Chapter Seven, the rumors are swirling.

Two individuals entered the research building. During the day, the number of staff in the research building is significantly greater than at night. The corridors are bustling with people, and various laboratories have individuals engaged in research and discussions, creating a lively atmosphere. They are very focused and greet Shang Hanzhi when they see him, their gazes briefly scanning Zhong Lijin without any hint of interest. However, as soon as Zhong Lijin and Shang Hanzhi walk past them, their previously indifferent and serious expressions instantly change, becoming animated with eager, shifty eyes and chattering excitedly.

The COT Research Institute is covered by its own network, equipped with its own firewall department, and monitored and defended by world-class hackers. The level of security is comparable to that of the National Security Agency's network protection. If one could see the energy field with the naked eye, it would resemble an inverted bowl covering the entire COT area. They also have their own forum, which is inaccessible to ordinary COT employees and the families of some researchers living in the staff dormitory. Only trusted researchers from the COT Research Institute can log in, browse, and freely express their thoughts within, engaging in scientific discussions or other matters. They also have their own forum, which is inaccessible to ordinary COT employees and the families of some researchers living in the staff dormitory. Only trusted researchers from the COT Research Institute can log in, browse, and freely express their thoughts within, engaging in scientific discussions or other matters.

Zhong Li Jin is wearing a red shirt and blue jeans, a simple style that appears particularly bright and eye-catching on her, looking quite attractive. However, Zhong Li Jin looks utterly displeased, feeling that the chest area is a bit tight, the fabric is somewhat irritating, she dislikes the style, and she finds the color very unpleasant

From the moment Shang Hanzhi saw the clothes, she knew that Zhong Li Jin would not feel comfortable. Although the salaries of COT and the *illustrated* books are high, and almost every scientist, medical expert, and weapons specialist has a few patents, none of them are short of money. However, not every wealthy person understands the quality of clothing or the distinction between branded and non-branded items, especially since there are only a few days in a year when they have the opportunity to dress up nicely, as they are always in white lab coats. Jin An'an may buy them, but it is merely a casual purchase. Zhong Li Jin has always demanded the best, so how could she possibly appreciate these items? It is likely that every cell in her body is chattering in discontent.

Zhong Li Jin was somewhat surprised that Chu Zhen Ting could so easily consider someone she had just met as a friend. Instinctively, she thought of conspiracy theories, but she immediately noticed the genuine concern in the girl's eyes. With a somewhat stiff smile, she saw Shang Han stop at the corner ahead and turn to look at her, and quickly said: "I am fine, thank you. I will go ahead."

Could you do me a small favor

Yes

is a great beauty

But what does this have to do with him? He looked expressionlessly at the changing numbers in the elevator, not sparing a glance at her twisting and turning.

We were still living together yesterday

Today at around 9 o'clock, in the first laboratory of the first group in the Medical Research Building, the scientist Jin An'an posted a message in their usually quiet gossip forum. The message was as follows: Help! The boss just asked me to deliver a set of women's clothing to his apartment, including lingerie and panties

Today, An'an also delivered clothes

Zhu Zhenting stared at Zhongli Jin, her expression twisted as if she had seen a ghost

Over there, Zhong Li Jin was hiding in the corner, hooking her arm around Chu Zhen Ting's neck and whispering to her, "You are now a staff member of COT, right?"

He placed some small devices on Zhongli Jin, such as a tracker and a listening device

The medical research building and the staff dormitory area are separated by a mountain, but due to the newly opened direct road, it takes about 30 minutes to reach there on foot. Therefore, in the past, Shang Hanzhi would run there directly. However, he cast a cold, expressionless glance at Zhong Li Jin, who was still twisting, and went to the garage to get his car

Indeed

Sure, what is it

At that time

There is a good show to watch

Wasn't it locked up?

Zhong Li Jin nodded; she had no desire to run around aimlessly, she simply wanted to stay by his side

However, she did not even glance at her, appearing cold and indifferent with an expressionless face, which made it difficult for her to speak out. She slightly puffed her cheeks, looking somewhat willful and a bit aggrieved

Could you help me inquire about Zdoctor's preferences in clothing and food, as well as their past romantic history

Zhong Li Jin suddenly heard an excited voice. She turned her head and saw Chu Zhen Ting running towards her in a white robe. She immediately grabbed her hand and said, "How are you? Are you alright? I was so worried about you, I thought you were still locked up. I wanted to check the dungeon, but I'm still in my internship period and don't have many permissions. I'm so glad to see you safe today!"

