Chapter 600

Professor Ma’s opportunistic move stirred dissatisfaction among Professor Liu, Professor Zeng, and others who were discussing issues with Rong Ci.

Professor Zeng couldn’t help but glare at him: “Old Ma, I didn’t stop you from coming over to say hello, but we’re in the middle of a conversation—couldn’t you at least wait until we’re done?”

There were other leading figures from the AI industry present too, all waiting to speak with Rong Ci.

Hearing this, others couldn’t help but chuckle and join in: “Exactly, Old Ma—don’t we all have to wait our turn? Show some decorum and come join our queue.”

Seeing this, Lin Wu turned away her gaze.

She took a deep breath to steady her emotions.

Ren Jifeng and Ye Qiuyu both paid close attention to Lin Wu—they had seen how eagerly Lin Wu tried to ask Professor Ma for advice, and how dismissively he treated her while showing great enthusiasm toward Rong Ci.

So they also saw the loneliness and suppressed sorrow on Lin Wu’s face after witnessing Professor Ma and the other industry leaders flocking to Rong Ci.

Around Rong Ci, circle after circle of academic and technical giants had gathered, so much so that even if they deliberately avoided looking her way, they could still tell just how popular she had become in the field.

They could also see clearly that Professor Ma and the others had come specifically for Rong Ci.

This clearly demonstrated their recognition of Rong Ci’s professional abilities.

Seeing Lin Wu’s dejection and Rong Ci’s current glory, Ren Jifeng and Ye Qiuyu’s expressions darkened.

Especially Ye Qiuyu.

Since Professor Ma and the others were so eager to talk to Rong Ci, it proved Rong Ci’s abilities were indeed impressive—but those abilities were gained by stealing opportunities that rightfully belonged to Lin Wu.

If Lin Wu had been the one to enter Changmo in the first place, if she had been the one receiving support and mentorship from Yu Moxun and Nan Zhizhi, with her own professional and academic capabilities, she would have outperformed Rong Ci by far.

Seeing Lin Wu’s sadness, Ren Jifeng and Ye Qiuyu were about to set aside their tasks and go to her, but Feng Tingshen, who was talking to someone nearby, also noticed Lin Wu’s unusual expression and asked: “What’s wrong? Are you upset?”

Lin Wu snapped back to herself and forced a smile: “Nothing. I was just thinking.”

Feng Tingshen had important matters to attend to; hearing her reply, he didn’t press further.

Seeing this, Ren Jifeng and Ye Qiuyu stopped in their tracks and didn’t go over.

One of Ye Qiuyu’s female colleagues, noticing him glancing toward Lin Wu, couldn’t help saying: “That’s your former junior, right? Her boyfriend is so outstanding and so attentive to her—how enviable.”

Ye Qiuyu responded with a quiet “Mm.”

Yes, even if she had lost a tremendous opportunity in her career, Lin Wu still had Feng Tingshen—a boyfriend who excelled in every way—by her side; at least emotionally, she was happy.

The tech conference lasted two days; although Rong Ci, Yu Moxun, Feng Tingshen, and Lin Wu all arrived early, none of them exchanged greetings that morning.

It wasn’t until lunchtime, when people were preparing to eat, that the organizers invited Rong Ci, Yu Moxun, and Feng Tingshen together to join the meal.

Since the incident with Professor Ma, Lin Wu’s mood had remained low.

She didn’t want to eat with Rong Ci and the others—after all, if she did, she’d inevitably have to listen to everyone praising Rong Ci.