Zhao Yingjun was also somewhat surprised.
She remembered a few days ago when Lin Xian went to the hospital to visit Xu Yiyi, Xu Yun politely asked him to leave and not to come back.
She thought that was the end of it.
But now, the way Professor Xu Yun looked at Lin Xian... he was so respectful and polite, it was truly puzzling.
Originally, Zhao Yingjun wanted to advise Professor Xu Yun, but seeing his eager expression, she figured he couldn't wait even for a second, so she refrained:
"Well then, Professor Xu Yun, please follow me."
Zhao Yingjun stepped aside, gesturing for Professor Xu Yun to leave the VIP room:
"Lin Xian's office is on the 17th floor, let me take you there."
Professor Xu Yun nodded.
Without any hesitation, he walked out and entered the elevator with Zhao Yingjun.
...
As the elevator doors closed and it ascended, the three vice presidents and the head of the marketing department remained stunned in front of the VIP room, still unable to recover from their shock.
They exchanged glances, their expressions uncertain.
"What... what exactly is going on?"
One of the vice presidents spoke up:
"Professor Xu Yun is highly respected and has always been calm and composed. This is the first time I've seen him so flustered, like he's seen a ghost."
"Indeed..."
The other two vice presidents and the head of the marketing department echoed:
"In the past, we had to make great efforts just to see Professor Xu Yun once. For him to come directly like this today, it's truly unbelievable."
"And he even wants to personally go upstairs to find Lin Xian, what kind of gesture is that?"
"Could it be for the authorization of that moisturizing chemical substance? That would be ridiculous..."
Ding—
The elevator arrived at the 17th floor and the doors opened.
Lin Xian's office door was open, and Zhao Yingjun led Professor Xu Yun straight in:
"Lin Xian, Professor Xu Yun is here to see you."
"Hmm?"
Lin Xian was adjusting the Rhein Cat model on his computer.
He glanced over and saw Professor Xu Yun looking at him with a complicated expression.
Naturally, he guessed Professor Xu Yun's purpose and smiled faintly:
"Professor Xu, long time no see. Is your research still going smoothly?"
"Smooth, very smooth."
Professor Xu Yun didn't know what to say, hesitating and then turning to look at Zhao Yingjun.
Zhao Yingjun immediately understood and introduced Lin Xian to Professor Xu:
"Professor Xu Yun, this is Lin Xian, whom you've met before."
"Well... we won't disturb you, we'll leave first. If you need anything, just let me know, I'll be waiting outside."
With that, she turned and left, closing the office door behind her.
Professor Xu Yun approached.
And locked the office door behind him.
Then he walked over to look at Lin Xian:
"Lin Xian, I thank you for addressing me as teacher... I hope you won't mind my previous attitude."
Lin Xian shook his head, indicating that he didn't mind:
"Professor Xu, since you came to me today, you must have seen the manuscript I gave you before, right? How is it? Did it help you?"
Professor Xu Yun nodded, telling Lin Xian everything that happened last night...
"Your manuscript is completely correct. Thanks to you, I've completely solved the problem of the ice crystal. Now, we're just one step away from completing the actual use of the hibernation chamber filling solution."
"But..."
Professor Xu Yun looked troubled, hesitant to speak.
Lin Xian didn't know why Professor Xu suddenly stopped talking:
"What's wrong, Professor Xu?"
"Yes." Professor Xu Yun quickly responded:
"I encountered some difficulties in the final stage of developing the hibernation chamber filling solution. I suspect that there are some errors in the chemical reaction formula in the manuscript."
"Oh, that's very possible."
Lin Xian casually remarked:
"Why don't you mark where it went wrong? I'll find an opportunity to help you confirm it later."
Professor Xu Yun was quite surprised that Lin Xian readily agreed like this.
He hadn't even made the request yet, and Lin Xian already said he would help confirm it!
Just thinking about the years of alienation and opposition.
Professor Xu was deeply moved:
"Lin Xian... I really don't know how to thank you."
"Professor Xu, you're exaggerating, it's just a small favor."
Professor Xu Yun sighed:
"Don't worry, Lin Xian, you're the benefactor of me and Yiyi. I will find a way to repay you!"
