"Old Gu wanted to borrow the phone?"
"Yes, he had some matters concerning the project introduction to discuss with The Department. They seemed quite important."
Hearing Secretary Guo borrow his phone without the slightest reserve, Li Ye froze for a moment, finding it rather strange.
He was surprised by how thick-skinned the man was.
He had just badmouthed him at the stairwell, and now he was borrowing his phone?
But before Li Ye could speak, Professor Zhao said as if casually, "Why call The Department at this hour? Everyone should have gotten off work long ago, shouldn't they?"
"Someone at The Department is working overtime."
Secretary Guo became embarrassed. People said that if you saw through something, you should not say it aloud. Why was this old fogey so lacking in tact?
Old Gu was Li Ye's superior. Giving Li Ye the chance to help was showing him respect.
Li Ye smiled and took out his phone. "All for the sake of the project. I understand, I understand. Do you know how to use this? First press the number, then press this call button."
Secretary Guo hurriedly tried to memorize the process, but Li Ye had spoken too quickly. He had no choice but to ask again, "Deputy Director Li, could you tell me one more time?"
Li Ye said warmly, "Don't make it so troublesome. Just tell me the number, and I'll dial it for you. Then you can take it to Old Gu."
An instant of unease flashed across Secretary Guo's face. "I don't know the number! Let me take it over and try first. If I can't manage it, I'll call you."
Li Ye generously handed the phone to Secretary Guo. "All right, take it over and give it a try. Call me if there's any problem."