Chapter 283 Now It's So Strict?
When Olivia heard these words, her eyes were already getting a bit moist.
What had she done to deserve Rodolfo's trust like this?
She had let him down once before. Now, Olivia didn't want to disappoint him again - both for his sake and for her own dreams.
Her tone was firm and sincere as she told Rodolfo, "Mr. McCoy, if I really can go, I'm willing!
I want to join the research institute, I want to work with you, I want to break through and go beyond what I'm capable of now!"
This answer didn't disappoint Rodolfo.
On the other end of the phone, he was beaming with joy, his voice carrying excitement as he said, "Good, your agreement is the best news. I'll be waiting for you here in Harmony City!"
Hearing Rodolfo's happy tone, Olivia's face also showed a relaxed and cheerful smile. She continued talking with Rodolfo, "But will the timing be too tight this time?"
Although she had agreed to go, she had many things on her plate that needed to be handed over before she could leave.
A few days wouldn't be nearly enough time for her to arrange everything.
Thinking about this, Olivia couldn't help but worry.
Rodolfo understood what she meant, so he comforted her over the phone, "No rush, take your time.
I'm calling you today to give you advance notice. Actually, they still have some names on their list that haven't been completely confirmed yet. You'll have at least a month or two to prepare.
Before then, just finish up what you have on your plate, and that'll be fine."
Only after hearing Rodolfo's words did Olivia breathe a sigh of relief. "That's good, having that much time will let me prepare properly."
She could go to Harmony City without any worries now.
Olivia felt completely at ease.
After chatting with Rodolfo about some more details, they hung up.
Evelyn happened to come back from outside just then. As soon as she walked in, she saw Olivia holding her phone with a happy smile on her face.
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "What good thing happened? Why are you smiling so happily?"
Seeing her, Olivia didn't hide her smile. "Something good did happen. I just got a call from Mr. McCoy..."
Olivia briefly shared with her what she and Rodolfo had discussed on the phone.
Hearing that she was also going to Harmony City, Evelyn was even happier than she was.
"So you're going to Harmony City too? That means when I go to Harmony City, I won't be lonely at all! That's great!" Evelyn was so happy.
Seeing her so excited, Olivia couldn't help but laugh.
She reached out to steady her, saying, "Take it easy, don't fall."
After Evelyn finally calmed down, she suddenly remembered something and looked at Olivia with a gossipy expression. "By the way, is this Mr. Hamilton's doing?"
She felt there couldn't be so many coincidences - he wasn't returning to Emerald City, but somehow Olivia could also go to Harmony City.
Hearing this question, Olivia's expression became somewhat hesitant.
Although she had some guesses in her heart, she couldn't be sure yet, so Olivia didn't say much to Evelyn.
It wasn't until the evening, after she finished her work and took a shower, that she called Andrew.
"Calling me at this hour, what's up?" The man's deep, warm voice came through the phone.
Olivia gathered her courage and directly asked what was on her mind. "Today, I got a call from Mr. McCoy about going to the Harmony City research institute.
He said someone from the Emerald City military recommended me, and someone in Harmony City is also arranging this. I wanted to ask if it was you?"
Andrew didn't seem surprised by her question.
He let out a low chuckle and answered quite directly, "Sort of."
Olivia's nervous emotions suddenly relaxed, and her heartbeat sped up rapidly.
She had guessed right - it really was him!
Andrew waited for a while on the other end, and when she didn't speak, he asked, "What's wrong? Do you want to back out? The list has already been submitted, it's too late to back out now."
Of course Olivia didn't want to back out.
It's just that regarding Andrew's actions, she felt grateful and happy, but also had some hesitation.
She asked tentatively, "What did you have to give up to do this?"
She wasn't some naive girl who knew nothing about the world. She didn't believe Andrew could make such a big move without paying any price.
Although she was very grateful for everything he did for her, she didn't want Andrew to suffer losses because of her.
Hearing her worry about him, Andrew was in a very good mood.
He replied casually, "I didn't have to give up anything, and you don't need to worry about me.
The research institute's new team planning was already in the works, it just hadn't been finalized. It wasn't until recently that there was some news about it.
I just had better information than others, and then contacted a few familiar senior colleagues to recommend you, that's all.
The main reason you were successfully selected is because you have the ability."
Facing these words, Olivia was somewhat skeptical. "Is it really like that?"
