Chapter 296: Problem Arose

In the following days, Ethan was hardly ever at home.

It was because he had to meet up with his old classmate who was involved in physics research.

Vivian was also keeping busy as she contacted her friend at the Legella Physics Research Institute and learned some information from her.

However, her friend had been dealing with some issues recently. She was so busy and it was hard for Vivian to reach her, limiting the depth of their conversations.

And so, on the fifth day, Ethan finally brought back some good news.

That news was that a researcher at the Legella Physics Research Institute might resign in the near future. This researcher was from Yondora and had already submitted her resignation application, awaiting approval from the institute.

Once she left, her position would naturally become vacant, and there would be an immediate need for someone to fill in her research project, thereby creating an opportunity for Andrew's girlfriend.

However, this vacancy couldn't be easily filled. Ethan's classmate mentioned that Andrew's girlfriend would have to go through a written test, an interview, and a final assessment before being admitted to the institute.

This opportunity was truly rare, as even William hadn't been able to accomplish it before.

So when Ethan and Vivian went to discuss with William and inform Andrew's girlfriend to be prepared in advance, William was also somewhat surprised.

He did not expect Ethan to act so quickly, and that Ethan would be so lucky to coincidentally encounter a researcher in the institute who wanted to resign.

However, things did not go as smoothly as Ethan had thought!

On one hand, they needed to inform Andrew's girlfriend to be prepared, and on the other hand, they needed to make an appointment with the institute.

And the problem arose from the institute.

The physicist who was responsible for contacting Ethan's classmate suddenly passed away.

Everything they had discussed previously was put on hold, and they didn't even have the chance to put it back on the agenda.

Ethan fell silent because of this.

Not only did all his previous efforts go to waste, but half of the time had already passed.

Vivian saw Ethan frowning and comforted him, saying, "Working with others is always filled with various uncertainties. No one knows what unexpected things may happen, so the most reliable person is actually yourself."

"Yes, but I don't want to give up like this." Ethan had a strong determination to not accept defeat. "I believe there must be another way."

With that, Ethan picked up his suit jacket and was about to go out again.

Vivian immediately stopped him. "Why don't you take a break? Have you forgotten about my friend? I will go find her."

Without giving Ethan a chance to argue, Vivian dialed her friend's number directly.

After a long wait, someone finally answered the phone. Vivian went straight to the point.

"Sally, I have something very important to discuss with you. Do you have time? I would like to meet you... Yes, the sooner the better... Okay, it's settled then."

After hanging up the phone, Vivian waved her phone in front of Ethan. "Alright, I have made an appointment with my friend. You must have been tired these past few days, so rest at home. Just wait for my message."

Ethan frowned, "Shall I go with you? This matter originally had nothing to do with you."

"What are you talking about? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have to do this at all. My friend doesn't like strangers, so it's better if you don't go this time. I'll introduce you to each other when there's a chance in the future."

Vivian swiftly took a bag and left.

...

The café opposite the Legella Physics Research Institute.

When Vivian arrived, Sally Sampson had already ordered coffee.

She was Sheldon's twin sister. Sheldon was Vivian's best friend and Sally also got along well with Vivian.

After exchanging greetings, Vivian sat down opposite her.

"Why did you come so early, Sally?" Vivian glanced at her watch. "I deliberately came ten minutes early, and it looks like you've been here for at least ten minutes."

"I just came out to get some fresh air." Sally looked a bit tired, as she had been troubled lately. "It's too stifling in the institute, and with the unexpected death of a professor yesterday, the atmosphere is quite oppressive. By the way, I've already ordered coffee for you."

"Thank you." Vivian stirred her coffee and said, "Actually, I know about this matter too. Strictly speaking, my visit to you today is somewhat related to this."

"What?" Sally was extremely surprised. "How is Professor White's death related to you? Don't scare me."

"No!" Vivian chuckled helplessly. "You're overthinking it. Actually, here's the thing..."

In this way, Vivian told Sally about the challenge that Ethan had accepted, as well as what she had been doing these past few days.

After listening, Sally couldn't help but widen her eyes and exclaim, "Oh my god. Do you know that the researcher who has already submitted a resignation letter is actually me?"

"It's you?!" Vivian was surprised this time.

"Yeah," Sally sighed. "When we contacted each other a few days ago, didn't I tell you that I've been really busy recently, so busy that I can't breathe? The reason behind my busy schedule is actually my resignation."

Vivian was confused. "Didn't you say you really like the research environment here? Why do you suddenly want to quit? Did something happen?"

"Yes!" Sally nodded, frowning. "A while ago, my experiment entered a critical stage, so I applied for access to the database from the institute."

"But they unexpectedly didn't approve of it because I'm not a citizen of Yondora. They demanded that I obtain Yondora nationality, or else my experiment would be cut off."

"I find their behavior outrageous. I can't give up my nationality in Valarna. I came to Yondora to study and improve myself with the hope of one day returning to serve my motherland."

"But instead, they directly asked me to change my nationality. In a fit of anger, I submitted a resignation letter, thinking that finally I could go back. However, they refused to let me go and we had a heated argument."

"I haven't been able to eat or sleep well these past few days. Just thinking about this matter makes me angry. If that woman you mentioned can take my position, then I can successfully return to Valarna."

"Oh, I see." Vivian furrowed her brows after hearing what Sally said. "Actually, talent protection measures like this are quite common here. But the professor who was originally responsible for this suddenly passed away, so nothing was done as a replacement."

"Alas... Yes, Professor White is no longer with us now," Sally sighed.

However, she thought of something suddenly!

"Vivian, there's actually someone in the department who has been hoping for me to leave. I think I can cooperate with him this time..."