Chapter 1331: Tricked to Death by Him

Just as they were finishing their meal, the landline on Qin Yiyan's desk rang.

Qin Yiyan picked it up, spoke a few brief words, and then hung up.

Liu Xin'ai heard this call, and she also heard Qin Yiyan tell someone to come right in.

There was no need to ask; she knew Qin Yiyan must be busy with work matters.

Since Liu Xin'ai's task for coming here was already complete, she stood up, packed away the lunch boxes, and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Qin Yiyan said, "Just leave those there, let Lin Ze tidy up in a moment, you rest for a while first."

"No, aren't you busy? I should head back too."

"Actually..."

Before Qin Yiyan could finish his sentence, someone pushed open the office door.

The other person glanced indifferently at Qin Yiyan, then their gaze drifted past him, continuing to search the room.

Soon, Professor Shen found his target.

He was seen calling out excitedly, "Xin'ai!"

Liu Xin'ai looked toward the sound and saw a person who looked like a scholar.

She had no impression of this person.

However, Liu Xin'ai still remembered what Qin Yiyan had just said, so she intuitively assumed the person was unimportant.

Since they were unimportant, Liu Xin'ai gave a light, indifferent nod to the other person.

But Professor Shen was very excited; he walked up to Liu Xin'ai and looked her up and down.

Then he sighed with emotion, "Oh, you have really suffered! Fortunately, you have awakened now, and you look to be in good spirits! This is what they call... good fortune following extreme adversity!"

Professor Shen's expression was fervent as he chattered on incessantly.

Yet Liu Xin'ai listened with a distracted mind.

Soon, Professor Shen noticed her distraction.

Moreover, this girl was very silent and hadn't given him any response.

This made Professor Shen pause involuntarily and ask, "Xin'ai, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Sorry, I have amnesia, so you are..."

Before Professor Shen could introduce himself, Qin Yiyan spoke concisely, "This is Professor Shen, your teacher, a highly respected senior who has been a benefactor to you."

Highly respected...

And a benefactor to her!?

Then there was no way this could be an insignificant character!!

Liu Xin'ai's eyes went wide.

Then she turned her head and lowered her voice to question Qin Yiyan: "Didn't you just say that all the important people had already met with me? Then what is the situation with this person in front of us?"

Qin Yiyan was silent for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "I overlooked him."

To Qin Yiyan, this was just a mistake.

But to Liu Xin'ai...

It was enough to cause social death!

And this was all Qin Yiyan's fault!

Liu Xin'ai was so angry that she raised her hand and pinched Qin Yiyan!

Qin Yiyan's expression was a bit pained.

But he did not dodge.

A flash of helplessness merely crossed his eyes.

Professor Shen watched the interaction between the two and suddenly smiled.

When his smile faded, he sighed with emotion again: "It seems I was overthinking; the relationship between you two is very good now."

"It's not good, I've been tricked by him!"

Liu Xin'ai glared at Qin Yiyan with feigned annoyance.

And such a vivid expression—how could the Liu Xin'ai of the past ever have revealed such a thing?

It seemed that the steady-natured girl was not born that way.

Professor Shen even felt that such liveliness suited Liu Xin'ai better...

Professor Shen looked at Liu Xin'ai with eyes that were at times gratified and at times filled with emotion.

Such scrutiny made Liu Xin'ai feel awkward.

She gave a light cough and said, "The two of you must still have things to discuss, so I won't disturb you."

Liu Xin'ai was about to slip away as soon as she finished speaking.

But Professor Shen called her back and asked, "The Laboratory and Mr. Qin's company have jointly developed a new drug, but we have had a disagreement regarding how to promote it. Why don't you listen in, Xin'ai, and offer some suggestions?"

Liu Xin'ai felt this topic was too professional; she certainly couldn't give any suggestions.

However...

Her body was very honest; without any hesitation, she sat back down quietly, looking well-behaved.

Professor Shen smiled at Liu Xin'ai, and then began to discuss business with Qin Yiyan.

In terms of drug research and development, Professor Shen was the professional.

Yet when it came to promotion, Qin Yiyan was a businessman, and his philosophy was more mature.

After Professor Shen developed the drug, he should have handed the lead to Qin Yiyan.

But Qin Yiyan's method of promotion made Professor Shen feel it wasn't perfect, which was why he had come to him, hoping Qin Yiyan would reconsider.

Qin Yiyan, however, believed that the promotional method provided by his company was already optimal.

To persuade Professor Shen, Qin Yiyan even put forward quite a few arguments to support his case.

Professor Shen listened in silence.

After a moment, he looked at Liu Xin'ai and asked, "Xin'ai, what do you think?"

Liu Xin'ai had been keeping her head lowered.

Hearing Professor Shen call her name, she slowly raised her head, organized her thoughts, and then said, "Why not try... distributing the medicine for free?"

"Distributing it for free?"

Liu Xin'ai nodded and continued, "The Qin Clan should have its own Hospital, right? Distribute the new medicine to the patients who need it, and once a reputation spreads internally, then cooperate with other hospitals."

Qin Yiyan made a rough estimate and then reminded her, "Distributing it for free would require quite a lot of money."

"Doesn't promotion require spending money? A good reputation is much more effective than a good advertisement."

It had to be said that Liu Xin'ai's idea was very bold.

And the bolder it was, the more it could have unexpected results.

Professor Shen lowered his eyes in contemplation.

After a moment, he smiled, "As expected of Xin'ai; one word from you can awaken a dreamer."

As he spoke, Professor Shen looked at Qin Yiyan.

Qin Yiyan then said, "Although it is a bit risky, it is worth a try."

It seemed that he and Professor Shen had finally reached a consensus.

Liu Xin'ai was very happy that she could help everyone, and the corners of her mouth curled up.

And Professor Shen, looking at Liu Xin'ai, suddenly made a suggestion: "When your health improves a bit, come help at the Laboratory. You have rested for too long."

Upon hearing that she could go to the Laboratory, a different kind of radiance flashed in Liu Xin'ai's eyes!

But then she thought of something, and the excited light gradually faded away.

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes and said dejectedly, "I don't even remember the past, so I imagine the knowledge I learned has also been mostly forgotten."

Qin Yiyan, however, did not think so.

He said, "Do you still remember how you helped Xiao'an control his emotions last time?"

"I remember."

"You were in a state of amnesia then too, but some things, once carved into your mind, cannot be forgotten. They will only automatically emerge when you need them."

Qin Yiyan's words allowed Liu Xin'ai to see hope.

Professor Shen was also persuading Liu Xin'ai: "In a familiar environment, it might stimulate your brain and help you recover your memory sooner!"

He meant well and wanted to persuade Liu Xin'ai.

Yet he did not know that after hearing these words, Qin Yiyan involuntarily clenched his palms.

He knew that Liu Xin'ai would recover her memory sooner or later.

But Qin Yiyan hoped that day would come later...

Just like that, Liu Xin'ai decided to return to the Laboratory.

However, before going back, Liu Xin'ai had to find her best state.

The knowledge that should be mastered also needed to be picked back up.