Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 602 Miss Ye is an acquaintance of Professor Yuwen from past years [2 updates]

Chapter 602: 602 Miss Ye is an acquaintance of Professor Yuwen from past years [2 updates]

Scientific research is a grave and serious affair; such incidents should never occur.

Pei Nanze had thought of Academician Wu Weiyin as the most upright person in the Yunjing Research Institute. Even though she was taken away by the Inspection Team, it was later proved that she had been framed by someone with malicious intent.

This incident further highlighted Academician Wu’s integrity and her spirit of dedication to scientific research.

Even if decades had passed and the submarine had not been successfully researched, Pei Nanze still believed it was a worthwhile endeavor.

But now?

All that was left in Pei Nanze’s heart was boundless rage. He hadn’t noticed Academician Wu’s hesitant expression and simply left the research building outright.

Pei Nanze, a doctoral student at Yunjing University and the disciple of an honorary professor, his leaving also shook the hearts of many others.

Another person stood up and said, "Old Wu, I’m truly sorry, but we cannot accept this either."

"I also..." Another person sighed, "Old Wu, I have other matters to attend to, so I must leave now."

With that, seventeen people abruptly left.

This was a further blow to the already understaffed experimental project team.

"Ah!" Academician Wu hadn’t expected Pei Nanze to leave the research building in such indignation without even listening to her.

But she didn’t try to stop him, merely feeling disappointed.

Indeed, scientific research requires strictness, but precisely because of this, one should look beyond appearances when addressing issues.

Academician Wu looked at the remaining people, "Aren’t you leaving too?"

"Old Wu, what are you talking about?" A young girl shook her head, "The people you bring in, can they really be all show and no substance? We aren’t ignorant enough to overlook even that."

"Exactly." Another middle-aged person also smiled, "I’ve heard from colleagues that Student Ye is excellent in physics, a genius. Even if she knows nothing else, entering the project team under Old Wu’s guidance would allow her to learn a great deal."

Ye Wanlan’s expression slightly changed as she nodded politely to the remaining people: "Thank you for your trust."

"I haven’t properly introduced Wanlan to everyone yet," Academician Wu finally spoke. "Wanlan, she’s a close friend of Professor Yuwen despite the age difference, and they often discuss quantum mechanics among many other unknown fields of physics."

At these words, many faces changed, visibly surprised.

In the whole of Shenzhou, the only one who could be addressed as Professor Yuwen was Yu Wenming.

Yu Wenming could be considered the sole pillar of Shenzhou’s physics community during a time when local talent in the field was extremely scarce.

He once studied at the Global Center, where many professors from Shenzhou University and researchers from the International Strategic Studies Institute tried to retain him, but he eventually chose to return to his homeland to serve Shenzhou.

Yu Wenming’s teacher was also the head of the International Strategic Studies Institute at the Global Center in the last century.

Without such a protective mentor, his return to Shenzhou during an era when it had little say on the international stage would not have been so smooth, even if Bureau 723 sent people to welcome him.

To the left, a genius; to the right, a lunatic.

Particularly, those who study physics and are geniuses often exhibit some neurotic tendencies and are known for their peculiar temperaments and natures.

Yu Wenming was an extreme case.

It wasn’t just the younger generation whom he would treat coldly for not keeping up with his intellectual level, but also his seniors.

Ye Wanlan, a history scholar, was actually a close friend of Yu Wenming?

The crowd exchanged looks, all seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.

But they also knew, Academician Wu had no reason to lie about such a matter.

"The submarine concept was something Wanlan participated in during its early stages," Academician Wu smiled again. "I wanted her to join the team back then, but she refused because she was still in high school and had not taken the college entrance exam."

After finishing her explanation, she introduced the aforementioned young girl to Ye Wanlan, "Wanlan, this is Wan Lingyu. You are about the same age, so you’ll be working on experiments together."

"Sure." Ye Wanlan approached and stretched out her hand to Wan Lingyu, "Hello, Ye Wanlan."

"Wan Lingyu, I look forward to working with you." Wan Lingyu examined her with some curiosity, "Are you really a close friend of Professor Yuwen?"

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "Sort of."

"Can you really tolerate his temper?" Wan Lingyu exclaimed in surprise, "Even my mentor can’t stand it and often ends up at a loss for words."

"Usually—" Ye Wanlan calmly said, "when we talk, the one who ends up speechless is the literature professor."

"My God!" Wan Lingyu was even more shocked, "No way, I have to tell my mentor to cheer her up."

"Old Wu." After a moment’s hesitation, the middle-aged man spoke up again, "Shall I go and pass your words on to Nan Ze and the others? They were just impulsive. Once they know what happened, they’ll come back."

Academician Wu’s expression turned somber, "No need. If they want to leave, let them leave."

"Old Wu makes sense," Ye Wanlan restrainedly added, "Such people are not suited to stay on the project team."

"It’s just that with Nan Ze and the others gone, we’re really short on manpower," Wan Lingyu looked somewhat dejected. "We’re at a critical juncture, and if this phase can’t be completed on time, the subsequent steps will be indefinitely delayed."

"Manpower? We’re not lacking," Ye Wanlan pondered briefly. "I’ll ask him if he’s recently become available, I’m not sure if he’s done with his work."

Wan Lingyu appeared surprised as she saw Ye Wanlan taking out her phone, seemingly engaging in a group chat.

[YN]: @Crazy Scientist

[Crazy Scientist]: Here! What does YN sis command?

[YN]: How’s the research on the Atlantis Stone going?

[Cultured Person]: Yeah, why haven’t we heard anything?

[Crazy Scientist]: Don’t even start! Apart from determining that it’s not an element from Earth, I still haven’t figured out what these elements are for.

[Crazy Scientist]: How could there be an element that has no use? Not even radiation! Without radiation, it shouldn’t even exist!

[Ghostbuster Bro]: Yeh Xingli, you’re not up to it.

[Crazy Scientist]: So, I’ve decided to shelve this research and take a proper break, rest a bit, and maybe take a trip around Shenzhou.

[YN]: Good timing, I have a favor to ask of you.

[Crazy Scientist]: What is it? I’ll pack up and come over right now.

Ye Wanlan had saved his life many times; not just one favor, but even ten he would oblige!

[YN]: Hmm, we can talk when you get here.

After sending this message, Ye Wanlan raised her head, "Old Wu, I’ve called someone in. He alone is worth a hundred people."

Academician Wu: "???"

Who?!