Chapter 85 Genius vs. Sandy Revenge Battle: So this is what dog food (romantic scenes) are all about...
【Huh? The movie star actually knows this? I'm just as confused as this academic genius now.】
[Help! So, is this actor really seriously supervising a doctoral student's dissertation? Putting aside the fact that he's a PhD, the gap between different professional fields is huge!]
[What happened to the junior high school diploma?! If a junior high school diploma is so impressive, then what about my current master's degree?!]
Amidst the live stream chat and the surprised expressions of the boys in the audience, Wen Yinhe calmly extended a slender hand towards one of the boys, revealing a gentle and warm smile, and said softly:
"Hello, classmate. Let me formally introduce myself. I am Wen Yinhe, an actor by profession, and also your senior."
"Senior...Senior brother???" The boy jumped up in shock, his mouth agape, pointing at him with a speechless glare. "You're also Professor Qin's student???"
Wen Yinhe simply smiled calmly and then asked, "Have you read the authors of the references you found in this paper?"
Lu Huaijin couldn't help but cover his mouth, already anticipating how unpleasant the scene would be next.
"Of course I saw it!" the boy blurted out, then suddenly paused, realizing something, a feeling of utter disbelief rising within him. "Wait... no way? Really???"
Under the curious gazes of the viewers in the live chat, he quickly scrolled to the bottom of the paper and found the final references page.
This wasn't considered a privacy issue, and the paparazzi immediately pointed their camera at the boy's computer screen.
The first reference's author column clearly reads "Wen Yinhe"!
[Holy crap? ? ? ? ? Huh? No... I've gotten so obsessed with shipping that my eyes are blurry? ? ? I've even included the actor's name in the authorship of my thesis (?)]
[Aaaaaaah, I can't take it anymore! I'm also from University A, and I saw the name Wen Yinhe when I was looking for references before! But I just thought it was someone with the same name and didn't think much of it! Who could have imagined this?! Who would have dared to imagine this?!!!!]
The boy's mind went blank for a moment. He stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered, his lips trembling as he stammered, "This...you wrote this paper? So you're the legendary genius senior that Professor Qin has been praising so highly?!"
"Yes, I wrote it. My teacher is Professor Qin. I never expected that my teacher had always cared about me so much..."
Wen Yinhe smiled shyly, never expecting his mentor to talk about him like this in private.
He took the boy's stiff hand and shook it up and down, his smile remaining elegant and approachable throughout.
"Hello, nice to meet you, junior brother."
Boy: "..."
Wait, what happened to the entertainment industry's supposedly low average education level? This is supposed to be a hidden gem of an entertainment industry!
The boy felt his face burning as he thought about the words he had just made to belittle and look down on Wen Yinhe. He was too ashamed to look up at Wen Yinhe's gentle and friendly face.
I'm too ashamed to go back and see Professor Qin.
He simply couldn't imagine how disappointed and angry Professor Qin would be when he saw this passage... seeing his disrespect and contempt for his senior.
Who is the real idiot?
It's him!
The viewers in the live chat were just as shocked as the boys.
That's University A! A top-tier university in China!
Every school that produces one student who gets into A University will hang up a banner and brag about it all summer!
But when they searched for Qin Yuanshan's name online, they quickly returned on their knees.
I'm a top expert, an industry benchmark, a true ceiling-level master in their professional field.
Even if you don't understand the technical terms, just a glance at the dense list of achievements is enough to make you realize how valuable they are.
A University paired with Professor Qin is the best combination in China!
Students from University A have already shared their experiences in the live chat:
[My crush is actually my idol's student! Heaven knows how difficult it is to get into Professor Qin's graduate program! There's always been a joke at University A that getting into Professor Qin's graduate program is harder than winning the lottery. I will be equally envious of everyone who gets into Professor Qin's graduate program!!!]
