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◎I can’t forget it even if I want to.◎
The scene before him made Qi Wangzhou's mind go blank for a moment.
Two seconds passed before he finally regained the ability to think.
"Junior sister." Qi Wangzhou walked to the table, "Why are you sitting there?"
After regaining his senses, he realized that it was inappropriate to call her "Xixi" in this situation.
The group meeting is about to start in ten minutes, and half of the people in the lab are already here.
The atmosphere is a bit subtle.
Everyone knew Song Siyao very well, and they knew that the reason he and Xu Yingxi sat together was definitely not because of anything between men and women.
But now seeing Qi Wangzhou standing there with a look of shock on his face, everyone couldn't help but feel curious: Is this going to be some bloody drama of two men fighting for one woman?
This story itself is not new to Xu Yingxi. It is said that when this school beauty first entered school, two suitors almost fought for her.
But with the participation of a "otherworldly" character like Song Siyao, it inevitably adds a bit of legendary color.
Many curious eyes were cast at the three people, and everyone's sleepy heads due to "early morning" finally cleared up.
Under everyone's gaze, Xu Yingxi moved the mouse as if nothing had happened, and then tapped the keyboard.
The crisp sound seemed particularly loud in the quiet air.
Xu Yingxi pointed at her computer screen and said, "Brother Song, my code keeps giving me errors. Can you help me figure out what's going on?"
Song Siyao's gaze followed her fingertips.
The console at the bottom of the screen is filled with errors. A casual glance at it shows all kinds of syntax errors.
Looking up, Song Siyao saw at a glance that a large section of the code had been artificially deleted, and the function in the middle had been cut in half.
The crisp keyboard tapping sound just now was obviously the sound of someone pressing the delete key.
Song Siyao: “…”
He raised his eyes to look at Xu Yingxi.
The girl looked at him with a clear conscience, as if asking: Why are you looking at me if you don’t look at the code?
If he didn't trust his own judgment, he would probably doubt himself.
Qi Wangzhou, who was standing next to him, could no longer contain himself: "Junior Sister, I have something I want to talk to you about in private. Is that okay?"
Xu Yingxi seemed not to have heard and looked at Song Siyao straight in the eye: "I suspect there is a problem with the data structure of my parameters. Could you please help me check it after the group meeting?"
Song Siyao: "Which parameter?"
Xu Yingxi: "That's it——"
"Junior Sister Xu!" Qi Wangzhou couldn't help but interrupt the two of them, and quickly walked around the table to Xu Yingxi's side.
I walked too fast and tripped over the steps in front of me.
Although other people in the lab were watching the fun, they just watched silently and didn't dare to get close to them.
Qi Wangzhou lowered his voice: "Xixi, I know you've changed your assignment to this afternoon, and I won't stop you. I went with Senior Sister Fan yesterday, and I'll go with her the next few times as well."
The implication was that he had accepted the change of group and would no longer make things difficult for her on this matter.
He knew that Xu Yingxi hated being forced the most, so he decided to retreat in order to advance.
Xu Yingxi still didn't look at him, only showing him her side profile.
Qi Wangzhou was unwilling to give up: "Xixi, give me a chance, come sit in the back with me, and let's talk."
Xu Yingxi was unmoved and didn't even glance at him.
Qi Wangzhou clenched his fists.
Others might not be able to hear exactly what he said, but everyone could see that he didn't get any response when he spoke to Xu Yingxi.
Qi Wangzhou felt like he was stuck there, not only ashamed but also in a dilemma.
To be honest, even after seeing the scene just now with his own eyes, Qi Wangzhou didn't think that there was really anything going on between Song Siyao and Xu Yingxi.
I can’t explain why, maybe I subconsciously felt that with these two people’s personalities, it’s impossible for them to be together.
But in Qi Wangzhou's opinion, the most important thing for a man is face, not to mention...
Deep down in his heart, he has always had a subtle jealousy towards Song Siyao.
Whether in appearance, ability or image in the eyes of the public, he was surpassed by Song Siyao. Even in his family background, which he was proud of, Song Siyao was no worse than him.
