Chapter 91: Miss Xie Has Three Good Older Brothers

Xie Wantang stood before the washbasin in the women's restroom; her reflection in the mirror showed slightly reddened eye corners.

Lately, everything that happened seemed unfavorable, and the things she encountered were also quite terrible.

King's death affected her greatly.

Her master didn't know about it either, which shows his family didn't want it leaked, and Professor Wu was likewise.

After adjusting her mood, Xie Wantang washed her hands, smiled at the mirror, and tried to maintain her best state.

She leaned on her crutch, turned to leave, and at that moment someone entered the restroom.

"Miss Xie." Su Nianchu took the initiative to greet Xie Wantang.

"Designer Su?" Xie Wantang felt quite surprised when she saw Su Nianchu.

Before she had left Sijiucheng, Xie Wantang reviewed everything that had happened during that time, everyone she had met, and this Su Nianchu.

She suspected that Su Nianchu lived with them in Yu Jing Zun Di, on the same floor.

Too many coincidences had occurred, making her subconsciously think, when reviewing, that all the coincidences were deliberately planned.

But she didn't know whether Su Nianchu was good or evil.

She also didn't know whose person she was.

She had thought that she might have been arranged by Lu Yanze to monitor her and Lu Yanshen.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence to live next door to them?

But without evidence, it could only be speculation.

Now, Su Nianchu had actually come to Haishi?

Xie Wantang found this woman even more inscrutable.

"The client is very satisfied with the new house, so they invited me to eat; my clients are all over the country." Facing Xie Wantang's doubtful gaze, Su Nianchu took the initiative to explain.

Only after the house renovation was completed did they invite Su Nianchu to eat, indicating that the renovation matter had indeed existed from the beginning.

Xie Wantang nodded: "I see, then I'll go first, not to disturb you, Designer Su."

"Do you need me to support you? Miss Xie."

"No thanks, I can manage myself; it's just next door, not far." Xie Wantang politely declined.

"Okay."

Su Nianchu smiled and went into the inner stall, locking the door.

Xie Wantang walked to the entrance, glanced back, and finally extinguished the small flame of suspicion, returning to the private room.

She threw the encounter with Su Nianchu in the restroom to the back of her mind.

"What's wrong? Miss, did you eat something bad and upset your stomach?" Xie Wantang entered the room, and Professor Wu showed some concern.

"No, Professor Wu, I just ran into a former acquaintance and exchanged a few words in the restroom." Xie Wantang explained.

"Oh, I see, want some more?" Professor Wu didn't ask further.

Lu Chen frowned slightly, running into an old acquaintance here?

Where had they known each other before?

However, Lu Chen soon relaxed his brows and also didn't find a reason to leave.

After Xie Wantang casually ate a small bowl of fried noodles and put down her chopsticks, Lu Chen used the public chopsticks to pick two dumplings for her: "Try these handmade dumplings, they taste good."

"Okay, thank you."

After the two dumplings went down, Xie Wantang felt full.

Professor Wu began the entry-level test.

"Miss, are you ready for the test?"

"Yes, Professor Wu, please." Xie Wantang nodded.

"Okay, what does MFCC stand for?"

"Mel-frequency cepstral coefficients."

Professor Wu slightly raised his eyebrows; Xie Wantang's answer could be described as quick and direct, without any hesitation.

"And LPCC?"

"Linear predictive cepstral coefficients."

"Not bad; these are commonly used voice-feature parameters for learning voiceprints. It seems you truly like this obscure, not-at-all-mainstream specialty."

Professor Wu was very satisfied with Xie Wantang's answer.

Xie Wantang humbly said: "Professor Wu, you overpraise me; anyone studying this specialty must first understand the basic introductory knowledge."

Professor Wu shook his head: "That's not necessarily true; some people study voiceprints just like you, coming for King, but they have no interest in mastering this subject."

"Just those two abbreviations I asked you earlier could stump a lot of people; do you believe that?"

Xie Wantang nodded; she believed it.

Everyone's purpose in learning things differs.

Some aren't interested in rote memorization of these abbreviations, but they will know this indicator when actually using it.

But it's obvious that Professor Wu is an enlightening teacher who values the basics.

This notion is the same as her master's.

To become outstanding in any field, one must not neglect the basics.

As the old saying goes, a towering building rises from level ground, so the foundation is most important.

"Just believe it; you passed the entry-level test smoothly. Are you interested in trying the advanced test?" Professor Wu was very satisfied with Xie Wantang and also interested.

Of course, as long as she doesn't marry Lu Chen and become his granddaughter-in-law, he has no objections to her.

"Professor Wu, the entry-level test is already passed; isn't that enough? You never mentioned there was an advanced test before, and Miss Xie hasn't prepared for it!" Lu Chen said defensively.

Professor Wu gave that kid a glance; Xie Wantang in the human world hadn't said anything, yet this kid was strangely odd to be so protective.

It's getting late, Xie Wantang's family rules are strict; I need to send her home early. Your so-called promotion test can be changed to the graduation exam after your training class ends, and we'll all take it together.

Just test one person—what's going on?

Hey, you little brat.

Finally, Professor Wu could only stroke his beard and glare, feigning anger at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen didn't care at all.

Xie Wantang just watched their grandfather-grandson interaction full of affection, saying nothing.

Lu Chen's original family is happier than Lu Yanshen's.

Professor Wu finally relented, "Alright, you first take Xie Wantang home; I'll have the waiter pack things here, and you can come pick me up later."

Okay.

Professor Wu, I'm leaving now, goodbye.

Yeah, class starts Saturday morning at nine; that's less than ten days away, we'll meet then, and at that point we'll be in a teacher-student relationship.

Professor Wu said.

Okay, thank you, Professor Wu, for accepting me this clumsy student.

Don't mention it, thank you, Lu Chen; without his recommendation, if you'd come to enroll directly, even if you passed the entrance exam, I'd advise you to withdraw.

Professor Wu glanced at Xie Wantang's legs.

The hint was obvious.

It's not that he dislikes disabled people; rather, some things are indeed not suitable for them to do.

Xie Wantang understood: "Okay, I'll thank Lu Chen later."

Soon, Lu Chen paid the bill and came back, pushing Xie Wantang away.

Along the way, Lu Chen kept trying to find topics to chat with Xie Wantang, but as soon as she got in the car she closed her eyes and feigned sleep, refusing to communicate, refusing to interact with Lu Chen.

All the way to the Qin Family estate, without Lu Chen calling, Xie Wantang opened her eyes on her own.

As Lu Chen's headlights swept over the Qin Family gate, the three Qin brothers stood side by side at the door, chatting, while the second and third brothers kept checking their watches.

The calmest was the eldest Qin brother.

Lu Chen blinked in surprise: "Xie Wantang has three good older brothers."

Xie Wantang: "……"