Chapter 30

Tang Xiao steeled himself and assigned everyone the task of reviewing papers. It was the most basic preparation before beginning an experimental project. The scholars made no comment. The newcomer had certainly risen quickly, but that didn’t mean they had to listen to him.

Of course, no one openly objected. They accepted the assignment with great humility, but as soon as they left the office, the three Level One Scholars secretly started a group chat of their own.

Andy Hado: What are you planning to do? Just listen to the newcomer?

Yu Ming: Don’t openly oppose him. That would be a slap in Xiao Bai’s face. How about this: we do as he says for now. No matter how brilliant Tang is, he’s still a newcomer with limited knowledge and project experience. When he shows an obvious weakness, we can correct him. Then the initiative will be in our hands, won’t it?

Zhan Yuchen: Fine, let’s do that. If the project doesn’t produce results, we’ll all be embarrassed. If he doesn’t pass Xiao Bai’s assessment, I doubt he’ll have the nerve to keep leading it.

Yu Ming: Let’s review the papers first. We can wait until the project officially begins.

Andy Hado: OK

Zhan Yuchen: OK

Rocky sensed something about the three scholars’ attitude, but as Tang Xiao’s diehard fanboy, he was confident Tang Xiao would win them over eventually.

Tang Xiao had no idea what the two Level One Scholars were thinking. He spent the entire afternoon reviewing papers. When quitting time came, Rocky called out to him, but Tang Xiao said, “Go on ahead. I’m staying to work the night shift.”...