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Chapter 45 - 45 45 Seeking Follow-up Reads Does Nan Zhubin Have a Problem

45: Chapter 45 (Seeking Follow-up Reads) Does Nan Zhubin Have a Problem?

45: Chapter 45 (Seeking Follow-up Reads) Does Nan Zhubin Have a Problem?

Nan Zhubin remained expressionless, displaying a surprised look with socially appropriate speed.

Meanwhile, he used this time to swiftly search through his memories.

He remembered.

“Senior,” he responded to the small-eyed student.

At the same time, he turned to the Big Nose student, “Junior.”

“Long time no see.”

In general, at school, those who enrolled later address those who enrolled earlier as “senior” or “senior sister” out of respect.

In graduate school, if they are working under the same supervisor in a research group, the relationship is even closer than outside the group.

At this time, more classical terms like “senior” or “senior sister” are commonly used, showing respect and closeness at the same time.

The small-eyed and Big Nose students were once under the same great supervisor with Nan Zhubin as senior and junior brothers.

Nan Zhubin looked at Big Nose, “You’re in grad school now?

I remember when I left, you were still in your fourth year.”

Big Nose nodded somewhat awkwardly.

Small Eyes sighed, “Long time no see.”

Nan Zhubin nodded, “Indeed.”

The three of them began to exchange pleasantries.

The bearded man stood to the side watching them chat, slightly frowning.

He looked at Nan Zhubin— wasn’t this baby-faced guy claiming he didn’t know these two students before?

How come he suddenly started a cheerful ‘long time no see’ conversation with them?

Could it be that he was just saying whatever came to his mind to brush him off earlier?

The bearded man shook his head to dismiss this notion.

Since that day’s exchange meeting, due to being selected as lecture assistants together, the bearded man and Nan Zhubin had more opportunities for work-related exchanges, which made them quite familiar with each other.

Although he was embarrassed at the exchange meeting, the bearded man, upon reflecting, realized that he was actually taken advantage of, trying to set a trap for Nan Zhubin, only to fall into it himself again.

As a psychological consultant, the bearded man was adept at correcting irrational beliefs, and with Weng Pinting’s occasional mediation, even if they couldn’t be called “friends,” their relationship was better than that of typical colleagues.

Because of this, the bearded man sensed something unusual about Nan Zhubin.

“He clearly said he didn’t know them at first, but after meeting, he claimed ‘long time no see’ and started chatting.”

“And before the chat, didn’t he hesitate for a moment?”

With the sensitivity of a psychological consultant, the bearded man began to recall those rumors about Nan Zhubin.

“A young man brimming with talent but lost his halo due to an accident.”

“Could it be…”

A guess emerged.

The bearded man’s gaze toward Nan Zhubin unconsciously changed.

He even began to show sympathy.

…

“Senior, were you close to Nan Zhubin back then?”

After returning to their seats, Big Nose asked Small Eyes curiously.

When Nan Zhubin was expelled, Big Nose was still an undergraduate and didn’t interact much with others in the supervisor’s research group.

There were many things he didn’t understand.

“Close?

Not really, we barely saw each other once a month, and it was hard to talk even if we met.”

“Oh.” Big Nose seemed to understand but didn’t.

“To be honest, if there’s anything…”

Small Eyes said slowly, “After he was expelled, his project resources and visitors were all transferred to me.”

Big Nose sensed something was off in the atmosphere.

Really?

This sounded like there was a big connection!

He couldn’t help but ask, “So, senior, what’s our goal now?”

Small Eyes nodded toward the school leaders sitting behind them, “We mustn’t let Nan Zhubin perform well in this lecture.

When it’s his turn to speak, try to ask some tricky questions.”

If the main lecturer has brought assistants, they won’t be the only ones presenting.

There will be about half an hour reserved for the assistants.

Whether sharing experiences as non-experts or communicating as peers, they will have some stage time as practice and reward.

It’s also convenient for taking photos.

This is why the bearded consultant is so eager for the lecture: it’s a chance to practice, show off, build credentials, and expand connections.

“But senior, is it necessary to take such actions?

Many teachers and leaders are watching.”

“Previously, we didn’t know why he came back, but now that we know he’s just here for a lecture, isn’t it fine to let him finish and leave?”

Upon hearing Big Nose’s words, Small Eyes snorted coldly.

“Do you think experts come to give lectures just for the sake of the lecture?”

As a master’s level senior, he explained the intricacies, “An expert lecture is just one purpose.

Do you believe that the students attending are really there to listen?

Barely any listen.

So why does the school still put so much effort into inviting an expert?”

The junior blinked, “Why?”

“Because the leaders and teachers need experts to personally visit ‘in the name of the lecture.’ The important part isn’t the lecture—it’s the interaction between the expert and the college after the lecture, especially with a first-time visiting expert and institution.

You’ll see, later there will surely be some joint projects or internship programs with the college.

The lecture is just the beginning; there’s much more to come.”

“If things don’t go smoothly, Nan Zhubin might use this to change his status and return to our college, or even our research group…

then things would be troublesome.”

Upon hearing this, Big Nose’s eyes turned apprehensive, “So, should we take petty actions for such an important lecture?”

Small Eyes quietly rebuked, “Do you think this is a place for students like us to take ‘petty actions’?

But we can take ‘proper actions’ to achieve our goals.”

“The Q&A session after the lecture is part of the routine.

We just have to find Nan Zhubin’s flaws, or even without flaws, use the most advanced research and knowledge to shut him up.

This way, even if the experts behind him don’t deduct points, the school leaders won’t give him any chance to return.”

Big Nose hesitated, “Was Nan Zhubin very capable before?

The teacher praised him several times, saying he was the best among us.”

Small Eyes showed a confident expression and reassured, “Students in the psychology field find it hard to improve once they leave academia and the lab.

Nan Zhubin has already gone for almost a year, and I’ve been studying all along.

The current me and him are no longer the old me and him.”

“…

Senior.”

“What, you don’t have confidence in me?”

“No, I just wonder, is this really necessary?”

Small Eyes’ gaze was profound, “You don’t understand, there’s absolutely a reason Nan Zhubin can’t come back.”

“…

Senior.”

“Any more questions?”

“No, I just feel like Nan Zhubin keeps looking our way.

Has he noticed something?”

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