Study Monster Cultivation System-Chapter 345: Most things that are known to be wrong... can’t be changed.

Li Zheng knew well that judging a person by their scholarship was wrong.

But he couldn’t change it.

Just as judging by appearance, a handsome face will indeed gain appreciation from everyone at first sight, which is biologically determined; no amount of moral advocacy can change that.

Li Zheng’s practice of judging by scholarship was similar; an overwhelming academic power would gain his respect right away, and that was driven by its almost demonic nature; no amount of objective explanation would be of any use.

Strangely, even though Li Zheng tried to show respect and humility,

Chu Youhua actually felt a trace of contempt.

Others certainly wouldn’t feel it, but Chu Youhua could.

Just like a top-tier beauty, long accustomed to the astonished, longing, or jealous gazes of those around her,

suddenly encounters a look of disgust, nausea, or incomprehension.

For that beauty, such a glance would be exceptionally jarring, even leading her to wonder if she had forgotten to put on clothes.

As for Chu Youhua, he too had long grown familiar with respect, flattery, and jealousy.

The fleeting contempt and doubt in Li Zheng’s eyes were something he had not encountered in a long time.

Perhaps the last time was several years ago when he first met Jie Qifen in the experimental building.

That was many years ago, Jie Qifen didn’t say a word, didn’t even change his walking pace, only his mouth turned up slightly.

Chu Youhua did not want to care about it rationally but could never forget that hook-like corner of the mouth. That was not disdain born from jealousy but a fundamental disagreement, as if seeing through everything.

What do you know?

Chu Youhua wanted to say that, but he held back, instead leading Li Zheng and Jie Qifen to sit together. He looked at the silent Li Zheng and smiled, "You look like someone who works diligently. Don’t be nervous, just speak your mind."

"Hey, Li Zheng is just too introspective and bad at expressing himself," Jie Qifen teased from the side, "Maybe he’s just too nervous to speak, meeting the scientist he admires most."

"He’s just a research worker, nothing worth worship," Chu Youhua then asked, "Li Zheng, I see that you have the strength to enter the national team in all five subjects, so why haven’t you participated in any international competition?"

Li Zheng quickly replied, "I was busy with work internships at the time and it wasn’t convenient to go abroad."

"It was for the Aerospace First Institute’s key Yellow-2 project," Jie Qifen actively added, "Back then, he mainly worked on simulation systems and algorithmic tasks, and he sought my advice. We discussed quite deep mathematical problems. Furthermore, he also spent some time in the engine team, and this series of rich engineering experiences are very suitable for Director Chu’s project."

Chu Youhua nodded with a smile in return; this resume was certainly impressively polished, but for a high school student, it seemed a bit too fantastical.

Chu Youhua then asked, "So young, yet performing so outstandingly, there must be some coverage in the aerospace system, right? News interviews or internal publications?"

Li Zheng nodded and responded, "The aerospace system places a strong emphasis on collective honor, usually recognizing teams rather than individuals publicly, and indeed, I am too young. Releasing such publicity could invite social skepticism and unnecessary trouble."

"Hmm..." Chu Youhua nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked, "When you left, did anyone within the system... provide any evaluation?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jie Qifen immediately patted Li Zheng, "Recommendation letters."

Li Zheng felt at the opening of his bag, looking somewhat troubled.

Jie Qifen had previously explained the matter of the recommendation letters, as the period working in aerospace was a bit obscure and almost unbelievable, requiring a leader’s endorsement for verification.

Li Zheng did indeed bring them but was reluctant to show them.

It wasn’t that he wanted to keep a low profile on purpose.

It’s just that he really didn’t understand Chu Youhua well enough right now.

Submitting the recommendation letter was essentially a request to be taken under someone’s wing.

This door was not one that couldn’t be knocked on, but Li Zheng at least wanted to learn more.

After all, he wasn’t someone without options for a mentor; there were quite a few Zhou Yis waiting to collaborate with him.

Seeing Li Zheng hesitate, Chu Youhua thought he couldn’t produce one and quickly raised his hand to smooth things over, "No problem, if you didn’t bring it this time, you can do it next time. We’re all from the School of Physics; it’s not like we’re only meeting this once."

"Teacher Chu, I’ve chosen Yingpei," Li Zheng explained.

"Oh?" Chu Youhua turned to look at Jie Qifen with an incredulous expression, "Li Zheng isn’t from the School of Physics?"

