Chapter 110: As Expected of an Academician, Truly High-Level

Qin Shuyi, however, didn't care about the reactions of the people around. She looked at Xu Yunzhou, and word by word, said seriously:

"Because your eyes... inherently can 'see' the order of the microscopic world that others cannot see."

"Your mind... possesses the talent to understand life's most exquisite and complex codes."

She paused, her voice even softer, yet carrying some kind of power that penetrated people's hearts:

"And the most important thing is... and your heart..."

"Your heart is resilient enough to endure pressure and darkness unimaginable to ordinary people."

"And also... warm enough. Having witnessed the deepest malice and coldness, you are still willing to believe, to save, to give."

After these words were spoken, the entire front hall completely quieted down.

Everyone looked at Xu Yunzhou in shock.

No... Academician Qin's evaluation of Xu Yunzhou... is actually high to this extent?

This is no longer "appreciation" or "high regard," this is simply... treating him as a successor to her mantle!

Even treating him as some kind of spiritual inheritor!

Xu Zhongshan and Yang Wenhui were already completely dazed, their brains completely crashed.

They watched their son's hand tightly gripped by a Nobel Prize winner, listening to that national-treasure-level scientist evaluate their son using such solemn, profound, and even almost "deifying" language...

Is this really the son we birthed and raised for over twenty years?

Could he be a peerless scientific research prodigy delayed by the computer industry?

Back then when filling out college applications, did he really apply for the wrong major?

At this moment, holding the business card in his hand, Xu Yunzhou was recalling those few sentences of Qin Shuyi.

As expected of an academician, truly high-level, these few sentences were spoken really well.

Mhm, later when I enter her "instance," I'll use these words to guide her.

Perfect. Even the lines are there, no need to make them up myself.

Just as this thought fell, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Xu Yunzhou!

Wait—

She said these words to me just now...

Could it be...

He abruptly raised his eyes, looking at Qin Shuyi before him, whose eyes were blurry with tears yet whose gaze was persistent.

She still tightly gripped his hand, her fingertips trembling slightly. Beneath the excitement in her eyes, there seemed to also be hidden a trace of cautious probing.

She was waiting for a response.

A response that only the two of them could understand.

So that's how it is!

Xu Yunzhou completely understood.

Qin Shuyi wasn't improvising emotions at all—she was using the words I will say to her in the past in the future, to reverse-probe the current me!

Then, he said softly:

"Academician Qin, so... you remember all the words I said to you back then."

He paused, his tone sincere:

"Thank you."

Others couldn't understand this sentence.

But Qin Shuyi understood.

This simple sentence of Xu Yunzhou's shattered the last trace of doubt at the bottom of Qin Shuyi's heart.

Qin Shuyi burst into tears again. This time it was crying tears of joy, it was the release of a long wait of over thirty years finally seeing the dawn.

She covered her mouth, her thin shoulders trembling violently.

Xu Yunzhou sighed in his heart, took a tissue from Lin Ruoxuan beside him, and handed it to her.

Then, he leaned over slightly, and in front of Qin Shuyi, used an extremely light voice that only the two of them could hear:

"I will go find you when there is an opportunity, this is not a place to talk."

His gaze seemingly inadvertently swept over the corner of the courtyard, lowering his voice:

"I suspect... spies from another country have snuck in. It's not too safe."

Gekka-ki appearing here is absolutely problematic.

Whether it's a spy, or internal and external collusion, or the Crescent Group laying out some plan—since the current him has perceived it, he has the obligation to dig them out by the roots.

The most urgent matter is still to quickly go back and "play the game," to find clues from Kirigaya Nuo's perspective.

Qin Shuyi immediately nodded forcefully, took the tissue to wipe her tears, and tried hard to calm her emotions:

"Okay... okay... God... Mr. Xu, you go ahead with your business first, I await your contact at any time."

Her voice was still choking, but full of trust.

Seeing that the time was approaching 10:30 PM, the night dark as ink, the courtyard lanterns swaying slightly in the evening wind.

Xu Yunzhou turned to Xu Xinyi, who had been waiting quietly by the side all along:

"Miss Xu, please take care of things on Elder Wu's side. If there's any situation, let's keep in touch."

Xu Xinyi hurriedly bowed slightly in return:

"Mister rest assured, I will inform you at the first moment. The night is deep, why don't you rest in the mansion for a night? The guest rooms are already prepared."

"No need,"

Xu Yunzhou shook his head,

"I still have some matters to handle."

He turned to his parents, who were still in a dazed state, his voice slowing down:

"Dad, Mom, I have to go to Shanghai tonight to handle some matters. What are your plans? I'll have someone take you back."

Before Xu Zhongshan and Yang Wenhui had time to speak, Song Jiaru beside them already had her eyes light up. Stepping forward, she hooked Yang Wenhui's other arm:

"Uncle and Auntie, if you are going back to Binzhou, you can go with us! Just right to chat on the way."

Before the two could answer, Xu Xinyi had already stepped forward a half step and asked smilingly:

"Calculating by genealogy seniority, I should be calling you two cousin-uncle and cousin-aunt. It's so late now, driving back to Binzhou takes over an hour, it's really exhausting on the road.

Why not stay here for a night? It's just right for us to seriously discuss the genealogy, and also let you two elders get to know the juniors in the family."

Her tone was sincere, her posture humble, yet her words inside and out laid out the identity of "one family" clearly.

Cousin-uncle Xu Chen beside them rolled his eyes, immediately speaking up before them, making a final decision:

"Mhm, it is indeed too late. It's a bit unsafe for us old folks to drive at night. Then we will intrude!"

His face was full of smiles, his little abacus clicking loudly in his heart:

Hehe, how can a Queen of Pop smell as good as the Xu family! If I can take this opportunity to firmly grasp this line tonight, if they give me a little boost in the future, my prospects in that broken bureau in Binzhou... just thinking about it is beautiful!

"Oh..."

Song Jiaru pouted her small mouth, somewhat disappointed, but it wasn't good to insist further.

She could only reluctantly let go of Yang Wenhui, turning instead to tightly hold Xu Yunzhou's hand, raising her small face:

"Big Brother! Then... President Lin and I will go back first. You absolutely must come to my concert in Binzhou tomorrow! I saved the best seat for you!"

Feeling the warmth and softness coming from his palm, Xu Yunzhou nodded:

"Okay, I will definitely go... After all, it's what I promised you ten years ago."

At this time, Shen Mingyue not far away hooked her finger at him, her eyes ambiguous, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth, gesturing for him to come over.

Xu Yunzhou felt depressed.

This, this, this... what's the matter again?

Forget it, she specifically mentioned "future hints" just now, it should be a serious matter.

He could only gently squeeze Song Jiaru's hand to signal, saying in a low voice:

"Wait for me a bit."

Then he bit the bullet and walked over.

The two walked to the side under a secluded flower trellis shaded by withered wisteria vines. The moonlight was sparse, only outlining blurry silhouettes.

Shen Mingyue leaned close smiling playfully, almost pressing against his ear, her hot breath blowing onto his auricle:

"Master was so handsome today Even a figure like Academician Qin values you so highly Making my... heartbeat mess up several beats~"

Xu Yunzhou's ear roots grew hot. He quickly retreated a half step, opening up distance from her, and lowered his voice:

"So many people are watching, stop messing around. If there's a serious matter, speak quickly."

The charming smile on Shen Mingyue's face reined in a bit, her expression dimming for an instant, and her voice lowered:

"He asked me to pass a message... telling you to be sure to escort Song Jiaru back to Binzhou."