Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl-Chapter 76 - 0 They gathered for a meal as master and disciple
Chapter 76: 076 They gathered for a meal, as master and disciple [2 more episodes]
Chapter 76: 076 They gathered for a meal, as master and disciple [2 more episodes]
Su Xubai followed Xue Yiwei’s gaze and caught a familiar figure.
The always composed and calm him also stood still for a moment, his lips involuntarily parting.
In the world of physics, Professor Yuwen Ming Bo’s contributions were significant, otherwise, he would not have been appointed as an honorary professor of Yunjing University or represent Shenzhou Land Continent and Yunjing University to travel across the ocean to participate in seminars at the Global Center.
But he only appeared at Yunjing University’s opening ceremonies and some professional public occasions, so those who did not pay attention to quantum fields wouldn’t recognize him.
Therefore, even when he walked around the campus prominently, no students stopped to greet him.
However, Su Xubai and Xue Yiwei were different, having transferred to Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School only in high school. With their family backgrounds, they had previously had access to the best educational resources in Yunjing and had naturally seen Professor Yuwen Ming Bo from a distance a few times.
“Xubai, is that Professor Yuwen?” Xue Yiwei’s voice trembled with excitement, “I’m absolutely not mistaken! That’s his signature hair. Why would he come to No.7 Middle School in Jiangcheng?”
Ordinarily, there were only two places where Professor Yuwen Ming Bo would go: one was the Yunjing University laboratory, the other was the Rong Family.
“Yes, you’re not wrong, it is Professor Yuwen.” Su Xubai let out a deep breath, “Let’s go over quickly.”
He also did not know the reason for Professor Yuwen Ming Bo’s presence here, but it was a great opportunity.
However, the two of them were unable to do as they had intended.
Because they caught sight of another familiar figure stepping out of the comprehensive building, keeping pace with Professor Yuwen Ming Bo.
From a distance, it looked like a grandfather walking with his granddaughter, the atmosphere serene and pleasant.
Ye Wanlan.
Xue Yiwei’s pupils contracted, her hands clenched tightly as she stood frozen in place.
Su Xubai was not much better off, staring blankly as Ye Wanlan and Professor Yuwen Ming Bo left the school gate and got into a private car.
“What does the principal mean?” Xue Yiwei gasped for air, feeling choked up, “Professor Yuwen came to the school and he didn’t even hold a lecture for everyone, yet he lets only Ye Wanlan take the professor out for a meal? No wonder she was called to the principal’s office alone half an hour ago!”
Can Ye Wanlan understand the wave-particle duality, quantum entanglement, quantum tunneling effect?
Su Xubai’s eyelashes drooped, “Indeed, she is the principal’s most favored student of late. It’s quite reasonable for him to act like this.”
Xue Yiwei was utterly incredulous that Ye Wanlan and Professor Yuwen Ming Bo were acquainted.
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Who was Professor Yuwen Ming Bo?
He only associated with the very top tier of the physics world.
To anyone slightly deficient in physics, he wouldn’t even give a glance, such was his peculiar nature.
“No way!” Xue Yiwei couldn’t suppress her frustration any longer, “I have to ask the principal what he means by this, promoting Ye Wanlan this way is not right.”
Su Xubai put a hand on her shoulder, shaking his head, “Let’s go eat first, the principal must be having his meal at this time too.”
Xue Yiwei barely calmed down, “Alright.”
**
Meanwhile, Rong Yu, acting as the driver, headed to the restaurant.
Twenty minutes later, Professor Yuwen silently shed tears in front of a table full of delicious food.
When he returned to Yunjing, he definitely planned to complain about the abominable airplane meals on international flights; he had only been able to sorrowfully drink plain water.
In the blink of an eye, a plate of noodles, three dishes, and a bowl of soup disappeared from view like clouds and wind.
Professor Yuwen patted his stomach and burped, satisfied, “Now I’ve finally come back to life.”
Rong Yu’s temple twitched as he said diplomatically, “You seem to have increased your appetite a lot in the last few months.”
“Studying physics consumes energy, what’s wrong with eating more? Being able to eat is a blessing.” Professor Yuwen glared at him, “Be careful or I’ll tell your father on you and have him spank you!”
Rong Yu fell silent, his gaze filled with a grievance.
It was something Professor Yuwen Ming Bo could actually do.
“Learn from Tingfeng, who’s much more sensible and obedient than you are.” Professor Yuwen huffed, “Tingfeng has always respected his teachers, unlike you who won’t even let me have a bite to eat.”
Rong Yu: “?”
Tingfeng, sensible and obedient?
How did that word ever get associated with his brother!
“I wonder…” Yan Tingfeng gently caressed the jade token in his palm, smiling as he asked, “What’s the relationship between Teacher Yuwen and Miss Ye?”