"Ah, ah, ah... It’s my fault for not making it clear. Yingpei, Yingpei." Jie Qifen quickly turned his head and made frantic eye signals to Li Zheng, "Anyway, you’re going to transfer to the School of Physics in the future, right?"

"Not necessarily," Li Zheng answered honestly.

"Come on, stop pretending!" Jie Qifen became anxious.

"But it’s really not certain."

"Hahaha," Chu Youhua laughed, "No worries, no worries. It’s my own assumption. I thought that since Li Zheng came to see me, he must have settled on a direction in physics."

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"That’s definite," Jie Qifen chimed in as if he had found a lifeline, "Li Zheng has always been very interested in Director Chu’s research. He has studied every one of your papers without missing any."

Chu Youhua gave a smile and turned to Li Zheng, "Then, what are your thoughts? You can also provide opinions."

"My impression is..." Li Zheng thought for a moment and chose to be honest, "I completely don’t understand it."

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Pfft..."

The teacher reading the newspaper across from them suddenly laughed, shaking the newspaper uncontrollably in his hand.

Jie Qifen clutched his head in pain.

Chu Youhua also looked slightly embarrassed but maintained a smile, "After all, it’s all doctoral-level work. It’s normal if you don’t understand it. What about the other aspects? Since you have experience with rockets and you understand computers, any thoughts on the engineering aspects mentioned in the papers?"

Li Zheng continued to be honest, "There was nothing particularly impressive about the engineering design; as for condensed matter and quantum materials, I couldn’t understand any of it."

The more Jie Qifen listened, the more desperate he became, his face visibly darkening.

Do you really have to be this brutally honest!

Chu Youhua, however, seemed unfazed and went on to ask, "Speaking more broadly, what is your intuitive opinion about the research our team is conducting, and if you were to join in, which area would you hope to work on?"

"I have the utmost respect for your research, even to the point of awe," Li Zheng nodded, "But I still need time to study and understand it. Therefore, I’m not in a position to offer any opinion, and for the same reason, I am certainly not equipped to take on any role in your team at this stage."

"Isn’t it the role of a mentor to guide you in learning and understanding it?" Chu Youhua said with a wry smile, "Li Zheng, your talent is plain for all to see, but forgive my frankness... I first need to be sure that you have the determination to study and understand it. My field is quite specialized, far less broad and rich as Teacher Jie’s. If you haven’t decided to delve deeply into the field of quantum engineering, working with me would only hinder you."

Chu Youhua spread his hands as he continued, "But no problem, I’m willing to wait for you, and I welcome you to take my class."

Upon hearing these words, Li Zheng instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

A big shot is truly a big shot, with both breadth of vision and tolerance.

Although he might be suspected of having learning without the corresponding scholastic wealth, it should not go as far as having virtues that don’t match the position.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Teacher Chu." Li Zheng then stood up and nodded his head, "I apologize for taking up so much of your time to meet with me."

Chu Youhua also stood up to shake hands with Li Zheng, "It’s proper to think things through. Go ahead with your other tasks, Teacher Jie and I have some things to discuss further."

"Alright," Li Zheng said with a smile as he nodded to Jie Qifen.

Jie Qifen was glaring fiercely, as if she were about to devour Li Zheng alive.

As Li Zheng stepped out of the room,

he bumped into a belly.

"???" Li Zheng closed the door and stared at Zhang Xiaoke, "Weren’t you supposed to be doing your papers?"

"Hey, who could resist eavesdropping?" Zhang Xiaoke hastily pressed her ear against the door again, "You’re really tough, huh? Not giving face to the big shot like that?"

"I didn’t want to, but Jie didn’t consult me before shoving me into this," he said.

"No, I think it’s your problem," Zhang Xiaoke turned around and said, "No matter how you look at it, the other person is a big shot, and quite cultivated. And don’t you trust Teacher Jie’s judgment? I really can’t find a reason not to kowtow to such a big shot."

"I have my considerations..." Li Zheng found it hard to elaborate.

After all, he chose people based on their knowledge.

It was like matchmaking; no matter how good the other person’s conditions were, if the first impression wasn’t good, there would always be a hitch.

Of course, if the other person was a billionaire, most would probably suck it up.

But Li Zheng wasn’t just some poor boy... he had his aspirations too.

As she pondered, Zhang Xiaoke tugged at Li Zheng: "They’re talking, talking, come and listen."