The only thing that could comfort Qi Wangzhou was that he had succeeded in pursuing the famous campus beauty of S University.
Qi Wangzhou took a deep breath and prepared to try again: "Xixi, I..."
"Hello, Teacher Zhang!"
Following the greeting, voices greeting the professor rang out in the classroom one after another.
Professor Zhang walked in with a briefcase and nodded in response to everyone.
"Wangzhou." The professor said with a smile as he passed Qi Wangzhou. "What are you doing here? Find a seat."
The professor gave him another meaningful look, his tone slightly lowered, "The conference room is not a place for casual chat. If you have any personal matters, don't talk about them here."
Qi Wangzhou could tell that Professor Zhang was warning him.
When Professor Zhang agreed to arrange Xu Yingxi and Qi Wangzhou to work on the same project, he specifically told him not to tell anyone about this, including Xu Yingxi.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with the process of this matter. It is very normal for new students to help their seniors with their projects, and it will not cause any controversy even if it is spread.
Even so, Professor Zhang remains cautious.
The more senior the professor is, the more he values his reputation.
Qi Wangzhou also understood this. If he "harassed" his junior sister under Professor Zhang's nose, it would be a real scandal if it got out.
He could only express his attitude immediately: "Okay, Teacher Zhang."
Professor Zhang smiled and waved his hand for Qi Wangzhou to sit in the empty seat at the back.
"Xiao Xu," Professor Zhang asked Xu Yingxi, "would you like to ask your Senior Brother Song a question?"
Xu Yingxi remained calm and composed: "Yes, the code reported an error. I'll ask my senior to help me take a look."
Professor Zhang nodded. "Well, that's great. Si Yao's coding ability is the best in our entire group. You've found the right person. If you encounter any difficulties with coding in the future, you can ask your Senior Brother Song."
Xu Yingxi agreed obediently: "Okay, teacher."
Professor Zhang smiled and patted Song Siyao's shoulder again. He knew everything about his favorite disciple.
The most important thing for a graduate student is to work and produce results. Professor Zhang wants to treat Song Siyao like a treasure because he has a student like him who does not require him to worry and can produce results.
Unfortunately, his student seemed to have no intention of pursuing a doctorate, and he failed to persuade him despite many attempts.
This is normal. Talented people like this usually know very well what they want in the future and will not be easily influenced by others, including their mentors.
After Professor Zhang arrived, several other teachers in the group also arrived one after another.
The group meeting started on time.
Since this was the last large group meeting before the National Day holiday, all doctoral students and graduate students in the team had to report their recent progress and achievements one by one. Even junior students like Xu Yingxi, who was in her first year of graduate school, had to attend.
The atmosphere was very serious. Several teachers took turns asking questions to the students who were reporting and giving critical comments.
Almost everyone had some faults pointed out, so when it was Song Siyao's turn to report, Professor Zhang's eyes lit up noticeably, and he smiled and nodded.
With Xu Yingxi's current undergraduate knowledge level, she only understood less than one-third of what Song Siyao said.
Xu Yingxi admitted that she felt a little panicked when she first realized she couldn't understand.
Because according to her previous experience, this situation only occurs when her doctoral seniors are giving reports. She can usually understand the reports of graduate students.
In the previous group meetings, although the content of Song Siyao's reports was more difficult than that of others, she could at least understand most of it.
Xu Yingxi quickly observed the expressions of others and found that there were many people who didn't understand like her, so she felt much more at ease.
It seems that what Song Siyao said this time is indeed difficult to understand.
When it was Qi Wangzhou's turn to report, Xu Yingxi felt completely relieved.
As an undergraduate student, Xu Yingxi felt that she could also learn from what Qi Wangzhou said.
When Xu Yingxi heard Professor Zhang ask "Is that the end?" after Qi Wangzhou finished his report, she raised the corners of her mouth and almost laughed out loud in schadenfreude.
Xu Yingxi was the third to last to report. The teachers did not give her any trouble. They just asked her two questions and then left.
After dozens of people in the group had finished their reports, the professors led by Professor Zhang talked about the next arrangements for the laboratory.
