The Undercover Heir is Actually Tycoon's Secret Girlfriend
Chapter 35: Academician

Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Academician

"I’m not..." She was stunned, her eyes red from grievance, "I didn’t know, my phone broke these past couple of days, I only just found out about it..."

Indeed.

The school had no evidence pointing to her.

Seeing the beauty on the verge of tears, classmates rushed over tenderly to comfort her.

Yang Yuli was instantly infuriated, "A bunch of idiots! They’ve been led by the nose and don’t even know it!"

Rong Meng gently furrowed her brows, lowered her eyes, her expression somber.

It was her oversight.

This incident didn’t affect Rong Zhi.

She added Shen Luoluo on WeChat, and after having a meal together, they went to the hospital to check on Rong Jiazze’s throat recovery.

Rong Fangjun scolded Rong Qichuo severely, punishing him to kneel in the ancestral hall for three days.

Rong Xian’an felt embarrassed to face Rong Zhi, and avoided her whenever possible.

Seeing her beloved son being punished, Ying Man turned her anger towards Rong Zhi, hated her bitterly, refused to go home, and decided to stay in the hospital.

Weekend.

Rong Zhi didn’t return to the Rong Family last night; she stayed at Huqing District.

She left around noon.

Zhao Hecheng’s people were waiting outside the district, and she got into the car and left.

...

In the Rong Family’s study.

Rong Xian’an sipped tea, his tone deep, "A few days ago, after concluding the mechanical seminar, Academician Zhao launched a new engineering project upon returning home. They lack people now, if you can get in, it would be beneficial both to the company and yourself."

The world today emphasizes mechanical development, the Rong Family initially prospered in this field, Rong Qichuo will inevitably need to learn something about it if he is to take over the family business.

Rong Qichuo is currently studying at Jing University, one of the top dual first-class universities alongside Qing University in Hua Country.

His personal record could be described as perfect and impressive.

Rong Qichuo sipped his tea, the faint pain from his knees made him not respond immediately.

Grandpa actually made him kneel for three whole days!

Nearly ruined his knees!

"There are other professors at the Engineering College, they won’t come to the university to pick people." He held back his temper, pressing his lips, highlighting the key point.

Rong Xian’an chuckled, "I heard that this year Jing University will cooperate with the Engineering College to select three students from the student body to participate in the engineering project."

"The main focus is on learning, not so much on helping."

In recent years, Hua Country’s mechanical industry has become increasingly bleak, unable to deliver works that satisfy the nation and the world. The authorities are anxious, urging the people below to vigorously dig out talent.

This cooperation opportunity emerged, otherwise entering the National Mechanical Engineering Institute wouldn’t be so easy.

Rong Qichuo was initially stunned, then burst with immense joy, "Really?!"

"Absolutely, I’ve already started getting connections, before entering the Engineering College there’s an assessment, spend this time preparing for the assessment."

Rong Qichuo’s heart was overwhelmed with joy by this news.

He has been deeply engaged in research and learning about mechanics from a young age, winning numerous awards. He was admitted to Jing University with outstanding grades, consistently among the top three in the mechanical department during his studies. This time, the spot to participate in the engineering project will definitely be his!

The gloom from being punished for days dissipated, he calmed his excited emotions, looked at Rong Xian’an with determination, "Dad, rest assured, I will pass the assessment and enter the Engineering College!"

...

Haitai Building.

In the private room, melodious music played, a delicate green-white lotus porcelain incense burner released faint incense, filling the room, a scent comforting and pleasant.

Zhao Hecheng, over sixty, his hair mixed gray and white, deep-set wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, was adding incense to the burner.

The door sounded softly, Zhao Hecheng looked up.

A young man casually strolled in.

"You’re here, have a seat." Zhao Hecheng set aside the incense spoon, his tone warm.

Rong Zhi took a seat.

Zhao Hecheng surveyed the porcelain burner and handed over the incense spoon, "You’re more familiar with this, would you add two scoops?"

