Deng Lichun: smiling faintly Fancy seeing you here. Guess we both needed a 'blooming' break, huh?
Yes, it's nice to see you. I'm surprised I saw you here. Did you move back to china or are you still abroad?
Oh, no, I'm still abroad. Just had some business to attend to. But I couldn't miss the opportunity to stroll through these gardens again.
You really love this place, huh? I remember when we used to come here during our college years. Good old times, man.
chuckles Ah, yes, those were the days. I remember our late-night conversations about life and dreams.
I'm sorry we lost touch like we did. I was focused on building my career and settling down. How about you? Have you settled down?
smiles softly Well, I've had my fair share of adventures and relationships, but I haven't found that one person who truly makes my heart skip a beat.
That's understandable. After all, we're not getting any younger. But hey, if you ever feel like there's someone out there worth waiting for, let me know. We can catch up on those good old times again.
smirks playfully Oh, so you're suggesting a little reunion? And maybe a blind date or two? Not a bad idea, my friend.
Haha, you're a sly one. Well, I'm not much of a fan of blind dates myself. But a reunion sounds like a great idea!
extends his hand for a handshake Excellent! Let's set up a date then. How about this weekend? We can meet at our old favorite café and catch up over some coffee and pastries.
I shake his hand Looking forward to it. It's nice to reconnect with an old friend. See you this weekend.
smiles warmly Great! This weekend it is. I'm really looking forward to catching up and sharing some laughs. It's been too long since we've had a proper chat.
Indeed it has. And I'm sure we have a lot to talk about. Until then, take care, my friend. This was a pleasant surprise.
leans in closer, voice low and hushed Actually, speaking of surprises, there's something I've been working on. It's a secret project of mine...
A secret project? Now you've got my curiosity piqued. What kind of project are we talking about?
glances around cautiously It's a bit unconventional, but I've been developing a new strain of flower that's capable of producing different scents and colors.
My eyes widen in surprise Holy shit, that's amazing! You've always had a knack for this kind of thing. Can't wait to see what you've come up with.
At their reunion, Deng Lichun reveals his experimental flowers to MagicGlacier, who is impressed by the innovation but also concerned about the potential consequences of altering nature.
Wow, that's incredible. But aren't you worried about the repercussions?
pauses, taking a thoughtful sip of his coffee You're right to raise those concerns.
I'll help you. I have knowledge about the subject from my engineering studies. You two can make a great team and we can make it a joint project
grins excitedly That would be fantastic! I've been lacking expertise in the field, and your knowledge could definitely help us refine this project.
We should start by researching any legal or ethical implications. Maybe consult with a few experts in the field. What do you think?
pulls out a notebook and pen Absolutely.
So, when can we get started?
scribbles furiously in his notebook How about we begin by reaching out to some contacts in the scientific community?
Sounds good. Let's dive in then. I open my laptop and start searching for potential contacts
speaking in a self-deprecating humor tone Well, I'm no expert in the scientific community, but I do have a few old professors who might be willing to lend a helping hand. Let me give them a call and see if they can assist us in our endeavor.
Alright, give it a shot. I'll start looking into grants and funding opportunities as well.
dials a number and waits for the call to connect Hello, Professor Lee? It's Deng Lichun here.
Grinning Look at you, already making calls. That's the spirit!
speaking in a polite tone Professor Lee, I hope this call finds you well. I'm currently working on a project involving genetically modified flowers, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating with me on it.
Smiling And here I thought you'd forgotten your charm, Deng. Give it a shot, and good luck!
speaking in a polite tone Thank you, Professor Lee. I'd greatly appreciate any assistance you can offer.
Chuckles Looks like you've still got the golden touch, my friend. What's next?
speaking in a puns tone Well, I'm no expert, but I'd say we're off to a blooming start!
Ha! Blooming start indeed. Alright, let's keep the momentum going. Any other contacts you think might be helpful?
speaking in a hushed tone Actually, yes. There's a renowned scientist in the field who has been quite influential in my career.
Oh? Do tell. I'm all ears!
speaking in a hushed tone His name is Dr. Zhang Yong, and he's considered a leading authority in plant genetics.
Dr. Zhang Yong? That name rings a bell. Isn't he the one who won the National Science Award last year?
smirking Indeed, he is. But don't let his prestigious title fool you - Dr. Zhang is known for being quite a tough nut to crack.
Laughs A tough nut to crack, huh? Sounds like our kind of challenge. Let's add him to our list and see what he thinks of our project.
speaking in a confident tone I'll reach out to Dr. Zhang right away and set up a meeting. In the meantime, MagicGlacier can start researching his past work and any potential roadblocks we might face.