novelraw Chapter 76 : My Student
Chapter 76 : My Student
Chapter 76: My Student
It had to be said, although the little old lady was not tall, when facing outsiders, her aura was truly undeniable.
Judging from the attitude of that middle-aged man toward Professor Mu just now, there was clearly a difference in status between the two. At least in the academic field, Professor Mu was a heavyweight figure.
Otherwise, how could she, at her age, still be the one holding the line for them?
Lin Mo followed behind the two, listening all the way as the middle-aged man flattered Professor Mu in every possible aspect—from academic achievements to children and descendants, and even her health. The goal was nothing but all-encompassing praise.
Lin Mo felt he had broadened his horizons. He never expected that flattering someone also required skills. Anyway, he certainly would not have been able to come up with such sophisticated words.
As for the professional terms that popped up from time to time in their conversation, he had never even heard of them. Even though they were all in Chinese, he could not understand a thing.
In just a short distance, the middle-aged man not only flattered Professor Mu but also showed off his own knowledge. The flattery was delivered perfectly, a masterclass in social interactions.
When they entered the venue, Lin Mo followed in. Inside, a group of middle-aged and elderly people stood up together to welcome them. The words they spoke were not much different from those of the middle-aged man.
As soon as Professor Mu sat down, Lin Mo handed her handbag over, then asked the waiter at the back for a glass. He poured tea from the thermos into the cup and also twisted open the bottle of mineral water in front of Professor Mu.
“Professor Mu, if you need anything, just call me. I’ll be outside.”
Looking around, Lin Mo saw that besides the service staff, he was the only assistant present. After thinking about it, he decided it was better to wait outside. The hall was full of big shots, which made him uncomfortable.
Professor Mu nodded. After he left, a middle-aged woman sitting nearby smiled and said, “Senior Sister, your little assistant is very attentive. He also looks quite spirited.”
“This is a senior student from our university, temporarily filling in to help carry things. I can’t compare to you young people anymore.” Professor Mu slowly replied after taking a sip of tea. It was obvious she was satisfied with Lin Mo’s work.
The woman with half-white hair next to her shook her head with a bitter smile. She was already over fifty, yet was still being called “young.” It had been ages since that word was used for her.
But looking at her senior sister with a head full of white hair, she chose to remain silent.
After Lin Mo came out, a staff member approached and asked if he wanted to register the room information.
Remembering that they would stay overnight in the city, Lin Mo quickly nodded and registered under Professor Mu’s name. After all, this was something he should take care of as the assistant. Before coming, Driver Brother Wang had specifically reminded him.
He then carried Professor Mu’s suitcase upstairs, following the hotel staff. Professor Mu was given a luxury suite, the decor exquisitely refined. Clearly, the hotel staff had done their homework in advance.
Lin Mo’s room was next door, just a standard room. But since this was a famous high-end hotel in Jiangning, even the standard room was luxuriously decorated.
After putting away both Professor Mu’s and his own belongings, Lin Mo came out with the two room cards, since he had said he would wait outside.
There were sofas outside the venue. Lin Mo found a corner and continued reading the Massage and Bone Setting – Middle Volume.
Time passed unconsciously. Ever since his memory had improved, his efficiency in learning had become quite good, even his concentration had improved.
At around eleven o’clock noon, the doors of the hall suddenly opened. A crowd of academic big shots walked out in groups, even some blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.
Seeing this, Lin Mo closed his book and stood up, waiting for Professor Mu. But after nearly everyone had left, he still did not see her. Having no choice, he went inside to look.
“You there... Xiao Lin, yes, you! Come over quickly!”
As soon as Lin Mo entered, he saw a middle-aged woman waving at him, while Professor Mu sat motionless in her seat.
“What happened, Professor Mu?” Lin Mo quickly stepped forward to ask.
Professor Mu took a deep breath. “It’s nothing, I just got angry!”
“Senior Sister, even if you got angry, you can’t throw your shoe at someone’s head. Now it’s lost!” The woman beside her said helplessly.
Lin Mo: ???
Sure enough, when he looked down, he saw that one of the little old lady’s shoes was missing. The hall itself was in complete disarray.
There were scattered documents, mineral water bottles everywhere, and even banana peels.
Those who knew would understand this had been an academic debate. Those who didn’t might think it had been a United Nations meeting.
Lin Mo quickly set his book aside and helped the old lady look for her shoe.
“Why not? So what if they’re foreigners? Even if it were the King of Heaven himself, it wouldn’t do!” Professor Mu slapped the table as she spoke.
Watching this, Lin Mo could already imagine the little old lady wreaking havoc inside, even throwing her shoe at people. Too violent!
But then again, academic debate was nothing but a battle of tongues. Boldness was expected. No problem there!
Professor Mu’s shoe was found under the opposite table. Once she put it back on, she let out a breath and said, “Let’s go eat. We still have to continue this afternoon.”
As she spoke, her eyes landed on Lin Mo’s Massage and Bone Setting book on the table.
“You like reading this?”
Lin Mo scratched his head, embarrassed. “Just killing time, reading for fun.”
“Young people should read less of this. Even those who study medicine are infuriating, especially traditional medicine.”
After saying that, the little old lady stood up and left.
Lin Mo: ...
Why did he suddenly get scolded for no reason?
Afterward, Lin Mo went with Professor Mu to have lunch. Since there were many people, the arrangement was buffet style. The level was high, far better than what they had eaten in the dormitory.
There were steaks, salmon, seafood of all kinds, and plenty of staple foods.
Lin Mo happily enjoyed a luxurious buffet, feeling that today’s trip had been worth it.
After the meal, Professor Mu did not return to the hotel to rest but instead went to a small conference room. There were only four people inside.
Two men and two women, all averaging over fifty-five years of age. They were Professor Mu, her junior sister Bai Xuelan, the middle-aged man from earlier, Professor Cheng, and another unfamiliar figure, Professor Sun, who looked very scholarly. He was also the only one close in age to Professor Mu.
Lin Mo followed them in. Originally, he planned to wait outside, but Professor Mu, after sitting down, handed her teacup to him, signaling him to pour water.
Lin Mo took the cup, glanced at the three others, and thought he should show some tact.
Conveniently, there was tea ware on the table. He quickly boiled water.
He picked up the tea leaves on the table, sniffed them, and recognized them as aged Pu’er. The older it was, the richer the fragrance. The quality was decent.
Once the water boiled, he poured it, tilted his wrist downward, and discarded the first infusion. His hand naturally moved with practiced tea-making skills.
The entire set of movements flowed smoothly, unhurried, pleasing to the eye.
Lin Mo was in the middle of brewing when he suddenly realized the room had gone silent. He looked up to find the four elderly professors staring straight at him.
“Young man, did you study this formally?” At this moment, the white-haired Professor Sun asked.
“A little bit. Please, have a taste.” Lin Mo nodded and poured a cup for each of them.
“Not bad, not bad. Your tea-making skills are quite good.” Professor Sun took a sip, his face showing satisfaction. He then continued, “Old Mu, this assistant of yours is pretty good. With this skill, is he your student? If not, let him come to me...”
Before he could finish, Professor Mu immediately said, “Yes, my student!”
Professor Sun: ...
Lin Mo: ???
Professor Bai: Senior Sister, that’s not what you said before!
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