Han Feng stretched and pushed open the lab's heavy, explosion-proof door.
The harsh sunlight made him squint. After a week without daylight, he was having a little trouble adjusting.
"Consultant!"
Zhou Ming and Xiaowang, who were standing guard at the door, rushed over to greet him as if he were their savior.
Their eyes were sunken and bloodshot; it was obvious they hadn't slept in days.
"What's going on? Did the sky fall?" Han Feng glanced at them.
Zhou Ming handed him a cup of warm nutrient solution, his face grim.
"Consultant, you're finally out.
Chief Engineer Lin and her team have been working like madmen these past few days. We in logistics have been run off our feet."
Han Feng took a sip. It tasted alright.
"Thanks for your hard work.
Once the project is finished, I'll apply for a special bonus for you both, plus a month of paid leave."
Zhou Ming and Xiaowang's eyes lit up, their exhaustion vanishing in an instant.
