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Over the next few days, Xavier was barely at home, for he had been spending time with his physicist
friend.
As for Winnie, she naturally didn’t stay idle. Instead, she got in touch with her friend from the Livingsfill
Physics Research Center to get a better picture of the situation.
Unfortunately, her friend was bogged down by recent problems of her own. Therefore, Winnie could
barely get in contact with her, and even when she did, they didn’t get to talk in-depth.
Just like that, Xavier finally received some good news on the fifth day—a member of the Livingsfill
Physics Research Center was in the process of resigning. She wasn’t a citizen of Yartran and had
handed in her resignation letter, which was awaiting approval.
With her departure, a vacancy was not only created, but the project she was working on also needed
an immediate replacement. The situation consequently created the perfect opportunity for Andrew’s
girlfriend.
Nonetheless, replacing the leaving staff was easier said than done. Xavier’s classmate had mentioned
that Andrew’s girlfriend still needed to take a written test, go for an interview, and sit through a final
evaluation before she could be accepted by the research center.
To obtain such an opportunity was so difficult that even Wilhelm had failed to do so previously.
Thus, when Xavier and Winnie went to see him to discuss the matter, Wilhelm was naturally surprised
by the development.
He hadn’t expected Xavier to move so quickly and to be so lucky as to have one of the researchers at
the research center resign.
Still, the matter wasn’t as easy as Xavier imagined it would be.
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Firstly, they had to inform Andrew’s girlfriend to make the necessary preparations. Secondly, they had
to make an appointment with the research center, which was where the problem lay.
The physicist who had been liaising with Xavier’s classmate passed away all of a sudden.
As a result, everything they had discussed previously was delayed, on top of the fact that they had lost
the opportunity to even present their proposal.
Due to that, Xavier fell into a long silence.
Not only were all his earlier efforts wasted, but he only had half the amount of time previously available.
At the sight of the gloomy Xavier, Winnie comforted him, “This always happens when we collaborate
with others. Relationships are fraught with uncertainty, and no one can predict when an accident will
occur. Therefore, depending on ourselves is still the most reliable choice.”
“I know, but I don’t want to admit defeat just like that.” Xavier’s soul was still brimming with defiance.
“I’m sure there’s another way.”
With that, he picked up his jacket and prepared to head out.
However, Winnie held him back. “You should get some rest. Have you forgotten about my friend? I’ll
get in touch with her.”
Before Xavier had a chance to protest, Winnie had already given her friend a call.
When the call finally connected after ringing a long time, Winnie got straight to the point.
“Lisanne, there’s something important I have to talk to you in person about. Are you free? I would like
to meet you… Yes, the earlier the better… All right, I’ll see you soon.”
Upon ending the call, Winnie waved her phone at Xavier’s face. “Done. I’ve already made an
appointment with my friend. Since you must be exhausted after the past few days, you should rest at
home and wait for my updates.”
Xavier frowned in response. “Why don’t you let me come with you? To be honest, this wasn’t your
business to begin with.”
“What are you talking about? You’re just being foolish. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t even need to do
this. Besides, my friend doesn’t like strangers, so it’s better that I go alone this time. I’ll introduce you at
the next opportunity.
Giving Xavier no room to argue, Winnie grabbed her bag and left.
Meanwhile, in a café opposite Livingsfill Physics Research Center, Lisanne had already ordered coffee
by the time Winnie arrived.
She was Lucas’ fraternal twin and shared a close relationship with Winnie.
After greeting each other, Winnie sat down opposite her.
“Lisanne, why did you come so early?” Winnie glanced at her watch. “I came ten minutes earlier on
purpose, and from the looks of it, you have probably been here longer than that.”
“I just came out to get some air.” Beset by problems recently, Lisanne looked visibly haggard. “It’s just
too suffocating inside the research center. Also, the sudden passing of one of the professors has
brought a sense of gloom to the office. By the way, I’ve taken the liberty to order you coffee.”
“Thank you.” While stirring her coffee, Winnie explained, “Actually, I’m aware of the matter, and
technically speaking, I’m here somewhat because of it.”
“What?” Lisanne was taken aback. “Are you saying Professor Houlter’s death has something to do with
you? You’re scaring me.”
“No!” Winnie felt nonplussed. “You’re overthinking it. Actually…”
Winnie related everything about Xavier’s challenge and all the latter’s efforts to Lisanne.
Upon hearing the story, Lisanne’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Oh my God! Do you know the researcher
who has tendered her resignation is actually me?”
“You?” It was Winnie’s turn to be shocked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“That’s right.” Lisanne let out a sigh. “When we were on the phone a few days ago, didn’t I tell you that I
was just swamped with work? My resignation was the real reason I was so busy then.”
Winnie was puzzled by what she heard. “Didn’t you say that you enjoy the working environment at the
research center? Why did you suddenly quit? What happened?”
“I do.” Lisanne nodded before elaborating with a frown. “Previously, when my research reached a
crucial stage, I applied for access rights to the main database. However, it wasn’t approved because
I’m not a citizen of Yartran. They subsequently requested that either I change my nationality or my
research would be suspended.
“This was where I felt they had gone overboard, as there’s no way I would give up my Chanaean
citizenship. After all, when I first chose to come to Yartran for further studies, my objective back then
was to go back and serve my country one day. Sadly, they are now forcing me to change my
citizenship.
“In a fit of rage, I handed in my resignation, figuring that it was time I return to my country.
Unfortunately, they refused to release me, causing me to quarrel with them. That’s the reason why I’m
not eating or sleeping properly, as just thinking about the matter alone riles me up. If the woman you’re
talking about can take my place, it would be perfect because I would be able to return to Chanaea.”
“So that’s what happened.” Winnie couldn’t help but frown. “Truth be told, such methods of talent
retention are pretty common. However, now that Professor Houlter—who was supposedly responsible
for the matter—has died suddenly, it seems the issue of the replacement has been simply neglected.”
Lisanne heaved another sigh. “That’s right. He truly is gone.”
Out of the blue, a thought struck her.
“Winnie, there’s actually someone in the research center who can’t wait for me to leave. Therefore, I
can probably work with him this time…”
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