The most frightening thing was when the air suddenly fell silent.
Yet the air did indeed stay quiet for several seconds.
Looking slightly embarrassed, Elder Qiu promptly burst into hearty laughter, forcibly breaking the awkward atmosphere. He raised his right hand to rub his nose and pretended to be confused as he said,
"I nearly forgot about that... You're no longer that fledgling young man from back then."
Lu Zhou smiled and nodded. "It is my honor that you can see my growth. It means I haven't wasted these past five or six years."
"More than just growth. My brain's reaction speed can barely keep up with the pace of your progress anymore." Elder Qiu sighed softly, seeming to sink into memories of the past, his expression slightly wistful.
After a few seconds, he changed the subject and said with a smile, "By the way, what made you think of taking a stroll around Tsinghua University?"
"You may not believe me, but I really was just passing by."
In just a few sentences, Lu Zhou told Elder Qiu about Academician Wang Shicheng's invitation. After hearing him out, the old man pushed up his reading glasses and frowned, his expression somewhat displeased.
"That old bastard Wang Shicheng... Don't let that kind and benevolent face fool you. Who knows what rotten schemes he's hiding inside? Don't believe a single word he says. That old fool is bad news. I suggest you watch out for him!"
Seeing Elder Qiu's indignant expression, Lu Zhou could not help feeling both amused and helpless.
"I'm only going to take a look around Yanshan University. What could he possibly do to me...?"
Qiu Chengtong still warned him uneasily, "That old bastard means no good! Taking a look around Yanshan University is fine, but be careful. Don't let