Awakening Secret

Chapter 1 Xie Yuning, Hello
In September, Lan City is still full of scorching sun, and the roads are scorching hot.

Li Luo got on the school bus, and the refreshing cool air in the bus dissipated the heat all over his body.There were not many students on the school bus on Monday afternoon, and there were still several empty seats in the back row of the usually crowded school bus.But there were only three stops, and Li Luo didn't bother to go to the back, holding the safety handrail next to him; he looked down at the time, half of his face was blocked by the brim of the red peaked cap.

The third station road will arrive soon, and the stop is the newly established Biochemical Cell Research Institute in Qinghuai District, Lan City.It was the first time for Li Luo to visit this research institute when he came back. The geometrically symmetrical building has a solemn and majestic facade.The green surrounding environment appropriately adds a sense of tranquility and elegance to this modern building.

not bad.

Today, she came with a study application form from the department.She is one of the only two graduate students in Landa University who have the opportunity to study here.Before coming here, she contacted another classmate, but he told her apologetically on the phone: because his girlfriend was temporarily unwell, he couldn't make it today. If I could, I hope she can explain to Teacher Xie...

This reason is really irrefutable.

Immediately afterwards, a soft voice came over, "Shang Yan, come here and let me lean on..."

Forget it, these days, not many Xueba can still be good boyfriends.Li Luo agreed: "Okay, I will help you talk to Professor Xie."

However, Li Luo did not see the legendary Professor Xie, Xie Yuning himself.

At 02:30 in the afternoon, a woman in her 40s took her up to the third floor.All access to the office area on the third floor requires passwords or fingerprints, and Li Luo can only sit outside.The outermost is also a resting place, with a beige sofa, a walnut square table, and various academic journals and magazines are arranged on the magazine rack as a whole.On the very quiet third floor, two chirping sounds came unexpectedly, soft and melodious.Li Luo followed the sound and found a small thing on the window sill staring at him, with a cute little head and a pointed and slender beak, it was very interesting to watch.

Li Luo took two steps closer and continued to look at it. What kind of species is it... a tit?
The little thing yelled a few more times, chirp chirp chirp.

I'm not afraid of life.Li Luo made a gesture of "raise the gun", the little thing flapped its wings twice, and flew away; it continued to wait regretfully.The telephone on the opposite wall rang.

Li Luo hesitated for a while, then answered it.

A dispatch fell unexpectedly: "Xiao Xiao, now take a look at the leftmost side of the sofa near the bookshelf. If there is a black wallet, send it to me now... The address is No. 87 Huaibei South Road , Sanctuary Restaurant."

Li Luo: "Hello, I am..."

"I'm Xie Yuning." On the other end of the phone, the male voice was low and cold, and he announced his name before her.

Li Luo was silent for a moment, and immediately replied politely: "Okay, Professor Xie." She looked at the far left end of the sofa, and there was indeed a black wallet left in the corner.

Li Luo took a taxi to Huaibei South Road. The Shengting restaurant was not conspicuous. It was located on the second floor of the street, and the ancient solid wooden stairs spiraled up.At three o'clock in the afternoon, there were not many people in the store, only two or three tables of customers, basically coming to drink afternoon tea.

Only a man and a woman sat at a table by the window, and their lunch plates had not been removed.The woman was looking directly at Li Luo. She was undoubtedly a beautiful woman with a good figure and appearance, but she just had a face... The man couldn't see the face, and he was half leaning on the sofa, looking like he was not interested.

Li Luo was led by the waiter and walked over. The woman raised her head and glanced at her.The man turned his head and looked at her as well.

Li Luo confirmed it in his heart, and lowered his head to ask again, "Hello, is this Professor Xie?"

"Yes." The man held out his hand to her.

Li Luo took out the black wallet from his backpack and handed it over.

It was indeed Xie Yuning himself. Xie Yuning took out a card from his familiar wallet and handed it to the waiter, "Pay the bill."

The woman on the opposite side stood up, looking even angrier, with a slightly embarrassed expression on her face.She looked at Li Luo, then at Xie Yuning, and sneered: "Xie Yuning, who are you deliberately acting for?"

Xie Yuning just stood there, with a smile on the corner of his mouth after listening to the woman's words, he lost his original irritability, and became more calm and arrogant. He didn't answer the female companion's question, and said directly: "Miss Xia, Since our meeting today is so unpleasant, I think there is no need to continue. Please explain to your father after you go back that we are really not suitable."