Article 1 of the COT Research Institute Code: Focused and diligent, every second counts

Will you help or not

It turns out that it is not that they are not gossiping, but rather that the previous gossip was not compelling enough

As Shang Hanzhi noticed that Zhong Li Jin had followed him, he turned to leave again. However, after taking a few steps, he paused, turning his head, only to find no trace of Zhong Li Jin. His expression involuntarily turned cold, his thin lips pressed tightly together. He took out a handheld tablet from his pocket and tapped a few times, causing the floor plan of the entire research building to appear on the screen, filled with numerous red dots.

Jin An'an watched as more and more comments appeared, noticing that even the oldest and most rigid scientists at the COT Research Institute were joining in. A sense of crisis washed over her. What should she do? She had spread gossip about the boss, and now it was common knowledge throughout the entire institute. Would she face retaliation from the boss? She felt scared and anxious

"Because I want to pursue him." As Zhongli Jin thought of this, her eyes involuntarily curved up. Although she did not know what she had done in the past that had angered Shang Han, and she felt a bit afraid of him, she could not help but want to get a little closer to him. She thought that if they had known each other before, she would definitely have had a crush on him!

"How dare you?" Chu Zhenting felt that she had made an extraordinary friend, as she had the audacity to express her intention to pursue a Zdoctor's degree.

It seems to be the woman who rushed over yesterday to grab the boss's hand, one of the interviewees

Ah? Chu Zhenting looked at her in confusion and asked, "Why are you inquiring about these things?"

Zhong Li Jin changed into her clothes and followed Shang Han Zhi into the elevator. The smooth elevator walls reflected Zhong Li Jin's frowning expression, as she occasionally tugged at her sleeves and adjusted her pants, appearing quite uncomfortable. The clothes sent by Jin An An were all new, and naturally, the underwear was also new and had been washed. The COT Research Institute is a closed environment; outsiders cannot enter, and those inside cannot leave. Shang Han Zhi would ask Jin An An to send items over because many people at COT knew that Jin An An had a penchant for buying clothes and shoes. Every time she went out, she would inevitably return with a carload of clothes and shoes. Moreover, Jin An An's figure looked quite similar to Zhong Li Jin's, yet Zhong Li Jin still felt very uncomfortable.

Last night, I saw the boss take her to the rooftop, and even conducted a physical examination. In the end, I still had to fax it to the boss!

... ...

There is a good show to watch, this person looks beautiful, but it is uncertain how strong their fighting ability is

Zhong Li Jin paused for a moment, feeling as if she was being watched. When she turned her head, she saw various researchers either engaged in serious discussions in the corridor or diligently conducting experiments in the laboratory, as if it were merely her illusion

You consider me a friend, don't you

There is a good show to watch

A Jin

Due to the regulations of COT prohibiting discussions of gossip and other non-work-related matters during working hours, Jin An'an posted the information in the gossip section, intending merely to vent her uncontrollable burning desire for gossip. She planned to delete it once the excitement passed, as even though no one might frequent this area, sharing gossip about the higher-ups still carried significant psychological pressure. However, who would have known that just five minutes after the message was sent, it spread like wildfire? The three research buildings of the COT Institute, with over three hundred scientists, medical experts, and weapons specialists, were instantly in an uproar!

There was no conversation along the way. The car was parked in the underground garage of the Medical Research Building. Before getting out of the car, Shang Hanzhi warned her, "Stay close to me and do not wander off."

... ... help. If you really manage to obtain a doctor's degree, then you will be my idol from now on! Chu Zhenting does not believe that Zhong Li Jin can win over Shang Hanzhi, no matter what the outside world says. Shang Hanzhi is like a machine devoid of emotions, never showing tenderness or compassion. He can expressionlessly toss the flowers offered by a woman who is confessing her love into the trash can right in front of her.

In stark contrast to the heated discussion atmosphere of the forum, Apartment A on the top floor of the staff dormitory area is where Shang Hanzhi resides

So how is it now? Will we be colleagues in the future

It is said that where there is an upper, there must be a lower. Shang Han is a research fanatic, and the group of researchers under him are also essentially research fanatics, each one rigid and dull. The liveliest place is the discussion boards of various research departments, while the gossip section contains only a few sparse pieces of information. The latest entry is from two years ago, posted by a weapons expert from the weapons research building, seeking advice on what to do because his wife finds him boring and wants a divorce. There are only two or three utterly useless responses, which is simply pitiful.