By the time I finished speaking, it was already past eleven in the morning and time for lunch.
After the professor announced the adjournment of the meeting, Xu Yingxi was the first to stand up.
She caught a glimpse of Qi Wangzhou looking at her, but perhaps because the teachers were still present, he did not come over to find her.
Xu Yingxi decisively continued with her strategy and turned her gaze to Song Siyao.
Seeing Song Siyao packing his computer bag and standing up, she followed him.
"Senior Brother Song," Xu Yingxi said in a very professional tone, "We haven't agreed on a departure time for this afternoon's field work yet. Can we talk while we walk?"
Song Siyao glanced at her and said, "Okay."
Plan pass.
Xu Yingxi followed Song Siyao and walked out of the meeting room with him.
She intended to use Song Siyao as a shield to buy some time, so she didn't immediately talk about the field work.
She didn't say anything, and neither did the people around her.
Xu Yingxi thought to herself that she would marry Song Siyao in the future, which was definitely a result of a momentary brain failure and being blinded by his beauty.
Otherwise, why would they choose such a frugal person who can't provide her with any emotional value?
She heard the term "emotional value" from Xu Xingluo, and Xu Yingxi felt that it was a very accurate description of her requirements for a boyfriend.
To be Xu Yingxi's boyfriend, you must be able to provide sufficient emotional value and coax her.
Looking at the silent man next to her, she felt that this man had no redeeming qualities other than his good looks.
Oh no, and the figure.
Xu Yingxi rarely gets so close to Song Siyao. Now, walking side by side with him, she finds that he is indeed a natural clothes hanger.
A shirt with an ordinary shape and almost no design was worn very stylishly by him, with his beautiful collarbone vaguely visible after the first button was opened.
She looked at him so openly, but he didn't react at all. His steps were steady and his breathing seemed to be even normal.
Xu Yingxi confirmed in her heart once again: This man is indeed very boring and totally unsuitable to be her boyfriend, let alone her husband.
If she were to rate such a partner, she would definitely give him a failing grade.
Considering his good looks, I can only give him 59 points.
Xu Yingxi's gaze moved slightly upwards and stopped at Song Siyao's profile.
She briefly understood her future self for a second.
He is really handsome, no wonder she is so dazzled by it.
Deep down, Xu Yingxi actually still had a little bit of hope, hoping that Xu Xingluo was wrong and that his father was not actually Song Siyao.
After all, the paternity test has not been done yet, so anything is possible.
But now, observing Song Siyao at such a close distance, Xu Yingxi's heart became heavier.
They really look alike. Maybe they are not that similar when looking from the front, but from the side view at this angle, Song Siyao and Xu Xingluo are 80% similar.
The forehead, nose bridge, chin, every curve seems to be carved out of the same mold.
The only difference is probably that Xu Xingluo's lines are not as sharp and look a little more immature.
Perhaps she had never observed Song Siyao's profile so carefully before, so she didn't discover it earlier.
After confirming this fact, Xu Yingxi sighed in her heart and withdrew her gaze in despair.
I'm afraid it won't work to expect the results of the paternity test to give her a surprise.
A cold voice sounded in her ears: "Have you seen enough?"
Xu Yingxi: “?”
She froze for a moment, in disbelief.
Doesn’t this person mind being watched?
Otherwise, why didn't you say anything after she looked at you for so long, but had to wait until she turned around before saying anything?
Well, here’s one more reason why Song Siyao is not suitable to be a husband: he doesn’t say things immediately and is mean.
5 points deducted.
Xu Yingxi suppressed her thoughts and asked with a fake smile, "Brother, what did you say? I'm sorry, the wind was so strong just now that I couldn't hear clearly."
Song Siyao did not answer this question.
"I thought you said you wanted to discuss the afternoon's field work," he said. "When would you like to leave?"
Xu Yingxi thought to herself, he's quite sensible.
She glanced around and found that Qi Wangzhou did not follow her after she walked out of the teaching building.
Although she didn't know why, Xu Yingxi hoped that he would think it through and give up the idea of getting back together with her.
Now that the person you wanted to avoid has left, you can get down to business.
