Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: 184 Yan Lu really has a big shot behind her_2

Chapter 467: 184 Yan Lu really has a big shot behind her_2

Bai Lian had told him her name, but he never changed it, calling her “Oldie.”

Latterly, Bai Lian stopped bothering with small talk and let him call her as he pleased.

Bai Lian typed with one hand; she was now proficient at it, but her responses were still brief—

[1]

He Wen: [I got a holiday, and there was a hefty subsidy for the New Year. Do you have time to come out? I’ll treat you to a meal]

He Wen: [And about the recent research papers]

In the scientific research community, these were the big events. He Wen had talked about it with his team members, but some things could only be “gotten” by those on the same wavelength. When Jiang Fulai introduced Bai Lian to He Wen, it was also because he felt that the two had extraordinary talent in mathematics.

Bai Lian: [1]

After replying to He Wen, she switched back to the reading app.

Sister Xin was walking to Bai Lian’s left.

She was the only one who took things relatively in stride, since she was directly involved in Zhang Shize’s case; from Chi Yundai to Bai Lian, every person involved was extraordinary.

The group said their goodbyes on the road outside Purest Street.

Only after Bai Lian’s figure had vanished at the entrance of the alley did Mei Yi’s agent lean in closer. Staring at the mouth of the alley, his heart still pounding, he said, “Sister Xin, that friend of Teacher Yan Lu, who is it?”

Two honorifics in one sentence.

Mei Yi’s agent started to address her with “Teacher” even.

“Yan Lu is still a newcomer,” Sister Xin said with a helpless smile, correcting Mei Yi’s agent’s address, “Just call her Xiaolu. Don’t worry, I assure you that tonight’s agenda with Teacher Mei won’t be boring.”

That was all Sister Xin had to say.

Mei Yi’s agent nodded, seeing that Sister Xin didn’t want to elaborate and choosing not to press any further.

On the way here, they had thought this place to be excessively rundown, but as night fell, the bright streetlights cast a layer of mystery over these old houses.

Mei Yi’s agent had actually noticed how excessively reverent Yan Lu and Sister Xin were towards Bai Lian, which didn’t seem typical of just friends.

There were rumors in the circle that Yan Lu must have some big backer, but within the nearly secret-free industry, no one knew who it could be. Later, everyone let it go, assuming Yan Lu was just lucky.

But now…

Mei Yi’s agent withdrew his gaze from the alley, realizing that Yan Lu really did have someone supporting her.

He went back to the roadside, boarding the production team’s vehicle to wait for Yan Lu and Mei Yi to finish their recording.

**

In Ji Heng’s courtyard.

Ning Xiao had just finished a problem when he received a message from Wang Youfeng, saying he was at the corner.

Ji Heng had just handed a thermos to Ning Xiao when he suggested, “Why don’t you ask your uncle to join us for dinner?”

“He’s busy, needs to go back to check on my grandmother.” Ning Xiao politely declined on Wang Youfeng’s behalf. Wang Youfeng had a terrible temper, fierce and intimidating, and Ning Xiao had introduced Bai Lian and the others to him only because he had no other choice.

After saying this, he took the thermos and left.

Around the corner, Wang Youfeng stood under a streetlight making a phone call with his mobile.

Seeing Ning Xiao, he gestured for him to come over.

Ning Xiao silently handed over the thermos to Wang Youfeng, who then hung up the phone, took the thermos, and raised his eyebrows at Ning Xiao, “Not bad, huh? Going to a classmate’s house and coming back with both food and gifts.”

He spoke offensively, and Ning Xiao rarely dealt with him.

Wang Youfeng, carrying the thermos, returned to Grandma Wang’s courtyard, where Grandma Wang sat in a chair, her head lowered as she leafed through a yellowed notebook.

She was not feeling well and occasionally coughed a couple of times.

Wang Youfeng’s heart sank, yet he lifted a smile onto his face, “Godmother, look at that kid, he went to his classmate’s house and brought back some fish soup for you,” he said as he twisted open the lid, “I have to say, it smells really good, I’ll go pour you a bowl!”

He went to the kitchen to grab a bowl.

Hearing that Ning Xiao went to a classmate’s house to eat, Grandma Wang’s face also filled with a smile, “He has many friends now, which eases my mind.”

**

The fighting ring.

It was packed with people, Xiao Bingwen and Xu Nanjing both sat in the front rows watching the exciting combat.

To his right was Chael, Xiao Bingwen was seated on Xu Nanjing’s left.

During the intermission, Xu Nanjing sent messages in the group chat.

Xu Nanjing: [I didn’t manage to snatch it @Ming Dongheng]

The white vest had a match today, and the officials were still selling his autographed photos. Ming Dongheng had asked Xu Nanjing to help him grab one, but Xu Nanjing also failed to get it.

“Why isn’t Mr. Ming here today?” Xiao Bingwen retracted his gaze, leaning back, very puzzled.

The white vest had reached the pinnacle, there weren’t many chances to compete, such a rare opportunity, Xu Nanjing and Xiao Bingwen both joined the excitement, but Ming Dongheng didn’t come?

“He left with Young Master Jiang,” Xu Nanjing stroked his chin, squinting, “It’s said that they went fishing with Bai Lian’s sister’s grandfather.”

As for why he’d rather go fishing than come to watch the white vest’s match, Xu Nanjing still didn’t understand.

Fishing?

When did they start liking to fish?

However, for Ming Dongheng, was fishing really more important than the white vest’s match?

“How are things going with Professor Huang?” After replying to the messages, Xu Nanjing turned his head slightly, ignoring Ming Dongheng’s ellipsis, “Didn’t he talk to you about rare metals?”

Xiao Bingwen waved his hand dismissively, the fighting ring was hot, he took off his jacket, quite helplessly, “You’re not unaware of how stubborn these scientific researchers can be.”

“Explore new avenues, like the legendary Liang Wuyu, and that He Wen.” Xu Nanjing sprawled lazily with his leg propped up, scanning the crowd at the fighting ring, “If you can recruit them, that would be a win, Liang Wuyu is still early, but you know where to find He Wen.”

In the country, no one could compare to the laboratories of these two people, Jiang Fulai, Director Ma.

He Wen was in the top ten historically on the app, not even Professor Huang could match him, given enough time his accomplishments might compare with Director Ma, Jiang Fulai really had insight.

No one had expected that He Wen, initially oppressed and had his papers stolen by his supervisor, would possess such high talent.

A person who could potentially stand toe to toe with Director Ma in the future, who wouldn’t want to recruit him?

But He Wen was also smart; he knew no family could be offended, so he directly followed Jiang Fulai into the research institute to cloister himself.

No one could contact him.

“I don’t dare poach from the Chen Family’s Liang Wuyu,” Xiao Bingwen paused, sighing, “And He Wen… you also know, who can find him?”

Jiang Fulai’s lab had signed nondisclosure agreements.

That was indeed the case, the last time Xu Nanjing asked Jiang Fulai about Director Ma’s matters, Jiang Fulai lightly glossed over with only a few words.

Jiang Fulai never favored any side, wanting to recruit someone from his side was a matter of each party’s own abilities, even when the Gao Family wanted to use their connections to get into Jiang Fulai’s lab, they were ruthlessly rejected.

“Let’s wait for him to open the back door,” Xu Nanjing was speechless too, “Unless there is snow in June.”

Speaking of this, he suddenly fell into a weird silence…

All rules are made for those you don’t like, but… what if it’s Bai Lian?