Rewards for the Trustworthy, Punishment for the Guilty
Young people, sometimes the things that seem strange happen for a reason.
Fu Qian had clearly expected Lisha's reaction. With a sigh in his heart, he strolled over and plopped down.
"What's this?"
Without the source of the stimulation, Professor Lisha calmed down considerably, and logic once again took the reins.
"Last time I visited your place, I was deeply impressed."
He gestured for her to sit wherever she liked and explained in a decidedly casual tone.
"And then?"
"Then, after reflecting on it, I decided to upgrade my lab's hardware. This is the first sponsorship I received."
So... that was what had impressed him?
Professor Lisha's features twisted into a peculiar expression.
Strictly speaking, there was nothing obviously illogical about it, but that was as far as it went.
She found it hard to believe the man in front of her was capable of such an emotional reaction.
"So that's why you left me outside? Were you afraid I'd be unhappy when I saw it and tear it apart?"
"Why would you think so little of me? I was merely following the principle of maximizing happiness. I didn't want you to experience any unnecessary negativity after working so hard."
Fu Qian laughed and waved away her concern. He'd always had faith in her self-control.
"But what's the point? I still saw it..."
It was a simple remark, but it worked. By the time Lisha spoke again, most of her displeasure had clearly faded.
"So I should've been the one to visit you. I didn't expect you to work even faster than I thought."
Fu Qian continued to answer with effortless fluency.
"Did you solve Lita's problem?"
"It wasn't that difficult to begin with. If anything, I think I took too