Chapter 60 They were inseparable
"Miss Lin?"
Xue Beiwang suddenly realized, "Oh, I remember now. Two months ago, when I went to the Digital Summit in Haishi, I met Xie Jinghuai. The delicate girl beside him must be this Miss Lin."
The assistant nodded. "Yes, Professor, it's her."
Xue Beiwang stroked his chin in puzzlement. "Tsk, why are Xie Jinghuai and that young lady inseparable? Going to the summit and coming to see me, what are they up to?"
Jiang Shiyuan struggled to breathe, her long eyelashes drooping, casting two dim shadows.
The Genting Digital Summit in Shanghai is one of the largest artificial intelligence exhibitions and exchange events in China, and it's a place that Jiang Shiyuan has always longed to visit.
Tickets to the summit are extremely difficult to obtain. Only those with prestige, social standing, and research achievements in the business, political, and academic circles are qualified to attend.
As the richest man in the capital, Xie Jinghuai was naturally a guest of honor.
But she didn't expect that even her respected teacher would attend such a top-level technology conference, and he would also ask Lin Zhixin to accompany him.
This is no longer just simple favoritism and pampering. It's a deeply ingrained habit and trust, a desire to completely integrate her into his being, even to the point of wanting her to become a part of his own body.
During the days of the Genting Digital Summit, Jiang Shiyuan was buried in Xie's research department, working overtime and being bullied by Yang Jing, dealing with mountains of trivial and miscellaneous tasks.
How could Xie Jinghuai possibly see her good qualities?
She had long been worn down and battered by five years of hopeless marriage, covered in mud and grime, which he obviously couldn't see.
"Professor Xue, please go ahead with your work. I won't bother you any longer."
Jiang Shiyuan's eyes sparkled. "If you have time another day, I would like to invite you to dinner."
Xue Beiwang glanced at his watch. "It's almost lunchtime, Xiao Jiang. Don't go. Come with me."
"Me...?!" Jiang Shiyuan was taken aback, her face turning pale. "Teacher, I think I'll pass."
"What's wrong? Are you socially awkward? Xie Jinghuai is just a little rich man, what's so scary about him? If it weren't for my father's connection with him, I wouldn't bother dealing with him."
Even though Xie Jinghuai was a top-tier tycoon, Xue Beiwang didn't take him seriously at all. "He really has no sense of propriety at all. Why did he come right at mealtime? Doesn't he know I'll start cursing when I'm hungry!"
The assistant was both amused and exasperated. "Our professor is a chosen one; even if the sky falls, nothing can stop him from eating!"
Jiang Shiyuan smiled gently.
"Just come with me. I won't talk to him for too long, especially since there are outsiders around. I'm already being generous by even going to see him. What more do you want from me?"
Xue Beiwang reluctantly grabbed Jiang Shiyuan, "It's not easy for us master and disciple to meet again. I can't just let you leave like this. You have to have a meal with me before you go!"
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Jiang Shiyuan verbally agreed, but when she got to the door, she changed her mind.
Professor Xue sighed helplessly, "Alright then. Wait for me in the lounge next door."
“Okay, teacher.” Jiang Shiyuan breathed a sigh of relief, pushed open the door, and closed it.
This lounge is an office suite, with the two rooms separated by only one door.
In other words, she heard the conversation in the office very clearly.
A few minutes later, Xie Jinghuai and Lin Zhixin walked in.
"Professor Xue, I apologize for your sudden visit."
There aren't many people Xie Jinghuai can respect, but Xue Beiwang is one of them, so he adopted a humble attitude, saying, "But your whereabouts are unpredictable, and it's really too difficult to see you. So I had no choice but to launch a surprise attack."
Before Xue Beiwang could even speak, Lin Zhixin eagerly walked up to him.
"Professor Xue, hello. I only had a brief meeting with you at the Genting Summit last time and didn't have a chance to have a proper conversation with you."
She smiled sweetly, bent down and extended her hand to Professor Xue, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Zhixin. I graduated from S University in the United States with a major in Computer Science and Technology. I am currently the Director of the R&D Department of Xie's Group."
