Zhang Qianqian was naturally very enthusiastic, and when she started talking, it was hard to stop.
“Yanyan, you’re really amazing. You always held the top spot in school, and even though I was worried when that jerk Andre took your job after graduation, I didn’t expect that you’d do so well. It hasn’t been long since you graduated, and you already have your own independent laboratory. You’re collaborating with so many big names!”
“I guess I’ll be relying on you from now on, you can look after your old class president, right?”
Lin Huanyan listened seriously and responded.
She knew Zhang Qianqian was just speaking casually, but she herself was indeed very accomplished.
Although she couldn’t compare to the original owner of this body during university, she had always been in the top three, and after graduation, she directly entered the research institute, which was the empire’s best research department. This time, she had come here by beating the competition.
As for herself, though she had inherited the original owner’s memories, high intelligence, and research abilities, she had been lazy before. Had it not been for the sudden awakening of her superpowers, she would never have thought of doing any of these things.
“Alright, I won’t waste more time. I came here for three main tasks. First, I brought the latest spatial stabilization machines and dark current attractors developed by the research institute, mainly to ensure the stability of the space station’s surrounding environment. We don’t need to talk about the past, but from now on, we’re going to build a large cultivation base here, and we can’t have the same difficulties with access as before.”
Zhang Qianqian said, directing the workers who had come with her to find a suitable place on the floating platform to install the equipment.
“The second thing is that the lab’s equipment is being swapped out, as your previous superior should have told you. The new equipment provided by the institute is all top-of-the-line, some even made with rare metals. The research institute is really putting a lot of resources into this.”
“The last thing is about myself. Since you’re building a large cultivation base here, I know you’re short on people. The research institute held a selection process, and with me, there are about 10 of us. You can choose some of us to stay and help with the cultivation base.”
“Of course, since I’m your old classmate, I can help give some recommendations.”
Zhang Qianqian explained the main points of her visit clearly and concisely.
“I think I understand. Shall we begin the equipment swap now?”
“The sooner the better, so it doesn’t delay your work later.”
With that, Lin Huanyan took Zhang Qianqian into the laboratory.
When they entered the laboratory, Lin Huanyan immediately realized there were many labs here, but she had only opened the main laboratory. The others were still closed off.
Now, she opened the administrator permissions with Zhang Qianqian and unlocked all the room doors.
First, she explained what items should not be moved, such as the watermelon cultivation room and the plant cultivation racks.
Other than that, Lin Huanyan didn’t interfere. After all, professional operations should be handled by professionals, and the workers sent by the research institute were experts in equipment installation and dismantling.
Turning off the power, cutting off the energy, dismantling multifunctional machines, and using robots for transportation, in no time, the once cluttered laboratory was completely cleared out, leaving only the areas Lin Huanyan had specified as off-limits.
Then came the new equipment. To facilitate installation, the workers unloaded the equipment at the large platform at the entrance, where they directly disassembled and assembled it.
Once assembled, the equipment was transported into the lab for installation. After each one was set up, another person would come in to perform equipment debugging.
They had their own process, and it was quick. Before Lin Huanyan even realized it, everything was finished, and even the cleaning was done by robots.
The lead worker handed Lin Huanyan a checklist for her to inspect.
The lab, now completely renovated, with brand-new and shiny equipment, was a huge improvement over the previous one, which had only been repaired haphazardly.
However, Lin Huanyan wasn’t careless. She tested each piece of equipment in turn and only marked it with a check after confirming it was in working order.
“Professor Lin, there’s a situation I need to report.”
Lin Huanyan looked up and saw a middle-aged man with a serious expression, though she didn’t recognize him.
Zhang Qianqian, who was standing nearby, quickly introduced him: “This is Team Leader Qi, in charge of the installation of the instruments related to the stability of the outer space of the space station.”
Lin Huanyan nodded, indicating she understood.
“Team Leader Qi, was there an issue with the installation?”
The man scratched his head. “Well, it’s not exactly a problem… more like a situation.”
“The thing is, when we were installing the equipment, we found that the space station’s protective shield has been changed. It’s no longer the original one. The old one was just a standard protective shield, but we were supposed to replace it with a high-level one. However, we discovered that the shield was swapped out for an even higher-grade one, better than the one we brought.”
He scratched the back of his head again, looking somewhat embarrassed.
“I thought I should inform Professor Lin. Since the shield is already of a higher grade, we probably don’t need to replace it, right? It doesn’t make sense to downgrade it.”
Lin Huanyan was puzzled as she had never changed the protective shield. But she quickly recalled that the only person capable of swapping it out with a special-grade one would be her boyfriend, Gu Yichen.
So, while Team Leader Qi was speaking, she quickly sent a message. Whether or not he was checking his smart brain, as soon as Lin Huanyan sent the message, he replied instantly and admitted to making the change.
Lin Huanyan received the message and decided not to ask any more questions.
“Team Leader Qi, the protective shield was changed by my friend. I’m not sure about the details, but since you say it’s of good quality, we don’t need to replace it. You can proceed with installing the other equipment.”
