Dr. Chen accepted the letter of recommendation with both hands.
Its already bright eyes grew even brighter, the azure-green motes within its body flashing rapidly, almost merging into a single mass, before it quickly suppressed them.
Then it inclined its head slightly and expressed its gratitude with restrained clarity.
Tactfully refraining from further disturbing the conversation between Councilor Su and the Dean of the Edge, its figure swayed slightly as the pale violet glow rapidly contracted, vanishing from the Two-dimensional Evolution Laboratory's office.
The air fell silent.
Zheng Qing finally had the chance to discuss his other reason for coming to the laboratory today with Su Shijun. However, he did not speak immediately, patiently waiting for her to finish the report at hand.
"Ancient Castle—"
He had barely spoken the name when the witch behind the desk raised a hand and interrupted him.
"—Handle it however it should be handled."
Su Shijun adjusted the large red-rimmed glasses on her face. Looking somewhat weary, she let out a heavy sigh. "You don't need to ask for my opinion... But I'm still very happy that you came to tell me about this."
Her eyes curved into crescents.
Wiping away a trace of fatigue, she revealed a hint of happiness.
Zheng Qing did not know what there was to be happy about. He frowned slightly and reminded her, "—You know, many people feel that The Alliance has relaxed its controls over many experiments these past few years... At a time like this, if the school deals with Ancient Castle, they may find it hard to accept and feel that the school is targeting them... They won't go looking for trouble with Buji Island, but they will come looking for trouble with you. After all, you're an Upper Councilor of the Moonlit Parliament."
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