"I……"
Ye Luo's face flushed red. She had been so focused on talking to Chen Zhong that she hadn't heard a word the people on stage were saying. She felt completely dazed and quickly looked around for help.
But the people sitting there were mostly there to join in the fun. Even if they listened, they probably didn't understand much and couldn't help at all. Chen Zhong was even less of a help; he hadn't listened at all.
"Alright, it seems you're not ready yet. Sit down first, and I'll have the other comrades answer."
Old Lin casually waved for her to sit down, then continued searching through the crowd, finally fixing his gaze on Jiang Wanqing.
"Comrade, could you answer this?"
Jiang Wanqing calmly stood up, first bowed to Elder Lin, and then answered the question fluently. The whole process was smooth and without any hesitation or recitation of the prepared answer. She also incorporated a lot of her own insights and ideas.
Originally, Old Lin only wanted to hear everyone's shallow understanding, but after hearing her answer, even he felt enlightened.
After the answers were finished, the hall fell silent. Old Lin paused for a moment, then adjusted his glasses and was the first to applaud.
"This comrade answered very well! May I ask your name?"
"Replying to Professor Lin, my name is Jiang Wanqing, and I am Professor Xue's student."
When she introduced herself, she didn't forget to mention her mentor, Professor Xue. Everyone applauded enthusiastically after hearing this. Not only were her peers envious, but other senior professors were also extremely envious.
"So you're Jiang Wanqing!"
On the stage, Old Lin stood up excitedly, his face immediately glowing. He couldn't help but look at her a few more times and even quickly gave her some instructions.
"After my speech, during the tea break, come find me with your teacher! I really want to have a good discussion with you about academic topics! Hahaha..."
Another round of enthusiastic applause followed. Jiang Wanqing undoubtedly became the center of attention, and Professor Xue couldn't help but stand tall and proud.
"Okay, Mr. Lin, I'll look for you later."
The two of them chatted and relaxed in front of so many people, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings, which others could only secretly envy.
A teacher next to Professor Xue tugged at his arm, scratching his head in envy.
"Professor Xue, where did you find such a talented student? He has surpassed his teacher! How about this, I'll trade three of my top students for this one. As the saying goes, three cobblers can outwit Zhuge Liang!"
"Go away, go away, I won't change it, I won't change it no matter what you give me."
They were clearly old acquaintances, and it was just a joke. Jiang Wanqing smiled politely and remained silent.
Ye Luo stared intently at her, his jealousy shooting out like venom in his eyes. She gripped the hem of her dress tightly, her face dark and gloomy.
"You'll get used to it. She's always been arrogant and thinks no one can compare to her. She suppresses us and makes us willingly play the supporting role to her."
Seeing her suppressed emotions, Chen Zhong did not hesitate to fan the flames and said many bad things about Jiang Wanqing.
"Hmph! What is she anyway! She only got to where she is today because of Professor Xue's preferential treatment. I'll make her show her true colors later!"
She gritted her teeth in resentment, and when Professor Lin finished speaking, she got up from her seat and quickly went over to follow Professor Xue.
What are you doing here?
He was about to take Jiang Wanqing to meet Old Master Lin when Ye Luo suddenly squeezed in, which displeased him.
Only by being flexible and adaptable can one accomplish great things. No matter how much she dislikes Jiang Wanqing, this is an excellent opportunity to get to know a leading figure. As long as she shows her face, getting whatever she wants in the future will be a piece of cake.
She forced a smile, suppressing her jealousy: "Professor Xue, I'm also your student. Are you going to show favoritism? When you take Wanqing to see Elder Lin, can't you take me along too?"
Everyone around was watching; she said it on purpose, to incite those who were jealous to cause trouble.
Sure enough, someone soon chimed in, just to watch the show.
"Professor Xue, that's not right. They're both students, but you personally take care of one like a princess, while you just let the other run wild and ignore him? Since you brought them both, you can't treat them differently. I always thought professors like you had a unique personality, huh? So that's what you mean by personality, hahaha..."
"If you're coming, then come along! If you can't speak properly, then shut up and listen. If you dare cause me trouble, you'll see how I deal with you when we get back!"
This was the first time he had ever been humiliated in front of so many people. When he answered the question, he wanted to pretend that this student didn't exist. He regretted taking Ye Luo in the first place. He was much better off with the ordinary students in his lab who didn't cause trouble.
"Thank you, Professor Xue. I will definitely do my best."
Jiang Wanqing noticed the hostile gaze she was receiving, curled her lips, and thought, "This short-sighted thing will only embarrass herself as much as the stage she's on. Let her follow me, it's not me who will be the one to humiliate myself."
And so, the three of them took advantage of the tea break to walk together toward Old Master Lin's rest room.
An assistant was waiting outside, and upon seeing Jiang Wanqing and Professor Xue, immediately greeted them warmly.
"Old Xue, Comrade Wanqing, Old Lin is already waiting inside, but... who is this?"
The assistant only heard Mr. Lin say that he was to receive two people, but he didn't mention that there would be a third person.
"Oh, she's one of my students. I thought since she's here, I'd let her observe and learn from this experience so she can improve when she gets back. I'll explain it to Professor Lin."
"Alright, please come in with me."
Almost being stopped outside, Ye Luo's anger intensified. If it weren't for Jiang Wanqing, her status as a returned overseas student would have been enough to make her the center of attention...
Upon opening the door, they found three single sofas inside. Old Lin stood up to greet them as they entered.
"Hahaha... Lao Xue, it's been a while since we last met. You've given me a big surprise today! It turns out that amazing student you were talking about really is amazing. I've really learned something new today!"
"Professor Lin, you flatter me. I, as a student, still have room for improvement. That's why I'm relying on your guidance and advice."
After all, he was a leading figure in the industry. Although Professor Xue thought Jiang Wanqing was no less than Old Lin, he still had to show respect to his seniors, so he said some polite words.
"Hahaha... Alright, alright, come sit down and let's talk." Old Lin had just turned around when he noticed Ye Luo and frowned.
"Hiss...this is..."
"Don't worry about her, Mr. Lin. She's another student of mine who came here to observe and learn."
"Hello, Mr. Lin, my name is Ye Luo."
"Okay, then you can just listen from the side."
She hadn't been listening to the lecture in the hall, yet she still tried to show off by answering questions. Old Master Lin didn't have a good impression of her and didn't say a word to her.
Jiang Wanqing and Old Master Xue both sat down, leaving her to stand in the back. In the small lounge, she alone had lost face, clenching her teeth tightly to keep from exploding.
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