The academic genius started by accidentally flirting with the rich female principal.

What!

Oh no, oh no, oh no... This is all damn bad!

It was one thing for him to go on a blind date with the mature female vice principal, but he never expected that his mentor would actually be the daughter of the mature female vice principal.

When Chen Yu heard that Shen Yanru was Wen Yan's daughter, the wrinkles in his mind were instantly smoothed out. A feeling of fear and unease surged from the deepest part of his heart, not only permeating his entire body but also filling every corner of his body.

What should I do?

I may not see the sun rise tomorrow.

Chen Yu felt a chill run down his spine. He had only come here for a 4090 graphics card and was just going through the motions, but he never expected... First, he was on a blind date with the mature female vice principal of his school, and then her daughter suddenly appeared... and her daughter was none other than his graduate advisor.

and many more!

Something's not right!

Principal Wen is only thirty-five years old, how could she have a thirty-year-old daughter?

Chen Yu, Chen Yu... You need to calm down, you absolutely must calm down. There must be a story behind this, and a very complicated one at that.

The age difference between Wen Yan and Shen Yanru gave Chen Yu a whiff of earth-shattering gossip, but his strong curiosity suppressed his fear, and he was somewhat looking forward to hearing what secrets he would hear next.

Shen Yanru snapped out of her shock. She looked coldly at Wen Yan standing in front of her, then glared at Chen Yu with murderous intent before saying with a dark face, "Sorry... you two are not a good match because he is my student."

As soon as he finished speaking,

Chen Yu could clearly feel Principal Wen's body stiffen.

She slowly turned her head and looked at the young man who was so close to her. Her eyes were filled with an indescribable sense of shame and embarrassment. However, as the vice president of a university, she had seen too many big scenes and quickly composed herself.

"Yeah?"

"I just found out."

"But...he's graduating next month, right?"

Wen Yan, who was tightly holding onto someone's arm, quietly loosened her grip a little as she spoke.

"Excuse me."

"He's going to pursue his doctorate here with me!"

Shen Yanru looked at her expressionlessly, her words still tinged with anger, and continued, "Besides... I've never considered you as my family. You've always been a stranger in my home! So don't mention that you're my stepmother."

Oh...

So Principal Wen is Professor Shen's stepmother.

Chen Yu suddenly realized that if it was a stepmother and stepdaughter relationship, then the age difference would make sense.

"I admit it..."

"I'm said to be a jinx to my husbands, but..." Wenrou pursed her lips and said softly, "Your father's death... wasn't caused by me, and when I married your father, it wasn't for his assets."

"snort..."

Do you think I'd believe that?

Shen Yanru stared intently at Wen Yan. Although her expression didn't reveal any anger, her tone suggested she was furious. She coldly said, "My father was originally in very good health, but he passed away a month after the wedding. Isn't there something fishy going on here?"

"if..."

"If I told you your dad was diagnosed with late-stage cancer a year ago, would you believe me?" Faced with Shen Yanru's accusation, Wen Yan remained calm and answered softly.

hiss--

What a complicated family drama!

Caught in the middle, Chen Yu's brain went blank for a moment in the face of the massive amount of information. However, he was certain that... any small part of the story about Wen Yan and Shen Yanru could be enough to make several episodes of a drama.

or...

While the two were engaged in a magical duel.

Did I run away without realizing it?

I feel like staying any longer might just get me into trouble! There's a saying that goes... the more you know, the faster you die.

Chen Yu was extremely anxious. As he learned more and more secrets, the consequences he would have to bear would become heavier and heavier, and he would inevitably suffer a severe backlash in the end. But where could he escape to?

"besides..."

"I have no feelings for your father. I don't love him. We just got a marriage certificate," Wen Yan continued, casually adding, "We've always slept in separate rooms since the wedding, you probably already know that, right?"

Shen Yanru frowned, her gaze fixed on Chen Yu, clearly indicating that her words were meant for him.

"What are you still standing here for?"

"How many first-author papers do you have in top journals? Do they have an impact factor exceeding 10?"

"Go back to school!"

As Chen Yu's graduate advisor, Shen Yanru reprimanded him without any politeness.

Before Chen Yu could respond, Wen Yan, the vice principal, tightened her grip on his arm again, rendering him immobile... and said softly, "You don't need to go anywhere right now, just stay by my side."

Torn between his mentor's orders and the school's vice-principal's demands, Chen Yu was unsure how to choose, as offending either side seemed like a fatal mistake.

"I..."

"I..."

Chen Yu opened his mouth, but found that the words he wanted to say lingered for a long time and he couldn't say them.

"Xiao Chen."

"I initially hoped you would pursue a doctorate, but now... if you insist on working, I'll help you find a job." Wen Yan looked at Shen Yanru in front of her and muttered leisurely, "Of course... if you want to pursue a doctorate, I have no objection. I'll arrange a new supervisor for you."

finished,

Shen Yanru's emotions were clearly a bit off.

Chen Yu, caught in the crossfire of their argument, glanced at Principal Wen beside him, then at Professor Shen in front of him, and said with a wry smile, "Principal Wen... please stop this nonsense. Professor Shen... please stop this nonsense too. Your family matters... I really can't get involved."

At this time,

Wen Yan slowly released his arm, and in front of Shen Yanru, she held out her hand and said softly, "Give me your phone."

Chen Yu didn't want to give it up, especially since his mentor was standing there, but the one who spoke was the school's vice principal. In the end, under immense pressure, he handed the phone to Wen Yan.

"password..."

"This is my private number, I've already saved it in your contacts." As she spoke, Wen Yan's phone rang, and she handed the phone back to Chen Yu.

When Chen Yu took the phone from the handout, he felt enveloped by a chilling murderous aura. He couldn't help but steal a glance at Shen Yanru out of the corner of his eye, and sure enough... she looked like she was about to devour someone alive, as if she was about to tear him apart at any moment.

"Would you like to come back with me?"

Before leaving, Wen Yan asked him about his wishes, but she could guess the final answer.

Chen Yu looked at his silent mentor and shook his head quietly.

The mature female vice principal left just like that, until she was out of sight, leaving only Chen Yu and Shen Yanru.

"..."

"Professor Shen...?"

Chen Yu shrank back, cautiously glancing at Shen Yanru beside him, and asked timidly, "Will I still be able to graduate smoothly?"