"I’m not listening."

"Hey, their conversation is really explosive."

"Then... I’ll listen with one ear..."

Unexpectedly,

the atmosphere in the lounge suddenly shifted with Chu Youhua.

"What’s going on? Are you insulting me?" he frowned and glared at Jie Qifen, "Li Zheng hasn’t even made up his mind, why did you drag him over here? What do you mean by all this, Jie Qifen, do you also want me to beg him to join?"

"Director Chu... this matter was quite urgent..." Jie Qifen stiffened, bowing her head and stammering with clenched fists, "I thought, at your level, every student would cherish the chance to meet you."

"Hmm..." Chu Youhua looked at Jie Qifen, took a deep breath, and leaned back on the sofa, "Sorry, I thought you purposely found a so-called ’genius’ on par with you to humiliate me; I thought too much. However, you two really have some similarities."

Jie Qifen sat stiffly in place and did not speak.

"No need to be like this; I know what you’re thinking," Chu Youhua sighed, "You can’t stand to see a talented student go down your old path and want to steer him onto the right one; I understand."

"Thank you..."

"Alright, don’t be so tense," Chu Youhua shook his head and chuckled, "We two have no grudges, just mutual contempt. It’s admirable that you would humble yourself for Li Zheng; I’ll put in a good word for you when you’re up for your professional title evaluation this year."

"No need, I’m quite happy as I am..." Jie Qifen also rubbed her forehead and leaned on the sofa, "I’ll go back and talk to Li Zheng again, there are still over three months until the final decision on his supervisor is due."

"I’m actually more curious about his experience in the aerospace system," Chu Youhua said with pursed lips, "If it’s true, then he’s a rare talent spanning knowledge theory, computer science, and engineering. I really need such talent here, no... the entire scientific research community is lacking. I just don’t believe someone could achieve this at 18."

Jie Qifen quickly sat upright again: "It’s true, I can prove it."

"You? What can you prove?" Chu Youhua teased, "Unified field theory with geometric shapes? The non-uniformity of rules? Using mathematical models to interpret the evolution of physical laws? Which of these did you prove from what you said before?"

"......"

"But none of these need your proof," Chu Youhua shook his head, "All he needs to produce is a letter of recommendation; it doesn’t even need to be from the higher-ups at the aerospace institute. A deputy chief engineer or a department leader from some institute below will suffice. Otherwise, I can only assume he went there for a golden handshake... But that’s strange too; even with pulling strings, I’ve never heard of a high school student doing an internship for show in the aerospace system..."

At that thought, Chu Youhua’s expression suddenly sharpened, and he turned to Jie Qifen, "He..."

He had barely spoken a word when he abruptly stopped.

Teacher Jie then stood up stiffly, "Then I... I’ll go find Li Zheng first."

"No rush, sit down first."

After pressing Teacher Jie back into his seat, Chu Youhua walked over to the window of the break room and made a phone call to the admissions office.

Once he obtained Li Zheng’s file, he glanced only at the family relations section.

Instantly furious.

But the anger lasted only a moment; he quickly composed himself and hurried back to pull Teacher Jie to his feet.

"Here’s the plan," Chu Youhua immediately said as he pulled Teacher Jie to stand, "You might have to trouble yourself to call Li Zheng over here, I want to have a talk with him."

Teacher Jie, puzzled, asked, "What call did you just make?"

"A friend in the aerospace system, to confirm Li Zheng’s work experience," Chu Youhua said, patting Teacher Jie and nodding repeatedly, "An impressive record, the real deal. Go and call Li Zheng back quick."

"But his preference..."

"It’s fine, I’ll lower my stance," Chu Youhua immediately nodded, "He’s the talent we desperately need, I can go to him three times without hesitation."

Hearing this, Teacher Jie hadn’t had a chance to respond when a teacher reading the newspaper across the room let out a snort of laughter and turned a page.

The newspaper covered the face, so it was unclear who it was, but damn, they were bold enough...

At this critical moment, Chu Youhua didn’t care to find out who it was, as he kept pushing Teacher Jie to find Li Zheng, whispering as he pushed, "Consider your own situation too, it’s about time you became an associate professor."

"I’ve said there’s no need."

Teacher Jie shook his head and left the break room, but before turning the corner, ran into Li Zheng and Zhang Xiaoke, who were discussing their strategy.

