Filed to story: Sweetheart Do You Still Love Me
“Okay.”
After Sonny left, Yelena regained her curious expression.She pointed to a bottle of purple liquid in the corner and asked, “Elspeth, what is this thing?”
“Oh, this? It’s a highly corrosive acid.You must absolutely avoid touching it.”
Just as Yelena was about to reach out and touch it, she immediately withdrew her hand upon hearing those words, feeling a lingering fear.
“Phew, thank goodness I didn’t touch it.”
Looking at her reckless appearance, Elspeth could only advise her helplessly.
“Alright, just be careful.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not a fool.”
Elspeth remembered that she had a meeting scheduled for noon, so she asked Yelena to stay in the laboratory and rest for a moment while she went to the adjacent room to hold the meeting.
Yelena repeatedly assured her she wouldn’t touch anything in the laboratory.
Seeing how obedient and well-behaved she was, Elspeth finally felt relieved.
After Elspeth left the laboratory, everyone who should attend the meeting had already gathered.
She sat down on the top chair and glanced at the people on both sides.
“We have gathered here today for a meeting to discuss our recent progress in the development of medicine.Regarding this medication, we have performed tests and obtained promising results.Based on my observation, once the final test is successfully completed, we can proceed with production.Are there any inquiries or concerns from anyone?”
Silence filled the room.
Everyone was well aware of the implications of the final test.
Therefore, they were in need of a lab rat, or to be more precise, a test subject.
As long as the drug demonstrated positive results on them, it could be approved for production.
However, the question remained-where could they find a suitable lab rat? Setting aside the associated risks, they lacked expertise in developing this particular type of medication and had no established credibility.
Should they personally infect someone? Clearly, it was impractical, and furthermore, nobody would willingly volunteer for such a sacrifice.
Ultimately, a voice from the corner raised the delicate question, “So, who should be the subject of this experiment?”
Elspeth knew it was a sensitive topic, but it couldn’t be avoided now.
“My suggestion is to find someone willing to receive the medication.”
The person next to her, Harper, replied with a troubled expression.
“Miss Elspeth, I’ve asked people nearby, but none of them are willing to undergo treatment with the new drug.”
“Not a single one?”
Harper nodded, choosing not to say anything further.
At this point, another person voiced their frustration.
“We’ve worked so hard for so long, and we’re on the verge of success, but we can’t even find a person.”
“I really don’t understand the meaning of starting this research in the first place.”
“I think we should disband now.It’s a waste of time being here, and it serves no purpose.”
Elspeth gave him a cold glance.
“Miss Lynwood, I know you may not like hearing this, but what I’m saying is the truth.Look at how hard we’ve worked.We’re about to enter production, but we’re stuck at this point.”
She coldly responded, “I will find someone willing to participate in the experiment.”
“How can you guarantee that?”
The person leaned back, smirking mockingly.
“Miss Lynwood, don’t make grand promises you can’t keep.Are you planning to use yourself as the test subject?”
As soon as those words were spoken, Harper stood up instantly.
“Do you even know what you’re saying?”
Initially, he thought Elspeth was just an ordinary woman, so he could brush off her words.But seeing Harper suddenly stand up, he became even more provocative.
“What’s the matter? I can’t even talk about it? Then tell me, what should we do now? I’ve invested so much time, energy, and brainpower.Are all of these meaningless?”
Elspeth pulled on Harper’s arm.
“Enough, Harper.Don’t argue with him about these things.”
“Miss Lynwood has a keen eye.So now, who can tell me what we should do?”
This was indeed a very difficult question that Elspeth couldn’t figure out how to answer immediately.
“I have an idea.How about this? We disband the laboratory, split the invested money among us, and we all go our separate ways.What do you think?”
Harper sneered in response.
“Well, you’re quite intriguing.You haven’t contributed a single penny to the experiment, and yet you expect to take the money and walk away? Your audacity knows no bounds.”
The person immediately turned red and got defensive.
“I may not have invested any money, but I’ve spent so much time, effort, and brainpower.Are those not worth anything?”
“Are you sure you’re telling the truth? Every time I come to the laboratory, I see you lazily hiding in the corner.How about this? Mr.Fisher, why don’t you report on your recent work to me?”
Rufus was caught off guard by that comment and couldn’t say a word.
“Anyway, I don’t care.You must provide me with a reasonable explanation and a proper solution.Otherwise, I won’t rest until I get one.”
“Alright, Harper.Stop arguing.”
Arguing with a knave like that would only anger oneself more but do nothing to the other.
“I understand, Miss Lynwood.”
Harper sat down and looked at Rufus, making him feel uneasy.
“How about we do it this way? Give me another two days.If I can’t find a suitable candidate, I’ll get infected, and we’ll use me as the test subject.What are your opinions about that?”
Without thinking, Harper immediately rejected, “That’s not going to work.You’re the head of this research.What if something happens to you after you get infected? What will happen to this research?”
Harper’s words sounded reasonable, and everyone at the scene nodded in agreement except Rufus.
“Why would it not work? She’s the head of research, so the more she has to lead by example.”
Rufus drank some water and replied nonchalantly, “I have a suggestion.Since you’re not willing to let her become a test subject, why don’t you become one instead?”
Harper’s eyes were overflowing with rage.
“Rufus, don’t think that I’m afraid to kick your “ss.”
“My, oh, my.You want to kick my “ss?”
“That’s enough!”
