Silas turned around and pushed the door open.
âMs. Fish, at my age, making a living isnât easy. Itâs been difficult earning money, working day and night in the medical lab, and only now could I afford an antique 1 like. Please, when you have the time, Iâll send someone to take it back. I wouldnât want to trouble you to keep it safe,â Silas said. After this, he left.
Flying Fishâs smile froze on her face.
Silas, that old fox, has recognized me from the start. Itâs true what people say, experience does make the difference. He is waiting for me the whole time.
How could a dean of a top medical lab like him have the nerve to play the victim? Flying Fish thought.
Flying Fish was worried. âHow am I supposed to get back that antique when I have already given it to my employer?
If it werenât for Boss knowing Silas, I wouldâve made a run for it. Now that my hideout is exposed, whatâs the point of running!
Flying Fish thought.
Silas reached the ground floor.
The driver stood respectfully to the side, holding the car door open. Just as Silas was about to step inside, he noticed someone approaching from afar.
H Silas handed the black suitcase to the driver, then strode toward the distant figure.
He walked with a commanding presence. His face had a healthy rosy glow. There was not a single trace of an old man about him at sixty.
âI finally got to see you! I thought I was going to make this trip for nothing again today,â Silas said with relief.
Yvette paused, lifted her eyelids slightly, and gave a nonchalant nod in response to Silasâs words.
The two of them formed a stark contrast. One was very enthusiastic, and the other showed almost no expression.
The driver watched the scene from a distance, shocked.
âIs this still the usually serious Mr. Walson? How could he be so attentive to a pretty girl when she seemed barely interested? The driver wondered and was beginning to question everything.
âEven if the top officials from Mysonna come, they would treat Mr. Walson with respect, What is happening now? Who is this extraordinary girl? the driver thought.
Silas, now used to it, looked at Yvette with hopeful eyes and asked, âDo you have some time to sit down somewhere Yvette, with one hand in her pocket and an intimidating aura, lowered her gaze.
The side of her face under the baseball cap was glowing white in the sunlight, and her slightly raised eyebrows looked delicate.
She was concise and direct, replying, âLetâs go.â
Silas could barely contain his happiness. Finding Yvette even once was not easy. It had been years since the last time, and he could hardly remember.
The two of thein casually chose a dessert shop.
Wed, Oct 16 Chapter 197 Silas, at his age, usually had a personal pastry chef at home to satisfy his sweet tooth. He definitely wouldnât be found in a place like this.
Yvette ordered a milkshake that cost just a few dollars, while Silas went for a coffee that cost hundreds, Yvette was sipping her milkshake with enjoyment, legs crossed, looking quite indifferent. She glanced at Silas casually.
Silas took a sip of the coffee, found it unbearably cheap-tasting, and set it down.
After a minute of thought, Silas spoke up, âYou should sign up for the first-level test of this yearâs Mysonna Medical Competition.â
Yvette leaned back. She positioned herself in the most comfortable spot and pursed her lips, her expression was bland. Her slender white fingers tugged at the straw.
âNot signing up, Yvette said.
Silas spoke with heartfelt sincerity, âCome on, kiddo, just sign up. Another certificate wonât hurt. You have no idea how many times the President has urged me, saying not to waste your talent. Once you pass the first-level test, the lab can be handed over to you. Iâm sixty, I should be retiring and enjoying my golden years, right?â
Yvetteâs eyes were half-closed as she gazed at Silas, her brow furrowed slightly, âIâm not signing up. Youâre good for another 20 years, Yvette replied.
Silas felt like he had a lump in his throat.
Is it my fault for looking young? In twenty years, I would be eighty. She is a wicked capitalist, shamelessly exploiting me without a second thought, Silas thought.
Silas wore a gloomy expression, saying, âCome on, sweetheart, look at me. In twenty years, Iâll be eighty. How could you bear to keep me cooped up in the lab every day?â
Yvette propped her face on her hand, giving a lazy smile. She took a sip of her milkshake without saying anything Silas leaned in closer, pouting, looking upset and helpless, like a sixty-year-old child.
People around them started giving them curious looks, whispering among themselves.
âLook at those two. They must be father and daughter. How did the girl get so pretty and manage to upset her dad so much?â
someone said.
âI bet sheâs not looking after her parents properly and said something rude again. Her dad looks so sad and pitiful. I canât even watch, another person said.
âEvery family has its struggles, and we donât know their situation Letâs not gossip and just move on,â one person said.
These whispers reached Yvette and Silasâs ears, making Silas feel quite guilty.
âThis shows that gossiping is in peopleâs nature. These people must have wild imaginations. I donât have the qualifications to be Yvetteâs dad, Silas thought.
Yvette swung her leg, looking at Silas across the table with a playful smile. Her lips curved into a mischievous arch.
âDad?â Yvette teasingly said..
Silasâs hands shook, spilling half the coffee he had pretended to sip, and reacted with lightning speed.
âYouâre my dad,â Silas said.
Silas blushed, realizing how embarrassing that sounded. But he valued his life more than his pride.
Yvette gently tapped her finger against the edge of the table. She rested her chin on her hand. Her voice carried a hint of coldness, asking. âDid you manage to extract the unstable substance from No.7 Toxin?â
Hearing this, Silas immediately straightened his posture.
The toxin that Fiona stole, known as No.7 Toxin, was flawed. It wasnât the real one. So Silas had the antidote.
It was all just rumors out there about the antidote. If it was the real No.7 Toxin, even the greatest of immortals couldnât save one.
âWe have undergone thousands of tests. The unstable elements have now been narrowed down to a range. Unless something unexpected happens, it will take another six months to compare the reactions of these elements and draw a conclusion,â Silas said.
Hearing this, Yvette raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly. Then she focused on sipping her milkshake.
Silas suddenly thought of Flying Fish and asked, âBy the way, today at the apartment you asked me to visit, I ran into a girl who used to be undercover and stole a relic from my house. Are you friends with her?â
Yvette hesitated for a moment. She looked away from her milkshake, pursed her lips, saying softly, âHow much is the relic worth?
Iâll write you a check later.â
Silas was speechless. He pretended to think for a moment, his eyes sparkling with cleverness, then waved his hand, generously.
âItâs no big deal! For a friend like yours, not just one relic, I could give away a few if you ask. But maybe you donât know, the one she took was my favorite blue and white porcelain plate. I used to sleep with it by my side, couldnât sleep well without it. Ever since it was stolen, my insomnia hasnât improved,â Silas said.
Yvette looked up, her cold eyes flickering slightly, thinking, âWho are you trying to fool, old trickster? Do you sleep with itâ Wonât it poke you?â
Yvette was silent for a few seconds before speaking, âJust tell me what you want.â
Upon hearing this, Silasâs face lit up with a wide grin, his old face blooming like a flower, He didnât hold back and stated his demands since opportunities like this donât come often. It would be silly of him to let this chance slip away once he finally had it.
âThatâs easy. Weâve got some new interns in the lab, and Iâm honestly overwhelmed. Theyâre all geniuses who donât respect each other, turning the lab into a chaotic mess. Iâm so busy every day. I donât have the time to handle them. So, please help me train them for a week, and if you agree, weâll let bygones be bygonès, Silas said.
Yvette glanced at Silas, thinking, âHeâs good at taking advantage of situations without holding back.â
âDeal,â Yvette agreed.
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