Chapter 466
Anna pressed her lips together tightly.
Last night's events were too shameful to speak of.
She got out of the car at the research institute's entrance.
Adrian had to go handle matters at the medical administration building.
They went their separate ways.
Anna hurried upstairs and went straight to the coffee room.
She needed caffeine to clear her foggy mind.
"You look terrible." A gentle male voice came from behind her, filled with concern.
Anna forced a weak smile. "It's nothing. I just didn't sleep well last night."
Noah studied her intently. "Because of him?"
Anna paused for a moment before realizing who he meant.
Family shame should not be aired in public.
It made her feel even more humiliated.
"The live stream last night was mentally draining."
Noah raised an eyebrow. "You do live streams?"
Anna nodded softly. There was no reason to hide it.
"Can I watch?"
"Of course."
She sent him the live stream room number.
"Cultivating one's mind through live streams is a good thing."
Hearing his sincere tone, Anna smiled.
"I hope more young people will pay attention to traditional culture instead of blindly chasing foreign trends."
Noah was filled with respect. He decided he would definitely go support her that evening.
"So that's why you were in such a hurry to get back before. It was for the live stream."
Anna took a sip of coffee. Her spirits lifted slightly, but the exhaustion in her heart remained.
Noah left temporarily.
Before the research meeting began, he returned with a box of herbal tonic.
"The doctor prescribed this. American ginseng won't cause irritation. Drink two vials. Don't stay up late anymore. It damages your energy."
Anna's face brightened. "Professor Watson, you study traditional medicine too?"
Noah's eyes softened, warmed by her smile.
"I know a little. Not nearly as much as you."
Anna let out a light laugh.
Vivian walked in just as they were chatting happily.
A flicker of displeasure crossed her well-maintained face.
She used to think this talented researcher was brilliant.
But now, the more she saw him, the more she disliked him.
The man was everywhere!
Vivian approached with a folder in her arms. "Miss Ross, I'd like to discuss a few research questions with you."
She looked at Noah, hinting for him to give up his seat.
Under everyone's gaze, Noah stood up.
He moved to sit on Anna's left side.
Vivian was speechless.
What a clever solution!
The research progress was slow.
But after two days of rest, someone proposed a new approach.
Through collective brainstorming, the research finally moved forward.
As work was ending, Anna received a message from Grandpa.
[Anna, if you're free, let's meet at the quiet tea house.]