Chapter 629: Are you indirectly insulting me?
Chapter 629: Are you indirectly insulting me?
On the second floor.
After going upstairs, Qin Ruan saw Wei Linchen lazily leaning against the wall at the stairway, waiting for her arrival. He was dressed in a light-colored T-shirt, slim-fit trousers, and leather boots, looking like a typical college student. At this moment, Wei Linchen exuded a lively and carefree energy, quite different from his usual composed demeanor at school.
Qin Ruan's lips curved into a faint smile as she teased, "Professor Wei, if I saw you on the street, I wouldn't recognize you."
Wei Linchen tilted his head and chuckled, "Work and daily life should be kept separate. But you, in person, look completely different. Who would have thought that the quiet girl at school is actually a rising star in the metaphysical community of Beijing?"
In the metaphysical circle of Beijing, Qin Ruan did have some reputation. Most people had only heard her name without seeing her in person. Wei Linchen had vaguely sensed that this girl might have some connections with him since she mentioned studying at Shengshi Academy in the group chat.
However, due to some family issues, he left Beijing for a while and put the matter aside. If he had investigated thoroughly at that time, he might have discovered Qin Ruan's true identity at Shengshi Academy.
Unaware that she almost got exposed prematurely, Qin Ruan observed the present-day Wei Linchen, looking quite different from the composed and distant professor at the school. She felt something was amiss.
Inside the room, Mr. Liu was upstairs, listening to the conversation between Qin Ruan and Wei Linchen. He now understood that the two didn't know each other's identities before.
Wei Linchen led Qin Ruan into the room where Kang Dong, the male teacher, and another female teacher were present.
Wei Linchen picked up a piece of paper from the table and handed it to Qin Ruan. "This girl's name is Cheng Xuelan. She had an accident outside the school before the semester began and passed away."
Qin Ruan took the information about Cheng Xuelan and frowned slightly when she saw her photo. This girl had a face that indicated an early death.
Her forehead was dull, and she had a connecting eyebrow, with a vertical wrinkle on her forehead. Her eyes were vacant, her spirit unstable, appearing half-conscious, half-awake, and she seemed to lack vitality.
This girl had an unfortunate destiny, often criticized by others, prone to serious illnesses, and had a short life span.
Qin Ruan glanced through the information about Cheng Xuelan and asked Wei Lichen, "What happened to this girl?"
Wei Linchen glanced at Kang Dong, the male teacher sitting in the room, and said, "She was drowned."
He pointed to Kang Dong and continued, "Cheng Xuelan was his student. They had a chance encounter outside the school during the summer vacation."
Qin Ruan looked in the direction he pointed.
Kang Dong was sitting nervously, showing a tense expression.
Qin Ruan placed the information on the table and leaned against it, appearing relaxed and casual.
"Professor Wei, tell me the specific details," she said.
Wei Linchen couldn't help but notice her bulging belly, and he was aware that Qin Ruan was pregnant. He didn't care much about other people's private matters, but her condition attracted his attention.
A pregnant woman with a large belly would naturally draw extra attention in any situation.
Wei Linchen pulled out a chair from the desk and placed it behind Qin Ruan. "Sit down first."
Qin Ruan thanked him for his consideration, "Thank you, Professor Wei."
Wei Linchen squinted his eyes, and the calmness in his gaze returned, saying with mock anger, "You are trying to insult me indirectly, aren't you?"
The way "Professor Wei" sounded was too similar to a certain drug name, which was quite off-putting for some men.
Of course, it was also very popular among many others.
Qin Ruan put the melting chocolate candy in her mouth, her eyes playfully glancing at Wei Linchen.
She appeared innocent, "You shouldn't jump to conclusions."
Wei Linchen didn't bother with her wordplay. He hadn't forgotten the reason he invited Qin Ruan here today.
He crossed his arms and looked at her seemingly meek and innocent façade, raising his slender fingers to point at his arm.
"I know you're not easy to manipulate. I won't have you call me 'brother.' Just call me 'Xishi' like you did in the group chat. It's my Taoist name, given in memory of my old master, who passed away in the setting sun. He treated me with kindness for more than a month, but before leaving, he didn't give me a Taoist name. 'Xishi' is a commemoration of his kindness."
Qin Ruan looked at him closely, sensing that there was no joking intent in his words.
She furrowed her brows slightly, "What kind of nonsense is this? It sounds like you're making things up."
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