The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul-Chapter 903 - 902. Next door?

"Do you still need to screen for lab members?"

"No need, I even think we’re short on people as it is. It’s just a pity that even in such a talent-packed Medical College, only a small portion of students can enter the research lab."

After all, both Chinese and Western medicine are professions that require a vast store of knowledge.

Professor Yu shook his head and sighed, which might seem like a sign of disappointment. Only Tang Shu knew that in reality it was a form of high-profile bragging—understanding how difficult it is to build even a small research team of over ten people outside of Imperial Medical College.

On this note, Tang-Shu-who-sees-through-everything obediently kept her mouth shut, indicating she had no desire to argue with the old man.

"Let’s go, let’s have a meal and also talk about why you’ve been out of sight recently."

"...Professor, actually, I visited you two days ago."

That was the day after she returned from Weicheng; she had hurried over upon receiving the news, and the two of them had discussed matters in the study for the better part of a day, even forgetting the time to the point where she got scolded by Master Yan of the drama club on the phone.

"Hmph—"

Professor Yu put on a tsundere face, not wanting to speak with this busybody anymore.

Old Madam Yu knew Tang Shu was coming, so she prepared three dishes and a soup. This old lady in her seventies always enjoyed cooking, and during the meal, she had already explained the several ceramic jars in the courtyard.

"The first one contains pickled cucumbers, freshly picked from next door at Professor Li’s place a few days ago. They’re as tender as your fingers and will be ready to eat in a few days. The second jar has last year’s white radishes, oh right, I also put in five kilos of duck eggs. They’re ready to eat now, you should take more with you when you leave..."

Tang Shu kept shoveling food into her mouth while nodding and expressing her agreement.

The two seniors couldn’t possibly consume so much themselves, but they were particularly adept with their hands, so most of the stuff in the yard ended up being given away. Whenever Professor Yu’s students visited, they never left empty-handed, and Tang Shu accepted her share without any qualms.

—In fact, she was the most ruthless when it came to raiding the place.

This was Old Madam Yu’s pastime and also the place where she felt most content.

"I brought some local specialties from Weicheng this time; I’ve put them in the kitchen for you, please remember to eat them. The local seaweed is very famous, next time when you cook, you could add some seaweed flakes."

"Well, that’s wonderful, it’s a young person’s way of eating, right? I remember seeing it on TV."

Seeing the two of them getting too excited in their conversation, Professor Yu started feeling sour inside:

"In a few more months, you’ll be a junior. I see your grades have always been at the top of your class; do you have any plans for graduate school exams?"

This seasoned professor who didn’t want to be left out abruptly changed the subject to Tang Shu’s future career plans.

"Uh... I think I’m outstanding enough to be recommended for graduate school?"

"..."

Professor Yu instantly flopped backwards in frustration.

It’s true, but could you be a bit more modest?

How on earth will we proceed with today’s conversation!

Seeing her spouse huffing and puffing in irritation, Old Madam Yu laughed unabashedly while Tang Shu wisely toned it down a bit, sitting up straight and with utter seriousness.

"I will definitely prepare well for the graduate exams and bring you a top score."

Professor Yu: "..."

This statement had nothing to do with modesty either.

Old Madam Yu laughed even louder.

Realizing what she had said, Tang Shu nearly bit her tongue off. freewebnoveℓ.com

This is bad, I’ve been influenced too much by my recent interactions with Wen Nuan!

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The employees at Cloudscape Group felt that their recent days at work were quite horrifying.

Yes, horrifying.

A while ago, when the boss was away from home, it gave everyone an illusion that "working is actually like being on vacation," and those working in the same floor as the administrative department felt the days were exceptionally sunny whenever Big Boss Jing wasn’t around.

That’s because whenever Jing Yu showed up at the office building, everyone felt an innate sense of urgency and tension.

It’s said to be the natural reaction when any worker sees their top boss.

This vacation-like brightness lasted for only five days because the beauties in the administrative department mentioned that President Jing would be coming back, and the workers felt their little holiday was likely coming to an end.

But in reality, it wasn’t the case, as Big Boss Jing has been unusually joyful these days, something everyone who encountered him could feel. Specifically, his typically stern features softened a bit, and his gaze wasn’t as sharp as before.

The penetrative power of his stare had dropped a notch.

However... starting from Children’s Day on June 1st, their workdays returned to the old ways.

"So why has the president’s mood gone back to the way it was?"

"I think you have a perception issue; his gaze is clearly sharper than before!"

"With changes every day, my little heart can’t take it ying~~~"

"Can’t we relax for a few more days? Who can find a way to make the boss happy? I swear I’ll call him ’big brother’!"

"So even a male boss can give you hot and cold treatment? Truly, it’s not about being the most bewildered, but just more bewildered—"

"The boss’s heart is like a needle in the sea—"

"It proves that we, mere mortals, cannot possibly fathom the thoughts of a genius."

These are the most candid grumbles from an entire floor of employees.

Jing Bei felt very puzzled herself; she used to be able to get a sense of her cousin’s mood using her family status, but now it was completely unfathomable.

What’s going on? There must be something off!

No, she had to figure out the reason, even if it was for the sake of all functional colleagues at Cloudscape Group (not really)!

So after work that day, Jing Bei packed up her desk in a hurry and drove her mini car straight towards Palm Pavilion, without any hesitation.

***

Palm Pavilion Community is a comfort-oriented high-end residential area in the capital city.

In early June, the weather was just right, and the community was lush with vibrant life, with beautifully arranged flowers blooming along the sides of the roads, each pot in its unique place.

When Jing Bei, dressed in formal attire, parked her mini car in front of the Jing Family Villa, Aunt Lin was watering the plants in the yard. The colorful and verdant growth indicated regular care.

"Aunt Lin, is my cousin at home?"

"Oh, it’s Miss Bei Bei. The young master is dining next door. Are you here to see him about company matters?"

"I’m just dropping by to check on my cousin—did he go to Xiao Tang Shu’s home?"

"Yes, the young master has been dining at the Tang family recently, and I find the house too quiet when I eat alone."

Aunt Lin, who was alone at home, happily put down the watering can and enthusiastically pulled the bewildered Jing Bei into the villa.

"What fruit would you like to eat? The grapes have just come in, and we’ve bought a lot of cherries, oh, and there are strawberries... Miss Bei Bei, will you be having dinner here? I’ll start preparing!"

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