Chapter 1283


    Since things had gotten to this point, Thompson thought he might as well tell Lily the truth. After taking


    another mouthful of food, he began to open up. ‘I''m the one who proposed this experiment. I''m sure


    This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    you know this too," he said as he solemnly put down his silverware.


    Lily nodded, gesturing to him to continue.


    "Initially, it was just an idea and a rough n. I''ve grown ustomed to seeing various patients my


    age, and death wasn''t umon. Dying isn''t the worst part. What''s terrible is the torment of the


    illnesses. Some can''t take typical medication while the pain of surgery is too much.


    "There''s also the slow process of home remedies that may or may not work. Some children struggle to


    take pills and elderly who can''t move..." Thompson sighed while Lily remained quiet.


    What he said had moved her. After all, dying from illnesses is a terrifying form of death.


    "Then I thought my idea could treat people''s illnesses and sustain them in the long run if they could


    integrate medicinal herbs into their daily lives and take advantage of the medicinal properties


    subconsciously."


    Although it started as just a random idea, seeing how it mighte into reality still excited him. Not


    only would it be honorable for him, but it would also be a monumental moment in the history of


    medicinal herbs.


    Even after all this, Lily remained silent. That was the selling point for her back then. She thought it was


    a meaningful project and decided to join. She knew all this, but this was not what she was asking


    about.


    Thompson nced at her and seemed to realize that she was not interested in what he had just said.


    He cleared his throat and spoke again,’ Well, other like-minded people are very interested in my idea


    and think it seems feasible.


    "It is their support that made me start this experiment. Of course, La Beaute Group''s investment ys


    a big role. Also, they kickstarted this whole project"


    "They?" Lily immediately picked up on an anomaly and jumped on it. The m'' they" Thompson


    mentioned intrigued her.


    She had been in the institute for several months, and for such a long time, she never realized that there


    was a "they." Of course, the only ce she barely set foot in was the top floor.


    ‘Was that where "they" resided? Impossible!


    Although it was on the top floor, anyone that went there would have to pass through theboratory.


    Throughout the time that Lily was there, she had never seen anyone except Mike a few days ago.


    ‘Mike? Could it be him?’


    However, Lily quickly dismissed the idea. If it were Mike, he would not have to try and curry favors with


    her back then if he wanted to be a part of the project.


    Thompson''s face immediately changed when Lily questioned him about the "they" he mentioned. He let


    out a light cough and quickly picked up his ss to take a sip. "About that... don''t think I can tell you


    about it."


    "So, ‘they'' support your experiment and ask for nothing in return?"


    "Of course they did. Once the experiment seeds, they want 50% of the first batch of the finished


    products!"


    Sure enough, there was no free lunch in this world. There must be a return for the other party to fund


    this project. It was the same thing with La Beaute Group. At that time, they saw this project''s vision. If


    the experiment were a sess, it would blow up.