Beauty Man's Myriad Hearts

On this day, the vice president of Empire State University, Edward Lansky, met Curt Connors, the boss of Fisker Pharmaceuticals R&D Department and former professor of Empire State University, in Conference Room [-] of the main building.

"Conners, long time no see."

Edward Lansky looked at his old friends who were about the same age in front of him, and he didn't expect the world to change so quickly.

Counting from the day when Connors joined Fisker Pharmaceuticals, so far, it has only been a little over a year. Connors has been reborn and flourished. With the name of the founder of "Human Body Optimization Technology", he has become a well-known figure in the pharmaceutical industry. It is very different from the appearance of being underappreciated in school before.

Through various channels, Edward Lansky also learned that Connors had actually achieved far more than that. Even official departments such as the military and the FBI secretly offered him an olive branch, but was rejected by him.

The newly established Fisker Pharmaceuticals, where Connors belongs, has also made a splash in the pharmaceutical and life science circles by virtue of various advanced biotechnology, breaking a new world.

When Edward Lansky thought of this, the envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart were hard to describe in words.

As a physics professor and vice president of Empire State University, his social status needless to say, is very respected.

However, due to the continuous cuts in higher education budgets in recent years, Empire State University, a top prestigious university, has been affected. Although the income has not decreased much, the light energy experiment in charge of Edward Lansky has to fall into a dilemma.

To put it bluntly, today's Edward Lansky is only superficial, and actually bears striking similarities with Connors and Richard's unfavorable situation when they were teaching at the university.

The research project is not favored, and the inner ambition is difficult to realize, and I am somewhat aggrieved.

Therefore, seeing Connors who was in high spirits at this time, I couldn't say that I was very envious, but I could only say that I was jealous like never before.

"After discussion, the school decided to confer honorary professorships on you and Richard, and hope that you can give a speech when the semester begins in the fall."

Edward remained calm and said with a smile: "You are the idols of many people now. I think your speech will definitely inspire many classmates or teachers who are going through difficult times."

"I've had a great time at Empire State and it's been an honor."

Standing in Connors' current position, he doesn't value the title of honorary professor, but he is still very happy. At the same time, he said the purpose of this trip: "I came here today to thank Empire State University for its past work on behalf of Fisker Pharmaceuticals. Support, and plan to donate $5000 million to the school, set up a scholarship program, and so on.”

Edward's eyes lit up.

Although I knew that Connors was probably here to give money, but I couldn't help being quite excited when I heard this sentence.

"Great!"

He broke out with unprecedented enthusiasm, took the initiative to hold Connors' hand, and sent out his most sincere thanks today: "Recently, the education budget has been cut, and the school's life is very difficult. The help of this fund is inestimable."

…."Of course, it was after learning about this situation that Fisker Pharmaceuticals decided to lend a helping hand to help Empire State University tide over the difficulties."

Connors said, then changed the topic: "By the way, I also want to hold a faculty party at the school. It's better to hit the day than to choose a date. It's just tonight. I can take this opportunity to inform everyone about the donation. .”

held a party?

Edward Lansky froze for a moment, thinking that Connors was trying to show off, he nodded vigorously.

"No problem, leave it to me!"

As long as you are here to give money, not to mention just throwing a party to show off, even if you fancy a female teacher or student at school, he can help you convince him to take off his clothes, lie on the bed, and wait for his visit.

This is the society where money comes first.

Edward Lansky was going crazy for research funding.

……

Night falls.

Faculty and staff, including Betty, extended a warm welcome to Connors.

Soon after, Richard's arrival pushed the atmosphere of the party to a climax.

As the most popular couple in Empire State University in the past year, the grievances between Connors and Richard are often talked about by other insiders.

From friends to colleagues to rivals.

The specific process of the change in the relationship between the two is impossible for others to verify, but they can feel the indescribable complexity from the results.

Richard's actions after arriving at the scene did not surprise others.

He just greeted Connors in a friendly manner, but the latter acted unrelentingly, and the two did not have any in-depth or private communication.

