Reawakening: SSS-Rank Villain's POV
Chapter 229 229: Golden Mist (fixed)

As long as he could come into contact with the things from the ancient ruins and slowly improve his Ancient Dragon Body, he would be satisfied.

But now, Lucian wouldn't give these two the time of day!

"Dean Moorne personally appointed me as an assistant instructor. Do you think you have better judgement compared to Dean Moorne?" Lucian asked.

Guo Siwei heard this and quickly reminded his relative. "Brother Sai, this guy is just trying to trap you with his words. We shouldn't speak carelessly."

Han Sai continued, "There are times when Dean Moorne has misjudged someone. Let me ask you, will you give up the assistant instructor position to Guo Siwei or not?"

Guo Siwei stared at Lucian with a smug look as he threatened Lucian to give up the position quickly.

Lucian didn't get angry. Instead, he chuckled. "If I don't give up my position, what can you do to me? Dean Moorne personally appointed me to my assistant instructor position. You don't have the right to expel me!"

Upon hearing this, Han Sai immediately flew into a rage. However, he couldn't do anything about it when he thought about it.

Guo Siwei pulled Han Sai's arm to the side as if telling him to think of another way to help him get his position.

"Lucian, do you really like doing research? These studies are very boring, and you might not be able to withstand it. You're still young. You should experience the feeling of freedom."

Lucian thought Han Sai was being ridiculous. How could he even come up with such brainwashing bullshit?

"This is considered archaeological work, and I'm very interested in archaeology. When I was young, my dream was to one day work in archaeology." Lucian earnestly said.

When Han Sai heard this, he was furious.

Whose childhood dream was to join archaeology in the future? This was simply a lie!

However, he had nothing he could refute. Lucian had already decided to stay, and Han Sai couldn't do anything about it.

"Alright, you can stay. You better do your job as an assistant instructor nicely!"

Hearing this, Guo Siwei knew he had no hope of becoming an assistant instructor, so he walked to the door dejectedly.

As he walked, he turned to look at Lucian and growled, "Just you wait. You stole my assistant instructor position, and I will definitely not let you off!"

Lucian said helplessly. "Stole your position? Are you dreaming?"

Guo Siwei shouted righteously, "I have been an intern for four years. I should have been promoted, but now I didn't after you came. Doesn't this mean you stole my position?"

Lucian was utterly speechless. "Go back to where you came from…"

Lucian didn't want to listen to his nonsense anymore. He just snorted and turned around to leave.

"Lucian, do you know the rules of the assistant instructor position?" Han Sai looked at Lucian and asked.

Lucian knew that Han Sai would find a way to make things difficult for him, but to continue his research, Lucian had to force himself to accept it!

"Say it, no matter what the rules are, I will abide by them."

Han Sai nodded and said, "As an assistant instructor, you must complete a restoration project once a year. Of course, it's not that you need to repair it alone; you can work with the team."

"No problem, this is what I should do." Lucian agreed readily.

Han Sai secretly smiled. Generally speaking, when a new assistant instructor starts, they should be responsible for repairing the simplest and least damaged items.

Moreover, they would repair the item together with the team. It was more of just adding their names to the list for cooperation rather than doing the actual work.

However, Han Sai did not plan to let Lucian go so easily. He had to make good use of this opportunity.

Han Sai leaned against the table and lowered his head, deep in thought.

He was thinking, what kind of project would be impossible for Lucian to complete?

...

If Lucian could not complete the reparation project, he would not be qualified to continue being an assistant instructor.

When the position was vacant, he could think of a way to get Guo Siwei in.

After thinking for a moment, he raised his head and looked at Lucian.

"There happens to be a reparation project that needs manpower. I'll take you there."

"No problem, let's go then."

Han Sai took off his glasses and long coat and walked toward the door.

Lucian followed behind him, and they walked out of the research room together.

On the way out, Han Sai suddenly thought of something.

"Oh right, I can't let you repair it alone. I'll call a teammate for you."

Han Sai's words aroused Lucian's suspicion.

If he needed to call another teammate to repair it, it meant that no one was taking up this reparation project!

Lucian wasn't supposed to repair it alone, so he needed to call another person.

Soon, Han Sai pulled a researcher from the side. He looked young and should have just been promoted to researcher not long ago.

"Cheng Gang, I have a reparation task for you."

After Han Sai finished speaking, that person walked over and revealed a simple and honest smile.

"Brother Sai, just tell me if you need anything. I'll try my best."

Han Sai pointed at Lucian and said, "You two form a team to undergo a restoration project of the ruins together."

Cheng Gang sized up Lucian and surprisedly said, "He seems very young. He shouldn't be a researcher, right?"

Han Sai nodded and said, "That's right. He's an assistant instructor. You two form a team and repair the ruins together."

"Brother Sai, I understand. If you want me to, I'll go."

Due to his age, Han Sai was a respectable person in this research institute, and his words carried weight.

Cheng Gang had just been promoted to a researcher, so he didn't dare offend Han Sai.

"Okay, then let's go together."

With that, Han Sai continued to lead the way while Lucian and Cheng Gang followed behind.

"By the way, Brother Sai, I'd like to ask, what will we be fixing this time?" Cheng Gang asked carefully.

Han Sai answered indifferently, "The Dragon King's stone sculpture. No big deal."

Hearing this, Cheng Gang was stunned, and his expression became dull.

"The Dragon King's stone sculpture…"

"I've heard of this repair project. It's a Super S grade project with a damage of 98%. Is this really our task?"

Han Sai said unhappily, "Why? Are you questioning my assignment?"

Cheng Gang shook his head helplessly and muttered in a low voice, "This is too unfair. Why should I do a project that can't be completed?"

"Brother Sai, I respect you as my superior, but you can't do me like this. What you're doing is too unfair!"

"Why should I go on a project that can't be completed?"

"No, I'm going to file a complaint against you!"

However, Han Sai, walking in front, had no intention of responding to him.

As for Cheng Gang, although he complained, he still followed Han Sai.

Lucian looked at Cheng Gang and said, "Don't be anxious. Let's go and take a look at the statue."

Cheng Gang glanced at Lucian helplessly. He only thought Lucian was a clueless young man who didn't know better.

He knew the rules of being an assistant instructor and that Han Sai was messing with Lucian. Cheng Gang was just tagging along for the farce.

He could do nothing about it, so he had no choice but to follow Han Sai silently and continue moving forward.

Soon, the three of them arrived in front of an old-looking research room.

Pushing open the dusty door, the three of them walked in.

Han Sai turned on the lights. The three saw no stone sculpture in the middle of the room, only greyish-white debris on the ground!

Cheng Gang stared at the debris on the ground and shouted in disbelief, "This is a statue? Are you kidding me? Is this even supposed to be a statue?"

Han Sai retorted, "How is it not? This is a statue, just broken into pieces. Is there a need to make such a fuss?"

Cheng Gang was speechless when he heard this and was already falling into despair. There was no way to repair this, so he didn't bother to struggle and just admitted defeat.

Lucian looked at the broken pieces on the ground and felt helpless. In this situation, even he wouldn't know how to fix it.

Han Sai looked at Lucian and continued, "It's not impossible to fix."

"The way is to use hundreds of [ Golden Mist Bird's Salivary Glands ] to make [ Golden Mist Adhesive ], and maybe you can glue them together."

"But just think about it. This method is almost impossible to do in practice."

"The difficulty is almost the same as landing on the moon."

"Since you're so confident, then finish this reparation project properly. I'm looking forward to seeing your masterpiece."