[You bystanders have no idea! Professor Qin is the goal and idol of our entire major, the white moonlight of everyone in our field! To draw a comparison, he's probably like the status of Immortal Venerable Lanxue in "Nine Tribulations of the Azure Netherworld"!]
The passersby were completely dumbfounded. The movie star was actually that amazing? So when exactly did he secretly go off to pursue a PhD? What's wrong with you paparazzi?! You've all fallen apart! (Note: This isn't meant to praise the paparazzi, just a simple observation about how well the movie star's privacy is protected! Or perhaps it should be said that President Lu is very good at protecting it?)
Fortunately, Wen Yinhe quickly cleared up everyone's doubts.
Wen Yinhe released the boy's hand, gestured for both of them to sit down, and said in a clear and gentle voice, "It's normal that you don't know me, because after I was admitted, I never went to the school. I've always communicated with Professor Qin in private."
After Wen Yinhe's brief narration, everyone learned that the first thing Wen Yinhe did after deciding to work hard to cheer up was to study frantically at home, take the adult college entrance examination, and get into University A.
Because of his special circumstances and Lu Zong's financial power, the school allowed him to study at home and take exams online.
He basically dropped out of school after junior high, but in reality, he never stopped learning.
Before creating each character in a script, he would carefully study the character's job duties, demonstrating his strong learning ability.
In addition, he had a persistent obsession in his heart.
He wanted to become someone useful to Lu Huaijin's career, to become Lu Huaijin's biggest supporter. His extreme obsession and possessiveness had become so great that he was determined to be the one who personally helped Lu Huaijin reach the pinnacle.
Even Lu Huaijin himself did not expect that Wen Yinhe could achieve this level of skill.
Wen Yinhe completed his undergraduate studies in a year and was admitted to Professor Qin's graduate program on his first attempt.
He then rose rapidly through the ranks, pursuing a combined master's and doctoral degree, graduating in four years.
The research field for male students' theses is indeed a niche area, but unfortunately, the pioneer of this field is Wen Yinhe.
Back then, this research direction was proposed to Professor Qin by Wen Yinhe. Professor Qin only heard one concept and immediately gave his full support to Wen Yinhe.
The boy's entire thesis is based on the concept proposed by Wen Yinhe.
Even the original artist of the design he improved was Wen Yinhe himself, so Wen Yinhe could naturally see the problem at a glance.
The technology he created had already been patented several years ago, and he himself had invested the technology in Lu's Group, becoming one of Lu's Group's shareholders long ago.
Lu Huaijin kept the most core parts of the patent in his own hands to ensure that his product was top-notch in the industry, while selling off the other harmless parts.
It is no exaggeration to say that Wen Yinhe played an indispensable role in Lu Huaijin's achievement of his current status at such a young age.
Actually, the person he deeply loved was always a genius.
Lu Huaijin thought to himself.
Outstanding people shine in any field. The brilliance of genius is so dazzling that time cannot wear away their talent. Instead, it allows them to fully unleash their potential after a long period of accumulation, making them a gem, a jewel, and a world treasure that no one can suppress.
Look how good his eye is!
He fell in love with such an outstanding, wonderful, and charming person.
When Lu Huaijin looked at Wen Yinhe, his undisguised admiration and appreciation were like stars, overflowing with pride and boastfulness, as if he wanted to lift him up and show him off to the whole world.
And this precious treasure belongs to him alone.
This is awesome! There's nothing more awesome in the world.
Wen Yinhe noticed the heat in Lu Huaijin's eyes, blushed, and turned her head slightly to kiss his overly passionate eyes.
How fortunate he was to have caught the eye of his master, Mr. Lu. It was Huai Jin's recognition that gave him the opportunity to shine.
One expert couldn't help but explain it in the comments:
[Many people may not be familiar with patents and don't know how amazing this is. Simply put, for every product sold that uses the patented technology, a portion of the profits will belong to Mr. Lu and the actor...]
