<h4>Chapter 750: Chapter 739 His Master is Simply Divine</h4><h4></h4>


    In the following days, George reported to John on time each day as requested, sharing what he had learned from Qiao Jing and the actual progress of the experiments.


    Of course, George did not tell the truth; every report included a mix of fact and fiction.


    Because George was frequently seen entering John’s office, the other people at the research institute naturally assumed George had earned John’s favor.


    At the same time, the news of George bing Qiao Jing’s disciple also spread suddenly.


    Suddenly, George’s status at the institute soared.


    People respected him more, and some even brought him gifts, trying to get closer to him.


    That afternoon, after George finished his report and left John’s office, he headed towards Qiao Jing’sboratory.


    As he passed a corner, suddenly a few people popped out and dragged him into an alcove.


    George was startled but, upon a closer look, realized they were all colleagues from the institute.


    He looked at them with a puzzled expression, "What are you doing dragging me here? Do you need something from me?"


    One of them chuckled and said, "Congrattions, George, you’ve really turned your fortunes aroundtely. Not only have you caught Mr. John’s eye, but you’ve also be Professor Qiao’s favorite disciple."


    "We’ve always been on good terms with you, so you’ve got to put in a good word for us with Mr. John, help us bask in some of your reflected glory."


    The others chimed in, "Yes, yes, we’re asking you to speak well of us to Mr. John."


    As they spoke, before George could respond, they pulled out some gifts they had prepared early on.


    "This is a small token of our appreciation we picked out for you, we hope you won’t find it too modest."


    Looking at the items they handed over, George was somewhat astonished.


    What small token?


    It was clearly a generous gift!


    There were valuable brand-name watches, limited edition brooches, shiny gold and high-quality jewelry...


    George was not greedy, and believing in not epting rewards without merit, he refused their gifts.


    "Take these back, I won’t ept any gifts."


    Hearing this, the group immediately became unhappy.


    "George, what do you mean? Do you look down on us?"


    "Exactly, now that you’ve climbed the socialdder with Professor Qiao and Mr. John’s favor, you think you’re too good for us, is that it?"


    "George, tell us the truth, do you think the gifts we’ve prepared aren’t generous enough?"


    "..."


    As they went on and on, George’s head was about to explode with their noise.


    Out of frustration, he had to push through the people blocking his way and fled back to theboratory.


    Seeing him rush in out of breath with a troubled expression, Qiao Jing couldn’t help but ask curiously, "What’s the matter? What happened?"


    "Ah..."


    George sighed and recounted the recent events.


    After listening, Qiao Jing shook his head, disagreeing with George’s actions.


    "Actually, you shouldn’t have refused. Not only should you not have refused, but you should have epted everything they offered."


    "Ah?"


    George looked bewildered and couldn’t grasp Qiao Jing’s meaning at once.


    Seeing his confusion, Qiao Jing had no choice but to exin in detail.


    "For now, John doesn’t trust you much, but if you appropriately show a greedy side, making John believe that you’ve changed because of his reliance on you, bing greedy and money-oriented, he will think you are easier to control, and thus he will let his guard down towards you."


    After hearing this, George suddenly understood and looked at Qiao Jing with even greater admiration, "So that’s how it is, I get it now!"


    His master was truly worthy of being his most admired idol; with just a few words, an epiphany struck him!


    From that moment on, whenever people from theb brought gifts to George, he did as Qiao Jing had said, refusing no one, and epted everything outright...


    Two dayster, after George reported the situation to John as usual and left, John called Frank in for questioning.


    "How is it? I asked you to keep a close watch on George. Have you noticed anything unusual?"


    Frank replied truthfully, "The others in the institute have learned that George has be Professor Qiao’s apprentice, and coupled with his frequent visits to you, everyone believes he has a promising future. Thus, quite a few people have been eager to give him gifts to curry favor with him."


    "ording to my people’s observations, initially, George refused the gifts from these people, butter on, he seemed to havee around and changed his mind."


    "Whenever someone brought him a gift, he epted it directly and even hinted both overtly and covertly that if they were going to give gifts, they should be valuable, luxurious; otherwise, don’t bother."


    At this point, Frank paused, as though recalling something, before adding another sentence.


    "Aside from that, we haven’t discovered anything else abnormal about him."


    Upon hearing this, John suddenly snickered.


    Frank looked at him with puzzlement, unable to resist asking, "Mr. John, if I may be so bold, what are youughing at?"


    What he had just reported didn’t seemughable, did it?


    Could it be...


    Mr. John was so anxious about the experiment that it had caused a problem with his mental state?!


    "In this world, indeed, no one can withstand the temptation of money."


    John stopped hisughter and exined to Frank, "Previously, George was defiant till death; we would have been at a loss if not for using his sister as leverage in the end."


    "However, things are different now. Once he harbors greed, we can easily control him and make him wholeheartedly serve us!"


    After speaking, Johnughed again, hisughter tinged with a hint of mockery.


    What about a master?


    What about the most admired idol?


    In the face of the allure of interests, still not worth mentioning!


    Frank pped his forehead suddenly, "Yes, howe I didn’t think of that? Mr. John is still more astute."


    Afterward, the two exchanged nces and burst into loudughter together...


    That evening, while Qiao Jing was eating dinner, George came running over excitedly.


    Seeing him, Qiao Jing lifted his chin, gesturing for him to sit down opposite, before he began, "You seem very excited, what good thing has happened?"


    "Let me guess, did the number of people bringing you gifts today increase again, or did you receive some particrly valuable gift?"


    Scratching his head, George said with an embarrassed look, "Master, stop teasing me, you know I don’t actually care about their gifts."


    Seeing him so easy to tease, Qiao Jing stopped his jesting, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, alright, no more jokes, tell me, what’s made you so happy."


    "Master, you’re truly an ingenious strategist! I followed your advice, pretentiously epted those people’s gifts, and showed a superficial interest in money, and Mr. John indeed let his guard down towards me," George said, his admiration for Qiao Jing clearly reflected in his words.