"Oh, hello. Please have a seat," Xue Beiwang replied indifferently, without even shaking her hand.
Lin Zhixin froze awkwardly, her hands sweating as they hovered in mid-air.
She followed Xie Jinghuai around, attending all sorts of top events and elite gatherings. Whenever this man was around, everyone treated her with utmost respect and flattery.
Who would dare to embarrass Lin Zhixin?
But Xue Beiwang dared not give him any face at all!
If she didn't have a purpose, she wouldn't have traveled so far to see this grumpy old man.
"Zhixin, sit down," Xie Jinghuai said in a low voice.
“Fine…” Lin Zhixin sat down reluctantly next to the man, the two of them very close.
"Jinghuai, is this Miss Lin your girlfriend?" Professor Xue was quite the gossip.
Lin Zhixin's cheeks flushed with a shy blush.
"no."
The man's thin lips moved slightly as he turned his head and gazed at Lin Zhixin. "But she is a very important friend to me."
Separated by a door, Jiang Shiyuan silently took a sip of water, her slender fingers slowly tightening around the water bottle.
"An important friend?"
Xue Beiwang narrowed his sharp eyes, his gaze on Lin Zhixin revealing a sense of assessment. "Jinghuai, I've known your father for almost thirty years. You could say I've watched you grow up. I understand your personality to some extent."
In my memory, no girl has ever been able to get close to you. Yet this Miss Lin has become the most important person to you, which is exactly what I didn't expect.
but--"
He changed the subject, "If I remember correctly, you got married a few years ago."
The man readily admitted, "Yes, I'm married."
"You and this Miss Lin are often together. Aren't you afraid your wife will be unhappy?"
Lin Zhixin pursed her red lips.
Over the years, she and Xie Jinghuai have been seen together frequently, and their relationship has been the subject of much speculation. Everyone says they are a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
But no one dared to say anything. This old man was really meddling in other people's business!
"Professor Xue, you're overthinking it. Zhixin and I have a normal friendship, and we've never crossed any lines."
Xie Jinghuai's handsome face was deep and indifferent. "My wife not only knows about Zhixin's relationship with me, but she is also Zhixin's half-sister."
I've already explained it to her. If she still misunderstands, there's nothing I can do.
Jiang Shiyuan leaned against the door panel, subconsciously gripping the bottle tightly.
A faint sound was emitted.
Xie Jinghuai's ears twitched, and he asked in a low voice, "Professor Xue, are there any other guests in your office?"
Jiang Shiyuan stared wide-eyed, her heart suddenly clenching!
"Oh, he's my student, my prized student." Xue Beiwang's tone softened, his eyes filled with affection.
Lin Zhixin was surprised.
This old man is known in academic circles for being extremely arrogant. What kind of person could possibly earn his admiration?
She really wanted to see it for herself.
Sure enough, Xie Jinghuai's curiosity was piqued, and he raised an eyebrow slightly:
"Oh? A student who can win your favor must be extraordinary. Could you please have him come out and introduce him to us?"
Xue Beiwang waved his hand, "No need for that. My student is good in every way, except for one thing: he's timid. He's never seen such a big Buddha as you before, so don't scare the child."
Xie Jinghuai couldn't help but feel a little regretful, "Then let's get to know each other again next time, when we have the chance."
Jiang Shiyuan clenched her hands, a silent sneer curling at the corners of her lips.
next time.
There will never be a next time.
Xue Beiwang was in a hurry to eat, so he got straight to the point:
"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. Jinghuai, you've come all this way unexpectedly, and you even brought your friend along. Is there something important you need?"
Lin Zhixin turned her head and stared intently at the man.
"I'm here today to make a request."
Xie Jinghuai happened to be looking at her at that moment, and their eyes met. He spoke seriously, "Zhixin has always admired and respected you. Although she has returned to China after completing her studies, she has never stopped learning and is still diligently researching artificial intelligence technology."
She hopes to become your student.
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