Chapter 25: All In

After finishing his speech, Professor Xu Yun courteously asked Lin Xian to leave.

“Take care of your health, Professor,” Lin bid farewell without delay. Through a slight opening, he caught a final glimpse of the professor by the hospital bed, tenderly holding his daughter Xu Yi Yi’s frail hand and sharing lighthearted stories from the past week.

The following day, Lin Xian arrived early at Zhao Ying Jun’s office to discuss his encounter with Professor Xu Yun.

“Professor Xu Yun is even more obstinate than we anticipated,” Zhao Ying Jun remarked, propping her head on her hand and knitting her eyebrows together.

“Yes, he’s far too overly cautious,” Lin Xian replied. “While his concerns have some merit, they aren’t completely rational. I attempted to persuade him, but he steadfastly refused to sell the chemical compound unless it’s absolutely necessary. He’s unwilling to initiate the profit-driven trends in scientific research.”

“Under such stress, it’s hard for him to trust, which explains his rigid views,” Zhao Ying Jun sighed deeply, her eyes briefly closing. “People can’t always choose wisely. Sometimes, you don’t realize a path leads nowhere until you’ve walked its length.”

“But let’s not be quick to judge since we’re only outsiders. From his perspective, what he’s doing to save his daughter may seem justified,” she remarked, meeting Lin Xian’s eyes with resolve. “We should drop the matter and not trouble Professor Xu Yun further.”

Lin Xian nodded in agreement. Since they couldn’t assist with Xu Yi Yi’s treatment, it was best to ease the professor’s burden.

“We should rethink the initial products for the Rhine brand,” Zhao Ying Jun pondered aloud. “You’re free to go, Lin Xian. Thanks for your effort.”Nnêw n0vel chapters are published on n0v/e/(lb)i(n.)co/m

“As for the Rhine Cat plush toys, they’re in full production,” she added. “Next, we need to develop 3D models for future animations and ads, and finalize its voice, slogans, and personality traits.”

“Why not? Sometimes, you just have to trust your instincts!” Gao Yang chuckled. “Didn’t your dream show Argentina clinching the World Cup?”

Lin Xian nodded, recalling the dream’s book. “Yes, it said Argentina triumphed in a penalty shootout against France.”

Bang!

Gao Yang’s hand slammed onto the lottery machine, startling the owner. “Wait! Don’t print that ticket yet!”

Pulling Lin Xian outside, he asked urgently, “Did you mention a ‘penalty shootout’?”

“Yeah, why?” Lin Xian responded, puzzled by his friend’s sudden anxiety.

Taking deep breaths, Gao Yang’s complexion lightened with relief. “Good thing you mentioned that... I almost lost everything!”

“Just a bit more and my 60,000 yuan would have been gone!”

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