Feminine.

The waiter settled the bill, handed the card back to Xie Yuning, and Xie Yuning put it back in the wallet.Li Luo moved two steps back, in order not to be involved, his eyes were sincere and he smiled impudently, hoping that this Miss Xia would be able to see that she was just an errand runner.

Probably, her expression was still not in place, and before Miss Xia picked up her bag and left the venue, she gave her another hard look.

Li Luo put away her smile, she had seen someone who was shot while lying down, and someone like her who was shot on purpose was really unlucky for eight lifetimes!Li Luo turned to look at Xie Yuning, Xie Yuning was pulling out a tissue to wipe his hands, and asked her casually: "... Are you the student introduced by Professor Wang?"

"Yes, Professor Xie. My name is Li Luo."

"Okay, you go back with me first." Xie Yuning nodded and walked in front.

Xie Yuning's car was parked in the parking area on the street downstairs.Li Luo pushed open the windy car door, his heart almost fucked up again.When she came here just now, she wondered which rich second generation this eye-catching sports car is... It's really unexpected!

Li Luomo sat in the co-pilot without saying a word, and put on his seat belt.Xie Yuning started the car, and the sports car rumbled onto the driveway.Li Luo sat upright.

Xie Yuning started the interview: "Let me introduce myself."

"Oh." Li Luo adjusted his tone, "Li Luo, 22 years old, graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor's degree, and is now a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry, Lanzhou University. His main research direction is telomeres and cell aging."

There were pedestrians crossing the road ahead, Xie Yuning stepped on the brakes to stop, and then asked: "Have you participated in similar practical activities?"

"Yes." Li Luo paused for a moment, "During my undergraduate study, as a representative of the state university, I participated in the "Telomere and Telomerase" Bailan project discussion activity of the Sino-American Youth Biochemical Organization... about Tet dioxygenase and telomerase. Regulation of DNA hydroxymethylation in skin regeneration and damage repair."

"Anymore?"

Unexpectedly, it was really an interview. Li Luo continued: "In addition, I have participated in many biochemical environmental protection activities and some wild survival activities... I believe that in this practical project, I can successfully face setbacks and overcome difficulties."

There was a slight sneer, without any trace of concealment.

Li Luo turned a deaf ear to it.

"Why did you come back?" Xie Yuning asked an irrelevant question.

Li Luo was stunned for half a second, understanding that Xie Yuning should be asking her why she came back from the United States to study in graduate school, her voice dropped half a decibel, and she replied: "Personal reasons."

The sports car stopped again at the traffic lights.

Xie Yuning left the steering wheel with her right hand, replied a short message, and then said with her mobile phone: "Even if you are recommended by Professor Wang, it doesn't mean that I will want you here. I have my employment standards, and you have a one-week internship opportunity." During this period, I will look at your performance before deciding whether to keep you or not." Finally, Xie Yuning asked her again for confirmation, "Is there any problem?"

The eyebrows moved slightly.Li Luo nodded: "...no problem."

"Whoosh—" The green light turned on, and the sports car passed the intersection handsomely.

Li Luo leaned on the back of the passenger seat, looked out of the car window, and twitched the corners of his mouth.The current professor really has all kinds of virtues!
Back at Qinghuai Institute of Cell Biochemistry, Li Luo thought of the entrustment of the male classmate named Shang Yan, but she couldn't tell Xie Yuning as an outsider that Shang Yan couldn't come because his girlfriend was not feeling well, so she sent her daughter Friends removed.

Xie Yuning stood in front of the automatic door, unlocked with fingerprints and entered his office area, turned around and asked, "Sick?"

Li Luo nodded.

Xie Yuning: "...It's because my girlfriend is sick."

Li Luo knelt down.

After leaving the Institute of Cell Biochemistry, Li Luo returned to Landa.She temporarily lives in the youth apartment opposite the north gate of Landa University, which is close to Qingchuang Plaza.The busiest area around [-] o'clock at night is mostly Lanzhou University students.

Li Luo stayed alone in the apartment and did the "Hill Pose" for 5 minutes on the yoga mat next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.The body is triangular, with both legs and feet landing straight on both ends of the yoga mat, and the blood in the brain is flowing away... I don't know how long it took, Li Luo paralyzed on the yoga mat without a sound; Prosperous night scene.