Professor Yuwen’s eyes sparkled with excitement, “Mentor and disciple.”
Ye Wanlan put it succinctly, “Online friend.”
The two looked at each other, and the air became quiet once more.
Professor Yuwen: “…Are we really that distant?”
Ye Wanlan immediately corrected herself, “Mentor and disciple.”
“That’s more like it!” Professor Yuwen waved his hand grandly, “I hurried back from the Global Center just to see Xiao Wan. You have no idea about her talent in physics, one in a billion.”
He had met only two people in his life with such talent, one was Ye Wanlan, and the other was Yan Tingfeng.
Their trio was the most stable mentor-student relationship!
Rong Yu picked up the conversation, “But Student Ye studies history.”
Professor Yuwen: “…”
Professor Yuwen stared at Rong Yu with a death glare.
Rong Yu only felt a cold wind coming over him, and he subconsciously asked the waiter for a blanket.
“Tingfeng, Xiao Wanlan, you both eat,” Professor Ming Bo Yuwen said, “I mean, look at you both, acquainted with Xiao Rong. What if he spoils your IQ?”
Rong Yu argued, “Uncle Yuwen, you’re slandering me!”
Ye Wanlan placed a tender piece of fish on Professor Yuwen’s plate and said slowly, “Professor, don’t worry, no one can shake my determination.”
She had charmed Professor Yuwen with a single sentence, prompting him to order another bottle of white liquor and drink heartily.
“Brother, this old man can really knock back the drinks,” Rong Yu said in a hushed voice, “I think he’s too happy today, we’ll have to carry him back later.”
Yan Tingfeng hummed in response, “You will.”
Rong Yu: “…He just said you were sensible and well-behaved.”
Yan Tingfeng blinked, his smile gentle, “Am I not?”
“Yes, yes, yes,” Rong Yu muttered under his breath, “I’ll do the work, I won’t disturb you.”
After finishing a bottle of white liquor, Professor Yuwen was a bit tipsy, with only countless symbols left in front of him, he started to speak with a thick tongue while pulling at Rong Yu, “Xiao Rong, let me tell you about quantum entanglement, it… ”
Rong Yu struggled to maintain a smile.
His head was about to explode!
On the other side of the dining table, it was extremely quiet.
“Miss Ye is really different from four years ago,” Tingfeng said, his lashes flickering, he chuckled softly, “I didn’t expect you to know Teacher Yuwen.”
“Indeed, we met online, on a physics forum, as for the past four years—” Ye Wanlan’s gaze turned dark, she said faintly, “Hmm, it was probably the darkest time of my life.”
She always refused to give in or accept her fate.
Even in her previous life, when she fell ill unexpectedly, she insisted on going out to tackle a major epidemic and save Shenzhou from fire and water.
She could die, but it had to be meaningful; even in death, she wanted to have made a difference.
Everything she did had to have significance.
But then the Transcendent Woman came, her body was taken, and she realized for the first time that she had vulnerabilities.
Yan Tingfeng just quietly watched her, his phoenix eyes glistening, as if a meteor shower had fallen in them.
He raised his hand, as careful as before, and pulled over her hand, gently caressing his face.
Thus, she felt the delicate and cool touch again, like jade, as if cream was melting in her palm.
Last time you said doing this made you feel better,” his voice arose, as gentle as ever, “So, Miss Ye, do you feel any better now?”
Ye Wanlan did not withdraw her hand, but looked up at Yan Tingfeng.
He stood perfectly fine before her, yet she felt he was somehow shattered.
What kind of hardships and pains had he endured to bear such deep sorrow and madness?
Ye Wanlan thought for a moment, let go of his hand, took a candy from her pocket, and tossed it to him, “It’s sweet, eat it.”
Indeed, her mood had improved a bit.
Yan Tingfeng looked at the candy that had fallen into his palm, a green apple-flavored candy wrapped in transparent paper.
He tore off the wrapping and put the candy in his mouth.
The first taste of candy was indeed very sweet.
**
Meanwhile, Xue Yiwei and Su Xubai finished dinner and went to the principal’s office together.
The No.7 Middle School Principal had just finished eating, “What can I do for you?”
“Principal, I would like to know why after inviting Professor Yuwen, you only asked Ye Wanlan to take him out to dinner?” Xue Yiwei said with neither servility nor overbearance, “Don’t you understand Professor Yuwen’s nature? Having a conversation with someone who does not understand physics is an insult to him.”
Her words carried heavy implications.
Su Xubai frowned slightly but did not voice any objections.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” The No.7 Middle School Principal was stunned for a moment before becoming infuriated, “Are you suggesting that I specifically arranged for Student Ye Wanlan to interact with Professor Yuwen and didn’t give you the opportunity?”
Xue Yiwei furrowed her brows, “Isn’t that the case?”