After sending Team Leader Qi off, Lin Huanyan continued her inspection but was met with Zhang Qianqian’s inquisitive gaze.
Under the pressure of Zhang Qianqian’s stare, Lin Huanyan painstakingly checked each piece of equipment and sent off the workers.
At that point, Lin Huanyan and Zhang Qianqian were standing at the entrance of the watermelon cultivation room. They had just picked a few ripe watermelons.
Lin Huanyan decided to give a few to the workers, as they had worked hard.
Zhang Qianqian, holding a large watermelon, couldn’t resist asking: “Yanyan, is this friend of yours a male friend?”
Lin Huanyan glanced at her. Here was a skilled researcher, yet at this moment, she radiated curiosity—curiosity about gossip.
Amused, Lin Huanyan said, “Alright, no need to test me further. I’ll just tell you, it’s my boyfriend who sent it.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qianqian’s eyes lit up, unable to hide her excitement.
“I really didn’t expect you to have a boyfriend. I always thought you were indifferent to that sort of thing. But I didn’t expect you to get a boyfriend so quickly.”
Zhang Qianqian looked Lin Huanyan up and down.
With her fair skin, delicate nose, and bright peach blossom eyes, standing in the doorway of the cultivation room with the simulated sunlight shining on her, she looked exquisitely beautiful.
The simple white lab coat draped over her figure, accentuating her graceful shape and giving her an indescribable air—seemingly independent from the world.
Zhang Qianqian didn’t know what kind of man would deserve such a beauty.
So, not asking about power, wealth, or status, she focused on one thing.
“Yanyan, what does your boyfriend look like? Is he handsome?”
Zhang Qianqian nervously stared at Lin Huanyan, as if Lin Huanyan’s answer was the most important thing in the world.
This made Lin Huanyan laugh.
It reminded her of terms like face control and CP shipping. Zhang Qianqian’s behavior was so similar to those girls obsessed with their favorite on-screen couples.
But as Lin Huanyan thought of Gu Yichen’s appearance—his smooth facial lines, perfect jawline, and well-defined features—she found herself mesmerized.
There was also the figure that she had vaguely seen, with broad shoulders, narrow waist, and distinct abdominal muscles.
Sigh, speaking of Zhang Qianqian, isn’t she also someone who cares about looks? If it weren’t for Gu Yinchen’s face, she probably wouldn’t have agreed either.
It’s just like an old joke: a hero saves a woman. If the hero is handsome, the woman says, “I have no way to repay you, I can only offer my body.” If the hero isn’t handsome, the woman says, “I have no way to repay you, but I will work like a horse or an ox in my next life to repay your kindness.”
Thinking of this, Lin Huanyan couldn’t help but laugh.
But beside her, Zhang Qianqian noticed that Lin Huanyan had been silent for a while, and her heart chilled. Could it be that Huanyan’s boyfriend is really an ugly monster?
Just as she was thinking this, Lin Huanyan, lost in thought, suddenly laughed out loud again, which made Zhang Qianqian even more confused.
Is it really that funny?
She quickly called out to Lin Huanyan.
Only then did Lin Huanyan come back to her senses and meet Zhang Qianqian’s puzzled gaze.
“Don’t worry, I think my boyfriend is pretty handsome. You don’t have to worry about his looks,” she reassured her.
But because of her earlier silence, Zhang Qianqian wasn’t entirely convinced. She thought Lin Huanyan was just comforting her.
She quickly tried to comfort herself, suppressing her own obsession with looks, saying, “It’s okay, it’s not that looks are that important. As long as your boyfriend treats you well, that’s enough.”
Lin Huanyan looked at her insincere expression and couldn’t help but laugh again.
“Hey, I’m being serious. I’m not lying. My boyfriend really is quite good-looking.”
She held up her smart brain and waved it in front of Zhang Qianqian. “I have his photo. Don’t you want to see?”
“See, see, of course I want to see. What kind of man has captured your heart?”
The two of them huddled together. Lin Huanyan tapped the virtual screen of her smart brain and opened the photo album.
The first photo displayed was a bombshell. The background was a large, luxurious office, with a handsome man sitting at a desk filled with documents. But instead of working, he was looking up, his gaze focused on the screen in front of him, his black eyes filled with warmth and affection.
Zhang Qianqian was stunned. This man was way too good-looking, even more handsome than the biggest star in the entertainment industry. He exuded a kind of noble air that couldn’t be described.
Looking at the scene, this photo was probably taken when Lin Huanyan was video chatting with him. Just based on his gentle and affectionate gaze, it was clear that he was deeply fond of Lin Huanyan.
And when Zhang Qianqian looked at the photo and then at Lin Huanyan, she thought, these two are too perfectly matched in terms of looks.
Such a handsome man and a beautiful woman should be together. Otherwise, it would be a waste of their excellent genes.
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translation works:
ARTTEDSBGT (After Rebirth The True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Green Tea):
main story – completed translating
extras/side stories – i still dont have money and account to access this
ATISIUP:
ongoing
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