Austin revealed that Sheng Yang was Cheng Min, who had published many papers on BIO.

For a moment, the entire place was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

She was actually the new dark horse in the thesis community?

It was said that without 20 to 30 years of solitude, it was impossible for anyone to publish more papers than Academician Zhao.

With her current level, she could directly teach at Imperial Capital University.

This was a much higher honor than going for doctoral studies!

Qin Yuan finally knew how short-sighted she had been.

Sure enough, at this moment, Chancellor Liao made his request. “Sheng Yang, if possible, when you finish your studies, I hope you can stay at Imperial Capital University—”

Before he could finish, Sheng Yang said firmly, “I refuse.”

In high school, she had actually tried to explain questions to Fang Duo and Ou Ye. Although it was effective, the process… How should she put it? It was quite painful.

What they didn’t understand, she didn’t understand why they didn’t understand. She could clearly tell the answer with a glance, so she didn’t know where to start.

Chancellor Liao smiled sheepishly. Well, he knew that she would refuse, but he would feel reluctant if he didn’t at least try. It was a shame that such a powerful talent could not stay at Imperial Capital University.

Chancellor Qian of Huaxia University sat in front of his computer. At the same time, he perked up. Great! He had a chance again.

Everyone present had different expressions on their faces. Some, like Xue Xue, had their hearts broken. They could not understand how someone they thought would find it difficult to get into Imperial Capital University could suddenly publish so many papers in the famous journal, BIO. There were also people like Qin Yuan, who kept hitting her head. The degree of regret was unimaginable. There were also people like Academician Zhao, who were very relieved and happy. It seemed that she could finally stop hiding. She could let everyone know who her ‘friend’ was.

***

After the competition ended, too many people wanted to ask Sheng Yang out, but she rejected all of them, including Austin. She only agreed to Academician Zhao’s invitation because she and Academician Zhao could chat happily about topics that they liked.

Academician Zhao made an exception and brought Jin Lu along. It was also with Sheng Yang’s permission. Academician Zhao also wanted to bring Austin, who was enthusiastic about joining, but Sheng Yang refused.

In the private room, Sheng Yang was drinking soup and holding a spoon. She looked no different from a girl her age.

Academician Zhao received another resentful message from Austin. She couldn’t help but ask her with a smile, “Why don’t you let Austin attend? He might hold a lot of resentment toward you.”

Sheng Yang raised her eyes and answered without hesitation, “He’ll rush me for the papers.”

Academician Zhao propped her face up and immediately smiled. They were in the same world as researchers.

She glanced at Jin Lu again. “Why did you agree to let him join, then?”

Jin Lu looked at his master’s eyes, and his heart tightened. He felt that his master would tell the truth next. He almost wanted Sheng Yang to be his junior. That would be embarrassing if Sheng Yang knew!

He hurriedly made a small gesture at Academician Zhao to beg for mercy.

Sheng Yang didn’t look up this time. “Because he’s quiet,” she answered slowly.

Jin Lu was speechless.

Zhao Caihua smiled. “Alright, I understand your personality now. You’re similar to when I was young, but you’re even more outstanding than I am now.”

After a pause, she suddenly looked troubled and asked, “Do you have a boyfriend?”