The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 415: Three Parties Gather, The Research Institute Becomes Lively

Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Three Parties Gather, The Research Institute Becomes Lively

Hu Xianyun realized that what had just occurred was brain instrument surgery.

He was shocked—his sister was actually Doctor M!

In an instant, his head felt as though it had exploded with a thunderous roar.

Reflecting on the past, he felt that his naivety was laughable.

His sister was able to possess ten vials of medicine all at once, and she handled them so casually and easily.

This proved that what was nearly impossible for others to obtain, akin to scaling the heavens to get just one vial, was a piece of cake for her.

Only the creator of these substances would handle them with such a relaxed air.

How could he have been foolish enough to think that his sister was Doctor M’s student, and that was why she enjoyed such privileges?

But there was more.

He had come to the National Research Institute for observation and thought he would have to go through layer upon layer of applications, which would inevitably lead to nothing.

Even if there was a chance, the process would be incredibly lengthy.

But what happened? Within two days, his sister had informed him that he could head north with them.

If his sister wasn’t the doctor, wasn’t a person with absolute authority in the institute, how could it have been so easy?

A doctor’s student certainly didn’t have such power or prestige.

"I really am," Hu Xianyun nearly cried out of stupidity, slapping his forehead with his hand.

Lu Yingxue put her hands behind her back, smiling as she watched his self-pitying demeanor, "Come on, let’s go rest and have some water to calm your nerves."

Jiang Man had a private lounge.

Lu Yingxue led Hu Xianyun to the common rest area for the research staff.

She poured him a cup of warm water and handed it to him, asking with interest, "Which area were you responsible for during the Antarctic research expedition? Can you talk about it?"

"It’s not very convenient," Hu Xianyun kept his mouth shut, took a sip of water, and his expression was icy cold.

Lu Yingxue smiled and was not annoyed; she propped her face with her hand, leisurely asking, "Then, can you tell me in detail about the penguins’ habits?"

Seeing her eager to learn, Hu Xianyun pulled out his phone and opened his photo gallery.

Lu Yingxue looked at the photos he offered and exclaimed, "Are these baby penguins? They’re just too cute!"

She had only ever seen adult penguins; this was her first time seeing baby penguins.

"There’s also a video," said Hu Xianyun indifferently.

Lu Yingxue’s finger slid across the screen, watching with relish.

Elsewhere.

After Jiang Man returned to her lounge and took a sip of water, the office phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Doctor, visitors from the Lu family are here."

"Let them wait for now. The patient’s anesthesia hasn’t worn off yet."

It was Lu Xingzhou’s first time visiting the institute, and he had shed his suit and leather shoes for the laboratory’s specialized attire.

He walked one after the other with Zhao Huai, led by someone toward another lounge.

"Hahaha, so Penguin Island stinks, huh?"

A burst of hearty laughter came through, and Lu Xingzhou glanced toward the lounge.

Wasn’t that his niece Yingxue?

Seeing her laughing and chatting with a male researcher, he tugged at the corner of his mouth and did not disturb them.

"The two of you can rest here for a while."

Lu Xingzhou nodded to the person who greeted them.

"We can pour our own water."

"Alright then, have a seat for a while."

Once the man left, Zhao Huai took the initiative to go to the water cooler, glancing at the coffee machine beside it.

"It looks like Miss Yingxue is quite happy working here," he said while grinding the coffee beans.

Lu Xingzhou leaned back on the sofa, pulling out his phone to message Jiang Man.

[Are you free tonight? I have a very happy piece of news I’d like to share with you.]

After sending the message, he responded, "She should be striving to excel in her work at the institute, not engaging in romantic relationships."

"Boss, you’re being too harsh. It’s possible to balance work and love, isn’t it? If Miss Yingxue’s partner is also from the institute, I think that’d be quite nice. They could work together, side by side, hand in hand."

"Heh," Lu Xingzhou gave him a sharp look, "I think you also need someone to work side by side with you."

"Don’t," Zhao Huai laughed as he poured the coffee and brought it to Lu Xingzhou, "I’m not getting married in this lifetime. I’ll be the boss’s assistant for life."

"Who did you learn this slick talk from?" Lu Xingzhou picked up the coffee cup and took a sip.

As they spoke, the cell phone on the coffee table rang.

It was a message from Jiang Man:

[Probably won’t have time.]

Lu Xingzhou frowned and typed a response: [No worries, I can wait until you’re done, no matter how late.]

Jiang Man, holding her phone, curved her lips into a smirk that wasn’t quite a smile.

There was a celebration banquet that evening at the institute, and she really couldn’t get away.

But she had also guessed what Lu Xingzhou wanted to talk to her about.

Her lips curved up; she smiled with a sense of mischievous satisfaction.

Just wait, it’s not time to fall off the horse yet.

...

An hour later, the institute notified that the patient’s anesthesia had worn off and summoned everyone to observe the experiment from outside the chamber.

A procession of people marched in an orderly fashion to the exterior of the chamber.

The experimental chamber was fitted with an aviation-grade glass window, the kind that could resist strong atmospheric pressure.

A loudspeaker was embedded outside the glass, through which one could clearly hear every action inside.

Lu Yingxue and another male researcher entered the chamber and began operating the equipment.

The rest could only stand outside to observe.

Everyone craned their necks in anticipation, eager to witness the success of the experiment firsthand.

They were all anxious, not daring to speak loudly, but couldn’t help but whisper amongst themselves.

"How do we know the patient has awakened? He’s in a vegetative state; we can’t even tell."

"That’s a question for the med students."

Many of the researchers here didn’t understand medicine, so they were full of questions.

"Shh, quiet down; the experiment is about to officially begin!"

Someone said something, and suddenly the place fell silent.

Inside the chamber, Lu Yingxue turned on the brainwave detection machine.

As a string of brainwaves appeared on the equipment, the male researcher beside began to converse with the vegetative patient.

"Have you woken up? How do you feel? Can you hear me? If you can, just tell us, and we’ll be able to feel it."

As his words fell, the person on the bed showed no response, still lying there quietly.

The people outside the chamber grew anxious.

Especially Hu Xianyun, Lu Xingzhou, and Zhao Huai—the three laymen—were sweating bullets, fearing the experiment would fail on the spot.

"The experiments on mice were always successful before this."

"Mice are different from humans; their brainwaves are different, too."

"It couldn’t really be going to fail, could it?"

"Hush, can’t you say something auspicious? So many people from our institute have worked hard on this project; you should hope for the best."

"I’m just worried... after all, it’s the first human experiment..."

The experimental chamber was isolated from the outside air and noise.

So no matter how noisy it was outside, those inside the chamber couldn’t hear a thing.

Just as everyone braced for the worst, thinking the experiment was really about to fail...

Suddenly, an unusual brainwave signal came through on the brainwave machine.

Lu Yingxue hurried to capture and translate the segment of brainwaves.

"I can hear your voice... Where am I? Why can’t I open my eyes or move?"

When these lines of text appeared on the screen, everyone outside the chamber was caught off guard.

The male researcher continued, "You were in a serious car accident; you’ve become a vegetative patient. But don’t worry, we’ve developed a device that will let you communicate with the outside world."

Beep, beep, beep—

The unusual brainwaves were very rapid.

Lu Yingxue hurried to capture and translate.

As the text appeared on the big screen, the entire place fell into silence.

Everyone looked at each other, in disbelief.

[Let me die, I can’t take it anymore, I can’t stand this...]

Beep, beep, beep.

The unusual brainwaves continued.

[Right now, living is worse than dying; please give me a quick end!]