Chapter 65 When did I get a girlfriend?
Huo Yunying comes from a well-off family and has been pampered since childhood. When has she ever suffered such grievances?
She had seen the PPT that Wu Xinyue sent to the group.
Even if she didn't want to admit it, she knew that Lin Xiyin's information was more professional and clearer than the ones she had found.
Moreover, it is categorized in a concise and clear manner.
She was confident that she could impress the professors during her defense.
Even though the PPT contained a few data points and arithmetic calculations that were only briefly mentioned, she didn't think the teacher would use that to make things difficult for her.
The vice dean stopped her from speaking and asked her how she arrived at that number.
In that instant, Huo Yunying knew that she was finished.
Being called on by the teacher to answer a question in class and not being able to answer it is embarrassing enough.
But now, she is standing on the podium, and she is the one giving the lecture.
Below are a dozen or so students from two other projects.
She lost face in front of everyone.
The only saving grace was that Li Xingzhi was not present.
Unbeknownst to her, a classmate had already sent the video from that time to Li Xingzhi.
Everyone knows that the vice dean is rigorous in his scholarship, almost demanding in his professional research, and also has a bad temper.
Huo Yunying knew nothing about the matter, which meant she had practically walked right into his line of fire.
He doesn't care who you are; he'll curse you even if the King of Heaven himself comes!
Huo Yunying now only hopes that Lin Xiyin will also fail her defense, so that she will also lose face.
The look in her eyes as she looked at Lin Xiyin was one of resentment and unwillingness.
But Lin Xiyin was completely unaffected and began her speech at a leisurely pace.
Huo Yunying stared intently at her, eager to see her make a fool of herself.
As a result, Lin Xiyin's performance was so good that even she couldn't find a single fault with it.
After all, this was not the information and data that Huo Yunying had personally compiled; she almost entirely read it aloud during her defense.
But Lin Xiyin was different.
She hardly ever looks at the PowerPoint presentations, only occasionally using the remote control when she's about to turn a page.
But she has her own focus, and each page is different. When it comes to the important parts, she will emphasize them and occasionally add some impromptu remarks that she doesn't have on the PPT.
That concludes the information section; the next section is the data section.
This is also why Huo Yunying couldn't answer anything, which made the vice dean furious.
The vice dean asked Huo Yunying the same question again.
Lin Xiyin said directly, "Let me write down the calculation process."
She wrote a formula on the whiteboard next to her, saying as she wrote, "Substitute the formula in, and you'll see..."
She wrote down a long string of numbers.
The vice dean asked another question.
Lin Xiyin wrote it on the whiteboard again.
After the vice dean fell silent, she wrote three more formulas at the end and said, "I've written down all the formulas that will be used in the PPT. The arithmetic might be a bit complicated, but the principle remains the same, and these are the most frequently used formulas."
Not only was the vice president silent, but everyone in the room remained silent.
Several leaders and professors looked at Lin Xiyin with admiration.
The other students looked on with admiration.
They recognized every single letter in the formulas Lin Xiyin had casually written down, but when put together, they seemed so unfamiliar.
Lin Xiyin can not only write it down easily, but also substitute data.
The difference between them and her is not just a little bit.
It felt like there was a barrier, like we weren't on the same level or in the same space.
Chi Tianlin leaned lazily against the door, his hands in his pockets, his deep gaze falling on the blackboard and then on Lin Xiyin.
Lin Xiyin put down her pen, and the PPT reached its last page.
She said, "That concludes my argument."
The vice dean stared at her, his previous temper seemingly vanishing instantly: "You're Ji Mingtang's student?"
For the sake of fairness and impartiality, Ji Mingtang should avoid any appearance of impropriety and cannot attend today's occasion.
Lin Xiyin nodded: "Yes, I am a doctoral student that Professor Ji recruited this year."
"Very good." The vice dean nodded: "Old Ji has a good eye."
But he quickly glanced at Huo Yunying: "However, some of these practices should have been rectified long ago!"
He stood up and addressed everyone: "We are researchers, so let's not talk about those high-sounding words like benefiting the country or humanity. But at the very least, everything you do should be in accordance with your conscience! But some students are unambitious and opportunistic, which is simply incomprehensible!"
His words were practically a direct reference to Huo Yunying.
The data and information were clearly prepared by Lin Xiyin. Huo Yunying didn't even know the formulas, yet she dared to go on stage to defend her work.
What kind of attitude is this?
"What is Ocean University's motto? What is its school spirit? Some students have ulterior motives; what kind of research are they doing? They might as well go home!"
The vice dean's words were like invisible slaps, striking Huo Yunying's face again and again.
The project was approved, and several school leaders and professors left.
They failed the other two projects and left with disdain in their eyes when they looked at Huo Yunying.
Their project failed, but at least they weren't criticized like that.
Huo Yunying was eager to steal the spotlight, but then she messed things up. This is not just an academic issue, but also a matter of character.
"You did it on purpose!" Huo Yunying looked at Lin Xiyin with red eyes: "You deliberately didn't write out the formulas, you deliberately didn't write out the steps, just to embarrass me!"
