Zuo Quan's Gift

"Too little time!"

Time flies when you're engrossed in research.

After returning from Qing'an, Zhang Xuezhou immersed himself in the laboratory, but he felt that time flew by.

If the scheduled time hadn't arrived, Zhang Xuezhou would still be researching and experimenting with medicinal herb combinations.

He had only half an hour left before returning to the other world, which forced Zhang Xuezhou to interrupt the experiment.

He will be using the X432 medical device for rest and recuperation this time, but there are still issues with the adjustment of the equipment, which will require some time to prepare.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't greet Zhang Manqian and Ren Anran, who were in the laboratory on the other side. He took off his disposable laboratory attire, looked at his underwear which was stained brown by the drug vapor, and couldn't help but take a deep breath of the air outside the laboratory.

"Committee Member Zhang!"

Outside the laboratory, Zuo Teng waved to Zhang Xuezhou from a distance.

He glanced at the time displayed on the communicator and couldn't help but think that Zhang Xuezhou was too good at timing things.

The other party hadn't given them any time to deal with external matters, so Zuo Teng and Zhang Xuezhou didn't have time for a long discussion, but Zuo Teng had no choice but to contact Zhang Xuezhou.

"It takes me about fifteen minutes to adjust the X432 medical device, about three minutes to walk there, and ten minutes to adjust my physical condition!"

Zhang Xuezhou's calm voice made Zuo Teng feel terrible.

He had been waiting here for four days, but Zhang Xuezhou only gave him two minutes to speak.

However, Zhang Xuezhou's words still left Zuo Teng with some doubts, and even though he had something to ask Zhang Xuezhou, he couldn't help but ask him about it.

"Are you currently using X432 Medical to treat your physical ailments?" Zuo Teng asked.

"Hmm, his brain isn't functioning well; he needs treatment!"

"You're so rich!"

High-end medical treatments costing eight or nine million yuan often involve just lying down for a short period, with no certainty about the treatment's effectiveness. Sometimes, it might even just involve twelve hours of deep sleep. Even Zuo Teng couldn't bring himself to do something so drastic, especially since such high-end medical treatments require specific indicators, which are even more troublesome.

Zuo Teng exclaimed in surprise, but Zhang Xuezhou didn't offer any further explanation.

His current situation is somewhat bad. Even though Ren Yisheng helped him suppress the pain in his brain, he could break through Ren Yisheng's suppression as long as Zhang Xuezhou released his Technique Method or exerted his realm suppression slightly, since their mental levels were relatively similar.

At this point, Zhang Xuezhou could only use the X432 medical unit as a makeshift solution. Even if it didn't play a significant role, it would be better than nothing, as long as it could slow down the injury and delay the recovery.

"Did you come here because you're amazed by my wealth?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"I've come to invite you to my home," Zuo Teng said, rubbing his hands together.

"Speak like a human being!"

"My dad has taken a liking to you," Zuo Teng whispered. "He seems to want me to win you over, especially since he's learned that many young Sequence Holder coming to North Rehe. He's very interested in you now and wants to maintain a good relationship with a rising star like you from the Alliance States!"

"Interpersonal relationships aren't something you can just win over," Zhang Xuezhou said, shaking his head.

"It's beneficial!"

What are the benefits?

You'll see when you get there!

Zuo Teng pointed in the direction of Western Capital City, which made Zhang Xuezhou shake his head.

"Please thank Committee Member Zuo Quan for his kindness, but I currently need to receive X432 medical treatment and am also developing drugs in the lab to treat my illness, so I won't be able to visit Committee Member Zuo Quan in Western Capital City for the time being!"

"Hey, you can't do this! We're supposed to be senior and junior classmates, your rejection makes me lose face!"

Zuo Teng let out a soft gasp.

He looked sincere, but his way of speaking was very different from the Zuo Teng that Zhang Xuezhou had previously known.

Zhang Xuezhou glanced at Zuo Teng, then at the communicator that Zuo Teng had turned on, and felt that Zuo Teng was practically broadcasting live to him.

"I'm not rejecting you, it's just that I really can't find the time," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Besides, in another two weeks, the project I'm temporarily in charge of as an alternate member of the committee will be finalized, and I also have an honorary professorship program. My schedule is extremely tight, and I simply can't spare the time!"

"You even have an honorary professorship?" Zuo Teng said enviously. "I just completed my associate professorship!"

