Chapter 1489: Chapter 1487: Leisurely Breakfast

That’s right, after the seminar at the Benevolence Institute, Fu Qian still didn’t rush to report to the Academy but went straight back to the laboratory.

Having just completed a serious brainstorming session, it’s now time for a tea break.

This is the surface reason, and the not-so-surface reason—being a somewhat influential academic, he’s always sneakily finding moments of leisure.

Considering what was done during the time away, now he just needs to sit back and wait for things to come to him.

However, the first visitor was somewhat unexpected.

"Morning, Lady Jia."

As an uninvited guest, Jia Keke seemed quite relaxed, only noticing when Fu Qian walked up.

Facing the obviously startled person, Fu Qian remained approachable, even taking the initiative to greet her.

"Good morning, Professor Fu..."

Having played the role of a messenger before, Jia Keke naturally wouldn’t forget the Academy’s newly acclaimed Demigod.

Usually elusive, this person suddenly appeared and was even so polite, which clearly flustered her, causing her to hesitate a bit in her greeting.

Mainly because it’s indeed not that early anymore.

At the same time, as Jia Keke responded, she subconsciously glanced at the laboratory next to her.

"Here to see Classmate Ji? Why not go in?"

Fu Qian naturally knew her assistant identity and never thought she was visiting him.

The only thing that made Fu Qian curious was why, with her superior inside, Jia Keke would sit here enjoying the view.

...

"Liushuang... she still has some matters to deal with, so I’m just waiting here for a while after arriving."

It seems Miss Liushuang is also quite approachable, allowing her assistant to call her by her first name—forming a stark contrast with letting someone wait outside.

Are miscellaneous personnel not allowed in the laboratory; are the rules enforced so thoroughly?

"So what’s your plan for later?"

Admiring inwardly, Fu Qian wasn’t in a hurry to return and continued to ask with interest.

"...Having breakfast."

When Jia Keke answered, one could hear a bit of hesitation.

"Is this your routine? Isn’t it a bit late?"

Fu Qian’s expression showed no change, just taking a glance at the position of the sun in the sky.

"It’s just today. I arranged to meet Liushuang at a fixed time every week to handle affairs, but just now got a notice to delay it a bit—"

"Professor Fu, you’re back so soon."

Next moment, Jia Keke’s subconscious defense was interrupted as Ji Liushuang, looking a bit tired and dressed in a change of clothes, opened the door and stepped out.

First surprised to greet Fu Qian, Liushuang then turned to apologize to Jia Keke.

"Sorry for making you wait so long, shall we go?"

"It wasn’t too long, and the scenery here is quite nice."

Jia Keke hurriedly waved her hand, indicating it was not a problem.

"Professor Fu, have you had breakfast? Would you like to join us?"

Before she could do anything more, Ji Liushuang politely turned to Fu Qian and casually asked.

...

He certainly hadn’t eaten, but wasn’t the invitation too—sincere?

Amidst his surprise, Fu Qian paid attention to Jia Keke’s reaction.

Although it seemed nothing but a polite invitation, the assistant showed some nervousness, clearly not wanting the upcoming confidential matters overheard by a third party.

Normally, such an impromptu invitation, especially at an unusual time, would almost certainly be declined—

"No, we haven’t. What are we going to eat?"

Under Jia Keke’s tense gaze, Fu Qian accepted the invitation and demonstrated his easy-going nature.

In understanding the intentions of leaders, Lady Jia still has to learn more, though it doesn’t affect her role.

Retrieving his gaze from Jia Keke’s stiff face, Fu Qian sighed inwardly and turned to the smiling Ji Liushuang.

The reason for this colleague’s fatigue was no mystery. He clearly saw her practicing diligently when he returned, and then she unleashed another Xinjian Prison.

Although she had recently advanced, such exertion was still taxing for her.

By rights, what Classmate Ji should be doing right now is dimming the tower to rest properly.

But instead, she merely postponed the Gospel Group affairs and didn’t manage her time well, leaving her assistant to wait outside a bit longer.

Even considering her fatigue, which makes reasonable everything she said, it doesn’t quite match what one would expect of her shrewdness.

Unless leaving the assistant outside was intentional—because she anticipated a possible return of her visitor.

If by chance he happened to come back, meeting this unexpected but known visitor would likely prompt him to greet and inquire.

She would then naturally extend an invitation, seamlessly.

This is why the invitation seemed too sincere.

What if he didn’t come back?

Then he simply wouldn’t.

Such genuine intent, how could one refuse?

"This should be up to Keke; I asked her to find a place."

Facing Fu Qian’s straightforward reply, Classmate Ji didn’t seem to mind at all, replying with a smile while discreetly covering a small yawn.

"I see."

Fu Qian responded earnestly and nodded at Jia Keke.

"Then I’ll trouble you, I trust Lady Jia’s judgment."

...

The choice was indeed good.

As it turned out, a pleasantly surprised Lady Jia eventually brought Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang to a place with commendable cooking skills.

Despite a simple explanation, having been around the Academy for a short while, she must have put in quite some effort.

The only pity was that Jia Keke herself wasn’t feeling well and soon excused herself to the restroom.

"What does Professor Fu think?"

By contrast, though fatigued, Ji Liushuang showed a fine appetite, enjoying the meal while not forgetting to ask Fu Qian about his impression.

"Not bad, very sincere."

Fu Qian’s last remark was as he looked toward where Jia Keke had been seated.

He was, of course, referring to more than just the breakfast.

Although Classmate Ji’s main aim with this gesture was to gently grasp a chance to have breakfast together, since they were here, it was natural to help get a read on the family’s reaction.

Jia Keke as an assistant may not be experienced, yet it was precisely this choice that showed the Ji Family’s lack of intent to usurp her position.

"Indeed, they have some understanding of my abilities and shouldn’t make any overt moves."

Ji Liushuang nodded slightly, acknowledging and subtly implying her agreement with this statement.

Worried there could be an arrangement on Jia Keke that even she isn’t aware of?

Rest assured, this Pseudo-God has been testing on the way and assures you, your assistant has no hidden dangers.

Understanding Classmate Ji’s concern, Fu Qian was about to assure her when a voice suddenly interrupted.

"You dare come back... and then hide here avoiding people..."

With a helpless sigh, Fu Qian turned his head to look at the familiar figure that appeared like a phantom.

"Professor Lanaya."

Startled, Ji Liushuang followed suit and greeted upon recognizing the face.

Indeed, it was none other than the head of the Academy Disciplinary Department, Professor Lanaya.

But her face was clearly quite vexed as she glared intensely in their direction, her gaze as sharp as a knife.

If there’s something to say, just say it, don’t get so worked up like this is a scene of catching someone in the act.

Despite understanding the reasoning for the department head’s gritted-teeth demeanor, Fu Qian couldn’t help but mentally retort.

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