"Forget this one..."
After considering his chances of recruiting Dr. Z, Xia Xu finally shook his head.
Judging by Yu Zhengqing's description, Dr. Z was not simply a researcher but also a manager, making him one of Andra's middle-to-upper-level personnel, with considerable power within the organization.
Under those circumstances, recruiting him with Xia Xu's current resources was clearly unrealistic. Even at a normal company, changing jobs might not be easy, let alone at a force like the Andra Group, which had already gone far beyond the realm of business.
Even if Dr. Z wanted to leave, Andra would not allow it. As far as Andra was concerned, the departure of Dr. Z, who possessed the techniques for creating Beastmen and for genetic fusion, would mean a leak of confidential technology.
Besides, Dr. Z's methods were far too sinister. He treated human lives like dirt and conducted human experiments without restraint, making him a poor fit for someone who placed himself in the "lawful" camp.
Recruiting someone like that posed more risks than benefits, and they would not get along either. Although Xia Xu was not a stickler for rules, he had not reached the point of disregarding life and placing profit above everything else. There were still lines that had to be drawn.
"Then I can only hope Yao Fu gives me a pleasant surprise."
Xia Xu mulled this over. Having found nothing after a circuit of the underground laboratory, he retraced his steps, said goodbye to Zhang Qun, and left on foot with A Tuo. Heading in the direction Yao Fu had gone, his silhouette gradually vanished into the darkness.
With Yao Fu's departure from Xinyuan Pharmaceuticals, this scene in Batman had ended. Earlier, while Yao Fu was fleeing the scene, Xia Xu had checked his attribute panel and