291: Unexpected Encounters

The calm after the variety show was brief for Emma. Back at her company, the piled-up work awaited her, demanding her immediate attention. Days blurred into nights as she dedicated herself wholly to catching up, her presence lingering in the office long after others had departed. Her efforts were not in vain, particularly evident in the significant strides made in the laboratory renovations. Gable’s frequent updates over the phone only added to her satisfaction, each conversation a testament to the improvements sparked by her observations. "It's a pity we can't continue with the lab, but there’s someone I want you to meet—my teacher," Gable mentioned during one of their calls. His tone carried a mix of reverence and a hint of amusement. "He thinks I left the path of medicine because of you, which is laughable. I chose my own path." Armed with gift bags, Emma and Gable set off to visit this influential figure in Gable's life. The teacher, an old-fashioned yet reputed individual