Chapter 68: Chapter 068: Forced to Be Jealous
Once on the bus, Qi Yue stowed her belongings and went to the restroom first.
However, when she returned…
Three girls had already surrounded the boss’s seat.
One of the girls looked delicate and spoke in a pleasant voice, clearly the type that no guy could ever refuse.
The girl was pleading with Gu Huai, with her hands clasped together.
As Qi Yue approached closer, she heard the girl say, “Big God, I promise I don’t have any other intentions. I just have some academic questions I’d like to discuss with you. If you don’t believe me, I can show you my student ID! I’m a sophomore at C University!”
Listening from the side, Qi Yue thought the girl was quite polite and eager to learn.
“Big God, Teacher Gu, can we, please can we? I won’t disturb you randomly in normal times, and I won’t give out your WeChat to others…” the girl begged pitifully.
Facing the girl’s earnest request, Gu Huai’s expression remained unchanged from beginning to end. He closed the book in his hand and spoke calmly, “I’m sorry, but if it’s for academic exchange, I think it would be more appropriate for you to consult your own advisor. I mainly focused on Quantum Mechanics during my PhD at HF, and after returning to A University, I’ve been researching Molecular Biology. I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to engage in meaningful discussion with you on either research interest or depth.”
Qi Yue: “…”
Although Gu Huai’s words were polite, the message was clear.
We are not on the same level, so there’s nothing to discuss…
At that moment, Gu Huai seemed to notice Qi Yue behind him with the corner of his eye, and he spoke up politely, “Excuse me, please make way, my girlfriend is back.”
Upon hearing this, the girl and her companions hurriedly stepped back with a bit of embarrassment.
Startled for a moment, Qi Yue then realized she was the “girlfriend” and quickly scurried over to sit next to Gu Huai.
Perhaps it was her imagination, but once she sat down, Gu Huai seemed to shift from his icy, distant demeanor to a more relaxed and carefree one, like when he was strolling idly at home…
Qi Yue wondered if it was because her arrival had provided him with the “backing” he needed.
“Ah! So the big shot really has a girlfriend! I thought those posts on the A University forum were just baseless rumors…” one of the girl’s companions muttered under her breath.
The girl immediately smiled and said, “So this is Teacher Gu’s girlfriend. You’re really pretty! Don’t worry, Teacher Gu, we won’t spread any rumors online or reveal your privacy!”
After speaking, the girl blinked at Qi Yue and said cutely, “Hello sister, I was just trying to ask Teacher Gu for his WeChat to talk about academics, but he probably didn’t give it to me because he was afraid you would get upset. I was wondering if you could be flexible about it!”
Qi Yue was the kind of person who couldn’t withstand a soft approach. With such a nice attitude from the other party, she started to soften, “Well, about that…”
Actually, maybe it’s not a big deal…?
Qi Yue subconsciously glanced in Gu Huai’s direction.
With one hand propping up his forehead, Gu Huai tapped his temple with the well-defined fingers in a rhythmic pattern. Noticing Qi Yue looking at him, he spoke in a measured tone, “I’m afraid that won’t be possible. My girlfriend… might get jealous.”
Qi Yue: “…???”
I’ll get jealous?
All three girls turned to look at Qi Yue.
After a long silence, Qi Yue was forced to speak up, “That… yes… I get jealous…”