"The hospital wants us to be in the imaging room at two o'clock," Xu Yingxi said. "To avoid keeping them waiting, we'd better be at the hospital gate fifteen minutes early. What do you think?"
Song Siyao: “Yeah.”
Xu Yingxi: "I checked the route. From the west gate of our school, you can take Metro Line 4 directly to the People's Hospital. Including the walking time, it takes about 35 minutes."
In fact, she was more accustomed to taking a taxi, but with Song Siyao around, she didn't want to be in a confined space with him for so long.
Song Siyao: "Okay."
Xu Yingxi: "Then give us another ten minutes to buffer. We'll meet at the west gate of the school at one o'clock?"
Song Siyao: "Okay."
Xu Yingxi thought that speaking less also had its advantages, at least communication was efficient.
However, this is only an advantage as a partner and cannot be considered an advantage as a partner.
She is very strict and cannot give Song Siyao extra points for this. He still fails in her eyes.
Xu Yingxi made an "OK" gesture and said, "See you then. I'm leaving now. Bye."
She walked in front, and Song Siyao's eyes naturally fell on her back.
The two of them walked along the main road of the school. No matter where she was going, they were now going the same way.
But she left without any hesitation, nor did she ask him where he was going. She just quickened her pace and quickly left him behind.
For no reason, Song Siyao thought of something Qi Wangzhou said when he was talking to a friend on the phone in the dormitory.
"Xu Yingxi, she won't compromise or slow down for anyone." Qi Wangzhou's tone was somewhat complaining, yet also sweet. "So as her boyfriend, I have to accommodate her all the time and go along with her in everything."
Song Siyao thought he had forgotten this sentence a long time ago, until he realized at this moment that he actually remembered every word clearly, and even remembered Qi Wangzhou's expression when he spoke.
…
Xu Yingxi's back gradually became blurred. Song Siyao withdrew his gaze and raised the corner of his mouth in self-mockery.
The curvature is so slight that it is almost invisible.
He thought that sometimes having a good memory could be a problem.
Even little things like this that are meaningless to him would occupy his mind and he couldn't forget them even if he wanted to.
.
Xu Yingxi went to the cafeteria to have lunch and took a nap in the dormitory.
After getting up, she washed her face and set off. It was exactly 12:58 when she arrived at the west gate of the school.
Xu Yingxi hates waiting for people, doesn't like to arrive early, but won't be late either.
Over time, she developed a skill: whenever she went to a familiar place, she could always arrive at the right time, with the time accurate to within two minutes.
Besides Song Siyao, there were two other acquaintances at the west gate of the school.
It was another group of seniors who were going out on field work on Friday afternoon. Xu Yingxi originally wanted this senior to switch groups, but her schedule was not convenient so the change did not happen.
The senior sister's surname was Wei, and her given name was a single character "Shi". When she saw Xu Yingxi, she greeted her warmly: "Xixi, you're here!"
The senior brother named Chen next to him also said: "We are going to take the subway. I heard that you are going too. Wei Shi said that he would wait for you to join us."
Wei Shi was very dissatisfied with what Senior Brother Chen said: "What do you mean I said it? It's as if you don't want to go with your lovely and beautiful junior sister!"
Senior Brother Chen has a gentle personality. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said, "Yes, yes, you are right."
Wei Shi rolled her eyes.
"Never mind him, let's go, Xixi." Wei Shi stepped forward and took Xu Yingxi's arm. "I'm sorry, you said you wanted to switch groups with me before, but my schedule conflicts, so I can't switch with you."
Xu Yingxi quickly said, "No, no, it's me who's bothering you. Senior Sister, what do you have to apologize for?"
Wei Shi smiled: "I knew you wouldn't be angry."
Then she lowered her voice again, almost whispering, "Xixi, you want to change groups, is it because you broke up with Qi Wangzhou?"
Xu Yingxi was stunned for a moment, then admitted generously: "Yes."
After she broke up with Qi Wangzhou, she did not post on WeChat Moments, nor did she mention it to anyone other than her roommates.
Xu Yingxi doesn't want to fall in love again in the short term, so she doesn't plan to announce the fact that she is single again, so as to avoid being pursued by inexplicable people.
