"Leonard, I don't want to expose your scars. I know it's not easy for you to grow up and you have heavy childhood shadows, but you really need to change." Xiang Nan advised, "You can't always let Sheldon control you. You can't always let the shadow of childhood affect you. You have grown up and can take control of your own life. Don't be controlled by anyone anymore.
If you are determined, our friends will help you get out of the shadows. When the time comes, when you join our team, you will become the core of the team.
Once the quantum navigation system achieves mass production and large-scale application, we will all gain fame and fortune. At that time, you no longer have to feel inferior in front of your mother, but you can also feel proud in front of your brothers and sisters.
But first, you must make up your mind to save yourself. We have all seen "The Shawshank Redemption", where the strong save themselves and the saints save others. If you don't even have the determination to save yourself, then our friends can't help. "
After hearing what he said, Howard couldn't help but applaud, "Leonard, I don't know what kind of growth experience you had. But I know that your current life situation is very abnormal.
You are just Sheldon's roommate, you are not his slave, you should not let him control everything about you, it is time for you to leave him. "
"To be honest, it's really too much for you to be his driver and his servant at the same time." Leslie also agreed.
"That's enough, don't say any more." Leonard waved his hands in pain and said, "I'm leaving first, goodbye everyone." Then, he hurriedly opened the office door and walked out.
"Raj, how do you know so much about Leonard?" Leslie asked curiously after he left.
"If you look for Dr. Beverly Hofstadter's papers and works, you will know as much as I do." Xiang Nan sighed, "His mother completely treated him as a guinea pig for research. , I wrote down everything about him from childhood to adulthood in detail and did research.
Did you know that she once buried an Easter egg for Leonard to find at Easter, but Leonard couldn't find it until June? In the end, I found out that there was no such egg at all. "
"Oh my God." Peggy couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.
Easter was in March, and Leonard searched for it for three months before he knew it was a scam.
It was indeed cruel for his mother to lie to him like this just to experiment on him.
After hearing this, Howard and Leslie couldn't help but frown.
They didn't dare to think about how young Leonard went around the house looking for Easter eggs with anticipation. After searching hard for three months, I was told that it was just an experiment.
This is really shocking.
If I were Leonard, I might cry to death.
"Raj, do you think Leonard can make up his mind to save himself?" Howard asked with concern.
"It's hard to say. In short, I have put a way out in front of him. If he is willing to get rid of Sheldon's control and join our scientific research team, I guarantee that he can become famous and proud." Xiang Nan shook his head and said, " But if he can’t make up his mind, it’s useless no matter how much we help him.”
"That's right." Howard nodded, "I hope he can muster up the courage."
…
In the next few days, Xiang Nan, Howard, and Leslie were constantly recruiting talents for the research and development of the quantum navigation system.
Because they have sufficient funds for scientific research, with an initial investment of up to one billion US dollars, they can offer higher salaries.
Xiang Nan, Leslie, and Howard, who are at the core of R&D, have seen their salaries triple than before, reaching an annual salary of US$250,000.
Ordinary members like Peggy's salary has doubled from before, reaching an annual salary of 120,000 US dollars. This kind of salary is even higher than that of senior researchers such as Sheldon and Leonard, so it is still very attractive to talents.
Moreover, as a dangerous peak in the scientific research community, quantum navigation systems have attracted many talents to climb, hoping to conquer this peak.
Many experts and scholars would rather give up their original lucrative jobs and want to join it.
Therefore, in less than a week, the R&D team has reached twelve people, which is more than twice the number of people before.
The joining of these talents has also greatly strengthened the team's R&D strength.
In order to show its importance to this project, the school also specially opened a new laboratory on the top floor of the physics building. Not only is the space larger, but the safety factor is higher. Retinal scans are required for entry and exit to avoid theft of this advanced technology.
…
Rooftop, laboratory.
"It's been seven days, and Leonard hasn't made a decision yet." Howard sighed to Xiang Nan while sipping coffee.
He is living a very comfortable life now. His monthly salary has tripled from before, making his financial situation significantly improved.
As the inventor of the quantum navigation system, his name has often appeared in the media in recent days, which has greatly increased his popularity.
There was even word from MIT that they were willing to include him among their famous alumni. Such fame, success and fortune made him naturally happy and comfortable.
But while he was enjoying himself, he couldn't help but think of Leonard. Those who share wealth and adversity are good friends.
"I didn't receive the news." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said, "It's no wonder. He has stayed in the shadow of childhood for too long, and it is normal for him to be unable to get out for a while."
In the play, near the finale, Leonard reconciles with his mother and forgives her for the harm she has caused him over the years.
At that time, Leonard was married with a beautiful, well-paid wife, who was also pregnant. His happy little family gave him the courage and motivation to get out of the shadow of childhood.
Now, Leonard is still alone, and his relationship with Penny is inseparable. Except for Sheldon, a weirdo, he has no other close friends. Even Xiang Nan and Howard have an estranged relationship with him.
In this case, it is really difficult for him to get out.
However, if he didn't even have the courage to come out, Xiang Nan didn't know how to help him.
After all, Xiang Nan is not a saint, he cannot save others.
Just then, the phone suddenly rang.
Xiang Nan picked it up and saw that it was Leonard calling.
He couldn't help but be stunned. It was true that during the day, don't talk about people, and at night, don't talk about ghosts.
Xiang Nan immediately picked up the phone, "Hi, Leonard~"
"Raj, I want to join your team." Leonard said straight to the point.
"Okay, it seems you have finally figured it out." Upon hearing this, Xiang Nan said in surprise, "Let's have dinner together at noon and study it carefully."
"Okay." Leonard nodded.
