Chapter 236 | I Believe in You
The country had originally estimated that developing lithography machines would take at least a few decades. Such precise, high-tech equipment couldn’t possibly match foreign technology in a short time. But then, out of nowhere, a genius appeared in Cetherland—Dane! And he had Tilda’s help, too! The tasks assigned to Tilda weren’t just completed—she nailed them and even fixed all the flaws! When Dane got the data from Tilda and realized she was the one who did it, he couldn’t stop praising her. It helped Dane think outside the box and advance his research. Even he couldn’t help but write a sentence on his whiteboard, looking incredibly proud: “Tilda is amazing!”
Manfred was thrilled to see this. As expected, heaven had truly blessed their organization. It wasn’t just Dane who appeared. They also had Queen. With the help of such geniuses, how could they not succeed?
“This is an absolute secret and can’t be leaked right now, but with Professor Kerrigan and Queen, I’m confident our success is near! When that day comes, you’ll be famous historical figures!”
Tilda smiled faintly. “The credit belongs to Dane. My role was minor, but if I can help the country and Dane, I’m more than happy to do it.”
“Queen, you’re far too modest. The amount of work and calculations you’ve done alone equals ten of our top scientists. With you helping Professor Kerrigan, we’ve made incredibly fast progress! It’s just…”
Manfred glanced over at Rick nearby.
Rick let out a soft sigh. “I’ll tell her myself.”
Rick appeared on the video call. “Girl, the time’s up. We failed.”
After Rick shared the news, his eyes were full of regret and sadness. His fists clenched, and the face that used to be full of energy and radiance now looked like a deflated balloon.
“I see… Thank you for taking care of Dane all this time, Dr. Day.” Tilda wasn’t surprised by the outcome. She had a feeling this would happen.
Rick spoke with guilt, “Don’t say that. Maybe my medical skills aren’t good enough. What if I beg the organization to let you come here and personally treat Professor Kerrigan? Maybe…”
“It’s no use, Dr. Day. Your medical skills have already achieved the exact effect I wanted, but it still wasn’t enough to cure Dane’s strange illness. Don’t worry, I won’t give up. I’ll find a way to treat him.”
“It’s just… I’m worried Dane might not be able to handle it. He’ll need you to be there for him.”
Tilda lowered her gaze. The one who truly felt guilty was her. Dane had gone through countless treatments, and he had grown used to disappointment and failure. But this time, it was Tilda, his junior, who was treating him. When a beam of light pierced the darkness but failed to clear the fog and withdrew, that light became a “sin.” It was giving someone hope, only to bring even greater disappointment. Tilda didn’t regret suggesting this plan for Dane. After all, every treatment carried the risk of failure. In her eyes, even the tiniest bit of hope was worth fighting for. Still… She felt sorry for Dane.
Seeing Tilda like this, Rick quickly pulled out a whiteboard. On it was Dane’s own handwriting: “Tilda, I believe in you.”
Tilda was stunned by the simple message. “Dr. Day… this is… Dane’s?”
“Professor Kerrigan said he knew you would feel guilty, so he had this ready for you. Professor Kerrigan’s strength is greater than what either of us can imagine. He even comforted me. Our country is truly lucky to have a genius like him.” Rick couldn’t help but sigh. He was skilled in holistic medicine but didn’t understand scientific research. Still, after spending so much time at the base and seeing how everyone treated Dane, he could tell. It was genuine admiration and respect. Elite individuals wouldn’t show this attitude unless your talent was unmatched. At the same time, Dane was strong, with a heart as firm as a rock. Rick had been wrong about him.
“Yeah…” A small smile appeared on Tilda’s lips. After ending the video call, she sent a message to Dane, “Thanks for comforting me.”
Dane replied quickly, “I believe in you.”
Just four words. Deep and unwavering.
Tilda stretched. Okay, no more slacking off. She needed to help Dane finish the lithography machine calculations. The International College Art Competition was coming up soon, and Tilda had a lot on her plate.