Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1292: Chapter 1291: Research Team

Although Xiaobai is young, he’s very intelligent, with a high IQ, and seems to have a natural talent and sensitivity for this field.

As for Qiu Qingqing, her operations are very proficient. She seems similar to Jiang Cheng but probably not as formidable as him.

The selection of these three people is really excellent this time, Wu Lei thought. Over the years, the company brought in many people with connections who lack professional skills and just compare themselves with each other, spoiling the company culture. Many of the truly outstanding individuals in the company are now old and retiring. This batch is genuinely exceptional.

Also, Wu Lei had heard about the competition yesterday and knew about the behind-the-scenes corruption, but he simply couldn’t eliminate such malicious practices. Thinking about this, Wu Lei clenched his fists, feeling powerless.

About ten minutes passed, and Wu Lei noticed Jiang Cheng seemed to stand up. Had he finished this quickly?

Wu Lei approached Jiang Cheng to take a look. It really seemed he had finished. ”Have you done this before?” Wu Lei asked.

”No,” Jiang Cheng replied.

”That was quick. Let me see.” Wu Lei was somewhat skeptical but still checked Jiang Cheng’s computer. Indeed, he had reached the third level, unlike when Wu Lei himself encountered a bottleneck. Wu Lei had completed the third level upgrade at the time, but it had taken him three full days.

”Amazing, indeed impressive!” Wu Lei said with admiration.

While Wu Lei was expressing his amazement, he also noticed Qiu Qingqing standing up. Did she complete it too? Wu Lei walked over to Qiu Qingqing. She stepped aside, still expressionless and cold, with no sign of joy or excitement, sometimes making one wonder if she felt any emotions at all.

Wu Lei saw Qiu Qingqing’s third class and was equally shocked and pleasantly surprised. ”You’re cool too.” Wu Lei remarked to Qiu Qingqing.

This time, Qiu Qingqing finally reacted, merely nodding at Wu Lei. ”I finished too,” Xiaobai said with a joyful expression.

Wu Lei checked the time, only twenty minutes had passed, and he went over to verify that it was indeed completed. ”Truly, heroes emerge at a young age,” Wu Lei chuckled, patting Xiaobai on the shoulder.

”No, no, big bro and Qingqing are way more impressive,” Xiaobai said confidently.

”Actually, I tried the third level myself earlier, but it took me three days to figure it out. I feel like you guys coming here is like buried talent,” Wu Lei sighed.

”Oh, no, no, my dream has always been to come here. You can’t ignore me,” Xiaobai hurriedly said after hearing this.

Jiang Cheng also glanced at Xiaobai, finding this young boy truly remarkable.

At his age, he didn’t have such maturity, and he had only reached certain intellectual heights with systematic help. Xiaobai was indeed not one to be underestimated. And, of course, Qiu Qingqing, who stood quietly by the side, was really formidable.

”Do you have any plans to join the research team?” Wu Lei asked, though he was actually directing the question at Qiu Qingqing.

Qiu Qingqing looked at Wu Lei, ”If I go, will I be able to work on the latest robot designs?” she asked.

The people present were a bit stunned, including Jiang Cheng. This was the first time he heard Qiu Seqing speak. It was hard to describe, but her voice was pleasant and matched her cool demeanor well.

”Yes, indeed,” Wu Lei replied, not sure why she asked this all of a sudden but confirming it.

After getting the answer she wanted, Qiu Qingqing nodded, expressing her agreement.

Jiang Cheng nearly figured out that Qiu Qingqing came here with a specific goal. Jiang Cheng thought to himself.

”I agree too,” Jiang Cheng said.

”I absolutely want in,” Xiaobai said with a smile.

”Okay. I can take you to see it later,” Wu Lei stated.

”Brother, pinch me, see if I’m dreaming,” Xiaobai said to Jiang Cheng, ”I feel like I’m dreaming.”

Jiang Cheng chuckled, ”Then I’ll pinch you for real!” he said, placing his hand next to Xiaobai’s arm.

”Ah, forget it! I’ll do it myself.” Xiaobai pinched himself for real. ”Wow, it’s real,” he exclaimed, closing his eyes, opening them again.

”I’ve had this dream since I was ten,” Xiaobai remarked, ”Thank goodness, years of hard work weren’t wasted.”

As he spoke, tears welled up a bit in his eyes.

Seeing Xiaobai like this, Jiang Cheng suddenly realized he was wrong. Xiaobai had aspirations from such a young age and had worked for it for so long. It’s really cool.

”You’re really impressive,” Wu Lei said, laughing, ”I’ve never seen a more extraordinary kid your age.”

Wu Lei added, ”When I was your age, I didn’t know anything nor had a sense of direction.” Jiang Cheng recalled his state at nineteen and said, ”You really are incredible. Don’t think you’re lesser than others, you’re already great,” Jiang Cheng encouraged with a smile.

”I’m really happy,” Xiaobai laughed.

Jiang Cheng and Wu Lei exchanged smiles, and Jiang Cheng glanced at Qiu Qingqing beside him. He suddenly thought he saw her corner of the mouth curve into a smile, but when he looked again, he wasn’t sure.

Qiu Qingqing seemed to sense someone was looking at her. She turned and looked at Jiang Cheng, their eyes met, and Jiang Cheng felt it might be the first time Qiu Qingqing looked him directly in the eye. After just a few seconds, Qiu Qingqing looked out the window.

Wu Lei quickly took Jiang Cheng, Xiaobai, and Qiu Qingqing to the research team; what they called the research team was really the company’s whole twenty-third to thirtieth floors. Ordinarily, even those with company badges couldn’t access it.

Jiang Cheng saw on the twenty-fourth floor that the décor was markedly different from the lower floors, designed more like a research institute. People were dressed in lab coats, essentially indicating a research team stationed within the company. Jiang Cheng wondered what that had to do with going outside. Why was Qiu Qingqing determined to come here?

Jiang Cheng watched Qiu Qingqing walking along with Wu Lei, calmly without glancing around, appearing no different than usual. Jiang Cheng saw Wu Lei leading them to a room at the very end, where twenty people paused their work to look at them.

”These are the three who were just chosen today; they’ll be your colleagues from now on,” Wu Lei introduced them to the people.

Jiang Cheng noted that most were men, but there were also a few women.

The people there curiously looked at Jiang Cheng and the others, ending with their attention on Qiu Qingqing.

”Hello, I’m Mu Bai, pleased to meet you all!” Xiaobai said with a slight bow.

The people cooperatively applauded, smiling warmly and appearing friendly.

”Hello, I’m Jiang Cheng,” Jiang Cheng nodded in acknowledgment.

”Qiu Qingqing,” Jiang Cheng heard right after he spoke, and the room instantly fell silent, all stupefied while gazing at Qiu Qingqing; many thought she hadn’t finished her words, but more were captivated by her beauty.