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It was still the same café. Bai Yujing didn't know how Li Xinyan found out about her being in the UK, but she had specifically arranged to meet. Bai Yujing hadn't seen her for a long time, but she looked almost unchanged, just like a year ago.
"How have you been lately?" Bai Yujing asked as she added sugar to her coffee and stirred it vigorously before finally speaking.
"Not bad, just the same as before!" Li Xinyan replied slowly, as if it were Bai Yujing who had called her over.
Although Bai Yujing wanted to ask why Li Xinyan suddenly thought of meeting her, she first made small talk: "Have you found a new boyfriend?"
Li Xinyan shot Bai Yujing a glance: "No time!"
Bai Yujing paused for a moment and then said, "That's true; you're busy with your research. How's it going? Have you made any progress? I remember you wanted to win the Crawford Prize in Biological Sciences. If you can make breakthroughs in this area, I think it's definitely possible."
Bai Yujing remembered that they were researching Hyperactive Cell Serum, which was derived from the Mermaid's Blood she had provided. In a sense, they were working on Gene Editing Technology reminiscent of Atlantis. If successful, it would mean they could edit human genes, representing a true breakthrough in extending human life limits.
"The research institute requires confidentiality; I can't say anything!" Li Xinyan's words left Bai Yujing speechless again, and they both resumed sipping their coffee, the atmosphere growing cold once more.
This time, it was Li Xinyan who spoke first: "So how's it going with your girlfriend?"
Bai Yujing immediately replied, "What girlfriend? Her name is Emma!"
"Whatever horse name it is, who can remember?" Li Xinyan said bluntly.
"She's not bad; she just graduated. I think it's a bit early for marriage, but my parents want grandchildren. I'm not young anymore either; I want a child too. We're still discussing it," Bai Yujing said happily when talking about Emma. Although they came from different countries and backgrounds, they had plenty in common and got along very well.
Seeing the smile on Bai Yujing's face when she mentioned Emma, Li Xinyan's expression darkened immediately. Noticing this change, Bai Yujing quickly stopped: "Ahem, you still haven't told me why you wanted to see me!"
Li Xinyan put down her cup: "I'm in a bad mood and just wanted to take a walk with you to cheer up. Is that okay?"
"......" With such a bold response, Bai Yujing didn't know how to reply.
Li Xinyan reached out her hand, and Bai Yujing stepped back: "What do you want to do?"
"Don't move!" Li Xinyan frowned unhappily, and Bai Yujing could only let her pinch her face.
Li Xinyan pinched and poked, taking a look at Bai Yujing's expression, which was almost like a bitter melon: "Your change is really significant. If only you could have..."
Li Xinyan didn't finish her sentence, but Bai Yujing probably understood what she meant. However, she couldn't find the words to respond: "Ahem, there's actually nothing good abroad. If you achieve success in the future, you can choose to come back. I believe the research conditions in our country will improve day by day!"
The two chatted casually, and Bai Yujing felt that she had almost finished her coffee. Looking at the time, it was about time to leave: "I have a flight at midnight to go back home, so I need to prepare. Look!"
Li Xinyan nodded: "You can go. I can return alone!"
As Bai Yujing stood up, Li Xinyan suddenly shouted for her to stop. Bai Yujing froze in a crouching position and saw Li Xinyan reach up and grab something from her head. Bai Yujing felt a pain in her scalp: "What happened?"
Li Xinyan held up her palm: "There's a white hair!"
"Oh, then I'll leave first. You should head back early too. If you need anything, just call me. Don't hesitate if you need my help!" Bai Yujing picked up her coat, waved goodbye to Li Xinyan, and walked out of the café with a carefree demeanor.
Standing outside the café, she walked down the stairs. It was drizzling outside, and the weather was gloomy. Bai Yujing couldn't help but exhale deeply, feeling somewhat lost.
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On the hospital bed, Burton MacLeod was covered in tubes and couldn't even sit up. His voice was hoarse like a broken windbag; he could only gasp for breath after uttering a few words.
"So you're saying... you all... failed?"
Bivis and Hank stood respectfully at the foot of the bed. Bivis looked ashamed: "Boss, it's our fault. I've found out where Ma Dong is; he has defected to Thomas in the United States. However, Thomas has already sent him back. But I received news that the Fountain of Life he obtained is fake!"
"Then—where is it really?" Burton MacLeod forced his eyes open wide to look at Bivis, who was loyal to the McLeod Family and his most trusted subordinate.
Bivis continued: "I believe it's in Bai Yujing's hands. She deceived us. I retrieved the medical records of Emma Bruce's sister, Bethany Bruce. According to the medical records, Bethany Bruce should have been declared dead due to heart failure caused by congenital heart disease. However, we received news that Bethany was discharged from the hospital a few days ago; this is completely impossible!"
Burton MacLeod became unusually agitated, straightening up and speaking more fluently: "So, it means that the opportunity for my salvation was lost because of your mistake. Do you know how long our McLeod Family has waited for this? How long?"
"Boss, it's all my responsibility, but I will make Bai Yujing and the others pay for it. Currently, Bai Yujing, Emma Bruce, and Bethany Bruce have returned to China. I will...!"
After a fit of intense coughing, Burton MacLeod's mood gradually calmed down: "Revenge is a luxury; only those who are alive, those with enough life and time, can afford to do such things. I don't have much time left and can't get too entangled in this matter."
"Prepare the contingency plan. The people in the lab told me that the Hyperactive Cell Serum has reached its final stage. Even after reducing its functionality by eighty percent, the success rate still cannot reach one hundred percent. If it really doesn't work, this is the only way left!"
At that moment, Hank stepped forward: "Boss, I also bear some responsibility for this incident, but regarding the research on the Hyperactive Cell Serum, I might be able to help!"
"You are?" Burton MacLeod struggled to remember this unknown subordinate.
Bivis immediately spoke up: "Boss, this is our hospital's botanist and medical professor. He has previously participated in the Hyperactive Cell Serum Project's Gene Editing Technology research, so he knows about the existence of hyperactive serum cells!"
"Oh! What can you contribute?" Burton MacLeod forced himself to be alert.
Hank stepped forward excitedly: "Please allow me to join the research on the Hyperactive Cell Serum. I brought back many cells and bodily tissues from Sky Kingdom, including humanoid life forms and those from the Fairy Clan, which are long-lived species. I believe this can greatly advance Gene Editing Technology and significantly contribute to the research on hyperactive cells."
Burton MacLeod glanced at Bivis and then nodded: "Alright, I allow you to join. Bivis, make sure to speed up, understood?"
Bivis nodded: "I understand. Then I won't disturb you any further, Boss!"
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