[Holy crap, this means you can just lie at home and collect money without doing anything? That's so awesome??? I'd never even dare to dream of something like this, and the Oscar-winning actor actually made it happen!!!]
[Damn it! From now on, if anyone uses status or position to say that an actor isn't good enough for President Lu, let them try getting a PhD and becoming a tech stock at Lu's company! They've always supported each other! This duo is so awesome!!!]
[Where are those people who constantly mock the actor's low education level? Don't they feel ashamed? If they hate Yinhe so much, why don't they just stop using all products that use Yinhe's patents?]
Upon hearing this, the boy was completely dumbfounded, his face turning bright red, wishing he could disappear into the ground.
He was once complacent about being admitted to University A at the age of 16 and about to graduate with a doctorate at the age of 25.
Even now, they haven't changed their arrogant attitude.
Professor Qin had warned him more than once that he should be humble, otherwise he would be short-sighted and narrow-minded, unable to see the strengths of others, and thus unable to make progress.
He has always scoffed at this.
But at this moment, Wen Yinhe truly taught him a lesson.
He even suspected that Professor Qin had sent him here so that he could see what a real genius looked like.
Realize that there are always people more capable than you, and that there is always something beyond your understanding; realize how short-sighted you are.
[I can't argue with that, this actor is truly a genius!!!]
[I can't believe it... How can someone be so good-looking, have such a great figure, such a good character, and be so smart?! !!!]
[The poor top student has been completely devastated. Sigh, losing to Yinhe doesn't mean you have to feel inferior. Even among geniuses, there's a gap between them.]
So, during those seven years you disappeared, my idol, you got married, got medical treatment, obtained lifeguard, diving, swimming, and paragliding certifications, along with a bunch of other certifications we don't know about yet. You also learned rock climbing, horseback riding, archery, and various other special skills we haven't yet discovered. You even took the college entrance exam, got a master's and a doctorate, and became a multi-millionaire shareholder with technology as capital?! (My vision is blurry)
These past seven years have been more exciting than my entire life... QAQ
[This is so inspiring! I cried so much. It turns out it's never too late to start learning. From today onwards, Wen Yinhe's name will be my role model!]
"You... since you're so talented, why didn't you stay in the research lab and delve deeper into your field? Instead, you went back to the entertainment industry..."
The boy's voice was dry and weak. He felt awkward and ashamed in front of Wen Yinhe, and his feelings were very complicated, but he still couldn't help but ask.
Although he had realized his shortsightedness, deep down he still looked down on the entertainment industry, thinking that being a star was degrading and no different from selling one's face and smiles.
Wen Yinhe could vaguely sense the prejudice in the other person's tone, but he did not explain much. His low and gentle voice was as calm and composed as ever, without a trace of aggression, which instantly calmed the restless and noisy heart.
"Because my ambition lies elsewhere. What I truly love is acting. The purpose of going to school is simply to create a better version of myself, so that I can be as worthy of Huai Jin as possible."
"My lover is so outstanding, and I must become just as outstanding as him so that I can stand tall and walk beside him, and so that when I am by his side, he will not be attacked by others because of me."
"I chose this field of expertise simply so that I could help Huai Jin in his career. He has helped me so much, and I also want to be a useful person to him. We have too many enemies around us, so I have to elevate him to the top, make him stand at the highest point, and make him the most precious being in the world, so that he can be protected from harm by anyone else."
Wen Yinhe looked at the boy with apologetic eyes, and tightened his grip on Lu Huaijin's hand in front of him. His already gentle features softened even more because of the sweet and melodious name he was about to say. He loved him to the bone, loved him to an outrageous degree.
"Actually, I did consider staying in this industry and working hard, but my husband Huaijin cherishes me, feels sorry for me, wants to make me happy, and only wants me to do what I truly love. That's why I made up my mind to make a comeback. Acting is my true calling."