She was knowledgeable about incense and medicine, not a secret among those who knew her.

Taking the incense spoon, she fiddled with it lightly, laughed, "That’s too much, next time Grandpa Zhao, better not. Too much of this incense can cause headaches."

The assistant behind made a slight gasp.

With Zhao Hecheng’s status, as the head of the National Mechanical Engineering Institute, a first-class state academician, a titan in the mechanical world, respected and revered, Rong Zhi did not flatter him at all, but instead pointed out errors!

The assistant shook his head helplessly, waiting for Zhao Hecheng to speak and send Rong Zhi away.

But after waiting and waiting, he still displayed the same peaceful demeanor, showing no sign of anger.

"Indeed, the incense from Haitai Building doesn’t appeal to you," Zhao Hecheng chuckled, "Are you planning to stay in Beijing for long or just temporarily?"

"Staying long-term," Rong Zhi responded succinctly, then looked towards behind Zhao Hecheng, her eyebrows slightly raised, "Have a new assistant?"

"Xiao Liu is on leave, resting, so he sent him to accompany me for two days. This is a new recruit from the Engineering College this year, named Lin Qiming."

Rong Zhi nodded, "Young and promising, not bad."

Looking around twenty-three or twenty-four, Lin Qiming indeed seemed young, considering the average age in the Engineering College was approaching thirty.

Zhao Hecheng’s interest was immediately piqued, "Indeed, this young man excels both academically and practically, graduated with a master’s last year, now pursuing a doctorate. Interested in mentoring?"

Lin Qiming: "???"

Zhao Hecheng was serious.

When he got to know Rong Zhi, she was merely sixteen, yet she held a doctorate in the mechanical field, stunningly talented. He invited her multiple times to join the Mechanical Engineering Institute, but was repeatedly turned down.

He certainly wouldn’t give up easily.

Rong Zhi is destined to be part of the Mechanical Engineering Institute!

"Xiao Lin is young, quick and efficient, easy to mentor, precisely when you’re around Beijing, lacking someone to take care of you. Let him serve as your driver."

Zhao Hecheng spoke while gesturing for Lin Qiming to step forward, his words flowing like a salesperson.

Rong Zhi’s lips curled slightly, fingertips tapping the table, "Grandpa Zhao, if you keep pushing him out, he’s going to cry."

"What’s there to cry about," Zhao Hecheng raised his eyebrows, sounding stern, "It’s his good fortune to be with you!"

Lin Qiming: "...how about you take this fortune?"

Following Rong Zhi?

Was Academician Zhao joking with him!

His voice too soft, Zhao Hecheng didn’t catch it, "What?"

Lin Qiming’s expression tightened, "Nothing!"

Zhao Hecheng lightly clicked his tongue, pointed at Rong Zhi, slowly asking, "Know which school she graduated from?"

Lin Qiming shook his head.

He didn’t know Rong Zhi, of course he wouldn’t know.

"Mai Lun University, mechanical department doctorate."

Lin Qiming: "??!"

That’s the internationally top-ranked institution! Still the mechanical department! Must be joking?!

Utterly astonished, Lin Qiming widened his eyes in disbelief, carefully examining Rong Zhi, the more he looked, the more it seemed impossible, "Absolutely impossible, she’s at most eighteen, hasn’t even graduated high school!"

"Haven’t you heard of ’there’s always someone better out there’?" Zhao Hecheng scoffed, "Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean others can’t."

"This one right here is the mechanical genius your principal went to great lengths to invite back as a teacher!"

What the hell.

Lin Qiming was dumbfounded.

After a moment, a sudden flash of insight struck him, his voice inadvertently rose, "Couldn’t he be the infamous mechanical genius from back then, who dazzled the world with a graduation project?!"

Two years ago, Mai Lun University revealed a mechanical piece, exquisitely designed, of widespread utility and immense profit. Once unveiled, it shook the entire mechanical world.

The creator was low-key, Mai Lun University respected his wishes, thoroughly encrypting his identity, not disclosing a shred of information to this day.

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