of food! Sister Lin, you were the one who saved the doctor, so we’ll give you half of these rewards, and even your name is on them!” Luo Yuyan waved the land ownership certificate in her hand, and sure enough, Lin Dan’s name was printed on it.
Lin Dan was very surprised. She actually knew that the Doctor could reach Base No. 1 safely without her, but he would suffer a little on the way because he had mysophobia. The so-called merit and remuneration have nothing to do with her. However, her not wanting and others not wanting to give are two completely different concepts.
"Thank you," she opened her mouth and said with emotion, "I don't need such a large piece of land and so much food by myself." She was not greedy. As long as she had enough food and drink and a place to stay, it was enough. She is not like the Luo brothers and sisters, who have so many people to support.
"Sister Lin, please come with us. These are all your things and we won't take advantage of you." Luo Yuyan tightly hugged her idol's arm and pulled her out, secretly winking at her brother.
Luo Yuheng spoke at the right time: "Sister Lin, it's not safe for you to carry so much food alone. How about this, you come and live with us, we will store your food for you, how about you join my team?"
Lin Dan was involuntarily led away by the two men, and she couldn't find the words to refuse. She can calmly face the indifference and oppression of others, but she can hardly withstand too much love and enthusiasm.
Looking at her slightly flushed cheeks, Nie Ting's eyes flickered, then he lowered his head and smiled.
Xiao Qiu appeared on the street corner at some point, staring at Lin Dan intently, and only left slowly after her figure completely disappeared at the end of the road.
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