Returning to university, starting with confessing to his ex-wife, his counselor.

"Little Hun... Liang Chao!! Stop!!"

The words "throw away Chunxi Road" startled Wang Runheng, causing him to tense up and lose all color in his face.

He was terrified when a sharp rebuke suddenly rang in his ears. The voice was crisp and tender, like a little girl being coquettish.

Wang Runheng trembled upon hearing the sound, struggled to move his neck, and looked at Yang Shuxi in disbelief.

Seeing the latter's flushed face, looking both anxious and angry, Wang Runheng's pupils contracted, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

[Yang Shuxi cares about me! She still cares about me! Waaah~~]

Wang Runheng felt a lump in his throat and almost burst into tears.

After receiving the "company's" mission, he launched a fierce pursuit of Yang Shuxi.

However, a fierce pursuit is not a rash declaration of love, but rather a calculated and swift action.

His first step was to highlight his deep affection and popularity, so as to arouse Yang Shuxi's interest in him.

For this purpose, Wang Runheng specially hired an assistant who was both good-looking and highly educated.

This helper was also an international student. She was fair-skinned, beautiful, and came from a wealthy family. She was very popular in both the white and black communities at the University of London.

At a "reunion" party for international students from a prestigious university, he had the opportunity to meet them and establish a good camaraderie.

He finally convinced this "international socialite" to pretend to be his suitor by promising her a share of the profits after the deal was done.

She then publicly pursued him relentlessly at school.

He, however, always "firmly refused".

Entangled in the relentless pursuit of his "pursuers," he was "unable to bear it any longer" and had no choice but to "reluctantly confess."

"I'm sorry, ma'am! I already have someone I love! She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen! Although she doesn't like me yet, but..."

As Wang Runheng spoke, he timidly glanced at Yang Shuxi, who was hiding in the crowd, "eating melon seeds" (a Chinese idiom for gossiping).

He thought to himself, "This approach may seem old-fashioned and silly, but its success rate should be extremely high."

Girls are all competitive!

No girl can resist the vanity that comes with a handsome guy rejecting another outstanding woman in front of everyone.

If things had gone according to plan, Yang Shuxi should have been among the cheering crowd, her eyes trembling slightly, revealing an expression of both surprise and delight.

Amidst the envious gazes of her female colleagues, she covered her cherry lips with her hand and said...

Why didn't you say so sooner?

Of course, this is the ideal situation!

But Wang Runheng felt that even if Yang Shuxi didn't agree on the spot, she would most likely say something like, "This is too sudden! I'm sorry, I... I don't know you very well yet."

In this way, he could naturally begin to "get to know her".

But to his surprise, after a few seconds of stunned silence, Yang Shuxi suddenly started shouting.

"No!! You're so ugly, I don't like you!"

"Please, don't try to scam me!!"

After saying that, she turned and ran away without looking back.

Wang Runheng was stunned.

Facing the piercing gazes and cold mockery around him, his face gradually turned a deep purplish-red, and suddenly... he felt a little like going back to Gotham.

After a whole day of self-healing, he finally recovered and began pursuing Yang Shuxi according to his original plan.

Not only did they send flowers, small gifts, and create romantic surprises for Yang Shuxi herself, but they also actively cultivated good relationships with her colleagues, college roommates, and best friends, buying them small gifts.

As expected, Yang Shuxi's female friends were all deeply moved and urged her to agree.

But Yang Shuxi was completely unyielding; she not only refused to accept any gifts, but also consistently avoided him.

This deeply hurt Wang Runheng!

After returning to China, as soon as the girls heard that he was a PhD graduate from abroad, they all rushed to throw themselves at him.

Normally, he rarely pays for his own hotel room after leaving a bar, yet this was the first time he actively pursued a girl...

After numerous setbacks, Wang Runheng was almost ready to give up, but today...

[Is this a case of "where there's a will, there's a way"?]

[No! That's not right! It's not that nothing can move her; it's that I've already captured her heart!]

Yes, I am a PhD graduate from overseas, destined to stand at the top of the mountain, and having everything go my way is my privilege!

No one can resist my charm, not even Yang Shuxi!!!

With this thought in mind, all the hesitation in Wang Runheng's heart disappeared.

He stopped struggling, looked at the foolish brute who had lifted him into the air, and smiled confidently.

Sure enough, Yang Shuxi's voice rang out again, filled with panic and urgency.

"You little rascal, acting up again, aren't you? I told you to put him down!"

Wang Runheng turned his gaze indifferently, looking at that perfect face, as if it were created by Nuwa.

Watching her stand on tiptoe and angrily pull the ear of this "offending" brute, he couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile.

Even in his indifferent eyes, a slight ripple appeared.

The kindness of a beautiful woman is the hardest to bear!

[Yang Shuxi, your devotion and beauty have won my... cough cough... approval! You are qualified to be one of my girlfriends!]

Wang Runheng smiled calmly, looked at Liang Chao, and spoke in a dignified tone that brooked no refusal.

