The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 387: Mr. Wu, you are Dr. M, aren’t you?

"Manman, it’s not easy for me to find a fully equipped lab at the moment," said Anna with a sigh, "you might have to wait." After conveying her thoughts, she pondered where to find a laboratory. Her connections were all in the entertainment industry, amongst the wealthy ladies’ circle. As for mingling with brainy lab types, well, she sifted through her memories, but no, nothing.

"A private hospital’s lab would do, wouldn’t it? I can get you one."

"That’s fine, even a school lab will suffice," Jiang Man nodded in agreement.

As the two were discussing, they heard a series of hurried footsteps echoing through the corridor.

Wu Yingfan leaned against the door frame, catching a breeze, one hand in his pocket, and the other scrolling through his phone, dangling carelessly. When several men in black suits approached him, he was a bit startled.

"Mr. Wu, our master has requested your presence."

Wu Yingfan blinked, phone still in hand, "Your master—who?"

"The organizer of tonight’s dinner."

The visitor was respectful, always bending at the waist.

Wu Yingfan stood frozen, scratching his head, "Are you sure... you’ve got the right person?"

"Yes, our master is looking for you."

"What for?" Jiang Man and Chen Anna emerged from a private room.

The visitor glanced at Jiang Man, noting her presence without much reaction, but upon seeing Chen Anna, surprise registered across his face as he quickly bowed, "Miss Chen, hello."

"It’s like this, our master would like to meet this Mr. Wu."

"We’re all together; if you want to meet, it should be with all of us. Lead the way. What, am I not allowed to meet your master?"

Chen Anna, undeniably the top daughter of her city, commanded respect. To disrespect her was to disrespect Mr. Chen, which meant disrespecting the third young master of the Hu family.

"Alright, Miss Chen please, Mr. Wu please." The visitor bowed and gestured invitingly.

To him, both Wu Yingfan and Chen Anna were important, while Jiang Man seemed inconspicuous, just making up the numbers.

"What’s going on? The host wants to see me?" Wu Yingfan murmured incredulously to Jiang Man as he approached her.

Jiang Man was just as puzzled, "Won’t we find out when we meet?"

They followed the man in black, a powerful entourage, walking from the small private room to a luxurious presidential suite.

As the double doors swung open, a thick scent of sandalwood filled the air.

The interior was decorated in a Chinese style, furnished entirely in traditional Chinese decor.

A bronze incense burner stood at the center of the main hall, wafting light smoke, the source of the continuous sandalwood fragrance.

Beside it, a woman dressed in Hanfu performed a tea ceremony, with the scent of tea mingling with the sandalwood, enveloping the entire room.

A tall figure stood facing the night scene outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Upon hearing their entrance, he turned around, eyes meeting theirs.

Both parties were in shock.

"Five... Fifth brother? How is it you?" Chen Anna was the first to speak out.

Not in a hundred brains would she have guessed that tonight’s banquet was hosted by Hu Xianyun.

Hu Xianyun was an Antarctic Scientific Researcher. How could he be involved in charitable works and that too related to cosmetics?

This was utterly bewildering!

Chen Anna’s mouth hung open, her level of astonishment was self-evident.

Hu Xianyun was hardly any better; with his cool features tightly furrowed, his gaze filled with suspicion.

His eyes scanned over them, pausing on Jiang Man, then shifting to Wu Yingfan.

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He pointed at Wu Yingfan.

"A good friend of Manman’s, new to the city. He’s here to play because my brother and you are getting married," Chen Anna replied.

"A friend...?" Hu Xianyun’s gaze was intense as if to peer through Wu Yingfan’s frivolous veneer and discern the intellect belonging to Dr. M.

And yet, no matter how he looked, Wu Yingfan didn’t seem like Dr. M.

Too young, not likely.

Too frivolous, not likely.

"Are you sure, after all the scrutiny, he’s the most likely candidate?" Hu Xianyun summoned his assistant over and whispered in his ear.

The assistant was serious and certain: "It’s him. Whether it’s the experiences, timeline, or various clues, they all point to him being Dr. M."

Hearing this, Hu Xianyun rubbed his temple, "Sister-in-law, little sister, I’d like to have a private word with Mr. Wu. Could I borrow him for a few minutes?"

"Eh?" Chen Anna was quite taken aback.

Jiang Man, although also curious, seemed rather at ease.

"I’m just thirsty, going to sit down for some tea."

She walked over to a rosewood chair and took a seat.

Hu Xianyun didn’t comment and gestured for Wu Yingfan to follow: "This way, please."

There was another very well-sealed tea room inside.

Wu Yingfan scratched his head. This was his first meeting with Hu Xianyun. It was strange; weren’t people usually looking for Sister Man? Today, did the sun rise from the west since someone was actually looking for him?

The tea room, with no windows and the air-conditioning turned on, was layered with tatami mats. Its excellent soundproofing added a layer of confidentiality to their conversation.

Hu Xianyun didn’t intend to beat around the bush and went straight to the point with a probing directness.

"May I ask, Mr. Wu, what is your purpose for attending tonight’s dinner?"

"Huh?" Wu Yingfan looked like a bemused simpleton, "Your sister-in-law wanted to come, asked Manman to join, so I tagged along."

"..." Hu Xianyun was at a loss, feeling that he was not being truthful.

"Your father is Wu Qiong, the largest military arms dealer in M country, and you yourself, have a hidden identity. Mr. Wu, I mean no harm; We went to great lengths to draw you out here to ask for your help. You are Dr. M, aren’t you?"

"Uh...???" This time, Wu Yingfan’s eyes widened in astonishment.

He may look like a simpleton, but he wasn’t one.

"You mean... tonight’s banquet was your setup, to lure Dr. M out?"

He blinked.

Hu Xianyun’s gaze was resolute, unyielding: "Yes."

"I’ve heard from Sister Man that you’re an Antarctic Scientific Researcher, are you seeking Dr. M’s help with your scientific research?"

"Yes." Hu Xianyun maintained righteous conviction.

After speaking, he bowed deeply to Wu Yingfan at a 90-degree angle.

This nearly overwhelmed Wu Yingfan.

"Sister Man calls you fifth brother, I’ll follow her lead and call you fifth brother, too."

Wu Yingfan quickly helped him up: "I’m not Dr. M, but I have a good relationship with her. If there’s anything you need, just tell me, and I’ll convey the message."

"You’re not Dr. M?" Hu Xianyun stood straight, his eyes sharp.

"I’m not... I never said I was..." Wu Yingfan felt a bit uneasy.

Why did he feel like fifth brother’s gaze suddenly turned fierce?

"No need to convey. It’s a national secret, so if possible, could you please introduce me to Dr. M directly? I urgently need to meet her!"

Hu Xianyun bowed again, pleading.

Wu Yingfan scratched his head.

Ah, Dr. M was just outside in the tea room, enjoying tea.

But before Manman’s identity could be revealed—a goal yet to be realized by the research institute—her identity had to remain a secret.

"I’ll ask the doctor about it," he agreed.

Hu Xianyun was visibly excited, "Once it’s settled, I’ll be sure to repay you handsomely!"