The city at night is cleaner.There are lights and stars.

Li Luo got up, put on a sports shirt, and went out to look for food.

I didn't expect such a coincidence to meet Xie Yuning again.In a local tea restaurant in Lan City, Li Luo immediately saw Xie Yuning sitting in the corner; sitting opposite was a boy.

Reaching out without hitting the smiling face, Li Luo stepped forward to greet him, and politely called Professor Xie.Xie Yuning turned her head, glanced at her, and nodded.

The boy on the opposite side stood up and stretched out his hand to her well-mannered: "Hello, I am Shangyan."

Business words?The male classmate with his sick girlfriend in the afternoon?It's really unfair, she worked so hard to run errands and deliver wallets during the day, and both of them ate it.Li Luo stretched out his hand, still shook it with a smile, and said, "Li Luo, we talked on the phone this morning."

"That's right." Shang Yan smiled shamefully, and then said, "Are you alone? Why don't we eat together?"

this?She was indeed alone, but... Li Luo acted as if it was difficult to sit down or leave.Xie Yuning, who was diagonally opposite, raised his head, and Shang said again: "Uncle, I'll order some more food."

uncle?Yes, they are relatives.

Business words greet the boss for an extra meal.

Xie Yuning pointed to the seat next to Shang Yan, motioning for her to sit down.Li Luo was no longer polite, and sat down with a smile: "Excuse me."

"Fortunately, we just ate too." Xie Yuning said lightly.

oh.Li Luo grinned, wondering if Xie Yuning said she came by coincidence, or told her not to mind?

A menu was handed over, and Shang Yan said to her, "Order what you want."

Li Luo shook his head, and said honestly: "No need to add, I just came out to find something to eat when I was bored."

"Generally, when girls go out to eat at night, they are really hungry." Shang Yan said, and without embarrassing her, he asked the boss to add a portion of the restaurant's popular fried crab and rice rolls, and a cage of shrimp dumplings.

Li Luo thanked him, thinking that it seemed a little inappropriate for him to eat and drink for nothing when he first came here, it was no surprise that Xie Yuning was the one who paid for the meal.Uh, Li Luo pursed his lips, turned his head and suggested to Shang Yan, "It's better to meet each other by chance, let's invite Professor Xie together for today's meal... how about treating it as our teacher appreciation banquet?"

The tone was serious, and he listened carefully, with an undisguised sense of humor.For a typical treat, you need to find a back pad.Xie Yuning didn't express anything, but Shang Yan had already agreed to this extremely student-like proposal: "Yes, no problem!"

"I didn't expect Li Luo that you have been staying abroad, but you know the domestic culture very well." Shang Yan said with a smile, and then said to Xie Yuning like a kid who was cheating: "Uncle, then I will treat you with Li Luo tonight." myself."

Xie Yuning didn't speak, looked at the two cages of shrimp dumplings on the table, and pulled out two words: "Okay."

It was the first time for everyone to eat, but fortunately, they had the same major, so there was no shortage of topics.Xie Yuning was sitting opposite, and Li Luo talked about the confusion she encountered in her recent research project. She looks like a good student, but the discussion with her is mostly business language.

Shang Yan is very professional, and has his own unique insights when looking at problems. He is a top student in the Department of Biochemistry of Lanzhou University.Maybe entering Xie Yuning's group this time, Shang Yan is more reliable than her.Li Luo picked up a shrimp dumpling, dipped it in a plate of old vinegar brought by the boss, the taste was fresh and smooth; met Xie Yunning's gaze, and lowered his head.

Slowly, I ate another one.

Shangyan's phone rang first, and his girlfriend called.Holding the mobile phone, Shang Yan said to Xie Yuning flatly: "Uncle, I finally understand why you don't want to fall in love."

Xie Yuning laughed.

Then Shang Yan left early because he wanted to deliver supper to his little girlfriend.Li Luo watched Shang Yan leave enviously, and suddenly thought of a question: What about the agreed teacher appreciation banquet?What about inviting the two of you together?

Li Luo used his mobile phone to buy the order and came out. Xie Yuning stood outside with a pair of long legs, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, looking very attractive.To be honest, apart from being a leader in the field, Xie Yun also has a stern and good-looking face. Isn't such a man very attractive to women?Should not have a girlfriend.

