"Qingqing, I'm fine. I understood the key points that Lord and the teacher talked about today in the lab. If there's anything I still don't understand, the teacher will explain it to me later. You don't need to worry about me." Qin Jian didn't understand the deeper meaning in Ji Qingqing's words at all. He thought that Ji Qingqing was concerned about him, and he was very happy.

Qin Jian had liked Ji Qingqing for several years. He became Ji Miao's student after pursuing a combined master's and doctoral degree. He met Ji Qingqing, who was still in high school at the time, by chance and could never forget that pure and well-behaved girl.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye. The teacher has seen through his feelings and has been trying to bring him and Qingqing together, but Qingqing's attitude towards him is lukewarm, and he is not sure what Qingqing really means.

Upon hearing Qin Jian's words, Ji Qingqing was almost in tears.

She finally found a chance to spend time with Gu Jueye, how could she just leave like that?

“I’m not leaving. I’m worried that my dad drinks too much, and I want to stay and keep an eye on him.”

Qin Jian scratched his temples and nodded somewhat hesitantly, "Alright then."

Gu Jueye suddenly glanced at Ji Qingqing, this was the first time he had looked at her directly today.

Ji Qingqing's heart clenched in her throat; she could hear it pounding wildly.

Gu Jueye said calmly, "Miss Ji can leave without worry. I don't plan to drink with Professor Ji today."

Ji Qingqing suddenly felt a burning sensation on her cheeks, and felt a wave of embarrassment.

Ji Miao nearly choked on the tea he was about to drink.

She couldn't help but glare at Gu Jueye.

This kid, if he doesn't like something, he just doesn't like it. Why make it so obvious?

Ji Qingqing wasn't stupid; she naturally realized that Gu Jueye was undermining her.

"My lord, I actually wanted to stay and listen to you talk about some professional knowledge. What the teachers in school talked about was too general. My father said that people who do scientific research must have the spirit of being willing to endure hardship, study hard, and pursue excellence. I am fortunate to have met an expert like you, so of course I want to learn more from you."

Gu Jueye's thin lips twitched slightly, and he didn't continue the topic.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Those at the table vaguely sensed something, and Qin Jian frowned slightly.

Just then, a cell phone rang, breaking the silence.

Yuan You glanced around and finally realized it was his phone ringing.

He took out his phone, glanced at it, and then whispered a few words in Gu Jueye's ear.

"Oh? She's arrived?"

"They're already upstairs."

"Go and bring her in."

"Yes!" Yuan You immediately got up and left.

Secretly excited, Miss Bai, you've finally arrived.

Seeing Yuan You get up to leave, Ji Miao asked curiously, "A-Ye, is there something urgent you need to take care of?"

"No, my girlfriend came to pick me up."

Ji Miao: "..." He didn't know what to say for a moment, as it seemed that nothing he said would be quite right.

Ji Qingqing's face turned pale instantly, and she was both ashamed and angry.

Bai Qianmo is indeed scheming. What's most infuriating is that the Duke can't see through her true colors. It's truly despicable.