Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

It’s truly a great fortune for Xia Country to have Xu Xingguang!

Gazing at the aromatherapy box in front of everyone, Xu Xingguang informed them, ”Recently, our research institute will cooperate with the Health Bureau to host a nationwide citizen health check in Xia Country as a public welfare initiative. At that time, we will encourage all citizens to participate, allowing them to smell the Attractive Fragrance Grass up close.”

”It is important to note that when a parasite smells the Attractive Fragrance Grass, they won’t exhibit obvious reactions, but their blood test data will show anomalies. Your task is to review all citizens’ blood data in the shortest time possible.”

At this point, Xu Xingguang looked at Researcher No. 7, Yu Ke, ”Yu Ke, you are our team’s computer expert. I need you to build a blood data screening network that can intelligently detect all those with abnormal blood test results, ensuring nothing is missed.”

Fixing his gaze on Yu Ke’s perpetually sleepy eyes, Xu Xingguang sternly told him, ”Letting any parasite slip through could lead to the destruction of a city. Yu Ke, do you understand the importance of your work?”

Yu Ke suddenly felt enormous pressure.

But Yu Ke was precisely the kind of person who thrives under pressure.

He stood up with a swoosh, saluted Xu Xingguang, and said loudly, ”Rest assured, Captain, I will approach my work meticulously!”

Nodding, Xu Xingguang asked him, ”Approximately how many days do you need?”

Yu Ke said, ”Five days. Actually, writing the program is quick, but I need to test it repeatedly to ensure nothing is overlooked before presenting it to everyone.”

”Alright.”

”Everyone else can leave, Jin Yaoyang, stay.”

The named Jin Yaoyang froze completely.

He instinctively straightened his back, waiting until Hua Junqiao and the others left the office, then nervously looked up at Xu Xingguang. ”Captain Xu, did I do something wrong?”

He felt like a schoolchild caught making a mistake, left behind by the teacher for a scolding.

”Don’t be nervous, let’s have a chat,” Xu Xingguang said.

’A chat’ usually doesn’t end well; almost every employee who has a ’chat’ ends up either leaving or being reassigned.

Jin Yaoyang became even more nervous.

He hid his hands under the table, fidgeting with his fingers until he finally heard Xu Xingguang say, ”You’re the youngest in the group.”

Jin Yaoyang immediately perked up, proudly nodding, ”Yes, I’m 32, the youngest in the entire institute, except for Captain Xu.”

”They all call me Little Jin.”

Little Jin, young and promising.

Xu Xingguang chuckled softly, ”But your academic qualifications and professional skills are also the weakest among them.”

Upon hearing this, Jin Yaoyang deflated like a balloon, instantly losing his vigor.

His eyes darted around as he weakly defended himself, ”I’m young, after all. Without experience, give me a few more years, and I’ll be as skilled as the veterans.”

”But what grows with age isn’t just experience, but perhaps a beer belly too.” Xu Xingguang glanced at Jin Yaoyang’s slightly rounded abdomen and said with a restrained smile, ”Looks like your belly shouldn’t get any bigger.”

Jin Yaoyang truly felt hurt by Xu Xingguang’s comments; he lowered his head like a quail, murmuring, ”Captain Xu, it’s not polite to criticize appearances.”

”Alright, I was just teasing.” Xu Xingguang’s expression quickly shifted back to the serious Captain Xu. ”You should know, the reason you’ve joined the 23rd secret research institute is your unique constitution.”

Jin Yaoyang was utterly shocked; he feigned calmness, trying to bluff Xu Xingguang, ”My constitution? What’s unique about it?”

Xu Xingguang stated directly, ”You’re virus-immune.”

Jin Yaoyang’s eyes widened in disbelief as he instinctively glanced at the door.

After ensuring no one else was around, Jin Yaoyang moved closer to Xu Xingguang, sitting similarly, and conspiratorially asked, ”Captain Xu, you even know that?”

Xu Xingguang extended a finger, pushing slightly on Jin Yaoyang’s forehead and moving him back. ”Did you have a scallion pancake for lunch?”

Embarrassed for a moment, Jin Yaoyang promptly backed two meters away.

Looking at Jin Yaoyang’s slightly plump body, Xu Xingguang got straight to the point, ”I personally selected you from a list of tens of thousands of candidates; of course, I know your situation well.”

Hearing this, Jin Yaoyang realized that Xu Xingguang was indeed his benefactor. ”So, it was Captain Xu who chose me.”

Jin Yaoyang understood that with his so-so abilities, he wasn’t qualified to work alongside true medical experts like Wang Zefa at the 23rd research institute.

Why he could enter the 23rd research institute had always been a mystery to Jin Yaoyang.