Li Luo walked to Xie Yuning's side, Xie Yuning said: "The immune problem you mentioned just now, write a report to me within this week."

Sudden surprise, Li Luo nodded sharply: "Okay!"

Xie Yuning turned her head, he is really soft on people and short-mouthed.Without further ado, Xie Yuning walked towards the car not far away, a pure black off-road vehicle.

Li Luo stood on the spot, almost staring blankly... Calling the beast to change cars again?There are many women who change two sets of clothes a day, but men who change two cars a day are rare.Xie Yuning opened the car door, and before leaving, his eyes once again passed Li Luo's side.Li Luo raised his hand to say goodbye, smiling.

Xie Yuning, goodbye.

At two o'clock in the morning, Li Luo was still lying on the rocking chair on the terrace with his laptop in his arms, surfing the Internet.She thought of many ways, how to make herself go to bed earlier every night, but the effect was not very good.It was difficult to sleep all night, until slowly, she curled up in the blanket and fell asleep.

The next day, Li Luo got up at [-]:[-] as usual and made a delicious breakfast.Today is a pure Chinese breakfast, millet sweet potato porridge + fried lily with celery + candied egg, plus a sliced ​​orange.After taking a photo, Li Luo posted it on his public account.

Her Weibo became popular very quickly, which is the result of her careful management.While browsing news hotspots, while checking comments and messages, she entered a "Lin" in the search bar as always.Almost every day, she would visit the homepage of this "Big Sister Lin Lin Lin Lin" to take a look and be persistent.

"Sister Lin Lin Lin Lin" Weibo profile: Lin Xiyin, vice president of the Lin Group, founder of the lin's love brand, charity ambassador for the Philharmonic...a lot of titles.

Last night, Ms. Lin updated a new Weibo, which was a photo: In an elegant Japanese-style room, an elegant and noble woman is playing a violin with her head bowed.There is no picture or text, and the fans who stepped forward under the photo left a message, calling them "goddess" and "reverse growth".

Li Luo held the water glass, swallowed slowly, and turned off the tablet.I have to say that Miss Lin's age can't be seen at all from the photos, but she really wants to figure out how old Miss Lin should be this year?
Li Luo walked to the terrace, and the sun was shining in the evening, the sky outside was bursting with light, illuminating the whole city.Looking forward to meeting her and Lin Xiyin again.

All morning, Li Luo stayed in the library of Lan University to write XX's immunization report.There is a coffee shop in the library. After writing the outline, she came out to buy a cup of coffee and queued behind three girls.

The three girls are all students of Landa University, and they are talking about jokes between girls.

"I'll tell you one thing, I saw my Shangyan at school again yesterday..."

"Remember, your male god already has a girlfriend."

"Hey hey, I can wait for the male god to break up with his girlfriend."

"Hehe, I don't think it's a good idea. Shang Yan and Lin Jiaqi are not only matched, but also childhood sweethearts."

The girl who likes business dialect is very optimistic, she turned her head cutely and said, "Don't I have any chance?"

Another friend couldn't bear to look directly at her, and came up with an idea: "Don't the seniors in the TV novels like stupid girls? From tomorrow onwards, you can't tell by throwing or splashing a few glasses of water in front of Shangyan every day." From Shangyan, I can see that you are innocent and unpretentious, and then fell in love with you without hesitation, and abandoned his well-matched supporting actress?"

Hate!The girl who likes Shang Yan blushed and turned her head.Li Luo was almost happy.

When it was her turn, Li Luo looked at today's hot sale, and said to the male student who worked part-time: "A cup of mocha, hot, add more milk and sugar."

Li Luo came to the Institute of Cell Biochemistry in the afternoon and brought nine cups of coffee along the way.There are 7 people in Xie Yuning's group, including her and Shang Yangang, there are 9 people.The coffee in the library of Lan University is somewhat famous. The nine cups of coffee she prepared are not perfect, but they are almost sensible and polite for a female student.

Xie Yuning's team members are all men.In addition, Shang Yan is also a man, and she is the only woman.I don't know if these male researchers were influenced by Xie Yuning, they all dressed very decently and cleanly, regardless of fat or thin, they all wore shirts and suit pants.

The uniformity of their clothes made it difficult for Li Luo to remember their appearance.

