What, you are the famous Welt Yang who does sit-ups?

Not yet evening, but Li Ming was the only one getting dizzy from drinking. The other two weren't bad people, and seeing Li Ming in high spirits, they drank a few more cups with him. Especially Ramm, who suddenly became sad about something and ended up chugging two large bottles in despair.

Li Ming and Himeko were both bewildered. However, when they saw that it was getting late, they decided to go their separate ways. After all, they had only just met, and who knew what their true intentions were.

Li Ming sobered up completely after drinking. You couldn't tell at all that he had been acting like a drunken fool just moments before, looking like a dead pig.

But seeing that it was getting late, Himeko took a taxi home. Li Ming, however, kept staring wistfully in the direction Himeko had left. Ramm said resentfully, "Ming, have you and Miss Himeko known each other for a long time?"

Ramm didn't even call him Mr. Ming, showing they were no longer strangers, but he was clearly still quite resentful. After all, he hadn't gotten any good gossip and had even spent quite a bit of money, though Li Ming had paid the tip. Li Ming snapped back to attention, "Ah, no, I've just heard of her before."

Ramm squinted at Li Ming, Does he think I believe that?

But Li Ming clearly didn't want to say more, and Ramm didn't have much else to say either. Why ask so many questions?

Ramm led Li Ming through winding streets, eventually returning to the apartment. Downstairs at the convenience store, they saw the red-haired girl again. Himeko had a basket hanging from her arm, filled with bread and other items. She was holding a bottle of beer in one hand and a bottle of milk in the other.

After watching for a while, Himeko sighed, put down the beer, and finally placed the milk into the basket.

This made Ramm and Li Ming curious. Li Ming was more interested in the fact that Himeko lived nearby, while Ramm was more curious about why Himeko had put down the beer when choosing between it and milk.

Of course, neither of them rushed over to greet her. However, when Himeko walked into the apartment later, they were truly surprised. They never expected Himeko to live in the same apartment building as them.

Li Ming and Ramm then went into the convenience store to get their own dinner. When Li Ming was paying, he inexplicably put that bottle of beer into his shopping basket.

Ramm noticed but said nothing. He was a bit confused by Li Ming's actions at the moment.

"Alright, if there's anything, just knock on my door like usual. As for you and Miss Himeko, well, I think the most important thing for you right now is to get some rest. Those dark circles under your eyes aren't attractive."

Ramm teased Li Ming with a smile before heading back to his room. After all, he had taken leave from his advisor for these few days and hadn't even started his thesis yet.

Thinking about having to work on his thesis later, Ramm's head started to ache.

Back in his room, Li Ming took a shower and then collapsed onto his bed. He couldn't help it; he hadn't slept all night and had drunk so many bottles of alcohol. Anyone would be exhausted.

However, standing in the elevator back at the apartment, Himeko was troubled. She had also realized that Li Ming and the others lived in the same building. But she didn't think of it romantically. After all, she was only fifteen. What, you say a fifteen-year-old can go to college? A genius beauty, never heard of it!

Don't ask. If you ask, it's just the setting for this young lady.

Two grown men coming to drink with you? No matter how normal it seemed, it was abnormal. One must guard against others.

But Himeko was a bit confused today. Li Ming seemed to know her, but she had no memory of him, and he wouldn't admit it. Moreover, he was a Schicksal person, yet he knew her. Could it be because he read her thesis? It didn't seem like it.

"Forget it, I'll say hello tomorrow."

Too lazy to think further, she smelled of alcohol. Her dad said he was coming, and she hoped he hadn't arrived yet, or it would be over. Her image would be ruined.

She quietly opened the door, peeked inside, saw her dad wasn't there, and quickly slipped in.

"Himeko, you're back. I just made curry rice, come and try some." Ryusuke Murata walked out with a smile, holding a plate of curry rice. But upon seeing Himeko, he caught a scent.

Ryusuke crossed his arms and watched Himeko tiptoeing, trying to sneak to the bathroom. He then detected a faint smell of alcohol.

"You went out drinking?" Ryusuke frowned. He didn't know about this, but he couldn't say much either. After all, he hadn't had much time to spend with Himeko since his wife died.

"Just a little, just a little. I met some friends today, I was happy!" Himeko made a small gesture with her fingers and stuck out her tongue playfully, clearly caught. She was making excuses, thinking that friends she just met yesterday were still friends.

He had initially taken leave because he was worried about his daughter, who had been at Caltech for so long. And she had always been well-behaved and never caused trouble. He figured she could handle things herself.

Ryusuke was comforting himself like this when he suddenly remembered something. "Wait a minute, this is America. Where did you get alcohol?"

Ryusuke had a gut feeling that his little cabbage seemed to have been targeted by some unknown wild boar.

Himeko twitched her lips, her eyes darting around. "Uh, well, a kind person, uh, no, two kind people! Ah, haha..."

Himeko rubbed her head, her eyes occasionally glancing at Ryusuke's face. If anything seemed wrong, she would bolt.

As the saying goes, no one knows a daughter better than her father. The moment Himeko moved, Ryusuke knew what nonsense she was about to spout. Seeing Himeko's expression, he knew she was lying. He quickly waved his hand, "Forget it, forget it, I can't control that much. But after I leave, you be careful. You'll come to school with me tomorrow."