One is the boss of the R&D department of Fisk Pharmaceuticals, and the other is the boss of the R&D department of Osborne.

The rivalry and confrontation between Fisker Pharmaceuticals and Osborne are well known to the public.

But the fact that David, the chairman of Fisker Pharmaceuticals, secretly took control of Osborne, few people know.

Therefore, although the two reconciled to some extent, it is inconvenient to be exposed.

What's more, after a series of incidents, their relationship has also been affected, and they don't know how to face each other.

In the corner of the party venue, a man and a woman are communicating.

"Hey, Betty, I have some new thoughts on the question you raised before. Maybe it doesn't need to be as complicated as researching an antidote. You only need to use a method similar to medical dialysis, and use an external machine to strip the source of variation in human blood. Get people back to normal."

Holding a glass of red wine in his hand, Samuel Stern smiled warmly and said, "In short, it's a blood exchange!"

"Exchange blood!"

Betty's eyes lit up, thinking that Samuel Stern's idea was very constructive.

Eliminating the source of variation in the blood by researching antidote is essentially the same thing as directly exchanging blood to strip the source of variation in the blood, but there is a world of difference in terms of methods and operability.

The latter is undoubtedly more concise and effective than the former.

"However, there is currently a lack of samples, and it is uncertain whether machine means can truly strip the source of variation. Any discussion can only stay in the verbal and general direction, and the specific operation must be adjusted according to the actual situation."

Samuel Stern showed regret, and hinted: "Perhaps after your father captures the Hulk, we can discuss related issues again... Betty, I heard that General Ross plans to re-establish a certain project in response to the appearance of the Hulk." , do you think I am qualified to participate?"

....The meaning of this sentence is obvious, he hopes Betty will help him.

"Sorry, I don't know."

Betty shook her head with an apologetic tone, and before Samuel Stern was disappointed, she changed the topic: "However, Professor Stern, don't you think it's better to rely on yourself to join others and help others succeed?" Is it a sense of accomplishment?"

"On their own?"

Samuel Stern laughed as if hearing a joke, full of helplessness: "Betty, you have a general father, you can say that, but I can't, I have an older brother who is smarter than me, he Compared with him, I was more like a transparent person in the eyes of my parents. After that, I moved out of the house and cut off contact with my family."

"For so many years, I have no one around me, no friends, no relatives, no wife and children. I understand better than you what it means to be 'on my own'."

At the end of Stern's words, he paused and added meaningfully: "The real thing is to rely on yourself, not to do things according to your own temperament, but to let yourself benefit from it while helping others."

"..."

Betty was silent for a while: "I will help you apply. With your qualifications, it is very likely that you will pass the review."

Paused: "However, I hope you will do me a favor."

"Thank you."

Samuel Stern is grateful: "As long as I can, I will go all out."

"You're welcome, we each take what we need."

Betty nodded, ended the exchange, and walked aside.

Time flies and the party draws to a close.

Samuel Stern locked his eyes on the two big figures surrounded by people, Connors and Richard.

They are like fireflies in the dark night, no matter where they go, someone casts a fiery gaze.

Just as Samuel Stern was thinking about how to talk to one of these two people, Richard suddenly walked over here.

Samuel Stern opened his eyes wide and held his breath in anticipation.

Immediately, Richard passed him, and in his disappointed eyes, he walked towards Betty who had worked in Osbourne not far behind.

"Long time no see, you look good."

"I'm very sorry for what happened to Bruce, who was a promising talent..."

Richard and Betty communicated in low voices, and a faint sound came into their ears.

Samuel Stern stayed where he was, he didn't deliberately listen to the conversation between the two, but he wanted to wait for the conversation between the two to end, and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Richard.

Bruce?

Samuel Stern knew the name, Bruce Banner, as the Hulk's real name.

This person was the case Betty discussed when she communicated with him.

If he can successfully join the new research department established by General Ross, maybe he can have more contact with this Bruce.

