Addicted to My Cutie and Sweetie

Chapter 854: The Feeling of Being Cared For and Protected

Zhang Lingying was taken aback, then noticed they were materials from several universities, all very prestigious.

"Remember I mentioned to you last time, your talent is very high, and you’re still young. Choosing to further your studies at this time will only benefit your future," Leng Jian explained kindly, meeting her puzzled gaze.

"These universities I’ve selected have a strong scientific research atmosphere, especially in the physics field where you excel, and are considered top-notch internationally. If you go, you’ll definitely improve a lot. Besides, I’ve analyzed it for you, judging by your research achievements over the past few years, applying to these universities shouldn’t be a problem."

"..."

Zhang Lingying listened to him and reached out to open the materials in front of her.

The introductions in the materials about the schools were very detailed.

From research directions to the school environment, to scholarship application methods... everything was thoroughly checked out by Leng Jian for her.

The last time he suggested she further her studies, it wasn’t just a casual remark; he truly meant it and did so much research for her.

Zhang Lingying suddenly felt a sense of being cared for and protected.

It was unfamiliar, but very warm.

If this had been right after her father’s death, she might have agreed without hesitation.

But now...

"I have a collaboration with Qin Nanyu and I’ve signed a contract with Qin Technology Group, I can’t just leave," Zhang Lingying carefully worded her explanation as she closed the materials in front of her, explaining to Leng Jian.

Leng Jian didn’t seem surprised at her answer; he simply smiled lightly and placed another document in front of her.

Zhang Lingying glanced down and was stunned.

She was more taken aback than when she first saw the materials Leng Jian gave her.

When she came to, she flipped to the last page of the document and confirmed that what Leng Jian gave her was indeed the contract she signed with Qin Technology Group. She looked up in shock.

"How did you get this? Did Qin Nanyu give it to you?"

"Yes." Leng Jian nodded, "It’s a trade."

Zhang Lingying was not stupid; she naturally knew that such an important contract to Qin Technology Group wouldn’t end up in Leng Jian’s hands without a reason.

Her surprise was rooted in the sudden realization of a possibility—

"You agreed to join Qin Nanyu’s lab, working for him just to help me get back this contract?"

This could explain why Leng Jian, who was previously so resistant to Qin Nanyu, suddenly became buddy-buddy with him.

Zhang Lingying gasped.

She looked at the person sitting in front of her in disbelief.

Leng Jian didn’t directly answer her question but flicked her forehead with a smile, "Don’t be so serious, and don’t treat my help as a sacrifice; it’s just a small favor."

Zhang Lingying thought, how is this just a small favor.

"Even if Qin Nanyu didn’t have your contract, I had already decided to join Qin Technology Group to help him complete this project, getting back the contract for you was just a side task." Leng Jian rarely took the time to explain further.

He could see that presenting this contract gave Zhang Lingying a lot of pressure.

He could also understand the psychological pressure of suddenly owing someone a big favor that you might not be able to repay.

He didn’t want her to feel any pressure.

"You’re lying; you clearly refused to join our lab before."