Qi Yue Zai Ye

Chapter 97 Students of Wen Fu Lai

One night passed.

Everything seemed to have returned to its starting point.

Yu Mengzhi woke up to find that Yu Lingxiao had sent her a text message late last night, essentially apologizing for his previous aggressive actions, hoping Yu Mengzhi would return to work soon, and also unfroze her bank card and credit card.

Seeing this message, Yu Mengzhi's mood was complicated.

Firstly, her grandfather, who had always been aloof, had actually bowed his head to her, making her realize that he was getting old. A trace of guilt arose in her heart, and she wondered if what she had done was right.

Secondly, Yu Mengzhi had grown accustomed to this kind of life and even enjoyed it.

She no longer wanted to move back and live in that cold, impersonal house, but rather wanted to live under the same roof with Chen Jinzhao. This kind of life actually put less pressure on her.

After a moment of hesitation, Yu Mengzhi made up her mind – to continue staying at Chen Jinzhao's home.

It was a bit shameless...

Just like yesterday, Yu Mengzhi and Chen Jinzhao squeezed onto the bus to go to work. She only told Chen Jinzhao that she would be resuming her position as CEO of the group, keeping other matters confidential for the time being.

They arrived at the company.

Dog Grandpa rushed to claim credit from Chen Jinzhao, who patted his shoulder and told him to keep up the good work.

It had to be said that Dog Grandpa had done a good job in this matter; he managed to get everyone to go on strike in just one morning. Anyone else would probably not have had this ability.

"By the way, Young Master Chen, Zhuang Xiaoyue didn't come to work today. I heard she resigned," Dog Grandpa said cautiously.

Chen Jinzhao paused and nodded, indicating he understood.

Anyone with a shred of self-respect would probably not choose to stay, and Zhuang Xiaoyue was a woman at that. Come to think of it, Zhuang Xiaoyue had also helped Chen Jinzhao a great deal.

Life is often like this.

The last time you see some people is often by chance.

In the morning.

Yu Mengzhi summoned all the senior executives for a meeting.

These executives breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Yu Mengzhi return, but they also felt a bit more intimidated by her. They already knew that Yu Mengzhi held their secrets.

If they didn't obey Yu Mengzhi, they could very well be ruined.

Yu Mengzhi called this meeting for a simple purpose: to warn these executives not to engage in any dirty, unsavory activities within the group from now on, or she would show no mercy. Then, in front of all the executives, she destroyed the USB drive containing their secrets, moving some of them to tears and making them decide to loyally follow Yu Mengzhi to achieve great things.

After this incident, Yu Mengzhi's prestige within the group reached its peak.

Meanwhile.

Ninghai University.

If Chen Jinzhao were here, he would surely be surprised by the scene before him—

Xu Nianqing stood respectfully beside Wen Fulai, listening to his teachings. They had met when they were abroad, and Wen Fulai had even guided Xu Nianqing's research.

"Professor Wen, I'll consider it," Xu Nianqing replied.

Making this decision was very difficult for Xu Nianqing. If Wen Fulai had announced that he was recruiting students to the world, people vying for the opportunity would have been as numerous as carp crossing a river.

Now, she had actually refused the olive branch that Wen Fulai had proactively extended.

Wen Fulai was also surprised. He stopped walking and looked at Xu Nianqing deeply, "Xiao Xu, I know you once considered being my student. Why have you suddenly changed your mind?"

Xu Nianqing said with embarrassment, "Professor Wen, I plan to go abroad next. I might not come back."

To her, Ninghai was a place of sorrow. Why should she linger?

Wen Fulai had experienced far more storms than Xu Nianqing. He could see Xu Nianqing's predicament at a glance, which was exactly the same as Chen Jinzhao's situation not long ago. He smiled faintly and told Xu Nianqing about Chen Jinzhao's experience, hoping to inspire her.

Of course.

He only told Xu Nianqing about Chen Jinzhao's experience and did not reveal Chen Jinzhao's name.

Then Wen Fulai sighed again, "You are all still young and the future pillars of the Republic. My return to China this time is partly to serve my country, and partly to find a final disciple, because I have a premonition that it will be difficult for me to achieve breakthroughs on my own. And you are the junior I value the most. I believe that by taking over the baton from me, you will achieve astonishing results from this research that can benefit all of humanity."

Xu Nianqing hesitated to speak.

Wen Fulai waved his hand and smiled gently, "To be honest, I don't think highly of anyone else. At your age, my academic research capabilities were far inferior to yours. You are the most suitable candidate."

Xu Nianqing's eyes flickered, and she was indeed somewhat excited.

To be praised by a titan of the academic world was a rare honor for her. However, she knew that Wen Fulai would be conducting research in the laboratory jointly funded by Gou Chen and the state, which would inevitably involve dealing with Chen Jinzhao and Yu Mengzhi.

This was what she was most unwilling to face...

"Professor Wen, I..."

"Give me three days, and I'll consider it again," Xu Nianqing gritted her teeth and said.

Wen Fulai nodded and did not force her.

Xu Nianqing was also lost in thought, wondering whether to agree to Wen Fulai's proposal. This was indeed a rare opportunity for her, a chance that would not come again. Should she really give up her bright future for the sake of emotions?

Moreover...

She vaguely knew the direction of Wen Fulai's research. If it yielded results, it would bring immeasurable benefits to the land beneath her feet.

Changing the world and reshaping order would no longer be a fantasy.

How to choose?

This was the most perplexing question for Xu Nianqing at the moment.

At noon.

When Chen Jinzhao left work, he received a text message from Zhuang Xiaoyue, which roughly stated that she hoped Chen Jinzhao would do her the honor of having lunch together, as she probably wouldn't have the chance to meet him again in the future.

"A Hongmen banquet?" he frowned.

"Heh, I actually hope it's a Hongmen banquet. That way, I'll know who is behind her and dabbling in Gou Chen Group."

Chen Jinzhao gladly accepted the invitation.

The hotel was not far from Gou Chen Group, and Zhuang Xiaoyue was already waiting in the private room.

When Chen Jinzhao saw Zhuang Xiaoyue, he momentarily thought he had walked into the wrong room. Zhuang Xiaoyue was not deliberately dressed up today, but rather faced Chen Jinzhao with a bare face.

There was no seductive makeup, nor revealing clothing.

There was only a purity reminiscent of her school days. If Chen Jinzhao hadn't seen those videos, he would have thought Zhuang Xiaoyue was an innocent girl.

"Brother Chen, you're here. Please, sit down," Zhuang Xiaoyue said with a smile.

Chen Jinzhao nodded and sat down.

Watching Zhuang Xiaoyue busy herself in front of him, Chen Jinzhao glanced at the closed door of the private room. "You're not planning to poison the wine and then... deal with me here, are you?"

"Speak if you have something to say, do business if you have something to do."

"As for other matters, let's dispense with them."