Ruan Qingling said, "I'm just going to the lab to do research, it's not like I have some deep-seated grudge. You should save your good intentions for other things!"
Shang Zi got angry and said, "Why can't you be reasoned with? I've already said so much to you."
She kept talking on and on, but Ruan Qingling didn't even look at Shang Zi and turned to leave.
Shang Zi was anxious and ran over to block Ruan Qingling's way: "You'll regret it if you don't go."
Ruan Qingling's lips curled up as she asked, "Regret what? Where do you get your confidence? Also, if you want me to make this public, then go ahead and stop me. I'll let everyone know how you pulled strings to get a spot."
Shang Zi's face turned pale with anger: "What do you mean? You're saying I lied to you? Why would I lie to you? I have no reason to lie to you."
Ruan Qingling's eyes were cold: "Whether you're lying to me or what, that's your own business. Don't block my way."
After she finished speaking, she had only taken two steps when a gentle voice sounded behind her: "Student Ruan."
Shang Zi quickly ran over and called out, "Sister."
Shang Yan glanced at her and said, "You go to the side first."
Shang Zi had no choice but to walk away.
Ruan Qingling looked at the woman in front of her; her features bore no resemblance to Shang Zi's at all.
Shang Yan gave Ruan Qingling a deep look before saying, "Shang Zi is young. If she said anything wrong or offended you, I apologize on her behalf."
Ruan Qingling asked, "Are you Professor Lu's wife?"
Shang Yan nodded and said, "My name is Shang Yan, and I am Lu Hongqi's wife."
Ruan Qingling asked calmly, "I wonder what business Madam Lu has with me?"
At this point, do you still want to play dumb with her?
Shang Yan didn't mince words: "I believe Shang Zi has already told you what I wanted to tell you, so I won't repeat myself. My thoughts remain the same."
Ruan Qingling asked, "So?"
Shang Yan: "The lab has a limited number of spots, so we can't admit a large number of students. That's why we need to ask you to return your spot!"
Ruan Qingling asked, "Why didn't Professor Lu come and tell me himself?"
Shang Yan took a deep breath and said, "I mentioned to him before that I wanted to invite a girl in, but he misunderstood and thought I was talking about you, which is why this misunderstanding happened."
Ruan Qingling's clear eyes were filled with coldness: "You mean, Professor Lu personally invited me to join the research society because he made a mistake?"
Shang Yan nodded: "That's right."
Ruan Qingling curled her lips in a mocking smile: "I don't think I know Madam. Besides, does Madam even know me? What did you say to Professor Lu that led him to mistakenly call me in?"
How ridiculous!
Shang Yan was provoked by the sarcastic smile on Ruan Qingling's face.
His eyes were cold: "What? You don't believe me?"
Ruan Qingling snorted: "Does Madam Lu think everyone else's intelligence is beneath her feet?"
Shang Yan was furious: "What I said isn't wrong. He's a professor, and he can't take back what he says. So, I have to come forward and tell you myself that you have good grades and are excellent, so you'll have many opportunities. But Shang Zi is different; she's just average. So, I hope you'll give up this opportunity. How much compensation do you want? Just tell me!"
Ruan Qingling's lips curled into an even colder smile: "Mrs. Lu, I don't lack money, and I don't care whether Professor Lu's invitation to me before was a genuine one or a mistake. Until he told me personally, I would admit that his invitation was sincere."
"As for what Mrs. Lu just said, I find it very strange. People with mediocre qualifications want to enter the laboratory, while capable people have to give way. Just because of what you said, I have to ask the school, is this arrangement reasonable?"
"..." Shang Yan knew she had said something wrong, giving Ruan Qingling an opportunity to find fault.
Ruan Qingling is really too difficult to deal with.
Shang Yan could only say, "I'm here to talk to you personally out of respect for you, and I hope you can also respect others."
Ruan Qingling's eyes were clear, and she was neither humble nor arrogant: "I also hope that you can respect others, and even respect the school. The school is not your backyard. I have made my words very clear."
"It's not that I'm taking up space and refusing to let me go, you can let Professor Lu talk to me."
After saying this, Ruan Qingling moved her body slightly.
Shang Yan said, "I know it hasn't been easy for you to get to where you are today. You want a spot, and I want this spot too, because I've already promised my sister. Now I'll have to ask you to step aside."
Ruan Qingling found it amusing: "It's your business if you agree to your sister's request. I didn't agree to anything, and besides, I didn't do anything wrong. Please take a good look at yourself."
"Although you are Professor Lu's wife, you only have the right to live with him. You have no right to interfere in his work, let alone dictate things at the school. If you insist on getting involved, I don't mind asking the school if they agree."
Shang Yan's body suddenly stiffened, and her voice clearly lacked strength: "How can you be so unreasonable? I've told you so many, many times!"
Ruan Qingling looked directly into her eyes: "Mrs. Lu, you have time to meddle in other people's business, but you should take care of your own family. Be careful that your backyard doesn't catch fire."
After saying that, he didn't even look at Shang Yan and walked a few steps away.
Shang Yan was so angry that she covered her chest with her hand.
Shang Zi walked over and asked, "Sister, how did it go? Did she disagree?"
Shang Yan took a deep breath, turned around and said, "She is indeed difficult to deal with, she just doesn't want to."
Shang Zi looked anxious and asked, "Sister, what should I do? She's so difficult. I've told her so many times, but I still can't figure it out."
Shang Yan paused for a moment and said, "I underestimated her abilities. She has gone through so much to get this opportunity. Once she has an opportunity, she will definitely seize it firmly. If we make too much of a fuss now and try to pull her down, it may have some negative consequences."
"Let's just leave it at that."
Shang Zi said anxiously, "Sister, no, what if I don't have this opportunity? Then I'll have nothing left, and besides, you promised me a long time ago."
Shang Yan looked at her coldly: "I promised you a long time ago, but I didn't expect your brother-in-law to call her in first. There are limited spots, and it's also your own fault for not being good enough. Her grades and abilities are both outstanding. If your grades were a little better than hers, do you think I would be more accommodating?"
Upon hearing this question, Shang Zi's face turned ashen, and she couldn't utter a single word, only able to clench her teeth tightly.
Shang Yan couldn't bear to say anything to her cousin, so she could only say, "Alright, don't be like this. It makes me feel really sad, but there's nothing I can do. I'll find another opportunity to mention it to your brother-in-law."
Shang Zi was very unwilling, but she couldn't bring herself to refuse.
She felt that his words were just a perfunctory response: "Sister, you have to find a way to help me. They said that if I can get in, not only will my skills be better, but all the major hospitals will be vying to hire me."
"As you know, I am of average talent. Without some kind of boost, I really won't be able to compete with others."
Shang Yan felt a headache coming on and said, "Stop talking. I'll take a walk around the school and see if I can run into your brother-in-law."
For some reason, the words Ruan Qingling said when she left felt like a heavy stone pressing on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.
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