Under the bleak light of the laboratory, I felt like I was undergoing some kind of judgment.

The lingering wound that never fully healed was exposed in the air. I pressed the needle mark on my arm and watched the researchers discussing something in another room.

Chen Yun stood beside me and whispered, "Don't be afraid."

Not afraid, there's nothing to be afraid of.

"Ms. Yu, your situation is complex and rare. We may need further research, but I believe there might be a breakthrough soon," a researcher approached with a list, "However, the next steps and project establishment require approval from higher authorities. It's a big matter, and I will submit the report as soon as possible. You can also consider it. Once the approval is granted, relevant personnel will contact you."

"I don't have anything else to consider, just one request." I closed the information interface on my phone, "If the research progresses further, can I have my parents brought to the shelter?"

He nodded and took notes in his notebook, "Alright, I will include that in the application. You can rest for a few days and wait for my message."

I nodded, "Thank you."

Due to my experience of being attacked by zombies, the staff arranged for me to stay in a single room.

Chen Yun accompanied the staff in escorting me, "I'll leave now, call me if you need anything."

I slumped on the bed, "Okay, get ready for me to harass you in the middle of the night."

He smiled, "24-hour chat service."

After the staff left, I threw myself into the bathtub and took a refreshing bath.

This shelter was more like a large-scale research base, located in the outskirts of City X. It was spacious and well-secured. It provided all the necessary amenities for daily life.

Of course, at present, its most important function was to provide a safe place for researchers.

While waiting for a response in the laboratory earlier, just to be safe, I searched the names of several key staff members. From Baidu entries to academic achievements, I confirmed their identities as researchers before I could put my mind at ease.

They should invite me to be their image ambassador.

I suddenly remembered that Chen Yun mentioned he studied chemistry in the car.

How did a chemistry major end up working at our internet company?

I opened my phone in confusion and tried to log into the company's system.

Soon, I found his employment information on the system.

"Chen Yun, Education: Ph.D...."

I was puzzled. Why would someone with a Ph.D. from a prestigious university come to our company and work in an unrelated field?

The more I thought about it, the more curious I became. I took a screenshot and sent it to him.

"Dr. Chen, why aren't you working in your own field? Why did you come here to be a programmer???"

He quickly replied, "Biochemical materials, four major pitfalls."

...That seems reasonable.

"Ding Dong—"

Hearing the doorbell, I walked over and opened the door, seeing the same white coat I had seen in the laboratory earlier.

"Ms. Yu, it has been approved by the higher authorities." He handed me a stack of documents, "Please take a look at the documents and agreement. If everything is fine, we need you to sign."

I flipped through the documents, "What about my parents? Can they come over?"

"Yes, please provide the address. A helicopter will be sent from the base to pick up your family."

"Thank you!" I nodded firmly, "I will prepare the necessary documents as soon as possible."

He smiled kindly, "You're welcome. Actually, we should be grateful to you. Oh, by the way, the experimental process may be quite demanding. For the sake of your health, remember to rest well during this period."

"Of course, I know that!"

Another staff member handed me a room card, "We have upgraded you to a more comfortable room. Please follow me."