"I'm sorry, I know my purpose in studying is not pure. To you who are dedicated to learning, it may be an offense and a defilement of academia, but everything I do is for Huai Jin."
"Of course, I have not given up learning. I will continue to improve the technology because I want to ensure that Lu's products will always be at the top of the industry. I will not allow anyone to stand on Huai Jin's head."
The boy was completely mesmerized, stunned, and dumbfounded. He was so engrossed that he would drool if he were cured. His soul had been repeatedly attacked and had long since flown to the heavens. Now, he was just an empty shell. He had never felt that Chinese was so difficult to understand in his life.
This was the first time he had experienced such an indescribable shock, and he couldn't even put words into describing what it felt like.
It was excruciating, utterly maddening, and I felt like I was choking on my own blood. I desperately wanted to punch the air, but my stomach felt bloated, as if I'd been forcibly stuffed with a bunch of unidentified objects.
If he had taken a couple more bites, he might have suddenly realized—
So this is what dog food tastes like.
The boy stood there dumbfounded for a long time, his neck aching. When he finally spoke, he almost forgot how to speak. It took him a while to find his voice, and he pointed shakily at the equipment in front of him: "These machines I was just fixing... I hope they didn't..."
Lu Huaijin smiled and nodded, his face noble and handsome: "That's right, they are all products from a subsidiary of the Lu Group, and some were even specially sponsored by me for this program. What do you think? Not bad, right?"
Boy: "..."
[Aaaaaaah, everyone, who understands?! Everything the Best Actor did was for President Lu! Because President Lu exists in this world, he couldn't bear to leave; because he longed to stand shoulder to shoulder with his beloved, he strived to become even better! To prevent his beloved from being hurt, he used all his strength to elevate him to a position so that no one else could ever reach him! I'm about to cry myself to sleep!!!]
Loving someone isn't about making them your appendage, but about them being an independent individual first, and only then can you love them. Neither of you ever thought about simply protecting the other; instead, you were trying your best to make the other stronger, so they could protect themselves even when you weren't around! The sense of sacrifice is amazing! This is the perfect love in my heart, sob sob sob!
[Ta-da! Love-struck individuals have arrived! Get out of the way! Love-struck individuals have arrived! Everyone, get ready to eat this dog food! Those who don't, will be executed!!!]
[The poor little genius is getting his first dose of PDA. Look at his silly, goofy face! Tsk tsk tsk, it's so sad. He's probably still single!]
[You have no idea how lucky you are, because you got to eat at a state banquet from the very first bite! You'll never get to taste such sweet love again, so cherish it!]
Do you know how sweet Wen Lu is?! I'm telling you, you have absolutely no idea! You have absolutely no understanding! I'm telling you, you have absolutely no clue! Now do you know? No! What do you know? You have absolutely no idea!
The boy never imagined that the genius who would crush him so fiercely was not even a passionate enthusiast in this field, but a star who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Just because of... the power of love?
Are you crazy?
Then what about his paper, which he wrote for a full six months and is still full of flaws?
Is it because he doesn't have a partner?
The boy's pride and self-esteem, which had always made him a self-proclaimed genius, have been shattered.
He looked at the two men in front of him, their fingers intertwined and gazing at each other with deep affection, and for some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of loneliness and desolation, and a strange sadness welled up in his heart.
It was as if he were the only lonely person in the world, with no one to hold his hand and no one to love him.
He couldn't help but tear up slightly, sniffed, quickly packed his laptop into his bag, mumbled a goodbye to the two people in front of him, and then broke down and ran away, unable to take it anymore.
The comments section was filled with "hahaha" and "I'm delighted," people were having a great time watching the show and making sarcastic remarks.
New terms were quickly added to the trending topics list.
#Wen Yinhe, PhD from University of A#
#Wen Yinhe, the genius#
#Shareholder of Wen Yinhe Lu Family#
#How far can a person go for love?#
#It turns out that love really can unleash a person's potential!#
#How powerful is love?#
#Wen Yinhe's perfect endorsement#
#This is truly a powerful duo! [crying]#
Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin were completely unaware of the online reviews.
