The corners of his mouth were slightly raised with a faint smile, and his clear black eyes stared at her without blinking, and his eyes were complicated when she looked closely.

Since the last video at the R State Hotel, Lin Wu has not contacted Xing Yan again.

It just so happened that the research project had already been completed, and all that was left was to be sorted out and submitted. When the work was divided, this work was taken over by Xing Yan, and Lin Wu did not need to contact him again, and could just wait for the results.

Just a few days ago, Xing Yan sent her the results. Without a doubt, their project was the most outstanding one, not only was it nominated for a special issue, but it also received a prize.

Xing Yan gave her her share of the bonus.

Lin Wu clicked to receive the message. At that time, Bo Yuting was jealous and pestered her and acted like a spoiled child, so she didn't reply.

Xing Yan also tactfully stopped sending any more messages.

After that, Lin Wu had too many things to do and quickly forgot about it. I didn’t expect to see him again when I returned to school, or...

"Did Teacher Chi ask you to come find me?"

The get out of class was about to end and not many students had left.

Seeing Xing Yan coming, they all stopped and watched the fun secretly.

Everyone knows that Situ Yue, one of the protagonists of the "Photo Gate" incident that made Lin Wu famous at Peking University, has a crush on senior Xing Yan, who is a junior!

There were even rumors that Situ Yue targeted Lin Wu because she was jealous.

Knowing this, many people sneered.

Being able to be admitted to the prestigious Physics Department of Peking University, and having talent, beauty, and family background, it is no exaggeration to say that she is like the moon surrounded by stars! Although Senior Xing Yan is indeed attractive, she shouldn't be so desperate as to ruin her future for a mere man, right?

They didn't believe it. The rumor must be wrong. How could anyone be so stupid?

But today, how come it still seems a bit real? ? Noticing the gazes of the people around him, Xing Yan subtly withdrew his gaze and nodded, "Yes. Professor Chi said that our results last time were good and he felt that we worked well together. He thought we would get along well in the new project, so he considered letting us continue to work together on the new project."

After a pause, Xing Yan asked tentatively: "Student Lin Wu, are you unwilling?"

There were sounds of people gasping for breath all around.

Lin Wu put away his things and stood up, saying calmly: "I am only a freshman, and it is inevitable that I will be a hindrance if I am paired with a senior. Teacher Chi understands this, so it must be that the senior misunderstood Teacher Chi's meaning."

Xing Yan was slightly startled, then lowered his eyes and said, "I understand. Let's go find Teacher Chi now. She's still waiting."

Lin Wu nodded, picked up her bag and walked around the table.

Xing Yan quickly followed, leaving the whole classroom filled with shocked whispers.

Lin Wu remembered the way to Chi Yangzhi's office and walked very quickly.

Xing Yan also caught up, but was always half a step behind.

Looking at Lin Wu's back, Xing Yan couldn't help but ask, "Is it because it's inconvenient? Are you afraid that your boyfriend will be jealous?"

Lin Wu paused, "What?"

Xing Yan quickly followed her and stood shoulder to shoulder with her, staring at her and said, "Wasn't it a pleasant first time we were partners? Now you don't want to do it, is it because you suddenly have a boyfriend and you're afraid he'll be jealous, so you're avoiding it?"

Hearing this, Lin Wu stopped, turned around and looked directly at the other person.

The young man was tall and well-proportioned, but his straight and thin shoulders made him look too thin under the plaid jacket.

When looking at Lin Wu, the eyes behind the black-framed glasses were still cold and clear, his eyebrows were outstanding and handsome, but there were unspeakable thoughts hidden in his eyes.

Lin Wu looked at him.

Xing Yan gradually became nervous under her gaze and curled up.

After a long while, Lin Wu slowly spoke: "It has nothing to do with my boyfriend. He is a very good person and supports me in everything I do. He will not interfere with my studies just because he is jealous."

"I disagree only because I have high standards and requirements."

Xing Yan was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?"

"Don't understand?"

Lin Wu had no expression and said bluntly: "First, I need a partner who can focus on my work. Second, Senior Xing Yan and I are at about the same level. If you don't focus on improving your professional skills, I will soon surpass you and you will not be able to keep up with me. By then, you and I will not be able to cooperate, and you will drag down the progress of my project research."

Xing Yan's whole body stiffened.

Lin Wu suddenly took a step forward towards him, his dark eyes devoid of any warmth.

"Besides, I actually have a pretty good impression of you, Senior Xing Yan."

"If you want to maintain this good relationship, then stop talking about my boyfriend in front of me. I don't like to hear it."

Hearing this, Xing Yan's face turned pale.

Lin Wu then stepped back and said calmly: "I wish you academic success in the future and become your ideal self soon. However, I believe that has nothing to do with me. Goodbye."

After saying that, Lin Wu turned around and continued walking, not caring whether Xing Yan followed him or not.

