Chapter 189: Chapter 189

Liu Yue Zhang stepped aside voluntarily, and Li Hao heard him introduce with a strict and respectful tone: "This is the person in charge of our CSS national research and development project, Dr. Rong Zhi."

Except for the researchers who knew Rong Zhi’s identity, everyone was stunned, then they showed expressions of doubt and puzzlement, with some even glancing at Rong Zhi dismissively, as if trying to see something from her.

Li Hao directly voiced his opinion: "Liu Yue Zhang, I know you know many people around Academician Zhao, but this concerns a national research project. How can you randomly find someone and call them a doctor, then make them the project leader?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the others chimed in.

Not to mention that Rong Zhi looks young, and no one has ever heard of her name here. Everyone standing here is capable of being featured on scientific journals, while Rong Zhi is a complete stranger who doesn’t need to be understood by them.

Moreover, according to Li Hao, the last time she was able to come in was thanks to Academician Zhao’s connection, otherwise she wouldn’t even have the qualification to stand in the Engineering College.

Rong Zhi scanned the group of people with disdain and doubt written all over their faces, her gaze indifferent.

Liu Yue Zhang caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye and wanted to stop these people’s whispers, but Rong Zhi put her hand in front of him, gently raised her chin, and said, "Anyone who doesn’t wish to work with me can step forward now."

As soon as the words were spoken, Li Hao stepped forward fiercely, glaring coldly, "I don’t want to!"

He would go downstairs and bring this up with Zhao Hecheng, not allowing unrelated personnel to control the third-floor laboratory.

Following Li Hao’s lead, several other researchers stepped forward.

The remaining were those unwilling to give up the research project, prepared to endure humiliation for collective honor.

Compared to whose leadership they worked under, their hearts prioritized the research.

Rong Zhi remained expressionless, her eyes deep and unfathomable, making Liu Yue Zhang’s back almost bend just by looking.

He tried to say something to ease the atmosphere, but the young lady casually tossed the document from her arms onto the table, the crisp sound "bang" resonating throughout the laboratory, silencing the crowd.

Rong Zhi inserted one hand into her pocket, snapped her fingers with the other, and chuckled, "ok, those who stepped forward can leave."

The researchers: "!!!"

Li Hao glared, "What did you say?!"

Rong Zhi casually pointed at the mechanical door, her intention clear.

She completely ignored them, asking Liu Yue Zhang to gather the remaining people for a meeting.

Thoroughly ignoring them.

Lin Qiming walked out last, shaking his head at Li Hao as he passed by, "Professor Li, have you forgotten that Teacher Rong was recommended by the Huajing Group, and you know who’s at the top of Huajing."

The top of Huajing is Cheng Yunjing!

Li Hao’s face stiffened, and sweat started to form on his forehead.

How could he suddenly forget!

Rong Zhi being here was certainly backed by the Huajing Group!

Li Hao pondered endlessly, considering all the prominent families in Huajing he could name, but never thought of Cheng Yunjing.

But even among other prominent families, he couldn’t afford to offend them!

Truly blinded by anger!

It’s all Liu Yue Zhang’s fault, bringing out those flashy titles, and now he’s offended the young master, unsure of how he will be dealt with later.

Thinking about the methods those people might use, Li Hao couldn’t help but feel terrified.

The others nearby also quietly regretted it, some even shamelessly went to apologize, only to be rebuffed by Rong Zhi saying "I don’t need insincere people."

No room for reversal whatsoever.

They left dejected and worried.

But they still hoped in their hearts that Rong Zhi’s team was so small, they surely needed more people later, and they might have another chance.

Unfortunately, Rong Zhi gave no chance.

She held a brief meeting, then swiftly assigned tasks, projecting the first draft of her design completed over the past two days onto the big screen, and began explaining with a stylus.

Lu Si sat in the audience, staring at Rong Zhi in astonishment, as if seeing some kind of monster.

From the moment Rong Zhi walked in, he’s been in this state continuously.

Can someone tell him what’s happening now?

Why has the Third Young Master become the project leader?

Is she... really a doctor?!

Although he felt it was unlikely in his heart, his subconscious kept telling him that Rong Zhi might genuinely be!

Finally, the meeting ended, and Lu Si promptly approached Rong Zhi, confusion unmistakable in his eyes, "Third Young Master, how... how did you become a doctor?"

Others appeared to be organizing their materials but were secretly listening in.

Rong Zhi twirled the stylus in her hand, her voice revealing no joy or anger, "If I wanted to be one, then I became one."

...What kind of capricious reason is that?