Bruce Banner used to work in the joint laboratory established by Osborne and the military. He was not only Betty's colleague, but also half of Osborne's employees, so it's not surprising that Richard knew Betty.

But what did Richard mean by "I'm very sorry"?

Samuel Stern thought of Betty's previous communication with him, and felt that there might be some kind of connection between Betty and Bruce Banner that he hadn't noticed.

….He pricked up his ears unconsciously.

"Eavesdropping is not a good habit."

Suddenly, a voice came from the ear.

Samuel Stern was startled, turned his head and found that the person who came was actually Curt Connors, the heavyweight of this party.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Samuel Stern was a little embarrassed. Facing Connors' questioning, he felt extremely flustered and waved his hands repeatedly: "I just want to..."

"Want to talk to Richard after their conversation is over?"

A smile appeared on Connors' face, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, which seemed to reveal a trace of disdain.

This expression made Samuel Stern realize that Connors in front of him and Richard not far away had really broken up.

He didn't answer, just looked at Connors silently.

"You wonder why they're talking about Bruce Banner?"

Connors looked at Samuel Stern for a few times, then spoke on his own initiative, and answered casually: "Because Bruce Banner is Betty's boyfriend."

"..."

Samuel Stern opened his eyes wide, and instantly understood why the core of Richard and Betty's communication always revolved around Bruce Banner.

At the same time, I also understand why Betty is so concerned about the actual situation of the Hulk.

After having the answer in his mind, Samuel Stern compared the past and thought of what Betty said when she ended the communication with him.

"I hope you do me a favor."

Samuel Stern's heart beat faster, he seemed to realize something, and suddenly looked up at Connors.

Connors didn't even look at him, just stared at Richard and Betty not far away, hesitated for a moment, as if aware of his gaffe, turned around and left.

After a while.

Richard bid farewell to Betty and left.

Samuel Stern watched Richard walk out of the venue, and did not catch up to talk to him, but just stood there, staring at Betty, and fell into a long silence.

The party is over.

Connors waited for his old friend, Richard, in his car.

hum!

The car starts, away from the school.

Connors didn't break the silence until it docked near Richard's house.

"I have no grudge against you."

Connors whispered: "Although we can't be as close as before, in my eyes, we are still friends."

"Me too."

Richard sighed: "I don't deny that I regret some of my previous decisions, but this is the end of the matter, and there is no turning back."

"I can't go back to Fiske Pharmaceuticals with a clear conscience, so, Connors, be it, and I wish you the best of luck."

After the words fell, he pushed open the car door and walked towards the house.

Conners drove away.

……

the other side.

Betty was walking home, but was stopped.

"Professor Stern?"

She looked at the man in front of her in surprise: "What's the matter?"

"Bruce Banner is your boyfriend, and it's not for any scientific research purpose that you want him to turn back to an ordinary person."

Samuel Stern stared into Betty's eyes, and said in a low tone, "You must have a blood sample from the Hulk, that is, Bruce Banner! What you want me to do is pass a blood sample and test to eliminate The possibility of a source of variation within the blood, right?"

"……Yes."

Betty was silent for a while, showing vigilance, and asked instead: "How do you know?"

It seems to be a question, but it is actually an affirmation of the question.

"I'm……"

Samuel Stern hesitated for a moment and said honestly: "You heard it when you were talking to Richard Parker, and you got the answer from Professor Connors."

Betty recalled for a moment, put away her doubts, and asked bluntly:

"What do you want?"

"As you said, this is your best chance to be on your own."

Samuel Stern gritted his teeth: "Cure Bruce Banner is my best chance to become famous in the scientific world...Collaborate, give me Bruce Banner's blood sample, with his blood, I can help him find an antidote, give you a normal boyfriend, and let me get rid of the embarrassing situation of not being able to achieve high or low enough!"

After saying that, he locked eyes with Betty, waiting for the latter's answer.

Finally, the woman under the light nodded slowly.

"make a deal!"

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