Chapter 1

"Single?" Liu Xia let out a cold laugh and glared at her, saying, "You have no idea how indifferent and heartless he is towards those girls."

Qi Nian's curiosity was instantly piqued: "How is he going to deal with you?"

Qi Nian was contemplating whether to continue his words and take the opportunity to bid farewell. He discreetly glanced at Ji Yanxin from the corner of his eye, but as soon as he cast a glance, he was caught red-handed.

Just as I was thinking of taking my leave, Ji Yanxin, who had not participated in the discussion, spoke up: "You all be careful and don't go past the curfew."

In those eyes, there was no contemplation, no hesitation, and not even a trace of familiarity to be seen... completely, she was forgotten

Li Yue was still adjusting the lecturer's chair on the podium. Seeing that everyone was busy and waiting for him, he waved his hand and said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and grab a good spot by the window on the second floor in Luocheng. Tonight, I will treat you all."

It seemed that he sensed her gaze, and the person who had been absentmindedly looking down suddenly turned his face. That cold and somewhat chilling look in his eyes was still like when they first met, standing there with the purity of freshly fallen snow.

Upon returning home, Liu Xia's voice, which had been suppressed all night, grew louder: "Qi Nian, why do you have to set your sights on our associate professor? Don't you know how many girls send love letters to our department every day?"

Liu Xia was not very interested in going to sing, and she made an excuse to take Qi Nian back, so she left as well

Yet, amidst Liu Xia's relentless assaults, Qi Nian still did not extinguish this spark of stars

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Ji Yanxin lowered his eyelids, calmly withdrew his hand that was pressing on the turntable, and picked up the teacup to take a sip of water

Qi Nian had always felt out of place, and it was only after she sat down at the window-side table on the second floor of the restaurant in Luocheng that she began to feel uncomfortable. She quietly tugged at Liu Xia's sleeve and said, "I think I should just leave since I am the only one from the Institute of Biochemistry at this gathering..."

It seems that there is such a person, once they appear, your eyes can only see them

Qi Nian immediately fell silent and followed the gaze of the crowd towards the staircase.

There are no issues at all

Liu Xia silently supported his forehead

Since Liu Xia informed Qi Nian that the Ji Yanxin she mentioned was very likely her professor, Qi Nian's heart has been fluttering ever since

She really does not have a favorable view of Qi Nian and Professor Ji, this lofty flower.

This conclusion left Qi Nian feeling as if he had inadvertently taken a hit from the Golden Cudgel of the Monkey King on behalf of the White Bone Demon, dazed and unable to conceal his profound sense of loss

Has the audio and video been debugged?

As the conversation concluded, he added, "Once you leave, this dining table will once again be filled with a bunch of unrefined gentlemen."

Qi Nian felt as if his throat had been constricted, experiencing a sudden suffocation

Ji Yanxin

Qi Nian thought for a moment and nodded: "I like him"

Liu Xia turned her head and shot her a glare: "You've been busy all day, so what's the big deal about leaving first?"

Liu Xia let out a laugh, saying, "You wouldn't believe it, but I've been inquiring about Professor Ji for you lately, and Li Yue has secretly been giving me a hard time..."

Liu Xia let out a soft "Eh" and excitedly pinched Qi Nian's thigh hard under the table

Liu Xia let out a "tch" and looked at her for a moment with an expression of "a child is beyond teaching," before finally saying, "Come, come, come."

His life experience is akin to having a cheat code, incomparable to that of ordinary people, and more importantly, he possesses high attractiveness

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As Ji Yanxin left, Qi Nian also began to stir restlessly, wanting to return.

The matter of love at first sight, when presented before her, how could she be so disbelieving

Qi Nian made an effort to listen for a while—um, but truly could not understand

Qi Nian scratched his head, just about to respond, when the originally bustling chatter suddenly quieted down.

Ji Yanxin lowered his head to listen to Li Yue speaking, adjusting to the other person's pace, walking somewhat slowly

Qi Nian casually remarked while closing the refrigerator, "They simply do not possess a heart as strong as mine. No matter how indifferent and heartless he is towards me, I can withstand it, and I only grow stronger in the face of adversity"

In the dead of night, he still insisted on having her formulate the "annual plan," striving to achieve the goal of making Ji Yanshin fall head over heels without her noticing.

