Lily glanced and saw it was a call from Thompson. ‘What a coincidence!’ “Professor Thompson.” She answered the phone. His voice came from the other end. “Lily, are you busy with anything now?”“No. Is there anything I can do for you?” She lifted her eyelids and looked at Olivia, who was eating her apple. “Well, I have to ask you for a favor.” Letting out a sigh, he said, “Look. We’ve conducted the experiment for so long, and everyone approved it initially, not to mention you’ve invested so much energy in it. Don’t you think you’re being a bit too irresponsible by backing out now?” “Professor, I think it’s way more irresponsible to carry on with the experiment without knowing its purpose.” Lowering her gaze, Lily said casually, “I think I’ve made myself clear. If you’re trying to dissuade me from backing out, forget it.”‘Besides, I doubt you have the funding for the experiment as well.’“I…” After a pause, Thompson added, “Never mind. Are you free to have a meal with me?”
Olivia understood immediately. She only knew Lily was collaborating on a new experiment at the research institute, but she had no idea what it was about because it was supposed to be classified. If they were to talk about the experiment, it was not appropriate for her to be present. “Will you be okay going there on your own? What if he insists you stay with the project, and you two get into a fight? There’ll be no one to help you.” Thinking about it, she frowned. “Why don’t you bring Edward with you? He can wait outside in case anything happens.”Knowing she’s concerned for her safety, Lily said with a laugh, “You think I’m going there to fight? Besides, Professor Thompson is an old man. I’m afraid he’s the one who would need help if things get physical.”However, Olivia kept shaking her head. “He’s old, but what if he brings help? You’re young and know kickboxing, but you’re pregnant!” “We’ll be in a public place. Why have you gotten so anxious?” Olivia wanted to argue furt
Mike did not know what Mr. R had gone through, but there must have been a story behind his face.Mr. R was already numb to Mike’s reaction toward his face. However, Mike seemed relatively calm. Mr. R’s gaze swept over Mike contemptuously, and his voice became deeper, almost warning, "Mr. Corden!"Mike suddenly came to his senses, and the corners of his mouth twitched. "Sorry, I didn't know…""You don't know how ugly my face was, huh?" Mr. R gently stroked his mask. At this moment, Mike noticed that the same scars also covered Mr. R’s hands.When Mike gazed down at how this man had worn long sleeves and trousers in such weather, he wondered if there were also scars on the rest of Mr. R’s body."I didn't mean to offend you," Mike explained."Hmph!” Mr. R had grown accustomed to people's screams, contempt, panic, and fear when they saw him. Nonetheless, he, too, hated his face."I'll leave the funds to you, Mr. Corden. I believe Corden Group's financial resources will not let us do
Thompson’s smile froze for a moment before he chuckled. Then he proceeded to open the menu, flipped through a few pages, and ordered a few dishes. Afterward, he looked at Lily solemnly again."How have you been these days?"Lily hated it when people tried to beat around the bush and snapped, "Professor Thompson, this is not the first day we've met, so I think you know how I am. Let's get straight to the point. I still have no idea if the final product will be good or harmful for the public."Thompson looked terrified when he heard her words. "Harmful?! Why do you think that? Although we're not doctors, we know how to cure diseases and save lives. Pharmacology is beneficial to humankind. Of course, it'd be good for the public.""Really?" Lily picked up the glass and took a sip. "In that case, why were the assistants using wilfordi during the experiment?""How did you know it's wilfordi?" Thompson blurted before he could stop himself, and a guilty look flashed across his face instan
Since things had gotten to this point, Thompson thought he might as well tell Lily the truth. After taking another mouthful of food, he began to open up. "I'm the one who proposed this experiment. I'm sure you know this too," he said as he solemnly put down his silverware.Lily nodded, gesturing to him to continue."Initially, it was just an idea and a rough plan. I've grown accustomed to seeing various patients my age, and death wasn't uncommon. Dying isn't the worst part. What's terrible is the torment of the illnesses. Some can't take typical medication while the pain of surgery is too much.“There's also the slow process of home remedies that may or may not work. Some children struggle to take pills and elderly who can't move…" Thompson sighed while Lily remained quiet.What he said had moved her. After all, dying from illnesses is a terrifying form of death."Then I thought my idea could treat people’s illnesses and sustain them in the long run if they could integrate medicin
It was also their trust in her, believing that she could succeed in this project. Other than that, La Beaute Group was not short of money. This small investment was nothing to them.La Beaute Group would withdraw the capital they had invested in the project now that she had decided to withdraw from it. Although paying the compensation would result in a loss to them, it was just a drop in the bucket for the company."Lily, the experiment has been going on for so long. I think we're about to succeed. Are you genuinely going to give up now?" Thompson asked earnestly. "This project isn't just my painstaking effort, it's yours too. I know you were optimistic about this project in the beginning. La Beaute Group has also invested so much in this. Don't you think it'd be a waste for you to give up?"He was heartbroken by her decision. Despite the pressure from his superior, he was reluctant to give up.A simple idea of his has blossomed to this point. It seemed like it was about to succeed
"Lily? Lily!" Thompson called out after her a few times, but she had no intention of stopping. Just as he was deciding if he should chase after her or not, Mike held him back. "Professor Thompson, you should give her some time to think." "But…" Although Thompson did not fancy Mike, Lily was long gone amidst his hesitation. Ultimately, Thompson could only sit resentfully and glare at Mike. "Mr. Corden, you know how on edge everyone is about the project. Are you deliberately causing trouble by pulling something like this?""You should be careful when you speak." Mike pushed the glasses on his nose bridge, and a faint smile appeared on his face. "Don't forget. I'm one of the investors now and have spent money on this project. Why wouldn't I want to see results? It's just that you're using the wrong method to try and keep her in this project.""What do you mean?" Thompson was puzzled."I can more or less understand where Lily is coming from. Now that she doubts your purpose, she w
Thompson was stunned for a while before bursting into laughter. "Oh, Mr. Corden, you're too naive! You must be kidding me! Don't you know what we will use the end products for? Didn't the boss tell you? If I told Lily the truth, do you think she’d want to continue working with us?" "Why not?" Mike questioned. "You just need to tell her that for the sake of safety and the experiment's success. We have put an end to using poisonous herbs. Only herbs that calm the consumers will be used."Hearing this, Thompson's eyeballs almost popped out. "How is that possible?! Mr. Corden, are you telling me to lie to her? She won't be so easily deceived! Besides, she’s the one who’d be performing the experiment. It'll be meaningless for me to lie to her like this!"To Thompson, Mike seemed like he was out of his mind. Did he genuinely think that it was that easy to fool Lily? If that were the case, Thompson would not have been stressing about it until now. "I'm not asking you to lie to her." Wit