21st Century Necromancer

Chen Yu wanted to establish a research team, and the first person he thought of, unsurprisingly, was his girlfriend, Jounouchi Hiromi.

"Mr. Chen Yu, what do I need to do? I don’t have much experience with pharmaceutical research; won’t I hold back your progress?" Although Hiromi was happy that her boyfriend wanted her to join the research group and work together, looking at the laboratory equipment and various instruments she hadn’t really touched since college made her feel a bit intimidated.

Seeing Hiromi like this, Chen Yu teased her, "That doesn’t sound like you, Hiromi! The girl who took the initiative to confess her feelings to me doesn’t seem like someone who lacks confidence!"

"It’s just that I’m afraid of doing a poor job and delaying your research! And since I’m your girlfriend... if I mess up, other people will gossip." Jounouchi Hiromi pouted, but she was also worried. She didn’t want to be a hindrance to Chen Yu, "I haven’t been in a lab since I graduated from university, and my work has mainly involved anesthesia and surgery. I’m afraid I won’t perform well..."

Chen Yu placed his hand on Hiromi’s shoulder and spoke to her soothingly, "Don’t worry, I’ve already completed the work on drug research and development. Even if there are related tasks later on, they’re my own responsibility. Right now, Hiromi, you just need to help me with animal experiments and record the data. More importantly, you’re my girlfriend.

Having you by my side gives me more motivation, and that’s your main job."

Although Chen Yu had been serious about the work, the last sentence turned into a mix of a joke and a sincere sweet nothing, inciting another round of pouting from Jounouchi Hiromi.

However, Hiromi understood that Chen Yu was taking care of her, and as he’d said, her presence could encourage and support him.

Jounouchi Hiromi might not have a background in academic research, but she understood the significance of Chen Yu’s research—a study that could potentially win the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Even a nomination would be an incredible achievement! Every member in his research team would have life-changing opportunities presented to them.

At this moment, who knows how many people were eager to join this research team, yet Chen Yu had first thought of her, his girlfriend. How could this not touch Jounouchi Hiromi and make her willing to support her own boyfriend?

The only thing bothering Jounouchi Hiromi was whether she could live up to the duties in the research team. But with Chen Yu’s reassurances, her concerns began to dissipate, and she became more interested in the other possible team members.

"Mr. Chen Yu, have you thought about anyone else for the research team?" Leaning next to Chen Yu and fiddling with a test tube she had picked up from the lab bench, Jounouchi Hiromi asked with concern.

"About that, I bet a lot of people have their eyes on a spot in this lab," Chen Yu replied with a laugh and a slight shake of his head in helpless amusement, "Whether it’s Professor Kube’s surgery or Director Yamamoto’s internal medicine, or other departments, there are quite a few eyeing this place. And that’s just within the hospital. There are even more from outside who want to come in."

Feeling the frustration in Chen Yu’s words, Jounouchi Hiromi also felt a tinge of melancholy and guilt. "It’s a pity I don’t know anyone knowledgeable about drug research. The only excellent doctor I know is Daimon-san. Maybe I should talk to her; she might..." n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Forget it, someone like Daimon-san, who gets itchy hands if she doesn’t perform surgery for three days, do you think she’d be content with doing experiments in a lab? Don’t make it hard for her," Chen Yu chuckled at Hiromi’s suggestion, recalling Daimon Michiko, who’d suffer from withdrawal symptoms if she didn’t get to operate regularly. He felt a bit of regret too.

After all, that was a Transcendent doctor who had broken through the limits of an ordinary physician. It would have been wonderful to have her help, but Daimon Michiko was a surgery fanatic. Other than surgery, she wouldn’t care much for anything else, so she wouldn’t be much help with anything but surgical tasks.

Hearing what Chen Yu said, Jounouchi Hiromi understood that her suggestion wasn’t quite appropriate, but she couldn’t think of any other suitable candidates.

"You don’t have to worry about this, Hiromi, I will handle the selection of candidates," Chen Yu reassured her as he noticed her becoming a bit downhearted, "My research is currently the center of attention. Do you really think I’ll have trouble finding people willing to work for me?"

Hearing this, Jounouchi Hiromi managed a smile and nodded, "Then, Mr. Chen Yu, make sure to choose reliable candidates, okay? Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives comes in, they might disrupt your research."

"There’s no rush. We can take our time to choose. After all, approval for human experiments hasn’t come through yet, so anyone we bring in now can only work on animal experiments. There’s plenty of time to select the right candidates," Chen Yu said casually with a smile. As the Necromancer, it was all too easy for him to discern what someone was thinking and whether they had any ill intentions.

"Oh, that reminds me, Mr. Chen Yu! What about Higashiyama-san and Nakagawa-san, who helped you with animal experiments before? And the... the Glasses Doctor from the office—how about them?

They are all doctors from the University of Tokyo Medical School; shouldn’t they be up to the task for your research team?" Jounouchi Hiromi suddenly remembered Doctor Higashiyama and Nakagawa Susumu, as well as the Glasses Doctor whose name she always forgot, and promptly suggested to Chen Yu that they could help.

"Nakagawa can make it, although he’s just a Trainee Doctor, and his skills are average, he’s very diligent and has always been eager to learn, indeed a good choice," Chen Yu nodded, agreeing with Jounouchi Hiromi’s suggestion, "However, Doctor Higashiyama might not be possible.

He and Miss Hanayama are close to tying the knot, and he’ll probably be getting married soon, what with honeymoon trips and all, he likely won’t have much time... Hmm, I should still ask him.

"As for the Glasses Doctor... not being able to remember his name might be a bit inconvenient, right? By the way, Hiromi, weren’t you planning on setting up Glasses Doctor with Nurse Chief Chiba? How did that go?"

When it came to this matter, Jounouchi Hiromi instantly perked up, full of enthusiasm, "Sonoko is really satisfied with Glasses Doctor! She says he’s not only sincere but also a doctor at the Eastern University Affiliated Hospital and would make a great marriage partner. They’ve met twice already, and Sonoko is willing to keep dating him!"