A Shared Heritage

Lan Meng chose not to follow Wu Wei, though she wanted to.

However, she was, after all, the vice president of the student council.

Come to think of it, both of them were quite busy.

Wu Wei, however, was busy by choice; he had already mastered the material required for his undergraduate and even graduate studies.

The professors who understood Wu Wei had long since left him to his own devices. Geniuses always had privileges, and Wu Wei had proven himself long ago.

Wu Wei was capable of charting his own future.

Lan Meng, on the other hand, was busy more out of necessity.

She didn't possess much talent for research, but the student council at Imperial Capital University was no ordinary organization; it represented a massive network of connections.

Even for the Lan Family, which possessed wealth that could rival a nation, these connections remained significant.

No one could deny that the youth were the future, even in an era where social classes were gradually solidifying.

If anyone could break through those class barriers, the young people entering such elite institutions were undoubtedly the most promising candidates.

Therefore, Lan Meng needed to master these connections, and she had already secured the position of the next student council president, just waiting for Zhao Xin to step down.

Regarding this, Wu Wei felt that this path suited Lan Meng quite well.

After all, having money was a form of "superpower" in its own right.

His own mother had already proven that with facts.

This was not Wu Wei's first time at Professor Garden, but it was his first time at the Chi residence.

He had heard Qin Yunhai speak of Professor Chi: a refined and handsome man, divorced, living alone, and possessing profound academic attainments.

It was just that the way he looked at him always gave him a chilly sensation.

A mother-in-law looks at a son-in-law and becomes more satisfied the more she looks; a father-in-law looks at a son-in-law, and feeling a chill is perfectly normal.

In the past, neither Wu Wei nor Qin Yunhai had taken it to heart.

However, Wu Wei was now starting to have some other thoughts.

"Wu Wei?"

Upon opening the door and seeing Wu Wei, Professor Chi was clearly surprised.

Wu Wei was not surprised that Professor Chi recognized him.

He was, in truth, quite famous at Imperial Capital University.

"Professor Chi, am I disturbing you? I have some questions regarding biology that I would like to ask you," Wu Wei asked with a smile.

"Not at all, not at all." Professor Chi stepped aside and chuckled as well, "I had heard that Wu Wei is a frequent guest at the homes of professors from various departments, but I didn't expect you to come to me."

After entering the room, Wu Wei nodded politely to Professor Chi and said, "I just came from Professor Li's home. There were some questions Professor Li couldn't answer, so he recommended Professor Chi to me."

Professor Chi's body stiffened for a fleeting moment.

The smile at the corner of Wu Wei's mouth deepened slightly.

"What questions? Go sit in the tea room first; I'll brew you a cup of tea."

Being a professor at Imperial Capital University, Professor Chi's academic credentials were, of course, beyond doubt, as was his net worth.

Top-tier scholars naturally had top-tier incomes; "knowledge is wealth" was not just a slogan.

Wu Wei was not shocked by the depth of Professor Chi's household, but as he watched Professor Chi's fluid movements while brewing tea, his thoughts began to drift:

These nimble hands—how many corpses had they dissected?

And how much blood had they been stained with?

He did not sense any immediate danger, but his intuition told Wu Wei that something was wrong with Professor Chi.

Fortunately, before coming here, he really had sat down at Professor Li's home.

Furthermore, he had contacted Li Xiong of Six Fan Gate. After the Wang Zixuan incident, Li Xiong had proactively left him his contact information, and Wu Wei had already put it to use.

A gentleman does not stand under a crumbling wall; Wu Wei rarely did anything impulsive.

Therefore, he was not worried.

In this society, after all, Great Qin was still in control.

The two discussed academic issues for about half an hour. Wu Wei truly had questions, and Professor Chi was indeed learned; at the very least, Wu Wei's questions did not stump him.

Half an hour later, the way they looked at each other had changed from before.

It was a look of both surprise and admiration.

They had known that a famous reputation was rarely unearned, but they hadn't expected the other party to be so outstanding.

"Student Wu Wei, you are truly impressive. Even the average student in the School of Biology doesn't have your level of attainment," Professor Chi praised.

Wu Wei said very modestly, "That is only as it should be."

Professor Chi: "..."

"Alright, Professor Chi, I've finished asking about academic matters. May I ask a few personal questions now?"

Wu Wei's smile vanished, and Professor Chi's expression turned somewhat grave.

The pleasant atmosphere from moments ago was swept away in an instant.

However, since both were intelligent men, there was truly no need to continue the charade.

"Ask away, Student Wu Wei. I guarantee I will answer everything I know without reservation."

Heh, Wu Wei thought to himself.

From that sentence alone, it was clear he had already made up his mind not to tell the truth.

But that didn't matter.

Wu Wei didn't actually need a definitive answer; for some things, it was enough just to see what he was trying to cover up.

"Professor Chi, what is your opinion of Qin Yunhai?"

"Yunhai? A very talented young man. Why do you ask?"

"You don't know yet? Chi Yu and Yunhai have broken up. Chi Yu cheated—the evidence is conclusive."

After saying this, Wu Wei stared intently at Professor Chi.

Professor Chi stood up with a start, his expression one of shock and anger. "When did this happen? A disgrace to the family! To think I raised such a daughter... I am truly ashamed."

Watching Professor Chi's righteous, indignant face, Wu Wei suddenly gave a mocking laugh.

"Professor Chi, your acting is truly terrible."

"Student Wu Wei, what exactly do you mean by this?" Professor Chi's tone carried a hint of suppressed anger.

"I couldn't find any information on Chi Yu's mother," Wu Wei said quietly.

Professor Chi's complexion changed drastically.

"In this world, there aren't many secrets to me. Yet, I searched everywhere and couldn't find a single trace of Madam Chi. Professor Chi, wouldn't you say that's strange?"

"Of course it isn't strange. The world is vast and full of wonders. How old are you this year? It's perfectly normal for you not to understand certain things."

"That applies to ordinary young people, not me. For it to happen to me, it is highly abnormal."

Wu Wei's tone was so natural that even Professor Chi was momentarily shaken by his confidence.

"Professor Chi, would you mind if I took a look in your bedroom?"

"Are you sure about that?" Professor Chi's eyes narrowed.

Wu Wei immediately felt a surge of immense pressure.

Yet, he didn't show the slightest panic; instead, he began to laugh.

"It seems there really is something unspeakable in that bedroom. Since Professor Chi doesn't want me to see it, then so be it. I'll just have Six Fan Gate send someone over later."

"You even notified Six Fan Gate?" Professor Chi's heart tightened.

"Professor Chi, if you knew me, you would know that I am quite well-acquainted with the constables of Six Fan Gate."

Professor Chi's expression became uncertain and shifting.

"Wu Wei, we have no enmity. There is no need for us to be enemies."

"That is what I thought as well. So, Professor Chi, what is your true stance on the matter between Chi Yu and Qin Yunhai? I want the truth, Professor Chi. Do not lie to me."

Professor Chi was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Chi Yu is like a flower, and Qin Yunhai is the gardener. When the gardener is away, if other gardeners help water the flower, the original gardener has no reason to resent them or the flower; in fact, he should be grateful."

Wu Wei smiled.

Chi Yu was indeed a product of Professor Chi's teachings.