Chapter 315 Hidden in the Heart (Updated)
Lu Youyou didn't react much. She just thought it was a coincidence that her guess five minutes ago was verified immediately. However, Yu Qingtian was not calm.
After a series of preparations such as promiscuous relationships and pregnancy before marriage, Yu Qingtian felt that he had already had a very exaggerated expectation of Li Mingyue. However, when he saw her getting together with a man who was a few years older and could be his grandfather, Yu Qingtian still couldn't accept it.
Holding hands and leaning on shoulders, this is not a normal social distance in any way, and you can't fool yourself even if you want to.
"This... Is this Li Mingyue's new partner?"
The last two words were very vague, as if saying them would make one's mouth guilty.
Lu Youyou knew that it should be that, but there was no need to speak out such a groundless guess, just understand it.
Yu Qingtian didn’t really need an answer. After all, anyone with eyes could see that Li Mingyue had a special relationship with that old man.
People coming in and out of the auditorium were all wearing bachelor's gowns. Logically, Lu Youyou should not be conspicuous, but Li Mingyue still saw her first, and naturally also saw Yu Qingtian beside her.
Li Mingyue's first reaction was to avoid the sight, but she turned her head away for only a second and turned back.
In terms of reputation, Li Mingyue has undoubtedly fallen to the dust, but she has made up her mind not to go back, and has also found a way not to go back, so why should she still escape?
She would be able to stay in the United States and enjoy a better life soon. Reputation was not important at all as long as she didn't go back.
Yu Qingtian was shocked by her "open and aboveboard" look. Is this something glorious? Why is she not ashamed of it but proud of it?
Yu Qingtian had so much to complain that she was like a little trumpet and was speechless for a long time. Now the ceremony was about to begin, so she could only leave Lu Youyou and find her friends to brew a new wave of gossip.
The graduation ceremony was unremarkable. As one of more than a thousand graduate students, Lu Youyou did not think she was special. However, whether she was speaking on stage as a representative of the graduates or was called away by mentors from two departments as soon as the ceremony was over, she was destined to not be able to keep a low profile.
Yu Qingtian, who was sitting in the back row, couldn't help but say to his friend: "If I am so favored by my mentor, I will definitely not be in a hurry to return to China."
"Maybe Mr. Lu is anxious to get back to work?"
"What's the rush for work? People with multiple doctoral degrees will be supported no matter which unit they go to."
"So you're homesick?"
Yu Qingtian choked, but couldn't say anything to refute.
She was not as determined as Li Mingyue to stay in the United States, but if she asked herself honestly, if she had the opportunity to further her studies and had a high probability of earning a large scholarship, she would definitely not be in a hurry to return home.
No matter what kind of work, even family members have to take a back seat.
Even though she has a place promised by her supervisor, whether it will be approved or not depends on the situation in China. She does not have the ability to fight for a scholarship, so the place has to be negotiated between China and the United States. If it fails, she will have to return home in half a year.
She glanced again at the particularly "kind" academic bigwig beside Lu Youyou, and she was tired of saying the word "envy".
Professor Hopkins at this time could indeed be described as kind. He had known for a long time that Lu Youyou was preparing to return home, but he was always thinking about persuading her again.
"Lu, are you really not going to consider it again?"
The professor asks this question every time he sees her recently, and promises all kinds of "benefits". If you don't know, you wouldn't think at first glance that he is recruiting students.
Lu Youyou still declined politely. As expected, the professor began to sigh again. He had probably sighed more recently than he had ever sighed in his entire life.
"If you must go back, I won't stop you. But if you want to study for a doctorate in the future, just come to me. As long as I am still teaching, I will definitely accept you as a student. Even if I don't teach anymore, I will definitely find a good teacher for you!"
This promise was a heavy one. Lawrence had been Hopkins' assistant for several years and had never heard him say anything similar. However, given his family background, he didn't care about it.
What he cared about was that Lu Youyou was still unwilling to stay.
Professor Hopkins had other things to do, so after he left, Lawrence was the only one left with Lu Youyou.
"I'll treat you to a meal before you leave? Come to think of it, I haven't formally thanked you for saving my life yet."
Lu Youyou smiled and said, "Isn't a two-meter-tall Buddha statue formal enough?"
"That was just a thank you gift. I was in the hospital at the time and didn't give it to you personally, so it's not formal."
Lawrence's expression was very serious, but there was even a hint of uneasiness within him?
Lu Youyou felt that she might have seen it wrong.
In fact, the two have always had a good relationship, especially in the laboratory, where they cooperate very well.
As a young man from a wealthy family, Lawrence basically does not have many of the bad habits of rich people, and it is relatively easy and comfortable to get along with others.
"Okay, when?"
"Today then?"
Lu Youyou nodded. She would be fine after attending the graduation ceremony. All the formalities had been completed. These few days before returning home were the most free time for her since she came to the United States.
Lawrence drove himself again and chose a very famous local restaurant in San Francisco.
Coincidentally, another one still exists after forty years, and reservations must be made in advance. It is obvious that Lawrence did not come up with this idea on a whim.
The waiter led the two to a table by the window and against the wall on the other side, which was one of the quietest seats in the store.
Knowing that Lu Youyou doesn't drink, Lawrence didn't ask anyone to bring the wine list. Soon the waiter brought two cups of white tea, one hot and one cold.
Lu Youyou glanced at Lawrence. It was obvious that it could only be his order. Even if the most famous French restaurant in San Francisco offered tea, it would most likely not have something like white tea.
"Thanks."
After all, it was what she liked, and Lu Youyou accepted it well. She lived like this in her previous life. Most of the time, having money really allows you to do whatever you want.
Lawrence is a very talkative person. The content of his talk was very random, ranging from academic frontiers to scenery and food, to various national treasures that Lu Youyou was interested in.
Lu Youyou was very relaxed, at least until the end of the meal, until Lawrence asked a question that was very familiar to her.
"Are you really not going to stay?"
Lu Youyou looked up in surprise. In addition to the fleeting uneasiness in Lawrence's eyes, there were other emotions.
This time Lu Youyou was not wrong.
She still gave the same answer, that she would be home soon.
Lawrence lowered his eyes. Perhaps he wanted to say something, but in the end he did not speak.
"Then I wish you a safe journey in advance. Remember to contact me next time you come to the United States."
He smiled and raised the crystal cup. The light-colored tea looked particularly crystal clear under the light.
Lu Youyou also raised his glass and clinked it with others.
The crisp sound of collision, along with that thrilling day and the past hundreds of days and nights, were hidden in Lawrence's heart.
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