"Your promotion is just a matter of time, a few years sooner or later," Zhang Xuezhou said. "I only got my papers accepted into the database thanks to the support of being a reserve member of the committee. Under normal circumstances, I would have had a hard time getting them approved!"

"That's true. I was promoted to associate professor because of this promotion to the reserve committee," Zuo Teng nodded. "At our age, how can we produce any research that meets the required standards? We can only make up for it with achievements in other areas."

Zuo Teng had said what he needed to say and done what he needed to do. Looking at Zhang Xuezhou, who kept declining invitations with reasonable excuses, Zuo Teng felt that there was nothing wrong with the situation.

It wouldn't matter if Zuo Teng invited Zhang Xuezhou, or even if Zuo Quan invited Zhang Xuezhou; the other party simply couldn't find the time.

He followed Zhang Xuezhou and watched as Zhang Xuezhou entered his private room, deftly adjusting an X432 medical device, which made Zuo Teng extremely envious.

This is clearly a newly installed medical device. Its installation at the B13 Research Institute means that it has been directly privatized. If Zhang Xuezhou wants to use the X432 device again, he only needs to replenish the medicine needed by the body.

The Zuo Household also has the corresponding equipment, but Zuo Teng is not at the corresponding level of use. This is a product that only large Lineage can possess. Most others are arranged in specially designated medical areas.

Zuo Teng never expected Zhang Xuezhou to have such good luck.

"The rewards you received for your great victory in Wanping Province are far more generous than mine," Zuo Teng said enviously.

"You can go to Wanping Province in four years," Zhang Xuezhou recommended. "As long as you achieve rapid suppression like me, you'll definitely receive the same reward!"

"I can't suppress it," Zuo Teng said sullenly. "My genes are so bad, I only managed to get the status of a candidate committee member by sheer luck. I'm afraid I'll be kicked out in four years!"

"Ask your father for help. Your Zuo Household is a prestigious family in Western Capital City; maintaining your status shouldn't be a problem!"

"Ha ha!"

Zuo Teng gave an awkward laugh.

His communicator remained connected to Zuo Quan's, and Zuo Quan could hear their conversations.

Zhang Xuezhou glanced at his communicator and already knew how to respond.

Firstly, Zhang Xuezhou's refusal was reasonable and well-founded; secondly, Zhang Xuezhou had recommended Zuo Teng, so Zuo Quan might be more polite to him in the future.

It felt amazing to have a partner to help out. Zuo Teng felt that the wait was worthwhile, as Zhang Xuezhou was far better than Zuo Denggao as a partner.

Of course, Zuo Teng had to admit that Zhang Xuezhou's health was terrible, and the feeling of only being able to partner with him from time to time was awful.

"Oh, by the way, my dad asked me to bring you a little something, he said you might find it useful!"

Seeing Zhang Xuezhou preparing to enter the X432's cabin, he gestured to Zuo Teng that he could leave. Zuo Teng seemed to remember something and quickly took out a gift box from his pocket.

Like the box used to store a precious ring, the gift box given by Zuo Quan is not large, and the contents inside may also be small.

"Oh?"

Zhang Xuezhou neither left the gift aside nor waited more than ten days to open it again.

If Zuo Quan were to cause trouble, he would obviously deal with it immediately, and might even have Zuo Teng take him back to Western Capital City.

He opened the gift box right in front of Zuo Teng, and inside was an extremely exquisite necklace.

At the center of the necklace, a hexagonal diamond subtly shimmers with colorful light, a feature that is likely to appeal to women.

"I don't think I'm suited to wearing pendants around my neck," Zhang Xuezhou wondered.

The necklace chain was fine, but the crystal inlaid in the pendant easily reminded Zhang Xuezhou of the transparent crystals in the Dongshan Imperial Mausoleum.

He hesitated for a moment, then declined.

But when Zhang Xuezhou picked up the necklace, he felt a refreshing sensation arise in his mind.

His clothes had been stained brown from being in the lab these past few days, and he had also inhaled a lot of the laboratory's chemical vapors.

The numerous Heavenly God General medicines he concocted had no effect whatsoever; when he tried to take them, they almost deprived him of the sensation of taste. However, when Zhang Xuezhou touched the necklace, he felt as if something had been opened up, and the symptoms in the injured part of his brain were slowly easing.

The relief of symptoms comes from the slow, effective action of the drug vapors.

The chip he held in his hand was more like a catalyst that triggered the drug vapor to react in his brain.