"What are you talking about that's so much fun? Mind if I join in?"
After checking Walker Houseman's attributes, Xia Xu walked over with a beaming smile. Like a fox preparing to steal chickens, he looked up to no good at first glance.
"Of course. I'm not as petty as a certain someone."
Victor looked at Xia Xu. Surprisingly, he showed neither resistance nor irritation, raising his eyebrows in a seemingly provocative gesture instead.
"Oh? So generous?"
Now it was Xia Xu's turn to be a little surprised. "Aren't you afraid I'll poach him too?"
"You're welcome to try."
Victor smiled confidently.
"I'm sorry, sir, but I've already decided to join Mr. Victor's research group. I won't be considering anyone else."
Walker Houseman also shook his head, bluntly making his position clear.
"That's fine. Even if you won't agree, we can still chat. I'm a student in the Mechanical Engineering Department too. I should be able to join your conversation."
Xia Xu merely smiled.
"All right, then. Anyway, I've made myself very clear. If we're just chatting as friends, I don't think I'd mind."
Walker Houseman nodded. He looked young, but his conduct seemed very mature.
Of course, that impression lasted only a moment.
Soon, he resumed his conversation with Victor, discussing topics related to mechanical design.
Mostly, he asked questions and Victor answered. With each exchange, his expression grew more excited, and his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Victor, the very picture of a young fan.
And that did indeed seem to be the case. As a quiet observer, Xia Xu learned quite a bit from their conversation.
Walker Houseman was something of a child prodigy. He had skipped several grades before entering university, so he really was only sixteen.
Most importantly, he was also a