After the divorce, my ex-husband and son lined up to pursue me.

Chapter 65 Take the money and get out
If they want to save face, they have to show something real.

That is, the Cortex-7 project.

Yan Guozhong understood Jiang Xia's meaning; the master and apprentice had indeed thought of the same thing and were of one mind.

but……

"Are you sure your injury is alright?" Yan Guozhong asked with some concern, his gaze filled with worry. "The project isn't at a point where we need to rush. You can go back and rest for a while longer."

Jiang Xia smiled. The project had been delayed for seven years, and now everything was in disarray. It wouldn't make a difference if it was delayed for another ten days or half a month. However, she didn't have much time left.

"I can do it, I'm really fine." Jiang Xia wanted to seize every second before her condition worsened and get the project moving in.

Like building a skyscraper, the foundation was laid seven years ago, and now it's just a matter of installing steel bars and pouring concrete.

She wants to see a model of the building produced, and if possible, she also wants to see the building magnificently decorated and proudly displayed before the world.

This was also her greatest wish.

"Teacher, you should rest for a while. I haven't been here for several days. I'll go check on Xu Fei and the others' progress first." Jiang Xia said, then wheeled herself out first.

Then, Jiang Xia went back to her office, and coincidentally, no one was inside. She quickly opened her locker, changed into a white coat, took out her work notes, and went back out of the office, where she ran into Xu Fei and Ke Hetai, who were returning from lunch.

The two were pleasantly surprised to see Jiang Xia. They chatted warmly for a few minutes before changing their clothes and then entering the conference room one after the other.

Lou Yushi and Xin Rou arrived a little later, one after the other.

"Jiang Xia, why are you back?" Xin Rou was surprised to see Jiang Xia. "How are you feeling? Your sick leave isn't over yet, why are you in such a hurry? This is a serious injury, you can't take it lightly."

Not a single word of this is wrong.

Ha, he's a veteran actor now.

Jiang Xia couldn't take her anger out on him. She muttered a complaint in her heart, but her face remained calm: "It's alright, I'm much better now. Everyone's here, let's start the meeting."

Xu Fei nodded and stood up first, casually resting his hands on the edge of the table: "Let's talk about our progress first, Atai, you go first."

"Okay." Ke Hetai opened his laptop and, based on his various experiments over the past ten days, combined with the data, gave a detailed summary and explanation.

After he finished speaking, it was Lou Yushi's turn.

Next in line should be Xin Rou, but she was unprepared, having neither brought her laptop nor notes. She simply rested her chin on her hands, looked at Xu Fei, and smiled: "What should I do, senior? I haven't made much progress. Aren't I still considered an unofficial member?"

She wasn't given any real work to begin with.

Xu Fei scratched his head and subconsciously glanced at Jiang Xia. Seeing that her gentle face showed no emotion, he smiled and said, "That's alright, but we're all on the same team. We're not family, but at least we're not outsiders. Xin Rou, don't say such formal things in the future."

“Okay.” Xin Rou nodded obediently. “But I don’t want to always be doing odd jobs. Since Sister Jiang Xia is back, can you give me some practical work?”

Xu Fei glanced at Jiang Xia again, and this time Jiang Xia spoke up, "Don't rush, Xu Fei and I still need to discuss this."

Xin Rou then remained silent.

Throughout the discussion, I watched Jiang Xia and Xu Fei analyze the project. Their logic was clear, their eloquence was excellent, and there were no disagreements. They each analyzed the progress of the project and summarized the key points for the future.

Ke Hetai and Lou Yushi found it difficult to get a word in edgewise, and both had long since chosen to listen in silence. Xin Rou quietly looked at Jiang Xia, her gaze lingering... and she thought of many industry rumors about her.

"Jiang Xia? Are you sure it's this person in the photo?"

Just a few days ago, her father kept asking her about her asking Sato for help. When he saw Jiang Xia's photo on her phone, he was shocked and looked completely bewildered.

Why didn't you say it was her sooner?!

"Xiaorou, stop being so stubborn. You can't beat Jiang Xia at all! Do you even know who she is?"

"Talented woman? Ha, that's the most superficial assessment of her! Do you know about Lassa fever? It's a highly lethal hemorrhagic fever that's rampant in Africa, and there's still no effective treatment, let alone a vaccine or antibody."

"However, if I remember correctly, a short-acting derivative of Krassa fever was developed back then. Although it cannot completely cure the disease, it can alleviate the symptoms of infected patients and greatly reduce the risk of death!"

At this point, the usually strict and meticulous father's face showed an expression of admiration and worship, and he was very proud of himself: "This is what Jiang Xia led the team to do! In addition, she also made great breakthroughs in the field of RMD therapy! How old was she at that time? In her early twenties, I think. She skipped a grade... I remember she was doing her master's degree at that time."

"You must not underestimate her. I don't know why she suddenly disappeared back then. Otherwise, do you know how many people were convinced that she would definitely win the Nobel Prize in Medicine!"

"You think the rumors circulating about her in the industry mean they don't have faith in her? Wrong! Absolutely wrong! They're just complaining about her leaving without notice and venting their frustrations! As long as she comes back and continues down this path, no one can shake her position!"

……

Her father's words still echoed in Xin Rou's mind.

She looked at Jiang Xia, who was still analyzing the project with Xu Fei, and unconsciously clenched her fingers.

Just a woman.

An orphan without parents.

The fact that he could develop his career so skillfully, even before marriage, without relying on anyone, is a legendary achievement that has left an indelible mark on the minds of many industry leaders.

Jiangxia is really capable.

Xin Rou's narrowed eyes flashed with a cold light of resentment and jealousy, and her fingers were already clenched until they were blue and purple. But when she heard Jiang Xia finish speaking to Xu Fei, he added, "Xin Rou, stay here. The rest of you go back to the lab and get busy."

"it is good."

Xu Fei tidied up the nearby computer and scattered documents, then left with Lou Yushi and Ke Hetai.

The small conference room was now empty except for Xin Rou and Jiang Xia.

"Xin Rou".

Jiang Xia's expression was indifferent, and his voice was calm and devoid of any emotion: "I'm giving you two choices now. First, you can be in charge of neurotransmitter simulation from now on. All experiments, data, and so on in this area will need to be completed by you independently."

“Neurotransmitter simulation?” Xin Rou repeated, her eyes gleaming with uncertainty. She then asked, “What about the second one?”

"Withdrawal of investment".

Jiang Xia coldly and decisively uttered two words, "You don't need to suffer any losses. Take your money, and yourself, withdraw from the project, and leave here."

(End of this chapter)