Wu Xinyue was furious and said angrily, "I posted the PPT in the group, and my sister told you to ask her if you didn't understand anything. Did you look at it? Did you listen? Did you ask? She worked so hard to organize the data and materials, and you insisted on coming to the defense! Nobody forced you to come, right? You volunteered to come! And now you're turning around and blaming me?"
Huo Yunying was furious and embarrassed: "She did it on purpose! Lin Xiyin, I never thought you were so despicable..."
Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly saw an incredibly handsome man standing beside Lin Xiyin.
Chi Tianlin lowered his eyes and looked at her casually: "You stole someone else's things and you're still so self-righteous. How can you be so shameless?"
Huo Yunying was stunned for a moment. Upon closer inspection, the man's looks were even more stunning.
Not to mention his inherent nobility; a single glance from him conveyed the authority of a superior.
Huo Yunying could tell at a glance that he was either rich or noble.
Thinking about how her embarrassing behavior had been witnessed by such a person, Huo Yunying's jealousy and hatred towards Lin Xiyin intensified.
She said, "You have no idea what happened! Lin Xiyin replaced the documents I compiled..."
A boy next to her couldn't hold back any longer: "That's because your materials weren't professional enough, and I couldn't stand it, so I replaced them! Besides, Teacher Ji agrees with my opinion! It's all my work, but you're trying to take it away!"
Huo Yunying felt even more embarrassed, especially since this boy had been very attentive to her before Lin Xiyin arrived.
She retorted angrily, "You're all taking her side! What benefits has she given you? She's only been here a few days, and she's already got you all completely under her thumb!"
"You're incompetent, yet you blame others for being too outstanding?" Chi Tianlin said, "I didn't understand the meaning of 'ugly people are always up to no good' before, but I finally understand it today."
Huo Yunying was going crazy: "Who are you calling ugly!"
Others may question her professionalism, but no one can insult her looks!
"Whoever is right, let's talk about them." Chi Tianlin curled his lips and scoffed, "Your character is terrible, your morals are corrupt, you did something wrong and you still act all high and mighty here. Didn't your parents teach you how to be a decent person? Well, I don't mind teaching you a lesson for them!"
Seeing Huo Yunying about to explode with anger, Lin Xiyin couldn't help but pull Chi Tianlin aside: "Alright."
Why argue with a child?
Huo Yunying unleashed all her grievances and anger on Lin Xiyin: "You fake kindness! You bitch!"
After she finished speaking, she ran out crying.
Wu Xinyue was furious: "She's the one who's a slut! What kind of person is she!"
After she finished speaking, she looked at Lin Xiyin and said, "Sister, don't be angry. She's just unreasonable!"
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "I'm fine."
Chi Tianlin asked from the side, "Is that all?"
Lin Xiyin said, "It's alright, you go ahead and get busy."
Chi Tianlin ignored her and asked Wu Xinyue, "Isn't this over? Shouldn't we celebrate?"
Wu Xinyue's heart started pounding as he looked at her: "Yes, I passed... I need to tell Teacher Ji."
A boy next to me said, "I mentioned it in the group chat, but Teacher Ji hasn't replied yet."
"Shall I treat everyone to dinner?" Chi Tianlin said, "Let's celebrate."
Everyone went to see Lin Xiyin.
Anyone with eyes can see that Chi Tianlin is rich.
Putting aside his overall demeanor, the watch on his wrist alone must be worth at least seven figures.
Seeing everyone's expectant gazes, Lin Xiyin didn't know what to say. She asked Chi Tianlin, "Are you free?"
“Of course,” Chi Tianlin said, “I was originally planning to have dinner with you. But…”
He leaned closer to Lin Xiyin and whispered, "This time doesn't count."
What could Lin Xiyin say?
Chi Tianlin waved his hand and led the students to eat at the most expensive buffet in Haicheng.
Wealthy people are a minority; the most expensive buffet these students have ever eaten at was only a few hundred yuan.
I'm a little confused now that I've been taken to the best buffet restaurant in a five-star hotel.
Lin Xiyin didn't want to owe Chi Tianlin such a huge favor.
But since she was already there, there was nothing she could say.
She sent a message in the group: My friend is very wealthy, so everyone don't feel guilty and eat as much as you want!
Everyone relaxed a bit after she said that.
Moreover, they discovered that although Chi Tianlin looked very noble, he was actually quite humorous when chatting. He could talk about games and military affairs with the boys with ease and in a casual manner.
In no time at all, these boys were won over by his personal charm.
One boy even asked, "Brother Chi, if I may ask, are you pursuing our Sister Lin?"
Upon hearing this, the others immediately perked up their ears, their appetites vanished, and they stared at Chi Tianlin, demanding an answer.
Chi Tianlin didn't speak, but smiled first, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Lin Xiyin.
Before he could speak, Lin Xiyin said, "Stop making wild guesses. I'm not familiar with President Chi. Besides, he has a girlfriend."
"Oh, you have a girlfriend."
"Hey, I thought you two were a couple!"
"Yes, they're a perfect match, a match made in heaven."
The students were all talking at once, and Lin Xiyin, afraid that Chi Tianlin would be angry, quickly said to him, "They're just joking, don't mind them."
Chi Tianlin said, "What I mind is..."
He leaned close to Lin Xiyin's ear and asked, "How come I didn't know? When did I get a girlfriend?"
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