Andrew's voice carried a magnetic quality as he said, "Really, don't you trust me?"
Olivia would believe other things, but she was quite doubtful about this particular matter.
Andrew's tone carried some teasing. "Ms. Garcia, you're already being this strict? Won't it get even worse in the future?"
The implications in his words made Olivia a bit flustered, and her cheeks started to heat up.
She quickly denied it, "No, I didn't mean to control you. I just don't want you to suffer losses or pay any price because of my situation."
Andrew said with a smile, "In my view, if I can help push you toward a better direction, then even if I have to pay some price, it's worth it.
Don't worry, I don't do losing deals.
Besides, with your abilities, in the future, those people at the research institute will probably come back to thank me for discovering such an amazing talent for them.
Once you enter the research institute, you'll have a tough time ahead. Are you scared?"
Olivia heard his meaning and was now certain that he had indeed given up something for her sake.
But hearing his tone, it seemed he hadn't sacrificed major interests, so she felt somewhat relieved.
She nodded firmly and replied with determination, "I'm not scared. I'm confident I won't let you down!"
Andrew smiled and said, "That's good. Then I'll wait for you to come to Harmony City. Once you enter the research institute, I'll watch you step by step reach higher positions."
Olivia's heart fluttered.
For the first time, she had a clear feeling that when someone truly cares about you, they won't ask you to give up anything or abandon yourself.
On the contrary, they'll help you become better!
Thinking about this, Olivia began to develop strong anticipation for Harmony City.
She suddenly wanted to go to Harmony City soon.
Besides her dreams and career, she also wanted to see him.
When the time came, she would definitely have a good talk with Andrew face to face!
Andrew clearly had the same thought, so he said warmly to Olivia, "Once the time is confirmed, wrap up things in Emerald City as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you in Harmony City."
"Okay." Olivia's lips curved up. "Then... good night?"
"Mm, good night." The man replied with a smile, his voice hiding endless tenderness.
Olivia felt a rare sweetness.
She reluctantly hung up the phone, rolled around on the bed twice before her mood calmed down, and then fell asleep peacefully.
She slept very well that night.
The next day after getting up and having breakfast, she went to the research institute.
Since she had decided to go to Harmony City, there were more things to hand over in Emerald City.
Especially at the research institute, she needed to confirm previous projects with her team repeatedly.
These past two days, Olivia had been so busy her feet barely touched the ground.
But fortunately, although busy and rushed, everything was orderly and well-organized.
The drug development in cooperation with the military was also progressing smoothly.
She could let go and let the team handle the later stages of development.
If there were difficult problems to solve, she could still make time to help.
But no matter how capable Olivia was, as Daniel's business partner, if she was leaving Emerald City, some things still needed to be explained to Daniel.
So the next day, she made plans with Daniel to have dinner together that evening.
Daniel had no objections to her invitation, and actually felt a secret joy in his heart.
When he went to the appointment and found it was just him and Olivia, this joy was magnified several times in his heart.
"Why did you suddenly want to have dinner with me tonight?" He asked Olivia with feigned surprise, while taking a seat.
He was still thinking that maybe Olivia had finally caught on and noticed something about him.
But when Olivia saw him, her expression carried some guilt.
She knew she was about to give Daniel more work to do, and if she didn't tell him about it straightforwardly, she would feel even worse.
"Tonight I have something I want to tell you." Olivia directly told him about going to Harmony City. "This is a rare opportunity, I don't want to give it up, so I'll need to trouble you to take care of things at the company.
Of course, I won't completely let go of the research institute. I'll still be responsible for some important matters, but for some small day-to-day decisions, I'll need your help."
After Olivia finished speaking, she felt embarrassed.
So she added, "I know this is a bit unfair to you, putting everything in your hands. It's not right, so for the year-end dividends, I hope we can redistribute them. Consider it compensation for your efforts."
Hearing that she was going to Harmony City, Daniel's expression was full of shock.
His instinct was naturally to not want Olivia to leave.
Their relationship still hadn't made any progress.
If she left, would they still have a chance in the future?
Daniel couldn't help but ask, "You're going to Harmony City - is it really just because of the research institute's invitation? There's no other reason?"
Hearing this, Olivia was also somewhat puzzled and asked, "Why would you ask that? Of course, that's the main reason! That's a national-level research institute!
It's a place that so many people can't reach even after trying their whole lives!"