He suddenly realized:
"Oh, right, your MX company also wants the authorization for that moisturizing chemical substance, don't you? I can assure you... once the hibernation chamber filling solution is successfully developed, I won't have any concerns. I can even give you that failed chemical substance."
...
Later, Professor Xu took out the manuscript from his bag.
He circled several obvious errors in red.
Lin Xian took the manuscript and put it in the drawer to hide it temporarily. Then he promised Professor Xu that he would bring a new manuscript to him in a few days.
Now it can be basically confirmed... his dreams of that world 600 years later are indeed real.
This also explains the transformation of Coco Cat into Rhein Cat—
The "butterfly effect of time and space" does exist!
After chatting for a few more sentences, Lin Xian opened the office door.
Zhao Yingjun was waiting outside:
"Professor Xu, how did your discussion go? Is everything resolved?"
Professor Xu smiled as he walked out:
"I lost my composure today, and I apologize for the disturbance."
Zhao Yingjun shook her head, looking at Lin Xian inside the room:
"You're too polite, Professor Xu. Our MX company welcomes you at any time. I'll arrange for someone to send you back to the university later. I'll leave you my business card and Lin Xian's business card, so you can contact us directly if you need anything in the future."
"Okay, thank you, but I came here by car."
Professor Xu nodded and carried his bag to leave.
But as he thought...
He had rushed in so recklessly, and now he was leaving in a hurry again, feeling somewhat rude.
And since he had already promised Lin Xian, it wouldn't hurt to mention it to his boss a bit more. It could even repay Lin Xian a favor.
Professor Xu turned around and looked at Zhao Yingjun:
"Miss Zhao, I also discussed this matter with Lin Xian just now."
"Actually, during this period, Lin Xian has taken care of me a lot, and I've been very lucky in my research, making some significant breakthroughs. So I'm considering..."
"If one day, my research really makes a breakthrough, then the concerns I told you before will disappear, and even if the failed chemical substance is sold, it won't matter."
"Considering Lin Xian's face... I will give priority to your company. When the time comes, I will discuss the specifics with Lin Xian."
Zhao Yingjun was slightly surprised, this was truly an unexpected turn.
She glanced at Lin Xian, her eyes full of doubt.
But she quickly recovered and smiled sincerely at Professor Xu:
"That's really great, Professor Xu. It's an honor for our MX company to get your authorization. I sincerely wish your research will achieve a breakthrough soon!"
...
Lin Xian and Zhao Yingjun escorted Professor Xu to the parking lot, watching him leave.
After the car turned, Zhao Yingjun chuckled softly. Turning her head, she looked at Lin Xian with a rather interesting expression:
"How did you convince him?"
"I didn't say much." Lin Xian answered lightly:
"Just advised him a few words."
"Advised him a few words?"
Zhao Yingjun chuckled:
"Professor Xu Yun looks... like someone who listens to advice?"
Lin Xian scratched the back of his head.
Looking up at the warm winter sun in the sky:
"People change, don't they?"
"What doesn't change in this world? Hearts, society, present, history, future... nothing remains unchanged."
Zhao Yingjun fell silent.
She nodded in undeniable agreement:
"What you said makes sense, but you got one thing wrong."
A gust of wind swept through, lifting the fallen leaves from the ground.
"History doesn't change," Zhao Yingjun said, lowering her head.
"The rise and fall of kings has been set in stone."
Her black coat swayed in the wind as she turned and walked towards the company building.
"History, it never changes."
The winter wind blew dry and harsh, swirling the fallen leaves and debris into a vortex.
With the sound of her high heels fading away, Zhao Yingjun disappeared around the corner of the parking lot.
Lin Xian silently watched her leave...
"History does change," he murmured as he looked at the swirling leaves on the ground.
Lin Xian naturally understood that the history Zhao Yingjun referred to was different from the history he spoke of.
Zhao Yingjun's history referred to the history before 2022.
While Lin Xian's history spanned from 2022 to 2624.
Now that the butterfly effect had been confirmed to exist, for the future world 600 years ahead in his dreams...
"I am the history."