Chapter 477: Chapter 476: Have you always been this… straightforward?

Chi Gui led Wen Ruan around the entire institute, explaining work-related matters in detail.

Afterward, she turned and asked Wen Ruan, who had been silently following behind her, “That’s all. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask now.”

Wen Ruan’s lips curled into a gentle smile, “I’d rather, if I have any questions in the future, be able to consult with Professor Chi personally.”

Chi Gui slightly furrowed her brow, “Why wouldn’t you ask your questions now instead of waiting until later?”

Wen Ruan…

His smile slightly stiffened.

This Professor Chi… didn’t seem like what he had imagined?

After explaining work-related matters, Chi Gui instructed the young assistant following behind to take Wen Ruan to the laboratory, then she left immediately.

The process was very businesslike, without a hint of surplus emotion.

It was the first time that Wen Ruan had been treated so coldly; he stood there dazed for a moment, then cautiously asked the young assistant, “Is Professor Chi… always so… straightforward?”

The young assistant, excited to meet the legendary figure for the first time, kindly advised, “Yes! Professor Chi has said, whoever drags her down, she kicks out. So you must be careful!”

Wen Ruan…

He looked at the young assistant’s admiring face, unable to tell if she was serious.

Wen Ruan’s work was similar to Shi Liyun’s; they shared a laboratory.

As he entered, Shi Liyun couldn’t help but nervously steady the equipment in front of her.

Standing at the workbench, she listened to Wen Ruan’s pleasant and gentle voice thanking the young assistant and then slowly walked up to her.

The faint scent of medicine emanating from Wen Ruan made her mind momentarily waver.

In her daze, she heard Wen Ruan greet her, “Hello, I’m Wen Ruan.”

Quickly turning her head, Shi Liyun smiled elegantly, “Hello, I’m Shi Liyun from Huaxia; I was just recently promoted to Academician.”

She subtly mentioned higher position than Professor Chi.

Wen Ruan’s eyes lit up.

Before Shi Liyun could rejoice, she heard him ask, “You’re from the same country as Professor Chi? So you must know her well, right? Could you tell me about her sometime? I’ll treat you to coffee.”

Shi Liyun…

So he had only heard the words “from Huaxia”?

She bit her lip, trying to maintain an elegant and proper demeanor in front of Wen Ruan, “Sure… uh… but Professor Chi has always been very serious and dedicated, just like a junior teacher, usually only interacting with renowned experts or heads of big families. We peers don’t have much interaction with her…”

Her words hinted both at Chi Gui’s difficult personality and her being opportunistic, only mingling with influential figures.

Wen Ruan smiled, “With her talents, it’s no wonder her peers can’t keep up with her thinking.”

Shi Liyun’s smile became somewhat strained, “Yes…”

After a few perfunctory agreements, Shi Liyun excused herself due to work and returned to her own workbench.

On the surface, she busied herself with work, but her nails dug deep into her palm.

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Time swiftly passed.

Soon, it was the day of the actual global competition.

Kyle, Lu You, and Tasiris arrived at the venue early.

Since they signed with Death Club too late, the club didn’t manage to register the world team with the event organizers in time.

Lu You and his companions still went to the previously arranged competition area instead of Death Club’s exclusive zone.