After the junior apprentice's farcical antics, it was already past eight in the morning.
The guests came down one after another for breakfast, and after everything was settled, Tianyin made her appearance on time:
Good morning, everyone! I wonder how everyone slept yesterday? It seems that quite a few interesting things happened in the hotel lobby while some of the guests were away~
Before announcing today's game, I need to add something about yesterday's game: the eighth Easter egg game—the Observation Room Raid—has officially ended!
"That's right! Everything yesterday was actually a scam orchestrated by the production team after the equipment broke down!"
"The guests leaving the hotel were taken to an observation room where they could see everything that happened inside, so everything you said was heard by them!"
Shu Bao'er and Zheng Shuming were completely bewildered. They were now the most disliked people on the show, and no one could talk to them. So far, they still didn't know the truth.
They know perfectly well how foul-mouthed they were yesterday.
The thought that all of this was under the watchful eyes of the person in charge, and that they had been broadcast live as a joke, made both of them turn pale.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on An Zicheng's face as his eyes darted around, looking restless and uneasy.
It's clear that the other guests told him the truth about the observation room after they returned yesterday.
But he was upright and honest, and he didn't say anything bad about his brother Aye! He only said sweet words!
Thinking of this, An Zicheng couldn't help but straighten his back and pretend to be calm.
Jiang Hengchuan didn't react at all. Tao Miller had already told him about the observation room, but so what?
Even if Taumiller himself were present, there would be nothing he couldn't say.
Moreover, what the other guests didn't know was that after Tao Miller returned last night, Jiang Hengchuan actually extended a party invitation to him.
Although he didn't openly mention "three batches" or "four batches" in front of the camera anymore, everyone knew that he was definitely talking about "silver parties"!
Upon hearing this, Tao Miller turned pale and trembled all over, but dared not refuse, and could only pretend to be infatuated with Jiang Hengchuan.
She said she was willing to give everything for him, even if it meant sharing her lover with others.
In reality, he was already rapidly calculating how to escape.
Run, little internet celebrity, run! If you don't run, you'll really turn into a black hole...
No, if we don't run now, we might all be taken in by the anti-prostitution squad _(:з」∠)_
[This scoundrel knows his words from yesterday were broadcast, yet he still dares to be so arrogant. He must be even worse and more despicable in private. Police officers, please don't let this lawless scoundrel get away with this!]
After the camera had faithfully captured everyone's expressions, Tianyin continued:
"In the blink of an eye, our show has already completed eight games, and the entire variety show is finally coming to an end. Today, 'The Seven-Year Itch Season 2' will have its ninth and final game—the Sandy Revenge Battle! Please head to the riverbank behind the mountain immediately to begin our final episode!"
【!!!!!!!!! It really is the last game! This is so sudden! There wasn't even any warning???】
[Waaaaaah, I need some more sweet moments! I can't bear to part with my ship! How am I supposed to live without Wen Lu?! I'm practically a living dead, surviving on this little bit of sweetness every day, are you guys trying to kill me?!]
However, no matter how much the viewers complained in the comments, the guests had had enough of this hellish show that felt like being in prison.
Everyone's eyes lit up, and they showed the most enthusiasm they had ever displayed, rushing out of the hotel and galloping like a herd of runaway horses towards the sandy area behind the mountain.
God knows how they survived so many days without being able to use their phones. What's the difference between modern people without phones and savages?
They wished they could skip the final game and jump straight to the ending.
They need to get off work! They need to go home!
Even Tianyin was left behind by this group of people eager to return home, and she was a step slower in catching up to the back mountain:
"Haha, looks like everyone's homesick, or maybe they're thinking about their phones? Okay, okay, stop glaring at me, I won't say any more, I won't keep you from leaving get off work."
