When Xu Nian told her advisor about this, Professor Han's hand paused slightly.
"Someone else borrowed that book? What sort of student was he? Any distinguishing features? It's rare for someone to take an interest in our lineage's work. He sounds promising.
"Is he an undergraduate? Would he be interested in applying to study under me as a graduate student?"
Professor Han asked "casually."
Xu Nian said, "We added each other as friends. I didn't ask much else..."
Professor Han said, "Then let me see his social media."
Xu Nian was a little surprised, but thought nothing more of it and obediently handed over her phone. Professor Han saw a young man brimming with youthful energy. He wore large sunglasses and looked fashionable, radiating sunshine and vitality that lifted anyone's spirits at a glance.
Professor Han did not look at his face. His gaze settled on the young man's arm.
He saw a bird.
Professor Han had barely ever seen this bird, but he had seen a snake. Between the bird and the snake...
The techniques looked very similar.
Professor Han said decisively, "Can you ask him to meet up?"
Xu Nian said, "???"
Boss, what are you doing?
What are you trying to do?
Ask him out?
Am I, Xu Nian, that kind of person?
Professor Han said, "Ask him to meet up. I need to talk to him.
"I have a paper here. I'll be the first author, and you'll be the second. It can be published soon."
Hearing this, Xu Nian waved her hands repeatedly. "Professor, that's not what I meant. I'm not that kind of person."
But the smile on her face betrayed her thoughts.
The boss is being so generous today.
Professor Han said, "Message him."
Xu Nian obediently picked up her phone and sent