Chapter 117 – Ahhhhhhhhhhhh [and More]
Clinical trials take a certain amount of time. Of course, Duan Shu Tong couldn’t just sit around waiting for the results. In his free time, he studied many books and papers related to medicine.
Seeing how hardworking Duan Shu Tong was, Han Ling felt that he couldn’t waste his time either, so he gathered many different documents and began to study.
In order to keep up with the boss, other researchers in the laboratory also began to study hard day and night.
The lab was filled with an atmosphere of active and positive learning.
After getting acquainted with Duan Shu Tong, the junior researchers didn’t fear him any more, and they would ask him questions if there were anything they didn’t understand. Each time, Duan Shu Tong would perfectly resolve their confusion over the topic.
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When the junior researchers thought of all the hate comments about Duan Shu Tong online, they would shout in their hearts: If you call this a bad student, then aren’t you the dregs at the bottom of the barrel?
The more time they spent with Duan Shu Tong, the more convinced they were of his genius.
They really wanted to see the shocked looks on these haters’ faces once the new drug was released!
At the end of December, Shan Quan County got colder and colder.
After Duan Shu Tong got off work, he wrapped himself up tightly in his down jacket and put on his gloves. When he got on his bike, he felt that he really should buy a scooter since his driver’s license was no longer suspended.
Cycling in the winter was really cold.
By the time he got home, he was shivering from head to toe and his fingers were completely frozen. He turned on the floor heater and took a hot bath to quickly warm up his body.
Feeling hungry, he was just about to make a casual dinner when the doorbell rang.
Who could it be at this hour?
Duan Shu Tong put down the dishes in his hands, opened the door, and used the lights under the eaves to see who the visitor was.
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When he saw who the person was, a hot current seemed to roll over his heart and he was a little dazed.
Seeing that Duan Shu Tong wasn’t responding, the person outside in the courtyard rang the doorbell again. Their eyes glimmered with joy.
Duan Shu Tong came back to his senses. He forgot to change out of his slippers* and went directly to the courtyard door.
[*T/N: It is customary for Chinese people to wear slippers inside the house to keep the interior clean, and they would change into their outdoor shoes whenever they go outside.]
He opened the courtyard door and was about to pull Xi Duan into a hug when a familiar voice stopped him in his tracks. “Young Master Duan, long time no see.”
Two other people appeared from behind Xi Duan. It was Cen Ning and Liu Zhi Fei.
That was close. They almost got caught in the act.
Duan Shu Tong quickly got his emotions and expression in order and said with a smile, “Have you eaten yet?”
“No.” Xi Duan shook his head.
Duan Shu Tong turned his body sideways to allow them passage. “Cen-ge, Liu-ge, come in. Let’s eat together. I was about to cook.”
After entering the house, Duan Shu Tong went to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients.
Cen Ning hurriedly said, “Let us help. We’ll get it done faster with more hands.”
Liu Zhi Fei nodded in agreement.
Duan Shu Tong politely declined, “You’ve had a long journey from Yan City to here. You guys should rest a bit first.”
Xi Duan suddenly spoke up, “You guys rest. I will help Shu Tong.”
Since the boss has spoken, Cen Ning and Liu Zhi Fei could only comply. So the two men obediently sat on the living room sofa and silently watched their boss and Young Master Duan enter the kitchen together.
And they closed the kitchen door.
Cen Ning said, “…Let’s watch some TV.” Who knew when they would actually be able to eat?
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Liu Zhi Fei scratched his head, “Has President Xi ever cooked before?” Wouldn’t he just cause trouble for Young Master Duan in the kitchen?
In the kitchen, Xi Duan didn’t make trouble. He conscientiously washed the dishes and did whatever Duan Shu Tong asked him to do, and when he didn’t know how to do something he would humbly ask for advice.
“Why did you come here so suddenly?” Duan Shu Tong asked.
Xi Duan prudently washed the dished. Then he said in an earnest tone, “Tomorrow is New Year’s Day. We have the day off.”
“You normally don’t take the day off even when your employees are off.” Duan Shu Tong teased, “Tell me, what did you come here for?”
Sometimes it could be troubling when your lover was too smart.
“The Provincial Hospital needs to update a batch of medical equipment, and has the intention to cooperate with NT.” Xi Duan said. Then he showed the washed dishes to Duan Shu Tong and asked, “Is this okay?”
Duan Shu Tong nodded and asked with a teasing smile, “Then why didn’t President Jiang come?”
Xi Duan wiped the water from his hands and stood up straight. His tall figure made the originally spacious kitchen look cramped.
He took a step forward and pinned the young man between himself and the edge of the counter. With an implicit smile in his handsome eyes, he lowered his voice and said, “Because I want to come.”