But if anyone asked, she wouldn't deny it.
Wei Shi: "I knew it... Qi Wangzhou looked like he'd been dumped today. Don't blame me for being nosy, Xixi. I had lunch with the other people in the lab at noon, and everyone noticed it."
Xu Yingxi smiled: "Yes, I know, Senior Sister."
It was normal for her to be noticed when she ignored Qi Wangzhou in front of so many people this morning.
When Wei Shi heard her say this, he rolled his eyes and glanced at the two boys walking in front.
"Can I ask you another question, Xixi?" Wei Shi blinked. "If you don't want to answer, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Xu Yingxi: "Okay."
Wei Shi looked at the tall figure in front of her and asked in a low voice, "Are you and Song Siyao... together?"
Xu Yingxi paused, almost choked on her saliva, and coughed twice.
She chose to use Song Siyao to avoid Qi Wangzhou. Besides the fact that the two of them were already tied together because of Xu Xingluo and would inevitably be entangled in the future, there was another reason.
That was the image Song Siyao had in the eyes of everyone in the lab: he had always been "unworldly," "absorbed in scientific research," and "not interested in such vulgar things as romance."
So even if she spoke a few more words to him, she wouldn't be easily misunderstood.
Xu Yingxi: "Ahem... Of course not. Senior Brother Song and I are not familiar with each other at all. We have only exchanged a few words."
This is the truth.
She didn't know if it was a coincidence, but after joining the laboratory, she helped several other senior students under Professor Zhang, but she had never worked on a project with Song Siyao.
Wei Shi: "Oh...I see. Aren't you all from North City? I thought you would be more familiar with each other."
Xu Yingxi was surprised: "Song Siyao is from North City?"
She had never heard of it.
In other words, before this week, she had never cared about Song Siyao's personal information.
Wei Shi was also surprised: "You didn't know? Song Siyao was the top scorer in science in North City that year!"
Xu Yingxi spoke frankly, "I've heard of the number one scholar... but I didn't know he took the college entrance exam in North City."
Wei Shi laughed: "It seems that you really are not interested in him at all."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
If Senior Sister had said this a few days ago, she would definitely agree: "Yes, that's why I'm interested in him."
However, at this moment, Xu Yingxi had to admit that she was still quite interested in Song Siyao.
No matter what, this man is the future father of her son.
No matter how she plans to get along with him in the future, it is better to know more about him than nothing.
Song Siyao's resume, awards and academic achievements can be easily found on the Internet, and they are all on the school's official website.
But some personal information, such as where he is from, who are his family members, and what his parents do, is actually not so easy to find out.
Asking deliberately can easily lead to misunderstanding.
Now is a rare opportunity.
Wei Shi is cheerful and talkative, and is keen on gossip. She is one of the most well-informed senior sisters in the laboratory.
The topic has just come to this point, so it wouldn't be abrupt to ask further questions.
Thinking of this, Xu Yingxi said, "Not really... I, ahem, I'm still a little curious about him."
The pain she felt when she confessed her interest in Song Siyao in person was comparable to when a boy from another school confessed his love to her in public under candlelight downstairs of her dormitory during her sophomore year.
But there was no way. Xu Yingxi didn't want to waste such a good opportunity.
Anyway, Song Siyao was walking five meters ahead and definitely didn't know that they were whispering about his gossip.
Besides, gossip is human nature, so what if he knows?
Hearing Xu Yingxi say that she was interested, Wei Shi's eyes lit up and he instantly became energetic.
"Really? Then Senior Sister, I have heard a lot about Song Siyao's deeds. I will tell you what I know."
Xu Yingxi looked attentively: "Okay, Senior Sister."
After a pause, she added sincerely, "I want to know everything, especially... the more complicated ones, Senior Sister, you know."
Wei Shi felt as if she had found a soulmate: "I understand, I understand! Senior Sister really understands!"
【Author’s words】
Because I had to post the clip, I updated a total of 35,000 words in the past two days. I updated the chapters for the next few days in advance. The next chapter will be updated at 11 pm on Tuesday.
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