…

Chi Yangzhi in the office was waiting anxiously. She checked the prepared snacks and fruits, and then went to the door to see if anyone had arrived.

As I was waiting, the phone suddenly rang.

Chi Yangzhi ignored it. When he heard the phone ring for the second time, he walked back to his desk impatiently to see who was calling.

After seeing the name displayed on the screen clearly, Chi Yangzhi became serious and picked up the phone to answer the call.

"Teacher Yang?"

A kind old female voice came from the other side.

"Why did it take you so long to answer?"

Chi Yangzhi was happy to say that she was waiting for her daughter, but when she was about to say it, she suddenly remembered Lin Wu's request, and she quickly swallowed it back and said, "I didn't bring my phone just now, and I'm sorry for keeping the teacher waiting for so long."

"It's all right."

The people over there knew that Chi Yangzhi was the kind of person who would not care about the people around him when he was busy, so it was normal for him not to take his phone, so they skipped it and talked about business:

"Some time ago, I heard from Zhishen that you have found a suitable candidate for their project. Why haven't you reported it yet?"

"When did I say..."

Chi Yangzhi spoke subconsciously, but halfway through his words he suddenly reacted and his expression changed slightly.

She immediately said, "Teacher Yang, Zhishen must have heard wrongly. When he came to me for review, I did say that I had an idea and had picked a student with good potential, but you also know that people who can be used in that project are rare and not easy to find. Sure enough, after the assessment, I found that the student's ability was far from enough to make the grade."

"Is that so..." The person on the other end was a little disappointed, but he also knew how difficult it was to find someone, so he didn't dwell on it too much and said, "Then I'll go ask Lao Bian. He told me not long ago that he had chosen someone. I wonder how the inspection went."

Chi Yangzhi quickly responded, "That's fine. Since Director Bian has a candidate, it's fine to look at it from his side. Once it's decided, teacher, please tell me and I'll go and review it myself..."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

Chi Yangzhi turned around and saw Lin Wu standing at the door.

Her eyelids jumped instantly.

The person on the other end of the phone noticed something was wrong, "Xiao Chi, what's wrong with you?"

Chi Yangzhi took a calming breath and gestured to the puzzled Lin Wu, asking her to sit down first and keep silent.

She said to the person on the phone, "Nothing. Teacher Yang, I have a student here who wants to see me, so I won't talk to you for now."

"Okay, I'll tell you when there's a result," said the person on the other end.

Chi Yangzhi responded a few times and then quickly hung up.

At this time, Lin Wu's hesitant voice sounded.

"Well, teacher, if you are busy, I can come back in the afternoon."

Chi Yangzhi came back to her senses, looked up, and said hurriedly: "No, no, mom just answered a phone call."

She was happy to see Lin Wu. She walked over quickly and helped Lin Wu sit down. She asked with concern, "Are you used to going back to school today? I heard from Director Meng that you asked him to transfer your counselor away. Is he treating you badly?"

Lin Wu didn't expect that Chi Yangzhi would go directly to ask Meng Shengzong about her situation, which was a bit surprising.

Seeing Chi Yangzhi mentioned the counselor, her face was already a little unfriendly, she said: "It was a small problem, it's over, I won't see you again in the future."

Chi Yangzhi thought that this was not enough and made a serious note of it.

Lin Wu didn't want to say too much and asked about the research project.

Chi Yangzhi was proud that her precious daughter loved physics as much as she did, but she was also sad that it seemed that physics was the only thing she and her precious daughter could talk about.

Although she was thinking, Chi Yangzhi still replied seriously: "Based on your current level, I have picked four suitable ones for you. See which one you like better. Mom didn't choose any members for you this time, you can choose by yourself. It's not difficult to choose someone, don't you have a ready-made one around you? I think Xing Yan and you were quite good partners last time..."

Speaking of Xing Yan, Chi Yangzhi finally remembered him and looked at the door. "Where's Xing Yan? Didn't I ask him to find you?"

Afraid that her precious daughter would think that she had tricked her into coming with the research project, she specifically asked Xing Yan to go and make it more authentic.

Lin Wu said, "He may have something to do. Come back later. I don't want to be with him anymore."

Chi Yangzhi was startled and frowned, "Why don't you think about it? Did that boy bully you? He treated you badly during your last collaborative research, didn't he?"

"No." Lin Wu made up an excuse, "I'm just tired of partnering with him. If I really want to have a partner, I'd like to try working with someone who's better. This way it's more difficult and challenging, and I'm more interested."

Chi Yangzhi was a little worried and asked if it was really Xing Yan who bullied her.

Lin Wu said with a dark face: "No!"

Why is she so easily bullied in the eyes of the Gu family?

Seeing this, Chi Yangzhi reluctantly believed it and said, "That's easy. Mom does have a few people with better skills. I'll give you their contact information later."