ROSGT #### Chapter 97: Talking About Money Hurts Feelings, So Give Me Ten Million...
### Volume One
#### Chapter 97: Talking About Money Hurts Feelings, So Give Me Ten Million...
Ye Chui understood why Zuo Xiaoyou apologized to him. Though he was also a bit upset with Luo Yongchen's attitude, he didn't blame Zuo Xiaoyou. He smiled and said, "It's not your fault; you meant well."
Luo Yongchen's expression became grim as he walked back to the laboratory door. "Xiaoyou, do you know how much responsibility I would have to bear if it were discovered that I secretly let you use this equipment? I only asked you to treat me to a meal, and you still refuse?"
"Treat you to a meal? What you want is a date, right? Sorry, I'm not interested." Zuo Xiaoyou decisively rejected him. "I already turned you down thirty-eight times when we were in school. Give it up."
Rejected thirty-eight times...
Ye Chui and Fang Nan couldn't help but chuckle.
Zuo Xiaoyou's cold and rational personality made her unemotional "give it up" even more impactful. Luo Yongchen's face turned even darker as he almost gritted his teeth, saying, "Well then, if you don't agree, I have no reason to let you use the muscle DS scanner. It's a high-risk action for me, and without any benefit, I won't do it. Please leave!"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Xiaoyou turned to leave without hesitation. Ye Chui, who was also annoyed by Luo Yongchen's behavior, exchanged a look with Fang Nan, who then started to push his wheelchair to leave.
Luo Yongchen's expression was somber as he walked out of the equipment room, closing the door behind him. He sneered disdainfully, "A bunch of paupers, dreaming of getting their legs treated without money."
"Damn it!" Fang Nan, unable to hold back, asked Ye Chui, "Should I go and give him a beating?"
"That might not be a good idea. This is an important research institute, and we might need to cooperate with them in the future," Ye Chui replied, then added, "But if you do decide to beat him, make sure it's outside. Don't hold back, he really deserves it."
Fang Nan agreed with a determined nod.
Zuo Xiaoyou was a bit speechless. She curiously looked at Fang Nan. She had recently contacted Fang Xi occasionally to discuss programming issues. Fang Xi mentioned that his sister was very capable in fights, even able to take down ten men. It seemed to be true.
Zuo Xiaoyou suddenly felt a tinge of worry. Such a formidable opponent...
Then she paused, puzzled. Why did she consider Fang Nan an opponent?
As they were about to leave, a clear voice suddenly called out, "Who are you? This place is not for idlers!"
The speaker was a young girl, or perhaps a little girl? She blocked Ye Chui's path, looking around seventeen or eighteen years old, petite, and the white robe she wore seemed too large for her, with her hands holding a lunch box almost completely hidden in the sleeves. Her face was quite cute, with a hint of baby fat, and her hair was messily styled into two ponytails, adding to her endearing appearance.
She stood there with a stern expression, her large eyes blinking as if to say, "I know what you're up to, lying won't work."
Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Zuo Xiaoyou were momentarily at a loss for words, curiously observing the petite girl.
Judging by her white robe, she must also be a staff member of the research institute. But she seemed so young.
"Director Mai!" Luo Yongchen exclaimed, rushing over. "Why... why are you back?"
Luo Yongchen's face showed a trace of panic.
Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Zuo Xiaoyou were even more puzzled. Director Mai?
Luo Yongchen actually addressed this petite girl as Director. Could it be that she just looked young but was actually much older?
"I just felt like having lunch in the equipment room. Is that not allowed?" The girl, known as Director Mai, responded, puffing out her chest—which was quite well-developed despite her petite frame, noticeably stretching the white robe she wore.
"Of course not..." Luo Yongchen hastily explained, sweat forming on his forehead. He had taken it for granted that this "little demon" wouldn't be around at noon, which was why he dared to bring Ye Chui in. Who knew she'd suddenly have this whim?
Director Mai pointed at Ye Chui and the others with a finger nearly hidden in her sleeve. "Who are these people? Xiao Luo, you'd better explain this properly, or I won't let you off the hook."
Her tone was cute, but to Luo Yongchen, it was terrifying. He stammered, "They are... they are here to visit. I was just about to take them away!"
"You think I'm a fool?" Director Mai snorted. "You clearly wanted to bring them in to use the equipment and earn some extra money. Am I wrong? You've seriously violated the laboratory's regulations. According to the rules, you should be fired."
Luo Yongchen's face turned pale, and he was nearly on his knees. "Director Mai... I'm innocent. I haven't done anything, and I haven't taken any money from them. I swear it's true. Ask them if you don't believe me!"
Director Mai looked at Ye Chui.
Ye Chui smiled, "He really hasn't taken our money."
Luo Yongchen sighed in relief.
But Ye Chui continued, "Because we couldn't agree on a price."
Luo Yongchen's face turned pale again.
"Oh, so you couldn't agree on a price," Director Mai smirked at Luo Yongchen. "Even if you didn't take the money, the intention to misuse the equipment is enough to punish you. You're getting fired either way."
"I... I'm really innocent. I never intended to take their money," Luo Yongchen pleaded.
"You didn't plan to take their money and still risked bringing them here?" Director Mai looked at him with blatant disdain. "Are you stupid?"
"..."
Luo Yongchen was close to tears, feeling he was doomed at the hands of this seemingly innocent but devilishly shrewd girl.
Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Zuo Xiaoyou exchanged glances, finding the situation unfolding quite rapidly.
It was clear now that Luo Yongchen's claim of working on some project at Tianyang Biological Research Institute was nonsense. He was merely a staff member of the equipment room.
But who was this girl? She seemed to completely overshadow Luo Yongchen. Could she really be the head of the equipment room?
"You want to treat your legs, right?" The girl, now smiling sweetly, approached Ye Chui. She was so adorable that it was hard not to like her. Holding her lunch box in one hand, she extended the other to Ye Chui. "Hello, I'm Qian Xiaomai."
"Qian Xiaomai?" Ye Chui was momentarily taken aback. "I thought your last name was Mai."
Hearing Luo Yongchen call her Director Mai, Ye Chui had assumed her surname was Mai, but it turned out to be Qian.
"I don't like being called Director Qian. It makes me sound greedy. Talking about money hurts feelings, so just call me Xiaomai," she said with a mischievous smile. Then her tone changed as she pointed at Ye Chui's legs. "Give me ten million, and I'll make sure you can walk again."
"..."
The abrupt change in her tone left Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Zuo Xiaoyou momentarily speechless.