"It's been so long since we've seen each other, and the first thing you do is drive me away. Am I so unloved by my students?"
Carl chuckled, turning his gaze to Ace:
"No introductions?"
"Right."
Ace licked her lollipop and spoke:
"Barro, who is he?"
"..." Barro sighed and whispered:
"Professor Carl, a leading researcher in genetics. Professor, this is Ace."
"Genetics?" Ace's eyes slightly moved:
"Research on observing and altering genetic factors?"
"Yes." Carl nodded:
"Currently, I'm working on small molecule genetic information screening. If there's progress, it could deduce how genes were inherited in ancient times."
"Hmm..."
"The human gene sequence from six hundred years ago."
"Great!" Ace clapped her hands, unable to suppress her laughter:
"This is truly excellent!"
"I have indeed been favored by destiny, finding such talent as I wish for."
She looked at Carl and said:
"From now on, you're with me."
"With you?" Carl rubbed his chin, his eyes peculiar:
