Outside the office, she thought to herself for a while. The reason why Arvin asked her to work in the Research and Development Department was that he wanted her to do what she liked.
She walked up and down the corridor ruminating over a decision to call Arvin or not. Finally she stopped in front of the office of the research and development director.
A doctor passed by. He didn't know Angela and he asked her, "Who are you? Why are you here?"
Here was the Research and Development Department. Nobody could enter it except those known to researchers.
Remembering that she had been driven out by Stevens, Angela scratched her head out of embarrassment. "Hello! I came for Mr. Cheng for registration but he drove me out. So I have to ask the director's help," she explained.
"What? You were driven out by Mr. Cheng?" he asked.
Angela's embarrassment was heightened by his sympathy. She wondered why Mr. Cheng had been angry with her.
'Maybe it's because Arvin helped me to get the chance to work here,' she guessed.
"Our director isn't here right now..." he responded when it was clear Angela would make no reply. "But you can go for our vice director!" This man pointed to the office of the vice director which was not far down the corridor.
Thanking him, she knocked on the office door.
Luckily, Jasmine Tan, the vice director, was gentle and polite. She explained to Angela, "Mr. Cheng's temper is a little strange, but he is a good man. Don't worry about it. Now that Mr. Gu asked you to come, you can come and go in the laboratory after registration as you please."
Jasmine had heard rumors of events that transpired between Angela and Arvin. So, when Angela said that Arvin permitted her to come here, Jasmine believed her without cross-examination.
Angela was happier than ever that she could gain access to the lab in so impromptu a fashion.
"Thank you Mrs. Tan, and... My best friend Nancy, she was also in VVIP Department. She should have come to register together with me, but she was wounded and is still in hospital. So..."
Jasmine got her meaning before she finished her sentence. "No problem. When she recovers, she can come too. I will inform Mr. Ning as admission presents itself."
Jasmine liked Angela because she was young and energetic, and she reminded her of her own daughter.
"Okay! Thank you, Mrs. Tan! I'll get straight to work!" said Angela appreciatively.
Jasmine's kindness to her was a first of its kind in Yao Hospital, and its novelty excited Angela boundlessly.
"Okay, you can go now," Jasmine said.
After registration, Angela entered the laboratory confidently.
A young man walked towards her as she came to the sterilizing room.
"Are you Angela?" He asked out of politesse; he had a handsome face and left an immediate good impression.
Angela nodded and answered affirmatively. "It's my first day working here, nice to meet you!"
Brandon, for that was his name, told her with smile, "Mrs. Tan asked me to help you out. After you change your clothes, I will introduce you to everybody, and all the inner workings and that."
"Wow! Thank you very much!"
Angela followed Brandon and entered the First Laboratory of Yao Hospital.
The laboratory was several hundred square meters, composed of the most advanced machines and computers Angela had ever laid eyes on. The ingredients of a good working standard were all present. The first laboratory was mainly used to research western medicine.
The second laboratory was used for the research of traditional Chinese medicines.
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