Although Jiang Jianian coldly refused, Zheng Xuekai still persisted.

"Don't go, don't go, junior brother, you can't be so heartless! It feels like you've become a completely different person since I sold you this house!" Zheng Xuekai stopped the boy who was about to get into the car.

Jiang Jianian glanced at Zheng Xuekai but didn't say anything.

Zheng Xuekai immediately said, "Wait, wait, I'll go back with you. We can discuss it on the way, right? We can discuss it on the way. I'll call my former advisor and tell him I had something to do and couldn't come to Yanda University."

This is the lie told by adults.

Although Jiang Jianian didn't really want to talk to Zheng Xuekai, he thought that he might need Zheng Xuekai's help with some exemption applications later.

With this in mind, Jiang Jianian stopped.

Zheng Xuekai was on the phone with his supervisor when he awkwardly laughed and said, "Yes, yes, teacher, I couldn't come to Yanda University. The research institute was too busy. A new project was temporarily delayed, and our dean wouldn't let me go. Yes, I couldn't come today, but I'll definitely come when I have the chance. I'll definitely come to Yanda University to see you, right?"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the topic finally came to an end, and Zheng Xuekai turned to look at Jiang Jianian.

He had always known that Jiang Jianian was very talented and intelligent. Even Zheng Xuekai, who was praised by many people, had to admit that Jiang Jianian was a genius.

But this genius was a little different from what he had imagined. He didn't have the vigor and spirit that one would expect at his age, nor did he seem like a teenager. He appeared indifferent and uncaring about everything. Even with that project, where he was the one who made the greatest contribution, he gave up the honor without hesitation.

He's too cold-hearted.

They don't fit in with this world.

He was too lonely. Even Zheng Xuekai felt that he couldn't fit into Jiang Jianian's social circle. He almost suspected that Jiang Jianian was all alone.

Geniuses are often lonely.

Jiang Jianian is the same; perhaps the things he pursues are always too easily obtained, to the point that he no longer cares about them.

Standing there like that, his back view was lonely.

Zheng Xuekai couldn't help but wonder who he could truly admire. He was currently able to exchange a few words with Jiang Jianian because of his experience and age, but who could reach his level in the future?

Zheng Xuekai sighed, walked over quickly, and saw Jiang Jianian frowning slightly. He smiled and said, "Young man, don't be so impatient. Come on, get in the car. Anyway, there's nothing to do on the way. You'll be bored in the car for an hour or two. Chat with me and give your senior brother some pointers."

Zheng Xuekai came prepared; when he opened his briefcase, it was already filled with materials for all the research topics.

Jiang Jianian: ...

There wasn't much going on on the way, so he glanced at the research topic and offered a few suggestions.

Zheng Xuekai suddenly realized, "Your thinking is so flexible. How come I can't be as flexible as you? This project is a collaboration with other researchers. The new element No. 113 was discovered by their research institute at a foreign physicochemical research institute. This research institute is quite impressive. They have been researching nanomedicine carriers. I'm not very good at this field. I've been stuck in a dead end. Your suggestion has helped me get out of it. How did you come up with all these ideas?"

"Think about it a bit more and you'll figure it out." Jiang Jianian handed the documents back to Zheng Xuekai.

Zheng Xuekai finally relaxed after solving a major problem, and had the leisure to chat with Jiang Jianian. The man smiled wryly and said, "Junior brother, what a brain you have! I thought I was smart enough before, but I was so shallow. There are always people more capable than you. Now I want to know if there's anything you can't do?"

"have."

Zheng Xuekai was surprised, "There's something you don't know?"

"I don't know how to pursue girls," Jiang Jianian replied.

Zheng Xuekai was even more surprised. "You don't know how to pursue girls? No, with your qualifications, you still need to pursue girls? Putting aside your academic level, career prospects, and future value, just look at your face. Even if I don't care about these things, I know that with your looks, you should be the one choosing others, not the other way around?"