The next morning, as soon as Zhang Tianlin arrived at the office of the Aerospace Research Institute, Zhou Ran and Adolf hurried over.

As soon as he saw this formation, he knew that something bad had happened, and most of it was related to the "expansionists".

"Don't worry, come, sit down and talk slowly." Zhang Tianlin said.

This sentence suppressed Zhou Ran's anger, but it was ineffective for Adolf.

Sure enough, Adolf was so angry that he couldn't help but scold: "Williams is such a villain!" If you have different political views, you can't engage in such small means, what kind of manly husband you are! ”

As he spoke, he slapped a few newspapers in his hand on the table with a "pop".

"Dean, look at it, it's infuriating!"

Zhou Ran spoke in a calm tone, but it was obvious that he was also angry.

Zhang Tianlin seemed very calm, and he was no longer surprised by this situation. He picked up the newspaper and slowly skimmed through it.

The headline of every newspaper was an article attacking "genetic modification", with fierce wording, and even concealed a personal attack on Zhang Tianlin, using some "unwarranted" events to discredit him.

One of the articles is titled "Zhang Tianlin is Sick", and its content is a big book, saying that the reason why Zhang Tianlin is obsessed with the topic of "genetic modification", which violates morality, is because of mental problems and can no longer think about things with normal thinking. Therefore, what he needs now is to see a psychiatrist, and he cannot continue to be in charge of the Aerospace Research Institute.

And so on, and so on.

There is another common feature of these articles, that is, anonymous publication.

However, this is the most ridiculous.

This is because the coalition government convention stipulates that all articles published in newspapers must be signed with their real names. But these articles in front of me don't even have a "pen name", and they are directly displayed anonymously.

It goes without saying that there is something greasy in this......

Unexpectedly, after reading it, Zhang Tianlin just smiled faintly. Seeing this, the two were both surprised and puzzled.

Any normal person who encounters such a thing will be very angry, even if he will not be angry. However, Zhang Tianlin does not seem to be affected in the slightest.

"Dean, aren't you angry?" Adolf asked.

"Do you believe that?" Zhang Tianlin pointed to the newspaper.

Both shook their heads.

"That's it!"

Zhang Tianlin glanced up at the window, and not far away was the landmark building of the coalition government, the coalition government building.

Strangely, in the past it was clear to see, but today it is a little blurry.

"Rumors begin with the plotters, rise from the fools, and end with the wise."

Zhou Ran said: "Having said that, I feel the need to respond. ”

"Gotta respond! Uncover their plots! Adolf was still angry.

Zhang Tianlin thought it was unnecessary, and was also a little puzzled by the arrival of the two.

Clearly, this was a conspiracy to provoke condemnation and anger among the people. In this way, the "cautious faction" will need to spend a lot of energy to deal with this, and research on genetic modification will be slowed down as a result.

Perhaps, Williams did this, and there were other conspiracies hidden.

Leads the people to become disgusted with the "cautious faction", and then more or less inclined to the "expansionist faction".

"This will only cause a war of insults, consume public resources, and we will be fooled." After Zhang Tianlin finished speaking, he looked at the two meaningfully.

He thought, at least I don't have the energy to deal with it now, and I have more important things to do.

"You go on." Zhou Ran said, slowly calming down.

"My idea is, ignore it and get on with the work you're doing. Recently, I have been in the Biology Institute for a long time, so you can share more responsibilities. ”

"Dean, has there been progress in genetic modification?" Adolf asked excitedly.

"Hehe," Zhang Tianlin nodded with a smile, "Although there is not much progress, it is developing in a good direction." Xu Shan is doing experiments, and I have to be guided. ”

"Is it possible to conduct in vivo experiments?" Zhou Ran asked.

Zhang Tianlin was stunned in his heart, and immediately shook his head: "Theoretically, it is possible, but there are still some parameters that need to be corrected, and there are no conditions for live experiments at present." ”

A hint of doubt flashed in Zhou Ran's mind, because he saw that Zhang Tianlin's facial expression was a little unnatural when he heard about the "live experiment"—even if it was only for a moment.

He began to realize that Zhang Tianlin may have something to hide, and perhaps there has been a major breakthrough in "genetic modification".

But why hide it from him and Adolf?

Do you don't trust them anymore?

"Dean, don't worry, Professor Zhou and I will do our best to report to you in a timely manner." Adolf replied, interrupting Zhou Ran's thoughts.

At this moment, Zhou Ran thought of one person, and that was Xu Shan.

Due to work, he had been to the Institute of Biology several times, reporting to Zhang Tianlin, so he had met Xu Shan. Over time, I became familiar with him and knew him a little.

In general, the associate professor of this biology institute is a pragmatic person.

If you want to know the truth, you have to find a suitable opportunity. Moreover, Zhang Tianlin must not be allowed to know.

Or rather, in the case that Xu Shan is not aware of his true intentions.

The opportunity was not long in coming.

A week later, in the afternoon, the Aerospace Research Institute will hold a press conference on the upgrade of the "dome".

As the dean, Zhang Tianlin naturally wanted to participate.

Zhou Ran is a professor of biology, so he doesn't need to participate, so he came to the Institute of Biology alone.

For the genetic research department, Zhou Ran was familiar with the road, and after coming straight to the office, he saw Xu Shan, who was burying his head in sorting out his papers.

Xu Shan was not surprised by Zhou Ran's arrival, Zhang Tianlin had sent him many times to inquire about the progress of the work.

The two exchanged pleasantries like old friends.

"Xiao Xu, I've been very busy lately." Zhou Ran asked with a smile.

"Yes," Xu Shan poured him a glass of water, "Professor Zhou, please drink water." ”

"Thank you. Dean Zhang has been here a lot lately, and you have worked hard. Zhou Ran said casually.

"Yes, I'm about to publish a paper on the evaluation professor, and I need more guidance from my supervisor."

Xu Shan thought of what Zhang Tianlin had said, so he had to prevaricate with this excuse.

"This is a good thing, there is definitely no problem with the dean to check for you." Zhou Ran turned around and looked at him, "Xiao Xu, you know, sometimes I envy you." ”

Xu Shan grinned: "You said you were joking, if you want to say envy, that's my envy of you!" Your achievements in ecology are world-renowned. You see, I'm an associate professor......"

When he said this, he suddenly felt that this sentence was a little inappropriate, so he hurriedly stopped.

"Hehe, don't worry." Zhou Ran smiled, "Follow the dean, you have a bright future." ”

"I feel honored to be able to study genetics with my mentor." Xu Shan said sincerely.

"When it comes to genetics, I have to say that this is an unfathomable subject, and I really admire you people." Zhou Ran exclaimed, and suddenly changed his words, "Xiao Xu, I actually came here this time to ask for your help." ”

When Xu Shan heard him say this, he immediately became vigilant and replied: "Don't say that, if there is anything you need me to do, just say it!" ”

"You know, lately the 'expansionists' have been doing things. Step by step, they try to gamble the lives of all mankind to realize their dream of 'alien invasion'. This is undoubtedly self-defeating, don't you say? ”

"That's what I said." Xu Shan agreed, "I watched the whole live broadcast of the debate that day, the views of the 'expansionists' are too radical, why should they take risks, isn't it good to maintain peace on the earth?" ”

In fact, Xu Shan followed Zhang Tianlin a long time ago, and has been "assimilated" by his thoughts and has become a thorough "cautious faction......