The Favored Heiress
Chapter 479: I Want Researcher Li Qiao

Chapter 479: Chapter 479: I Want Researcher Li Qiao

The Medical Alliance’s inspection experts were brought to the top-floor conference room of the research institute.

In a room that could accommodate hundreds of people, there were countless research personnel in attendance to show support and visit.

Although this team only consisted of a mere dozen or so individuals, each one was an internationally renowned medical expert.

To be able to exchange ideas with them would undeniably be of more value than the institute’s own research, without any exaggeration.

As the person responsible for reception, Director Wang Zheng of the research institute stayed by Su Moshi’s side throughout the entire process, explaining the institute’s contributions and experiences over the years.

About twenty minutes later, Wang Zheng suggested with a sycophantic smile, "Chairman Su, what do you think... shall we visit the various departments of the research institute next?"

Suppressing a curl of his lips, Su Moshi looked around the conference room indifferently, "Director Wang, whatever you arrange is fine, we are guests, and guests should follow the host’s lead."

"Ei, ei, right this way please, I’ll take you to our institute’s scientific achievement exhibition area first, many of which have won international awards."

Soon, Wang Zheng led the Medical Alliance experts through various buildings.

Such a ceremonial visit naturally did not require too many research personnel to accompany.

However, as the gene mutation project team was highly regarded by the Medical Alliance, all team members, with the exception of the two academicians, were accompanying at the back of the group.

Before long, in the achievement exhibition hall, Researcher Li Qiao hung back at the end of the team, glancing sideways occasionally with a look of disinterest.

Wang Zheng followed Su Moshi closely, one moment discussing research philosophies, the next introducing research directions, his voice with its rising and falling intonations constantly echoing throughout the hall.

"Director Wang, have all the researchers from the gene mutation team arrived?"

At that moment, Su Moshi stood in front of a new drug display, glancing back at seven or eight researchers not far away, his gaze intentionally landing on Li Qiao.

Wang Zheng hastily nodded and called out, "Li Ru, come over here. Chairman Su, she is the representative of our gene mutation team, feel free to ask her any questions."

Su Moshi looked at her tranquilly, his voice gentle as he spoke, "Can’t I ask someone else?"

Wang Zheng was startled, not understanding his intention but still forced an answer, "Of course, you can."

"Then I’ll choose myself." Su Moshi, with one hand in his pocket, watched as Li Ru froze on the spot, a pleasing curve forming on his thin lips, "Let’s go with that researcher named... Li Qiao."

Su Moshi looked at the badge on Li Qiao’s chest, raised an eyebrow, and said with a composed expression, "I’ve long heard that the institute is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, but this is my first time seeing such a young researcher."

Li Ru, with an embarrassed expression, stepped aside, looking at Su Moshi, not daring to make a move.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze focused on Li Qiao.

The Medical Alliance might have come in the name of inspection, but everyone was aware that they absolutely could not screw this up.

Director Wang nervously called out to Li Qiao, "Xiao, Xiao Li, come over here."

What’s with this child?

Was he frightened silly by such a grand occasion?

That walk over, like a cat’s tread, with hands in his pockets, so leisurely and unhurried.

Seconds later, Li Qiao came before Su Moshi, lifted his eyelids to gaze at him, and in a flash... the two exchanged smiles.

Su Moshi’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he plainly stared at Li Qiao with laughing eyes, "From now on, it would be troublesome for Researcher Li."

Li Qiao arched an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of unusual emotion, "No trouble, it’s what I should do."

Su Moshi called for Li Qiao to accompany him, so Wang Zheng couldn’t say much about it.

Li Ru, who was in the same group, clenched her silver teeth in frustration but could not erupt.

She had been standing by Li Qiao’s side just now and clearly saw the deep amusement hiding in Su Moshi’s eyes.

This man appeared refined and gentle, seemingly harmless.

But a closer observation would reveal the politeness and distance in his attitude.

The smile hanging on his face was probably just a disguise, and attempting to please or get close to him would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

In a blink of an eye, Su Moshi called Li Qiao to the neighboring equipment exhibition area.

Wang Zheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and gestured for everyone to quickly follow.

Since there were outsiders present, Su Moshi and Li Qiao’s interactions were minimal, occasionally discussing the achievements of the exhibition area – one acting with propriety and the other as mild as water.

Forty minutes later, the expert committee finally returned to the conference room on the top floor.

Su Moshi led the other experts into the conference room, followed by Wang Zheng and two academicians, seemingly engaged in some pre-meeting exchange.

Near the research bench, Lian Zhen handed Li Qiao a cup of warm water. "I didn’t expect Chairman Su to be so young. What’s his specialty?"

Information about Su Moshi was sparse on the internet; if it weren’t for this inspection, many would not know that the Medical Alliance’s Chairman was so young.

Li Qiao thanked him, took a few sips of water to moisten her throat, and then pressed her lips together before saying, "Surgery."

Lian Zhen nodded, about to speak, when a very impolite sneer came from behind, "Yo, youth really is different – just ten minutes of accompanying the tour and you’ve already figured out his specialty."

Li Ru stood behind Li Qiao at the research bench, arms crossed, her eyes brimming with dissatisfaction and scorn for Li Qiao.

No wonder the Medical Alliance’s Chairman specifically asked her to answer questions; it seems... there might be something fishy.

Lian Zhen frowned and looked at Li Ru, lowering his voice to remind her, "Sister Lee, the people from the Medical Alliance are in the conference room; you should watch what you say."

"Watch what?" Li Ru sneered, "Afraid people will find out what you’ve done? Isn’t it just flaunting your looks to fawn over the Chairman? If you dare to do it, why not have the courage to admit it?"

Li Qiao, with one hand holding the water cup and her other hand resting on the chair back, slowly turned around and spread her hands towards the conference room. "In that case, I’ll leave it to Researcher Li to do more ’ingratiating’, please don’t let me answer any more questions. It’s troublesome."

"You..." It was at this moment that Li Ru realized the words she had just spoken inadvertently insulted the experts from the Medical Alliance as well.

She clenched her teeth in anger, dropped her arms, and turned to stride back to the research bench on her high heels.

For a moment, no one spoke, but the looks everyone gave Li Qiao carried a significant meaning.

...

A few minutes later, Wang Zheng walked out of the conference room, signaling for the members of his group and other observing scientific researchers to come in for the meeting.

This multimedia conference room, capable of accommodating fifty people, was now full to the brim with researchers from the same field who had come because of its reputation.

At the round table in the conference room, Su Moshi and Wang Zheng sat at the head, with other experts and two academics scattered to their sides.

The rest from other research institutes all took their places behind them in the observer seats, and the task of explaining the project was undertaken by Li Ru.

Li Ru’s presentation for the full thirty minutes was by the book. As a researcher with considerable experience, her terminology was extremely professional.

Only after she pronounced the last word did Su Moshi, stroking his chin, look at Li Ru with a calm gaze: "Is there anything else?"