Gu Zhiyun asked with concern, "Has your father's condition improved?"

Liang Junsheng sniffed and said, "My dad is gone. He passed away on the third day after he was discharged from the hospital."

No wonder the hospital notified him to get a refund.

Gu Zhiyun said in a low voice, "Please accept my condolences."

Shen Jingyan felt that everything was a double-edged sword. It was good that Liang Junsheng's father had passed away. Although it was a sad thing to be separated from a loved one by death, Liang Junsheng no longer had to bear the high medical expenses, which was a relief.

"I saw Professor Xu just a while ago and he was perfectly fine. How could he suddenly have a brain hemorrhage?"

Liang Junsheng was very concerned about Old Xu's condition.

Gu Zhiyun and Shen Jingyan exchanged a glance. It seemed that Liang Junsheng was still unaware of the cause and effect of the matter.

Gu Zhiyun asked tentatively, "Has Jiang Shu contacted you recently?"

Liang Junsheng hesitated for a moment, then looked at Gu Zhiyun with a probing gaze.

Seeing that he was reluctant to talk about it, Gu Zhiyun bluntly said, "Professor Xu's illness is related to Jiang Shu."

Liang Junsheng's pupils dilated slightly.

"And Professor Tang, he was taken away for investigation by the space agency, also because of Jiang Shu."

"I can't believe it," Shen Jingyan added.

Liang Junsheng stared in shock, his shoulders trembling violently.

He suddenly became restless, pacing around in circles while pulling at his hair.

At this moment, he is going through a painful internal struggle.

Gu Zhiyun and Shen Jingyan waited patiently.

Finally, Liang Junsheng was convinced by his own conscience.

“He came to my door in person yesterday. At first, we chatted casually, and he asked if I had any new thesis topics. He said he could offer a higher price. Later, he kept telling me that I must keep my mouth shut and not to tell anyone about the thesis.”

Gu Zhiyun and Shen Jingyan exchanged a knowing smile.

Jiang Shu was scared.

After Liang Junsheng's father passed away, Liang Junsheng's life pressure was not so great. Jiang Shu had a premonition that Liang Junsheng might not be as obedient as before, so he personally went to his home to give him some advice.

Otherwise, given Jiang Shu's "noble" status, how could he possibly live in a dilapidated tenement building in the suburbs? That would be too beneath his status and position.

Shen Jingyan felt it was time to launch a moral offensive against Liang Junsheng.

"My grandfather was relatively lucky; he escaped death, but Professor Tang..."

She frowned with worry. "As you know, Professor Tang is almost 80 years old. He is a well-known tough guy. During the war, he dared to stand up to the invaders. During the special period, he was criticized and struggled against countless times, but he still stood tall. With his upright and unyielding character, he will definitely suffer if he enters the investigation department."

Gu Zhiyun continued, "Professor Tang is more senior than Professor Xu. He is one of the founders of the country's aerospace industry. If something happens to him because of Jiang Shu's despicable behavior, it will be a loss for our country. It could become a regret for the ages if we are not careful."

The implication is that Liang Junsheng is the one who can convict Jiang Shu.

Whether or not a professor who has made great contributions to the country's scientific research can be saved depends on Liang Junsheng's single thought.

Liang Junsheng recalled Old Man Xu's teachings. He had made too many mistakes already, and this time, he absolutely could not make the same mistake again.

With his fists clenched, he made up his mind and stopped wavering.

"I want to report Jiang Shu for plagiarism."

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiyun and Shen Jingyan's gloomy expressions lessened considerably.

"I'll write to the space agency right away."

"Wait a minute," Shen Jingyan interrupted. "Zhou Lianjie and Jiang Shu from the Space Administration are birds of a feather. If you write to the Space Administration, you'll most likely be obstructed from the investigation by Zhou Lianjie."

"Where should I file a complaint?" Liang Junsheng asked. "The police station? Do the police handle plagiarism cases?"

Shen Jingyan suggested, "To put it bluntly, this matter is a conflict between professors. The most appropriate course of action is to file a complaint with the Education Bureau."

Education Bureau Director Zheng Huai is an upright and honest leader; he will certainly handle the matter impartially.

Liang Junsheng nodded and, without wasting a moment, immediately went home to prepare the materials.

After Liang Junsheng left, Gu Zhiyun and Shen Jingyan finally relaxed a little.

The two found a corner seat and sat down to rest for a while.

Gu Zhiyun then had time to blame himself.

If it weren't for him, Old Man Xu and Professor Tang wouldn't have gotten into trouble.

He felt uneasy. He was just a college student whose grades were only slightly better than others, yet he received so much care and attention. He felt unworthy of it.

Shen Jingyan knew Gu Zhiyun best. She leaned on Gu Zhiyun's shoulder and softly comforted him:

"Brother Yun, Grandpa and Professor Tang will definitely be alright. You should focus on your research; that's the best way to repay them."

Liang Junsheng wrote up his complaint that very night and sent it to the Education Bureau's email address under his real name.

Zheng Huai took the materials very seriously after receiving them.

People around him reminded him: "Professor Zheng, this Liang Junsheng is the one who reported Gu Zhiyun back then. It has been confirmed that he colluded with foreign forces to steal our country's experimental data. He even spent three months in prison. His report letter is not very credible."

Zheng Huai said very cautiously, "We need to look at the evidence as well as the character. He may have some moral flaws, but he is still a student of Professor Xu, and his abilities are undeniable. The evidence is also very detailed. We cannot handle the whistleblower letter with prejudice."

Professor Xu and Professor Tang are Zheng Huai's close friends of many years, and he cannot stand idly by, whether from an emotional or righteous standpoint.

The whistleblower letter has already been delivered to him, so we must treat it with utmost care and seriousness.

To this end, Zheng Huai established an investigation team.

Meanwhile, under Zhou Lianjie's instructions, investigators from the space agency determined that Professor Tang had fabricated rumors and slandered him, stripping him of numerous honorary titles and canceling his privileges, such as applying for laboratories and submitting experimental reports at the space agency.

In Jiang Shu's words, Professor Tang is now nothing more than a teacher.

To thank Zhou Lianjie for protecting him, he specially invited Zhou Lianjie to his home for dinner and brought out his treasured wines that he had kept for many years.

The two were engaged in lively conversation at the dinner table, when Jiang Shu's daughter, Jiang Ruo, suddenly rushed over and questioned them:

"Dad, I heard that you don't want Gu Zhiyun to pursue a master's degree. Is that true?"

Jiang Ruo just took the college entrance examination this year and was admitted to Beijing University with excellent results.

Her biggest dream was to meet Gu Zhiyun and get an autographed photo, but after waiting for so long, Gu Zhiyun was no longer able to pursue a master's degree.

Jiang Shu glared at her and scolded, "How can you be so ill-mannered, little girl! Can't you see that your Uncle Zhou and I are discussing serious matters?"

Jiang Ruo pressed on relentlessly, asking, "Just tell me, is this true or not?"

Jiang Shu felt embarrassed, put down her chopsticks, and said with a dark face, "Why don't you just focus on your university studies? Why do you care so much? Did you take the university entrance exam for Gu Zhiyun's sake?"

Jiang Shu's least favorite person is actually her daughter's idol! This is going to be quite a show, hahaha~

(I think I'm pretty good at stirring things up)