Lost Dignity

Ye Chen had only asked that because the atmosphere among them felt somewhat heavy, and he wanted everyone to relax.

Huo Yuhao understood Ye Chen's personality to some extent, but hearing him say something so blatant in front of everyone still caught him off guard.

As expected of Brother Chen, Huo Yuhao thought.

Whether because of his injuries or embarrassment, Huo Yuhao's face flushed bright red. He said awkwardly, "Brother Chen, don't talk nonsense. This is Ju Zi, a senior from my laboratory. We've known each other for less than a month. I mentioned her to you before, and there were quite a few misunderstandings at the time."

Ye Chen said nothing more, quietly turning his attention to Ju Zi.

When he had called her Huo Yuhao's younger sister-in-law just now, he had clearly sensed her nervousness. Her hands kept rubbing at the corners of her clothes.

Moreover, although Ju Zi hid it well, Ye Chen could still see the delight in her expression. Yet after Huo Yuhao said those things, much of that delight vanished, replaced by a faint sense of disappointment.

At that thought, Ye Chen shot Huo Yuhao a disappointed glare. You idiot. Fine, explain yourself if you must, but why go into so much detail? Doesn't that make the girl feel like you're deliberately keeping your distance?

He certainly could not say such things in front of the girl. He decided to properly enlighten this blockhead once they returned to the dormitory.

Faced with Ye Chen's look, Huo Yuhao was rather confused.

Ju Zi secretly studied Ye Chen, gaining a measure of respect for this mysterious youth.

Before this, she had always believed that geniuses were difficult to get along with, but Ye Chen clearly was not like that. Apart from his astonishing talent and strength,