Chapter 1225 - 700: Mixing with Old Liu in the Laboratory_2

Chapter 1225: Chapter 700: Mixing with Old Liu in the Laboratory_2

There really wasn’t anything that could be done.

So just calm down now.

There was no need to say a word, no need to make things so awkward.

It wasn’t that the situation was unsightly, but that he himself felt awkward.

Just then, Qin Yuan’s face registered a flicker of confusion before he immediately spoke.

"Liu Lao, why are you silent? Do you sense something is off, or do you feel that you are not up to this task?"

"Actually, I am just handing the opportunity over to you, so don’t say I did not give you a chance; after all, it is there for you."

"It’s just a matter of whether you understand how to seize it. If you don’t, then I really can’t do much. Opportunities are, after all, hard to come by."

Opportunities were indeed rare.

Why wasn’t Liu Lao speaking?

Perhaps he was self-aware?

It was likely self-awareness.

Without self-awareness, he wouldn’t be silently standing here.

So Qin Yuan was quite curious about what Liu Lao would say next.

"Opportunities once lost may never return, so take your time to think it over. I don’t know what else to say," said Qin Yuan, falling silent afterward.

His gaze lingered on Jiang Qi and Wu Zeyuan.

It was these two speaking now.

Liu Yue was silent.

In the beginning, Liu Yue had been the one speaking.

Now, it was them responding.

Really curious about what they were saying?

But Liu Lao did not want him to go over.

So just wait until they finished.

Anyway, there was no rush to go over now.

Rushing over might disrupt their conversation.

Thinking this, Qin Yuan quickly diverted his gaze, not wanting Liu Lao to notice.

Liu Lao was silent for a moment, then slowly said,

"I think we shouldn’t disturb them. What’s the point? This is a matter between us, and since it’s between us,"

"we definitely should handle it ourselves. Disturbing them has no purpose; we should take care of our own business and not interfere."

"Otherwise, we really would only be adding to our own troubles. Moreover, it’s not a significant matter, so there really is no need to disturb them."

Qin Yuan knew that Liu Lao was looking for a way to save face.

Therefore, Qin Yuan’s face showed no sign of surprise.

This had been expected.

But he wasn’t ready to respond yet.

He waited to see how else Liu Lao would try to save face.

He was quite curious, indeed.

How could he not be?

In the next second, Liu Lao’s face showed a hint of confusion, but quickly regained composure and he slowly said,

𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Think over what I just said. After all, we’re in a critical time right now; you really can’t waste a minute or a second. Hurry up and go have your meal."

"If there’s time, think more about how you’ll conduct your research tomorrow. This is an important project, and now that it’s been entrusted to you,"

"you definitely have to take it seriously. It’s inconceivable to approach it carelessly. If treated carelessly, you would truly let down the expectations we have for you."

Hearing this, Qin Yuan felt quite speechless.

Liu Lao had started again.

Was it necessary to keep harping on this?

Why cling to this matter?

Besides, they weren’t wasting time meant for research.

How could they possibly waste research time? Since they had agreed to take on the task, they would undoubtedly give their all.

There was no question of wasting research time.

It was merely entertainment time right now.

If it was entertainment time, why couldn’t they meddle a bit here?

But this wasn’t really meddling; it was more about saving a family.

In the next second, Liu Lao began to speak incessantly.

"So now you must go back, stop wasting so much time. Have you forgotten? You’ve been here talking for quite a while."

"I really got dizzy from all of you, and frankly, I don’t want you to keep wasting time."

"Besides, this task is really important to us—it really can’t be dealt with carelessly, we must treat it with our whole hearts!"

It can’t be dealt with carelessly at all.

We must treat it with all our heart and not be distracted.

Otherwise, the technology we research will be useless.

So, he especially reminded them here.

He just didn’t know if that kid Qin Yuan would listen?

After all, Qin Yuan really is stubborn.

Once Qin Yuan decides something, not even ten bulls could drag him back.

But today, he wanted to be that bull.

To see if he could pull Qin Yuan back.

If he could, then he really would be amazing.

Not only that, but he would also have great admiration for himself.

The very next second, Qin Yuan cleared his throat and then said very solemnly.

"Liu Lao, I know you’re afraid that we’re not taking this task seriously, but I can tell you with all seriousness, we will give it our all."

"We know how important this task is to us, and it’s precisely because we know its importance that we’re going to give it our all, not just dealing with it perfunctorily."

"We wouldn’t do such a thing; since we’ve taken on this task, we will make every effort to complete it, I know you don’t trust us right now."

Liu Lao, at this point, is more than just distrusting them.

What he said is simply outrageous.

He actually wanted them not to have any free time at all.

He also wanted them to spend their free time on scientific research.

They could do that.

But they still had to finish what they were working on.

So he felt that what Liu Lao said was ridiculous.

The very next second, Qin Yuan cleared his throat and then said slowly.

"You think we’re wasting time, but this is our free time, aren’t you going to allow us any free time?"

"Can’t we have our own free time? Do we have to spend it here on technology research? Then let’s just stay in the lab all day long and forget eating and drinking!"

"If you really think we’re wasting time, then come back to the lab with us, and let’s never leave the lab again."

He really wanted to see how Liu Lao would deal with it.

Would Liu Lao really go back to the lab with them?

That’s quite doubtful.

Anyway, he was just talking, not actually planning to return to the lab right now.

How could they possibly go back now?

That would be absurd.

Not to mention they really hadn’t eaten much yet and were quite hungry.

They’ve spent more time talking than eating.

They’d managed to eat a little but talking had digested it.

Qin Yuan felt somewhat helpless.

At that moment, Liu Lao pursed his lips slightly and said slowly.

"Qin Yuan, what you said is not correct. What does ’free time’ mean? With this task so urgent, shouldn’t we use all remaining time, except for eating and sleeping, on scientific research? Do you think I’m wrong, or do you think something else is more important than research?"

"I can go back with you, but it’s just not possible right now, I still need to take Liu Yue back, especially since Liu Yue has drunk so much."

Liu Lao was tactfully refusing.

But Qin Yuan knew what he thought.

In plain terms, he was unwilling.

He had known long ago that Liu Lao wouldn’t be mixed up in the lab with them.

Even if he did, it wouldn’t be for the whole day.

Thinking of this, Qin Yuan started to scoff.

Liu Lao noticed it, cleared his throat, and then immediately explained.

"Don’t get me wrong here; it’s not that I don’t want to be in the lab with you all day. I’ve always taken scientific research very seriously."

"How could I be unwilling? It’s just that I feel I need to take Liu Yue back now. After escorting Liu Yue back, it won’t be too late to join you in the lab."

"Besides, you haven’t eaten yet—go ahead and eat first, and I’ll be back by the time you’re finished."