The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 831 - 830: 726 Medical Research Base

Chapter 831: Chapter 830: 726 Medical Research Base

Peng Xi from the biomedical engineering department wouldn’t be left behind, "Let’s not fight over the field of medicine, Lu Mian’s true strength lies in biomedical sciences. I have insider information, there’s no need for everyone to make such an ugly scene!"

He was introduced by Pan Jiancheng, whose strong recommendation, coupled with Lu Mian’s achievements, made her a student everyone coveted.

The old professor from the music department, Kunyang, rarely returned to the university, and had it not been for Fu Yu mentioning this matter to him, he would likely not have connected Lu Mian with the top scorer of the college entrance examination.

He waved his hand, "Although Lu Mian didn’t pursue the path of an art student, to be honest, I’ve seen her live performance, and her piano playing is truly unparalleled."

Kunyang had been present at a scene where Chu Kong was taking on disciples and had heard Lu Mian play the piano; it had lingered in his ears ever since. Adding to that, Lu Mian’s talent for composing music, it was indeed a pity that she was not recruited into his department.

Several deans and professors were arguing to the point of being red in the face, all were cultured individuals, but at that moment, no one was willing to back down.

It wasn’t until a teacher from the admissions office hurried over to report.

"She’s applied, she’s applied! Lu Mian has applied!"

——

In her spare moments, Lu Mian sent the list for the thank-you banquet to Xiao Jianli.

Xiao Jianli looked through each name and was quite surprised when he came across a few familiar ones.

"Isn’t this Su Qinghe from the Su Family?" the old man asked Mo Si.

Mo Si nodded.

"And this Guo Shuitian, I remember he’s from the criminal investigation department, right?"

Mo Si nodded again.

"This Han Jin..."

Mo Si replied, "From the provincial education bureau."

Xiao Jianli exclaimed "Ah," recalling the name. He had met him once when he invited Dean Kang Hongbin for a meal.

Back then, he only knew that Han Jin was acquainted with Lu Mian, but he wasn’t aware that their relationship had progressed to the point of inviting Han Jin to a thank-you banquet.

Xiao Jianli initially thought that Lu Mian’s social circle was limited to classmates and teachers from the school. Seeing these names on the list, he was rather surprised.

"Mo Si, help me prepare some invitations," Xiao Jianli took this matter seriously, and as he spoke, he went to get his own writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone, ready to personally write the invitations.

It wasn’t necessary to go through such trouble for peers of the same age, but since some of the guests were elders, as Mianmian’s prospective in-law, they certainly couldn’t skimp on the proper etiquette.

Mo Si remained silent.

On the other side, Xiao Qimo walked out of the study and reminded him, "No need for that, a phone call will do."

Xiao Jianli was unswayed, "Don’t rely too much on the name of the Xiao Family to do as you please. If you lose decorum, what will these people think of Mianmian?"

"..." Xiao Qimo opened his mouth.

Truth be told, it was Lu Mian who could do as she pleased...

Even if she didn’t invite these people, they would still eagerly attend the banquet.

Xiao Qimo pushed up his glasses and said no more.

Just then, his phone rang, he picked it up and returned to the study.

The door closed.

The call was from Butler Xin of Shuitian Farm.

Butler Xin was in charge of coordinating with the underground laboratory at the farm, and calling at this time likely meant there was an issue.

Xiao Qimo answered the call.

"Mr. Qimo, there’s something I need to discuss with you. If the drugs developed by the laboratory go to market, we should give the lab an official name for future approval processes."

Initially, Xiao Qimo hadn’t expected the projects at Shuitian Farm to progress so quickly. Now as the development was on the right track, although he didn’t expect to make much money, the approval process indeed needed to be followed.

The man pondered for a moment, "Call it... 726 Pharmaceutical Research Base."

"726?" Mr. Shin pondered for a moment. He could understand a medical research base, but why call it 726? Their lab wasn’t established on July 26th.

However, he remembered that there seemed to be a case referred to as the 726 kidnapping case.

Xiao Qimo smiled but didn’t explain, only saying decisively, "That’s settled then."

Mr. Shin took the order, "Alright Mr. Qimo, please send my regards to Miss Lu."

After hanging up the phone, Mr. Shin muttered about the strange new name as he handed over his mobile and went into the laboratory.

He announced the news to everyone.

They all struggled to understand, "Mr. Shin, why that name?"

Mr. Shin shook his head. Surely it wasn’t to commemorate the 726 kidnapping case; after all, the case had nothing to do with Mr. Qimo.

Nevertheless, the young Dong Li caught on quickly and said, "You seniors are so involved in research that you’ve lost all sense of romance."

"So tell us, why is it?"

"726 means ’7 loves 6’, right? Mr. Qimo and Miss Lu, one is a 7, the other a 6. Isn’t it obvious they’re flaunting their love?"

Dong Li put it that way.

"..."

A group of older researchers smacked their lips. After pondering the meaning, they dispersed with a tang of sour grapes.

—

Xiao Jianli directly reserved a top-floor private room at Wucheng’s largest hotel to host a banquet for Lu Mian in appreciation of her teachers.

He specifically chose the weekend so that the school’s teachers and students were on holiday, ensuring no classes were missed.

Before Lu Mian and the others arrived, the hotel was already buzzing with activity.

The waiters began setting up inside and out early on, and the cleaning ladies polished the floors till they shone like mirrors.

All the parking spaces at the entrance were reserved, and as noon approached, one unassuming car after another entered the parking area.

The lavish ceremony attracted many passersby who couldn’t help but stop and watch, all curious.

"Who’s putting on such a grand event?"

"Do you even need to ask? It’s certainly some big shot from the province or the city! Look at those cars, all official vehicles for leaders!"

"No wonder..."

It wasn’t until the hotel’s banner was hung that everyone learned the truth.

[Congratulations to Lu Mian for achieving an incredible score of 789, becoming the national science section’s top scorer!]

"It’s Lu Mian’s thanksgiving banquet for her teachers..."

"The thanksgiving banquet of a top scorer is indeed extraordinary..."

"Not to mention, the Lu family’s ancestors must be blessing them! First, they had a top scorer Lu Xi, and this year another top scorer, Lu Mian!"

A few middle-aged women stood across the road, quite moved.

"Look at Fu Man, so skilled at raising children. Her eldest daughter straight up becomes the top scorer of the college entrance examination, and I heard her younger daughter also did well, getting into Beijing University Music Department and even becoming a star!"

The middle-aged woman speaking was a former colleague of Fu Man’s, making her an acquaintance.

"Truly a winner in life. If I had a top scorer daughter like hers, I could laugh myself back to life even after dying!"

"Indeed, it would be so prestigious to mention! But it seems Fu Man no longer lives in Wucheng. Let me ask her!"

Saying this, the colleague took a photo of the banner at the hotel entrance and sent it to Fu Man.

[Sister Fu, congratulations! Your daughter’s thanksgiving banquet is so impressive with so many leaders attending!]