"Heh." Seeing Li Zheng, Teacher Jie unconsciously reached for his cigarettes and, squinting, shook his cigarette case and cursed, "Now I see clearly, you just can’t stand the guy, and frankly, neither can I. If it’s really unbearable, forget it, I’ll find you someone else."

"Don’t," Li Zheng rushed forward and clung to Teacher Jie, saying, "I can still handle it. How about this, I’ll pretend to learn from him for now, and we can talk again once you’ve been promoted to professor."

"???" Teacher Jie was taken aback, "You were eavesdropping?"

"Just couldn’t help myself." Li Zheng chuckled and patted Teacher Jie, "It’s settled then, I’ll pretend for a few days. Hurry up and get your promotion, let’s go, let’s go."

The more Teacher Jie saw Li Zheng’s playful and smiling face, the angrier he got, tossing Li Zheng aside with a flick and slamming down the cigarette case as he cursed.

"How many damn times have I said I don’t give a shit about some crappy professor title!"

This sudden outburst oddly sparked an inexplicable rage in Li Zheng.

Li Zheng glared back, stomping the cigarette case to bits.

"How many damn times have I said I choose you!"

Teacher Jie was so angry he yanked at his shirt collar, "Choose my ass, I’m just a fucking idiot!"

"I like fucking idiots!" Li Zheng retorted fiercely.

"Are you sick in the head!"

"Got medicine for that!"

"This... this damn old gag from what year..."

"I like old gags."

"You motherfucker..." Jie Qifen scratched his head, walked over to Li Zheng, looked down at the flattened cigarette pack on the ground, spat, "Compensate me."

"You deserved it!" Li Zheng tossed his head.

"Hey, hey." Zhang Xiaoke quickly stepped forward, grabbed both of their shoulders, "Don’t fight, don’t fight, as the foremost little matchmaker of righteousness, I can’t stand to watch this. You obviously deeply love each other, why must you hurt each other like this. You don’t need to introduce him to any professors, and you don’t need to help him become a professor, just be together already!"

Li Zheng turned his head and glared, "Who asked you to use your matchmaking skills here!"

Jie Qifen sighed with pity, "Can you go buy a pack of cigarettes for Teacher Shen."

"Hahaha, sure, sure."

While they were talking, Chu Youhua also exited the rest area, came over with a smiling face, and walked towards the rest area arm in arm with the two men.

"What’s going on? A fight? My bad, my bad, my bad."

Li Zheng, grinding his teeth, reluctantly explained, "Teacher Chu, I still have things to do..."

"Just 5 minutes, it’s not often we meet, give me another 5 minutes."

"..."

In the end, the three of them returned to the sofa in the rest area as at the beginning.

But their postures were somewhat different.

Chu Youhua had been sitting upright and proper before, but now he was clearly leaning towards Li Zheng.

"I was wrong, because I didn’t know much about your experience in the aerospace system and hadn’t seen the recommendation letter, I had some doubts about your talent in engineering," Chu Youhua said, nodding vigorously, "I just called a friend from the aerospace system, and indeed your performance is second to none. No need to mention anything else, I have decided to take you as my student!"

"..." Li Zheng bowed his head a bit awkwardly.

He had always been trying to show respect to the giants, not daring to contradict them, especially since he was only known for his scholarly achievements and had no idea about the profound insights of a giant.

But the scene he had just overheard made him realize that he and the giant were 100% not on the same path.

There are other giants in the world; it’s not just this one.

If their ideals and paths aligned, then what would be the harm in following Zhou Yi, even if it led to a hundred or thousands of rings?

If they didn’t appreciate each other, then even sharing a room with the giant would be a torture every minute and every second.

Yes, exactly like the torture he was feeling now.

"Teacher Chu, my abilities are limited, I really can’t assume any job in your team..."

"That’s okay, I can personally teach you," Chu Youhua said as if he hadn’t heard, still smiling, "There are many professors in my department in various fields, and the laboratories are also first-rate internationally. Oh, there’s a quantum forum in three days, if you have time, I can take you to meet more people, all top academics and investors."

This attitude made Li Zheng start to doubt.

Valuing talent and persistently courting someone can be understood.

But for such a prominent figure to be so eager, suddenly wanting to take him to a forum, it inevitably seemed too strange.

Li Zheng, with his head down, thought for a moment and then asked, "Teacher Chu, which friend from the aerospace system did you ask?"