Liu Xia quickly checked off the completed tasks on the paper, looked at the venue that had been set up, raised her sore arms, and mischievously leaned her entire weight onto Qi Nian's shoulder: "Finally done"

Qi Nian opened the refrigerator to find her a drink, and upon hearing this, she muttered, "But he is single"

In the atmosphere of silence

She immediately pretended to be looking at the streetlights, scanning past without glancing sideways

The last dish served was sweet and sour ribs, which are said to be a signature dish of Los Angeles. Qi Nian had been envious for quite some time, but just as the ribs made a full rotation on the serving platter and finally came to her in front, the moment she reached out with her chopsticks to pick them up, before she could even touch the plate, the platter spun again

Beside him was the old window just propped up by the landlady, through which the twilight cast a hue on his brows and eyes, as if they were coated with a layer of colored wax. The white shirt reflected the last glow of the sunset at the horizon, slightly yellowing. It seemed to carry the weight of ancient history, stepping from the dim twilight into the brightness.

Liu Xia blushed and said, "Pah! What business is it of yours! You should worry more about yourself. I noticed that Professor Ji didn't even spare you a glance tonight; he doesn't recognize you at all.

It has been hung up

Qi Nian was pinched by Liu Xia until she cried out in pain. Once Liu Xia released her grip, she shoved a drink into her hand and glared at her fiercely, saying, "I will report you to Li Yue later!"

It is evident that I am also aware of this

Qi Nian and Liu Xia sat in the outermost positions. Just as Ji Yanxin had taken his first step away, Qi Nian followed closely behind. As they descended the stairs, she silently blushed upon seeing the exposed nape of his neck beneath his neatly trimmed short hair

Liu Xia's classmate happened to overhear a conversation between two people and laughed: "In the School of Biochemistry, there are many monks but few resources, with only two left, one has gotten married, and the other has gone into domestic sales... you cannot leave."

Quiet down, and you will hear the sound of footsteps coming from the wooden staircase.

Liu Xia watched as Qi Nian walked and gradually became familiar, and suddenly said: "... ..."

This is a firm determination to pursue Ji Yanxin

Fortunately, Ji Yanxin's gaze did not linger for long; after a brief exchange of glances, he averted his eyes and walked over casually

It is rare for the Institute of Biochemistry to gather so many people together. Seeing that there is still plenty of time, they began to discuss where to go next

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Liu Xia pulled Qi Nian behind the screen. Worried that others might overhear, she deliberately lowered her voice: "Are you serious?"

These words have been repeatedly mentioned by Liu Xia to Qi Nian over the past few days

It is precisely that the young Qian Qian is stubborn, while the barber's burden is only warm at one end

The meat has flown away

It is somewhat different from now

The discussion has shifted to academia, theory, and experimentation

Aloof and indifferent

Seeing Liu Xia throughout the entire process is simply hard to bear

However, when she saw him again, the first thing that came to Qi Nian's mind was the image of him leaning against the car door, writing down his name and number for her.

At this time, the leisure activities consisted either of cruising the streets or singing at KTV. The number of boys was overwhelming, almost completely overshadowing the two girls present who suggested going for a drive, and they unanimously decided to go sing K.

It is Ji Yanxin!

Liu Xia casually sent the class schedule to Qi Nian's WeChat, then playfully pinched her rosy cheek: "Don't say I didn't help you. From now on, it's up to you. If you manage to win over Professor Ji, I will have to call you 'Shimu' (the wife of a teacher)"

She hooked her arm around Qi Nian's neck and leaned against the countertop, pulling out her phone: "I have a good thing for you"

As Ji Yanxin arrived, the previously unrestrained atmosphere immediately became much more subdued

Everyone is at peace

Qi Nian came over early to help, and now he is so exhausted that he doesn't have the strength to push her away; he merely kicked her leg to signal her to be more self-aware

After enjoying a hearty meal and drinks, Ji Yanjin went to settle the bill

Is this possible

In order to avoid appearing too ignorant, Qi Nian could only bury himself in hard work.

In the moment before, Liu Xia was somewhat listless, but upon hearing the words "treating guests," he instantly came alive as if he had been invigorated by a shot of adrenaline

Associate Professor at the Biochemistry Research Institute of B University. Holds a Doctor's degree from the California Institute of Technology in the United States, and has published several highly influential papers. Due to an exceptionally impressive resume, he was directly appointed as an Associate Professor at the Biochemistry Research Institute of B University.

As Qi Nian approached, he saw Liu Xia's slender fingers tapping on the phone screen a few times, bringing up a class schedule: "I have circled all of Professor Ji's classes. Apart from going to the laboratory for experiments, the other courses are all in the classroom. You can come and audit the classes."

Qi Nian truly felt embarrassed this time to go along, as she did not live on campus and her rented apartment was not far from the school

Then the atmosphere at the dining table suddenly changed