Chapter 1077: The Opportunity to Take the Stage is Handed to You

As soon as these words were spoken, Liang Zhicheng's face instantly looked worse than if he had swallowed a fly.

Yet, unable to keep from speaking, he could only force a smile and say, "That goes without saying. Xin'ai is so outstanding; as her senior fellow apprentice, I am naturally happy for her."

"

As he spoke, his gaze suddenly darted elsewhere.

"Professor Mo seems to be looking for me. Xin'ai, let's chat again when there's an opportunity."

Liang Zhicheng said this, and without waiting for Liu Xin'ai to reply, he greased his heels and slipped away quickly.

Qin Yiyan did not stop him; watching him walk away, he let out a soft huff.

"It seems that not everyone in your medical field is solely dedicated to scientific research."

He made a pointed, mocking remark, a flash of disdain quickly crossing his eyes.

Liu Xin'ai also withdrew her gaze and said in a flat tone, "Actually, you didn't need to pay him any mind."

It was not the first time she had heard those words from just now.

It was just that she had always been indifferent by nature, and out of respect for her mentor and fellow apprentice, she did not want to bicker with him; otherwise, if she took everything to heart every time, wouldn't she have been angered to death long ago?

However...

That Qin Yiyan would speak up for her like that really surprised her.

Just as Liu Xin'ai was thinking this, she suddenly heard Qin Yiyan ask, "Do you have a grudge against that man surnamed Liang?"

After that exchange just now, even a fool could see that the other party had come with ill intent.

Liu Xin'ai shook her head.

"It's nothing."

She couldn't be bothered to talk about those old, stale matters.

Even if she were to speak of them, there was no need to tell the person beside her, as if she were lodging a complaint.

Her relationship with Qin Yiyan was not that intimate.

Fortunately, Qin Yiyan did not ask further.

Coming over to show his face was already enough for him.

After taking Liu Xin'ai to greet a few more professors, Qin Yiyan had just intended to ask if she wanted to leave when he saw Professor Shen walking over again, followed by another elderly man and Liang Zhicheng, who had left with a stiff face earlier and was now following along.

"Xin'ai."

Professor Shen stepped forward and took hold of Liu Xin'ai's arm, then looked at the other elderly man with a somewhat proud expression: "Quick, greet Professor Mo; it's been so many years since you two last met!"

"Teacher Mo."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai immediately smiled at Mo Qiu, her gaze sweeping casually over Liang Zhicheng at his side.

This Professor Mo Qiu had an excellent relationship with her teacher, Professor Shen.

And Liang Zhicheng was one of his disciples.

Although she had often heard Liang Zhicheng say things she disliked in front of her in the past, he was extremely respectful toward his teacher.

If it weren't for Mo Qiu this time, he wouldn't have appeared here.

Mo Qiu looked at Liu Xin'ai and nodded with a smile.

"Xin'ai has truly changed so much; I almost didn't recognize her. And this, I presume, must be President Qin."

Mo Qiu looked at the two of them and, as expected, said a few things praising how well-matched they were and how young and promising Qin Yiyan was.

Liang Zhicheng stood quietly to the side the whole time, not saying a word, completely lacking the aggressive momentum he had shown when he took the initiative to provoke her in front of Liu Xin'ai earlier.

The group exchanged pleasantries for a while.

As they spoke, Mo Qiu suddenly thought of something, patted Professor Shen on the shoulder, and changed the subject: "By the way, Old Shen, for that 2576 periodic research report tomorrow night, why not let Xin'ai go in your place!"

"What?"

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this, a bit confused about what the two were talking about.

Beside her, Liang Zhicheng's expression also stiffened abruptly!

"Teacher, 2576 is..."

Liu Xin'ai looked at Professor Shen in confusion.

Although she didn't know exactly what it referred to, hearing the numbers 2576 told her it must be some unnamed drug her teacher was still researching, which was why it was named with numbers.

She had been busy with various matters over the last year and hadn't been in much contact with her teacher, so she didn't know what he had been researching lately.

Immediately after, she heard Mo Qiu explaining from the side.

"2576 is a new drug for cerebral infarction that your teacher has been researching recently. It was originally meant to be shared with everyone at tomorrow's seminar, but this stubborn old man is too pigheaded; he refuses to go on stage, insisting that he's too old and doesn't like to be in the spotlight. We had originally planned to have your senior fellow apprentice go on stage for him, but this is perfect! This kind of work should, of course, be handed over to you, his favorite and most accomplished student!"

"Me?"

Liu Xin'ai had prepared nothing and didn't even understand what her teacher was researching, so she hurriedly waved her hands to refuse: "No, Teacher Shen, I haven't been on stage for a long time, and besides..."

"It's precisely because you haven't been on stage in a long time that you need the practice!"

Mo Qiu waved his hand and hurriedly tugged at Professor Shen: "Old Shen, what do you think?"

"I don't have any objections..."

Professor Shen was also somewhat tempted, but before this, they had clearly already handed this task to Liang Zhicheng.

Mo Qiu clearly thought of this as well and hurriedly looked at Liang Zhicheng again.

"Little Liang, since you have other things to busy yourself with, let's leave this to Xin'ai. What do you think?"

"Of course, no problem."

Liang Zhicheng agreed almost immediately without the slightest hesitation, the humble smile on his face perfectly measured.

"This is Professor Shen's research to begin with, so handing it to Xin'ai couldn't be more appropriate. I'll send all the materials over later..."

"No need, Little Liang, just leave the materials to me."

Professor Shen immediately took over the conversation, the satisfied expression on his face self-evident.

Compared to Liang Zhicheng, he naturally hoped even more that Liu Xin'ai would take the stage.

Thinking this, he hurriedly looked at Liu Xin'ai and asked, "Xin'ai, the time might be a bit rushed, but for you, it shouldn't be difficult, right?

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"No, it isn't."

Liu Xin'ai shook her head; things had reached this point, so she could not continue to decline and had no choice but to accept it.

Immediately, the few of them began to discuss this topic.

Qin Yiyan did not quite understand, but he listened quietly from the side, his gaze fixed on Liu Xin'ai the entire time.

Watching her calmly discuss terms he completely failed to understand with the two teachers.

It was clearly quite dull, yet for some reason, she seemed to be radiating a soft glow, making him unable to look away.

The Liu Xin'ai he knew was lifeless most of the time.

Never like this...

Qin Yiyan could not describe how he felt inside right now, but undeniably, he felt that the current Liu Xin'ai seemed to possess a special charm.

The group discussed things very seriously.

Qin Yiyan also waited quietly the whole time, not speaking up to interrupt.

Liang Zhicheng, off to the side, was also silent, merely listening quietly to their discussion.

But his hands, hanging by his sides, had already clenched his hem in resentment, wishing he could tear the fragile fabric to shreds!

It's like this again...

Liu Xin'ai had snatched away the opportunity that should have belonged to him again!

A woman like her, married and not staying home to have children, why did she have to come here!

Truly an eyesore!