Chapter 474: Damn! This woman found me out!

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As Yuan's words fell, countless gazes in the classroom immediately turned toward Zhang Jie, while he pointed at himself with a puzzled expression.

Um, yes, that's the one by the window over there.

The rest of you can go after class; you come with me.

Not understanding Yuan's intention, the crowd cast various sympathetic, envious, or inquisitive glances; Zhang Jie could only grit his teeth and follow.

He really didn't understand why Yuan had summoned him; he felt he hadn't done anything wrong—was it just that he spaced out in class?

As Zhang Jie left, the previously quiet atmosphere instantly became lively.

After all, Teacher Yuan had never set such a precedent; even trying to strike up a conversation with her is extremely difficult, so if you don't understand something in class, she won't explain it again after class.

So, Yuan is known for being aloof, which saves her a lot of trouble, but also makes others' understanding of her increasingly one-sided.

Actually, she simply doesn't want to waste that mental energy—how contradictory, she remembers everyone but won't spend the brainpower to explain some problems.

Is that the guy who signed up for twenty-one courses all at once?

That must be him....

I hope he won't be given a hard time.

Meanwhile, Zhang Jie followed behind Yuan, his mind already considering countless possibilities, while also feeling somewhat unreal.

This is the legendary figure who invented Ship Life, a top-tier scientist of the Star Alliance! He actually stands right before me and even tells me to follow her.

Well, putting this on my résumé would probably be quite valuable.

Okay, I'm overthinking; I should just think about what to do if she really gives me a hard time later.

Although he doesn't think such a person would be idle enough to seek trouble for him.

After following Yuan for a while, we finally arrived at her so-called office, a place that could truly be called the Comprehensive Building.

Please have a seat.

Don't worry too much; I'm just curious about your IQ.

My IQ?

Yuan said, waving her hand, and a holographic helmet appeared over Zhang Jie's head.

Yes, I'm curious about how your brain differs from a normal person's—your cerebral regions, your thinking, your intellect—I want to know it all.

Damn! Damn damn damn! The worst is coming!

He really misjudged Yuan's interest in him; this is worse than her seeking him out for something!

If she really has designs on his brain, who knows whether human female ingenuity could rescue him....

Rest assured, I'm a moral scholar.

Well, for now I can be sure she won't suddenly do anything to me; that should be fine....

No problem my ass! He still has a whole bunch of Nightmares in his head! If Yuan sees them, wouldn't that be even more disastrous?

Um.... Sorry, I must refuse.

My request is not without compensation.

You can think it over; I'm merely analyzing your brain's data.

Um, let me think.

'Let her look! I don't believe she can see me!'

The Nightmare spoke, shedding its arrogance and disguise, revealing its true nature, leaving Zhang Jie speechless.

Alright, I agree.

A wise choice,

Then... let's begin.

All done.

Zhang Jie:?????

He had just closed his eyes, bracing for some discomfort, and you finished already?

No, it turns out you can finish it in an instant....

Then you actually didn't need to tell me....

Just that little chat we had was enough to gather hundreds of samples, and you even specially told him—Yuan really is a remarkable person!

Hmm.... Beyond expectations, completely failing to reach genius level.

Yuan lightly nodded, looking at Zhang Jie.

The data shows you're only thirty percent above the average IQ here; what enabled you to make such progress?

Yuan looked at Zhang Jie with doubt; for the first time, ripples appeared in her otherwise still, ancient-well eyes.

Is it hard work? Nonstop studying? Or is your comprehension surpassing that of ordinary people?

Just talent, just talent.

Zhang Jie was sweating bullets from the questioning, his whole body numb—was this praise or a dig?

It doesn't matter; no matter how you did it, your learning ability deserves praise.

Yuan fell silent for a moment, eyes closed in thought.

Hmm....

Or could it be related to those Nightmares tied to the mental barriers in your brain?

'Damn! This woman found me out!'

The Nightmare let out a sharp explosive sound in Zhang Jie's brain, and he instantly panicked, stepping back without a sound.

'Nightmare! You've screwed me over!'

How could I know this woman could see me?! I'm obviously already hidden deep in your brain!

You damn pitfall!!!

Qiong narrowed her eyes, as if she had made some kind of decision, nodded slightly, opened her eyes, and was about to say something.

But I saw Zhang Jie had already retreated to the doorway; if she opened her eyes even a second later, Zhang Jie would have to just open the door and slip away.

"......."

"Come back, I didn't intend to do anything to you."

"Ahahaha.... Professor Yuan, I thought you were letting me go...."

Yuan glanced at Zhang Jie helplessly; this student is really... cautious!

"Research on heavenly disasters is something any scholar in this era cannot avoid."

"And you are obviously the boldest person I've ever seen."

Yuan lifted her gaze to Zhang Jie; this time, she was genuinely interested in Zhang Jie.

"Hmm, Zhang Jie, right?"

"Would you deign to be my true student?"

"As long as you pass all 21 courses you choose."

"I...."

Zhang Jie fell into deep thought; becoming Yuan's student is not an ordinary matter.

Although Zhang Jie was indeed tempted, he actually didn't want to develop too deep a relationship with such a person....

"Professor Yuan.... I might...."

"If you come, I'll give you five Ship Lives, plus my assistant's work."

"Uh.... no.... I...."

"Add another five, and I'll later assist you in researching Nightmare; the results will be yours."

"Really not.... Professor Yuan.... I really...."

"Twenty Ship Lives, can't be any more."

"Good! Then it's settled, Professor Yuan! I believe we'll surely cooperate happily!"

Yuan:.....

"I definitely didn't change my mind because of the Ship Lives!!!"