"After spending so many days together, there must have been quite a few conflicts, right? It's clear that everyone's relationships are quite complicated, and you've all accumulated a lot of resentment. So, before you all leave, Ali has prepared a final carnival for you! Now, let me introduce the game rules... which are: there are no rules!"
"That's right, everyone heard me correctly! The final game has no rules, no restrictions, and no limit on the number of participants. Anyone who wants to play can go on stage, and those who don't want to play can cheer for their loved ones from below. Everyone can settle scores and vent their frustrations to the fullest!"
"Of course, in order to protect the safety of our guests, we have prepared a full set of protective gear for everyone, including head protectors, knee pads, chest protectors, waist protectors, groin protectors, mouthguards and more.
"The production team solemnly assures everyone that this is a very harmonious and friendly martial arts exchange that everyone participates in voluntarily. Please do not attempt to imitate it without proper protective measures."
"The Seven Year Itch Season 2, Episode 9 – The Battle of the Sands – is now officially underway!"
Shu Bao'er and Zheng Shuming's expressions changed instantly. They knew, of course, how disliked they were, and they knew even more clearly that there were several people at the scene who wanted to beat them up.
Sure enough, before Tianyin could finish speaking, Xiao Ye and An Zicheng both turned their excited and eager gazes toward Zheng Shuming.
Zheng Shuming's back instantly broke out in a cold sweat. He swallowed nervously, his dark eyes filled with resentment and fear.
The sound of those bottles An Zicheng smashed on him yesterday is still ringing in his head.
Now that he has a legitimate opportunity to beat someone up, he can't even imagine what he'll encounter in a moment!
The production team must be deliberately targeting him!
Xiao Jue was in a dilemma. He wanted to beat up both Shu Bao'er and Zheng Shuming, and he had been holding back from both for a long time.
However, considering that Zheng Shuming already has a young couple, it wouldn't be convenient for him to bother them.
Finally, he fixed his cold, piercing gaze on the trembling Shu Bao'er, like a wolf eyeing its prey.
[Hahahaha, this is hilarious! Looks like everyone already has their own goals~]
【?????? No, Director... is this the so-called satisfactory answer you gave President Lu?】
[Just look at how much room there is for improvisation! They didn't even bother to think of any rules! They can just do whatever they want! (doge)]
[I never thought my rant about beating up scumbags would actually become a game... Wow, it has to be Ali! There's nothing Ali won't do! This beating up scumbag is so satisfying! Everyone, let's get this party started! Let's beat up that scumbag together!]
[Ah Li, you're really not acting anymore, you're stirring things up! Hahahaha! It really is the finale, the whole production team has gone crazy, the guests have gone crazy, they've all gone crazy!]
Although the other party has covered his entire body, you have to believe that the Best Actor has his own methods. I wouldn't be surprised if you told me he's been to space. In my eyes now, he's practically a god. I seriously suspect he might even have a gold belt...
Wen Yinhe didn't have a gold belt, but he did train in boxing.
Upon hearing the sloppy game and absurd rules, Wen Yinhe almost instantly realized whose handiwork it was.
His heart softened instantly, and the deep affection and sweetness in his eyes as he looked at Lu Huaijin almost melted into water. His whole heart was filled with warmth, and he was so tender that he was almost at a loss.
He had originally planned to endure it until the end of the show, but unexpectedly, he had a lover who doted on him to the core. She couldn't bear to see him feel even the slightest grievance or resentment. Even if there was no opportunity, she would create one, just to let him vent and stop enduring.
He naturally dared not disobey.
"I'm sorry I left you sulking alone yesterday, but I'll cheer you on in today's game."
Lu Huaijin personally helped Wen Yinhe put on a full set of protective gear and boxing gloves. Then, he hugged Wen Yinhe's round head, leaned close to his lips, and gave him a heavy kiss, full of doting affection.
No, this is simply unconditional pampering, it's outrageous.
Have fun, my baby.
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