Chu Youhua was taken aback, "Is that important?"

"Very important, fewer than a hundred people understand the content of my work, while the staff size of the aerospace system is counted in tens of thousands."

"It was... a leader from the Aerospace First Institute," Chu Youhua replied somewhat flustered, "Um... Wang something..."

"I don’t know any leaders with the surname Wang from the First Institute," Li Zheng responded coldly.

"But he knows you," Chu Youhua said.

"Then how did he evaluate my work?"

"Very excellent, outstanding contribution."

"Which specific part?"

"..." Chu Youhua stiffened for a moment, slightly agitated but still swallowed it, "Li Zheng, I really want you in my team, you have to understand that what I’m doing, although not as grand as Yellow River-2, has a historical significance comparable to 10, 100 Yellow 2s."

Li Zheng did not elaborate, "You still haven’t answered my question."

"Is it that important?!" Chu Youhua scratched his head in confusion, "I know we in the sciences are supposed to be meticulous, but is it that important?"

"Very important," Li Zheng nodded coldly, "Sincerity is the most basic quality. For someone as important as you, if you have to lie to someone insignificant like me, then how can I believe anything else you say?"

"......" Chu Youhua’s eyes widened and his mouth opened, frozen for several seconds before his expression gradually tightened again, "Li Zheng, I admire your candor, but don’t make it out to be this significant, it’s not the same thing. I know you’re deliberately offending me, but I won’t get angry over it, I cherish your talent, I believe in you..."

He was cut off mid-sentence.

The teacher on the other side suddenly closed his newspaper.

"Little Chu, that’s about enough," he said.

It was only when the newspaper closed that the sharp and handsome face was revealed.

Li Zheng’s eyes widened in surprise.

Fuck, it’s Shen Yuecen!

And...

[Shen Yuecen]

[Academic Power: 5009]

[Scholastic Wealth: 27210]

Not to mention the vast wealth of knowledge, his speed of acquiring academic power should only appear with Zhang Xiaoke!

"Appreciate what talent?" Shen Yuecen shook his head, he didn’t even need to use the armrest, just straightened his body and walked steadily with the newspaper towards the newspaper stand, "This kid is at least a star student in all his subjects. If he were to get into quantum, he would understand more than you within a year. Do you think he’s stupid?"

After carefully returning the newspaper to its place, Shen Yuecen did not forget to turn back with a smile.

"And this business about recommendation letters, he’s been holding them in his backpack this whole time, he just doesn’t want to show them to you, can’t you see that?"

At this moment, Chu Youhua’s face had become as dark as it could be.

But...

He still stood up and nodded respectfully, "What Dean Shen says is right..."

No choice.

Old Shen has too many resources.

His own reputation, rank, and seniority are all two levels below Shen Yuecen.

When facing the former dean of the mathematics department...

You still have to submit.

Even Teacher Jie, who nobody fussed over on regular days, started shivering like a little chick: "Dean Shen... if I had known it was you... allow me to make tea for you..."

Li Zheng was also cowering to death: "Teacher Shen..."

Shen Yuecen grunted, looking at Li Zheng with dissatisfaction: "And you, hesitating and muttering, if you don’t want to say it, just say it, what’s with all the pretentious talk, flashy without substance. The more I look at you, the less pleasing you are to my eyes..."

However, in the end, Shen Yuecen still let out a sigh of relief.

"But at least you stuck to your principles. I suppose I judged you by your looks and I was wrong about you after all." Shen Yuecen walked over step by step, not with his hands behind his back, but still exuding an aura of natural authority, "Let me be frank, Teacher Jie as a teacher is competent, but firstly lacks methods and secondly can’t speak in layman’s terms. Because of his experiences, when it comes to academia, his actions and thoughts are inevitably contradictory, and occasionally confused."

Teacher Jie nodded in agreement: "You’re absolutely right. Go on, scold me!"

"I don’t have the time to scold you." Shen Yuecen then jerked his head towards Li Zheng, speaking with a somewhat challenging tone, "Li Zheng, although I reserve my overall judgment of you, I do recognize your principles in learning and personal conduct. If you wish, you can study with me."

"..." Li Zheng’s expression twisted.

This academic power, this scholastic wealth, this air of superiority...

Actually, he was a bit tempted...

But...

To accept just like that.

Wouldn’t that be a loss of face?

