On Koro Island, in the laboratory, Lu Yuan is sorting out experimental documents on graphene materials.
After greeting the researchers who were still working overtime, he walked towards the locker room at the entrance of the laboratory.
According to the laboratory's confidentiality system, any information must be filed in the designated area in strict accordance with regulations after working hours. You must go through security inspection procedures when commuting to and from get off work. Mobile phones, USB flash drives and other electronic devices are not allowed to be brought in or out. Future People Group has undoubtedly achieved the ultimate in keeping scientific research information confidential.
Taking back his mobile phone, Lu Yuan walked to the garage.
Just when he started the car and was about to go home, his phone vibrated.
I took out my phone and saw an email from an old friend.
"Congratulations, Lao Lu, is the Nobel Prize guaranteed this time?"
Wang Botao, his college classmate, is also a fellow countryman. After graduation, the two were admitted to the Chinese Academy of Sciences together and entered different departments. Although Lu Yuan didn't get along very well in the Institute of Materials Technology, his old friend had always been kind to him, and he was always grateful.
Although in the end he chose to change jobs.
Lu Yuan's lips curled up into a smile. Facing the compliment from his old friend, it was impossible not to feel a little proud. So he poked his finger at the screen a few times and edited an email.
"It's just a nomination, the final review is not necessarily final."
Boom—
The email was sent, and just when he was about to turn off his phone, the email from his old friend came back to him in seconds.
"I'm at a beach restaurant now, the one on the west coast. Why don't you come and have a drink with me?"
Lu Yuan was stunned and replied immediately.
"Are you in Xinguo?"
"Yes, what? Don't you want to have a drink with an old friend?"
Lu Yuan's fingers were hanging in the air. After hesitating for a moment, he typed a few lines on the screen.
"Wait for me... if only for a drink."
"certainly."
After driving to the west coast, Lu Yuan parked the car on the side of the road. He looked at the bustling crowd, calmed down a little, and walked into the restaurant.
His intuition told him that his old friend must be looking for him not only to catch up on old times, but also for other reasons. However, even if he knew this, he couldn't just leave him alone when others came from afar, right
After walking into the bar and looking across the crowded tables, Lu Yuan quickly saw his old friend sitting in the corner waving to him.
As soon as they met, Wang Botao immediately stepped forward and patted his shoulder, saying cheerfully.
"Haha, are you surprised to see me? Waiter, two bottles of beer!"
"You kid, you came to the new country without saying a word, why don't you let me have some air first?" Sitting across from him, Lu Yuan complained to his friend, then picked up the menu, "I'm treating you, you can eat whatever you want. "
"No, no, no, the dishes have been ordered. You are a busy man. It would be nice if you could remember me as an old friend. How can I treat you? Don't think about paying the bill. I have already filled it out!" Wang Botao shook his hand. The bill was stuffed into his pocket.
"No one pays the bill before eating!" After complaining, Lu Yuan had no choice but to give up.
Soon, the food was served, a few beers were downed, and the conversation started. Because he kept Jiang Chen's advice in mind, Lu Yuan did not dare to drink more. He did not mention a word about his work and only talked about things in his life.
However, contrary to Lu Yuan's expectations, Wang Botao did not inquire about graphene in any indirect way. It seemed that he really just came to visit the new country. He thought of his good friend, so he dragged him out to talk about old times.
But just when Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and didn't have to worry about rejecting his friend's request, Wang Botao suddenly spoke.
"Lao Yuan."
"well."
"I've been thinking before that the constant grievances against you have ruined all your good luck?"
"How do you say this?" Lu Yuan took a sip of beer with a smile and looked at his old friend.
"Look, when you were in your previous work unit, the director of your department always threw difficult projects at your head. When the results came out, he would put his name at the top. If the project couldn't be completed, he would take yours. The name is used to take the blame..."
"Hey, don't mention the past. Let him let go of the past!" Lu Yuan waved his hand and said.
Since being nominated for the Nobel Prize, his mentality has completely changed. Originally, the reason why he changed jobs was because he was holding back the anger he suffered at the workplace and did not want to continue to work like a cow or a horse, so he accepted the olive branch from the Future People Group, hoping to make some achievements outside, so that Those who suppress themselves and prevent them from being promoted, look at their true abilities as researchers!
However, when he learned that he was nominated for the Nobel Prize and was reported by Chinese media at home and abroad, his mood calmed down.
This feeling is like ascending. Everything that happened in that "small circle" in the past is no longer important.
At this time, Wang Botao suddenly spoke.
"Director Li has been suspended."
"Suspended? Why?" Lu Yuan was stunned.
"Crime of dereliction of duty. This unfortunate guy was even found guilty of falsifying his graduation thesis. People from the Discipline Inspection Commission came directly to pick up a group of moths. It was just a few days ago." Wang Botao smiled, " And that bragging bitch who followed Director Li all day long was also found to have taken advantage of his position to conduct improper exchanges of benefits with subordinate units, and now he is directly serving jail time. I remember that you two didn't deal with each other before. "
Yeah
Lu Yuan just wanted to say a few words sadly, but when he met the smiling gaze of his old friend, his words froze in his throat. After chewing for a while, he finally spit out another sentence.
"Because of me?"
Wang Botao did not answer this question, but looked at him seriously.
"The position of director of the Institute of Materials Research is vacant, and the country needs you."
Lu Yuan stood up and was about to leave, but Wang Botao quickly reached out to hold him.
"Don't leave yet, don't you want to hear what I have to say?"
"Old Wang, we are friends, and I don't want you to be the lobbyist."
Lu Yuan insisted on leaving, but Wang Botao held him tightly.
"Lao Yuan, I admit that there are many things that I can't do to you in the courtyard! But please give us a chance to make up for it! The people above have found out about your matter, and the leaders have taken it very seriously, saying that they will strictly investigate the moths in the courtyard and give you one. Innocence! It turns out that those who took the name of your research results have been thoroughly investigated. If you still have any difficulties, just mention it to the organization-"
"It's because I was nominated for the Nobel Prize that the superiors found out about me, right?" Lu Yuan looked at him coldly.
Wang Botao was speechless and spoke after a long time.
"...What does it matter? The general environment is here."
"Of course it does, I see the arrogance."
Wang Botao's expression froze on his face, and he said awkwardly: "You can't say that."
"The kindness of knowing and encountering should be repaid with a ring. If this matter is brought up again, this friend will have nothing to do."
Lu Yuan shook off his old friend's hand and walked out the door without looking back.
…
Walking on the beach of Hot Spring Island, facing the gentle evening breeze, the coconut trees swayed with a swishing sound.
Stepping on the fine gravel, Jiang Chen held his cell phone and listened quietly to the ghost agent's report.
"...Lu Yuan's performance?"
"The rejection was straightforward." Zhu Yu replied.
"Very good." A smile appeared on Jiang Chen's lips.
It seemed he was right.
Being nominated for the Nobel Prize, receiving such an honor and mastering graphene technology, it is certain that China will send people to persuade him to go back. However, he should know very well who gave him this honor.
"How should Wang Botao deal with it?"
"Investigate his visa, find a reason to deport him, and put him on the entry and exit blacklist." Jiang Chen said unceremoniously.
Those who came were just agency leaders playing the friendship card, not spies trying to steal secrets. Considering the diplomatic relations between the two countries, it is better not to make this matter a big deal. I believe deportation is enough of a warning to those who plan to poach people.
"yes."(.)