The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 753 - Chapter 753 Chapter 752 This Awful First Meeting

Chapter 753: Chapter 752: This Awful First Meeting Chapter 753: Chapter 752: This Awful First Meeting Kang Hongbin abruptly stood up, his brain still feeling a bit short of oxygen.

“I refuse? I, I…”

He began to speak, trembling with anger, “I treasure her like a precious child, how could I possibly refuse?!”

Seeing this, the other party quickly tried to console him, “Yes, I was thinking that someone who values talent as much as you would certainly not miss out on this genius with full marks. But there are rumors outside claiming that it’s our Qing University that doesn’t want her.”

As he spoke, he sincerely added, “Moreover, they specifically mentioned it was the spot held by the Dean of the Physics Department at Qing University.”

Kang Hongbin felt as if he had a lump stuck in his chest, unable to breathe properly.

“…This is slander, this is absolutely slander! Is it someone from Beijing University behind this?”

The young teacher couldn’t help but offer a comforting smile, “Then you’ve lost out to Beijing University this time. It was their president who named Lu Mian as not needed. Have you forgotten? The affiliated school of Beijing University returned from Wucheng in defeat just a few months ago.”

“That’s good!” Kang Hongbin’s mood instantly improved, and after calming down a bit, he started to mull over, “Wucheng… Wucheng…”

The young teacher reminded him, “The student who stood you up last year was from Wucheng.”

Kang ‘Stood-up’ Hongbin suddenly came to a realization, grinding his teeth, “Right, it’s that place!”

Whenever this incident was mentioned, he became particularly depressed, visibly in a foul mood, which he took some time to inwardly digest, then suddenly became anxious.

“Could this be their new way of rejecting me?”

“Surely not, Dean. You couldn’t be that unlucky…”

—-

The next day was Saturday, no classes needed to be attended.

Lu Mian, having finished exercising downstairs early in the morning, got busy at home for a while afterward.

She had a pile of work accumulated; the stock market needed constant attention, and there were plenty of big and small matters in IEG. Her inbox was filled with numerous emails and she dealt with the important ones first.

Ya Ling was busy with surgeries and had temporarily transferred some tasks to Handsome Yu. Handsome Yu organized everything meticulously, one thing after another, in perfect order.

Amidst the multitude of tasks, an acquisition contract caught Lu Mian’s attention.

Someone wanted to acquire MM Ji Restaurant?

After glancing over it, she casually replied with two words: Not selling.

Lu Mian managed all her tasks in an orderly and efficient manner amidst the bustle.

In the midst of her busy schedule, she would also take a pen and swiftly write down something on paper.

Having experienced quite a few things in Shencheng, the life-risking companionship of four friends, the resolute choices of friends and colleagues, and the touching gestures from Xiao Qimo, Lu Mian gained many insights. Her inspiration for composing music surged, and she produced an unprecedented number of pieces.

After dealing with all these matters, it was almost noon.

She wore a cotton linen nightgown and scuffed her feet into slippers, wandering next door in a loose and casual manner.

Knocking twice on the door with no response, but still hearing sounds from inside, Lu Mian entered the password directly.

150513

That was a day for Director Qimo to remember for a lifetime.

After the beep-beep of the security door unlocking, Lu Mian walked in without any precaution.

She hadn’t taken more than a few steps past the bathroom door when she unexpectedly encountered someone.

It was an older man with somewhat white hair.

He was dressed in pajamas with two buttons undone, lacking energy as he adjusted his waistband, looking as if he hadn’t fully woken up yet.

Lu Mian’s state wasn’t much better.

She never cared much about her appearance; her hair had grown a bit long, and she’d simply tied it up behind her head, aware of how messy it was.

Both were quite surprised, their gazes meeting in the air.

An awkward atmosphere began to spread.

Xiao Jianli was the first to recover, exclaiming with a sudden realization, “Lu Mian?”

Lu Mian snapped back to reality, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly as she tentatively uttered, “Grandpa Xiao,” which floated out in a somewhat hollow tone.

Both had recognized each other.

They looked down at each other’s outfits, both awkward and embarrassed.

What a terrible first meeting!

Xiao Jianli quickly straightened his clothes and, while Lu Mian was still somewhat stunned, turned around and drifted back into the bedroom.

From the direction of the bedroom, a particularly resistant voice could be heard.

“Let’s start over! This meeting doesn’t count!”

“…” Is that even allowed?

Well, that’s just great.

Lu Mian quickly turned back to her own room, and after closing the door, she patted her chest.

So annoying!

She hadn’t been told by Director Qi that Grandfather Xiao lived here, so she didn’t pay much attention to her attire. Now, appearing before the elderly man for the first time in such an impolite manner, her delicate little face was somewhat vexed.

She hurried back to her room, swiftly changed into a different set of clothes, and let down her hair, combing it until it was smooth.

At this moment, Xiao Qimo was busy with IEG matters in the bedroom.

After much roundabout investigation, he discovered that besides the office and Interpol, which had been investigating the Lost Case and the kidnapping, the related “Team Two” was also quietly tracking this case.

One could tell from the fact that they had accessed related information before; they had even appeared at Shencheng IEG Branch, helping Lu Mian and Wa Zhiqi to get access to the information they needed.

He didn’t know how much time he had wasted piecing together these few scraps of evidence.

And thinking back to that day in the group chat, seeing Team Two asking Team Three for enriched uranium only confirmed his suspicions further.

The potency of 10g of enriched uranium was about enough to flatten Yinye Island.

Team Two’s Demon…

Xiao Qimo muttered this name under his breath–could it be that he helped them and also blew up Yinye Island?

Uncertain of the man’s motives, he kept the matter to himself for the time being.

As he was carefully considering these issues, some noise from his grandfather came from outside.

Xiao Qimo rose from his desk and, somewhat impatiently, opened the door for Xiao Jianli.

“What’s the matter?”

“…” Xiao Jianli had already changed his clothes.

The old man, dressed in a suit, looked sprightly and amiable, and even with age, he carried the charm of a handsome grandfather.

Xiao Qimo looked puzzled.

“Well, why don’t you ask Mianmian out for lunch at noon? It’s the weekend today; she should be free, right?”

“Oh,” Xiao Qimo replied calmly and unemotionally.

“She lives next door. If you want to see her, just knock on her door.”

“Next, next door?” Xiao Jianli suddenly realized, no wonder that girl also had a “homely” look.

“Then don’t just stand there, quickly take me over!” He needed to quickly improve his impression in the eyes of the young girl.

Xiao Qimo rubbed his temples and hadn’t even agreed when he saw the old man dragging a huge plush bear out of the bedroom.

“…”

“Let’s go, my good grandson.”

“Are you sure you want to give this to her?”

“Positive. I asked quite a few old buddies, and they all said it was a good idea.”

“…” Xiao Qimo wordlessly made way for Xiao Jianli and his bear, leaving a good distance between them.

The two of them went to knock on the next-door neighbor’s door.

By this time, Lu Mian had almost finished tidying up, kicked her dirty clothes into the closet, and went to open the door.

Without seeing Xiao Qimo and Grandfather Xiao, her view was blocked by a massive object.

What the heck?

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