There is an experimental meeting this afternoon, and there are many people.Both she and Shang Yan were listening, and everyone thanked her after receiving her coffee.Those who are not polite, joked: "I finally realized the benefits of female interns coming to our group."

"Zhou Bei, don't scare the female classmates, okay?" Another researcher interrupted, and paused, "Little sister, do you have a boyfriend? Do you need my brother to help you introduce yourself?"

Facts have proved that those who do research are not necessarily all serious people.With the last cup of coffee left, Li Luo put Xie Yuning in the front seat.

The content of the next experimental meeting is still very serious.

Li Luo and Shang Yan were able to sit and listen in the meeting room because they both signed a confidentiality agreement.In the middle of the meeting, Xie Yuning finally picked up the coffee in front of him, put his clean and slender fingers on top of the coffee cup, shook it, and took a sip.

Then he frowned slightly and let go.Disgusted, merciless.

At the end of the meeting, Li Luo took the initiative to clean up the table and the leftover coffee, and Xie Yuning's coffee cup was taken away by himself.Li Luo threw all the finished coffee cups into the trash can, stood in the tea room, remembered what the girl in the cafe in the library said, twitched the corners of her mouth, and washed her hands.She looked up and saw Xie Yuning coming, holding a coffee cup in his hand, obviously coming to throw coffee.

It seemed a bit embarrassing to bump into each other like this, but before she had time to be embarrassed, Xie Yuning had already thrown the coffee she bought in front of her with the reason: "It's too sweet."

Li Luo felt sorry for the coffee, and went to the laboratory with Shang Yan.

In the Institute of Biochemical Research, most of them are naturally laboratories. For example, Xie Yuning has a separate dedicated laboratory.All levels of laboratories in the courtyard require specific card swiping or fingerprints to enter, and she and Shang Yan can only enter and exit the most basic laboratories here as temporary permissions.However, the basic laboratory of the Qinghuai Institute of Biochemistry is also equipped with first-class international standards. The laser confocal microscope in front of her is already the most advanced molecular and cell biology analysis instrument.

The world in the eyepiece is a subtle and wonderful world.

Xie Yuning arranged the task and looked at her and Shang Yan's operation, and left after there was no problem.Shang Yan stood beside her and spoke.Li Luo suddenly turned his head.

Shang Yan looked at her expression, not understanding.

"How are your parents...?" Li Luo asked casually.

"What, my parents?" Shang Yan tidied up the equipment in his hand, and replied, "It's okay, that's it...for old couples."

Li Luo and Shang Yan left the laboratory together, and made a companion when they left the gate.Not to mention companionship, there is only one main road from the gate of the scientific research institute.Shang Yan came by bicycle, pushing a spyker bicycle and walking beside her.

Probably out of courtesy, Shang Yan also asked her parents.Without any cover, Li Luo replied, "I am an orphan."

"...I'm sorry." Shang Yan apologized.

Li Luo: "I have adoptive parents, the same."

Shang Yan breathed a sigh of relief.Every word and deed of this big boy reflects his good family education.

Li Luo pursed her lips.

"By the way, how much was the meal last night? I'll give you the money." Shang Yan finally remembered that he didn't pay for the teacher's appreciation banquet last night, and said to her apologetically, "I'm sorry, I forgot about it yesterday."

"It's okay." Li Luo said, and quoted a money amount, "Just give me half of it."

Few people carry cash these days, so Shang Yan pushed the car to a stop and transferred half of the money after AA to her WeChat account.Li Luo clicked to collect the money, held the phone and raised his head, saw a taxi parked in front of him, and got off a girl.The girl was wearing a red plaid dress, not tall but delicate, like a pink and tender little rose.

Then, he walked directly towards Shangyan.

Li Luo stood still, and suddenly remembered what many people said about Lin Xiyin.As a winner in life, Lin Xiyin has many things that everyone can envy, such as a good background, a good marriage, good ability... oh, and a very cute and beautiful daughter.

It doesn't matter whether the daughter's name is obtained, Jiaqi, who "feasts like a dream, beautiful and unforgettable".

Here, Lin Jiaqi was already standing in front of her, beckoning Shang Yan to explain or introduce her identity.Li Luo smiled slightly and took the initiative to say hello, "Hi, hello."

(End of this chapter)