"Okay!" Seeing that her dad wasn't pursuing it further, Himeko quickly agreed. As long as he wasn't investigating, that was good. Tomorrow's problems could wait until tomorrow. Besides, Li Ming was also from Caltech.

The next morning, Li Ming went for his usual morning exercises. Today, he also had to meet his advisor. It would be hilarious if he came to Caltech for a year and didn't even know who his advisor was.

After tidying himself up, Li Ming went to the next door and knocked. Ramm, looking haggard, poked his head out.

"No way, what were you doing last night? You look so worn out."

"What's up?" Ramm rubbed his eyes. He had stayed up all night working on his thesis, and his eyes were bloodshot.

"Let's go, breakfast?"

"Forget it, I didn't sleep all night. I'd better go back to sleep. I'm not like you, able to bounce back after a sleepless night."

"Sleep? How can you sleep at your age! Haven't found a girlfriend yet? Don't have a house yet? Don't have a car yet? How can you sleep!" Li Ming tried to awaken Ramm's inner turmoil with a barrage of questions.

The result was that Ramm's fists clenched, and he almost couldn't resist sending Li Ming packing. Ramm ultimately refused. There was nothing Li Ming could do but go find a treasure restaurant himself.

He suddenly missed the days when he used to search online if he couldn't find a good restaurant.

Now, if he searched online, most of the results were for professional stores or big brands. Li Ming glanced at his small wallet. Thanks, but no thanks. In the end, his breakfast solution was to buy a box of cereal from the convenience store downstairs.

After tidying up, Li Ming set off. However, as he was going downstairs, it was a bit awkward. He ran into Himeko and her dad.

Short, messy brown hair, hazel pupils, a tall and well-proportioned figure, wearing a white lab coat that didn't make him look thin. If one didn't know better, they might think he was Himeko's boyfriend. But Li Ming recognized him at first glance; this must be her dad.

Why? You ask. Come on, ever since he greeted Himeko, that man had spent more time looking at him than at Himeko. Is that a boyfriend? I don't believe it.

Most importantly, Li Ming felt that man's burning gaze fixed on him, giving him a feeling of wanting to kill him. But it wasn't the feeling of jealousy. It was more like the annoyance of seeing one's own cabbage being gobbled up by a wild boar.

This made Li Ming somewhat confused, but he was sure that this was definitely Himeko's dad.

"Hello, Uncle. My name is Li Ming," Li Ming quickly greeted him, deciding to get ahead of things.

"Ryusuke Murata. Hello," Murata nodded coldly. He was usually quite gentle, but seeing Li Ming, he scoffed. This kid thinks he's worthy? He clearly wasn't fond of Li Ming at all.

The main reason was that Himeko usually handled things so well. Suddenly, this guy appears, and he seems to have a good relationship with Himeko. How could he stand for that?

However, as they walked, Murata discovered something was off.

Is this brat following us the whole time?

Ever since they left the apartment, he noticed Li Ming trailing behind them. But he didn't say anything, thinking maybe the kid was just going the same way.

Then he realized Li Ming had followed them all the way to Caltech. At this point, Murata couldn't hold back. "Hey! Kid, are you following us so closely? Let me tell you, Himeko is only fifteen. If you want to pursue her, wait until she's an adult. For now, put away those little schemes of yours, understand!"

I just didn't know the way, what's wrong with following Himeko? Suddenly yelled at by Murata, Li Ming was stunned and could only nod, "Okay, okay, yes, yes, ah, right, right, right."

Himeko covered her mouth and giggled as she watched. Li Ming finally came to his senses. Wait, I'm not here to pursue Himeko. Why am I being so timid? Although I did have some thoughts before I knew Himeko's age, when I found out she's only fifteen...

Huh? Wait a minute, fifteen? What is this!

Seeing Li Ming's shocked expression, Himeko smiled triumphantly. She could tell what Li Ming was thinking. "Dad, you've misunderstood, but, hehe, this young lady is just..."

"Excuse me, I'm leaving!" Li Ming didn't give Himeko much time to gloat. He glanced at a nearby road sign, found someone to ask for directions, and left.

Himeko gnashed her teeth in frustration, but...

He walked to a place that looked like a church, its design resembling a confessional. The sunlight streaming in gave a sense of purification.

When Li Ming knocked and entered, a handsome older man with brown hair and brown eyes was frowning at a document in his hand. He wore a grey casual suit and had a very serene aura. Seeing Li Ming enter, he asked, "Student, what can I do for you?"

"Ah, I'm here to see Professor Lieserl." Li Ming glanced around. Lieserl was said to be a female teacher, and after scanning the entire office, he didn't see anyone else. "Is Dr. Lieserl not here?"

"Oh, Professor Lieserl is on vacation. You can come to me if you need anything. I'm filling in for her." The man with brown hair and brown eyes smiled, looking very amiable.

Only then did Li Ming focus on the handsome man with brown hair and brown eyes in front of him. He bowed slightly and extended his hand. "Hello, Teacher. I'm Li Ming, a new student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, here for research. I hope you'll guide me a lot in the future. By the way, Teacher, you are..."

The man with brown hair and brown eyes smiled and said, "I am also a professor at this academy, Welt Yang. You can call me Welt."

Li Ming's mind felt as if it had been forcibly washed with water.

What! You're the famous Welt Sit-up Yang?