As if considering Li Zheng’s thoughts, Shen Yuecen cleared his throat and said: "That... one of the recommendation letters in your backpack must have been written by someone with the surname Shen too."

"?!!!?!!!"

Without thinking, Li Zheng bowed deeply on the spot.

"Teacher Shen, I want to study with you!!"

"Hmm." Shen Yuecen turned to Teacher Jie, "Is that alright?"

"Absolutely!" Teacher Jie chimed in, following suit, "Take me with you, I want to study with you too."

"Alright." Shen Yuecen waved his hands dismissively, "I’m going to teach now. We’ll get in touch when it’s time to choose mentors at the start of term."

And just like that, Shen Yuecen left.

He departed after accomplishing his task, deeply concealing both his skills and fame. That must be what it’s like.

Li Zheng and Teacher Jie remained immersed in shock.

"Teacher Shen’s really something!" Teacher Jie grabbed Li Zheng’s arm and said, "With supercomputing... not to mention anything else, sticking with Teacher Shen... you get to play with supercomputers!!!"

"Awesome!!" Li Zheng’s eyes bulged with excitement, "During the math competition awards, I thought he hated me."

"You thought right, he seems to genuinely dislike you." Teacher Jie mumbled thoughtfully, "It’s strange... it’s like the hate someone has when you steal their lover."

"I think you have a problem..." Li Zheng pondered for a moment then suddenly found the idea plausible and laughed, "Doesn’t matter, now that he’s stuck with me, he has no choice."

A few minutes later, when they realized that there should have been another person in the room.

That person had already vanished.

Li Zheng immediately panicked.

"Not good... I’ve really offended a big shot..."

Teacher Jie shrugged off his concern: "Scared of what, I’ve made the whole quantum field my enemy and I’m living just fine."

"No, you’re not living fine."

"That’s because I didn’t latch onto a big thigh like Teacher Shen."

"Makes sense, haha."

"Right? Hahaha!"

When Zhang Xiaoke entered, she saw only two fools hugging and laughing like lunatics.

Elsewhere.

Shen Yuecen stuck his head into a small classroom with only one person.

He suddenly became like a big kid, "Little Jingjing, guess who’s here?"

Looking up from the back row, Lin Yujing immediately burst into laughter and threw herself at him: "Grandma!"

"Hehe!!" Shen Yuecen hugged his granddaughter, his face all smitten.

There was no helping it; Lin Yujing was practically raised by him. Though he was formally her grandmother, he had in fact always played the role of a father, and you could say Lin Yujing was even closer to him than her own mother.

After a satisfying hug, Shen Yuecen happily ruffled Jingjing’s hair: "Little Jingjing has grown taller again... almost taller than Grandma... maybe it should be Big Jingjing from now on?"

"I won’t grow anymore, I won’t grow anymore, it’ll always be Little Jingjing." Lin Yujing got away from his embrace and complained, "We had arranged a time, Grandma was late, I demand punishment!"

"Oh dear, be gentle then." Shen Yuecen’s face turned rosy.

"Say why first, did you get held up in your last class?"

"No, something else came up." Shen Yuecen shook his head and pursed his lips, "Ran into a few annoying ghosts."

"Who?" asked Lin Yujing, full of curiosity.

"Among them, one has the surname Li..."

"Ah..."

"Yu Jing, can’t we go for someone more ordinary?" Shen Yuecen said helplessly as he sat down, "You too, your mom too, there aren’t many good things about such men..."

"..."

"But Li Zheng... just about passes." Shen Yuecen suddenly raised an eyebrow, "Grandma’s already taken him in, to properly train him for you."

"Ha! Really?"

"I didn’t want to at first." Shen Yuecen spread his arms, "The kid’s knees went weak when he saw me, started kneeling and calling me grandma, I was like how did we get here from there."

"Gahaha, you’re terrible!!"

"Haha, Li Zheng should still be in the resting area, aren’t you going to take a look?"

"No, not going." Lin Yujing shook her head vigorously, pulling out an English math book that nobody could understand from her backpack, "Retreating to study!"

"Wow, this one, this one’s tough." Shen Yuecen took an interested look at the math book, "But surely it can’t stump our Little Jingjing. Little Jingjing is the smartest little princess in the whole world."

"Ah... Grandma, that’s too much..."

"Then... is Little Jingjing the prettiest among the smart ones, and the smartest among the pretty ones?"

"That’s acceptable, it’s a fact! Yep yep!"