Liu Shijun was stunned for a moment by Academician Zhao Hongyun's retort.
He had not expected things to develop this way.
Still, Liu Shijun insisted that luck was not something that could strike twice.
He did not believe that a "Star Scientist" like Yan Anqing, who had been pushed into the spotlight, possessed much scientific literacy, research dedication, or accumulated knowledge.
"What kind of attitude is that? When Little Qu asked him a question, did his tongue get tied so he couldn't speak? Hiding his shortcomings? Keeping research materials confidential internally? I'd like to see how he keeps it secret all the way to becoming an academician."
Liu Shijun kicked back without yielding, his tone cold and hard. "I'll keep an eye on him."
"I don't think highly of him."
Yan Anqing's response to this situation was rather strange.
"There's nothing that cannot be told to others. Besides, this isn't much of a secret."
"What I gave Jia Yuanliang was simply eye drops."
At those words, the corner of Qu Li's eye twitched slightly.
Eye drops?
Are you fucking kidding me?
Though the urge to complain burned fiercely within him, Qu Li did not interrupt Yan Anqing.
Compared to geniuses with serious personality flaws like Xie Zhe, Shang Yin, and Luo Jiashi, someone like Yan Anqing was worthy of being his archrival!
Respecting one's opponent meant respecting oneself.
Words carried no weight. Only tangible research achievements had meaning!
Qu Li would not compete with Yan Anqing over such trivial matters.
That would make him look like a child.
Despite receiving countless birthday presents every Children's Day, he was more mature than anyone else.
"There's a serious problem here. Don't rush. Let's analyze it first."
Yan Anqing looked at Liu Shijun with a faint smile, pinched his index finger and thumb