Pretending To Be A Boss

This was the expanded laboratory, provided by the dean at Zhong Xiuxiu's persuasion after she arrived at Hua Science Academy.

A wall had been knocked down, linking two laboratories together.

It was a way to improve Shang Lu's treatment.

The main reason was that Shang Lu wanted to attempt what Tang Xian had previously suggested, expanding the cultivation area of the Zudun Holy Tree. Perhaps a larger Zudun Holy Tree could be harvested.

This was Tang Xian's wild guess, based solely on the huge roots of the Zudun Holy Trees found in the mining area.

But he guessed right.

"My husband is a very interesting person, he possesses many noble qualities, like his desire to understand the reasons behind his actions.

After finding out that the seedlings of the Zudun Holy Tree actually responded when hitting rock bottom, he wanted to clarify the principle behind it.

But why the Zudun Holy Tree could grow bigger in a larger environment, while its roots didn't seem compressed in a smaller one, he really couldn't understand.

This issue has also been troubling him these days.

Mr. Tang Xian, though I feel that to some extent you deserve my caution, such as my husband always mentioning and praising you, this also indirectly shows that you have exceptional insights in the field of plants."

Zhong Xiuxiu looked at Tang Xian:

"What's your opinion on this Zudun Holy Tree?"

"No opinion, I'm not concerned about the impact of the environment on trees; what I care more about is the fruit of the Zudun Holy Tree."

"I see, indeed that is something more valuable and deserves more attention. But this is also the second problem that's troubling my husband.

I suppose you know his proudest field is plant cloning. However, he can't clone the Zudun Holy Tree; it can only be left to grow freely from its mother plant.

To solve the cloning problem of the Zudun Holy Tree, he has been racking his brains these days to no avail."

Tang Xian noticed Bai Mansheng staring at the fruit of the Zudun Holy Tree, her expression growing increasingly unnatural.

This was a struggle to keep herself in check.

Zhong Xiuxiu also noticed this and, looking at Bai Mansheng, said:

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Tang Xian frowned slightly and said:

"Why do you say that?"

"Under the microscope, I've found that many organisms instinctively want to get closer to the fruit of the Zudun Holy Tree.

They usually move irregularly, but as soon as they approach the fruit, it's as if they feel a magnetic force.

I'm certain such a force field does not exist, and interestingly, human cells are not attracted to it.

Therefore, I speculate that your friend either has a unique fascination with the fruit, or she's not human."

Bai Mansheng was ultimately still lucid, her eyes widened in astonishment at Zhong Xiuxiu.

Indeed, the fruit of the Zudun Holy Tree had an intense attraction to her.

This attraction was even interfering with her thought process.

Bai Mansheng shook her head, not wanting to cause trouble for Tang Xian, and said:

"I just really like the fruit when I see it. My name is Bai Mansheng, and I'm a maid to Mr. Tang Jikede."

Zhong Xiuxiu didn't harbor any suspicions, after all, she also worked in brain research and knew that many people have their quirks.

Tang Xian didn't want to linger on the topic of identity either and thus said:

"The mystery of the Zudun Holy Tree's fruit is temporarily unsolvable. In the mining area, it's called the fruit of evolution, and the reason countless organisms are willing to be driven by plants is to eat its fruit.

But why a small fruit can bring about evolution is not something current science can immediately explain. We first need a research subject that has evolved through this channel to determine the difference between its evolution and others, thereby finding the cause. Otherwise, thinking too much about it is just a waste of time."

Zhong Xiuxiu nodded and said:

"Makes sense."

"How many fruits does the Zudun Holy Tree have?"

"At the current pace, it can produce two fruits a month. We have four in stock now."

"I want to take two."

"No problem; I believe my husband won't mind his potential male admirer taking away a few sustainably produced fruits."

Tang Xian caught the hint.

Although Zhong Xiuxiu's tone didn't change, this must be jealousy.

He laughed and said:

"You should know, people often love their wives the most, yet at certain social events, they may act as if friends are more important than their wives; it's all fake. In the end, men always bow to their wives. At least Shang Lu does."

Tang Xian confirmed that Zhong Xiuxiu was a purely rational thinker with no social graces.

Zhong Xiuxiu cocked her head, pondering Tang Xian's words, then said:

"Okay, I'll remember these words and update them in my social behavior manual."

Tang Xian wasn't surprised that someone would actually create a social behavior manual for themselves.

After putting the Zudun Holy Tree's fruit into his bag, Tang Xian left the lab with Bai Mansheng.

"I want to eat that fruit."

"Not now."

"Why? Is this fruit very precious?"

Tang Xian shook his head and said:

"I'm starting to doubt the intentions of the Zudun Holy Tree, the fruit may not be as magical as I thought."

"What do you mean?"

"Evolution is a difficult process. I've been wondering, can the Zudun Holy Tree truly bring about evolution for organisms?

The reproduction of plants is quite interesting. Just like flowers attract bees and dandelions drift far and wide. Therefore, whether this fruit might bring about some dangerous situations, I'm not sure. It's better for me to conduct experiments in the evolution area."