"Didn't you hear me? Put me down now!"

"Ouch~ Sister, stop pinching! It hurts!"

Liang Chao had no time to listen to the barking dogs; he tilted his head, revealing an expression of wanting to eat.

Seeing that the older sister seemed genuinely angry, he dared not misbehave any longer and let go of her hand.

"Sister, I'm talking to this... Oh right, brother, who are you again?"

Wang Runheng landed, straightened his tie which Liang Chao had pulled askew, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, looked at Liang Chao, and forced out a calm and appropriate smile.

"Wang Runheng, PhD in Materials Science from the University of Strathclyde. You can just call me Dr. Wang!"

Seeing this, Liang Chao was a little dumbfounded.

Why are you grinning like an idiot while you're introducing yourself? Are you experiencing side effects from using marijuana?

He ignored the man and turned to Teacher Yang, speaking obediently.

"Teacher Yang, I was just joking with Wang Bo, please don't be angry!"

"It's not Dr. Wang, it's Dr. Wang from the University of Strathclyde!" Wang Runheng retorted, frowning.

"It's all the same! Hey Wang Bo, I have something to report to my advisor, you can go now!"

Liang Chao didn't listen at all, waved his hand to see the guest out, and wondered to himself what the chatter was about.

"Teacher Yang, where are my things?" He raised an eyebrow and looked at Yang Shuxi.

"Wait!! What did you just say?"

Wang Runheng was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and stared at Liang Chao in a deep voice.

"Your name is Shu tide, your counselor. Are you from the School of Materials Science and Engineering?"

Liang Chao remained silent, staring intently at his "ex-wife," completely ignoring her.

Seeing this, Yang Shuxi couldn't help but cover her face, speechless.

She could tell at a glance that this fearless troublemaker had acted recklessly again, and as for the reason...

The older sister paused, her cheeks flushing slightly.

[They didn't actually touch me, why are you getting so worked up?]

[And...and I'm your teacher! If you act like this, people will think...]

Embarrassing thoughts uncontrollably surfaced, and Yang Shuxi couldn't help but feel her ears burning, and a faint, rusty astringency rising to her tongue.

"I'm sorry, Associate Professor Wang, Liang Chao is a student in my class; he is a bit mischievous!"

She shook her head, forcibly shaking off these chaotic thoughts, and looked at Wang Runheng, her voice slightly pleading.

"Please...please don't hold it against him! Okay?"

Wang Runheng is an associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Liang Chao is a student in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. He might take his classes in the future, and might even work on his graduation project under his supervision.

Upon hearing this, Wang Runheng's expression changed, as if he was somewhat unwilling.

"Well, he's just a little boy, it's normal for him to be a bit mischievous!"

Finally, he glanced at Liang Chao, deliberately softening his tone and adopting a composed and indifferent demeanor.

"Shu Xi, I've made a reservation at [Concerto French Restaurant]. Do you have... uh..."

"Associate Professor Wang, I have something to discuss with my student. What do you think...?"

Wang Runheng smiled confidently, about to invite them to dinner, but his smile froze upon hearing Yang Shuxi's words.

"Hehe, okay! Shu tide, you go ahead with your work!" Wang Runheng smiled calmly, realizing he understood the beauty's "intentions," and without pressuring her, turned and walked towards the door.

As he reached the door, he turned back and gave Liang Chao a deep look.

He wasn't stupid; he could easily see that this young man named Liang had ulterior motives towards Yang Shuxi.

Unfortunately, your opponent is me, a PhD from the University of Strathclyde!

Wang Runheng adjusted his glasses, thinking to himself that he would check when he got back whether this guy had attended his class, and if he had...

As he pondered this, he walked out of the office with his hands behind his back and his chest puffed out.

Only after Wang Runheng had walked away did Yang Shuxi lock the door from the inside, patting her chest with lingering fear.

"Teacher Yang, why are you closing the door?" Liang Chao asked, somewhat bewildered.

"How dare you say that?!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Shuxi's temper flared up immediately. Just like an older sister disciplining her younger brother, she raised her hand and slapped someone's butt hard.

"Do you know how worried I was? What if I hurt him and he called the police? Could you afford the medical bills?"

"What if he makes things difficult for you later and makes you fail a course?"

"Do you even want to graduate? Are you trying to drive me crazy?"

With each rebuke, Yang Shuxi would slap someone's butt, each slap harder than the last.

Tony Leung, like an M, not only didn't dodge, but instead grinned and seemed incredibly happy.

"Laugh! You're still laughing!"

Seeing this, Yang Shuxi couldn't help but glare at him, too lazy to hit him anymore. She went back to her seat, unscrewed her thermos, and took a sip of tea.

Yeah, I'm tired of playing!

Yang Shuxi sipped her tea, feigning composure, but her pointed ears began to burn, and she dared not look at Liang Chao any longer. She had been so angry just now that she had acted without thinking, and now, looking back… it all felt strange.

So boys' butts are hard, huh? Not like mine at all...